Best Cafes for Remote Work in Los Angeles

Echo Park

Quality-focused micro-roaster in Echo Park pursuing depth and simplicity in every cup

Fairfax

Home of 2024 US Barista Champion Frank La, showcasing carefully curated single-origin pour-overs and signature lattes

Palms

LA roaster's Motor Ave outpost serving sustainably sourced beans with on-site baked goods and neighborhood vibes

East Hollywood

East Hollywood neighborhood spot featuring creative seasonal drinks and lighter roast options

Compton

Community-focused roaster in Compton serving their own beans with Latin-inspired specialty drinks

Carson

Cxffee Black roaster with house-made syrups and carefully dialed espresso in Carson's emerging coffee scene

Central LA

Specialty coffee pioneer's Hollywood outpost with distinctive penny-tiled red ceiling and shaded patio seating

Venice

Specialty coffee pioneer serving exceptional single-origin beans in an airy, industrial Venice Beach space

Silver Lake

Specialty coffee pioneer roasting extraordinary beans from farm-direct relationships in laid-back Silver Lake setting

Larchmont

House-roasting operation led by an international coffee competition judge with direct farm relationships

Culver - West

Culver City roastery sourcing and roasting exotic single origins with Italian-inspired espresso service

Sherman Oaks

In-house roasted Colombian coffees with an 'Emerald Series' focus on exotic lots that redefine specialty expectations

Silver Lake

Award-winning LA roaster's flagship café with elevated preparation and house-roasted specialty beans

Silver Lake

Curated global single origins with creative seasonal drinks and gourmet donuts in a Silver Lake standby

Washington Culver

On-site roastery with beans roasted in full view, plus 100+ teas and direct-from-farm sourcing philosophy

Leimert Park

Community-focused cafe serving specialty coffee with knowledgeable baristas in South LA

Downtown Los Angeles

House-roasted beans with pour over options in an airy Arts District warehouse space

Playa Vista

Oakland-based roaster's waterfront Playa Vista outpost serving meticulously sourced single origins

Koreatown

Craft-focused Koreatown spot temporarily sourcing from trusted roasters while revamping their in-house roastery

Downtown Los Angeles

Tyler Wells' minimalist espresso bar in City National Plaza showcasing precision-focused coffee

Wilshire Montana

Microroaster serving zero-waste coffee with cold drip, expertly pulled espresso, and house-roasted beans

Santa Monica

Community-focused cafe honoring the full coffee chain from farm to cup with barista-crafted drinks

Silver Lake

Silver Lake fixture since 2015 pouring Woodcat Coffee with signature burnt sugar lattes and locally roasted beans

Highland Park

Mexican single-origin focus with house holiday blends and specialty lattes in airy Highland Park digs

Wilshire Montana

Melbourne-inspired cafe pulling espresso shots on La Marzocco equipment with Aussie-trained baristas

Downtown Los Angeles

Downtown roastery showcasing single-origin, direct trade coffees with transparent sourcing and on-site roasting

Venice

Vibrant Venice neighborhood spot serving espresso with rich chocolate notes and excellent microfoam

Eastside

Melbourne-born roastery crafting single origins and blends on-site with sustainable sourcing and barista training

Beverly Hills

Oakland-based roaster's Beverly Hills outpost with upscale pour over service near Rodeo Drive

Central LA

Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving their single-origin roasts with V60, French press, and espresso options

Westwood

Westwood brick-walled cafe exclusively pulling double ristretto shots with Espresso Vivace's Vita blend from Seattle

Eagle Rock

Multi-roaster shop spotlighting California specialty roasters like Demitasse, Stereoscope, and Prospect Coffee

Beverlywood

Multi-roaster setup featuring Dune and Be Bright, with creative specialty drinks and house-made syrups

Westchester

Award-winning roaster with direct trade sourcing, offering single origins, espresso blends, and specialty roasts

Highland Park

Curated multi-roaster selection with monthly specials in minimalist Highland Park space

Tarzana

First female-founded roastery café in the Valley roasting specialty beans with focus on quality and sourcing

Koreatown

Reliable Koreatown specialty spot with chocolatey, smoky espresso profiles and a work-friendly atmosphere

Central LA

Modern West Hollywood roastery offering seasonal single-origin subscriptions with rotating varietals

Central LA

Small-batch local roaster in Boyle Heights spotlighting Mexican coffee traditions with signature café de olla

Downtown Los Angeles

LA-based roaster with 10+ years expertise serving fresh-roasted coffee, quality pour overs, and thoughtful espresso

Koreatown

Koreatown spot executing precise V60 pourovers with careful attention to extraction and bean selection

Central LA

In-house roaster focusing on African origins with Kenya-Ethiopia house espresso blend in a community-driven space

Melrose

SF roaster's first LA outpost with on-site roasting, V60 pourovers, and immersive coffee bar experience

Del Rey

Design-forward Del Rey gathering spot featuring Ethiopian medium roasts and Japanese-influenced cafe culture

Downtown Los Angeles

DTLA specialty cafe with 15+ years sourcing direct from farms, training certified baristas, and pouring meticulous coffee

Eagle Rock

Micro-producer specialty coffee on a mission to make high-quality beans more approachable to Northeast LA

El Segundo

On-site roastery crafting small-batch beans in an open warehouse setting with signature whisky-infused offerings

Melrose

LA-roasted beans with direct grower relationships, serving small-batch coffee across multiple neighborhood cafés

Downtown Los Angeles

In-house roaster with process-driven approach, Mavam espresso setup, and mountaintop-quality single origins

Echo Park

Latin-inspired chain serving house-roasted beans with signature horchata coffee drinks and pastries

Central LA

Santa Cruz-rooted roaster showcasing their thoughtfully sourced single origins in a modern wooden-accented space

Echo Park

POC and woman-owned roaster and cafe serving small-batch coffees in a laid-back Echo Park space since 2014

Manhattan Beach

In-house roaster serving Ethiopian naturals and single origins with drip bag pour overs and espresso

Downtown Los Angeles

Latin-inspired specialty drinks with Mexican single-origin beans and creative fusion flavor profiles

Downtown Los Angeles

Award-winning California roaster's Arts District outpost showcasing expressive single origins and Farmlevel Reserves

Downtown Los Angeles

Local chain serving organic coffee in the Arts District with spacious indoor-outdoor seating and solid food menu

Manhattan Beach

Melbourne-inspired chain serving flat whites from their NYC-roasted beans with experienced barista team

Granada Hills

In-house roaster in Granada Hills with solid pour overs, single origin drip, and espresso served in pre-warmed cups

Downtown Los Angeles

Landmark Bradbury Building location serving Blue Bottle's signature single-origin offerings and Gibraltar cortados

Sawtelle

Corner café focused on freshness and sustainability with meticulous barista preparation and outdoor seating

Glassell Park

Australian-style espresso bar focusing on proper flat whites and espresso-forward drinks in Glassell Park

Sawtelle

Micro-batch roasting operation from Calabasas bringing their house roasts to vibrant Sawtelle Japantown

Mount Washington

Micro-roaster crafting responsibly sourced beans in-house with pour-over menu and fresh bagels from Saint-Raf

Brentwood

LA's artisan roaster crafting small-batch single origins since 2006 with crop-to-cup dedication

Century City

Oakland's pioneering roaster brings their signature pour overs and single-origin espresso to Century City's mall

Central LA

Melbourne-inspired cafe pulling shots on La Marzocco equipment with Australian-trained baristas

Downtown Los Angeles

In-house roasting operation with single-origin pour-overs and espresso showcasing globally sourced beans

East Hollywood

House-roasted seasonal coffees with a mission-driven approach to sourcing and sharing world-class specialty beans

North Central

Sweet Bloom and rotating single origins via pour over, plus housemade tonics and London-imported tonic water

Central LA

Specialty coffee pioneer serving single-origin beans with precision brewing and retail section for home enthusiasts

Woodland Hills

Oakland roaster's San Fernando Valley outpost serving direct-trade single origins and house espresso blends

Silver Lake

Direct trade roaster since 2004 focusing on sustainably farmed Central American single origins

Mid-City

Artist-founded roaster treating coffee as craft, from sourcing to espresso extraction and thoughtful packaging

Mid-City

Small-batch LA roastery with intentional sourcing, specialty espresso program, and a craft-focused ritual approach

Ocean Park

Pioneering third-wave chain serving single-origin beans and New Orleans-style chicory coffee on Main Street

Venice

Venice Beach neighborhood staple since 2013 with signature drinks and vinyl vibes on historic Windward Ave

Century City

Philadelphia roaster's LA outpost with house-roasted beans and seasonal beverages in Century City

Westwood

Melbourne-inspired chain serving proprietary blends from their NYC roastery with trained baristas pulling shots

Downtown

Blue Bottle's beachside outpost brewing their Oakland-roasted beans blocks from the Santa Monica Pier

Lucerne - Higuera

Pioneer specialty roaster with pour over service in Platform's multi-level space with front and back patios

Central LA

Pioneering specialty roaster serving single-origin beans in Los Feliz, plus New Orleans-style cold brew

Beverly Hills

Philadelphia roaster's Beverly Hills outpost with draft lattes, pour over service, and house-roasted blends

El Segundo

Espresso-forward cafe and roaster specializing in pure, unadulterated shots and ready-to-drink bottled espresso

Inglewood

Spacious nightclub-meets-coffee-bar serving solid espresso drinks with expansive work lounge in Inglewood

Mid-City

Conceptual coffee space pouring Lightwave Coffee Roasters from Downtown LA with artistic design and narrative focus

Fairfax

Oakland roaster's Fairfax outpost serving single-origin pour overs and meticulously dialed-in espresso

Central LA

California specialty roaster's West Hollywood outpost with thoughtfully sourced beans and inviting patio seating