Los Angeles - Restaurants - Coffee Shop

702 Montana Ave., Los Angeles 90403
310-451-5900

Primo Passo Coffee

Even though the ritzy stretch of Montana could use another coffee shop like a hole in the head, this cafe (directly across the street from a Starbucks) is the only one pulling their espressos from ... read more

452 N. Canon Dr., Los Angeles 90210
310-205-9400

Venga!

This boutique patisserie and gelateria churns out hand-crafted gelato and sorbet in flavors like salted chocolate chip cookies, banana nut and pain au chocolate. Tiramisu, macaroons and sacher ca... read more

801 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles 90046

Commissary

It's just a simple spot around Fairfax and Melrose, which means it could be perfect for a little breaky after a heavy round of shopping. Decor is simple (white accented with copper), and all the fo... read more

2301 E. 7th St., Los Angeles 90023
213-587-0000

Canteen 2301

Huge warehouse space turned into something close to gorgeous. Happy green paint and a huge skylight. All in the name of good coffee for the brave souls living and working at the eastern end of Down... read more

3101 Main St., Los Angeles 90405
310-314-9999

Espresso Cielo

Dark wood fixtures, white countertops and almost-Tiffany blue accents (and espresso cups!) make this a quite elegant coffee shop. Area has a plethora of high-end coffee purveyors; this one has bean... read more

3939 Cross Creek Rd., Los Angeles 90265
310-456-7977

ChocolateBox Cafe

This is, of course, a chocolate store, so there are gifts to buy as well as treats to enjoy in the cafe section. Look for all kinds of truffles and marzipans, etc. All the usual suspects, plus abou... read more

3329 Division St., Los Angeles 90065
323-221-1060

L.A. Bento

In the mornings it's the spot for fancy coffee and pastries—housemade isn't the thing here, just high-quality vendors. The woodsy little store shuts down early, to get those lunch deliveries ... read more

1102 N. Brand Blvd., Los Angeles 91202
818-507-0592

Recess

Glendale isn't known for food (except the Armenian joints), especially not trendy little boites. This spot may not win any culinary awards, but residents are thrilled to have something in the other... read more

611 Spring St., Los Angeles 90014
213-488-5136

Syrup Desserts

Caramel apple pie waffles. That's pretty much all you need to know, right? And yes, that's considered a well-balanced breakfast. This bright, sugary storefront seems a bit out of place right in the... read more

1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Los Angeles 90291
310-399-1233

Intelligentsia Venice

No lines here, folks. Been popular since day one, but lines are not allowed. Rather, each person is escorted to their own barista. So as not to get lonely, of course. Another lovely location, just ... read more

2000 Main St., Los Angeles 90405
310-396-9145

La Grande Orange

A bit of something for everybody, apparently. This spacious, high-ceiling spot has hipster history, so they're working the laid-back, cool music vibe with all they've got. Morning pastries and coff... read more

2100 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles 90026
323-284-8962

Fix Coffee

Who knew the wilds could host a celeb-attracting coffee shop? Ah yes, it's Echo Park. Not open even a week and already Natalie Portman was stopping in. Probably for the chai: order it from the box ... read more

2127 Lincoln Blvd., Los Angeles
310-314-3368

Velocity Cafe

Cool tiki coffee hut on a busy stretch of highway. Smooth cappuccinos and vanilla chai lattes still pricey, but delicious. Place is totally indie; we feel Starbuck's laser-like eyes on our backs ev... read more

826 Hampton Dr., Los Angeles
310-581-1639

Brick House Cafe

Pour a cup of mighty mighty coffee and read of declining US standards, standing, and scruples. Or you could reach for USA Today instead. Protein power breakfasts for juiceheads in between sets at G... read more

1850 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 90027
323-667-0062

Fred 62

Twenty-four/seven diner kitsch for mottled clientele who have surpassed Interpol now that they have discovered The Fall. Perfunctory waitresses in teensy skirts sigh in boredom over our order of ch... read more

3900 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
323-664-7000

Casbah Cafe

Though reports indicate that the sharif don't like this melllllow N. African cafe and bakery, we insist he will be rocked by the espresso, boba, and fraape drinkables. Collects crews of friends ove... read more

6007 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
323-954-9443

Petite Sara

Fourteen-year-old neighborhood survivor stands in best position for long-coming gentrification of Pico Corridor. French, dark wood bakery dealing in yuppied up omelets with fine ingredients. Charmi... read more

8361 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 90048
323-655-9044

King's Road Cafe

Yet another place to drown your writer's block in a good cup of mud. Pet-friendly patio, while trend-watching those walking away from the regal road. Reading material available, just a step to the ... read more

2900 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
323-661-8391

Cafe Tropical

Tantalizing Cuban in the style of the island's beats, booties, and cigars. These guajiros naturales are cha-cha-cha'ing through the gentric-invasion, slanging tasty pastries like guava cheese pie, ... read more

1820 Industrial St., Los Angeles 90021
(213) 281-9300

Daily Dose

This ivy-covered, European-style cafe has a mission: "Stand against the establishment's over-processed food! No more industrialization of our individual nourishment!" Right on, Daily Dose, now hand... read more

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