Los Angeles Coffee Shops: 20 Cafés to Discover

Choose your Los Angeles coffee stops around the neighbourhood you will explore that day. These 20 addresses span Silver Lake and Echo Park, the Hollywood area, Downtown LA and Venice. Each card identifies a specific branch; begin with one or two nearby stops rather than trying to cover every café in a day.

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Which neighbourhood should you choose?

For a Silver Lake, Los Feliz or Echo Park day, compare Maru, Intelligentsia, Dayglow, Canyon and Stereoscope. Around Hollywood and Melrose, consider Sightglass, Alfred and Be Bright; Downtown, look at Verve, G&B and Blue Bottle. Use the Venice addresses on a coastal day and allow separate travel time for Highland Park and Lincoln Heights.

Espresso, filter coffee or a food break

For black coffee, ask about the bean and brewing method available that day. For milky or sweet drinks, specify size, milk preference and sweetness. Do not base a meal plan only on café opening hours: kitchens may close earlier. Use the current official menu for prices and service charges.

Add coffee stops to your four-day route

Choose a day in the existing Los Angeles mapped itinerary and add a nearby coffee break. Group stops in the same area rather than travelling between Hollywood and Venice solely for coffee. Map links refer to the branch on each card; check opening hours and transport before setting out.