Everyone on Earth knows Los Angeles has some of the craziest traffic around and most likely, locals will need to start their day with an a amazing cup of coffee to take on their day. The coffee culture has exploded in Los Angeles and locals are ditching the corporate coffee conglomerates and opting for a crafted cup of coffee that some consider art while supporting fellow locals. Here’s our list of some of LA’s best coffee shops to grab a cup of coffee and get caffeinated.
Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea
Located on Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice, one of the many Intelligentsia locations is also one of the coolest. 1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Blue Bottle Coffee
www.bluebottlecoffee.com
Blue Bottle has exploded within the craft coffee culture and this location used to be home to Handsome Coffee, a locals favorite that was bought out by Blue Bottle. There’s also an in-house roaster and still some of the best coffee in LA. 582 Mateo St Los Angeles, CA 90013
Paramount Coffee Project
www.pcpfx.com
Hailing all the way from Australia, PCP features a rotating selection of roasters from around the world and local. They also have an amazing food lineup, but the art is in the coffee. 456 N Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036
Verve Coffee
Eater LA
Some of the best espresso can be had at Verve in DTLA. The Santa Cruz roasting company has built a huge following and they proudly have one of the most beautiful cafés in LA. 833 S Spring St Los Angeles, CA 90014
G & B Coffee
www.jenn.la
G & B Coffee is located in the Grand Central Market in DTLA and puts a little love into their coffee. The attention to detail does not go unnoticed. 324 S Hill St #C19 Los Angeles, CA 90013
Go Get Em Tiger
www.timeout.com
Go Get Em Tiger is G & B Coffee’s sister store in a minimalist setting on Larchmont Blvd. Try one of their espresso shakes with Strauss Vanilla ice cream and four shots of espresso. 230 N Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004
Coffee Colab
www.sprudge.com
Coffee Colab serves up amazing coffee, courtesy of Suits & Knives and some of the best pastries in DTLA. 305 E 8th St Los Angeles, CA 90014
Paradocs Coffee and Tea
Yelp
Sorry, you won’t find any loft ceilings or subway tiles here. But, you will find some of the best coffee in LA in a very quaint and approachable space. 1032 S Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90019
Balconi Coffee Company
LA Weekly
Balconi specializes in siphon filter coffee and these baristas know exactly what they’re doing. 11301 W. Olympic Blvd #124 Los Angeles, CA 90064
