Los Angeles · Los Angeles County, CA

Best coffee in Los Angeles

Scout analyzed 159 Los Angeles places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.

Places analyzed

159

Matches

20

Typical spend

$25

Typical visit

1.2 hr

Scout-verified spots

Verve Coffee Roasters

Arts District

Verve Coffee Roasters

A Verve Coffee Roasters visit is good for a quick stop for coffee and a pastry, typically lasting 30 minutes and costing $5-$15 per person. It pairs well with starting a day of errands or exploring the Arts District.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Urth Caffe

Arts District

Urth Caffe

Urth Caffe is a bustling spot for a casual breakfast or lunch with friends or family, often involving a wait. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for coffee and a meal, with visits lasting about an hour.

FoodShoppingViews
$15–$35 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Awesome Coffee Ktown

Wilshire Center

Awesome Coffee Ktown

This is a good spot for a quick coffee break, whether solo or with one other person, and pairs well with nearby shopping or errands. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for coffee and a treat.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Obet & Dels Coffee, Hollywood

Los Feliz

Obet & Dels Coffee, Hollywood

This coffee shop is a good spot for a quick caffeine stop or a casual, relaxed break. Expect to spend 30 minutes and around $5-15 per person for coffee and a light snack.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Bohemia Cafe

Beverly Grove

Bohemia Cafe

Bohemia Cafe is good for a casual coffee, light meal, or a quick working session, fitting well as a morning or afternoon stop. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for about an hour-long visit.

FoodShoppingCocktails
$10–$25 typical45 min visithard parking
Coffee MCO

Pico-Union

Coffee MCO

This is a good spot for a casual coffee, brunch, or an early afternoon beer. Expect to spend about an hour and $10-25 per person.

FoodCocktailsShopping
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
République

Hancock Park

République

République is ideal for a special meal, be it brunch or dinner, offering modern French cuisine in a striking setting. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $75-$150 per person.

FoodCocktailsShopping
$75–$150 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Alchemist Coffee Project at The Pearl

Wilshire Center

Alchemist Coffee Project at The Pearl

Alchemist Coffee Project is a good stop for a quick coffee and pastry, perfect for a solo break or a casual meet-up. Expect to spend about 30 minutes and $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Maru Coffee

Fashion District

Maru Coffee

Maru Coffee is a good spot for a relaxed solo or small group outing, ideal for grabbing a coffee and lingering for an hour or so. Expect to spend $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Dalian's Café

Financial District

Dalian's Café

Dalian's Café is a good stop for a quick coffee and pastry, ideal for a relaxed solo or small group outing. Expect to spend $8-20 per person for about 30 minutes, likely before or after exploring nearby downtown attractions.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$8–$20 typical45 min visithard parking
Jurassic Magic Coffee

Mid-City

Jurassic Magic Coffee

This coffee shop is a good spot for a quick caffeine fix or a casual solo stop. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and under $15 per person for coffee and a light snack.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Maru Coffee

Los Feliz

Maru Coffee

Maru Coffee is a good spot for a relaxed solo coffee break or a casual meet-up, pairing well with nearby shopping or a walk. Expect to spend $5-$10 per person for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$10 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Alchemist Coffee Project

Wilshire Center

Alchemist Coffee Project

This coffee shop is suitable for a quick solo stop for a drink and a pastry, or a casual meet-up, typically lasting 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
The Coffee Company

Westchester

The Coffee Company

This neighborhood cafe is suitable for a casual brunch or breakfast, often paired with errands or a local outing. Expect to spend about an hour and $15-30 per person.

FoodShoppingViews
$15–$30 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Rancho Park Golf Academy

Cheviot Hills

Rancho Park Golf Academy

This is a municipal golf course with a driving range, suitable for a few hours of practice or a full round. Expect to spend $10-$50 per person depending on activity, and it pairs well with a casual meal after.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$10–$50 typical2 hr visitmoderate parking
Santa Monica Pier

Arts & Culture

Santa Monica Pier

The Santa Monica Pier is a classic California destination for a family day out, offering amusement rides, casual food, shops, and an aquarium. Expect to spend a few hours here and plan for moderate costs, especially if riding attractions.

HistoryOutdoorsAnimals
$10–$50 typical3 hr visithard parking
Roosevelt Golf Course

Griffith Park

Roosevelt Golf Course

Roosevelt Golf Course is a walking-only 9-hole course, good for a casual golf round lasting about 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for the round, with club rentals and cafe options available. It's best for a morning or afternoon outdoor activity.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Descanso Gardens

Outdoors

Descanso Gardens

Descanso Gardens is a peaceful destination for a half-day outing, suitable for families or solo exploration, costing about $15-35 per person including admission and a cafe snack. It's best combined with a morning or afternoon slot, as weather can impact the experience.

OutdoorsFoodViews
$15–$35 typical2 hr visiteasy parking
The Lakes at El Segundo

Sports & Recreation

The Lakes at El Segundo

This 9-hole golf course and driving range is good for a casual solo or family activity, taking around 1.5-2 hours. Expect to spend $25-50 per person for greens fees or range balls.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Los Verdes Golf Course

Sports & Recreation

Los Verdes Golf Course

Los Verdes Golf Course offers a scenic 18-hole round, taking about 4 hours and costing $50-100 per person. It's a great option for a weekend golf outing, potentially pairing with a meal at the coffee shop or nearby restaurants.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$50–$100 typical4 hr visiteasy parking

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When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 20 of the 159 analyzed Los Angeles places fit coffee.
  • 30% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 25% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Quiet, Social, Playful, Scenic, Upscale.

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