Coffee shops that offer more than just a stark appearance and a rushed, crowded atmosphere abound in Los Angeles. Here are a few of the top choices below.
Tarte Tatin Bakery
9123 W. Olympic Blvd.
Beverly Hills, California 90211
(310) 550-0011
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In a diminutive shopping center is the Tarte Tatin coffee shop and pastry shop. Grab a table outside where you can grab a coffee and a diminutive meal and pastries with friends. They have some of the best pastries in Beverly Hills. A coffee costs about $3 and they have a selection of cappuccinos, espressos, americanos, lattes, organic coffees and iced drinks.
Grinding Venice
12224 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90066
(310) 397-2227
www.venicegrind.com
The popular and long-standing Venice Grind Coffee Shop in the Mar Vista neighborhood near Venice Beach. Locals attest to the great coffee and casual, affable environment. Offering coffees from Colombia, Guatemala, Indonesia, and their own blend, you’re sure to find a flavorful drip that’s perfect for your palate. This shop cares so much about its coffee and its regular customers that it offers tutorials on different ways to brew coffee. There’s an outdoor patio in the back that’s shared with Earl’s Sandwich Café.
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Coffee combination
3838 S. Centinela Avenue.
Los Angeles, California 90066
(310) 391-1380
www.westlacafe.com
Coffee Connection offers certified organic, fair trade coffee and over 20 varieties of coffee. Located in the former space of the notable Italian restaurant Bruno’s Café. Lovely interior with stained glass windows, original Baroque architecture, a wall with a fountain and high ceilings. It is a great place for a romantic cup of coffee. There is plenty of space for diminutive groups and for college students who want to study with friends. Meeting rooms are also available. Coffee Connection hosts evening music performances. Get 10 cents off your coffee by bringing your own cup.
Joni’s Coffee Roasting
552 Washington Blvd.
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
(310) 305-7147
www.joniscoffee.com
Joni’s Coffee is almost a landmark in Marina Del Rey. Close to the beach, many regulars come here every morning to grab breakfast and coffee and tea. Joni’s offers a full breakfast and lunch. Omelettes are stuffed, and salad choices are plentiful. Fresh fruit juice blends are fit, and soups are homemade. The coffee shop even offers 100% Kona coffee by the cup. Seating is indoors or outdoors. This place is also a great place to socialize and meet up-to-date friends. Come early, because it closes after lunch.
The end of the cow
34 Washington Blvd.
Venice, California 90292
(310) 574-1080
www.thecowsendcafe.com
You’ll definitely find the best coffee and great food at The Cow’s End. The rustic, two-story interior makes you feel right at home. It’s the kind of place to sit outside in your bathing suit and sip coffee, since it’s a stone’s throw from Venice Beach and the Venice Beach Pier on Washington Boulevard. The salads, sandwiches, and giant omelets taste even better when you’re sipping coffee at Cow’s End. It’s especially known for its espresso and lattes. One of Venice Beach’s favorite coffee spots, Cow’s End is home to a variety of eclectic and artistic types.
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