Best Coffee Shops in Los Angeles (2025)

The influential bar-style counter that helped define modern LA coffee. Order the cult-favorite Business & Pleasure trio and watch downtown buzz by. Long praised by Bon Appétit and Eater; still a vital stop inside Grand Central Market.

Minimalist design, meticulous technique, and a Korean-influenced sensibility define Maru’s serene Los Feliz flagship. Known for slow-drip cold brew and expressive pour-overs. Regularly cited by the Los Angeles Times and The Infatuation.

A cult favorite for impeccably sourced beans from around the world and inventive drinks like the Cloudy latte. Helmed by AJ Kim and Scott Sohn, it’s frequently spotlighted by the Los Angeles Times, Eater LA, and The Infatuation.

LA roasters turned neighborhood cafe with lattes on tap, a strong tea program, and pastries from noted local bakers. Celebrated by the Los Angeles Times and Eater LA for bringing their thoughtful roasting to a breezy Echo Park corner.

Born from a pickup-truck pop-up by the Morales brothers, Civil centers Mexican specialty coffee and community. Expect well-dialed espresso, a lively patio, and frequent events. Featured by local critics and Eater LA.

Document Coffee Bar - Review - Koreatown - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

Document Coffee Bar in Koreatown looks a lot like an art gallery, and that’s probably because it was once. This minimalist concrete shop fills its blank walls with photo portraits of its regulars, and the light fixtures are made from repurposed paint tubs. Everything about this place is a little sleeker than you'd expect, including the way they make their nutty house cold brew. The chicory-infused coffee slowly brews, drip-by-drip, in giant glass towers behind the bar and gets subtly sweetened with maple syrup. If you are in the mood for a strong iced coffee, this is your spot. - Sylvio Martins

Black women-owned roastery and cafe anchoring Market Street with community programming and drinks like the Cardi Rose latte. Recognized by the Los Angeles Times as part of LA’s renaissance of Black-owned coffee shops.

A neighborhood roaster-cafe championing accessibility and Latinx heritage—try the café de olla or Ibarra mocha. Lauded by the Los Angeles Times and Eater LA for its community mission and quality roasting.

Playful, globally minded multi-roaster program with inventive signatures and a deep retail shelf. A frequent editor pick for adventurous coffee drinkers in LA guides and critic roundups.

Beloved Westside roaster with a leafy back patio, house-made syrups, and a community calendar. Noted by Eater LA and local press; continued growth underscores its neighborhood roots and consistent roasting.