The dim-lit Bourgeois Pig lives on a stretch of Franklin Avenue in Hollywood that's particularly hip right now, thanks in no small part to the presence...

Buster's only adds to the quaint aura of charming South Pasadena. The menu includes everything from simple drip coffees to elaborate sundaes (made with LA's...

Cacao is all tiki, all the time. OK, so there's also some UFO paraphernalia, but it's mostly an island-themed spot. Plain old coffee is available; however,...

Echo Park's dirty hipster crowd congregates at this popular hangout. The service leaves a lot to be desired, but no matter: lots of people in bands spend...

With its lovely covered outdoor patio, this is a great place in which to while away a few hot afternoon hours. In addition to the regular gamut of coffee...

At this low-key, independent shop, an array of rare coffees is elegantly served on silver trays with milk and sugar on the side. The most notable item on...

The Groundwork mini-chain is the coffeehouse of choice among many of the city's coffee snobs, and this location is popular with the denizens of the arts...

This quiet hangout is popular with writers: there's only the scratching of pens and the clacking of keyboards to distract from the classical music. Better...

Intelligentsia's gorgeous tiled patio is always chock-full with beautiful people having very important discussions. Made on machines costing thousands of...

At Jin Patisserie, liquid refreshment comes second to desserts: there's something for every indulgent fancy, from green tea-flavoured treats to chocolate...

Ancient by LA standards (it's more than 20 years old), this coffeehouse has a nice hippie vibe. They take pride in their coffee: it's all made in a huge...

At the only spot in the city with a coffee sommelier, you can choose between 30 beans, and roasts prepared in four different ways; or try the same bean in...

This small Northern California chain has managed to keep its hippie cred intact since opening in 1966. The coffee is all grown organically; flavoured...

The location isn't all that, but Saboy y Cultura is huge and welcoming, and makes a nice setting for the regular Friday-night board-game sessions. The...