Coffee Commissary

The original branch of Coffee Commissary is a true neighborhood hangout for locals who like to laze about or get some work done (there’s free Wi-Fi!) on the roomy patio, as well as a favorite among coffee nerds who drop in for single-origin pour-overs and cold brews. It’s also a refreshing dose of normalcy in comparison to nearby trendy, largely overhyped coffee shops on Melrose Avenue like Community Goods, Established Today and Olive and James and an independently run small business (in comparison to Blue Bottle across the street). Beyond drinks, Coffee Commissary also makes breakfast burritos and sells housemade baked goods, including muffins, cookies and a flourless chocolate cake, from a food truck parked just outside on weekdays.

Time Out tip: There are a few tables and bar seats inside, but I recommend heading outside to the patio if it’s a nice day out and enjoying your drink and snack en plein air.