The best coffee shops in West Hollywood

What is it? Part coffee shop, part monthly subscription service with locations in West Hollywood, Silver Lake, Venice and Larchmont.

Why we love it: Dayglow is all about showcasing its favorite independent and up-and-coming roasters from around the world. You can find them stashed in the monthly coffee boxes or drop by the tiny, mostly outdoor location on Huntley Drive with a line-up of seriously great specialty drinks. Expect tonics and pour-overs, as well as a rotating line-up of seriously great specialty drinks like the Totoro (black sesame, activated charcoal, distilled coffee with a coconut cream top) and the Elvis (which involves peanut and banana cream, of course). While the West Hollywood location doesn’t have as much seating or indoor space as the ones in Silver Lake or Larchmont, it still offers free Wi-Fi—and additional expansion to the space next door has made it easier than ever to hang out after ordering your drink.

Time Out tip: Stop by Awan next door for some of the best ice cream in L.A.—and it just so happens to be vegan.

Address: 866 Huntley Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Hours of operation: Daily 7am–7pm

What is it? A local specialty coffee brand brick-and-mortar on Melrose Avenue, and the home of U.S. Barista Championships winner Frank La.

Why we love it: Be Bright serves not-too-sweet signature drinks and an excellent selection of single-origin pour-overs. While it’s not technically in West Hollywood, it’s just a hop, skip and jump from the city-neighborhood, and those who visit the tiny Melrose café will find their beverage experience pleasantly upgraded with real glasses (for those dining in), access to Wi-Fi and a few free parking spots in the adjacent lot shared with Ronan. For coffee aficionados who turn up their noses at dessert-esque beverages, fear not: Unlike Starbucks, you can actually taste the java in Be Bright's sweeter drinks, and the standard drinks are actually good. The Vivid Cream Latte would put most cream-top drinks to shame, and I'm a huge fan of the ever-changing monthly specials. 

Time Out tip: Be Bright also offers close to a dozen different kinds of loose-leaf tea for those who can’t or prefer not to consume coffee. 

Address: 7311 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Hours of operation: Daily 8am–4pm

What is it? An award-winning Santa Cruz-based roaster and coffee shop brand with four locations across Los Angeles County. 

Why we love it: Back in the mid-2010s, Verve expanded to L.A. in a big way—particularly on this tony stretch of Melrose Avenue, where the expansive indoor-outdoor space is always full of influencers, aspiring actors and screenwriters and other L.A. stereotypes “working” on their laptops at one of the all-around best coffee shops in West Hollywood. The all-day menu here features avocado toast, chia seed pudding and other café staples, plus every espresso-based drink you might possibly want and plenty of tea-based options. Of course no matter the location—Verve also has outposts in Manhattan Beach and Arts District, as well as along West 3rd Street—you'll find a signature menu of espresso classics, nitro cold brews, by-the-cup varieties and a few comforting snacks, plus beans available for purchase, along with other home coffee staples like filters and pour-over systems, not to mention an entire system based on farmer support and sustainability. 

Time Out tip: Verve Melrose is home to one of the prettiest coffee shop patios in Los Angeles—which means it’s almost constantly busy, so plan accordingly.

Address: 8925 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Hours of operation: Daily 7am–6pm

What is it? A slightly hidden Aussie-inspired café from the team behind neighboring E.P. & L.P. and Hollywood’s Grandmasters Recorders. 

Why we love it: This breezy, mostly outdoor neighborhood spot serves an impressive all-day menu that pops with color and produce. Think burrito bowls, avocado toast and sausage rolls alongside smoothies, coffee drinks (both iced and hot) and of course, a killer flat white. A newer smoothie menu includes creations like the Glow Getter (banana, almond butter, dates, maca powder, tahini, almond milk, cinnamon and honey) and the Blueberry Bliss (blueberries, banana, chia seeds, almond butter, hemp seeds, vanilla and coconut water). In true West Hollywood fashion, you can also add marine or plant-based collagen to your smoothie as well as a slew of dubious dried wellness powders like ashwagandha root, moringa and lion’s mane. Just note there‘s no Wi-Fi, so this isn’t really a good place for getting work done.

Time Out tip: For a proper lunch, I recommend the vegan-friendly Tansana Bowl, incorporating sweet potato alongside black beans and rice.

Address: 510 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048

Hours of operation: Daily 7am–5pm

What is it? An extremely popular all-day café in the heart of West Hollywood known for its breakfast burritos.

Why we love it: I won’t say the coffee and tea program here is the best by any means, but it’s impossible to deny the charm of the daytime scene at Dialog, which first opened its doors in 2007. The family-run business serves the people of West Hollywood what they want, when they want. Right now, that means cream-topped matcha and espresso drinks, açai bowls, salads and several varieties of breakfast burrito from morning until night. Smoothies and specialty drinks, including a chocolate-covered strawberry latte, round out the extensive menu. Surprisingly, there’s also free Wi-Fi. Most days, you’ll see at least one dog lounging on the patio, while weekend mornings bring a long line of people snaking around the side of the building, hoping to score a healthyish post-workout snack or a hangover cure after a long night out on the town.

Time Out tip: Order ahead if you’re in a hurry—this place gets quite busy for lunch, even on weekdays.

Address: 8766 W Holloway Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Hours of operation: Mon–Sat 7am–9pm, Sun 7am–8pm

What is it? One of the Bay Area's biggest and most beloved roasters, and a trendy all-day café just over the border in nearby Hollywood.

Why we love it: The food’s delicious—the bagels, in particular, come from pop-up Mustard’s Bagels—and the drinks are well-made, but the real reason to come to Sightglass is absolutely the scene. There’s free Wi-Fi and plenty of space to stretch out if you want to find a flat surface and get some work done, but most of the ambiguously creative, immaculately dressed clientele seems to just want to hang out and be seen with their friends. For those who are in it for the coffee, you can also order bags of Sightglass coffee beans roasted on-site, not to mention a range of espresso drinks, teas and even house-made cascara shrub. (I’m partial to the iced brown butter miso caramel latte, but it's hard to go wrong here.) L.A.’s Sightglass Coffee also serves soups, salads, sandwiches and plenty of pastries, along with a small selection of shoppy-shop items, wine and beer. 

Time Out tip: Stop by daily between 4 and 6pm for $2 off house wine, draft beer and snacks like marinated olives and candied nuts. 

Address: 7051 W Willoughby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Hours of operation: Daily 7am–6:30pm

What is it? A locally run coffee shop and roaster with seven locations across L.A. County.

Why we love it: The Fairfax 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. 

Address: 801 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Hours of operation: Daily 6:30am–6pm

What is it? A popular matcha café chain with four locations across L.A. County, including one in West Hollywood.

Why we love it: Long before the current TikTok craze started causing global shortages, this extremely consistent matcha chain has had my back whenever I’m craving a well-made, ceremonial-grade matcha latte in an Instagram-ready pink-and-green environment. The Robertson Boulevard location includes plenty of lounge-style seating, both inside and out, plus a full smoothie menu and specialty options flavored with strawberry, lavender, ginger-turmeric and more. There’s also coffee and cold brew, but the main focus and specialty is in the name. So, if you’re looking for java, I’d rather send you to Verve—just a four-minute walk away. 

Time Out tip: Note that there’s no Wi-Fi offered here.

Address: 510 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048

Hours of operation: Mon–Fri 7am–7pm; Sat, Sun 8am–7pm