50 Best Coffee Shops near Highland Park

“Friendly atmosphere.Food is delicious.♥️ Kelly and team are super friendly.“

“wonderful staff delicious coffee“

“This is a jewel of coffee. This is a Latino style coffee that I've never tasted anywhere in Los Angeles. Move over Starbucks. Today I walked in was greeted by some of the best customer service I was astonished by the kindness. I was amazed by the variety of Latin coffee. Tres leches. Horchata, chocolate Mexicano. Mexicana mocha. The combination of favorite style Mexican flavors blended with coffee. This is a must for every Mexican-American who's a coffee drinker.“

“Stealing a phrase from their menu here, but Belle’s bagels is the epitome of “Newish & Jewish” deli classics. Their bagels on their own (judged by eating them without any CC or toppings) are wonderful and I much prefer them over the bagels from Courage, Layla, and Jyan Isaac. They have all the usual suspects (poppy, plain, onion, everything, sesame, salt) and what I’ll call a zeitgeist spin on a typical Asiago bagel: the cacio e pepe. I ordered an assortment of bagels to-go but also had an egg & cheese on the cacio e pepe at the bar counter. It was unbelievably good and such a unique flavor - the crushed peppercorns were the perfect touch. The bagel was perfectly chewy and soft, which paired so well with the velvety eggs and oozing melted cheese. Sitting at the counter felt like I was being served little slice of Jewish deli nostalgia. I also tried one of the black and white cookies to-go and was pleasantly surprised. I hadn’t found a black and white cookie I liked in LA for years until now. If you ever miss New York or the hustle and bustle of a deli with charm and character, make your way to Belle’s.“

“Okay so this place is truly a Gem. I ordered the Jambon beurre and OMG so delicious. I got a whole sandwich which is totally worth the price, my picture only shows half because I inhaled the other half lol. Their baguettes are baked in house daily and it shows, they are crispy and just amazing. Got flash backs from Paris, they were that good!

I also got the pink latte but you can skip on that unless you need a mid-day pick me up. For me it was past noon so I probably should have gotten the lemonade instead. It messes up my sleep if I drink coffee past 12 pm.

Highly recommend this place it will HIT the spot! Staff were also friendly and made sure to verify my order. Great all around“

“Great place to get a quick bite, or to spend time to relax. There is no rush here. Highly recommended!“

“First off, the menu was an embarrassment of riches. Even for my vegetarian wife who often struggles to find a lot of options, there were so many options we talked about coming again later today.

I got the rib eye chilaquiles. When it came I was a little disappointed because it was a steak and eggs with some chilaquiles on the side (I thought they'd be some crazy mixed up thing). After I started eating it, however, I decided they could of brought it in a bucket and made me eat it off the floor and I wouldn't have wanted to complain. The steak was cooked incredibly. So much flavor. And the incredibly non-descript eggs were somehow just tastier than normal eggs. I really don't know how they did it.

This is absolutely going to be our new main breakfast spot.“

“Needed a quick afternoon pick me up, and found this gem. We also realized that we needed food before more caffeine, and their cheeseburger hand pie and hashbrown spam masubi were sooooo good. I had a classic vanilla late and my friend had the Thai tea coffee. Great find.

Dietary restrictions: Several dairy alternative options“

“Great cafe. I came here again recently and ordered a macchiato (traditional) and it was excellent. Was very pleased, because these can be hard to find in LA done correctly. You can tell they care about coffee here and the service and atmosphere was very nice. I haven’t tried the food yet, but overall great addition to the neighborhood!“

“Best empanadas and pet friendly“

“We loved our visit to Camel this morning. I’ve been out of the city for a while and I’m happy to see such a unique shop pop up. It reminded me of Star Wars inside ? obviously desert themed. Super sick. Love the seating upstairs. But most importantly the staff were very pleasant and the coffee was so good. I love when everything works in unison at a shop like that. Perfect americano. The pastries are great also.“

“Republik Coffee is as solid as it gets. It has good food, good coffee, and a good ambiance, which makes it a great hang out spot.The breakfast burrito, an almond danish, and a hazelnut cappuccino. It's not a large breakfast burrito, but I felt like all off the ingredients were good quality. The danish was good,and the cappuccino was solid as well.“

“MAKISUPA (est 2024) is Silver Lake's brand new coffee bar located right across the street from Blair's restaurant and adjacent to Camelot School. Their indoor has an atrium-style seating area where staff serve coffee drinks. Its tranquil atmosphere definitely attenuates the stress in your work. It’s my first time here and ordered a Cold Brew. It was perfectly made to my liking.

Service was on point and staff was nice and competent. Prices were very competitive. They are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and weekends from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is a free parking behind the building and surrounding neighborhood.

Overall, I had a good experience and I recommend this coffee bar. I’ll definitely come back.“

“It’s a one of kind experience! I ♥️ their coffee, pastries and the ambiance!“

“My favorite coffee spot in LA. Their Vienna latte is top tier but my favorite drink is the buttercream latte. It literally tastes like a werther’s caramel. The parking lot is TINY but there are meters around. The shop is also small with just 3 tables so it really is more of a grab and go place than a hang out.“

“Came here with a group of 5 and tasted the tofu donuts and the matcha soft serve!

Good:
- Tofu donut was super unique, I couldn't tell that it was tofu
- The soft serve was amazing- so creamy and not too sweet, and the serving size was large enough for 2 people to share or maybe even 3!

Bad:
- Long lines! Super popular place so you'll wait about 10 min for your order outside and there's limited seating

Overall this was a fun hole in the wall gem to find!“

“This is the best matcha in LA. I get a dirty matcha with oat milk and their homemade lavender syrup and it’s insane. They use ceremonial matcha too! The texture of the drink so so silky and amazing. A must try. Not expensive at all and you can get stamps to work towards a free drink! ?

It’s also a dream if a vibe in there.“

“Love the Pink Latte just as much as I loved my experience with the Manager Sam. Great staff, wonderful service. ill definitely be back.“

“The coffee and matcha here are consistently great, and I like the food I’ve tried, especially the kimchi fried rice. However, it's disappointing that everything comes in disposable packaging and in a bag, even for dine-in. Offering more reusable mugs and utensils would make the experience more sustainable and (then) enjoyable! I feel bad ordering food here knowing it won’t be on a reusable plate.“

“Great food and cocktails!! 🍸“

“friendly staff- awesome coffee - great hangout“

“Service is ok. Taiwanese food here is pretty good, we ordered few dishes, even though they are not spicy but they had good flavors. The place is super busy and we had to wait in line for almost an hour. But still recommend this place due to great food.“

“CAFE NIDO is a cute and trendy coffee bar tucked in an alleyway on Hyperion avenue in Silver Lake. They have a modest selection of coffee (hot/cold), teas, pastries and sandwiches. Moreover, their huge open indoor/outdoor space surrounded by trees provides an oasis like atmosphere for customers. Thereby, an ideal spot to read a book while sipping your coffee.

Furthermore, this coffee shop has a mini trailer parked full of used books and customers can rent a book for free while they sip their coffee/tea. Anyway, I came on a hot Summer day and ordered a Cold Brew (16oz). It was smooth, refreshing and average in taste. (p.s. I spilled my first drink while I was stirring it; cute female server made me a new one-for free! ;D) I was a lil embarrassed but luckily customers were too preoccupied with their books and laptops. I’m a figure of fascination, something between sympathy and schadenfreude.

Service was on point. Female white Staff was affable and professional. Prices seem a tad pricey and yet reasonable. Nido’s Parking situation was atrocious due to extremely limited space. However, plenty of street metered parking.

Overall, I liked their Cold Brew and atmosphere.“

“got the matcha einspanner one with regular milk and one with oat! the oat is definitely better because you can taste the matcha more. Definitely would come again for this drink; so creamy and perfect enough to satisfy a matcha craving.
Only downside would be the extremely tight parking and crowded atmosphere inside the cafe when there’s a rush. Other than that staff was extremely friendly and patient too!“

“After eating a delicious spicy chicken sandwich from Chimmelier down the street on one of the hottest days in Los Angeles, a Blackberry Lemonade from Frank Coffee was deliverance! A very refreshing drink! The staff there was very friendly! 10/10!“

“Republik Coffee is as solid as it gets. It has good food, good coffee, and a good ambiance, which makes it a great hang out spot.The breakfast burrito, an almond danish, and a hazelnut cappuccino. It's not a large breakfast burrito, but I felt like all off the ingredients were good quality. The danish was good,and the cappuccino was solid as well.“

“I loved the citrus tea.. it was delicious.“

“The frappés are creamy, flavorful, and packed with boba goodness. Whether you prefer classic milk tea or fruit-infused concoctions, there's a flavor for everyone. The taiyaki – (fish-shaped treats) are crispy on the outside and filled with a warm, sweet filling. If you're craving a satisfying and delicious treat, give Boba Sound a shot.“

“Anyway you worth a place to try!“

“Let me just say I recently discovered this secret little gem. I enjoyed the mushroom coffee drink. I felt great after I drank it. I also ordered another café late and it was good too. It's at a gas station in north Pasadena in the back. The owner is a delight and excited to talk about his coffee. He is a coffee afficionado for sure. I will be back.“

“This place is very understated. They clearly want to deliver high quality and don't make a big deal of it. The only thing I would change Is the coffee ratios - I think the flat white has too much milk but that's a small point (I don't know what the espresso to milk ratios are in their other drinks). Maybe an ounce or two less milk would be good? I am really glad I found this place.“

“I love coming here! They have amazing coffee and can prettyuch make anything you want. The amazing baristas are all excellent at what they do. the atmosphere is so elegant and relaxing you just feel at home when you are there. I try to go here a few times a week. it's my new favorite coffee place in Burbank“

“This cafe offers very unique drinks that are otherwise hard to come by in America. The persimmon milk sounded the most intriguing, and it did not disappoint. The chunks of fresh persimmon are amazing in the milk, reminiscent of jelly drinks, and it was not too sweet. The black sesame latte was also amazing. It has a rich nutty sesame flavor and was complimentary to he added espresso. The injeolmi latte was great, but when mixed with espresso, it was overpowered: it became a simple latte with soy milk. The best part of these 2 lattes was dipping the tteok into the cream foam on top. Both flavors were heavenly. The service was friendly and there is a lot of space.“

“What a lovely little coffee shop! I had the sweetened cloud matcha, and it was perfect. The sweetness level was just right. The place itself is small, but there are a good amount of tables and chairs right outside. It's located in a green space gap between buildings. I'll definitely go back if I'm in the area!“

“Our morning ritual used to involve bludgeoning ourselves into a semblance of consciousness with the heavy-hand of a generic dark roast. It was an effective if inelegant solution to parenthood. Aqaurela's beans provide a different experience. We are by no means coffee experts, but my wife and I were surprised by the nuances in smell and taste when we tried their Deus Me Livre for our morning espresso. It's a lighter feel; almost refreshing. The morning cup feels a bit indulgent, yet not so rich as to make your mouth feel overwhelmed. We could see this pairing very well as an after-dinner treat with any manner of desserts. The best part is that this is simply a fantastic company to work with. Quick, fast delivery. Prompt follow-up to make sure we were completely satisfied. And all questions answered - when we noted that we typically prefer darker roasts, one of the owners explained that their goal was to make a medium-roast whose flavors would still hold up to a coordination with cream and sugar. It's a throwback to days where customer service and the personal touch were still important. This is a small business whose goal of promoting independent farmers is admirable and worthy of our support. Thank you!“

“First kava bar in L.A. Great atmosphere, quiet, subdued and very chill. Eli was great and got me squared away on all the options and a wonderful drink, he's fantastic. Give Eli a raise! Definitely stop in if you're in town, we'll be back for sure.

Parking: No trouble with parking.“

“Initially I was skeptical of Onething coffee because it just recently opened, but I am so glad that I took the risk. I was really pleased by the recommendation the baterista gave me. The male baterista recommended that I get a Korean Black Raspberry Ade. It's sour-sweet almost tasting like traditional Korean tea. This is going to be my new daily shop to stop by before work.“

“Great coffee. The lattes and flat whites are perfection each time, perfectly textured. The line gets long outside but the wait is worth it. The interior is whatever, it’s a grab and go kind of place, although they do have an outdoor seating area but it’s not very atmospheric imo.“

“This one is a nice place to meet people & enjoy the surroundings of the way it was built in LA

Vegetarian options: Not bad in trying ya Vegetable Plate throw in the side you do your own dish put anything in there add ya Salad to it.“

“Honestly, I love dogs, so why would I go anywhere else when this place saves animals? What a gem. All of the employees work with precision and care and I always have amazing conversations with them! It’s my favorite place to start my day. Here is my favorite drink to get… a wag the tail + oat milk and sugar free vanilla. Try it….“

“Delicious coffee, latina owned and operated very nice establishment. Beautiful Salvadorian culture“

“Great place to get a coffee and do work. I like how the place to order coffee is in a different room from the seating, it helps preserve a quiet environment to get work done. Absolutely recommend the hot tiramisu latte. It comes with a chocolate wafer baton to sip out of and very tasty. Parking kinda sucks but you can snag a free spot near the residential streets. I would definitely bring a friend to this place.“

“Delicious restaurant and great atmosphere! 😋“

“This is a warm, welcoming place to grab a coffee (or other drink) and bring your computer. I come here weekly for the programmer meet-up, but I also come just to sip and relax. A very good crowd.

Vegetarian options: This place mostly serves desserts, which are all vegetarian. There are a few non-vegetarian sandwiches.“

“Wow, I feel lovestruck from this experience hahaI don’t say this lightly: this may be my new favorite coffee shop. The baristas were incredibly warm and friendly. My specialty latte and pão de queijo were tasty. And the building is absolutely gorgeous. I cannot wait to come back!If you’re thinking about stopping by, just do it.“

“Friendly with an owesone staff. Coffee was so delicious.. � definitely. No more words than yummy..“

“I ordered an iced pumpkin latte with almond milk and my husband went with an iced blueberry with hemp milk. Both were absolutely delicious. Not overwhelmingly sweet which was nice. Can’t wait to go back. The girls at the front counter were both very nice. Coffee shop is so cute with limited indoor and plenty of outdoor seating.“

“If you want legit good cold brew & almond croissant, this is THE place. Their sweet cold brew has the perfect amount sweetness and excludes the heaviness of a latte. The croissant is full of moist cinammon flavor and the layers are buttery + not too flaky.
Overall also realized the shop is not just friendly in general but also super dog friendly as well so one can get the chance to see neighborhood doggos :3 there aren't a lot of seats (4 i think?) but this place is definitely worth the drinks/pasteries even for to-go.“

“I Love Amara!!! The best Avocado Toast in town!!! Nice atmosphere, friendly people and great service!“

“Food: 8.1/10 (got the croissant: super fresh and crispy)
Service: 7.5/10 (not chatty but still nice)
Atmosphere: 7.5/10 (Productive, plenty of tables and places to sit. It can be loud sometimes)
Coffee: 7.8/10 (really nice, good coffee experience)

Super fun spot. Productive environment, but it can be loud at times. The staff were nice enough, but they didn't seem very chatty; could be a plus or minus. The coffee came out quickly. Love that they have a "for here" option where they give you a mug. Less single use products and better coffee drinking experience. The croissant was surprisingly fresh and crispy. My latte (regular milk) was VERY clean and had a nice lightness with it, which is rare for a latte in my opinion. I would recommend!“