Specialty coffee has come into full bloom in Los Angeles, with top-shelf roasters and cafes boasting caffeinated shots and cups for the most avid of coffee drinkers. This list is the best of the best, showcasing a commitment to fair, or even direct trade coffee beans, and small-batch brewed coffee.
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A Guide To Los Angeles' Best Coffee Shops
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Cognoscenti Coffee
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Intelligentsia Pasadena
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Intelligentsia Silver Lake
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Intelligentsia Venice
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Handsome Coffee Roasters
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Espresso Cielo
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Spring For Coffee
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Cafecito Organico
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Paper or Plastik Cafe
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Coffee Commissary
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Tiago Espresso Bar + Kitchen
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Single Origin
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Bru Coffee Bar
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The Refinery
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Cafe Dulce
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Cafe Demitasse
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