10 Best Coffee Shops in Los Angeles

Had a really nice Latte at Mama's Secret Bakery & Cafe on 3rd st.  Also at Obika Mozarella bar in Beverly Ctr.  There are really very few coffee places that brew a nice smooth latte that isn't burnt.

i think the Shaky Alibi on 7401 Beverly Boulevard do a very good latte. Hard to find a solid latte in LA and have tried Intelligencia. I prefer the Shaky Alibi latte. and i am a coffee snob. 

Daily Dose, Industrial St, Downtown Arts District. Tiny, free wifi, incredible coffee, nice people, brick and ivy abound.

Hasn't Intelligentsia become the new Starbucks? Its not local based, they're from chicago. So boo! on putting them on the top. Jones Coffee definitely deserves some recognition. Coffee Bar is pretty good too...

I find Intelligentsia to be overbearing, rude, obnoxious, and definitely not tea people.  My complaints are:1.  This is NOT a comfy coffeehouse.  Somehow, industrial desgin and comfort just don't go together for me.2.  When I asked for a cup of their Earl Grey tea, they TIMED the brewing ("our research shows 3 minutes is ideal to bring out the taste of the tea") and then TOOK THE LEAVES.  In other words, if you wanted a second cup of tea, you had to pay for it, rather than asking for some more hot water.  They argued with me about my wanting the tea brewed a little less than 3 minutes!3.  I have been drinking tea for almost 50 years, I think I know what I like in a cuppa.  If I want the tea stronger or weaker, depending on my mood, then that is what I want.  I do NOT want some arrogant snob telling me how I will take MY tea.

I went to Intelligensia once, more than a year ago, and STILL think they are absolutely one of the most ill-mannered, arrogant, and uncivilized places I have ever been.

This list is completely invalid for listing Luxxe in the top 10.  Baristas tapping portafilters with their tampers is a big no no.  Commissary has a solid lineup of roasters, but I've felt they haven't really done the coffee justice the times I've been there.  Don't get me started with LaMill. $15 for a poorly made siphon coffee and attitude  that would make Intelligentsia jealous on top of it? No thanks.  Only spots worthy of a mention are Cognoscenti (Yeekai is the man), Spring for Coffee (the only place that does pour over right, even better than Intelligentsia), Balconi (awesome siphon coffee), and Cafe de Leche (excellent Stumptown coffee). For those of you throwing Jones and Groundwork in there, charcoal doesn't count as coffee, guys.

Never been to Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena, I take it? That's a huge hole in your list which makes me question the reliability of the rest of your picks.

Can't believe you left out Zona Rosa Caffe in Pasadena, they clearly have the best coffee in town! Come east sometime, experience some great coffee & culture!

Please.  Intelligentsia?  Maybe most trendy.  But best coffee?  No way.  I tried it again recently (after swearing it off before), and after finishing the cup I grabbed a cup of Starbucks out of one of those cardboard boxes and the Starbuck's tasted better!

Conservatory of Coffee, Groundwork, Funnel Mill top three.

Oh...I see...by "best" you mean most expensive.  $18 for 3 regular coffees at Intelligentsia, and no one that anyone would ever want to talk to hanging out all day, doing a great job being pretentious.Priscilla's isn't on here, but that is in Toluca Lake...probably a painfully unhip area for people who think Intelligentsia is the place to be.  Best prices, and coffee that I always come back to, a daily selection of hot and iced flavors, darks and decafs.  You should have seen my face when I was rung up at Intelligentsia...for 3!  I can never justify that, even if I was loaded.

Was hoping to see Broome Street General Store in here--great, great coffee, cute story, and friendly service. 

You missed the Unurban Coffee House on Pico one block west of the 405. Superb coffee and pastries in a setting reminiscent of a New York City underground club where poetry readings, art and music rule. 

Terrible. You guys couldn't even put an honorable mention for Conservatory of Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa in Culver City? Overall, still the best latte and espresso in town without the gimmicky smugness of the  new-wave places. And, they have been doing this since 95'.  

Hurrah!  Glad to see some love for Tierra Mia...  Their original South Gate location is also a very comfy place to socialize and people watch. :)

No Cafe De Leche is a shame. Seriously better than Cognescenti. Broome Street is good too.

An honorable mention should go to Swork in Eagle Rock and Cafe De Leche in Highland ParkI highly recommend the agave latte and horchatta with espresso aka "The Dirty Ho" at CDL

I find Balconi's policies regarding no wi-fi or outlets obnoxious. It would be one thing if they were packed constantly, and this was necessary to ensure turnover, but they're not and they need to get over themselves.

I would personally narrow it down to just Intelly, Spring, Balconi, and Cog. Everything else is average.