Simply said, the best coffee shop for the buck in Downtown LA.
Stumptown, Intelligentsia, Ritual, Handsome, Sight Glass, Blue Bottle (blends and single origin) are found at Spring for Coffee. You can get an individual pourover on the chemex or V60 using any bean available, just ask the barista for what is available. Pourovers are charged at market price ($3-5 depending on bean selected) and drips are sold for around $2 depending on size. I got the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe from Stumptown on the V60 for $3 (12oz.).
I strongly recommend SFC for coffee to-go. It is not a great place to do work since seating is limited to outdoors where the chairs are plain nasty. If you are looking to read or do work on a laptop, skip Spring for Coffee and stroll over to Syrups or Coffee Bar, both...
Read moreBest shop in LA and Orange county.
A tiny spot that about 3 people and a dog can fit in with a small seating area on the street that offers purist coffee. And consistently makes the BEST cap anywhere I've been. Perfect top to bottom texture and temperature that makes it go down like a cap should. Mmmm.
The coffee beans they sell are obviously carefully selected and are always really great. I've never disappointed with beans I pick up here. Parking is all street parking unless you park a couple blocks away at Pershing Square, but the Last Bookstore is around the corner and so this neighborhood is worth spending a couple hours whenever...
Read moreThis is a cute and chill place to study and relax with some friends. There are two levels with tables and couches on the inside with a nice outdoor patio with enough trees for shade as well as some sun.
Coffee: They have Lamill Coffee which is a plus in my book.
Food: Supreme Breakfast Sandwich was the healthiest, lightest breakfast sandwich I've ever tasted. It wasn't overly saturated with salt or oil like most other places. The only salty flavor came from the bacon, which was perfect for me. The basil was a nice touch as well. I actually felt like I could have a productive day without any hint of an...
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