This gourmet coffee shop has caused caffeine-filled hysteria in Silver Lake. The prices are steep and the lines are long, but the coffee is of the highest caliber. It may not compare to its Mid-West counterparts in Chicago, but this place is a must-go for any serious coffee drinker.

This bright, cutesy coffee shop attracts brainy UCLA students looking for a comfortable place to shack up while they study. And with its tasty coffees and teas, scrumptious sandwiches (the turkey is always a good choice), and sinful looking desserts, it’s pretty easy to camp out at Literati all day.

This artsy coffee shop is a good alternative to the screenwriter who’s tired of the Coffee Bean scene. People complain that the music is loud, it’s too dark, and coffee is lousy, but that doesn’t stop this joint from filling up.

Psychobabble is good place for writerly types who tend to get inspired after 10pm (they’re open till 2am). This coffee shop is reminiscent of your standard college coffee shop (worn out chairs, vegan cookies, and the occasional weirdo). Sadly it’s not as cheap as your collegiate hangout.

This funky, cozy coffee house transports patrons out of the crazed hustle and bustle of LA with its relaxed European aesthetic. The baked goods are an excellent compliment to fine brews (you can’t go wrong with the coffees or the teas).