Los Angeles sunset with palm trees and downtown skyline

Intelligentsia Silver Lake

coffee·$·Silver Lake
Get Directions

Courtyard café that helped spark LA's third-wave scene; long bar, great cold brew, and prime people-watching.

$Coffee BarSilver Lake

Location

3922 Sunset Blvd
Silver Lake, Los Angeles
third wavecourtyardpeople-watching

Map

Insider Intel

Get This

The cold brew is famous. Espresso drinks are solid. The courtyard seating is the draw - Silver Lake people-watching at its best.

Best Time

Morning for the coffee ritual. The courtyard catches nice light. Silver Lake's creative crowd throughout the day.

Know Before You Go

One of LA's original third-wave pioneers. The Silver Lake courtyard location is iconic. People-watching is half the appeal. The coffee that launched a thousand LA roasters.

Nearby Cafes

View all