Intelligentsia Silver Lake

coffee·$·Silver Lake

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

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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.

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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.

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3922 Sunset Blvd
Silver Lake, Los Angeles
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