The best cafes in Glendale
76 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Rose Park Roasters
CafesRose Park Roasters keeps Long Beach buzzing with specialty pours and espresso drinks, a chill patio, and beans you can actually geek out…
Rose Park Roasters
CafesStereoscope Coffee
CafesStereoscope Coffee is the local go-to when you want a cup that tastes intentional, not accidental. Founded by seasoned baristas and…
Stereoscope Coffee
CafesCaffe Luxxe
CafesChic coffee shop with artisanal brews, pastries & other light bites, plus an espresso bar.
Caffe Luxxe
CafesSnug cafe with limited seating & a menu of baked goods, tea & coffee made from house-roasted beans.
BOLT EaHo
CafesNarrow, neighborhood cafe with backyard seating offers breakfast & lunch fare, coffee & baked goods.
BOLT EaHo
CafesPanera Bread
CafesCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
CafesMEMORYLOOK
CafesMemorylook pairs a relaxed cafe vibe with an eyewear selection you can peruse between sips. Perfect for locals who like a quick caffeine…
MEMORYLOOK
CafesMaru Coffee
CafesHip, minimalist coffee shop in a large, industrial space with plenty of room for lingering.
Maru Coffee
CafesStray Dogs Coffee
CafesDowntown Riverside pick-me-up with organic beans and standout matcha, Stray Dogs Coffee keeps things simple and tasty for everyday caffeine…
Stray Dogs Coffee
CafesCoffee, tea & light fare served in an exposed-brick spot with bookshelves & plush mismatched chairs.
Good Time
CafesCoffee shop with a selection of breakfast burritos, beer, and wine, plus an in-house plant shop.
Good Time
CafesQahwetna Coffee
CafesSkip the same-old and try Qahwetna Coffee, where Turkish and Arabian fusion drinks actually deliver something new. Start with the Qahwah…
Qahwetna Coffee
CafesWood Coffee Co.
CafesWood Coffee Co. is a plant-based, queer-owned coffee shop in the LBC that brews more than caffeine and is building a welcoming hub for…
Wood Coffee Co.
CafesBread 'N Butter
CafesSkip the overcomplicated menus this week and swing by Bread 'N Butter for a straightforward, well-made cup that actually tastes like…
Bread 'N Butter
CafesWhether you're team old fashion or croissant-style, Kettle Glazed Doughnuts keeps the case stacked with ube cake, maple bacon long johns,…
Locals who like their caffeine with bragging rights should hit Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders, where beans are sourced globally and roasted…
Açai Jungle Bowls Cafe is all about pure açai bowls (no fruit or juice fillers), super-creamy vegan cashew shakes, and sandwiches and…
Daily Brew Coffee House, Bakery, & Roastery is the definition of local fuel, roasting small-batch specialty beans in-house and turning out…
Need a break from the same-old drip? Rad Coffee - Long Beach brings fresh-roasted every week energy with specialty lattes, espresso that…
Whether you’re dodging midterms or the 91 slog, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf nails the craveable stuff: The Original Ice Blended you grew up…
Lost Parrot Cafe
CafesLost Parrot Cafe keeps it casual with breakfast plates, solid coffee, and a beer and wine lineup when your morning drifts into lunch. Taco…
Lost Parrot Cafe
CafesConfidential Coffee
CafesFamily owned and community centered, Confidential Coffee turns out craft cold brews, lattes, and espressos with character, plus pastries,…
Confidential Coffee
CafesKaffeine Alley
CafesKaffeine Alley does Vietnamese-style coffee right, brewing with a phin for deep, bold cups, plus espresso if that's your lane. Expect…
Kaffeine Alley
CafesRelaxed coffee shop chain known for its Yemeni brews, teas and pastries.
Cafe Grano
CafesCafe Grano is the kind of Downtown Burbank spot you adopt as your daily ritual, with specialty espresso, matcha, and real-fruit smoothies…
Cafe Grano
CafesCafe Cito
CafesCafe Cito is the kind of small coffee bar you end up calling your regular spot, pouring specialty drinks with the kind of friendly vibe…
Cafe Cito
CafesCafe Oro Dos Aztecas
CafesSkip the stale stuff and brew something with real roots, because Cafe Oro Dos Aztecas brings specialty beans from Veracruz, Oaxaca, and…
Cafe Oro Dos Aztecas
CafesThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf keeps it classic with The Original Ice Blended for hot valley afternoons, plus a 20-hour cold brew using a blend…
Uptown Coffee
CafesUptown Coffee keeps things simple, strong, and fast... order online from your couch or car, schedule tomorrow’s pick-me-up or the office’s…
Uptown Coffee
CafesNeed a low-key spot to refuel and actually talk to people? The Hub Cafe & Coffee Bar pours solid coffee and specialty drinks, bakes up…
ampm
CafesSometimes you just need something legit tasty, fast, especially when you're cruising around Norwalk. ampm has freshly baked cookies made…
ampm
CafesSolar de Cahuenga
CafesA quick hop from Glendale when you want a change of scenery, Solar de Cahuenga keeps things lively with organic coffee, crêpes, and a legit…
Solar de Cahuenga
CafesCoffeehouse serving gourmet java, tea, pastries & sandwiches in stylish art-filled quarters.
Sana'a cafe
CafesPistachio latte and honeycomb bread highlight a menu of coffee and cakes, often with Middle Eastern flavors.
Sana'a cafe
CafesProject Bloom Coffee
CafesFlower-filled coffee shop inside a strip mall, offering specialty drinks and avocado toast.
Project Bloom Coffee
CafesWhether you’re chasing bright Ethiopian florals or cozy Guatemalan chocolate notes, Black Ring Coffee Roasters keeps North Long Beach…
Copper Goat Coffee
CafesWake up, be bold, stay goat... pretty much the energy at Copper Goat Coffee. Grab a dialed-in latte and a sweet treat from their CG Sweet…
Copper Goat Coffee
CafesAnnie's Cafe Riverside is the new local go-to for indulgent mornings, with Hawaiian and Funnel Cake French Toast, hearty Country Fried…
Cafe Calle
CafesCute coffeehouse featuring java from El Salvador and Nicaragua, along with bagels, muffins and cakes.
Cafe Calle
CafesSunbliss Cafe - Anaheim has your feel-good fix right over in Anaheim Hills, with handcrafted coffee (signature Hawaiian blend roasted in…
The Hide Room Coffee
CafesThe Hide Room Coffee lives inside a classic barbershop, which weirdly makes your espresso taste even better. Drop in this week for a…
The Hide Room Coffee
CafesWhether you need a pre-errand jolt or a sweet cooldown, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Santa Ana nails the classics, especially The Original…
Roosevelt Coffee
CafesRoosevelt Coffee brews specialty beans from Sightglass Coffee Roasters and fills its pastry case with finds from local small businesses.…
Roosevelt Coffee
CafesArcade Coffee Roasters - Tasting Room is a chill Riverside go-to for excellent coffee drinks and baked goods, with signature roasts like…
Found Coffee
CafesSpecialty coffee & tea drinks served with a curated selection of baked goods in a stylish setting.
Found Coffee
CafesFamily owned and brewing in Downtown Long Beach, Ground Hideout Coffee is rolling out a Summer Series that actually delivers, from the…
Mad Lab Coffee
CafesGrab-&-go joint for orange & vanilla cappuccino, fizzy strawberry coffee, lavender espresso & more.
Mad Lab Coffee
CafesJetty Coffee Roasters is an independent roaster with a mission to develop great coffee and contribute to the community. Their…
JC Moore's Coffee Shop keeps mornings easy with coffee classics, creamy matcha, and brunchy bites like paninis and avocado toast. It’s the…
Coffee Muse
CafesSmall-batch roasters with a soft spot for pour overs, loose-leaf teas, and an artisan micro bakery, Coffee Muse nails the everyday cup plus…
Coffee Muse
CafesEightfold Coffee
CafesEightfold Coffee nails the everyday cup with solid drip, fun specialty sips like the Spanish latte, and a pastry selection that sabotages…
Eightfold Coffee
CafesCorner Bakery Cafe
CafesCasual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.
Corner Bakery Cafe
CafesRegent Coffee Roasters and Brew Bar quietly obsesses over the details, pouring craft drinks with their own house-roasted beans and a knack…
Classic coffee shop beverages in a contemporary setting with minimalist decor & outdoor seating.
Criterion coffee
CafesWhether you need a pre-commute jolt or a slow catch-up with friends, Criterion Coffee keeps it simple with well-made cups and a welcoming…
Criterion coffee
CafesIntelligentsia Coffee Hollywood Coffeebar is where the specialty stuff actually tastes special, with rotating single-origin coffees,…
Sightglass Coffee
CafesSightglass Coffee in Hollywood’s Sycamore District is a roastery-café where V60s, cold coffee on tap, and classic lattes meet a seasonal,…
Sightglass Coffee
CafesBlue Hummingbird Coffee Roastery and Tasting Room roasts its own single-origin coffees and espresso blends, runs a coffee tasting class,…
Louis Coffee Bar
CafesLouis Coffee Bar keeps it simple and reliable, serving classic coffee and iced sippers that actually taste like coffee. Zero pretense, just…
Louis Coffee Bar
CafesFor those mornings when only a precise pour will do, Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar delivers high-end, daily roasted brews in a…
Nice Coffee
CafesNice Coffee is a tiny espresso bar from famed barista-entrepreneur Tyler Wells in City National Plaza, roasting locally in Los Angeles and…
Nice Coffee
CafesVelo Coffee
CafesCoffee shop offering espresso drinks, nitro cold brew, and tea, plus pastries.
Velo Coffee
CafesThree Sisters Coffee and Tea keeps Burbank running with well-made espresso, thoughtful teas, and the kind of warm vibe that makes ten…
Coffee Station
CafesCoffee Station does Turkish coffee right, plus fun signature sips like a Turkish Cortado and Cereal Killer, with pistachio baklava,…
Coffee Station
CafesJones Coffee Roasters turns its Guatemalan know-how into seriously good cups, from Finca Dos Marias Yellow Bourbon with honeydew, toffee…
Stereoscope Coffee
CafesWhen your day needs a clean, dialed-in pick‑me‑up, Stereoscope Coffee pours smooth espresso, creamy lattes, and bright matcha, plus light…
Stereoscope Coffee
CafesSummerfield Tea Bar
CafesSummerfield Tea Bar nails the sip and snack combo, pairing premium matcha with seasonal twists, fruit teas and boba alongside hot, crispy…
Summerfield Tea Bar
CafesWhether you’re hustling to work or sneaking in a mid-afternoon reset, Tierra Mia Coffee Drive Thru keeps it lively and clean with…
The Cafe Krave
CafesThe Cafe Krave keeps it simple and delicious with made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, specialty coffee that actually wakes you up, and…
The Cafe Krave
CafesCool Cat Collective
CafesCool Cat Collective is the spot to browse quirky art, crafts, and cat gear while hanging out with adorable foster kitties you can actually…
Cool Cat Collective
CafesLittle Flower
CafesLittle Flower is that rare cafe-bakery hybrid where you can linger over comforting, eclectic plates, snag buttery baked goods, and leave…
Little Flower
CafesUrth Caffe
CafesUrth Caffe keeps mornings honest with heirloom organic coffee, fine teas, and the kind of farm-to-table bites that make you forget you were…
Urth Caffe
CafesBarnes & Noble
CafesBookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.
Barnes & Noble
CafesHello Kitty Café
CafesWhether you need a midweek pick-me-up or a reason to smile, Hello Kitty Grand Cafe delivers supercute cookies, cakes, donuts, and seasonal…
Hello Kitty Café
CafesCrumbs & Whiskers
CafesCrumbs & Whiskers is LA’s first cat cafe, pairing good coffee with adoptable rescue cats and kittens. Book a quick session this week, get…
Crumbs & Whiskers
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