The best cafes in Lancaster

22 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hip, minimalist coffee shop in a large, industrial space with plenty of room for lingering.

1019 S Santa Fe Ave (Los Angeles)

Hip, minimalist coffee shop in a large, industrial space with plenty of room for lingering.

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Cozy spot for sandwiches, bagels and sweet pastries alongside blended coffee drinks.

45024 10th St W #109

Cozy spot for sandwiches, bagels and sweet pastries alongside blended coffee drinks.

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Coffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.

39605 10th St W D (Palmdale)

Coffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.

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Relaxed coffeehouse delivering scones, sandwiches and pastries alongside beverages.

33326 Santiago Rd (Acton)

Relaxed coffeehouse delivering scones, sandwiches and pastries alongside beverages.

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Convenience-store chain serving coffee drinks, donuts, hot dogs, burgers & other basic eats.

4895 N Bellflower Blvd (Long Beach)

Convenience-store chain serving coffee drinks, donuts, hot dogs, burgers & other basic eats.

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Screenwriters type away at this casual indoor-outdoor spot, boasting free WiFi, crêpes & cafe fare.

1847 N Cahuenga Blvd (Los Angeles)

Screenwriters type away at this casual indoor-outdoor spot, boasting free WiFi, crêpes & cafe fare.

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Pistachio latte and honeycomb bread highlight a menu of coffee and cakes, often with Middle Eastern flavors.

6290 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Pistachio latte and honeycomb bread highlight a menu of coffee and cakes, often with Middle Eastern flavors.

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Flower-filled coffee shop inside a strip mall, offering specialty drinks and avocado toast.

5870 Melrose Ave #6 (Los Angeles)

Flower-filled coffee shop inside a strip mall, offering specialty drinks and avocado toast.

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Chill, cozy coffee shop and bakery serving lattes and other drinks, plus pastries.

5373 Long Beach Blvd (Long Beach)

Chill, cozy coffee shop and bakery serving lattes and other drinks, plus pastries.

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Cute coffeehouse featuring java from El Salvador and Nicaragua, along with bagels, muffins and cakes.

3310 S Central Ave (Los Angeles)

Cute coffeehouse featuring java from El Salvador and Nicaragua, along with bagels, muffins and cakes.

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Specialty coffee & tea drinks served with a curated selection of baked goods in a stylish setting.

1355 Colorado Blvd (Los Angeles)

Specialty coffee & tea drinks served with a curated selection of baked goods in a stylish setting.

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Casual eatery featuring a menu of Mexican classics including tacos and burritos alongside aguas frescas.

7704 Pearblossom Hwy Suit D (Littlerock)

Casual eatery featuring a menu of Mexican classics including tacos and burritos alongside aguas frescas.

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Grab-&-go joint for orange & vanilla cappuccino, fizzy strawberry coffee, lavender espresso & more.

6515 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Grab-&-go joint for orange & vanilla cappuccino, fizzy strawberry coffee, lavender espresso & more.

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Casual cafe serving drip and specialty coffee drinks (including a Spanish latte) and pastries, plus gifts.

555 Mateo St (Los Angeles)

Casual cafe serving drip and specialty coffee drinks (including a Spanish latte) and pastries, plus gifts.

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High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in a contemporary setting.

6401 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in a contemporary setting.

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Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

44318 20th St E

Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

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Indie outfit serving worldly coffees in a modern setting with an espresso bar & an on-site roaster.

7051 Willoughby Ave (Los Angeles)

Indie outfit serving worldly coffees in a modern setting with an espresso bar & an on-site roaster.

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Coffee shop offering a selection of teas, plus croissants and other quick bites, in a comfy setting.

38713 Tierra Subida Ave (Palmdale)

Coffee shop offering a selection of teas, plus croissants and other quick bites, in a comfy setting.

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Tiny espresso bar from famed barista-entrepreneur Tyler Wells, in the City National Plaza.

515 Flower St #100 (Los Angeles)

Tiny espresso bar from famed barista-entrepreneur Tyler Wells, in the City National Plaza.

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Coffee shop offering espresso drinks, nitro cold brew, and tea, plus pastries.

735 S Figueroa St Unit 113 (Los Angeles)

Coffee shop offering espresso drinks, nitro cold brew, and tea, plus pastries.

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Casual coffee shop brewing espresso, lattes, and matcha, plus light bites and pastries.

6677 Santa Monica Blvd #104 (Los Angeles)

Casual coffee shop brewing espresso, lattes, and matcha, plus light bites and pastries.

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Crumbs & Whiskers is LA’s first cat cafe, pairing good coffee with adoptable rescue cats and kittens. Book a quick session this week, get…

7924 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

Crumbs & Whiskers is LA’s first cat cafe, pairing good coffee with adoptable rescue cats and kittens. Book a quick session this week, get your serotonin levels up, and maybe meet your new roommate while supporting local rescues that have helped 5,000+ adoptions and saved 10,000+ lives.

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