Specialty coffee keeps growing in Los Angeles, with consumers more knowledgeable than ever about quality, sourcing, and brewing variants. Recently, some new shops and out-of-town roasters have planted their operations in the city, upping the game just one more level. LA has even been declared, "the most exciting specialty coffee city in the world." This list is even more whittled down to the best of the best, showcasing each spot's commitment to the highest quality beans and ideal brewing methods.

Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

Brew, Caffe Luxxe, Primo Passo, Lamill, Two Guns, Espresso Profeta, Cafe de Leche, Balconi CoffeeCognoscenti Coffee Bar, Broome St. General Store, Bourbon Street Cafe, Fix Coffee, Tierra Mia, Jones Coffee Roasters, G&B at SQIRL, Cafecito Organico MalibuG&B Coffee, Go Get Em Tiger, Demitasse, Barista Society, Commissary at Siren Studios, Deus, Caffe VitaJones, Fix, G&B at SQIRL, Bourbon Street CafeCopa Vida, Stumptown Coffee, BrewWell, Menotti's Read More