Drinks

The Best 'Coffee Shop-Wine Bar' Hybrids in LA

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When you’re going from ‘date to night’ at your remote job, and you want to end the day with something a little stronger than coffee.

Stories Books & Cafe

Echo Park

Stories Books & Cafe not only has a great book selection, but this space also has a coffee bar complete with wine and plenty of food options. Sit inside or on their back patio. This is the perfect space to study all day (if you don’t mind some moderate noise). Wifi and outlets are accessible as well.

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Bodega

Santa Monica

Since 2006, Bodega has been Santa Monica's neighborhood spot for specialty coffee, wine, beer & good food. They’re a coffee bar during the day and a wine bar at night. In addition to coffee and wine, they also have beer, sake, soju and a selection of appetizers and pizzas to enjoy.

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Millcross Coffee

Culver City

MillCross Coffee Bar & Kitchen is a specialty coffee shop in the heart of Culver City. Their menu focuses on the finest, crafted coffee, delicious daily brunch items, and provisions. Millcross transforms into La Sabina Wine Bar every Tuesday to Friday from 5 PM to 10 PM. La Sabrina has an ever-changing wine list, live music, chef collaborations, pop-up events, and more. 

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Bodevi Wine & Espresso Bar

San Fernando

Established in 2021, Bodevi has an energetic and timeless ambiance to share a glass…or two of wine with friends & family. Their specialty roast espresso is a highlight of the north side valley and gives the excuse to indulge in a latte available all day.

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Alcove Cafe & Bakery

Los Feliz

Housed in two historic bungalows, surrounded by garden patios, Alcove serves updated versions of American classics, hand-crafted cocktails, fine wines, craft beers, artisan baked goods, hand-roasted coffee, hand-crafted teas, and their own Alcove chocolate. And yes, there’s wifi, and it’s free.

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Good Time

Long Beach

This place has it all, coffee, food, wine, wifi, outdoor seating, plants, a private parking lot, and it’s dog friendly. The set-up here is  very cute, with ample seating and outlets around the entire shop. A great spot to meet up with friends for breakfast or to hangout solo with headphones and study all day.

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Sogno Toscano

Santa Monica

This space is gorgeous. It’s an authentic and unique Italian lifestyle cafe , wine bar and deli market located on Montana Ave (one of our favorite areas in Santa Monica). This place has wifi, an outdoor patio, and it’s great for groups. Plus it’s dog friendly, so you can take your furry bestie with you too.

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Highly Likely

West Adams + Highland Park

Both locations provide plenty of seating inside and outside of the cafe. Staff is friendly, fast, and attentive, and the overall ambiance at both locations are relaxed and trendy. They offer a variety of libations (coffee, tea, wine), food, and pastries. And of course, free wifi.

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Republik

Burbank & Pasadena

Republik’s motto is  “Life is too short to drink bad coffee.” Republik focuses on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and hand-crafted syrups that are all made in-house. In addition to coffee, they offer a robust food menu, wine, beer, smoothies, brunch cocktails, and free wifi.

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