WHY Spanish lattes, tea lattes and all-around good drinks, most of which are organic and/or sustainably produced. And did we mention free guarded parking? In the heart of Downtown’s Arts District, no less??

WHAT It’s pricey and sometimes too crowded, but when you factor in the free parking, free WiFi and high-quality food (try the turkey burger and pumpkin pie), you could do far worse Downtown. The baristas are skilled, the bakery is good, and the patio is a pleasant place to talk shop.

WHO Young Downtowners who look like they’d live in Santa Monica.

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