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1. Catalina Coffee Company
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 318-2499
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Redondo Beach
I'm happy to find that my old study haunt is still a great place to go. It's still quite popular, but thankfully I was able to get a spot at one of the tall tables, next to a bright light and with enough space to spread out my papers and laptop.…More »
2. Coffee Connection
I've withheld commenting on this cafe mostly out of selfishness. But, I can't get over how homey it is. I love coming here to study. It's chill, it's quiet with a relaxing music mix, the staff is friendly but not pushy. What I really like about…More »
3. Neighborhood Grinds
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 371-0900
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Redondo Beach
3.5 stars
For my first visit, it was a pretty good experience. It's a well-lit small cafe with about 7-8 square tables that would each fit two people comfortably, as well as two comfy chairs in the corner to lounge and gab in. They have a long list…More »
4. Piece of Cake Café
This is a cute cafe in the middle of San Gabriel that has a lot of mixed table space. There are comfy leather and cloth couches if you want to relax, or you can sit at individual tables that are made for 1-2 people. What's great is that they have…More »
5. Santa Monica Public Library
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8600
Category:
Libraries
Neighbourhood: Santa Monica
If only it had free parking...
I still love this public library, despite the lack of free parking. There are many great features to extol about this institution. Just one of them is the beautifully-designed outdoor courtyard with a cafe and…More »
6. Tea Station
Tea Station is usually pretty consistent for their food and drinks. With free WiFi and spacious seating at the Gardena location, if you dine in, it's a nice place to get snack foods and hot and cold tea drinks. They seem to have revamped the menu…More »
7. To The Point
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 226-6222
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Point Loma, Ocean Beach
From the outside, To the Point looks too upscale to be one of those regular old cafes that you can casually sit and study at, despite the free wifi. Inside, too, it looks more like a casual cute sidewalk cafe/restaurant than a coffeeshop. The…More »
8. Urth Caffe
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 797-4534
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts
Neighbourhood: Downtown
It's nice to see an Urth Caffe that's not on the Westside. This location is great, especially because of the plentiful free parking in the lot across the street. I really like their food and drinks here (like the green tea latte), although it adds…More »
9. UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-4086
Category:
Colleges & Universities
Neighbourhood: Westwood
Wow, can you say a library is sexy?! The new YRL is just that. Ever since the remodel, it's glistening with brand-new gadgets in its well-designed new spaces on the first floor (the second and up floors look pretty much the same, minus the…More »
10. Bulgarini Teaforest Cafe
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 815-1723
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Culver City
On the outskirts, just beyond Downtown Culver City, lies Teaforest Cafe. It was renamed Bulgarini Teaforest Cafe sometime last year, I believe, and now offers the famed Bulgarini gelato, formerly only available in the northeast part of LA (i.e.,…More »
11. Yami Teahouse
I made the mistake of going to try to study on the weekend here. I don't know if the weekday vibe is the same, but the weekend vibe was way too loud. My fault for trying to study outside on a weekend. There were lots of groups, and the one by me…More »
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7/6/2011
I've been studying here with my friend for the past few months. It's one of the best places I've… Read more »
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Los Angeles, CA
Yelping SinceJuly 2007
Find Me Injeans and a t-shirt, usually on the Westside.
My HometownSouth Bay, in SoCal.
When I'm Not Yelping...I masquerade as a graduate student.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI like good food. I'm not too picky, but I know what I like.
My Last Meal On Earthhomestyle Korean cooking with family