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Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

1. Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

8.8
3922 W Sunset Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Silver Lake · 239 tips and reviews

Aubrey M.Aubrey Marie: Insane espresso!! Super hipster. Be prepared. Delish and crazy quick!

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Drink fancy coffees and espresso and chai lattes from hipster baristas in the hipster heartland of LA: silver lake.

D O.D O: Hipster Silver Lake heaven and amazing good coffee.

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

2. Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

9.1
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Andalusia Ave), Venice, CA
Coffee Shop · 414 tips and reviews

Boris 🌐 v.Boris 🌐 van Hoytema: Extremely hipster (staff wears fedora's) but insanely good coffee.

Lucky BrandLucky Brand: L.A.'s most buzz-worthy java joint crafts espresso, cappuccino and macchiato for the hipster set. Coffee connoisseurs will geek out over the store's custom-made machinery and well-versed baristas.

Russell L.Russell L: The Americano is smooth and not sour. Friendly staff and lots of laptops running. The hipster design is a little over the top.

Mandrake Bar is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

3. Mandrake Bar

2692 S LA Cienega Blvd (btw Venice Blvd & Washington Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Mid City · 46 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: From 5-7pm daily, you can join the hipsters at this local hangout for a PBR and a shot of whiskey for $5, a Tecate and a shot of tequila for $5, or get $2 off all house cocktails. Read more.

James L.James Lee: the best little hipster bar on the westside. Stop in or a drink!

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Best Hipster Bar That Isn't in Echo Park or Silver Lake! We're not calling you a hipster, but if you like dark bars & cheap drinks... (a shot & a beer for $5 at happy hour) check it out! ~Ali Trachta Read more.

The Thirsty Crow is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

4. The Thirsty Crow

8.4
2939 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Reno & Vendome), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Silver Lake · 81 tips and reviews

🌈Jessica P.🌈Jessica Ponies🐴: I know it's overrun with hipster fail already but I still want to check it out.

Kid M.Kid Medusa: Great looking bar and cool atmosphere are the hallmarks of this east-side hipster holdout, but the drinks themselves could be better

Ryan F.Ryan Faulkner: If hipsters attack, fend them off with music on the radio

Pho Cafe is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

5. Pho Cafe

7.8
2841 W Sunset Blvd (at Silver Lake Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Silver Lake · 74 tips and reviews

ozomatliozomatli: #3 and #13 hipster pho!

DarrylDarryl: Hipster pho is zee bes

William C.William Carter: It seems redundant to say a pho place in silverlake is really hipster, but I have to emphasize that this place is *really* hipster. Prob best to avoid after a local natives show at the echoplex.

Harvard & Stone is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

6. Harvard & Stone

8.1
5221 Hollywood Blvd (at N Harvard Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Los Feliz · 87 tips and reviews

bryan V.bryan Valderrama: Nice bar.. But lots of hipster douch bags..

Marc C.Marc Chav: Yes. Hipster riddled former gay Asian bar. In other words, a dive. Parking in the neighborhood extra sucks on the weekend because of this place.

Amoreena S.Amoreena Stout: If you're looking for self absorbed entitled hipster brats, this place is for you.

Wurstküche is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

7. Wurstküche

9.1
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 371 tips and reviews

Julian B.Julian Bleecker: Try the Duck & Bacon sausage, or the Louisiana Hot Links if you want something hot! Make fun of the hipster boys wearing girl jeans for added amusement!

ChristieChristie: The food and beer is completely worth wading through the sea of hipsters.

EaterEater: If the hipsters know anything, they know links. Or so it would seem, given how many flock to the downtown joint. Serving craft beers and tasty exotic sausages. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

8. Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

8.7
929 S Broadway (at 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · South Park · 88 tips and reviews

Dina F.Dina Fierro: Flawlessly designed down to the pencils and paper in room, pity that the room otherwise resembles a cold, dark, hipster prison cell.

Sereita C.Sereita Cobbs: Very friendly staff. Hipster vibe, but excellent service.

MeeshellMeeshell: A lil too hipster for me. Rooms are small and dark. Black steel. A lil prison like. They even have soap on roap

Sunset Junction is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

9. Sunset Junction

8.5
Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood · 13 tips and reviews

Sebastian M.Sebastian Montoya: There is soooo much amazingness here...So many great food choices, coffee shops, apparel, and the farmers market is a good time every week. This is a hip happening spot..just ask all the hipsters. Read more.

Stacey~MarieStacey~Marie: hipster loveliness

Verdell W.Verdell Wilson: Bacon wrapped hot dog is a must!

Fred 62 is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

10. Fred 62

8.0
1850 N Vermont Ave (at Russell Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · Los Feliz · 205 tips and reviews

Strom C.Strom Carlson: Awesome peoplewatching tip: Come here for lunch on Saturday and Sunday to see all the hipsters, and come here at 1:45 AM to see all the drunks.

Dave D.Dave Days: Hipster heaven.

Brandon M.Brandon Marin: Try the fried hipster a la mode.

Upstairs Rooftop Lounge at Ace Hotel is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

11. Upstairs Rooftop Lounge at Ace Hotel

8.3
933 S Broadway (at 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Roof Deck · South Park · 81 tips and reviews

Thirsty J.Thirsty James: Small rooftop bar/lounge with custom drinks or... They have Pabst for you hipsters

ブルーノブルーノ: Beautiful view and good drinks. Hipsters mecca.

Rem K.Rem Koning: Much hipster. Such wow. Great views, great place to sip a handcrafted artisanal cocktail.

Dinosaur Coffee is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

12. Dinosaur Coffee

8.8
4334 W Sunset Blvd (at Fountain Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · 42 tips and reviews

AMWAMW: Coffee and tea with natural light and hipsters to spare.

Jathan M.Jathan McCollum: Pretty good coffee for the hipster too lazy to walk to Vita or Intelligentsia.

Thomas C.Thomas Colton: If you like Silver Lake and hipster coffee shops, you will not be disappointed. Good coffee, lots of parking and Yeastie Boys Bagel truck out front on the weekends 👌🏻

Akbar is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

13. Akbar

7.6
4356 W Sunset Blvd (at Fountain Ave), Silver Lake, CA
Gay Bar · 49 tips and reviews

Martin M.Martin Martinez Jr: Akbar the place where hipsters with no rhythm come and dance.

ManhuntManhunt: Eclectic music, so keep that in mind if you're looking for Gaga and Brit Brit. Gay hipster bar.

Derek J.Derek Jones: A brilliant mixture of gays, hipsters, and gay hipsters. Dark and crowded ambiance with a jukebox up front and DJ at the dance floor in the back area.

Silver Lake Reservoir is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

14. Silver Lake Reservoir

8.6
1850 W Silver Lake Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Reservoir · Silver Lake · 47 tips and reviews

Ritchie L A.Ritchie L A: Great running, biking and checking out the hipsters location. If grungy hip and tattooed guys and whatnot are your thing - this is your place.

Ashley W.Ashley Williams: Well populated and safe place to run. Great distance workout since a lap is 2.25 miles (thank you nike+ run). Beware the hipsters and their dogs!

Atul G.Atul Gupta: This is a great place to take a walk or bring your kids for playtime. This is a truly unique location in LA.

El Prado is one of The 15 Best Hipster Places in Los Angeles.

15. El Prado

8.5
1805 W Sunset Blvd (at Lemoyne St), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · East LA · 38 tips and reviews

kevin g.kevin griffith: favourite bar on the East side, across from the Echo in Echo Park. Unique Beer and wine selection frequently rotates, fresh apps, vintage music on vinyl, and a great local hipster vibe... Read more.

Cate C.Cate Cundiff: Hipster heaven

David L.David Linder: Great vibe, good beer & wine selection (no liquor). Would be a perfect date spot.