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Alternative workspaces in Los Angeles. Narrow the list by the attributes that matter to you.

Alternative workspaces

40 spaces

Republic of Pie

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Widely considered the ultimate laptop sanctuary in the Valley. It features long communal tables with built-in power strips, reliable Wi-Fi, and a staff that is exceptionally welcoming to remote workers staying for several hours.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Cozy Neighborhood Spot 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (to snag a power spot)

πŸ“ 11118 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601

The Hoxton, Downtown LA (Lobby)

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A sophisticated lobby designed specifically with travelers and freelancers in mind. The Wi-Fi is enterprise-grade, and the plush seating areas are interspersed with easy-to-find floor sockets.

πŸ’² $$$ 🎭 Executive Lobby 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

πŸ“ 1060 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

West Hollywood Library

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A modern architectural marvel with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Pacific Design Center. Every individual study desk is equipped with a dedicated power outlet and the public Wi-Fi is stable enough for high-bandwidth tasks.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Minimalist & Focused 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ Opening time (11:00 AM)

πŸ“ 625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

The LINE LA (Lobby)

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The expansive brutalist lobby features a large Alfred Coffee stand and massive communal tables with plenty of outlets. It is a hub for the creative class in K-Town, offering a high-energy but work-focused atmosphere.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Creative Hub 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

πŸ“ 3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010

Sightglass Coffee Hollywood

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Massive two-story industrial space with high ceilings and abundant natural light. While power outlets are mostly concentrated along the wall-facing counters, the Wi-Fi is exceptionally fast and the long tables encourage focused sessions.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Artistic & Airy 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ Weekdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

πŸ“ 7051 Willoughby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Bricks and Scones

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A dedicated multi-level space where the upstairs is specifically designated as a quiet study zone. Outlets are plentiful along the periphery, and the Wi-Fi is consistently strong for long-term work sessions.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Academic & Quiet 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ Weekday mornings

πŸ“ 403 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Los Angeles Central Library

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The Tom Bradley Wing offers a multi-story atrium with hundreds of desks. While some floors have better outlet density than others, the library's free high-speed fiber internet and silent atmosphere make it a downtown favorite.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Stately & Silent 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

πŸ“ 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Verve Coffee Roasters (Arts District)

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Spacious and modern with a large outdoor patio and indoor communal tables. Reliability for Wi-Fi is high, though it is best to come fully charged as outlets are primarily available in the booth seating areas.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Hip & Energetic 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

πŸ“ 500 Mateo St #102, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Document Coffee Bar

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A minimalist gallery-like cafe in Koreatown with wide tables and a professional crowd. Wi-Fi is fast and the atmosphere is kept at a moderate volume perfect for light focus or writing.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Minimalist & Gallery 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

πŸ“ 3850 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010

Groundwork Coffee (Hollywood)

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Located in a historic building with large communal tables and high ceilings. Outlets are found under the main tables and along the walls, supporting a steady population of writers and digital nomads.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Industrial & Historic 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

πŸ“ 1501 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Bourgeois Pig

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A local institution with various themed rooms, including the iconic 'forest' room. It offers consistent Wi-Fi and plenty of nooks for long-staying laptop users, especially in the back rooms where outlets are common.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Eclectic & Bohemian 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ Afternoon sessions

πŸ“ 5931 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Cognoscenti Coffee (Culver City)

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A clean, modern space that attracts professionals and designers from nearby studios. The Wi-Fi is dependable, and the long benches have several accessible power points for patrons.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Modern & Design-heavy 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

πŸ“ 6114 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Freehand Los Angeles (Lobby)

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A colorful, high-design lobby with many small tables and larger communal areas. It is very laptop-friendly with a good density of outlets and reliable guest Wi-Fi for non-hotel residents.

πŸ’² $$$ 🎭 Social & Vibrant 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ Morning before the lunch crowd

πŸ“ 416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Paper or Plastik Cafe

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Known for its beautiful mezzanine and dance studio view, this space is very welcoming to workers. Fast Wi-Fi and several communal tables provide a great balance of productivity and neighborhood warmth.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Artistic Mezzanine 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ Weekdays before 3:00 PM

πŸ“ 5772 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

STILE Downtown Los Angeles (Lobby)

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Formerly the Ace Hotel, this lobby maintains its status as a premier 'laptop lounge'. Large communal tables near the back are equipped with power outlets and the Wi-Fi signal is excellent throughout.

πŸ’² $$$ 🎭 Industrial Chic 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

πŸ“ 929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Downtown LA Proper Hotel (Lobby/Cafe)

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A high-end hospitality environment where the lobby and cafe areas are used frequently by solo workers. Wi-Fi is seamless and the environment is exceptionally quiet during the day.

πŸ’² $$$$ 🎭 Luxury Boutique 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ Mid-morning

πŸ“ 1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Hammer Museum (Courtyard/Lulu)

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The courtyard of the Hammer Museum offers high-speed Wi-Fi and a remarkably peaceful setting. While power is limited mainly to specific courtyard benches, it's an inspiring spot for off-grid writing.

πŸ’² $$$ 🎭 Artistic & Outdoor 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

πŸ“ 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Alchemist Coffee Project

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A trendy K-Town spot with a dark, industrial interior. Wi-Fi is rock solid and there are plenty of two-person tables that are frequently occupied by students and laptop users.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Trendy Industrial 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ Weekday mornings

πŸ“ 698 S Vermont Ave Ste 103, Los Angeles, CA 90005

Coffee Commissary (Fairfax)

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Popular among production professionals for its fast internet and central location. The back area has more reliable access to power outlets and a steady hum perfect for focused work.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Professional & Energetic 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

πŸ“ 801 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Dinosaur Coffee

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Spacious and bright with a large central wooden structure for seating. Wi-Fi is reliable and the vibe is creative Silver Lake, though you should bring a portable battery as wall outlets are sparse.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Creative & Minimalist 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ Early morning

πŸ“ 4334 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Memorial Branch Library

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A hidden gem set within a park, featuring a beautiful Tudor-style interior. It is extremely quiet, has strong public Wi-Fi, and offers many desks with integrated power points.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Cozy & Quiet 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

πŸ“ 4625 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

ilcaffè (Downtown)

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A Swedish-inspired cafe with a long outdoor bench and several indoor tables. Known for a very work-friendly environment with fast Wi-Fi and a central DTLA location.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 European Minimalist 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

πŸ“ 855 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Archives Of Us

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A peaceful and exceptionally designed coffee space near Chinatown. Wi-Fi is reliable and the seating is diverse, offering many surfaces suitable for laptop work.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Serene & Sophisticated 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ Weekday mornings

πŸ“ 555 N Spring St A201, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Obet & Del's Coffee

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A casual Hollywood hub with plenty of table space and a friendly atmosphere. Wi-Fi is consistently good and the staff is accustomed to freelancers utilizing the space for work.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Community Focused 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

πŸ“ 5233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Archives of Us

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Highly recommended for its fast Wi-Fi and quiet, professional atmosphere. Outlets are reasonably accessible and the minimalist decor helps with focused productivity.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Sleek & Focused 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

πŸ“ 555 N Spring St A201, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dayglow (Silver Lake)

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A tech-forward cafe with high-speed Wi-Fi and a very friendly environment for digital nomads. Seating is efficient and often shared by workers from nearby creative agencies.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Modern & Techy 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ Weekday mornings

πŸ“ 3206 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Silverlake Coffee

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A no-frills neighborhood staple with plentiful indoor seating and many accessible outlets. Wi-Fi is free and robust, supporting a long-standing culture of writers and long-stayers.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Old-School Neighborhood 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ Anytime on weekdays

πŸ“ 2321 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Awesome Coffee Ktown

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Open late until 2 AM, this is a prime spot for night owls. Wi-Fi is consistent and the tables are large enough for multiple devices and documents.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Late-Night Study 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ After 7:00 PM

πŸ“ 3959 Wilshire Blvd a21, Los Angeles, CA 90010

Westwood Branch Library

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A bright and airy facility with a dedicated quiet room. Free 90-minute parking is a huge plus, and the desk areas are almost all equipped with convenient power outlets.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Focused & Professional 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

πŸ“ 1246 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library

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Highly recommended for its reliable high-speed Wi-Fi and quiet study areas. It's often less crowded than central locations, making it easier to find an outlet-equipped desk.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Quiet Neighborhood Study 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ Weekdays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

πŸ“ 2920 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Edendale Branch Library

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A peaceful respite in Echo Park with strong public Wi-Fi. It offers a variety of seating arrangements, including large tables where power access is relatively easy to find.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Productive & Calm 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ Opening time (10:00 AM)

πŸ“ 2011 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Silver Lake Branch Library

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A modern, well-maintained library that attracts many local remote workers. The public Wi-Fi is robust, and the dedicated study desks have integrated power strips.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Bright & Academic 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ Weekday afternoons

πŸ“ 2411 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Echo Park Branch Library

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Known for its spacious layout and very reliable Wi-Fi infrastructure. Outlets are concentrated in the main reading room at the large wooden desks.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Traditional Library 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

πŸ“ 1410 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Chinatown Branch Library

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A quiet and under-the-radar spot in Chinatown that is perfect for focus. Power is readily available at the main tables and the Wi-Fi speed is surprisingly high for a branch library.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Silent & Hidden 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

πŸ“ 639 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Los Feliz Branch Library

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Features a lovely outdoor patio with Wi-Fi coverage, though indoor desks are better for power. It maintains a strictly quiet atmosphere that is great for deep focus.

πŸ’² $ 🎭 Garden Study 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ Weekday mornings

πŸ“ 1874 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Maru Coffee (Arts District)

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A massive, minimalist industrial warehouse with plenty of room to spread out. Wi-Fi is reliable, but power outlets are very limited, so arrive fully charged.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Zen & Minimalist 🚫 No outdoor seating πŸ•’ 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

πŸ“ 1019 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Archives of Us

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Praised for its work-conducive environment and high-quality Wi-Fi. The space is large and airy, offering a more professional vibe than a standard neighborhood cafe.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Professional & Chic 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

πŸ“ 555 N Spring St A201, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Bloom & Plume Coffee

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A vibrant, beautifully designed cafe with a strong community feel. Wi-Fi is fast and while power outlets are sparse, the energy is great for creative project planning.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Vibrant & Social 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

πŸ“ 1638 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Hotel Figueroa (Lobby)

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An upscale, historic lobby with numerous quiet corners and comfortable lounge seating. The Wi-Fi is robust and the staff is incredibly professional toward remote workers utilizing the common areas.

πŸ’² $$$ 🎭 Historic Executive 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

πŸ“ 939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

H Coffee House

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A spacious cafe with both indoor and large outdoor areas. Known for its reliable Wi-Fi and a mix of tables that are perfect for everything from quick emails to deep-focus work.

πŸ’² $$ 🎭 Cozy Neighborhood 🌿 Outdoor seating πŸ•’ 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

πŸ“ 1750 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027