(310) 231-7484
12081 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90025
34.0444
-118.4673
Neighborhoods: West Los Angeles, West LA
Literati 2
What People Are Saying About Literati
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – High ceilings and exposed brick walls plastered with black-and-white photos of literary heroes lend this coffeehouse an airy, industrial look. Lunch draws a chatty business crowd, while off-peak hours are the domain of solo scribes sipping coffee and tapping away on laptops. – – The Food – Besides fueling the novel-writing masses with their daily caffeine fixes, the raison d'être here is healthy eating. Most lunch dishes are sided by faintly dressed organic greens, and at breakfast, artery-clogging extras such as hash browns and bacon are only…
07/16/09
Dont GO
by FosterG
3 THINGS HORRIBLE FOOD, WORST SERVICE, BAD MANAGEMENT..
DON'T EVEN BOTHER TO GO...
- Pros: nothing
- Cons: all of it
07/22/08
Great place to hole up
by kiercemartin
Once you walk in Literati it feels like you are anywhere but on wilshire. There is such a cozy atmosphere, and great bookish feel to the whole place that you can't resist staying for a while. Their sandwiches and tea are definitely where it's at. I would definitely recommend it as a place to study, or grab lunch, or both. The staff is always friendly and the food is generally pretty cost effective too. I really can't say anything bad about this place. If you're looking for a quiet place to study/get lunch. This is it.
06/05/08
Next best thing to Urth
by jenheidir
When I?m not near an Urth, my next choice is Literati. I love how books have been cemented in like bricks on the wall. Their salads and sandwiches are always fresh, and the desserts are so rich and tasty. They also have a good breakfast menu. There?s also a patio outback for those who don?t want to dine inside. Ironically though, can?t say I?ve tried the coffee.
The Details on Literati
Know Before You Go:
Literati Cafe makes an excellent place to sit and read or study. Hole up for hours next to the comfy fireplace and sip delicious and healthy soups or coffee concoctions.
Parking:
The cafe shares an overcrowded parking lot in the rear of the building. Try the meters on Wilshire. The adjacent lot is for Ralph's supermarket, so you can try to park there and sneak past the guard, but it can be tricky.
Parking:
Get validation for reduced rates on valet parking. However tempting it may be, don't risk parking at Ralph's--they will tow.
When to Go:
At the Cafe next door, fresh cookies come out of the oven at about 4pm every day. Show up early for dinner and have dessert first.
The Extras:
The restaurant's complimentary breads--served with a smoky red pepper spread--are a must-eat for many.
Parking:
Get validation for reduced rates on valet parking. However tempting it may be, don't risk parking at Ralph's--they will tow.
When to Go:
At the Cafe next door, fresh cookies come out of the oven at about 4pm every day. Show up early for dinner and have dessert first.
The Extras:
The restaurant's complimentary breads--served with a smoky red pepper spread--are a must-eat for many.
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