Insomnia Cafe
(323) 931-4943
7286 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90036
34.0761
-118.3483
Neighborhoods: Central LA, CBS Television City
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In Short
Burgundy velour drapes, mustard-yellow walls, threadbare couches and chandeliers create a laid-back, gothic yard sale look. Writers, students and daydreamers spend hours nursing cups of coffee while working on their latest screenplays. Besides coffeehouse staples (muffins, cakes, cookies and scones), a small selection of made-to-order sandwiches and salads can be ordered at the counter. A few slices of turkey and Brie--or ham and Swiss, or veggies and muenster--are served on diagonal-cut whole-wheat bread.
User Reviews
lucidream
January 06, 2009
One just hopes that this place would be better, but it is not. The atmosphere is cozy and conducive to study or work but beyond that, it's a bust. The mean Asian barrista that everyone talks about is not an exaggeration. She's unpleasant in a way that isn't even funny or amusing. Aside from her the place could easily do two more things for its customers: 1) provide food beyond sugary desserts and 2) free wireless. Wireless is an expectation for me. I don't like having to set up an account before I can work, or paying for something so commonly free. The late hours are great but not enough of an incentive to go back, no matter how much I can't sleep. But in all honesty, is 1:30 really that late? Try harder please.
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Anonymous
July 02, 2008
The four stars that I give are more geared towards the whole environment more than the coffee and food. Usuallly I will go somewhere for the food or coffee, in this case I will take a book or laptop and sit with a coffee at Insomnia Cafe. Forget the pastry... it's nothing to write home about. Service... they pour the coffee, it's all that I can say. How does it justify for me that I still go there regularly ? Coffee is good, they play classical music and the place is quiet... people are relaxed. And that in itself is a good enough reason for me to return over and over again..
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xs10cl
June 05, 2008
I've been a regular here for years & it's among the very best places in L.A. to sit for extended periods and work. There are only two simple & reasonable rules you need to know: (1) Don't talk on your cell phone inside. (be courteous to others trying to concentrate) (2) Don't bring in outside food or drink. (if you're gonna sit & work for hours, pay your "rent" and purchase items there) Break either of these rules, the management WILL scold you! If the regulars don't do it first.
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Know Before You Go:
Wireless Internet access is available, starting at $5 for one hour. If you bring your laptop, bring cash---the cafe doesn't accept checks or credit cards.
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People Watching, Late Night Dining, Cheap Eats, Outdoor Dining
