Insomnia Cafe

06/05/2008 Posted by xs10cl

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.

Pros: GREAT baristas, quiet work atmosphere, clean, cozy

Cons: Wi-Fi costs

03/11/2008 Posted by CafeGenius

Ok this is only a slight exaggeration. I was biking in my neighborhood, and stopped off at Insomnia Cafe yesterday. I put my stuff down and immediately ordered coffee. One of the people left from my area, so the Asian waitress comes to clean off the stuff. She is not a smiler. She grabs the soda cup which I did not want to leave on my bike in the heat. I said, "That's mine." I take it back. An hour or so later, the next person leaves, and N azi waitress comes by to take his one cup. She again grabs my still full soda cup, (second time!) and then my unused napkins, all right beside me. I said, "That's mine!" and tried not to look at her like she is nuts. She would not let go of the soda cup and I had to take the cup out of her hand, without touching her of course. (She had deliberately shoved my soda cup inside the other guy's used glass. Then THREW my napkins down.) She was really in a huff now (not a far departure from the normal attitude) and stormed off. Yeah. I had been reading a book with my ipod on, calmly drinking coffee now and again. She storms back in and said to not bring in drinks from another place. Anyone know the owner or manager's email address or website? I called for this info just now and N aziWaitress answered, saying there was no email address or website information. "What's regarding?" I eat out all over WeHo, L.A. & Hollywood, and buy from 1 or 2 places and never does the management mind when I also bring in something else. Even if this is the policy (and I saw candy wrappers etc from other customers in the cushions etc) the waitress' manner is just not kosher.

Pros: Atmosphere great

Cons: Asian waitress very unfriendly and even hostile

01/12/2008 Posted by rainbowlawyergirl

mmm...the food's good. everything i've had has been delicious. i love love love how this place stays open late so i can study late late late. parking's a bummer and they don't have free wireless. half hour of wireless is $3, and hour is $5...and i think the lady behind the counter secretly hates me...but otherwise great!

Pros: Open Late!

Cons: Parking and the Occasional unfriendly service

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08/14/2007 Posted by kalnow

I am really sad because this used to be my favorite place to study at night. Good coffee, couches, internet, and convenient. However, last time I was there, I saw an enormous insect that rhymes with dockcoach (written this way because the name of the insect is a word that is not allowed on this site) run across the floor. I decided to ignore it, but later that same night, I saw another one. That's just unacceptable in an establishment that serves food. It's a real shame, as I don't feel I can go back anymore even though it used to be a favorite.

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04/11/2007 Posted by thelwani

Had a creme brule cheesecake which I expected to be better than it was. Atmosphere isn't anything unusual or spectacular. Read parking signs.

10/20/2006 Posted by sreeroy

The place was a bit smaller than I imagined (it's only one floor), but it has a nice atmosphere. I had an iced coffee mocha and a slice of carrot cake, and they were both delicious. It would be nice if the cafe served food though. Also, you should know that it's cash only if you go. Basically, it's your average corner coffee shop.

Pros: good desserts and coffee

Cons: small size, cash only

03/31/2005 Posted by krazy310

How fitting is the name. As the biggest insomniac, I've found refuge studying here on weekend nights. They have a wide selection of hot and cold beverages. I haven't had the opportunity to try their desserts, however I think I'm going to have to give in with their different kinds of cheesecakes behind the case! Here, you'll find a mellow crowd........writers, students, people on dates. The crowd is mellow, courteous and friendly.............overall, Insomnia Cafe has fast become one of my favorites here in LA!

Pros: Open Late, Atmosphere

03/25/2005 Posted by mhertz01

Laptops abound at this cafe, with seating that invites you to meet someone new every time you go. If you'd rather have your own space, go after work, because it gets crowded on the weekends. The desserts hold their own and there's a good selection of caffeinated beverages.

11/02/2003 Posted by allenday

this is a nice spot to hang out with friends for a few hours, or even to take a date. the seating is comfy and the atmosphere is nice. don't think you can come here with your laptop though. wireless access is billed hourly at a steep rate.

Pros: comfy seating, people watching

Cons: parking difficult, expensive wireless, not enough seating