Cognoscenti Coffee

Why it’s on the route

Cognoscenti was started by Yeekai Lim, who left architecture to open a pop-up inside Proof Bakery before settling into this compact space on Washington Boulevard, beneath Clive Wilkinson's architecture offices. It first built its name pouring beans from roasters such as Heart and Counter Culture, and now roasts its own coffee in downtown LA. The tiny bar of concrete, brushed metal and white oak serves espresso and pour-over.

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