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Coffee shops near University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

12coffee shops within 1 mile
2within a ten-minute walk
67%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 12 coffee shops within a mile of University of California-Los Angeles, 2 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 73 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are Wilshire Blvd (5) and Gayley Ave (3).

The closest coffee shops to UCLA

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • A cortado or flat white — To judge espresso and milk.
  • Pour-over — To taste the beans.
  • Drip coffee — If you need it fast.
  • A pastry — If baked in-house or by a good bakery.

How to spot a good one

  • Fresh-roasted beans — Roasted within the last few weeks, with a roast date on the bag. Many good shops roast their own or name their roaster.
  • Espresso pulled with care — Not bitter or sour. A good cortado or flat white is the easiest test.
  • Milk steamed properly — Silky microfoam, not big bubbles or scalded milk.

The whole picture is in the coffee guide.

Questions about coffee shops near UCLA

How many coffee shops are near UCLA?
Open map listings put 12 coffee shops within a mile of University of California-Los Angeles, 2 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 73 within 3 miles. About 67% are independent rather than chains.
Which coffee shops are closest to UCLA?
580 Café Wesley Foundation Serving UCLA (0.3 mi), Bruin Cafe (0.5 mi), Mon Amour Cafe (0.7 mi), Ministry of Coffee (0.7 mi) and Relaxtation (0.8 mi).
Where are most coffee shops near UCLA?
The busiest streets are Wilshire Blvd (5) and Gayley Ave (3).

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