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Coffee shops near University of Southern California (USC)

15coffee shops within 1 mile
9within a ten-minute walk
93%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 15 coffee shops within a mile of University of Southern California, 9 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 103 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are Trousdale Pkwy (2) and Exposition Blvd (2).

The closest coffee shops to USC

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 USC

How many coffee shops are near USC?
Open map listings put 15 coffee shops within a mile of University of Southern California, 9 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 103 within 3 miles. About 93% are independent rather than chains.
Which coffee shops are closest to USC?
Literatea (0.1 mi), Trojan Grounds (0.1 mi), Moreton Fig (0.1 mi), Ground Zero Performance Café (0.2 mi) and Usc Law School Cafe (0.2 mi).
Where are most coffee shops near USC?
The busiest streets are Trousdale Pkwy (2) and Exposition Blvd (2).

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