The best places to study in Los Angeles
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Los Angeles best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Highly Likely, Sightglass Coffee and Civil Coffee.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01Highly Likely
café4310 West Jefferson BoulevardWi‑FiWork 100
They also have a large bar inside so if you’re less in a coffee mood you can do work over a beer or a glass of wine instead. Can’t recommend enough, super fast wifi too!
r/AskLosAngelesMay 2024 02Sightglass Coffee
café7051 Willoughby AvenueWi‑FiPowerWork 100
There’s free Wi-Fi and plenty of space to stretch out if you want to find a flat surface and get some work done
Time Out Los AngelesAugust 2025 03Civil Coffee
café5629 North Figueroa StreetWi‑FiWork 100
The WiFi is solid, and there’s enough seating to settle in for a few hours.
Orlagh ClaireDecember 2025 04Cafe Dulce (Little Tokyo)
café134 Japanese Village Plaza Mall★ 4.5Wi‑FiWork 100
Cafe Dulce is a casual counter-serve cafe in Little Tokyo, downtown Los Angeles, serving specialty coffees, pastries, and light fare. The space draws praise for friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere.
05Little Tokyo Branch Library
library203 South Los Angeles Street★ 4.2Wi‑FiWork 100
Little Tokyo Branch Library is a public library in downtown Los Angeles with a beautiful, clean building that serves as a community resource. The space is quiet and has a small computer area with several public-access PCs.
06Starbucks
café350 South Grand Avenue★ 4.2Wi‑FiWork 100
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
07Chinatown Branch Library
library639 North Hill Street★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 100
08Malabar Branch Library
library2801 Wabash AveWi‑FiWork 100
09Alhambra Public Library
library410 W Main StWi‑FiWork 100
10Cypress Park Branch Library
library1150 Cypress AveWi‑FiWork 100
