1of five · Espresso · Highland Park
Civil Coffee
Café & roaster · $$
The Morales brothers’ original café on Figueroa, with Mexican stone tile, a floor-to-ceiling marble wall, a mirrored espresso bar and a shaded patio. Beans come from Oaxaca, Chiapas and Guerrero. Order the Figueroa vanilla cold brew and chilaquiles; the kitchen stops at 2pm.
Counter orderOrder at the counter or ahead online. Metered street parking, plus a lot behind the café between Avenues 56 and 57.
Good for
A slow morningTall ceilings and a patio made for lingering.
BreakfastChilaquiles and pastries until the kitchen closes.
ReadingNo wifi, so it stays calm.
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