The 7 Best Coffee Shops in Chinatown
Homegirl Café
Homegirl Café is the cafe side of the Homeboy Industries operation, serving baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, and salads out of their Chinatown home base. It is genuinely well liked by a lot of people, and you can reserve a table, order to go, or get it delivered.
Chimney Coffee House
A hip but casual cafe on N Main St pouring locally roasted coffee alongside elevated breakfast plates and sandwiches. Solid neighborhood spot when you want something a step above a standard coffee run.
CBS Seafood
A casual, no-frills Chinatown staple at 700 N Spring St doing rolling dim sum carts and Cantonese seafood at budget-friendly prices. It moves a lot of covers, so expect a wait on weekends, but a large to-go menu makes it easy to grab and head out.
The Courtyard Cafe at The California Endowment
Tucked inside The California Endowment building on N Alameda, this cafe is one of the more quietly beloved spots in the area, with a strong and consistent track record across a large number of reviews. Worth knowing about if you're nearby.
Endorffeine
A sleek, minimalist espresso bar in Chinatown doing artisanal coffee drinks and occasional dessert tastings. It's a clean, focused operation, good for a quick takeout coffee when you want something a step above the usual. Well liked by regulars in the neighborhood.
Quickly
A counter-serve stop on N Hill for Taiwanese bubble tea in a wide range of flavors, plus Asian desserts and snacks. It's a chain, but a reliable and affordable one when you want a quick drink fix in the neighborhood. Order at the counter and take it to go.
Ten Ren's Tea Time
Ten Ren's on N Hill is a neighborhood cafe with a following, well regarded by the people who frequent it. Takeout only, so plan accordingly.