The 9 Best Coffee Shops in Sherman Oaks
Blu Jam Cafe
Blu Jam runs all-day breakfast with a creative American-European bent and a focus on sustainable ingredients, and the crowds on weekends speak to how well it lands. Worth going early if you want a table without a wait, though takeout and delivery are both options.
Garden Cafe
A casual, modern cafe on Woodman where wood-fired pizza anchors an American menu, with an outdoor patio that makes it a decent spot to linger. It takes reservations and also does takeout and delivery if you'd rather stay home.
Sweet Butter Kitchen
A quaint cafe on Ventura serving breakfast and lunch, think sandwiches and salads, with a small attached market for a few things to take home. It does a solid volume of business and handles takeout and delivery if you can't get a seat.
Happy Days Cafe
A bright, modern cafe on Ventura serving espresso, panini, artisanal churros, and ice cream, with vegan options in the mix. It's an affordable, easygoing stop and does takeout and delivery as well.
Tortoni
A well-loved neighborhood cafe with a budget-friendly price point and strong word of mouth. Details on the menu are limited, but the ratings suggest regulars keep coming back. Takeout and delivery available.
The Joint Eatery
One of the more enthusiastically reviewed coffee shops in the neighborhood, with a loyal following and a reputation that speaks for itself. Takeout and delivery are both on offer.
New York Bagel Cafe
A bakery on Ventura doing both traditional and gluten-free bagels, sandwiches, and coffee drinks. It covers the morning routine reliably and handles takeout and delivery if you're not stopping in.
Jinky's Cafe Sherman Oaks
Jinky's on Ventura is a well-loved breakfast and brunch spot known for Southwestern-influenced dishes and smoothies. It has a strong local following and also does takeout and delivery.
59th & Lex Cafe @ Bloomingdale's Sherman Oaks
A cafe inside the Sherman Oaks Bloomingdale's, handy if you need a break mid-shop without leaving the building. It offers takeout and delivery, so you can also grab something on your way through. Reviews are modest in number but generally positive.