Had their buttermilk scone and it was delicious! Since it's one of those weird hot days in LA, I opted for their iced black tea lemonade. It's a great place to get work done since there is outside seating and two floors worth of work space with loads of outlets. It's quiet enough to enjoy by yourself to catch up on reading. Love the interior too - maroon painted walls sharing space with brick walls, with golden rails and a beautiful chandelier. Nice! I would've given it 3 stars for the food ($8.50 for a scone and a small lemonade?!) but it's such a nice place overall so that's a +1 read more

Bricks & Scones - Second floor seating! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super cute coffee shop that serves delish bakery items. They serve the local roast Mill Coffee and offer almond milk n soy options! I had the white chocolate lavender scone- not too over powering with ther lavender herb and had a good scone base. I love the spaces upstairs and outside, lots of seating options. Get there early this place is trendy n gets filled up with students working for hours. Tip: Like all coffee shops I've learned to bring my own ext cord or power strip! read more

Bricks & Scones - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best place to go for work sessions or meeting a friend for a coffee / tea. They have it all, great atmosphere, good indoor and outdoor seating, delicious drinks and a variety of food. However, It's a bit pricey for a typical casual work style cafe. I choose this spot over any larchmont spot anytime. read more

First of all, the servers are so unfriendly! My mom ordered an iced coffee and they made it hot, and when she asked for it iced like she initially ordered, they gave her attitude, rolled their eyes, and spoke to one another about her. The food is frozen from the freezer, not fresh, and for the price, so not worth it! I ordered a blueberry French toast and I got a regular French toast with 3 blueberries sprinkled on top. We sat outside even though it was 90 degrees, because the inside smells like bathroom! So disappointed and upset we had this experience. Won't come back again or recommend. read more

Probably my favorite studying spot, I just hope they could separate the seating, outside for socializing & chatting, inside for people who need quietness. read more

I've been here a few times and love the food and teas here BUT... as of late the crowd has definitely changed and that matters!: 25+ mins wait for a latte....really? not so bad since we spent 20 mins just looking for a spot to sit! this matters a lot because part of why we liked coming here is the cozy feeling the place gives. Now don't get me wrong, the scones and such are great but it is now overly crowded with people that like to think they are "studying" but are really just people watching and trying so hard to look "elite'. Wish people would just get there food enjoy it and head on out to starbucks if they want to stare at people and mooch off the wifi too. To each there own. i'll be back for more blueberry scones (IT IS Awesome!!!) when in the area, it is great. Just a bit sorry to share it with "hipster, neo, elitist" (or whatever you call yourselves now) wanna be's. I guess it can't be avoided with Yelp and the fact that this small place is Awesome. Great job Bricks & Scones, i don't want you guys to grow huge and lose the cozy touch, a bit selfish of me but the new crowd soaking up chairs for hours with their 1 tea purchase just might be working to my favor, i'll just get my stuff "to-go" so it's a win win for us both... just don't make me wait 25+ mins for a freaking latte and we'll be cool alright! =) read more

It's amazing they're doing delivery now! I love this place and I'm usually there but now during Covid I'm staying home to work now and my cravings are still satisfied read more

Lovely place to study/work/chill. Plenty of outside seating in the front and even more in the back (with more privacy.) Large menu filled with options everyone could pick from! I recommend any of the scones!! read more

Does anyone else notice the guy who sits at the entrance drawing people as they walk in?! I didn't even notice this until I walked past him one day and saw my face sketched on his tablet. Why does the cafe give him a reserved table for this.... I feel pretty uncomfortable every time I come in. Besides that, this is probably the best study spot in LA. Lots of shaded outdoor seating with outlets everywhere as well as some seating inside (it's super dark inside though). Their sandwiches and breakfast items are above average for cafe food, but not quite regular restaurant quality. They do overcharge though-- their farmers breakfast (eggs, potatoes, bacon, toast) is $15 now. Sandwiches are around $8 for half (very tiny) to $11 for a whole. Overall, it's worth paying more for the food here since the atmosphere is so nice. Def one of the best places to get work done! read more

This is a great place for a study spot. I got the smoked salmon eggs benedict and it was surprisingly pretty good for a coffee place. There is plenty of seating areas whether it be outside, upstairs and in the back. I really liked that they had a variety of tables, some big long tables or some private small tables. It's a great place to come and get some serious work done but with a good bite to eat. We definitely visit again. read more

Bricks & Scones - Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So fantastic! From ordering to service to food. Amazing. Pastries too. Outside patio was comfortable and easy seating. Will return!!!

Trying to find a relaxing and spacious atmosphere to study, I ended up finding Bricks & Scones on yelp. I walked into the establishment and was awe-struck by the spiraling staircase and gorgeous chandelier. The cafe itself has 2 floors, where the 1st floor has wooden picnic style seating and the 2nd floor had more individual table seating. The wifi was fast and it was rare to see snags with the internet connection. The only disappointment I had was the portion size of their food. I ordered a half portion chicken sandwich with soup and somehow the sandwich was smaller than my fist. I'm a 5'8 girl... that's not even a snack for me! With the prices they were charging, they can definitely be more lenient with their portion sizes. read more

Honestly, Bricks & Scones could serve mud pies straight from Satan's bowels and I'd still come here. Fortunately, their coffees and teas are good. I go to cafes for the seating and ambiance. That's it. I can make good coffee at home but I can't enjoy a book or a writing session if I'm situated on Venice & La Cienega and breathing the exhaust fumes of a Range Rover battalion. Bricks & Scones is a gem of a rarity of a unique gift in that it has an amazing patio with ample seating that looks out onto the bourgie, lightly trafficked Larchmont boulevard in *addition* to having a spacious two floored interior with a bunch of warm, cozy chairs and benches. It's truly a gem in a city whose real estate cauldron is bubbling over with dollars no one has and where 6 tables and a dozen chairs is considered standard cafe fare. Prices are on par with third wave coffee and for the love of Jobeker, please tip your barista. I realize editorials are not a great part of reviews, but I'm amazed at the desire of so many people to act like Steve Buscemi from Reservoir Dogs and deny the fact that whether it's popular or not, tipping is simply part of American culture. If you can afford $7 for a coffee and scone, you can afford $8-9 for a coffee and scone to subsidize a living wage and alleviate the guilt of coming across as a miserly dollar cruncher. When in Rome, and all that. read more

Delish coffee and scones. Cute ambience with plenty of tables in front. Upstairs is cute an quiet. Great for studying read more

I really don't understand the great reviews for this place but here we go... I decided to try it with my partner after reading the reviews and driving by several times. The place tries way to hard to be trendy, with kitschy, nonfunctional tables to dine off of (as the functioning ones are taken up by squatters typing away on their laptops because they can't afford wifi at home- one guy behind me had his shoes off and his feet up on a chair...really?!). It's so quiet in the dining areas that you feel like you'll irritate the squatters while you try to have a conversation. Then comes the extortionate prices- 2 BLTs and 2 coffees for $37. Yes, almost $40 for 2 pieces of dried bacon, cheap sourdough and unripe tomato with some mayo slabbed on. The employees seem disinterested and as unenthused working here as I was during the entire experience. read more

Great place to hang out. My americano was greet, scone was a little dry which is a shame considering Scone is in their name.

Ton of seats and a lot of 2 tops, corner spaces, definitely made for studying. There's no music so it's perfect for quiet time. It's dim and you have options for lights. Best time to come is a weekday morning around 8am for a slower time period. Huge menu of coffee, pastries, and menu items both healthy and non healthy. I've been to a ton of spots and whoever designed this place went to college and knows exactly what you need for a study spot! read more

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Probably my favorite coffee shop to get work done at. It feels like you're in someone's big house full of furniture and is super cozy. They have plenty of outlets although finding a spot inside can be a challenge. I usually settle in with a latte and work away on my laptop but they've got plenty of pastries, salads, etc. so you could potentially stay here a long, long time. I would also meet up with a friend here to chat on the patio. The indoor section seems like its not really a chatting it up kind of zone. I usually street park around the neighborhood. read more

Oh my! Great coffee and tea! What wonderful house made pastries! Try the Lavender scones! Great Lattes and huge menu. The place has beautiful decor. A spiral staircase leads to a large upper area. A lovely libby where yiu order. My companion had Matcha Tea and enjoyed it. One downside is that all tables upstairs and down were taken with laptops and no tables for diners. Nobody was talking and many tables underutilized with one person sitting with a laptop not drinking or eating. It looked like a library. Every nook and cranny had someone studying Free wifi often brings freeloaders who take up tables. I see other reviews noting the same problem with inside tables. We had to sit out on the patio. It was chilly and dark but pretty plants. The barista said they could not have outside heaters due to fire safety. Therefore, i recommend you only go in the afternoon on a sunny day. There must be a college nearby. They need to do something about that. Perhaps limit laptop study peeps to a long table or a bar along one wall or one room only!! read more

The workers are super friendly! The food is average! It is a quiet cafe though!! It is a good place to study or just to grab brunch read more

Bricks & Scones - Croissant Panini & Strawberry Banana smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was looking forward to this café cos the pic of green tea scone looked so tasty! At first time I tried green tea scone and butter scone ( a little forget it's name)! But I was a little disappointed at the green tea scone because the green tea flavor wasn't very strong and I couldn't even taste the tea flavor! Coffee and environment are good though! read more

Bricks & Scones - Green tea scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Cool little spot to study on a Sunday as street parking is not to challenging to find. I arrived around 12:45pm in the afternoon and was able to get a table with a lamp. It's kinda of a dark spot. Everyone is here to work or study upstairs so was nice to pick up on that vibe and stay focused. The staff are friendly and many different scones to choose from if scones are your thing. WiFi is free and it seems reasonably fast. The music is not to loud and has sort of an "Austin Powers" theme. I would highly recommend this as a break from Starbucks or the library. read more

Love this place ! Came here to study and it was pretty quiet in the morning but got a little louder around 12:00. There is an upstairs study area with smaller tables and a downstairs study area with a mix of larger and smaller study tables! Also the scones are phenomenal ! I tried the green tea and white chocolate scone which wasn't too sweet with a hint of green tea flavor. Super tasty snack! I also highly recommend the chewy sesame bun ! It is something I have never had before and I loved the chewiness and the unique flavor. read more

Bricks & Scones - Green tea whit chocolate scone and chewy sesame bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I met a friend for coffee in Larchmont and since I live in WeHo, asked him where to meet as my friend lived in Los Feliz. We met half way in Larchmont and found this place on Yelp. I must say, I was quite impressed with the outdoor area. Definitely will come back again. The coffee was fine and you can't say no to a scone...so perfect. They also have other baked goods and salads. Overall a good experience. read more

The place is a very good place for studying! Tables and chairs are abundant. There is very limited parking space at the back but street parking is ample. read more

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Went to this place at around 4pm on Sunday and it was a lovely study spot. Although the "quiet zone" was packed, the downstairs area had a lot of space and was overall quiet. I ordered an oat milk macchiato and it was delicious! The blueberry lemon scone, on the other hand, was very mediocre. I loved that it wasn't too sweet but I did not taste any blueberry or lemon flavor. read more

I went out of my way to check out Bricks & Scones since it was recommended to me as a great place to work. Maybe I just hit at an off moment because I left feeling disappointed by the whole experience. I like regular, drip coffee. For plain ol' drip coffee it cost me $4.25, sans refills. It was fine, but certainly not spectacular to warrant its price tag. Drip coffee, guys. The service wasn't very friendly and I saw the man making the drinks blatantly ignore the cashier's questions on my behalf each time she spoke to him. It does have a cool setting with lots of seating indoors, upstairs and on the patio. I found a small table upstairs, set up my lap top and then could not connect to the wifi. I tried and tried to no avail. It's possible it was my laptop's issue but it was fine at home. So my special work trip was a bust. If someone wanted to treat me to coffee and just chitchat, then I'd be willing to try again. read more

So this is a cute, cute spot. Totally unassuming in size from the outside. Tons of seating, quiet -outside of the Big Sean bumping in the front - which I don't mind, outside of maybe play the clean version just in case there are kiddos. Now on to the food...had the crumb cake it was delicious! I had them warm it up and it was perfect. The Breve Latte was yummy and creamy just the way I like it. So why not 5 stars....service...the cashier just seemed like she couldn't be bothered. Like I was annoying her by just ordering food and asking for basic things. Now everyone has bad days but no matter how nice I was to her she just acted annoyed. That doesn't make for a welcoming environment. Grab a smile or a shot of caffeine just so your customers know you do really want them there. Outside of that great "little" spot in Larchmont! read more

This place is perfect for studying! They have plenty of seating, plugs, and the food, coffee, and pastries are great. I got the burrito bowl, which was delicious and filling. I recommend the spicy guacamole with it. For coffee, I got the sea salt latte with almond milk and it was pretty good. If you don't like your coffee super sweet, my friend got the same latte and requested it with less sweetener and she was a fan. I also love that they have such an extensive tea menu. As for the pastries, my friend and I split a "plain" scone which I believe was called the cream cheese scone, and we both liked it. I'm excited to go back and try some more of the other scones. The parking is a bit annoying, I parked in the Larchmont shopping area nearby and just walked. They have a structure there if you cannot find any street parking. They have some residential areas you can park at as well, but they have a lot of restrictions with permits and whatnot so be careful. read more

Bricks & Scones - Sea salt latte and plain scone...I believe it was called the cream cheese scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Shhh don't tell! This is one of the best spots to grab a coffee and sit for a few hours during the pandemic.

Just OK. I showed up after my sweat appointment at Shape House across the street. It just happened to be that I've had Bricks & Scones bookmarked for years already. Closing time is 8pm on a Saturday and I showed up at 7:30. It was DEAD - they wouldn't be missing much if they stayed open any longer. Was hoping to find a good selection of scones (even 30 minutes before closing), but I was greeted with the oh-so-usual mixed berry scone. Whatever. The nice young boy asks if I want it warmed up. "Yes, please!". Also, he asks if I want butter and jam. Also a "yes..". He microwaved it for 5 seconds so it had the creepy leftover temperature. Butter would have melted better if it was directly in the sun. The scone was good and I liked the saltiness of it. But this place wasn't as magical as I hoped for. I'd probably recommend this place for studying as it had the young person/quiet study-time vibe. read more

beautiful place to sit and study, have coffee! the workers are really nice as well! amazing place

Sticks and stones may break my bones but Bricks and Scones will always love me And you know what? I will always love them too! Bricks and Scones, which is located in Los Angeles, is an awesome coffee and tea house/dessert bar. A group of friends and I visited this place the other night for some late night drinks and treats. Because they offer free WiFi, the beautifully decorated dining area was jammed packed full of people studying so we decided to grab a table on their large outside patio. Since it was a somewhat chilly night, and because their outdoor heaters were out of propane, the girls who worked there provided us with some blankets to cover up with. After we got seated my friend and I went inside and ordered a bunch of different items for the table to share. This is what we ordered Blueberry Muffin- served warm Peanut Butter and Jelly Panini Nutella and banana Panini Cranberry walnut scone with butter and jelly Blueberry and cream cheese filled pastry- served warm Red Velvet cupcake Carrot cupcake Two pumpkin Spice hot chocolates Almond milk latte A pot of hot peach tea and a pot of min tea Everything we ordered was amazing. The pumpkin spice hot chocolate was phenomenal. It tasted just like a slice of warm pumpkin pie. The two cupcakes we got were both super moist and their cream cheese frosting was smooth and creamy. Both the warm blueberry muffin and the warm blueberry cream cheese filled pastry were delicious. Both dessert Panini's were fantastic. They were served pipping hot and stuffed full of their respected ingredients. They used chunky peanut butter in their PB&J Panini, which I thought was awesome. My favorite thing though had to be their cranberry walnut scone. It was also served warm and came with a side of fresh butter and jelly. This scone was tasty plain but once I spread the butter and jelly all over it, it became unforgettable. This was one of the best scones I have ever had. I did not happen to try the hot almond milk or the teas but I was told they were great. The service here was great. The girls working the evening we went were extremely friendly and patient with us. Since it was my first time there, I asked so many questions about their products. The employees answered all my questions and even gave us some suggestions on what we should try. All of our treats and drinks came out within minutes of us ordering them. From what I remember the prices here were not bad at all. I don't remember any drink or treat being over a few dollars a piece. If your in the Los Angeles area and feel like some delicious goodies then you have to check out Bricks and Scones. I can't wait to come back here and try some of their other delicious looking treats. I only wish I would have asked why they named this place Bricks and Scones. I saw and tried their scones but from what I could see there were no bricks in sight. I'm confused. read more

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I had trouble locating Bricks and Scones' parking lot so I ended up driving around the block once before realizing that the narrow drive-way belonged to the tea house. Luckily, there were 2 open spots (out of 8) so I didn't have to worry about the 2-hour limit at the street meters. If you happen to nab a spot, a quick suggestion for you: back up into the space for a easy time driving out of the lot. Since there is only enough space for 1 car to enter or exit the driveway, it's best NOT to park head-in style. Anyway, I walked in at 11AM on a weekday and was surprised to see so many people tapping away on their laptops already. I guess when you provide free WiFi and lemon-flavored water, people will take advantage! I ordered a cranberry-walnut scone ($2.75) and took a seat at one of the few open tables left. I quickly devoured the scone while trying pathetically to keep crumbs from getting all over the table. Good thing all the other patrons had their eyes glued to their laptop. After I was done, my friend showed up and sat down at the table with me. She quickly realized that the room was REALLY quiet and suggested we sit outside. I'm glad we did that because it was really nice to be able to sit under a giant umbrella sipping my small latte while gabbing away with a good buddy without feeling guilty for talking! Bricks and Scones is pretty much picture-perfect for anyone who loves the dimly-lit-old-school-coffee-house scene. It is a very cozy environment with a limited amount of couches and tables for you to settle in while reading a good book, working on your paper, or eating some freshly-prepared fruits and scones. I was a bit sick when I came to B&S so I can't really attest to the deliciousness of the food, but I know that they had good texture. I know, what a lame review, right?! read more

Quick tips: 1. Parking options There is a parking lot but it is teeny tiny and accommodates only 2-3 cars. Opt for street parking (bring quarters) OR residential parking (a nice brisk walk). OR go on a Sunday with free street parking (yayyyy) 2. Check out upstairs. It's a bit more private and quiet for anyone wanting to get work done with minimal distractions. Highly recommend this place for studying! You get a choice of indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of outlets to charge your laptops, tablets etc, and to top it off, all the baristas are so sweet and make a mean espresso! If you're hungry, fear not! They offer a good variety of sandwiches and pastries so you won't fall into that hangry trap. read more

WATCH OUT! I gotta vent! This place I now call the Christian Science Reading Room with caffeine. (And white flour products) which are sometimes too dry. Get the soup. Yeah, I am breaking my usual pattern of sticking with local joints in the Mid City area because sometimes I have to say stuff that has to do with the twisted culture we live in. Okay. Organizing my own twisted thoughts. Thought 1: this is a public place with good food, okay coffee (not as good as Groundworks) and pretty interior decor. It's near my kid's school and not on the main drag. I like it! Thought 2: "Wow, let's have our board of directors meetings here, etc. Great ambiance and close to stuff. " Thought turns to action. Incident One: Took action on thought 2. And 10 minutes into the meeting (of 3 adults over 40) a mysterious hiss of SHHHHH! from across the room. Two of us inquired, "Um, what? Did someone say Shh? Talking to us or...?" Then a cronish woman with orange hair on a lap top decided to own it. As if we had insulted her, "I can hear you! I can hear your entire conversation!" Of course. That is because you are in the Christian Science Reading Room with caffeine. I glided over to the from counter asking in the nicest way (and I didn't want to be nice) "Are we not supposed to talk here?" Manager said, "The study area is upstairs. Of course you can talk." But the feeling was gone, the bubble was burst and our meeting disbanded, once your are scolded in front of a group of strangers....ick, Bad girls!! Incident Two: A month later, I go back to Caffeinated Christian Science Reading Room with my lap top and decide to become one of....THEM. This time I will not be shamed for talking in a coffee house because I have joined the Code of Silence. And then.... SNAG: Who do I see, writing on her lap top....someone I know well - and who, when I usually see her, is warm and loud and open and bla bla bla. I see she is writing - so I hold off greeting her. I plug in my lap top and wait for my caprese sandwich (affordable and tasted ok) Food Buzzer Vibrates. Aforementioned Friend hears buzzer, darts an eye up...in fact everyone looks up because in the Christian Science Reading Room with Caffeine, any slight noise is an anomaly and seriously frowned upon. I now smile at my "friend", even dared utter a word, "Hey D.....!" Before I could turn away to show her I'm not there to schmooze. she throws me a tense "better than" smile - points to iMac and says..... "This is my precious time." AHHH ! Ok. So. a. Out in pubic PLUS b.in a community where you know everyone... EQUALS c: I want to be seen and am a total jerk. What is it about this place, its cool brick walls, leather couch, and self automated cucumber water that turns ordinary people into ASSHOLES? Is it because it is half a block from the Main Larchmont Drag and their Entitled White Man Aura vapor has crossed Beverly onto Northern most Larchmont? (and don't get me started on Cafe Gratitude). Not five minutes later, same "friend's" cell phone rings. Not a ping or a soft bell, but one of those loud 1960 jarring land phone rings! She dare let it ring in this "sanctuary" - not once, twice, but THREE times. I guess the pearls of wisdom she was writing couldn't wait and the ringing could. Of course she ANSWERS it and proceeds to talk in a loud low voice so that all the quiet people could hear that she was wanted at a "shoot". What the hell? The workers at Bricks and Scones aren't rude narcissists. So why should the patrons be? And correct me if I am wrong, but weren't coffee houses the early hubs of revolutions and movements and stimulating conversation? After all, we're caffeinated (aka drugged). Why are we not aloud to meet live with each other, look other people in the eye, drink coffee and talk to each other without some crone in orange hair shrieking for us to shut up? If this place is a "Study" house, then it needs to come out and say so. I thought that was what the Library was for. But libraries are loud now, so this is all very confusing to me. Is it just a part of 2012 and that shift? Coffee houses are libraries and libraries are homeless shelters that also have access to porn? I hope this lap top trend isn't happening at Cafe Landtmann or any of the gorgeous Kaffeehauses in Vienna where great minds met to be inspired (and read the paper). As for me, I will stay a regular at Groundworks, where the huddled masses of L.A. Film School students, homeless barefoot men, aging bloggers and Zine editors and random people meeting with random people who might hire them in that moment, are all under one roof with Pennywise blasting in the background at 8:30 AM and Oscar will see me and hold up 4 fingers to test if I want 4 shots in my latte. And I can cry, laugh, write and talk to everyone in there without an iota of "shhh". And the ONLY thing frowned on are cell phones and the people who scream into them. Go where the love is, people. read more

Oh, Bricks & Scones, I heart you times a million! From the deliciously delightful ambiance with all its little nooks and cozy spots, to the cute ladies behind the counter, to the wonderful yummies that you bake, you are truly as good as it gets. And as if you couldn't get any sweeter, you do 2 for 1 pastries after 9:30pm. (HELLO LOVER). Bricks and Scones currently has my favorite red velvet cake cupcake in LA... and I dunno exactly why, except that its soft, moist, and made in house. The chocolate chip scone was also great, and I loved how the ladies warmed it up for us! And a great selection of teas, too! There were tons of people studying here, and my only sadness is that B & S isn't open later than 11...because really, I could sit there with my red velvet cupcakes all night long if they let me. read more

Love this place! Good place to study/work, I would say most ppl seem to be doing that. They play good (not so subtle) music so if you're really trying to get work done I would suggest earplugs, or noise cancelling headphones. It can get "cozy" so come early to snag a seat. The goods: I had a Hong Kong milk tea (unsweetened) with a chewy roll and let me just say they were perfect together. The chewy roll is a savory roll with a very, very faint sesame flavor -not salty- crunchy on the outside and warm/gooey in the middle. The Hong Kong milk tea is your typical milk tea but with (I'm assuming by the taste) a much higher black tea quality. I love me a good milk tea! The only thing missing is boba . Next time I want to try a sandwich (smelled so good) and the matcha scone read more

I've had Bricks & Scones bookmarked forever, so when my brilliant writer friend and partner in yet to be comitted crimes wanted to meet up for a very important literary meeting, I suggested that we meet here. I really need to start visiting these spots or else what's the point of bookmarking them, right? This place was cool. As far as ambiance it's an adorable coffee house. It's actually ideal for students or for working people. Most coffee houses have Wi-Fi and you can count on people being there with laptops, but this coffee house takes it to the next level. It was very library like on the Sunday afternoon I was here. Despite it being super crowded it was very quiet in there. Everyone there seemed to be working on a laptop writing a paper, a proposal, a dissertation, or a thesis. Books were out and lay in front of serious faced university sweatshirt wearing caffeinated mid-termers. If you are a student or need to go somewhere and get some serious shit done, this is your spot. However, if you are meeting your friend and want to discuss soy candles, ex boyfriends, and your creative process, maybe don't come here. Our lattes were delicious and the pastries in the case are baked on site and did look divine. The whole menu looked solid, but we only had lattes. Pumpkin I believe. Yummy. If you are thinking I didn't have a good time because of the sober atmosphere, don't worry. My friend scored a prime spot upstairs along the grand banister where we could gossip and still readily exchange secrets. Still, I think next time I'd like to visit with him among other talking people and not be surrounded by the mathletes from USC. Bricks & Scones is a solid little java joint for those seeking quiet solitude with their double shot of espresso. On my next occasion for coffee with a friend, I wont be coming here, however, when I need a spot to hide from the world and get my work done- I have found it. Anyway, I love being among students... It reminds me of simpler days in my life when my biggest worries were research papers, finals, and whether or not I was going to make in difference in the world. I'm still working on the last one. I hope you are too. Carry on friends. Xo Dre "Travelers, it is late. Life's sun is going to set. During these brief days that you have strength, be quick and spare no effort of your wings."~ Rumi read more

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If you want to get your smarts on and have your cake(er, scone) and eat it too, look no further than Larchmont Village. This place is my zen center for studying. It's like being in a house (upstairs is the quiet zone) and even downstairs most everyone is humming away on their mac, nose in their book or quietly discussing their up and coming trial (it seems there are a lot of attorney types that hang out here - but not the obnoxious as seen on TV variety - it's more like the patent attorney types here). The pastries are homemade and special. A hazelnut croissant to go with their Intelligentsia brewed java juice? Tell me where else in LA you're going to find a hazelnut croissant? The almond ones are delicious as well. The tomato soup is tangy and fresh. I admit, I find it weird that the B.L.A.T. (bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato) is one of the best I've had in the city and not at some fancy bistro on Melrose. Oh, and don't forget the tea and scones with clotted cream for $5 and the BYOB 10% discount for all you penny pinchers making my grandfather proud. read more