As we’re all aware, we live in a post-pandemic world where many of us haven’t returned to a typical office work environment. The work-from-home phenomenon has become something of a norm, in this country and abroad, and it doesn’t seem to be changing – at least significantly – any time soon, evidenced by the number of folks still doing what it takes to pay the bills at home, in coffee shops and even in parks.

The following are our picks for the best spots around town when you need to get some work done outside the house.

Blue Bottle Coffee, located at 20929 Ventura Boulevard Suite 26, was designed to be a space that pairs with your coffee – and just like any food or scent, the aesthetics around you should heighten your experience. Whether gathering with friends or searching for solitude to complete that work project, stepping into Blue Bottle café turns each coffee into a meaningful moment. All coffees here exceed specialty-grade standards, while specialty coffee must register 80 points or higher on a 100-point scale; Blue Bottle, to that end, only purchases specialty coffees that register 84 or above. What’s more, Blue Bottle’s roasting and shipping processes are optimized to ensure all its coffees are delivered as fresh as possible, whether to its subscribers or the cafes. And, for every coffee, the company creates a custom roast designed for the best expression of a flavor profile, with exact flavors to aim for and the aforementioned scoring system to ensure the mark is hit every time. 

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, located at 6316 Topanga Canyon Boulevard Suite 1100, has always been passionate about connecting loyal customers with carefully handcrafted products; its legacy dates back to 1963 when the first store in SoCal opened, and founder Herb Hyman began importing and roasting coffee. At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, the art of crafting the best-tasting coffee demands respecting each individual roast, knowing the specific origin and roast degree for each coffee, and allowing for an intense flavor that can be traced back to its earliest beginnings. By varying origin characteristics and the roast degree of each coffee, CB&TL carefully crafts the flavor categories you know and enjoy every day – from light and subtle to dark and distinctive, these treats make the perfect companion for your coffee shop workday.

Juicy Ladies, located at 22423 Ventura Boulevard, offers an evolving menu that focuses on nutrition without compromising food quality and taste…an admirable goal that is ultimately achieved through thoughtful planning and innovative culinary approaches. This organic juice bar and café with vegan, vegetarian, paleo, and keto options make a great place to stop and get some work done as you feast on a nutrient-dense diet that provides the energy needed to thrive and focus. Owners Magal Nagar and Kinzie Oppenheim were passionate about healthy food and spreading healthy lifestyles throughout their communities and have been exuding that passion for 13 years now. 

Tang & Java, located at 22776 Ventura Boulevard Suite D, offers a relaxed, friendly environment alongside thirst-quenching beverages and savory bites that are rarely experienced in Los Angeles. Established in 2021, Tang & Java boasts specialty brews, including Crème Brulee Latte, Lavender Vanilla Latte, Turmeric Latte, Ube Latte, and Chagaccino, the latter made from Chaga mushroom cinnamon, vanilla, cacao, and monk fruit sweetener. The bottom line is that when some healthy drinking and snacking is on the agenda while getting that report ready for the boss, Tang & Java represents the perfect backdrop. 

A coffee shop is a wonderful place to kick back with friends and relax on the weekends, but these warm and welcoming environments have gained popularity as the perfect workspace for remote employees. Explore the benefits of working or studying in a café, with these aforementioned suggestions around Woodland Hills offering a way to do it as productively as possible.