Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen

An independent daytime café that appeared on HBO’s Insecure, Hilltop offers high-quality coffee and tea—including a delicious lavender latte—and a simple all-day menu of pastries, grain bowls, sandwiches and “droptops” (fully loaded toasts). Powdery beignets and weekend-only waffles round out the café’s food offerings, which are substantial enough for a full-on meal. Both South L.A. locations (Slauson and Inglewood) have plenty of tables and a few charging outlets apiece, but the Inglewood shop’s lofted couch seating are more optimal for casual morning or afternoon hangs.