Each weekend, when we have gotten tired from studying on campus and want to try something new, my friends and I start to look for cafés around downtown to spend the day in, with good coffee and a good view being our top two criteria. There is an abundance of trendy cafés to visit in Los Angeles, and I have rounded up a few of my favorites.

1. Urth Caffé

Of course this is one of the most touristy food places in Los Angeles, and definitely a little bit overpriced, but studying here is worth it when you run into the occasional celebrity.

2. Bird’s Nest Cafe

Conveniently located only a few minutes away from USC, Bird's Nest offers aesthetically pleasing and great-tasting food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3. Loit Café

This coffee shop is fairly new, located in downtown LA. Charcoal drinks are their signature, and the large shop offers an abundance of seats, so you don't have to worry about crowding, like at most cafes.

4. TeaShot

Not only do they have interesting flavors, like blueberry lemonade tea and their signature coffee shot inside a cookie cup, but the small shop is also hidden in Little Tokyo. The location makes for the perfect study spot, with the lack of bustle, the ambient lights, and the vibrant art.

5. Starbucks

A true favorite; you can find one pretty much at every corner. The atmospheric music and the classic coffee flavors create the perfect studying vibe.