What does coffee cost in Los Angeles, CA?
Based on 10 real menu prices for a 12 oz latte at independent coffee shops in the Los Angeles area, collected by Fresh Cup in Summer 2026.
+7.2% vs other large metros
Median price at independent shops, at each drink's standard size. Red is pricier than the national median, green is cheaper. Faded drinks have fewer than 5 prices.
A 12 oz latte is $5.63 here. That's +12.6% compared with the country and +7.2% compared with other large metros.
10 prices, from $4.00 to $6.75. The middle of the pack is $5.63.
An iced latte runs $4.00 here against $5.75 hot, a $1.75 discount for the same drink over ice.
Is coffee expensive in Los Angeles?
It's pricier than the country. The typical 12 oz latte at an independent shop is $5.63 here and $5.00 nationally.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
It's a little pricier than California as a whole. A 12 oz latte is $5.63 in Los Angeles and $5.50 across California.
Is coffee more expensive in Los Angeles or San Diego?
Los Angeles is a little cheaper. A 12 oz latte is typically $5.63 in Los Angeles and $5.75 in San Diego, a $0.12 difference. That's based on only 9 prices in San Diego, so treat it as a rough read.
Is coffee more expensive in Los Angeles or San Francisco?
Los Angeles is pricier. A 12 oz latte is typically $5.63 in Los Angeles and $5.25 in San Francisco, a $0.38 difference. That's based on only 7 prices in San Francisco, so treat it as a rough read.
Is coffee more expensive in Los Angeles or Portland, OR?
Los Angeles is a little pricier. A 12 oz latte is typically $5.63 in Los Angeles and $5.50 in Portland, OR, a $0.13 difference.
Is coffee more expensive in Los Angeles or Lebanon, OR?
Los Angeles is a little pricier. A 12 oz latte is typically $5.63 in Los Angeles and $5.50 in Lebanon, OR, a $0.13 difference. That's based on only 5 prices in Lebanon, OR, so treat it as a rough read.
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| Drink | Menu name | Oz | Price | Shop | Metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latte | House Latte | 12 | $5.25 | Carter | Austin |
| Cold Brew | Nitro Cold Brew | 16 | $5.75 | Epoch | Dallas |
| Cappuccino | Cappuccino | 6 | $4.50 | Merit | Houston |
| Mocha | Mexican Mocha | 12 | $6.00 | Fleet | Portland |
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