Curated
Sightglass Coffee interior

Sightglass Coffee

Closed
opens 7 AM
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Roaster
In-house
Food
Cold food · Hot food

Curator’s note

Eight years of buying from one grower is the sort of thing that shows up in the cup and nowhere in the branding, and at Sightglass it is the reason to walk past the produce and the wine list to reach the bar. The Morrisons have been gone since 2024, so what gets poured now is the standard they left behind.

The Curated Order
The drink
Owl's Howl

The flagship espresso blend, a medium roast from Central America and East Africa, poured in every espresso drink at the cafe.

The food
Breakfast Burrito

Eggs, cheddar, jalapeno aioli, hashbrowns, and pico de gallo in a flour tortilla with sour cream and salsa roja.

The coffee

Roasting happens on site on dual mid-century Probat machines under Director of Coffee Joseph Towery, and the single-origin list names farm and producer down to Colombia's Finca Alcatraz, where an eight-year relationship with grower Wilfredo Ule Vargas produced a Cup of Excellence finalist Pink Bourbon lot. The V60 pour-over is prepared cup by cup alongside espresso built on the house Owl's Howl blend, and bags carry a printed roast date, roasted to order.

The beansCurrent lineup
  • Owl's Howl

    Central America, East Africa

    Roast
    Medium
    Process
    Washed

    Cacao Nib · Stone Fruit · Candied Orange Peel

  • Ethiopia, Worka Chelbessa, Yirgacheffe, Organic

    Ethiopia, Gedeb, Yirgacheffe · 1,900-2,200 meters above sea level

    Roast
    Light
    Varietals
    Ethiopian Heirloom
    Process
    Washed
    Producer
    Worka Chelbessa Washing Station

    Peach · Boysenberry · Elderflower

  • Colombia, Finca Alcatraz, Wilfredo Ule Vargas, Pink Bourbon

    Colombia, Oporapa, Huila · 1,780 meters above sea level

    Roast
    Light
    Varietals
    Pink Bourbon
    Process
    Washed
    Producer
    Finca Alcatraz, Wilfredo Ule Vargas

    Lychee · Kumquat · Wildflower Honey

  • Colombia, Finca Alcatraz, Wilfredo Ule Vargas, Caturra

    Colombia, Oporapa, Huila · 1,780 meters above sea level

    Roast
    Medium-light
    Varietals
    Caturra
    Process
    Washed
    Producer
    Finca Alcatraz, Wilfredo Ule Vargas

    Riesling · Honeycomb · Crème brûlée

  • Ethiopia, Tagel Alemayehu, Hambela

    Ethiopia, Hambela, Guji · 2,350 meters above sea level

    Roast
    Light
    Varietals
    Dega, Kurume
    Process
    Washed
    Producer
    Tagel Alemayehu

    Raspberry · Honeydew · Key Lime

  • Honduras, Nueva Esperanza, David Muñoz

    Honduras, El Cielito, Santa Barbara · 1,550-1,600 meters above sea level

    Roast
    Light
    Varietals
    Pacas
    Process
    Washed
    Producer
    Nueva Esperanza, David Muñoz

    Blackberry · Caramel · Cacao Nib

The room

Seth Boor of Boor Projects built the room around a hand-patinated copper bar and concrete floors stained a custom crimson, referencing old Hollywood, Mario Bellini's sculptural furniture, and Adolf Loos' Cafe Museum in Vienna. The room holds up to 150 guests across several zones plus a patio, the company's first dedicated outdoor space.

The work-test
WifiSolidReliable for most tasks
OutletsSomeSome along the walls
SeatingSpaciousLots of room to spread
NoiseModerateEasy conversation level
LaptopsLimitedWelcome outside peak hours

The vibe

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People

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