Bola 8 Y La Negra is where downtown Los Angeles comes for real coffee, bold cocktails, and an atmosphere that feels like home — whether you're powering through a workday or winding down after one.
1681
Wilshire Blvd
Craft Coffee
Single-origin beans
Bold Cocktails
Signature mixes
Downtown LA
Wilshire Blvd
Day & Night
Open seven days
Our Story
Bola 8 Y La Negra sits on one of Los Angeles' busiest corridors, but step inside and the city slows down. We built this space for people who want their coffee to actually taste like coffee and their cocktails to feel like an event.
The name comes from two worlds — the eight-ball energy of late nights and the darkness of a properly pulled espresso. It's not a contradiction. It's the point.
We source our beans directly, shake our cocktails by hand, and treat every guest like they're walking into a living room that happens to serve excellent drinks. No pretense. No performance. Just good taste, inside and out.
1681
Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
7
Days a week
AM→PM
All day, every day
The Vibe
Exposed brick, warm light, the hum of an espresso machine, and a playlist that moves with the room. This is what downtown LA feels like when it's not trying to impress anyone.
What People Say
"I've been coming here every morning for months. The cortado is consistently perfect, and the staff actually remembers your order. That's rare in this city."
Regular since day one
Downtown LA
"The La Negra cocktail changed my opinion on mezcal drinks. Smoky but smooth, and the atmosphere here makes it feel like a proper night out without leaving the neighborhood."
Weekend regular
Koreatown
"Best workspace coffee in the area — great Wi-Fi, not too loud, and the cold brew keeps me going through back-to-back meetings. This is my office now."
Remote worker
Mid-Wilshire
Walk in any time, or give us a call ahead. Either way, you're welcome here.
Find Us
1681 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 447-5921
Call us anytime during business hours
andicalaura4@gmail.com
For inquiries and private events
