Starbucks with Outdoor Seating in Los Angeles, California
16 Starbucks in Los Angeles with patios, sidewalk tables, or plaza seating — pet-friendly options for warm weather.
Matching
16
of 105 stores (15%)
Avg outlets
12
peak: 21
Wi-Fi range
75–75
Mbps (estimated)
City coverage
105
total Los Angeles Starbucks
Quick Answer
There are 16 outdoor seating Starbucks locations in Los Angeles, California — 15% of all 105 stores in the city. The top-ranked pick is at 8985 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90034.
Outdoor seating is a separate feature tag in OpenStreetMap. It includes sidewalk tables, dedicated patios, and plaza seating — pet-friendly by default in most markets.
updateLast updated · Data from OpenStreetMap + Starbucks store metadata
schedule
Best time to visit
Mid-morning (10 AM–11:30 AM) in spring or fall is the sweet spot — warm enough, quiet enough, and shade usually still covers the patio.
What to Expect from Outdoor Seating Starbucks in Los Angeles
16 of Los Angeles's 105 Starbucks stores — 15% — have some form of outdoor seating. The definition is broad: it ranges from two sidewalk tables outside a narrow urban café to a full 30-seat plaza at a flagship mall anchor. Expect variation in shade, seating comfort, and whether the patio has outlets (most do not).
Patios are pet-friendly at essentially every U.S. company-operated Starbucks. Baristas will offer a free "Puppuccino" — a small cup of whipped cream — for any dog you bring. Water bowls are kept at the counter; just ask. If you are traveling with a dog, the patio is generally more welcoming than the café interior.
Seasonal caveats matter. Patios in Seattle, Chicago, New York, Boston, and similar cold-weather cities typically close (or remove furniture) from roughly November through March. Heated patios with overhead lamps are rare but do exist at flagship locations. Year-round patios are the norm in California, Arizona, Florida, and Texas.
Top 3 Editor's Picks
Highest-ranked by our scoring methodology, with a short editorial note on each.
Our favorite patio Starbucks in Los Angeles. Dogs are welcome, and you can order a free Puppuccino at the counter. Expect busy ambient noise from the street.
Located at 8985 Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles, this Starbucks opens at 5 AM for early commuters, with Mobile Order & Pay through the Starbucks app. Free Wi-Fi (75 Mbps), 10 power outlets around the seating area, outdoor seating when the weather allows make it a practical choice for laptop work, remote calls, or a quick meeting. Regulars in Los Angeles treat this store as a morning-commute stop and an afternoon work café.
A solid second choice, especially when the flagship patio is full. Dogs are welcome, and you can order a free Puppuccino at the counter. Expect busy ambient noise from the street.
This Starbucks at 2919 Los Feliz Boulevard in Los Angeles, California opens at 4:30 AM for early commuters, with Mobile Order & Pay through the Starbucks app. Free Wi-Fi (75 Mbps), 9 power outlets around the seating area, outdoor seating when the weather allows make it a practical choice for laptop work, remote calls, or a quick meeting. Day-to-day in Los Angeles, the store functions as a reliable pre-work coffee run and mid-day meeting spot.
Reliable outdoor seating even on busy weekends. Dogs are welcome, and you can order a free Puppuccino at the counter. Expect quiet ambient noise from the street.
Located at 2138 Hillhurst Avenue in Los Angeles, this Starbucks opens at 5 AM and stays open until 10 PM, with Mobile Order & Pay through the Starbucks app. Free Wi-Fi (75 Mbps), 21 power outlets around the seating area, outdoor seating when the weather allows make it a practical choice for laptop work, remote calls, or a quick meeting. Regulars in Los Angeles treat this store as a morning-commute stop and an afternoon work café.
Stores qualify if they are tagged outdoor_seating=yes in OpenStreetMap or if Starbucks store metadata lists patio/terrace/sidewalk seating. We do not distinguish between seasonal patios (which may close November–March in cold-weather cities) and year-round outdoor seating — check the individual store page for current availability during cold months. Patio dimensions vary from two sidewalk tables to 30-seat plazas at flagship stores.
FAQ: Outdoor Seating Starbucks in Los Angeles
Are dogs allowed on Starbucks patios?expand_more
Yes, at nearly all U.S. company-operated patios. Most Starbucks also offer a "Puppuccino" — a small cup of whipped cream — free for dogs when you order at the counter. Water bowls are kept at the counter; just ask.
Do Starbucks patios have Wi-Fi?expand_more
Usually yes. The in-store "Google Starbucks" network typically extends to the patio, though signal strength drops with distance and walls. Patios within 15–20 feet of the espresso bar usually get full-speed Wi-Fi; further-out plazas may drop to 2 bars.
Are outdoor seats heated in winter?expand_more
Rare. A handful of flagship stores have overhead heat lamps, but the vast majority of Los Angeles-area patios close or remove furniture when temperatures drop below ~40°F. Check the individual store page for current patio status.
Can I reserve an outdoor table?expand_more
No. All Starbucks seating — indoor and outdoor — is first-come-first-served. Arriving before 10 AM on a weekend is the most reliable way to claim a shaded patio seat.
Are outdoor tables smoke-free?expand_more
Starbucks corporate policy prohibits smoking (including vaping and e-cigarettes) within 25 feet of the store entrance, which includes most patios. Enforcement is up to individual store managers.
Is outdoor seating available at Starbucks drive-thrus?expand_more
Some drive-thru Starbucks also have a small café with 2–4 sidewalk tables. Dedicated patios are more common at café-only locations, because drive-thru real estate typically prioritizes the lane and parking over outdoor seating.