I love Peet's coffee in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. The best coffees from around the world & butteriest madeleine cookies you will ever have. Urth cafe in LA is amazing. Along with Coral tree in Brentwood. They both serve up their coffees & teas like works of art. And have great menus serving almost gourmet quality food & pastries. Coffee Bean & Tea leaf is also pretty good when it comes to the larger chains. With so many great little cafes, I'd have to say Starbucks comes in last.