Los Angeles County now has 425 businesses accepting bitcoin across diverse sectors, according to a community-maintained directory compiled by Bitcoin Magazine. The list spans coffee shops, restaurants, retail stores, and service providers throughout the region.
Featured Merchants
Café de Leche, with locations on York Boulevard, Hollywood Boulevard, and the Cal State Los Angeles campus, accepts bitcoin payments. According to reports, the campus location processes approximately 15 bitcoin transactions per week. The café was named after a Nicaraguan phrase for coffee with milk and is operated by owners Matt and Anya Schodorf.
Modu Café in Highland Park, which opened in October 2024, also accepts bitcoin. The Korean-inspired pastry shop is owned by Jiyoon Jang, who began baking sourdough during the pandemic before opening the café. The business processes payments through a Square terminal.
Business Categories
The directory includes 82 coffee, bakery, and sweets establishments; 85 restaurants and fast food venues; numerous retail locations; and 26 other service businesses including wellness centers, fitness facilities, and professional services.
Notable Locations
Other highlighted merchants include Eco Coffee in Long Beach and Bohemian House of Glendale, which began accepting bitcoin after local enthusiasts approached the owner.
The 425-business directory comes from the BTC Map survey of Los Angeles County, which is maintained by the community. Listings may vary in current accuracy.
