Café Tropical, Los Angeles

If Castro had known about this place, he might have skipped out on the political ideals to come stuff his face with Guava Cream Cheese Pie, the house specialty, all day long instead. Apart from its lengthy list of guilt-inducing desserts, this Cuban-influenced coffeehouse serves up strong cafés con leche (coffees with milk for all the gringos out there), exotic drinks and juices, and freshly baked breakfast croissants. They're also riding the Eco-friendly wave; they use sustainable business practices, including compostable packaging and waste minimization. They've been keeping Silver Lake residents full and happy since 1975, though the free WiFi is a new addition.

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