Sharp checkered floors, dramatic mirrors, plush seats and original wood beam ceilings make this place a very swank, yet charming coffee shop. Unlike the more popular American coffeehouse chains where you run in and order to go, Café Loft wants you to linger and enjoy the atmosphere. There’s the high-style front room, a lofty mezzanine area showcasing the building’s historic features, and a string-lit rear patio with great views of Solair Wilshire rising next door.