Congress has cut federal funding for public media — a $3.4 million loss for LAist. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
The Coffee Buzz
Although Mondays which are holidays aren't as technically stressful and annoying, people still need their coffee in their local neighborhoods. And so, LAist is here, to continue our tradition of The Coffee Buzz.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf #3
11049 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Hours: M-F 6:00AM-10:00PM
Sa-Su 7:00AM-10:00PM
This week's coffee haunt is one that could be dubbed the commuter's coffee shop as it is located just East of the 405 Freeway on Santa Monica Boulevard. Situated in a strip mall on the north side of the boulevard (ironically just next door to the previously mentioned, superior sushi of Hamasaku), on weekends and evenings there isn't much happening around this small block of town. But come weekdays, commuters on their way to the freeway entrance or just getting off on their way to work can find a hot cup 'o joe or a freezing blended here at this location.
Support for LAist comes from
This Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, unfortunately, has outside tables mere feet from speeding traffic (that won't do), and you won't want to wait outside in the strip mall parking lot for fear of being accosted by pan handlers taking a break from their offices on the nearby freeway on-and-off ramps. Inside, it's just what you'd expect from a "commuter's coffee shop." Very little seating, a narrow corridor and people taking your orders. In and out, quick coffee ordering for those professionals on the go.
What IS ironic about such a location is that with all the people rushing in and out -- the staff at this location go above and beyond the call of duty to remember just who you are. On more than one location, staff members whom people have never even met, have remembered their name. Urban legends say that the staff at this Coffee Bean are, in actuality, psychic.
Girl Behind Counter: Hi, John!
Guy Named John: Uh, hi.
Girl Behind Counter: Your name is John, right?
Guy Named John: Have I met you before?
Girl Behind Counter: Like twelve times! You're the only John who comes in here, anyway!
Support for LAist comes from
Guy Named John: I am!?
Girl Behind Counter: Uhhh, yeah. Good to see you! That'll be seven-sixty, please.
Don't ask, don't tell -- and leave the "commuter's coffee shop" alone unless you're driving to and or fro the 405. This is their place, not yours.
As Editor-in-Chief of our newsroom, I’m extremely proud of the work our top-notch journalists are doing here at LAist. We’re doing more hard-hitting watchdog journalism than ever before — powerful reporting on the economy, elections, climate and the homelessness crisis that is making a difference in your lives. At the same time, it’s never been more difficult to maintain a paywall-free, independent news source that informs, inspires, and engages everyone.
Simply put, we cannot do this essential work without your help. Federal funding for public media has been clawed back by Congress and that means LAist has lost $3.4 million in federal funding over the next two years. So we’re asking for your help. LAist has been there for you and we’re asking you to be here for us.
We rely on donations from readers like you to stay independent, which keeps our nonprofit newsroom strong and accountable to you.
No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, press freedom is at the core of keeping our nation free and fair. And as the landscape of free press changes, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust, but the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news from our community.
Please take action today to support your trusted source for local news with a donation that makes sense for your budget.
Thank you for your generous support and believing in independent news.
Chip in now to fund your local journalism
(
LAist
)
Trending on LAist
-
The union representing the restaurant's workers announced Tuesday that The Pantry will welcome back patrons Thursday after suddenly shutting down six months ago. -
If approved, the more than 62-acre project would include 50 housing lots and a marina less than a mile from Jackie and Shadow's famous nest overlooking the lake.
-
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted limits on immigration sweeps in Southern California, overturning a lower court ruling that prohibited agents from stopping people based on their appearance.
-
Censorship has long been controversial. But lately, the issue of who does and doesn’t have the right to restrict kids’ access to books has been heating up across the country in the so-called culture wars.
-
With less to prove than LA, the city is becoming a center of impressive culinary creativity.
-
Nearly 470 sections of guardrailing were stolen in the last fiscal year in L.A. and Ventura counties.
Best of LAist