Just finished The Corrections at the 18th Street Coffee House. I’d biked by this place like a dozen times, but didn’t stop in until today, in light of lag2’s comment.
From the outside, it looked like a diner, but it’s a spacious coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. There’s organic coffee from Groundwork, yummy baked goods, as well as sandwiches and salads. On this Thursday afternoon, the place was pretty busy but not crowded, with people from all age groups.
There’s no wifi, but lotsa people were busy on their laptops. Good music, calm atmosphere (no cell convos allowed) — I especially liked that the tables were well spaced out :) I finally read the last 150 pages or so of my book over a fresh tuna sandwich on sourdough.
Plus, 18th St.’s only a short bike ride away for me — just 3 blocks from Co-opportunity :)
18th Street Coffee House. 1725 Broadway. Santa Monica. 310.264.0662.
June 8th, 2006 at 6:31 pm
You may be amused to hear that after biking a bit I resolved to change my vocabulary: I drive my bike, and ride a car . . . really catches the ear of those passive car riders . . .
June 9th, 2006 at 8:08 pm
Interesting use of semantics — Does it really catch the ear of car drivers? A lil unsure…
January 9th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Sounds like this place is owned by blue eyed son Bob Dylan.
January 9th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
I hope to visit this place next December!
January 9th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
Next Dec.! That’s so far away! Well, I’m there most days of the week, so do drop by and say hello :)
January 10th, 2007 at 12:17 am
Thank you for your kind invitation, Siel. The reason why it’s gonna take so long is because I live in the Netherlands, that’s not ‘next door’, as you probably know? My daughter and I have just started planning a trip around California. We so look forward to it! We hope to see you then. It feels like we have a friend, already.
January 10th, 2007 at 8:52 am
Hope you have a safe trip over here, without too many airport hassles! :)
January 10th, 2007 at 12:20 pm
Thank you. I hope so too!
March 12th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
i heard dylan has a shooting range in the basement of the coffeehouse.