It’s important for all of us – especially in this stressful, uncertain time we find ourselves living in – to have an outlet where we can just sit by ourselves or talk and meet with different people in a creative environment…especially if our vocations have anything to do with the creative arts. But regardless of what you may do for a living, there’s no denying the magnetic draw of charming little coffee bars or shops, all of which are perfect for a late morning or early afternoon pick-me-up.
The following represent our top picks for such cafes in and around Woodland Hills.
Pressed Juicery, boasting locations throughout the U.S., is on a mission to make high nutrition a realistic option for everyone, offering cold-pressed juice that abides by a simple, guiding principle: Nutrition should be delicious, affordable, and accessible to everyone. Also on the menu here for an afternoon pick-me-up are plant-based soft-serves and power-packed shots, with Pressed Juicery adhering to a farm-to-bottle promise that provides millions of customers with healthy juice sourced from California’s Central Valley.
10 Speed Coffee, located at 23504 Calabasas Road in Calabasas, has become a social hub for the cycling and coffee community, making the café truly unique on L.A.’s coffee shop scene. Whether coming or going, beginning or ending an adventure, getting a little work done in a dynamic and inviting environment, or seeking an afternoon pick-me-up beverage, 10 Speed delivers as your personal base camp. This café offers tea, hot chocolate, espresso, macchiato, cortado, cappuccino, and latte in addition to traditional American coffee.
Blue Bottle Coffee, located at 20929 Ventura Boulevard Space 26 at the Valley Country Market in Woodland Hills, is a respite for pedestrians ambling through the surrounding plaza as much as it is a pit-stop for beach-goers who might want to grab a NOLA before heading to Malibu. The shop’s ever-changing menu includes single origins and blend pour-overs, as well as a full espresso bar that redefines “drinking coffee in style.” When you’re in the need of a serious pick-me-up that goes beyond the standard drink, Blue Bottle offers a seasonal kitchen that crafts ingredient-driven small bites and light meals in addition to pastries from Sugarbloom bakery.
Healthy Greens, located at 20929 Ventura Boulevard #43, remains committed to economical and ecological sustainability to prove that there is a market for healthy and organic drinks. Healthy Greens’ juice bar juices, bowls, and salads are ideal to keep you healthy and active at all times, its representatives never failing to continuously monitor local farmers or double-check each item prior to market distribution. For a genuinely healthy pick-me-up in the middle of the afternoon, stop into Healthy Greens and enjoy a treat that will help you remain fit and healthy while you reach the mind/body performance you desire.
Gasolina Café, located at 21150 Ventura Boulevard, is now open for patio dining, and to celebrate, is offering a cocktail menu of its select wines and cervezas. As its namesake implies, Gasolina Café is a place to refuel, supporting local farms, ranchers, fisheries, and artisans that are guided by the principles of sustainability. Opened in 2015 by chef Sandra Cordero, who brought Spanish-influenced food to the table in an entirely new way, Gasolina is more than just a physical space where you can fill your belly or quench your thirst; indeed, the business is looked at as a lifestyle by legions of loyal customers who return time and again to build a plate, pull a shot or twist the grip.
Pascal Patisserie and Café, located at 21040 Victory Boulevard, serves just about anything and everything you need to inject your day with some get-up-and-go, from breakfast items and salads to sandwiches, paninis, soups, pastas, sides, coffee drinks, teas, bottled drinks, and more. When a regular coffee won’t do, try one of Pascal’s espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, macchiatos, or Café au laits, all of which are guaranteed to deliver the afternoon pick-me-up you’re after.
It’s 3 pm…do you know where your energy is? The aforementioned energy-boosting businesses in Woodland Hills are just what you need to avoid the late afternoon slumps.
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