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LATE NIGHT....something?
I wanted to add that what I meant in the original post when I said I am not looking to order a proper meal or alcohol, I guess what i meant is I am not looking for a "restaurant" or a "bar" where it would be weird for me to sit and write. Please do tell if there is a restaurant, bar or pub that would be suitable; I am happy to get a meal or glass of wine or whatever. I just didn't want people to be responding with a late night sports bar, TGI Fridays, IN-N-Out Burger, fancy wine bar, or something equally inappropriate.
Thanks!
LATE NIGHT....something?
Wow! Chowhound is amazing! Thank you all so much for your suggestions! I knew you were the right people to come to for help!
To Westsidegal - I genuinely appreciate your acknowledgment that businesses need to make money to survive. I am very conscious that I have to support a place if I want it to remain open, and that is an important reminder to people. I never go very long without ordering another drink or snack, and i am always tipping around 80%. I worked in the food service industry too long to not know how that goes...
I guess what I am looking for is more than just *any* place that is open late. I know there are many business owners who create late night spaces specifically to nurture and encourage this kind of evening artist culture, and I think often the environment is shaped by it as well. I am not really going out of my way to spend time in a place that doesn't want me there. I like what you said, Das Ubergeek, about the French "butt tax", and I am absolutely imagining Simone de Beauvoir at Cafe de Flore, writing and smoking like a madwoman! Amazing.
It's important to me that I get to know LA for what it is and not just look in it for someplace else i have been, but this is a huge part of my lifestyle to potentially have to adapt out of. Many writers are creatures of this particular nocturnal habit, and there are so many writers here - I wonder what I am missing!
Anyway, I am so appreciative to all of you, and I will definitely try all of your recommendations! Even the ones that close earlier will give me more options than I have now. Thank you, and please keep posting if you come up with more!
Los Angeles coffee - I'm calling you out (many boos, and one hooray)
Currently staying Altadena, and will probably move soon to area open the latest. I actually just started another post looking for late night cafes so I don't burden this wonderful thread! I have been exploring for places to write every night but have not had a lot of luck....I think just because of the size of LA it's difficult to "find" things the way I am going about it. I am willing to drive absolutely anywhere within reason, as It's really helping me to get to know the city. Thanks for helping!
Los Angeles coffee - I'm calling you out (many boos, and one hooray)
THANKS SO MUCH!
LATE NIGHT....something?
Hello LA! I am a recent transplant from New York, and I am desperate to find some late night places to get a coffee or tea and write. I am regularly up until at least 4am (it's the best time of the day!), and I have been driving around looking for a place to sit without having to order a proper meal or consume alcohol. Coffee/Tea shops, cafes... Places open at least until 1am, preferably later or 24 hours would be ideal. I am mostly looking for options - as many as I can find. I am willing to drive anywhere in Los Angeles, so please recommend anything you know about! Also any insight into other things going on into the night would be much appreciated. I am SURE people have had these discussions before, but I was unable to find an existing thread.
Thanks so much!
Los Angeles coffee - I'm calling you out (many boos, and one hooray)
This thread brings a tear to my eye. As a very recent transplant from New York (don't judge), I was desperate for these suggestions. I have found a few on my own, but I will be trying every single recommendation in the next few weeks. Thanks everyone!
Would someone mind sharing with me which of these wonderful coffee spots is open LATEST? I am losing my mind driving around this city looking for a place to sit down and write past 9pm.
Also, Thi N - your perspective is mind blowing. do you have a blog, or can you please start one? I really need a glimpse into your chest-beating LA food list.
