But it was so worth it.
Maru Coffee (I know, I’m late).
Yup. I get why there is always a line now. It is actually that good. I admittedly was on my 3rd coffee shop of the day (scoping out content for you guys is bad for my caffeine-driven anxiety). I had just gotten my eyebrows laminated by Lashette, and if you’ve also been a victim of the 24-hr no-touch rule, you know that you have to walk around town with your eyebrows in a perpetual state of shock. I thought, eh, I’ll run over to Maru before wrapping up the day. Surprisingly, the line moved quickly. And I moved quicker out of itwhen I spotted my ex inside. I waited around the corner like Joe from You, and once the coast was clear, I headed back in. These are the BTS moments that don’t make the cut on my 20-second social media videos. It’s okay, you can laugh at me.
So, I got my cup of coffee. The cream top. And wow. You guys. INSANE. I am going to make this my new go-to spot. Warning: you will run into people you know, so make sure you look good.
Architecture Books (even the bathroom is aesthetic).
I have been seeing pics of the inside of Architecture on TikTok 1 too many times, so I had to make the trip out there. I arrived on location and pulled open the door. It didn’t budge. So I pushed. Still nothing. Now people inside were looking at me. I mouthed through the glass, “are u closed?” to a customer…… yeah. A customer. He was literally just sitting there drinking coffee. And he laughed at me, rightfully so, and pointed to the door on the left. Why is it always so awkward to mistake a customer for an employee? So now we all know to enter from the door that has the big ARCHITECTURE sign over it. Not the other small one.
I walk in and you can hear a pin drop. Me and my squeaky shoes made our way through the bookstore. I settled into my spot, picked up a Yoshitomo Nara book, and out came my coffee, hot dog, and donuts. I wasn’t expecting much… but wow. That hot dog was incredible. And if you’re someone who waits in line at the Community Goods, I’m pretty sure their coffee is here with no line because the owners are the same.
Bread Head (amazing sandwiches + huge portions).
By now, you might be thinking, there’s no way that they’re still going. But yes, we've got another story for you. Everyone has been mentioning Bread Head to me, and I love a good Montana Ave stroll, so I headed there yesterday. Yeah, it was recent, so it still stings.
I ordered the Combo Grinder and retreated to my car to eat. Idk if I’ve told you, but I’m an introvert. I go to turn my car on for the AC, and oh! What’s that? The car doesn’t start? I push the button a few times. It keeps failing. I look outside and some of the staff are out by their car. BTW, with all of the recommendations to visit, no one wanted to mention that all of the staff look like models?! Like rly? I play it cool and just leave my car to die and eat on the curb.
When it’s time to address the issue at hand, it takes a mere 3 hours to get a tow truck out. I head back inside, and someone says, “oh, you’re still here”. Yes. I’m still here. And I’m going to be spending the night in the parking lot.
By 5:30 pm I had left. With a full stomach and no dignity. Oh, and I still have no car :)
Bread Head (amazing sandwiches + huge portions).
By now, you might be thinking, there’s no way that they’re still going. But yes, we've got another story for you. Everyone has been mentioning Bread Head to me, and I love a good Montana Ave stroll, so I headed there yesterday. Yeah, it was recent, so it still stings.
I ordered the Combo Grinder and retreated to my car to eat. Idk if I’ve told you, but I’m an introvert. I go to turn my car on for the AC, and oh! What’s that? The car doesn’t start? I push the button a few times. It keeps failing. I look outside and some of the staff are out by their car. BTW, with all of the recommendations to visit, no one wanted to mention that all of the staff look like models?! Like rly? I play it cool and just leave my car to die and eat on the curb.
When it’s time to address the issue at hand, it takes a mere 3 hours to get a tow truck out. I head back inside, and someone says, “oh, you’re still here”. Yes. I’m still here. And I’m going to be spending the night in the parking lot.
By 5:30 pm I had left. With a full stomach and no dignity. Oh, and I still have no car :)
Ok, that’s all. Thanks for listening! Have fun this weekend!
xx,
Your Friend
