WHY Mellow vibe, good coffee, amusing people-watching.

WHAT Try for a coveted sidewalk table at this funky (think Berkeley in the ’70s) place in the heart of ultra-hip Abbot Kinney. Or check out the two inside rooms, where you can grab a sandwich or settle in for the afternoon with a laptop or sketchbook.

WHO A happy mix of upwardly mobile Venice homeowners and hippie stoners.