5772 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Last weekend we took a nice long stroll over to the newest addition to the Picfair Village: Paper or Plastik Café.
I had passed by it on my way home from work one evening and the large glass windows and chic exterior beckoned to me. The café occupies the entire corner, providing a large, airy space for coffee drinkers. Not to mention the intriguing name and distinct New York feel, this café was a “must-visit” for the weekend.
I had passed by it on my way home from work one evening and the large glass windows and chic exterior beckoned to me. The café occupies the entire corner, providing a large, airy space for coffee drinkers. Not to mention the intriguing name and distinct New York feel, this café was a “must-visit” for the weekend.
We stopped by mid-morning on Sunday and the café was already in full-swing. The patrons are diverse – most notable are the throngs of ballerinas who stop by post-pirouette for a jolt of java. The dance studio next door provides not only customers, but a source of entertainment for café-goers.
If you wander up the central staircase, there is even a large glass window overlooking the dance studio, where coffee drinkers can perch on stools and enjoy their handcrafted espresso drinks while taking in a show.
If you wander up the central staircase, there is even a large glass window overlooking the dance studio, where coffee drinkers can perch on stools and enjoy their handcrafted espresso drinks while taking in a show.
The husband and wife team, Anya and Yasha Michelson, have created a coffee drinker’s haven in Mid-City. Not only have they created an absolutely charming café, but they know their caffeine: the espresso is selected by Intelligentsia alum Tony Konecny, while the coffee is courtesy of Intelligentsia and Ecco Caffe.
Here is what Paper or Plastik has to say:
“Coffee culture dates back to the 14th century when Arabian coffee drinkers would gather at coffee houses, the social meccas of the their time, to exchange gossip, play backgammon, and listen to music.
It is our distinct desire to participate in this long-standing cultural tradition. Paper or Plastik Cafe wants to re-introduce the role of coffee as a social pleasure. Our intention is to create a casual yet carefully curated environment that will serve its purpose as artistic center and social gathering point with extraordinary coffee as our nucleus.
Our coffee meets Intelligentsia's esteemed Direct Trade criteria: it is of exceptional quality, it exceeds Fair Trade prices, and it is the product of sustainable social and environmental practices. We take pride in the relationship with our roasters and our mission is to serve only the highest caliber coffee.”
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| Even the Salty Pup enjoyed it! |
There is also a selection of sweets, provided by Cake Monkey Bakery and La Maison du Pain. We sampled the maple scone and the chocolate croissant. The scone was more like a dense, sweet cake, including a super-sweet maple frosting. It paired superbly with the rich, bold flavors of their iced coffee. The chocolate croissant, on the other hand, was scrumptious. It was layer upon layer of perfectly moist and flaky dough, with a chocolate filling that definitely sated my sweet tooth.
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