Thursday, March 8, 2007

Upstairs at the Farmers Market

The upstairs seating area at the Farmers Market (3rd and Fairfax) is not really a coffee shop, I know. However, I think it qualifies as an excellent place to study and relax on a weekday. There is no internet (a plus for many), great food, and lots of fresh air and sunlight. (It is very bright and well ventilated.) Most weekdays, it is really quiet until late into the lunch hour. Right next to one of LA’s biggest malls, you can feel like you found something really special and out of the way while in the heart of the city. The picture, below, was taken at 11am on a Thursday.


For coffee, you can stop by Coffee Corner and grab a decent cup for under two dollars (they also serve espresso drinks). Or, you can stop by the bar and grab a $2.50 Schlitz in a Farmers Market brown bag (logo and all). There are no outlets at the Farmers Market; the parking is crowded but free for two hours (with validation). It's one of my favorite retreats.



To get upstairs, head towards the north side of the market. The stairs are near the Brazilian place. In addition to the Brazilian food, I recommend the Mexican, Singapore, and Cajun stands.

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