Espresso Mi Cultura
5625 Hollywood Blvd.
L.A., CA
323-461-0808

A late-night customer at Espresso Mi Cultura, a combination coffeehouse, art gallery and bookstore.

Just another pretentious Hollywood coffeeshop? Forget about it -- this joint has soul.

From the politically charged bookstore built within to the north wall art gallery and the joyful, Latin-tinged soundtrack coloring the air, Espresso Mi Cultura is pure vibe. And good vibe, too -- helped immensely by the friendly counter help as well as their expert espresso concoctions. Not to mention a lax attitude that bids you to just sit for a while and enjoy -- there's no time limit here, and the furniture's comfy, unlike some national coffee chains we know of.

The joint also boasts a number of fine baked goods, as well as teas, juices and all the other amenities we've come to expect from good coffeeshops. The difference here? Heart.


Hours: Mon.-Thu., 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 7:30 a.m.-midnight; Sat., 8:30 a.m.-midnight.