The Cow’s End
Venice Beach
34 Washington Blvd. (between Pacific and the sand… aahhh…)
Daily 6:00am-midnight(ish)
Uh, the beach is at the end of the block. Hullo — does it get any better? Especially when you’ve had your head down, inches away from a laptop screen for hours. Great prescription for clearing the mind, unblocking the flow of creative juices, or getting some mid-work exercise if you bring running shoes or a bike.
The Cow’s size is also a huge plus, with 2 rooms of tables upstairs, a bit of seating downstairs, and more room to park yourself (sans outlets) outside.
The menu is a motley mix of wraps, sandwiches, salads, and smoothies, so you’ll have all the nourishment you need for a full day’s work. (Plus, there are restaurants all around and a Mexican place next door that has great deals, including my personal fave, Taco Tuesdays: $5 buys all you can eat.)
Free wifi, good coffees and other hot drinks, and a friendly neighborhood vibe top off this fave.
Just bring your patience and be prepared for the possibility of long, slow lines and not having a table available immediately, despite the number of seats (hey, it’s a popular place).
