Pairing up Coffee with vehicles for Angelenos to enjoy
Angelenos love their coffee, pair that with cars and motorcycles you will get an exciting combination. Cafes are integral for preparation for early morning shifts, chats with friends and a third space for working.
Arranged car meet-ups, watch parties and group rides brew a culture between drivers. The vehicle-focused cafes create a place where enthusiasts can admire each other’s cars, swap stories and connect with others who share their passion for the automotive lifestyle.
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The Bike Shed Motorcycle Co. first began in November 2011 as a blog about Anthony “Dutch” van Someren’s journey as a sports bike rider into a custom motorcycle expert. Four years later, they opened the doors to their first venue in London. On April 8, 2022, the Bike Shed opened its doors in the Los Angeles Arts District with a 30,000-square-foot venue.
The location also includes a restaurant, barbershop, tattoo parlor and shop, bringing a variety of activities and services to one location. The shop also hosts events such as F1 watch parties, monthly meets and group rides.
A specialty coffee shop located in La Habra, AT230 Cars and Coffee is also an automotive garage and car community. The shop has experience in suspension, alignment, air suspension and custom automotive work.
Installation of car gear is one of the shop’s specializations, which pairs well with their shop that sells camping gear and upgrades for vehicles on their main website. The location hosts car meets and local community events, one upcoming event being a national park group camp and connect trip.
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This L.A. gem features a retro-style vibe to enjoy with coffee and tea. It is filled with industrial details, vintage cars and cool corners to explore and take photos. They are located in the Los Angeles Arts District and recently had their two-year anniversary.
Partnering with flower shops and other vendors, Idyllic is a part of Bloom Fridays, a wellness market where you can create bouquets, enjoy fresh bagels and, of course, experience Idyllic’s beloved coffee.
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Located in West Los Angeles, the very first Motoring Coffee shop. The coffee shop is housed in a massive 20,000 square feet historic warehouse, and it showcases a mix of different styles of cars to admire.
Not only are their display cars on rotation, but so is their coffee, with different specials on a cycle. Apparel is also sold on their website, with coffee – and car-themed items on sale. Coffee and espresso beans from the store are also sold in unique packages for caffeine lovers.