When I first walked in to UnUrban Coffee House, I thought I fell down the same hole that Alison did in Alice in Wonderland. Mismatched chairs and tables. I couldn't identify the decor of the place at all. In the beginning I was somewhat uncomfortable. But wait, don't stop yet, keep reading.
I came here for a meeting that I was having, and my partner and I wanted to try some place new, so UnUrban it was. After the initial shock and awe of the place, we settled down to enjoy our sandwiches. The place has a lot going on. On the day that we were there, there was a group playing board games. In the back room we had people playing the piano, a trumpet (I think), and  singing, Or just sitting around enjoying the free wi-fi.
All around I had a pleasant time in the UnUrban Coffee House, and I actually look forward to going back.
I love this place! I used to come here a lot like six years ago. They would have a lot of performers and stuff. There are a lot of coffee houses in the south land, but I always found the vibes here to be better. The food is better too, especially the pastries and all. They know how to make a proper tea also. Any time I have gone here I always felt more like I was in the Bay Area. I'd have this feeling that if you walked around the corner you'd see City Lights Books and Bukowski or Ferlinghetti or Trout Fishing in America. It's a cool place to be in an uncool place, because I don't really like the tail end of Santa Monica and feel UnUrban is too good for this neighborhood. It out to relocate to the Woods of Ingle. Ho-Tep! Sha Na Na!
Review Source:Unurban is sooooo un urbane. Â But it's cool, because that's the vibe they are going for. Â This free wifi brew house looks more like the furniture section of a thrift store, but without the funky odors. Â No two items in here are really the same, which creates the vibe.
There's a foot high stage with piano in the front corner of the shop that I was told is used for coffeehouse open mic nights. Â During the day, a table with plenty of sunlight from the bay windows occupy the space.
Now the coffee at hand was alright. Â For a black coffee drinker, who isn't a coffee connoisseur, such as myself, I'd see this place as more of a spot to use the wifi to get some work done. Â But if I were a coffee snob I would consider checking it out to get off the beaten path and chain options.
Not a bad coffee shop. Great hours and good non-dairy options, but not necessarily a place I'd come to study/work a lot. It was drafty, the tables were really wobbly (not convenient if you're trying to do work on a computer) and same with the chairs. There aren't many places you can find that are open til midnight though, and I liked that they had people playing Go. Clearly they're ok with people hanging out for a while.
I did notice the stage in the back, and I'd definitely be interested in coming back for a live music show or something - just not really for studying
This was probably the best cafe experience I've ever had in my life. I was just looking for a place to study for a while and a group of pople 60+ just started to perform lots of songs from the 1920's. They were singing, dancing, and acting--it might as well have been a very small-time Broadway show. Some random people in the crowd would get up and start singing. I'm not even sure if they knew each other. Most of the crowd consisted of cute old people. It was hard to study while all these interesting things were going on. Part of my wanted to get up and start performing with them. The fact that everything seemed so random and nonchalant but ordinary is what I found so appealing.
When this group of people finished, I sat at another part of the cafe to write a few Yelp reviews. Little did I know, another event was about to occur--this time it was a small comedy group where people try out new material in an intimate constructive setting. I ran into someone I haven't seen from high school.
There was this pomeranian dog walking around inside the restaurant for a long time acting like it owned the place. The coffee they serve is decent.
This is the best cafe to see random people perform.
Really annoyed. Â First week in Santa Monica and have been here three times.
When I ask for a refill on coffee it cost a $1. Â A little expensive but not that bad. Â I asked if I could have soy milk instead of cream and I was told I would need to pay 50 cents for soy. Â 50% more for my coffee refill! Â I even suggested it was only a splash of soy and the cashier unapologetically told me it didn't matter! Â Annoying considering many (if not most) places offer a splash of soy for free. Â And if they usually charge they don't give repeat customers a hard time.
Expensive can be annoying, but being cheap is always annoying.
This place gets 4 stars because of how incredibly un commercialized it is. Â The service is kind of slow, yes, but that's because everything hasn't been pre made and delivered as it is with the big chains. Â The staff is always friendly. Â The coffee is decent. Â There are all sorts of funky tchotchkes for sale in the front. Â While I have no intention of shopping while getting my caffeine fix, they are fun to look at.
I like how they have every kind of non lactose milk alternative available: coconut, almond and soy. Â Other places assume soy as the only option for lactose free people. Â
I've only sat and had my coffee on site once. Â The place is dark with hand painted tables and benches and chairs. Â Eclectic. I like bringing my dog and getting a coffee to go. Â Beats Starbucks for sure.
I stopped here at 7:30 am on a  weekday because it was the only coffee bar I could find in the area that carries almond milk. When I entered I noticed a lounge area in the back where customers were having some sort of a gathering or reading. It's a very eclectic feeling place which I like, but a little unorganized and cluttered. As I was waiting for my latte, I spotted what appeared to be some prepared boxed mac and cheese which I thought was odd. Happy they have almond milk although wish it was the unsweetened kind, and $4 seems a bit steep in my opinion.
Review Source:The food and drinks are so bad it's ridiculous!!
The Unurban reminds me of going to a highschool friend's house for the first time and they live in a small apartment with super hippie parents that only have vegan food and you eat it because you're starving and want to be polite..
The bathroom always feels musty and smells like butt...
4 stars for everything other than the food and bathroom that isn't really a "thing". You will see what I mean when you go there on an open mic night and feel pangs in your heart center and become fully aware of how different, crazy, deep, and complex all your surroundings really are. Take a look at the art on the walls too !
I come here every so often for the Velvet Guerilla Cabaret. It's a literary potpourri of sorts: open mic poetry is the main event, but there are still spaces yet for short stories, songs, stand-up comedy, and dramatic interpretations of other works. Â
Sometimes there are throngs of performers and onlookers and at other times it's just the opposite. Â If you are looking for a safe, friendly environment in which to "work out" your material, dive into the Velvet Guerilla Cabaret. Â The host does give a very long-winded opening but he just tries to pound it home that it is a place of love and respect.
The Unurban cafe itself is very charming and bohemian. It's an independent coffee house with the quintessential quirky design and various vegan/gluten-free/raw offerings. The people who work here are very kind and the owner is just as nice. She really fosters a feeling of community and you can sense it from the love people give back to her.
There are also dedicated music and alternately comedy nights, so make sure you look for that on their website!
Unurban...unimpressed.
Urban prices for crappy coffee/food. It's like this place wants to channel Berkeley but just can't pull it off (they have the hippie coffee house vibe, but most Berkeley joints these days are a little bit cleaner, and have amazing food too.)
Steep prices for a breakfast snack that took a long time to prepare. We were underwhelmed (and I"m not just sayin' that to hate on LA.)
I want to love Unurban. I REALLY DO. Maybe I don't get around enough coffee shops in LA. IDK. There are two things I'm unsure of:
1. How can an establishment have ANTI-GMO stickers/signs/info/etc and then sell SunChips?! I.DON'T.GET.IT.
2. What is the occupancy limit? You walk in and it's a cute small little coffee corner. Then you see to your left that there is a little bit more seating. As you find yourself a seat, you see a whole other huge room with a stage and live band playing. Hell ya!
I took my seat on the chair covered in duct tape. It was quiet comfy. My Chai Latte was sufficient.
Unurban has potential...great potential and I hope it achieves it.
This place is one of a kind; it's got more character than Keith Richards.. there are all sorts of flowers and random trinkets hanging from the ceiling, and the back room is set up with a focus on the music.. there is a small stage, and maybe twenty or thirty seats for patrons, all facing the stage. Â It makes for a really intimate show environment, and the seats are a hodge-podge collection of movie theatre seats, fancy velvet chairs, and some regular coffee shop chairs..
I went there for an open mic on a Friday night, and I was really surprised at the turnout of good musicians and an audience that was appreciative of all the music.. Â I ordered a green tea with honey, and it did the trick for me. Â The only downfalls were that it got rather toasty in the back room, and the parking situation was less than ideal.. Â Later that night I was informed that the best place to park in the evenings is in the Bank of America parking lot across the street. Â I came back two weeks later and parked at the bank, and I had no issues. Â It's a really cool place, and I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking for an eclectic evening in Santa Monica.
The Unurban coffee shop is pretty great in a Boho sort of way. The furniture's mismatched, it's the size of a postage stamp, and their coffee drinks are fantastic. I'm forever looking for a good ice blended mocha and I was quite pleased with Unurban's.
I've also been here to listen to a friend's band and found it a fun music venue. To be fair, it's not the most comfortable place to pass a couple of hours and the acoustics aren't the best, but the place has a great vibe to it. It's like watching a friend's jam session and it makes the performances feel almost personal.
I came here for a friend who had a 30 minute set. Â It was an intimate space to say the least. Â As I waited I ordered a double espresso. Â The woman behind the counter put it in a big coffee cup. Â That is not how you serve a double, thank you very much. Â No lemon peel either... :(
I had a hard time finding the RAW sugar which ended up being in a container that looked like milk should of been in it. Â
I did not feel any love from the staff there, sat down and drank my little espresso in an over sized container. Â Once the set was over I jet with some colleagues down the street to the Upper West. Â
Apparently they often have locals playing music and other various entertaining events. Â
Note: Â Parking is horrible. Â Give yourself some time to find parking and read the signs carefully.
Unurban has all the components that I look for in a cafe; wide selections, good service, a lot of seating area, fast and free wifi, and plenty of parking.
I am not a coffee drinker, but I'm impressed with their selections. They also have good choices for other types of drinks like smoothie, tea, italian soda, etc.
I got some breakfast here. I ordered 3 eggs with toasts and they were home made style breakfast; nothing fancy and nothing lacking--just plain and simple 3 eggs and toasts, but I like it because that's what i'm paying for.
There are plenty of seating areas but I can see this place becomes pretty pack at late night or when there are performances. One complaint about the place is the lack of outlets for computers. I guess it's good so people don't sit around forever, but it would be nice to have one in case if I want to stay for a few hours.
The service was really nice, laid back, and easy going. The staff was talkative and was willing to give me some suggestions as my first time there.
The environment is good. It is the perfect studying place during the day as there are not that many people.
I highly recommend this place for a quick lunch, breakfast, or study sessions. The wifi is pretty fast but there are only five people in here now, so I am not sure how the wifi will perform when there are twenty customers with laptops.
I love the decoration of the place. It is different and it's not trying too hard. I feel like many places try really hard to look hipster and cool, but Unurban is opposite. I feel like their decoration is good and spontaneous.
I would definitely wanna come back soon for a performance.
Very very fun coffee place. There is a ton of seating inside with a couple different rooms to the side of the front counter. You can tell there are a lot of regulars here, but it seems as it would be easy to become one of the pack in no time at all. Ive tried to do hardcore studying there but its a little too busy to get enough concentration for that, however for casual coffee and internet surfing its great! There are all sorts of seating arrangements including theater seats along the walls!
Check out their schedules for the open mic nights cuz it can get a little crazy. Parking is sometimes difficult, but there is usually an open spot on the side street and around the corner.
Oh and of course...free internet!
This coffee shop is right next door to me!
The people who work here are unbelievably nice! They always put a little extra espresso in my vanilla lattes! The coffee is always ALWAYS hot, and everything tastes delicious.
I love the atmosphere- very eclectic and fun. It's convenient, fast, and wonderful!
I love the atmosphere and prices of this place. Also has a nice little gift shop area.
HOWEVER, the service leaves something to be desired. Every time I have gone in there, the service has been pretty bad. It's the rudeness that's a problem. I understand having a laid back attitude at a place like this since it's not the craziness of a Starbucks. However, there's a difference between being laid back & just plain rude.
Once I was in there and the guy basically barked at me, "What do ya want?" (referring to what I wanted to drink.) I ordered and this whole time he is chewing food with his mouth open. While also answering his personal cell phone while chewing, getting my coffee, and taking my money. He didn't even say thank you or have a nice day. Nothing. Just kept chewing with his mouth open talking on the phone. Geez, were you raised in a barn or what?
Other time the girl had that same bored "what do you want?" attitude. Is that part of their training there?
I mean, for a place that is so laid back with a hip atmosphere, I would expect that the employees would be a little more friendly than they are. Many of these other reviews may have nice things to say about the atmosphere and such, but within those same reviews are complaints about the service.
Not trying to be rude here but HEY! Who ever owns the coffee shop...its called training. Look into it. Or maybe actually interview your employees to make sure they have a good personality or at least a pulse before you hire them. I have had MANY bad experiences with different ones when I come in and it has made me STOP coming in. I should not be treated like I am inconveniencing them to do their freakin job. Geez. Its like they are getting paid to be mean. ::eye roll:: Get it together.
Unurban is a fun and funky cafe in Santa Monica and you get that vibe instantly when you see the big mural on the outside of the building that says "Death Before Decaf". They have a lot of events that go down here too like open mic's and poetry slams. The latte is alright.
You can only use a credit card if you're purchase is over $4
This is my neighborhood coffeehouse, but it takes me all the way to San Francisco.
The grungy decor includes a mishmosh of variously styled furniture, 3D art pieces, brightly colored walls and an old upright against the wall on stage. While it feels quaint working here, with a hot cafe au lait on the chipped wooden desk, this coffeehouse isn't small.
It has three distinct parts: the entrance leading to the small gift shop (selling novelties like soviet memorabilia or absinthe mints, to name a few) and register; the main room hosting a number of tables and chairs, and a stage; the back room with a small library and a quieter atmosphere, perfect for a first date or a good read.
Most people come here with their laptops and work away, the Pico traffic softly buzzing outside. Right across the street is Trader Joe's, which makes this location a treat.
At night, this place is transformed into a haven of self-expression:
Mon: Documental Film Series
Tue: Go Club Beginner, Back Porch Music Jam
Wed: Poetry N Go Club (8pm)
Thu: Mother Nature's Army (6:30pm), Open Mic Komedy (9pm)
Fri: Open Mic Music (7:30pm)
Sat: Music Showcase (7pm)
Sun: Almost Vaudeville (2pm, 5pm)
The cons: prices could be better, bagels not always fresh.
Been to Unurban twice & enjoyed it both times.
First off, I loved the fact that this place was very grunge; mismatched tables and chairs, B&W photography on the walls (last visit), little random things they sell at the entrance, & different colored walls. It's a very cozy place and everyone there is very down to earth.
There was live music the first time I visited and it was very entertaining and good. The second time I was there was early in the morning but no live music, (which was fine because I came to study for a midterm.)
So far I've ordered a Chai Latte & Iced Mango Tea both of which were delicious. The first refill is free for the iced tea which is awesome! There is also FREE wifi.
Cons: parking & some of their power outlets don't work.
Overall: I love Unurban & will be coming here more often! :)
I'm so confused! Â This is like walking into a hippie's living room and being served some awesome hot apple cider and tea. Â No kidding, this place is a must-visit! Â
Don't be fooled by its cluttered and quirky layout with all of its mismatched furniture and crazy tchotchkes. Â Service is quick and the drinks are comforting. Â Plenty of pastries and day old pastries are 1/2 off.
This place has free wi-fi so you will see a lot of artsy folks working on their songwriting or poetry. Â Also hosts bands and offers live performances.
Parking is an ordeal though - no dedicated lot with limited street parking. Â But sometimes it's okay to park several blocks away and walk to your destination. Â Just saying.
I actually caught this place on the way back from a salsa class. I lliterally saw it on the drive back home at 11pm, decided to do something spontaneous, flipped a uturn and walked into unurban. I first went in for a soy latte to see how good the coffee was and to my suprise I walked further into the cafe and found a poetry reading going on. It was such a weird yet awesome experience- so many different people: you had your anime loving teenagers to your life is meaningless types producing poetry- Â truly opened my eyes a little to how people think.
Service was nice- a quirky crowd but nice nonetheless. And the environment was good :) good for studying and hanging out. Free wifi
Yelp really needs to come up with a .5 system.
I give our little Unurban a 3.5.
Here are a few things to know (if you are short on time, just read the headings):
1. A little on the dirty side of things (i don't mean naughty;)
They really take advantage of the whole grungy, "bohemian" vibe they got going on. NOT SANITARY. When you first walk in, it can be CHARMING! But when you look at the chairs, cushions, make shift couches, etc. you will see that It's honestly very dirty, dusty, and even moldy. I am not a picky person and certainly don't have OCD but even by my standards the cups were NOT washed.
2. Good Strong coffee and decent menu but make sure they wash your cup before serving you.
Bonus points for the great tasting pastries. I also love the food here. Make sure you tell whoever is working to watch what they are cooking. They have a tendency to burn stuff.
3. Free Wi-Fi is always good but watch out for those outlets.
Bring a power-surge with you so that your laptop does not fry. Not kidding. This place needs a serious remodeling work. There are wires hanging places and sometimes they are exposed. OH!
4. Bad service:(
Honestly one of the biggest complaints you'll read about this place is the service. The employees act like they are doing you a favor just taking your order, except for one nice guy with great big afro.
I understand that they are probably tired and are not getting paid enough to smile or entertain me but I am also not paying to be abused.
5. Terrible Parking situation.
I have seen people get tickets here so watch it! Maybe park a bit far away and walk here.
6. Lots of awesome EVENTS! Including the Open Mic: Velvet Guerilla Cabaret
The best part about this place: local, indie, quirky, wacky, sometimes quite awesome talents show up here. Open Mic, Films, Discussion Groups, Board Games, There is calender of events.
I have been to the Open Mics many times, which is hosted by Michael who is a veteran Open Mic host. He is a bit silly but hilarious if you entertain his humor. Mind you, the talent is not always stellar and I refuse to show up more than once in a blue moon. It is more like a variety show on acid. Lots of Venice beach characters here but it is fascinating. Come at your own discretion but come anyways.
I have been here on Fridays as well and they have music nights. Some great talent shows up but as always, it is a hit and miss. Â
7. The decor is in fact unique. Best part= Local talented artists often display their art on the walls
8. Bring CASH
Sometimes the Credit/debit machine breaks down.
9. They sell random stuff in the front like vintage postcards.
I have said in my previous reviews that I search for small hole in the wall coffee shops and one of the reasons I was attracted to this place was the decor. I have seen fantastic pieces of art here.
Dear middle-aged "gentleman" serving coffee this afternoon. I want to apologize from the bottom of my heart for making you go through the apparently extremely arduous task of making me a cup of coffee. I could sense your pain in the barely audible grunt you used in place of a greeting and the complete lack normal employee/customer discourse and in the absence of any sound even remotely resembling an attempt at a "Thank You" for my custom.
Sorry really...it will never happen again....
Those of you who have read other reviews of mine know about my obsession with outlets. After all, what's a coffee shop good for if you're always watching that little battery at the top of your desktop?
How ironic that the most electronically luxurious coffee shop in the area is the most grungy. But it's a good grungy, not scary grungy, with mismatched tables and chairs and funky little knicknacks sold at the counter.
I only had a coffee so I can't speak too much about the quality of the drinks, but I liked that they offered plenty of snacks including savory bagels.
The man who rang me up was very friendly and was pretty quick considering he was working the register, espresso bar and cleaning up. He had no problem making me a receipt after I forgot to get one from him.
The layout's a little weird, but it's nice and tranquil to get some stuff done. I understand it's also a mini music venue which I love!
The biggest problem with working here during the day is the lack of a parking lot. Be prepared to run out to fill the meter in between writing your manifesto!
3.5 stars. This place reminds me of a grungy, Berkeley/Bay Area coffee shop with a lot of history...but probably not the most sanitary.
Don't come here for the coffee or food. The chai latte was incredibly sweet and obviously made from a powder. Everything looks pretty dusty. The staff here are chill, some pretty loopy.
There's a hodge-podge of furniture and crap everywhere, making it pretty hard to maneuver through the space.
4.5 stars for the awesome 'stage' for local artists to show off their talents. You go at 7pm Friday nights to sign up for open-mic, and basically wait until your turn. Obviously it's hit or miss, but this kind of vibe is hard to find in LA.
I was in the neighborhood yesterday and stopped by Unurban with some time to kill. I wanted a place with free wifi and where I can grab a quick bite. First thoughts were that the place was old and decrepit, like some granny's house. There was even a bunch of random used junk for sale near the entrance.
Service was bad and unwelcoming. The guy who took my order was unfriendly and seemed like he hated life. I ordered an egg scramble and the dude with the attitude problem sniped at me and unapologetically said they were out of eggs. I ordered the tuna melt instead. Waited for about 10min and decided to check up on my order and received another bitchy remark about how it's still cooking. Finally my sandwich was done after a 20min wait time. I was pretty ticked off by then, but luckily the tuna melt was warm and delicious! My only gripe was that it came with like 10 nasty tortilla chips which were completely out of place. Why not potato chips or a salad instead? or even nothing?
Unurban's uninviting atmosphere and staff means I won't be returning anytime soon.
Reeeeeaaaaaaaaalllllllllllly  wish there was a cafe like this in SF. Yeah, we have our share of artsy, liberal cafes (btw Coffee to the People is awesome!), but this just felt like home.
I've gone 3 times, each on different nights of the week, and I am making it a staple whenever I go down to LA.
There's a different event every night, music, open mic night, poetry, randomness... it never disappoints. And, the music choice is really varied-it all somehow works together though.
The decor is awesome and I love that it's separated so you can easily feel comfortable studying, playing games, listening the performances, or just chilling with--and making new-- friends.
The drinks were good, pretty standard, the bathroom....um....there is one...., and the pastries were yummy. Didn't have any real food here, so I can't personally attest, but looking at other people's plates, it just looked ok.
Overall, highly recommend.
I'm not sure what to say. Â I do like the vibe. Â It's very...grass roots. Â Very mish-mosh eclectic. Â Very mumbo-jumbo. Â Very funky.
There are two entrances. Â One through the cafe, and one through the side, into the middle of everything. Â There are various types of seating pushed up against the wall, as well as round/square tables with seats around it. Â I sat in, what I think was an old movie theatre seat. Â Literally, it had the cushion that you had to pull down. Â I hope that makes sense. Â
Anyway, I've been to the Unurban a couple of times, to see performances at open mic, all the way to specific indie artists that were scheduled to come out. Â It's got such a great vibe for that. Â
The food, though. Â Well, it's not the greatest, but it's adequate. Â It feeds you if you're starving. Â Then again, mostly anything tastes good when you're starving, right? Â
Like I said...good vibe. Â Good place to relax on a lazy day. Â Ohhh, and good street parking.
"I'll be damned if I have to go back to Cacao again!" That's what I told my friend Friday night after stuffing ourselves with sushi. She had asked what coffee shop I wanted to go to and without looking at a rag like LA Weekly or jumping on yelp mobile, my brain came up with a little coffee shop I went to years ago for an art show.
Let's go to Unurban. We found parking right away but since it had been years, we entered on the side and stood at the back counter like idiots until I remembered you had to order from the front. This meant walking through a crowd of hopeful musicians and nearly tripping on cords.
I don't drink coffee so I got a chai latte which came in a huge glass mug. And though completely full, the brownie caught my eye and I wanted it. Needed it. Lusted after it. Must-have-it!
Good thing it didn't disappoint.
I was still thinking about that brownie the next day which caused me to go seek it again. Unfortunately, they were out of them. I got another chai latte but this time it came in a paper cup and wasn't nearly as good or big. It was actually watery and not overly sweet. The lemon bar I got was also not as good (in comparison to that wonderful brownie). It was fine to nibble on while listening to another group of hopeful musicians.
The unisex restroom is behind a purple door covered with flyers. It's smelly and somewhat dim in there. I'd try to avoid it in general.
Overall, the coffee shop is a million times better than Cacao and rather comfy like a coffee shop should be. The bad thing is parking on a Saturday night sucked because there are a couple of bars nearby that took a lot of parking. And watch out for the permit only signs. We ended up parking a couple of blocks away at the meters under the freeway.
A funky, grassroots, neighborhood cafe that you might expect to see in Venice or San Francisco. Furnishings are odd and end pieces, chairs, sofas, tables, even some carpet covered boxes. On Sundays they have various musicians and performers that do whatever they feel like doing. Likely amateurs and semiprofessional of all ages, mostly 30's and up, to quite a few old timers. There are also discussions, film screenings, meetings, typically documentaries, foreign policy, national and international movements, local politics, 9-11, etc.
A couple of small rooms that are somehow pieced together, and a couple of sidewalk tables. Â I had the tuna sandwich here, it's fresh. The egg salad sandwich is a good option as well. Parking lot around the back with ample parking as there is available street parking, and some of the people walk or bike over here. The folks here are regulars, and know each other. Three and a half stars, rounded down.
Absolutely amazing place!
Super friendly staff and patrons.
Awesome layout... cool decorations, cozy place, great bathroom.
I specially love it when coffee houses have board games to play such as chess or checkers.
Some weird folk always make it on stage...makes for fun people watching!
This place is adorable. I like it when they have old-timey singers. I like the movie theater seats. I worry the decor may take away from my studies, but then the decor pleases me to the point that I have no worries.
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Interesting folk frequent this place.
A great quirky place to get coffee, though the coffee itself is nothing spectacular. Unurban is packed with current events brochures and art pieces which you think but are never sure might be for sale. The tiny front counter opens into a lengthy side room filled with tables and seats that look ripped from a movie theater, and the back room has a nice sofa, bookshelves filled with books you'd never want to read and board games. There seemed to be a Go tournament one night I went, and it's quite interesting to sit back and listen to enthusiasists of the game discuss strategies. Another time a band played some freeform jazz and it was just as typical (but free, so who can complain) as you would expect.
Weird thrift-storish clothing is also on sale in the side room. I have not as yet made any purchases of this kind.
Death before I subject myself to another luke-warm cup of coffee...the only reason I ever go here is because its the only coffee shop between my house and trader joes...can someone PLEASE open a Starbucks? Â
the place is too big; to the point where cozy becomes creepy...the intellectual types discussing music and politics aren't really that intelligent....and god bless you if you should ever happen in on open mic night...
I'm going to Teddy's Cafe now for my pre-super market shopping coffee