I've turned into a complete fangirl ... of Fan Girl Cafe, that is! When my friend Jen asked me to accompany her there a few months ago, I had no idea it would quickly become my favorite coffee shop in Los Angeles. But it stole its way into my heart, and now I can't imagine a better spot. Here are the 8 reasons you should grab a cup of coffee at Fan Girl, stat.
1. It's queer, woman, and Latina owned.
Even if this coffee shop weren't awesome, I'd still love it just because of who owns it. It's really just a bonus that it's as fantastic as it is! The two married owners are women, Latina, and queer, and it's a safe space for ALL.
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| Fan Girl Cafe is queer, woman, and Latina owned. |
2. It's themed after women in music.
If you love music, this is the place for you. There are framed photos of artists everywhere you look, and music-themed decor around every corner. Even the bathrooms have music themes — one may even play a Gwen Stefani song, but I can't say for sure. (Well, I can, but I don't want to spoil your good time.)
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| Even the bathrooms at Fan Girl Cafe are music-themed. |
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| One of the music-themed bathrooms at Fan Girl Cafe. |
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| Drawings of female musicians like Madonna and Taylor Swift greet you as you walk in the door. |
3. The space is FUN.
I absolutely love this little shop. It's pink, black, and white, with lots of little tables scattered around the room. They sell tons of adorable merchandise, too, like stickers and postcards. I especially love the neon sign in the front corner with a bright pink couch underneath. I've spent many a morning sitting there sipping my coffee!
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| A vibrant pink couch and a bedecked Christmas tree sit in the front window. |
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| You can buy tons of fun merch, like pop culture-themed stickers and greeting cards. |
4. The drinks are delicious.
Now what you're really here for ... the drinks! I've made it a habit to try as many drinks as possible on their menu, and I have never been disappointed. Among my favorites are:
Silk Shiffon Iced Tea: A mix of blue chamomile tea and lavender lemonade. This. Drink. Is. Delicious. It's the first one I ever tried, so it has a special place in my heart. It's totally refreshing and delicious!
Cosmic Love Iced Tea: Blue chamomile tea and strawberry dragonfruit lemonade
So Long, London-Fog Tea Latte: Earl Grey infused with herbal rose petals, honey, and vanilla. You can get it hot or iced. I chose iced and topped it with non-dairy cold foam. In other words ... YUM.
Lavender Haze Specialty Latte: A sweet and delicious mix of lavender and agave.
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| On the left: The Lavender Haze Specialty Latte. On the right: The Silk Shiffon Iced Tea. |
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| The So Long, London-Fog Tea Latte from Fan Girl Cafe in West Hollywood. |
5. It's the perfect spot for meetings or hangouts with friends.
I've honestly lost track of how many times I've said to fellow writers or to friends, "Have you been to Fan Girl yet?" I've taken tons of meetings here, and done weekend coffee meetups, too. I love the vibe, and I love that there are always tables available (although it does get pretty busy after about 10am).
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| The space at Fan Girl Cafe is fun, inviting, and perfect for meetings or hangouts with friends. |
6. It's a great place to bring your laptop, too.
Can you work at Fan Girl? You sure can! They have free WiFi, so you can bring your laptop and type away.
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| Fan Girl Cafe has free WiFi, so bring your laptop and get some work done while you sip on a latte or iced tea concoction. |
7. It's conveniently located in West Hollywood.
Fan Girl Cafe is really the only coffee shop in its section of WeHo right now, especially since Go Get Em Tiger just closed. They have free parking with a parking lot, too!
8. You can get free drinks.
Yes, you read that right. Fan Girl Cafe has a punch card, so the more you go, the closer you get to a free drink! You get a free beverage after 10 visits.
Fan Girl Cafe is located at 8157 Santa Monica Boulevard. They're open Tuesday-Friday from 8:390am-4pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 9am-3pm. They're closed on Mondays.
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