M Street Coffee & Gallery, Sherman Oaks

Mmmmmm, M Street Coffee. This place is in Sherman Oaks, also known as the Valley. Right off of Ventura and Moorpark. Looking around this area, you wouldn't think the coffee shop would be so adorable. I walked in to see clean lines, a lot of sitting space, and bright colors on the walls. It truly is a beautiful space. The beauty is even more striking seeing that it doubles as an art gallery for local artists. So here you have an adorable local coffee shop with local art - what more could you ask for?

How about some coffee! The coffee I had was delicious, organic, and fresh. They use vapor-distilled water which helps the pure coffee flavor stand out amongst LA's awful water. I only had a regular cup 'o jo but when I go back, I'll have to explore the latte. M Street has a wide variety of baked goods that all look yummy and can all be purchased with a credit card (thank goodness!). My guess is to get there early so you can have your pick of yumminess. You should also get there early to secure yourself a seat by one of the large windows or in a comfy chair. There is a lot of space here, but with free wifi and few other coffee shops around (besides starbucks), this place is always happening.

I went there to meet a friend for coffee, and I found it odd that there was no music playing. Perhaps it was because of the Saturday morning hustle, but I didn't like it. We were having a long conversation and were seated near the middle of the room. At some points other people were talking and everything was fine, then it would suddenly be very quite and we felt like we needed to whisper. That said, I think the whole situation could easily be solved with some nice coffee shop music. Really, anything from Miles Davis, to Bob Marley, to the Killers would be fine. Regardless, if you are stuck in the Sherman Oaks area, this place is definitely worth hitting up. Even if you are just grabbing a coffee for the road, you won't be disappointed with M Street Cafe. See you there!