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Cafe Tropical

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Neighborhood: Silver Lake / Echo Park
2900 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
323-661-8391

Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sat. - Sun. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Price Range: $ (Under $6)
Cuisine: Cuban, Cafe/Coffee House, Bagels, Bakery
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Parking: Street Parking Difficult
People Watching, Outdoor Dining, Area Classic, Local Artists Trendy, Offbeat, Bustling, Laid Back Casual Cafe / Coffee House Bustling All Ages Outdoor Seating, Wifi

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A little coffee shop with a seriously cool reputation. L.A. scribe Jerry Stahl writes about hanging out at Tropical in his drug-addled memoir "Permanent Midnight" and Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis is rumored to have attended the weekly alcoholics anonymous sessions held in the back room. Painted a lively purple and constantly hopping, Tropical serves what might be one of the best and most authentic cafe con leches in the city. Thick condensed milk makes everything better. Melty-flaky egg and cheese croissants will make your morning bright and for lunch and dinner there are a variety of luscious Cuban sandwiches. Free Wi-Fi brings writer types and outdoor seating makes lingering easy.

TIPS: Tropical is directly next door to indie-rock haven/working class Latino gay bar Silverlake Lounge so if you're not in the mood for booze you've got plenty of delicious caffeinated alternatives.
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