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Los Angeles · Venice

Fast Times

A Quiet Corner for Caffeine and Curated Reads in Venice

CoffeeSolo-friendly
Fast Times

What to know

Fast Times opened to fill a simple need: a place where neighbors could slow down without sacrificing quality. The owners imagined a hybrid spot where coffee craftsmanship meets thoughtful curation of books, designing a space that encourages conversation, reading, and lingering. In a city that moves fast, this tiny Venice refuge champions quiet moments and deliberate pleasures—coffee brewed to order, pages turned at leisure, and a neighborhood rhythm that matters.

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