Abbot's Habit

 

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Sophie L.

Los Angeles, CA

This is a super hippie deli in the heart of the hippie-urban district that is Abbott Kinney Blvd in Venice. My boyfriend and I stopped in here as we did an urban hike through the Canals for lunch. They have a deliciously fresh menu of ingredients and flavors. The sandwiches, subs and salads all have a very interesting blend of veggies and meats, and is definitely a place to find a nutritious and light (no food coma afterwards) lunch. I didn't have any of their coffee, but their coffee and such also seemed to be favorites.

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Nick P.

West Hollywood, CA

Good coffee, and really friendly staff. They even gave me a big plate of free samples as they were closing! I missed having free Wi-Fi, and their music selection sounds like VH1 circa 1991 (Dee-Lite, Real McCoy and Hootie are a little distracting when I'm trying to get work done). But aside from that, thumbs up.

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Sonia J.

Los Angeles, CA

I had previously positively reviewed this place, but I've had to reconsider.  This morning I stopped in to get my morning coffee and bagel and as I was waiting for the bagel, I saw the counter guy wipe counter down with a dirty cloth and then wipe the nozzle of the coffee machine which moments before had frothed my coffee.  Then he proceeded to make a mocha with the dirty nozzle.  I was instantly sickened--and I'm not usually grossed out.  I cook, I eat out, I understand, but that rag was nasty.  Please Abott's use a napkin.  If that happens out front in full view of the customer, I really don't ever want to know what is going on in the kitchen.  
I handed him my coffee and said my piece and now, I'm glad I'm moving out of the hood!

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Anna S.

Los Angeles, CA

My co-workers and I used to walk here for lunch. They make a good sammich and I really dig their Arnold Palmers. Now that I've moved around the corner, I foresee many a trip here for breakfast, lunch and coffee!

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Kate E.

Los Angeles, CA

I love this place with a deep and abiding passion.  It's a couple of blocks from our apartment, so we walk down once a week or so for breakfast.  The food isn't anything spectacular - I mean, it's fine, but nothing to go out of your way for.  The chai is FANTASTIC - apparently they get it from a one-woman shop out in Venice - every time it's a little different, and it's spicy and not too sweet.  Yum.  Most importantly, though, the vibe is perfect.  The counter guy is incredibly polite and nice and cool to everyone who comes in, and he plays happy Grateful Dead music in the mornings, which always makes it a good day.  It's just a happy place with nice people.  Exactly what you want in your neighborhood coffeehouse.  

Oh, also, technically there is no waiter service, but every time I space out after ordering and forget to go back for my bagel, he brings it to me.  See?  Nice.

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Rochelle H.

Echo Park, CA

Not often do I find myself eating at vegetarian friendly places, but when a couple coworkers and I came across this place, I HAD to try it. Purely for the desire to Yelp it, if it was bad.

Luckily [for them] it was not bad. In fact, for the first time in months, I ate something that contained no meat what-so-ever, and actually felt full!

Most days of the weeks have a theme and special deal. We went on Wacky Wednesday, so with a salad or sandwich we got a FREE drink.
Y'all know how I feel about FREE stuff. Even bad free stuff is still good (in it's own way).

I had the Margarita Sandwich, and even though it didn't actually contain booze, I found the  Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Basil  to be refreshing and light. They've even got Rosemary bread to top it off.

Also try the Veggie Southwest.  

OK, OK - meat lovers do not fear. They've got meat sandwiches to! In fact, try The Combo sandwich. My coworker loved it, and shes is one of those picky eaters [sorry girlfriend, it's true]!

You can also build your own sandwich from a selection of  various types of meats, cheeses, breads, etc.

Lastly, they've got breakfast items like bagels, fruit & cereals and of course COFFEE.

Friday is their special discounted Espresso day, you coffee-crack-head, you!

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Tracey Lee D.

San Jose, CA

Went there with my sister and her boyfriend after the Farmer's Market one Sunday.  Great place to sit and read the paper, discuss whatever topics are of interest for the day, have a cup of something, etc.  I had a chai (yummy) and ate some of the dessert concoction that my sister got.  Have no idea what it was, but man, was it tasty.  It's a cool little place.  Like the vibe, nice and open.  You should try it.

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