Sip & Sonder

"It’s the late afternoon and if you’re anything like us, you need caffeine in your system. The coffee at Gardena Bowl is essentially just drip, so make your way to Sip & Sonder in Inglewood instead. Established in 2017, this do-it-all coffee shop also functions as a creative studio, event space, and bonafide community hub. Their flagship outpost on Market St. hasn’t reopened for indoor seating yet, but there are tables outside where you can enjoy a variety of espressos, hot teas, and pastries." - kat hong

"Sip & Sonder is not only Inglewood's first specialty coffee house but also an independent publisher, creative studio, and event space. Their sleek, black and earth-toned space is quiet and serene, filled with house plants, warm lighting, and long communal tables. Grab a coffee and a few pastries, then get to work. Start your new web series, fire up a spreadsheet to track your expenses, or maybe just organize your Spotify playlists. We're not here to judge. " - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins

"This cafe brings quality coffee and a much-needed gathering space to Inglewood. Sip & Sonder’s Wi-Fi signal is strong in this 2,000-square-foot cafe and perfect for those coffee-seekers, easy fare, and a quiet place to work. Check the calendar for community events, art exhibits, games, and business workshops." - Mona Holmes

"BYWU Coffee Gift Set, $50 Sip & Sonder isn’t just giving the gift of caffeine - they’re also making sure you feel damn cozy while drinking it. Each coffee gift set comes with two bags of coffee as well as a pair of their fuzzy “Be You With Us” socks." - kat hong

"Established in 2017, Sip & Sonder in Inglewood is not only the area’s first specialty coffee house - they also function as a publisher, creative studio, event space, and bonafide community hub. Their flagship outpost on S. Market St. now has limited outdoor seating, where you can enjoy a variety of espressos, hot teas, and pastries. Co-owners Amanda-Jane Thomas and Shanita Nicholas have also just announced the return of their Virtual Black Business Pitch Competition - a live competition in which 10 finalists will be selected to virtually pitch their businesses live in front of a panel of judges handpicked from the Black Venture Capital community. Three winners will receive $5,000 in cash, and all applicants will have free access to two The Learning Series workshops and the live virtual pitch event. Available for takeout, call (424) 800-2242 to place an order." - kat hong