I’ll admit it right now, I’m sadly, no longer a spring chicken. My nights now end at 11, not start, like they used to way back when.

So what do I do on a Friday night now that my clubbing days are long gone? Why, I go to a coffee house & read of course!

Neighborhood Grinds is located on one of the busiest streets in Redondo: Artesia Blvd, just past the South Bay Galleria. Why I haven’t visited sooner is beyond me but with that being said, I gave it a try.

It was a small store with ample tables & chairs plus two living room style chairs that we gravitated towards. After dropping our stuff off, we started to browse the menu, which was all computerized. I guess we’re getting all high tech now, right?

Settling on a mocha, I went back to the seating area where I waited just a few minutes for my drink.

I’m not a picky person by any means, but I do like it when coffee comes in a mug as opposed to a paper cup every now & again. For some reason I don’t feel as rushed. I’m able to enjoy my drink a bit more.

While sipping on my drink and reading my book, i felt completely relaxed. The radio played some pop favorites and the business was fairly slow since it was a Friday evening after all.

Neighborhood Grinds is a good coffee house to get some work done since they have plenty of tables & chairs. If you would rather unwind with some reading material, your options are limited since there’s not much in the way of lounge furniture.

Another interesting feature they offer is the ability to text in your order during the morning rush. Once you arrive, they will deliver right to your car. How’s that for high tech?