The Cow’s End Cafe

Guy at the cashier had great service the guy making the shakes gave me a dirty look and proceeded to not wash the blender thoroughly as I am allergic to dairy and this is extremely dangerous for people with allergies.

Yeah, well, it was OK. Interesting place to people watch. Lots of scruffy guys with their dogs hanging out. Food was good, but not worth going back for. Not handicapped friendly, but dog friendly.

Nice breakfast place for locals. I come here mainly for their delicious acai bowls and smoothies. Every time I visited (usually on weekends) there was always a big line out the door. Very casual setting, with people sitting mostly upstairs (mix-​match furniture, giant mirrors, a sofa…) or outside. Breakfast is just okay — boar’s head deli meat sandwiches and such. The guys at the front are always nice. My most memorable visit was when I was sitting outside and a lady asked me (very loudly) if I had any weed on me. I told her I didn’t have any but she kept waiting and staring at me (for a good 2 minutes). I just shrugged and kept eating my acai bowl, thinking, «hey…this is Venice.»

Great food, kinda pricey for just a single meal but you get a salad when you buy a sandwich!

Food here was delicious.
Only thing I will say is there should be a couple signs saying they only take cash.

I bet this place would be good but they only accept cash. The ATM wouldn’t work when I tried to get cash, and one of the people gave me a bad attitude since he already started making what I ordered. How about taking credit cards and stop worrying about the 3% fee. Then you won’t waste your food.

This place has a great tea selection. They hand fill steeping bags with whole leaf tea of your choice! The coffee is pretty boss as well.
The food is decent. Two issues in that regard:
First, long wait times despite being next up to have your food made.
Second, they use the microwave too much… Admittedly they are good at it… But it’s not as good as if they cooked everything on the stove.
The presentation of the food is well done at least.
Overall a good spot to go if you aren’t in a rush and you are into tea and coffee. I wouldn’t come here if the food is the centerpiece of our breakfast experience.

On a pass by trip through Venice Beach, decided we needed coffee and found the Cows End Café. Nice little shop that was hopping when we passed by. The coffee was great and the scone was quite good. Since we didn’t have the time to try the food here, I’m leaving it at 4 stars, but so far worthy of 5.
FYI, if you are thinking of trying it out. Bring cash. Though, they do have an ATM inside.

Went here for breakfast on a Sunday morning…
The staff and «local» patrons were annoyed that people we were waiting in the «wrong» line to place their orders. (Try putting up a sign or directing people to the correct place when there are crowds forming!) Waited a ridiculous amount of time for a veggie omlette that was terrible– not worth the wait or $. When we couldn’t find a trash can /​place to put the plates that we were served on I asked an employee where I could find one. he said «There are trash cans everywhere.» … Dude. The only trash can we found was the one through the tiny hole at the coffee counter and OUTSIDE down the STREET. I guess that’s where he wanted us to put their plates and dishes. Never again, Cow’s End!

This place is great for alone, chill, work on laptop/​read a book time. It’s some great café food and there bomb Nutella shake. They have couches upstairs to lounge in but I would stir away on hot days. It’s can get hot upstairs. No parking but I’m sure if you are in the Venice area you already know this! So that doesn’t matter! Lol

Totally a hippie haven. Located a block from Venice beach. Healthy sandwiches, salads, shakes and great smoothies!
I come here to chill and get some work done upstairs. In addition to tables they have couches to chill on. If you like Starbucks and want a cool beach hippie café then this is the place for you!

I’m sitting here just now working on some papers. It’s definitely a cool, unique little spot. The smoothies are quite tasty but also contain a lot of sugar. They have wifi and you can get the code when you make a purchase. I also came on a extremely hot day and there is no air conditioning here — something else to consider if you decide to check this spot out.

I used to really like this place. I come here a ton to work/​study. There is a lot of seating — there is an upstairs area with tables and chairs as well as a lounge area with couches. There is also seating outside which is awesome when the weather is nice. I’ve tried several smoothies and coffee drinks which have all been great and are super reasonably priced. The food I have seen others order looks delicious. The staff here are all really friendly and know your name if you are a regular.
However, my most recent experience here was pretty disturbing. I came here to work and went to the upstairs lounge. There were definitely several homeless people camped out here. There was one lady on the floor basically sleeping under a coffee table. There was another guy here who took off his sneakers and put his feet on a table where people are presumably eating off of. There was another guy angrily screaming on his cell phone about how he has been on the street for days and needs his money and that he is going to sue some company. There were other people lying down on the couches who looked like they haven’t showered in days.
Because of this most recent experience I don’t know that I will be returning here:/

Boba!
I was so happy to find a boba tea place in Reno. This place isn’t anything spectacular but they have milk teas and bobas and a variety of jellies for a decent price.
I tried the regular milk tea with bubbles — it was great. My boyfriend got the blueberry juice with mango jelly. It was reallllly good.
Will return.

Looooved sitting in Cow’s End Café after a few hours at the beach and just relaxing. It’s the place to just BE. And it’s beautiful. If I were to create a café based on the city of Venice, this would be it.
Anyway, I got the Latino Latte and it was to die for. My boyfriend got a black coffee, and we shared breakfast tacos. If I recall correctly, he was able to choose a special type of black coffee, which got him excited, and I think he liked it. The breakfast tacos were pretty good. They were with chicken sausage, which tasted rubbery to me, but that’s just me. Otherwise, they were great. I’ve also had the Greek salad, which is huge and delicious. Great service, and bathrooms available to use, too!

I come here usually in the early mornings for their delicious non-​dairy smoothies (miracle greens or the soy moo are my two usuals) or during lunch to grab an iced americano with a smoked salmon panini.
They have an upstairs where you can hang out or get some work done, if you don’t mind the noise. not really a place to study
Minus a star for being cash only. I hate carrying cash so that limits my visits here. they do have an ATM inside. The line can get ridiculously long here so try to avoid busy lunch/​morning hours. They do have free Wifi, just gotta ask for the password.

I had no idea what to expect when we arrived at the Cow’s End Café in Venice, given that there is literally a cow’s end sticking out of the building’s exterior! I was excited to find a meal perfect for a coffee-​loving vegan breakfast seeker :)
CASH ONLY — If you don’t have cash, there’s an ATM in the building.
DOG FRIENDLY — Locals bring their dogs and hang out in the front sipping cappuccinos and SLOW POUR KONA COFFEE — Do yourself a favor and try one of these if you haven’t yet!
ACAI BOWL — Just what I needed to start the day healthy! Comes with granola and bananas. I like to add honey to mine.
PEOPLE WATCHING — We sit upstairs for prime people watching and a fun treehouse feel. It’s also a nice quiet area for work or study.
Will definitely return when back in the area!

Oops– I thought I had reviewed this place already
Cows end is simply put– amazing! Great coffee, fresh sandwiches, salads and delicious breakfasts. They also make really yummy shakes, juices and teas. This is a must visit (at least once) whenever I’m in the area. Staff is friendly, & they are open late. Two thumbs up

Hipstery and beachy = awesome people watching. If I had all-​day access to this place, I’d spend my hours working on the second floor then treating myself to a massive ice cream cone next door and eating it on the Venice beach that is just a few minutes’ walk away. Ah… paradise.
Internet’s fast and parking sucks; but, hey, you can’t beat its location. If you’re lucky, you might score a metered parking spot out front for $ 2 per 2 hrs. Otherwise, it’s possible to bike here given its close location to the bike rental and bike path across the street.
Now onto the options: coffeeeeee. Iced coffee = caffeine. ~$ 2
Didn’t get anything else but got to spend an afternoon lounging and people watching. Lots of foreigners and locals alike. I miss it already.

There are so many coffeehouses on Venice, but this one stood out for me the most because of their local friendly service. I really enjoyed how most of the locals here knows each other. I also enjoyed how super friendly and very energetic the staff here too! Love their outdoor seating. I was able to sip my cappuccino on a nice afternoon, and even met a nice local who gave me good tips where to go on Venice. Also, don’t forget to checkout their second floor. It’s so funky and awesome all at the same time.
There are bike parking up front, and I don’t recommend driving as this can be a challenge, so take a nice walk and stroll instead and head on in!
Until then, Cheers! ~ :p

Le cow’s end café est «mon» spot préféré à Venice Beach!
Ce coffee shop de quartier est un endroit d’habitués. Ici rien qui ressemble à des chaînes comme Starbucks ou The coffee Bean & tea Leaf qui pullulent à LA!
Bien au contraire! La déco est home made et un peu vintage aussi. Faite de vieille photos en noir et blanc qui retracent l’histoire du quartier et du café, de boiserie, de fauteuil en cuir rouge et de tables en bois qui ont un peu vécu.
Chaque jour on y croisent les locaux, surfeurs en tenu, mère avec enfant qui sortent du cour de chant prodigué à l’étage, travailleurs pas si pressé qui viennent prendre leur shot de caféine matinal… Bref une clientèle variés, bigarrés, tous accueilli avec chaleur et sympathie par le personnel aux origines hispanique!
Habla spanol aqui! Bref un endroit typiquement californien, cool et décontracté.
Que ce soit en terrasse, au bar en vitrine ou à l’étage, l’espace pour se poser né manqué pas!
On y viens prendre le petit déjeuner, travailler avec son ordinateur perso (wifi gratuit dispo) ou se requinquer avec une délicieuse salade pour déjeuner!
J’y ai testé pas mal de boissons chaude, smoothies, avec ou sans «non fat Frozen yogurt», des jus frais, des bagels, sandwichs, omelettes et autres spécialités du petit déjeuner: comme le parfait granola! Hmmm !! Un granola avec du yahourt et des bananes, un régal!
Je n’ai jamais été déçu par la nourriture ni les boissons. Tous est frais, préparé devant vous à la commande (compter 15 minutes d’attente pour le jus de carottes! C’est que ça prend du temps à éplucher et passer à la centrifugeuse! Lol) et cela fait vraiment toute la différence !
Les gâteaux et cookies sont aussi préparé sur place. Délicieux!
Bref le cow’s end deviendra rapidement votre spot à vous aussi si vous passez par Venice.
Personnellement, j’attend mon prochain voyage avec impatience. J’ai comme une envie de «bagel with cream cheese» qui me reprend… ;-)

Während zwischen dem Santa Monica Pier und der Ecke Venice Boulevard/​Ocean Front Walk die Touristen ihre Runden drehen, ist es weiter südlich davon ruhiger. Hier gibt es keine Geschäfte mehr, nur noch Strandhäuser, die den Namen auch wirklich verdienen, weil sie wirklich direkt am Strand liegen. Wenn man die Haustür öffnet, steht man im Sand. Das einzige Highlight, dass es hier noch gibt, ist der Venice Beach Pier, ein Betondings, dass man ins Meer gebaut hat, damit man ein Stück weiter rausgehen kann. Vor dem Pier endet der Washington Boulevard, auf dessen letzten Metern sich etliche Restaurants und Bars angesiedelt haben. Darunter ist auch auch das Cows End, dessen Besitzer, glaubt man den Plakaten, früher mal in Filmen der Güteklasse C mitgespielt hat. Irgendwann hat er wohl mal eine andere Einnahmequelle gesucht und diesen Laden eröffnet. Im Prinzip ist es einer der üblichen Sandwich/​Café Läden, aber ein paar Dinge sind doch besonders. Zum einen wäre da die Auswahl an Tees. Man kann locker aus 30 verschiedenen Sorten aussuchen, die alle frisch aufgebrüht werden. Das gleiche gilt für die Café Sorten. Dazu gibt es frisch gepresste Säfte in allen Variationen, die man, wenn man will, auch noch mit diversen Zusatzmittelchen aufpeppen kann. Darunter fallen u.a. ein Mittel zum Muskelaufbau (hey, wir sind hier in Venice Beach) und eins Damen, sollten sie gerade einer monatlichen Stimmungsschwankung unterliegen.
Den meisten Umsatz macht der Laden allerdings mit seinen Sandwiches. Die werden dort frisch zubereitet, das bedeutet: on demand. Man kann entweder was von der riesigen Karte bestellen, oder sich selbst eins zusammenstellen. Das dauert dann je nach Tageszeit ein wenig, dafür sind die Dinger auch wirklich frisch. Statt jeder Menge Fleisch und Wurst, gibt es hier viel Salat und anderes Grünzeug. Wer schon mal in den USA war, weiß wie schwer es ist, außer in der Kette Subway ein frisches Sandwich zu bekommen. Hier ist der frische Salat und Gemüseanteil sogar doppelt so groß, wie der Fleischanteil — oder anders gesagt: richtig gesund und extrem lecker. Die Dinger sind zu dem so groß, dass man nach einem späten Frühstück auch bis zum Abend durchhalten kann. Es gibt eigentlich kein Sandwich, dass man nicht empfehlen könnte, aber hervorheben möchte ich doch das Bagel Omlette mit Speck und Käse. Wenn man statt des lappigen Bagels ein Ciabatta nimmt, bekommt man das sehr leichte kleine Omlette dazwischen gepackt. Dazu frisch gebratener Speck und ein leichter Cheddar. Kann man sich reinlegen.
Leider hat der Laden nicht so viele Außensitzplätze, aber wer einen ergattert sollte vor allem morgens mal ein wenig sitzen bleiben. Das Cows End ist nämlich eine Art Treffpunkt für die gesamte Umgebung. Von deutschen Rentnern, die hier leben bis hin zu den üblichen Surfern kommt hier morgens alles rein, was in der Nähe lebt. Wer abseits der Touristenströme das richtige Venice Beach erleben möchte, ist hier gut aufgehoben.