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Sheldon’s Service Station

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A new cafe opened up last month located in Historic La Mesa Village, Sheldon’s Service Station. Being the coffee lover (snob) that I am, I was eager to check them out. SSS has a Coffee and Tea bar, pastries, a full breakfast and lunch menu, and later in the day they serve of beer. On the weekends, they offer a mimosa bar and live music.

SSS Coffee Bar Menu

SSS Coffee Bar Menu

Sheldon’s Service Station serves up Cafe Moto, which is a local favorite of mine. You can get a regular cup of coffee, latte, mocha, cold brew, etc. And for non-coffee drinkers, tea, hot chocolate and juice.

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BASIC Bar/Pizza

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I was invited to a pizza party hosted by Kirbie of Kirbie’s Cravings at BASIC urban kitchen + bar in Downtown’s East Village. Kirbie put together an intimate party of foodie friends. I happily attended because 1.) pizza and 2.) it gave me a chance to meet some online friends in person.

BASIC Pizza

BASIC Pizza

BASIC is located in a converted old warehouse dating back to the early 1900s with the coolest industrial garage doors. What I think is really neat about BASIC is the original brick walls are still intact. BASIC is a massive space that is divided with one side being the restaurant and the other half a lounge.

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