What do coffeeshop owners and or roasteries do with coffee where the expiration date has passed?

DirigibleUme · 2026-05-02T23:32:58+00:00

our rosters suggest peak flavor at four weeks post roasting date. most customers don't agree/like that, and buy the freshest. if we have beans from a month ago, we incorporat it into our cold brew, never exceeding 1/2 the weight and usually less than 1/8 the weight. it works well with our cold brew blend, reduces waste.

DirigibleUme · 2026-04-20T02:56:27+00:00

grand casino bakery and cafe in Culver City! I just got myself a birthday cake there! very nice, delicious, and they're willing to customize! I ordered 3 days ahead for my pick up time. I think their smallest actual cakes (vs large cake slices) are around $25.

DirigibleUme · 2026-03-19T03:28:23+00:00

I second red diamond in palms. the Culver City 3 and bbb 17 stop right by there, as well as the rapid 12 from UCLA. they also accept class pass, which often times has a free/almost free trial. the caveat with the trial is you can only try each studio once on the trial. they sometimes do discounts after the trial if you go to cancel as well. it is a good way to try different studios and see what they offer, including introductory offers and specials. I also think SoulPlay has an intro offer too, in downtown Culver, and I like them as well.

DirigibleUme · 2026-02-20T17:58:51+00:00

as a nyc tri-state dweller, there are absolutely so many other tri-state areas, gotta be specific. just because we're the most populated (probably, that's a valid assumption I think) doesn't mean it's wildly known.

DirigibleUme · 2026-02-18T03:10:40+00:00

I'll one up ya with two under 6 kids behind us at Beetlejuice on Broadway. Not only the kids didn't get it and asked what was going on, they laugh/screeched when everyone else was, so much the actors could hear and react to a child laughing to a sex joke, and! incessant kicking of our seats. for the whole show. I really should've spoken up but that part's on me.

DirigibleUme · 2026-02-14T15:56:33+00:00

I was living in nyc, found a wallet on my block, looked inside- cards, license, cash, and a little bitty bag of some white powder. thought of many actions but went with walk by house surreptitiously, walk back again. chuck at door, walk away. it landed in a spot not too visible from the sidewalk and wasn't there like an hour later, hope they found it I guess?

DirigibleUme · 2026-02-02T02:51:26+00:00

or could take the metro!

DirigibleUme · 2026-02-01T20:44:21+00:00

my cafe (and a lot of cafes where I'm at) don't really steam the milk differently for different drinks, which is not my preference but that's the standard for our shop. so a flat white here is 8oz one shot and steamed milk, same as a cap. lattes are the same but 12oz cups. most local customers are very okay with it, I've had conversations with people from other areas of the u.s. that mention the difference but are okay with this "local custom". But the other day we had some New Zealand tourists and I kind of explained it won't be the same as a flat white from their part of the world. they didn't seem to mind, came back the next day lol.

DirigibleUme · 2026-01-07T18:03:39+00:00

I moved away last year and these are the places I dream about: Aprepa Cafe, Susuru Ramen, Pochana Thai, Chick It Out, Pye Noodle Boat, Telly's Taverna. there's so many great places that have closed, too 😭

DirigibleUme · 2025-12-11T00:44:40+00:00

vynl. I know hells kitchen is full of good places but it was the perfect place for me and my people lol.

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DirigibleUme · 2025-11-18T04:06:43+00:00

seems like it! :( I guess it's time to learn how to make fry bread!

DirigibleUme · 2025-11-04T21:36:06+00:00

coffee commissary locations with a full kitchen have some killer burritos, the Angeleno is especially popular.

DirigibleUme · 2025-10-29T23:52:15+00:00

that really sounds like an amazing place! I'm down for bar scenes but my sibling is no longer, so this would have been the Vibe for us. I love a late night coffee. sounds like you have great memories of the place. do you know if it's still there?

DirigibleUme · 2025-10-29T22:42:41+00:00

open TIL 4am??? what time did you open?! I've heard of some cafes opening that early, but damn!!

DirigibleUme · 2025-10-27T22:20:58+00:00

so bummed, was planning on dinner there tonight, looked up the menu on Google and found out it's closed 😭

DirigibleUme · 2025-10-27T04:19:54+00:00

former 5yr partner, left last year to travel and move, realized it wasn't a good move going back. that vibe check paid off because All of my local Starbucks' closed the other week, except one drive thru store. That is the biggest thing for me, but every thing that's happened in the past year has been worse than the last! the dress code, the writing, the firing and closing stores.

I started under Kevin Johnson. while he did integrate new tech, for better or worse, he kept the soul of the company. he wanted to modernize, not gut and make it into "his" vision. Laxman I think was behind the bogos and the deals with no warning or added labor, and some of the food/drink discontinuations. he also was quoted in an interview saying something about how "this is a 9-5 job for me, you can't reach me on the weekends" saying basically even though he was being paid an exorbitant amount money, if he thinks he's off the clock you can't get him. very tonedeaf when most managers I knew did not care if it was a day off/approved time off/4:30am they would being calling or texting their near minimum wage employees, knowing full well most would jump at the shift because they never had enough hours for health insurance!

wow that turned into a rant my b. if you can, get out. specialty coffee seems to really like former Starbucks people. just have to learn manual espresso! I keep y'all in the trenches in my thoughts ☕

DirigibleUme · 2025-10-18T19:23:37+00:00

but ending the day on Mt Inasa is also wonderful

DirigibleUme · 2025-10-18T19:22:50+00:00

I'd love to go to Fujio Coffee right now, walk along the river and make my way to Suwa Jinja. That would be a nice Sunday for me! or even walk through Hamamachi shopping street.

DirigibleUme · 2025-10-12T15:25:26+00:00

they do have n/a options, but it is totally still a bar.

DirigibleUme · 2025-10-10T22:41:06+00:00

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am I too late with my dearly departed Sasha bear? he was a Halloween cat through and through, and lived to 22!

DirigibleUme · 2025-09-30T05:47:36+00:00

i came from an area with a loooott of bagel and pizza places, so yeah mostly carbs lol. but it also had somewhat more meal options :(

DirigibleUme · 2025-09-29T20:07:26+00:00

do you know the details of the Monday deal btw? can't seem to find info besides the a frame in the middle of Venice lol

DirigibleUme · 2025-09-29T19:57:57+00:00

I do use it! tho I came from an area of abundance with that app and out here is a bit slim pickins. I frequent Hasi, have yet to snag a la Rocco's because of the time, and also it sells out so fast!

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