"I was running into scores of people I knew that weren't even there for the book event - they were just hanging out there because it's a genuinely relaxing and chill place. I think Casey and Ally embody this sort of effortless, easygoing coolness."
"We heard from the neighborhood about how much more they felt connected to their literal neighbors. We heard people who said, 'I never knew my next-door neighbor until you opened here, and now I have dinner with them regularly.'"
"I miss L.A. coffee shops, where you truly go to slow down instead of refueling on caffeine on the go. I enjoyed the 25-minute walk up and down a hill to Canyon for a great cup of coffee and a labneh toast on a thick and delicious piece of bread in a sunny corner."
Canyon Coffee, co-founded by Casey Wojtalewicz and Ally Walsh, has built a strong reputation for creating a relaxing, community-focused atmosphere at its Echo Park café despite operating primarily as a national wholesale roasting business. The space attracts celebrities and locals alike, fostering genuine neighborhood connections. The café's success prompted the opening of a second location in Prospect Heights on March 19. The new space features a bright, airy design by Klein Agency that mirrors the original's wood-and-limestone aesthetic, with a commissioned mural by John Zabawa depicting citrus and apples representing both coasts. The expansion addresses demand from transplants seeking the slower-paced coffee culture characteristic of Los Angeles establishments.
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