Roadside Peek : Coffee Shops

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Ships La Cienega
Copyright G.M. Panter Photography

Here is a photograph of the classic Ships, La Cienega marquee with its recognizable rocket arrow pointing to the heavens.

It's hard to imagine that the Ships Coffee Shop Chain has now ceased to exist.

Check out a tribute site to Ships, La Cienega courtesy Gerald M. Panter of Gerald M. Panter Photography.

Chips
Hawthorne, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

See more of the classic coffee shops around town and their unique buildings and signage at Roadside Peek's Classic Coffee Shops.

Bob's Big Boy
Toluca Lake, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

If one things of the big name coffee shops of last century, Bob's Big Boy will be on the list. Check out some of the classic locations at Roadside Peek's Bob's Big Boy.

Hunter's Grill
Yuba City, CA

Here's the Hunter's Grill of Yuba City. This coffee shop was once a Sambo's Restaurant. The side view looks like a polygon version of a boomerang. Check this out and others at Roadside Peek's Coffee Shops Northern California.

Hearts Coffee Shop
Van Nuys, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

Here's the Hearts Coffee Shop that looks very rundown from the looks of things. The exterior looks awful, like it's never ever been repaired. But the interior is kept pretty clean and is still intact, original Terrazzo floors, counter seating and all. And don't forget the world famous chop suey! See Hearts and other coffee shops from the Southern California area at Roadside Peek's Coffee Shops Southern California.

Mearle's
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Central California is also home to many a coffee shop. See them here at Roadside Peek's Coffee Shops Central California.

Bob's Restaurant
Photo courtesy Kelly Coalier

Check out the classic coffee shop of Nevada, where else but at Roadside Peek's Coffee Shops Nevada.

EZ Burgers
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Texas is a big state, and traveling through it requires frequent stops for some coffee and eats. See some of the classic coffee shops in Texas at Roadside Peek's Coffee Shops Texas.

Parkmoor
Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

The Midwest is full of roadside surprises, and its makeup of coffee shops doesn't disappoint. See them here at Roadside Peek's Coffee Shops Midwest.

Aurora Coffee Shop
Seattle, WA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Pacific Northwest is well known for its fondness for java. However, how about the old vintage coffee shops? See them here at Roadside Peek's Coffee Shops Pacific Northwest.

The Coffee Cup
Photo courtesy Jay Lin