Arts District all-day hang Cafe 2001 refuses to be defined as just one thing. The cafe serves a menu from former Yess sous chef Giles Clark that straddles European and Japanese inclinations in a bi-level former bank space that looks like it could have hosted underground raves or a mad scientist. During the day, guests sip coffee, matcha, or wine from a slim selection of bottles while classical music echoes against the brick walls. The menu, with a katsu sandwich, fat-specked terrine, and shortbread crust tarts, looks decidedly different than the usual cafe line-up but it works. Whether you seek a full meal, a mid-day sweet, or just somewhere to show off your outfit, Cafe 2001 is the place to be right now.
An Arts District take on Doctor Frankenstein’s lab complete with brick walls and a high-fidelity sound system. If Frankenstein’s creature came to life here, he would probably emerge with a penchant for matcha, pet nat, and Japanese fashion.
Cafe 2001 can be difficult to find; look for the spray-painted plank of wood and a set of doors whose paint is peeling to know you’re going the right way.
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