Rumor Mill

This is my standby coffee shop, not far from my home. They have been responsible for many morning pick-me-ups and curing weekend cabin-fever. The coffee is consistently good, and they have a pretty bulky menu with different sandwiches, salads, breakfasty-things on bagels (including tasty lox and creme-cheese, with capers!), as well as the standard fare of fresh pastries daily, fruit-in-a-cup, and other things I can scarf on my way to work. The staff is generally cheery and the service is almost always very fast (they're occasionally swamped, and I think their toasting-machine for things is a little on the slow side, but what can you do). They used to have no-strings-attached internet, and I was disappointed when they implemented a policy where you get a code that's good for an hour with purchase... but, it's hard for me to gripe about this as my mother is a business owner and I can understand how they felt taken advantage of by people coming in to purchase a 1.50 small coffee or whatever and then sitting all day long on the internet. Overall, it's a great place, I've been there many times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - I highly reccomend their daily medium roast, a peruvian coffee. I've never been picky about roasts as long as the coffee is made well but the Peru is AMAZING! Both my roommate and I are totally hooked, it's the best coffee ever. Yay Peru! more

Good coffee and smooth sweet bread mmm. Is one of the few places in Los Angeles that will display emerging artist work just to give them an opportunity to exhibit they work. That?s awesome motivation and important support for the creative soul. more

Staff member claiming to be manager became hostile, verbally abusive and physically threatening to myself and another customer when closing time came and our laundry was not yet done. Was forced to leave with a car full of wet clothes. Pros: Lighting Cons: Abusive staff, poor customer service more

I asked the staff to reset the wireless router and they ignored my request. The router was the issue as their direct connections on in house computers were up. Again, they said they would get on it. Again, nothing. more

I was disappointed to find out that they now limit your internet access to 1hr with a purchase. No more nice long afternoons getting work done there. Looking for somewhere else. Pros: good vanilla latte and service Cons: no more free wifi more

I used to frequent this place often to do my laundry, grab a snack, and get work done. However, they have recently raised their prices on laundry and now charge for internet access. They have lost my business. Pros: good food, convenient laundry Cons: laundry is expensive, no free internet more

I moved in down the street and there are about 5 places I could do my laundry, but the rumor mill is the best. Having a place to read or surf while my laundry soaks is great. It really helps make the time go by fast. The coffee is really good, the place is clean, and the people are all nice and warm. Pros: Comfy place to wait for laundry to finish. Cons: Laundry is kinda small - can be a wait on busy days more

I love this place! I used to do my laundry in scary places with dirty floors, and screaming children. I literally dreaded it, until I found the Rumor Mill! I'm able to do my laundry in their clean front loaders, while I sit comfortably in the adjacent cafe. The ambience is nice, though sometimes it can get a little crowded. However, the food is excellent. The Goat Cheese and Walnut salad is a favorite, although I usually go for the Roasted Pepper and goat cheese sandwich. It's Ammmmazing. Also, the place just makes you feel like being creative. It's perfect to sit and read, or work on something you're writing, or just search the net with their free wireless. Pros: Food, ambience, creative atmosphere, semi-secret location, outside seating Cons: Parking is kind of a pain, especially when you're lugging a laundry basket for a block and a half. more

I've done laundry here and met friends to discuss a strategy for shopping for a mattress (with the help of the free internet). I don't like their drip coffee, but the espresso drinks are good. Good food too.. Pros: Food, espresso. Laundry. Internet. Good street parking. Cons: Frightfully small alleyway to back parking. more

Not too many seats inside. Every table has an outlet though which is really good. There are 4 computers anyone can use with free internet in addition to the free wireless. I thought the food and coffee was a bit pricey. Pros: free internet, easy parking Cons: a bit pricey for a coffee shop more

When I found this place I was so happy b/c Culver City isn't notorious for great indy coffee shops. If you're suspicious of Starbucks, bored of The Coffee Bean, and tired of paying for internet at both of the afformentioned coffee spots then come to The Rumor Mill. Pros: Nice comfy seats. FREE INTERNET. Great Coffee. Cons: Art is a bad in that really bad way. Food is a little pricey but worth it. Bigger vegetarian menu would be great. more

Found this place randomly for lunch in Culver City. I've been dreaming of that pesto turkey sandwich, saturated with just the right amount of olive oil, since. I've never tasted anything quite like it, and can't find anything like it in the valley. Their prices might be a little expensive for sandwiches, but they are worth the every penny. Pros: Tasty tasty Cons: No wireless internet between the hours of 12-2pm. more

this place is great. Where else can you have a business meeting (complete with wireless-g internet and plenty of power outlets for laptops with worn out batteries), have lunch, a cup of coffee and do your laundry, all at the same time? Well, you've found the place, right in the heart of Culver City. Good date spot, too. Enjoy! Pros: Wireless Internet, Comfy Chairs, good coffee Cons: no back rubs more

An untragically hip vibe, good food, art up on the walls. A really nice neighborhood cafe! Pros: food, wifi, good music Cons: FREEZING COLD, bad acoustics (noisy) more

Better than great sandwiches, soups, salads, coffee, and specialty drinks. Wonderfully creative sandwiches with funny little names for the specials like ""The Alexander,"" a greek inspired selection, or for breakfast the ""Egg-skewz me?,"" an egg, maple ham, swiss, tomato, and onion on a bagel treat. Fantastic breads, baked goods, and teas, all surrounded by internet access, monthly art exhibits, and a Tuesday night ""open mike"" musical soiree. And don't forget the ajacent kick-ass coin laundry. The 60's was never better. Pros: Sandwich Magic, Eclectically Hip Cons: Pretentiously Artsy more