Long-running Montrose corner cafe with a covered patio, mural-painted exterior, and a regulars-and-laptops vibe. One of the most-photographed cafe exteriors in the neighborhood.
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Photo: Akil Head
Creator notes
What works here
Morning patio shots catch shadow lines from the trellis — beautiful for portraits. The east-facing exterior mural reads best mid-morning. Buy something before camping for a long shoot.
Practical
Plan the shoot
Best time
Mid-morning patio; late afternoon for the mural
Lighting
Trellis dapples patio light; east mural gets direct morning sun.
