Category: Small Business

TERA is spotlighting Eagle Rock small businesses to support our neighborhood’s recovery from the pandemic.

As the holiday season approaches, let’s all make a plan to Shop Local to support our local small businesses that make Eagle Rock so special. This month, we’re highlighting The Green Bean, an 11 year old beloved community institution at the intersection of Eagle Rock Boulevard and Colorado that provides great quality and low cost resale kids items, free events, and a welcoming space for families.

Below is an interview with Jess Castaneda, who has owned and operated The Green Bean for the past four years:

What is one of your favorite items that The Green Bean sells?

My favorite items are the huge assortment of used books that we carry, from board books to young adult.

What is something that you think is a hidden gem in your store or that would be a surprise to most customers?

We carry many products that are made by our customers!  You can find greeting cards, t-shirts, and essential oils made and designed by local parents.

What else do you want to share with the Eagle Rock community? 

We are more than just a used kids shop! We carry new toys by sustainable brands, gifts by local makers, and art supplies!
 

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Eagle Rock is so lucky to have The Green Bean as a sustainable and affordable option for gift giving as well as everyday resource for kids. Stop by and check out this unique and amazing shop!
 

The Green Bean
5060 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
thegreenbeangoods.com / (323) 739-0870
Open Thursday – Sunday: 11AM – 3PM

TERA is spotlighting Eagle Rock small businesses to support our neighborhood’s recovery from the pandemic.

This month, we’re featuring Muddy Paw Coffee, a pet-friendly coffee shop that helps support local pet rescue groups. Muddy Paw was founded and is operated by Darren La Borie and Natalia Aldacour, who opened their beloved Eagle Rock location in July 2019.

Below is an interview with co-owner, Natalia Aldacour:

What is the story behind Muddy Paw?

The idea of opening Muddy Paw Coffee came during Katrina, when we decided that we wanted to raise money for local heroes that were doing their best to rescue and save the animals affected by the hurricane. We figured that as a small business our contribution would not make much difference to a big organization like SPCA, so we created Muddy Paw inspired by unsung heroes who are making a difference for animals in their community: where we donate a portion of all of our proceeds to small local rescues and organizations in towns and cities across the country. We developed Muddy Paw as an extension of our roasting company that we have been running for over 29 years.

What are are your favorite drinks that Muddy Paw serves?

This is hard to answer. In Summer… our Cold Brew Espresso Mojito (which does not have alcohol) or the Watermelon Mint Cooler if you want an ice tea drink. Fall brings our Real Pumpkin Spice Latte and winter we will serve up our Smoked Maple Bourbon Cortado. All of our drinks are made from scratch with natural ingredients.

What is something that you think is a hidden gem of your menu or would be a surprise to most customers?

We roast our own coffee different from most coffee shops and are known for our dark roast. Since we do not have a middle man, our coffee is always fresh and bagged in house. We usually cycle coffee through our shop within a week or two. Also we have a signature Cold Brew Espresso that takes us 3 days to make which delivers a… SMOOOOTH…. yet dark, rich, and bold flavor.

What else do you want to share with the Eagle Rock community? 

Please know that a portion of everything you buy in our store goes back to animal rescues in the LA area that are making a difference in our community. Our menu is mainly VEGAN yet we have items for all! All of our drinks are base vegan but we can accommodate all other needs, same goes to our pastries and we also cater to customers that have gluten intolerance too. WE LOVE IT HERE! We knew we would be happy coming, but the last 18 months have been challenging to say the least, especially since we opened right before the pandemic.. and we could not have made it without this amazing community that has embraced us from day one. Lastly, stay tuned for Jazz nights once a month and other amazing events that raise money and awareness to local animal organizations.. yes you can bring your pup as your date. 🙂

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Muddy Paw Coffee is a local gem in Eagle Rock with exceptional coffee, unique drinks, tasty snacks, plenty of outdoor seating, and (often) some very good pups to meet!
 

Muddy Paw Coffee
4610 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
muddypawla.com / (213) 269-4802
Open Daily: 7 AM – 7 PM

TERA is spotlighting Eagle Rock small businesses to support our neighborhood’s recovery from the pandemic.

For August 2021, we’re featuring Super Copy, which has been serving Eagle Rock since 1994. Below is an an interview with Super Copy’s owner, Payam Ayazi:

What is your favorite place in Eagle Rock? 

There are so many places to choose from! Whether it’s a restaurant, coffee shop, bar, or retail shop. I love supporting the local shops and businesses here. I would have to say my new favorite place is Relentless. That place has great food, tasty drinks and a fun vibe!

What is one of your favorite services that you provide?

Booklets, catalogs and zines are my favorites! We have invested a lot in some top quality printing and finishing equipment. Several years ago, we used to have to outsource our orders and projects. Now we can do it all in-house with higher quality and quicker turnaround time. Our clients are ecstatic when we meet their deadlines and budgets while maintaining amazing quality.

What items or services do you provide that might be a surprise to new customers?

We could do everything from printing large orders of magazines, or doing custom roll labels and even packaging products! There is so much that can be done and it’s fun to be able to work with clients on special projects and finding the best printing solutions.

What else do you want to share with Eagle Rock? 

Honestly, we are extremely grateful for our clientele and the Eagle Rock community. This last year has been really challenging for us, and for so many other businesses. And it means a lot to see the familiar faces that have been supporting us over the years, not only in business but in building relations and friendships with the community. We are humbled and we sincerely thank you!

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Super Copy is an independent full-service copy shop that has served Eagle Rock for well over two decades. From copies to business cards to marketing supplies, be sure to check them out for your printing needs!
 

Super Copy
2256 Colorado Blvd #103, Los Angeles, CA 90041
supercopyinla.com / (323) 255-5800
Monday-Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM

TERA is spotlighting Eagle Rock businesses to support our neighborhood’s recovery from the pandemic. For April 2021, we’re featuring Leanna Lin’s Wonderland, including an interview with owner Leanna Lin:

What is your favorite place in Eagle Rock? 

I really enjoy walks around Occidental College campus with our dogs. It’s such a beautiful place to walk and the trails above have great views of the city too!

What is your favorite item in your store? 

Momiji message dolls are something that I’ve personally collected even before I opened the shop. They are a special collection to me. 

What else do you want to share with Eagle Rock? 

Thank You for your local support for over 10 years here in Eagle Rock! We are open for in-store shopping, along with online shopping for shipping, and pick up. 

Also, I’m really looking forward to our next group art show called Wonderpets 3 (running May 22, 2021-July 3, 2021), which is our annual pet themed show benefiting Home Dog L.A, an intervention center inside of the North Central Animal Shelter.

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Leanna Lin’s Wonderland carefully selects brands that make you smile, from art, accessories, jewelry, collectible toys, stationery, books, home decor & more! While Leanna’s mom, Mae Mei, scouts out eclectic vintage mid-century modern home decor, jewelry, and things with kitsch! The shop is always getting new things, so keep checking back in store and online.

5024 N Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
leannalinswonderland.com / (323) 550-1332