Village Well Books & Coffee

Village Well Books & Coffee has quickly become the cultural watering hole of Culver City's thriving downtown arts district since opening in 2018, offering a bright, welcoming space where the neighborhood's unique mix of entertainment industry professionals, families, and artists find common ground over great books and excellent coffee. The film and television section is naturally robust, reflecting Culver City's deep roots in the entertainment industry from its early days as home to MGM Studios. The diverse fiction collection is curated with an inclusive eye that reflects the Westside's multicultural character. The children's section is a particular joy, with colorful displays and comfortable seating that make young readers feel welcome and valued. The cafe program features locally roasted beans and pastries that draw customers even before the bookshelves do. Author events benefit from the proximity of major studios, with screenwriter-novelists and entertainment memoirists making frequent appearances alongside literary fiction writers and children's book authors.