Dues Ex Machina

February 11, 2022

About a 17 min walk from Venice Podshare, is a cafe shoppe called Dues Ex Machina. The name is a Latin term, borrowed from a Greek phrase meaning “god from the machine.”Modern lounge with sofa, patterned wall art, glass table, and wooden shelving unitThe aesthetic is mostly steampunk w hints of bohemian surf. They also have a clothing store attached to the cafe!Clothing store interior with racks of clothes, polished concrete floor, and dark industrial ceilingThey had drink specials so I got the Butter Rum Iced Latte.Bananas in a bakery basket with a menu board and pastry display behind themThe baristas were so friendly & agreed to be in the photo which I thought was cuteYellow smiling face emoji on a white backgroundCoffee shop counter with pastries, packaged snacks, espresso machine, and shelves of jars and bottlesThe iced latte didn’t have a super strong flavor of butter rum but I like when I can taste the coffee. The portion was absolutely perfect as well. Iced coffee in a clear cup held up in a café, with a barista behind the counter.I decided to sit outside and enjoy the outdoor seating. The cafe vibe was nice, everyone there was working or taking business calls so it was a very professional vibe. After that I walked around the shop area to see what that was about.People seated at outdoor café tables beside a mural wall and string lights on a street patioIt was a surfer style aesthetic, which of course is very on brand for Venice.Clothing store display with hanging shirts, jackets, pants, and folded items on wooden shelvesRetail display of black-and-yellow supplement bottles and jars on wooden shelves in a clothing storeMotorcycle inside surf shop with surfboards, clothing racks, and framed art on the wallsClothing store display with folded clothes, hanging racks, a wooden bench, and a potted plant in frontIf you love surfing and motorcycles you will absolutely fall in love with this place!

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