Groundwork Coffee is a conscious-minded business that prides itself on supporting the community and using products that are 100 percent certified organic as well as fairly traded. It has been a part of the Santa Monica community for six years. Located across from Main Street Bagels near Ashland, the shop offers brewed coffee and tea, coffee beans by the pound, ranging in price from $11.25 to $13.25, as well as granola and locally baked pastry.
Mandarin Best Chinese Food (or "MB" for short) is a casual and comfortable spot with a mix of tables and booths for seating. Carry-out and delivery are also popular here. The menu is extensive, with everything from meat and seafood entrees to tofu. Dishes come with different kinds of noodles and rice. There's even a "Healthy" menu section. Lunch and dinner combos are available, too.
The Abbey is a bar along Main Street in Old Town Seal Beach that changed ownership in 2010. Try the wood fire pizza from the pub menu. There are televisions to enjoy sports and a sizable bar with a good selection. Look for the galvanized corrugated metal panel on the roof parapet with a rusted sign that says "The Abbey". It is easy getting to Old Town Seal Beach upon exiting the 405 Freeway and heading south on Seal Beach Boulevard.
Port Chester Beer Distributor carries most major beer brands such as Budweiser, Heineken and Sam Adams, but also prides itself as a champion of microbrews both local and from afar. Offered services include delivery for large-ticket items or large quantities. Look out for frequent sales and coupons. Wholesale corporate accounts are also available for licensed establishments.
This bakery serves bread, cakes and sweets. A friendly staff of experienced pastry chefs creates a range of goods year-round and for the holidays.
Smoothie King is located in the Paradise Plaza. It specializes in real fruit smoothies and provides smoothies with added nutritional supplements.