Hooked Venice

Five mornings a week (Wed–Sun, 8am–1pm), Christopher “Nicely” Abel is pulling, pouring and frothing amazing espresso-based drinks at this pop-up inside Venice’s Dudley Market. This is the best coffee on the Westside. We don’t put this lightly; Abel is the award-winning veteran barista who helped found nearby Menotti’s, and Hooked is the latest way you can take a sip of his expertly made caffeinated beverages. While he’ll gladly make a drink to go, this one-man show is best experienced when you have the time to sit down and truly appreciate your cortado or flat white. If you’re looking for something sweet, you can’t go wrong with Hooked’s cafe rico, which incorporates cinnamon, orange zest and housemade simple syrup flavored with Tahitian vanilla. Take your time while visiting; Hooked can get busy, and it’s better suited to a leisurely late morning or relaxed catch-up with a friend.