After my initial visit on a Friday, I was back to try out their coffee truck, a.k.a. 'Old Truck' on Sunday. Flanking my reviews like I did my visits here, I figured returning the very next day on Saturday would be too much, so I decided to sleep on it and double up my visits on the following day.
Not many things will get me up anymore, especially on a Sunday except for the fact that this truck currently operates on Saturday and Sunday with limited hours of 9a-2p. Arriving right before noon via the Las Virgenes exit to Mulholland Hwy, it was a lot more crowded than it was when I came on Friday. I parked off of Mulholland since I figured the designated spots in front and to the side of Old Place were taken (I was right). Most of the people at this time were there for the food, and there were only a couple people in front of me for the truck. Only one party is allowed in at a time in the small space which is understandable. Up front, there is merchandise in addition to a small condiment area with stirrers, sugar packets, etc. Drinks are made with whole milk by default while oat and almond milk are an additional charge. There is only one person working the register and acting as barista, and today it was Lauren! She was super-sweet and able to answer any questions I had about the place. While she made the beverage, I was able to poke around the limited retail which included a pamphlet on the history of Cornell.
For some reason, one of their 'Washed Down The Stream' bandannas caught my eye so I ended up spending more than what I expected but it was worth it since I wanted to contribute to their business. As for the vanilla latte ($5 for the smaller size 12oz), I savored this for longer than I normally do with coffee which was pleasing. This stayed at a perfect temperature where I actually ended up making a day of staying in town last-minute. Before leaving the area, I stopped back here a few hours later to take dinner home which I reviewed under that property.
I've had my fill of the Old Places for a while now, but if you are in the area and the rustic/western/history/food appeals to you, make sure you consult their website for their hours of all the businesses on site before you venture out (everything is closed Monday through Wednesday).
Regardless if it's actually in Agoura Hills or Cornell, I've found an oasis settled deep within the hills. I was debating on 4 stars initially but decided to bump it up. Even though I may not 'belong' here, I still felt welcomed 'being' here. read more