Manhattan Beach News
Coffeehouse Java Man The march of chain coffeehouses in the South Bay continues, but even though there are big names on almost every corner, the repurposed 1920s bungalow on Pier Avenue remains our favorite. There’s only one Java Man, and if owner Rick Henkus has ever thought about franchising it, he hasn’t mentioned it publicly. It’s just fine if he doesn’t, because locals like the uniqueness of this friendly spot that resembles a college town hangout. The coffee is good…