Crema's Take
“Tucked down a hidden courtyard staircase off Wave Street, Studio Cafe is a charming hybrid coffee shop and music studio where locally roasted espresso and thoughtfully crafted teas share space with genuine hospitality and an interesting story. The brick-and-greenery courtyard setting feels like a secret escape from the Cannery Row crowds, making it an ideal spot for meeting friends or settling in with a pastry and quality drink at a fraction of tourist-area prices. Owners who are genuinely passionate about both their coffee program and their business's creative roots make this small spot feel less like a café and more like a community gathering place.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The cafe is beautiful and in a convenient location. The espresso in our coffee drinks, an iced latte and a hot latte, were a bit weak, but the flavors were still good. Worth a visit for the atmosphere alone!
Came here for a morning coffee and the pour over was delicious! Top tier quality coffee! Highly recommend!
Ordered a matcha latte with oat milk. Gotta be one of the worst and most expensive matchas I’ve ever had. Came out green-ish and watery. Service and vibe was cool though.
We stopped in around noon as a much more affordable alternative to grabbing coffee inside the aquarium. A quick tip for anyone visiting: make sure to go straight to the lower level! I followed the map directions up the street to the higher level and wasted some time, so learn…
Studio Cafe is such a sweet little coffee shop! It is down the steps that opens into a courtyard with brick and walls covered in greenery. The tea here was delicious and there was so much care taken in all the details despite the open, minimalist feeling. The long curved bench…
What an interesting story behind this coffee shop and music studio. Coffee excellent. Owners very nice and accommodating giving a tour and story about the genesis of their business. Warmed large concrete bench outside stands out in terms of comfort while weather is cool when you…
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