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blossom and friends

2819 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

★★★★4.3(70 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Blossom and Friends strikes that rare balance of being a genuine neighborhood gathering spot without losing its edge as a serious coffee destination in Santa Monica. The shop has cultivated a warm, unpretentious vibe where regulars and newcomers alike feel equally at home, and the team clearly takes their craft seriously, sourcing thoughtfully and pulling shots with precision. It's the kind of place where you actually want to linger, whether you're diving into work or just savoring a really well-made cup.

What to expect

Quick grabLight foodTraditional drinksMatcha & teaSpecialty drinksMeetingsCold brew

Google Reviews

Arturo Garcia
★★★★2 months ago

I don't write reviews, majority of my visit to many coffee shops goes smoothly. The girl taking my order seems like she didnt know what she was doing. I had to tell her my order 3 times before she finally got it, I asked for my ham and cheese croissant to be warmed up, I was given it cold. Coffee is decent, I just wish this coffee shop had lids. Majority of my Vietnamese coffee ended up on ground as I was walking to my car. Owners need to retrain the cashier and coffee maker, maybe give the girl more days off since she seems asleep.

Diego Molina
★★★★★3 months ago

Went here and got an iced matcha and a banh mi sandwich. I don’t know what the other reviews are talking about with the drinks being bad because what I had was flavorful. I really liked the staff as well, the lady who took my order was great and had a good attitude. I will definitely come here again.

Jeni
★★★★★3 months ago

strolled down to blossom for lunch after the BEST haircut at shin collective right down the block. I had the house banh mi with pâté, head cheese, and cold cuts, and the perfect amount of pickled veggies, fresh herbs, and jalapeño. it comes with chicken pho dipping broth which honestly elevates the whole sandwich, which was already top tier, to the next level. so many layered flavors and textures. it was really, really good. I also treated myself to a butterscotch and miso cookie which was the perfect sweet treat with a hint of savory umami-ness, and a great texture (landing between chewy, crispy, and melt-in-your-mouth-y). if I lived closer I would be here all the time! the vibe is good, the service is excellent, and they have a wonderful vinyl collection. would be a great place to post up and work with a delicious treat to nibble on.

Jonathan Kashani
★★★★★6 months ago

Coffee is amazing, specifically the hojicha and the lattees. Pastries are delicious as well. Some are vegan and ask for some butter with your order. The staff is super awesome, they remember your name and are super friendly. For lunch the steak bah mi is my go to and it doesn't disappoint. It comes with a small broth to dip in and its delicious. Highly recommend this spot. Special shout out to Eli, dulce, Arlan!!

Gabriel Jara
★★★★★8 months ago

Great coffee to start the morning. A super-delicious sandwich. The service was super fast, but we were served by a guy who, in my opinion, should have smiled a little more. 😊We'll be back!!!

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