Crema's Take
“Gene's Cafe is a hotel lobby coffee shop known for creative drinks like strawberry matcha and honey lavender lattes, but it's hamstrung by steep prices (expect to pay $30 for two coffees and pastries) and inconsistent execution—some customers rave about the vibe and friendly staff, while others found their specialty drinks cloyingly sweet and overpriced for the quality. With only 20 reviews, there's not enough data to know if this is a real problem or just a handful of unlucky visits, so approach with cautious expectations. If you're staying at the Huntley Hotel, it's convenient; otherwise, the price-to-quality ratio doesn't justify the detour.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →This place is so cute and we enjoyed our drinks! I got the tastiest strawberry matcha and my friend got herself a latte. I love the vibe inside, the décor is absolutely immaculate but sadly there isn't a lot of seating inside. We were able to snag seats but there are only 4 in…
Very very expensive!!!! 30 dollars for 2 coffees and 2 croissants. Do your pocket book a favor and take the short walk to Starbucks and you can thank me later. Nice shop and cute but the price of what you actually pay for is ridiculous. My coffee cup is the size of a free water…
Coffee shop located inside the Huntley Hotel. Came here after a run with some friends and grabbed a strawberry matcha and a breakfast sandwich. My order was messed up but they fixed it fairly quickly. The matcha was alright but looked cute. The cafe overall had a cute aesthetic…
Great service, tucked inside the Huntley. Tried the iced honey lavender latte and it was too sweet for me to finish so make sure you’re mindful of their sugary drinks.
Gene’s Café in Santa Monica was my go-to spot during my hotel stay, I grabbed my morning and afternoon coffee here every day. The staff were incredibly friendly and genuinely caring. Their coffee is excellent, and the food is just as good, fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. It’s…
Crema Reviews
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