Gene's Cafe

Gene's Cafe

1111 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA

★★★★★3.3(20 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Tucked inside the Huntley Hotel, Gene's Café wins hearts with genuinely warm staff and creative signature drinks that lean sweet and Instagram-worthy, especially their beloved strawberry matcha. The space itself is a draw—immaculate décor and a relaxed vibe perfect for lingering—though fair warning: prices run high and their specialty drinks can be sugar-forward, so know what you're ordering. If you're staying nearby or willing to splurge for the experience and hospitality, this is a charming spot where the team clearly cares about making your visit memorable.”

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.

Matcha & teaSignature drinksSpecialty drinksCold brewMeetingsSlow sitTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

mir solis
★★★★★2 months ago

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…

Shane Wells
★★★★★3 months ago

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…

Shanelle S
★★★★★5 months ago

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…

Nura Sediqe
★★★★★11 months ago

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.

Russo Gasimov
★★★★★a year ago

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…

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