Crema's Take
“This Santa Monica spot has earned serious devotion for its perfectly balanced cappuccinos and silky espresso work—reviewers rave about the light-to-medium roast that lets the beans shine without bitterness. The vanilla lattes are a particular standout, with fans calling them dreamy, and there's real craft behind every pull here. It's a lively, laptop-friendly neighborhood cafe with that authentic indie coffee energy, though fair warning: it can get buzzy and the pastry game could use some love.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →This place is a dream for anyone who loves Vanilla Lattes. You have to try it!
Food - Pastries could be better. The coffee was good. The latte went too cold too soon, or was it supposed to? Atmosphere - There were many people on laptops, but it was very noisy, on the other hand.
I’m certain that this is the best cappuccino on the west side! The espresso beans are perfectly roasted, not too dark, and the flavor comes through beautifully balanced with the most luxurious, silky-smooth microfoam layer on top. I’ve been to pretty much all the coffee shops in…
Bitter. A coffee can have any taste but bitter. The barista was not good. I couldn't finish my Gibraltar. They only have a dark blend (they say medium-dark) for espresso or espresso based drinks. Many of the reviews sound great but the quality here is comparable to the shop…
We were driving from Oxnard to San Diego and wanted some quick coffee. Their coffee is AMAZING, there’s a lot of coffee shops in LA but not many offer a raw sweet taste like this one. Their house made specialty syrups are vanilla and hazelnut. There is a Starbucks across the…
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