Red Car Coffee Shop
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked right at the entrance to the Huntington Library, this cozy café strikes the perfect balance between a quick caffeine stop and a lingering destination, with both intimate indoor charm and inviting outdoor seating to enjoy the California weather. Their pastry case is genuinely worth the visit—think moist apple pie muffins and standout coffee cake—and they're equally committed to crafting thoughtful specialty drinks like honey lavender ice cream coffee alongside their traditional offerings. It's the kind of place where locals naturally find themselves returning, whether you're fueling up before exploring the gardens or decompressing afterward with something sweet.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Everytime I come, I get a coffee and a pastry! Apple pie Muffin: 7/10 - exactly what you’d expect. More muffin than apple though! Very moist though! Not dry. Coffee cake: 10/10 - If you like sweet coffee.. get it! Not dry at all! Caramel macchiato: ice: 5/10- it’s okay. It…
There’s a really nice café right at the entrance (or exit) of the Huntington Library. We usually stop by for snacks and drinks after we finish exploring the gardens and museums. The food is good, and the staff are super friendly.
Amazing honey lavender ice cream and coffee cake. Mocha coffee was a bit rich and dark chocolate instead of milk. So good. But be prepared. Cute interior. Extra seating outside.
Red car is a nice little coffee shop that conveniently located at the Huntington library (right by the entrance). They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Except drinks and pastries, I'm glad that they also sell Fosselman's ice cream, sandwiches, yoghurt parfait, fruits and…
Great little cafe right at the entrance to the Huntington so you can grab a coffee before heading into the gardens. Unfortunately when I asked for a cold brew (at 10:30am), they were out, so I got a cappuccino instead. Also, it's a little pricey, so be prepared to shell out a…
Crema Reviews
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