Meravalley Coffee Roasters
328 S Catalina Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Hermosa Beach, this roastery is a haven for espresso purists who appreciate classically crafted drinks and the patience of slow coffee culture, whether you're pulling up a chair for a pour-over or settling in with a velvety latte alongside their homemade breakfast offerings. The welcoming, sun-filled space strikes that rare balance between serious about coffee and relaxed about lingering, making it equally suited for a solo coffee ritual or catching up with a friend over pastries and conversation. It's the kind of spot where the owner's care shows in the details—from the immaculate, airy interior to the consistently excellent roasts that keep regulars coming back each morning.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
We really enjoyed our coffee and breakfast options at Meravalley Coffee Roasters. We were vacationing near by and came back each morning to enjoy a latte and homemade yogurt/granola parfait. The service was excellent and the coffee/food had great taste/flavor. And we sat at the window seat and enjoyed the beautiful views. We will definitely come back when we are in the area!
This is a fantastic spot for someone who prefers what I would consider "classic" espresso based coffee. That is, you're searching for a place that roasts and serves coffee that leans into those warm, deep, rich cocoa and nutty flavors, and away from modern 3rd wave bright/acidic profiles. The cortado I ordered had a nice balance of that classic coffee flavor, with just a hint of a dark cocoa coffee note in the finish. The cappuccino my wife ordered came with a nicely poured swan; for those unaware, this is one of the more skill-intensive latte art designs, and I've yet to see another barista in the area even attempt one. Color me impressed. The panini we ordered were quite good! Lightly crispy on the outside, tasty bread, and a good balance of egg+salmon, pairing nicely with the coffee. It's rare to find a coffee shop that serves both excellent coffee PLUS good food. The inside decor is a bit spartan, but I'll take good food and drink over a nice view 99 times out of 100. Highly recommend dropping by if you have the time to sit down and relax.
Im not impressed, the place was empty when we went but the table we sat on was a little dirty we had to clean it ourselves. The coffee we ordered was not hot anymore because the barista spend more time on the esthetic which is nice but very common. The cheese danish we had was obviously from Costco. Pricey bcoz its by the beach we got it but they should also give a quality product and service.
Finally a real coffee roaster that happens to make the best coffee drinks in the area. The inside is immaculate, well lit, welcoming and airy that will make you want to sit and enjoy your drink listening to the soft music playing. The food choices look good but I’ve yet to try. The owner/barista is quite talented and kind making some latte art on your coffee. The passion fruit & jasmine tea is phenomenal and contains pieces of jasmine and passion fruit!!! By the way, the beans are top notch and freshly roasted not like the usual places who roasted them months before. I just returned and now making a menthe latte (mint for the season) latte cold or hot. It was light and delicious and the presentation was festive.
New gem alert!! Lovely new coffee shop right off the basement! An array of coffee drinks in matches as well as breakfast sandwiches. Really nice owner! The environment is very clean and calming and I could easily see myself posting up and doing work here for the day! But the most amazing thing is is that all of the coffee is made and roasted right there in house! So you can get a mini coffee roasting lesson while you wait for your opinion to be made! Can't wait to go back and so glad we have a coffee shop in the area!
Crema Reviews
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