Cora's Coffee Shoppe

Cora's Coffee Shoppe

1802 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA

★★★★★4.1(752 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This independent Santa Monica institution wins hearts with genuinely warm hospitality and a kitchen that takes breakfast seriously, from customizable eggs Benedict to their lauded everything bagels with smoked salmon. Just steps from the pier, Cora's offers an authentic, unpretentious refuge where the coffee is solid, the food quality punches above typical beachside fare, and regulars keep returning across decades because the place feels genuinely loved. Fair warning: outdoor-only seating now, but that casual, gem-like atmosphere is part of what makes it special.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.

Slow sitTraditional drinksFull breakfastOutdoor seatingSpecialty drinksMeetingsLight food

Google Reviews

David Nelson
★★★★★2 months ago

My wife and i arrived from Australia last night. Love Santa Monica so far. Breakfast at Coras was delicious with a warm and authentic feel. And great coffee ( Lattes)

NICHOLAS McDONOUGH
★★★★★3 months ago

I haven’t been here in many, many years, but I always liked it. I used to come here on a fairly regular basis when I lived in Santa Monica. They eliminated the inside seating. That was disappointing because you could have a fairly quiet meal. The patio had a couple of families…

Florian Erker
★★★★★10 months ago

Cool spot near the pier. Great breakfast and a unique atmosphere. The service was excellent. Compared to most other options near the beach, it offers very good value for money. I had a delicious breakfast and an excellent café latte.

Crystal H
★★★★★a year ago

What an absolute gem! This is a perfect lil spot for breakfast. They were able to accommodate my eggs Benedict and make it without meat I had spinach and grilled onions, and it was the best eggs benny I've ever had! The staff was extremely kind and helpful. Definitely a must…

Elisabeth Kennedy
★★★★★a year ago

Cora’s Coffee is phenomenal. The service was spectacular and the food even better. I would definitely recommend the everything bagel with smoked salmon, or if you are there on the weekend, the smoked salmon Benedict. The food was fresh, filling and reasonably priced. Also, you…

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