Espresso Cielo

Espresso Cielo

1431 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA

★★★★★4.4(488 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Espresso Cielo is a breezy Santa Monica spot where the coffee rivals the beach views, thanks to carefully crafted drinks like their standout cardamom latte and impressively smooth house-made syrups that elevate even simple orders. The light-filled, modern space with its relaxed vibe makes it the kind of place you stumble into after the pier and find yourself planning your return visit before you've even finished your cup. Beyond the excellent espresso work, their seasonal offerings like strawberry matcha prove they're thinking creatively about what specialty coffee can be.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.

Full breakfastPastriesSlow sitSpecialty drinksMeetingsLight foodLaptop friendlyOutdoor seatingCraft espressoTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Shubham Kamdi
★★★★★4 months ago

Had a lovely morning at Espresso Cielo! ☕️ The house-made cinnamon latte is a must-try—super smooth. The avocado toast with smoked salmon had amazing flavor, though the toast itself was a little on the hard side. Definitely coming back for the caffeine fix!

Juan Carmona
★★★★★5 months ago

What a great place to enjoy the morning. The coffee's we had (Spanish latte and Vanilla latte) were so flavorful and smooth, which complimented the tasty egg croissiant with light salad. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to visit Santa Monica again and enjoy…

Sophie Nowak
★★★★★5 months ago

Espresso Cielo was the perfect little coffee stop after our beach day, and I’m already thinking about when we can go back. We walked over from the pier and loved the cozy, relaxed vibe the moment we walked in. It feels like a true neighborhood spot – warm, inviting, and not…

Shichen He
★★★★★6 months ago

I had the cardamom latte in the morning & came back for a strawberry matcha later in the day and they were both top tier. The matcha was the best I've had in awhile!! 🍓🍵 food was okay, donut was bomb, service is standard. Definitely recommend!

Konstantin Starodetskii
★★★★★6 months ago

A lovely place to spend your Sunday morning with a cup of high-quality coffee. ☕️ Interiors design is modern and spacious with plenty of sunlight coming through large windows. Perfect place to journal or meet with your friends before or after heading to a workout.

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