The Coffee Bar
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The Coffee Bar

520 Center St, Manhattan Beach, CA

★★★★★4.8(105 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved Manhattan Beach spot excels at the fundamentals—their cappuccinos and lattes showcase beautifully balanced espresso with silky milk textures, while their pastries arrive fresh and buttery. What really sets them apart is the genuinely warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere, where baristas greet you with real engagement and local art adorns bright, open spaces that feel perfect for lingering over coffee or meeting friends. Whether you're grabbing a flat white or settling in with a canelé and cold brew, you'll find yourself in a lively little neighborhood gem that gets the details right.

What to expect

Specialty drinksMeetingsSlow sitTraditional drinksEspresso focusedCold brewPastries

Google Reviews

Oded Damiani
★★★★2 months ago

The coffee shop was an absolutely **delightful** experience from start to finish. I had two cups of cappuccino, both perfectly balanced in flavor and truly enjoyable. The croissant was fresh, buttery, and delicious, completing the culinary experience. The atmosphere was calm and pleasant, the kind of place you immediately want to revisit for a quiet morning or a casual meetup.

Jerry Montero
★★★★★3 months ago

Everything was great, the iced tea was refreshing and the latte had a smooth texture. Highly recommend

Maya Yizhaky
★★★★★7 months ago

The loveliest little coffee shop 5 mins from LAX. Bright & open energy, with local art and tasty pastries. Recommended!

CC Gordon
★★★★★8 months ago

The Coffee Bar is absolutely delightful. Immediately upon entering I was greeted with a smile and background on the location from the cashier/barista. Love an engaging team! ☺️ I had a hot latte with cinnamon honey and oat milk, and a croissant muffin with raspberry filling - as a Brit, this is a dream. The quality was/is to LIVE for!! Chef’s kiss. This was my first time but certainly not my last! As a plus, it was perfect to have my morning meetings and the calming jazz music was just the cherry on top. Thank you Coffee Bar for being so warm and welcoming! 💖

Tawri McAndrews
★★★★★a year ago

Great fare in a lively atmosphere. The coffee (flat white) was creamy, the perfect temperature to taste the profile, and the canele was piping hot and crispy around the edges, as it should be. There was a group of knitters chilling with their projects; super cozy and welcoming shop. Looking forward to try the next lot of varietal coffees!

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