Crema's Take
“Castanea channels an authentic Sicilian café experience with a rotating menu of house-made pastries, gelato, and their signature carbonated La Dolce Vita drinks that taste like a proper Italian afternoon. The espresso program is serious enough to offer classes from knowledgeable baristas, but the vibe stays relaxed and family-friendly with oceanview seating steps from Venice Beach. It's the rare Los Angeles coffee shop where visitors from Sicily itself feel transported home.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I come from Sicily and this was my first time visiting Los Angeles. I decided to start my trip with a visit to Venice Beach and noticed a small “Sicilian spot.” Having lived in other US cities, I was a bit skeptical at first. But the moment I walked in, I genuinely felt like I…
Oh my! This little Italian cafe is so cute! They have a little bit of everything and it’s so good. From gelato to espresso to focaccia to pastries! Their carbonated La Dolce Vita drinks are also delicious. every time I come in here, I want everything they have to offer. The…
Perfect cozy place to stop for a drink and pastries, with great service. The only downside is the surrounding theater area, which can feel uncomfortable at times. (Homeless)
Took the Espresso class and highly recommend it! It was very informative, fun, and engaging. Julian did a fantastic job, he answered all our questions and guided us through the entire process, from the history of coffee to hands-on espresso making and proper machine cleaning.…
A really delicious Italian café right Venice Beach right across from the ocean. As someone whose family is southern Italian, I really appreciate these flavors and honestly thought they were fantastic. We were walking the beach and decided to stop in once we saw it on our walk.…
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