Way Home Coffee
11049 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Crema's Take
“Way Home Coffee cultivates an intimate, lived-in sanctuary where creative Asian-inspired drinks like the creamsicle matcha latte and sweet potato einspanner shine alongside thoughtfully crafted espresso drinks. The cozy space feels like a friend's kitchen rather than a typical café, with warm owners who genuinely care about explaining each drink and making you feel at home. Whether you're lingering solo with a cold brew or meeting a friend, this Santa Monica gem delivers drinks that taste as considered as the inviting atmosphere feels.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
My girlfriend and I had a pleasant experience and we’d definitely recommend you give this a try if you’re into matcha and Korean coffee drinks. It’s very nice to see Asian-inspired cafes making their way to the west side! The sweet potato einspanner was definitely a stand out.…
Just like the cafe's name calls out, the ambiance gave that relaxing homey space. It suited solo visitor or 2-3 people group max per table and the place was pretty busy. Nonetheless, ordering process was speedy including getting the drinks ready. Their favorites appeared to be…
Such a cute cafe with a great menu. My sweet potato einspanner was perfect! You could really taste the sweet potato flavor in there. I would come back and try their other items on the menu. Service was super sweet and the wait was less than 15 mins. If parking was easier to…
*sigh* i love this place so much. the drinks are delicious and super thought out. my favorite was the creamsicle matcha latte. the owners were also super warm and friendly. i went two days in a row just to try their menu. i live out of town but ill make it a point to pay a…
I found about this new cafe on Instagram and wanted to try it out on their soft opening days. The employees are so nice and explains each drink so well. I tried the espresso tonic, strawberry yogurt ade, creamsicle matcha latte, mint choco banana latte, and the cereal milk…
Crema Reviews
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