The Source Café

The Source Café

509 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA

★★★★4.4(333 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked in the heart of Hermosa Beach, The Source Café has cultivated a devoted local following by nailing the trifecta of excellent coffee, thoughtfully crafted food, and genuine hospitality—from their coconut oil-infused espresso drinks to their fresh-baked pastries and protein-forward salads that fuel the beach community's active lifestyle. The intimate, dog-friendly space feels like a neighborhood gem where you're as likely to find someone grabbing a perfectly executed iced chai before a surf session as settling in with friends over a satisfying frittata. It's the kind of place that earns its 4.4-star reputation not through flash, but through consistent attention to quality and a welcoming energy that keeps people coming back.

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.

Slow sitPastriesMeetingsTraditional drinksLight foodFull breakfastSpecialty drinksSignature drinks

Google Reviews

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★★★★★7 months ago

The Source is a locals' favorite because the food, drinks, and service are amazing and they have healthy options and juices for the active, healthy Hermosa crowd. The salads and sandwiches are a delicious and their avocado toast is a fan favorite. The interior is very fresh…

Carlo N.
★★★★★8 months ago

You don’t write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say. Let’s begin this elite review. :D The Source Cafe (est 2017) is a popular and fun little breakfast spot right on Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach. It has a cool vibe, lots of fun things…

Albert Hibpshman
★★★★★a year ago

Quite pleasant cafe with tasty and healthy options. I had the coffee with coconut oil and MCT oil and a chicken panini. Small seating area was plenty for my friends and I. They had a clean restroom and water for all guests. Recommend!

Lo Wood
★★★★★2 years ago

Very sweet little spot with amazing baked items and menu items. Delicious iced chai & coffee cake. The frittata was great but didn’t have sun dried tomatoes the day we were there. Welcoming of dogs as well with their two patios. My only issue would be that it’s a bit on the…

Constantine Johns
★★★★4 years ago

Great local spot. Super cute area right in the center of Hermosa Beach. With plenty of restaurants to choose from in the area, we were happy to have stumbled upon The Source. We were warmly welcomed and greeted with a display of all their homemade desserts and pastries. Their…

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