Bester's Coffee House
1017 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Crema's Take
“Nestled near the beach in Santa Monica, this espresso-focused spot punches above its weight with a matcha that reviewers rave is genuinely magical—floral, perfectly balanced, and never cloying—alongside lattes that nail that elusive sweet spot of smooth richness. The owner Brandon clearly has a gift for both the craft and hospitality, creating such a welcoming, laid-back vibe that first-time visitors become instant regulars, whether they're grabbing a quick coffee to enjoy in nearby Palisades Park or discovering a rare quality coffee moment while visiting from out of town.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
That matcha is magic! Perfectly done, not to sweet and flavourful but still light and floral. The Latte is on point, with that extra kick that will get you back in gear. The sweetness is perfect and the coffee smooth and balanced.
Besters Coffee House makes an amazing cup of coffee. The flavor is super smooth and rich, not bitter at all, and you can tell they care about quality. Really chill atmosphere and the guy that runs is super friendly too. Definitely one of the better coffee spots I’ve been to lately, definitely will be returning.
Stopped by for the first time today and will definitely be going back. The cinnamon oat milk latte was fabulous, 10/10. The service was lovely as well; he wasn’t lying when he said best coffee in all of LA!
Brandon makes the best drinks. He’s so lovely. And it’s so convenient - if you want a coffee to enjoy in Palisades Park, it’s a dead zone. He’s got a cart set up right by the incline between Cal and Washington.
Luckily walked by while visiting from NYC, great addition to our walk around ocean ave and the beach. We had both the coffee and matcha both were delicious. What a treat!
Crema Reviews
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