Cafe Bolivar
1741 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Crema's Take
“Cafe Bolivar is a warmly run Venezuelan coffee shop where the owners' heritage shines through both the carefully crafted espresso drinks and an impressive lineup of housemade arepas that draw homesick locals and curious newcomers alike. The baristas here take genuine care with each order—whether it's ensuring your milk never scorches or chatting with you like an old friend—and it shows in the consistently excellent drinks and the genuine community energy that fills the space. If you're craving authentic Venezuelan flavors alongside excellent coffee, this Santa Monica gem delivers on both fronts without pretension.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I was intrigued by this coffee place, the name gave me a hint that the owners should be from Venezuela, The gentleman who took my order was very friendly and caring, I ordered the cafe latte on ice. Everything seemed good until I took a sip there was a very weird aftertaste…
I ordered a mocha and yeah, the wait was a little longer (around 6 minutes when ordered to-go), but it was absolutely worth it. The drink came out piping hot and the milk wasn’t burned !! (shockingly rare when it’s that hot), and the sweetness was balanced perfectly — you can…
Love this place! Recently moved to LA and missed Venezuelan home cooking and saw that this place served arepas, so I had to try it out. 10/10
Great spot for delicious arepas and coffee. This was a tasty meal, and for vegetarians, the mushroom ‘chorizo’ and black bean options are tasty. I loved my matcha oak milk latte as well, and the service and atmosphere of the cafe really invites you to sit and stay, unlike so…
Stopped by for the first time with my wife. She has been here already and suggested it. Lovely place with friendly staff. I’ve ordered arepas which comes with a choice of two. It was absolutely delicious. Will definitely come back for coffee next time. I also liked that they…
Crema Reviews
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