Gnarwhal Coffee Co.

Located on the Main Street, just 10-12 minute walk from the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Great location by other eateries and shops on the Main Street. Coffee and service were both top notch. I was rung up by the owner, Nick Monica, and he provided an excellent service. I tried the iced americano ($4.25) topped with salted vanilla cream top ($1.25) and it was very good. Plenty of seating indoor but it was packed with a lot of people on their laptops. There are 2 tables outside as well. Restroom inside for customers only. Parking is paid street parking or paid parking lot.

Great cardamom latte and croissant! Fast service upon my arrival and plenty of seats. Clean restroom was a plus!

Nice little coffee shop near Venice Beach. They had a nice menu with a variety it coffee, tea, and treat options. In the shop they had some searing and a nice bathroom. I got a cereal milk matcha, which was very good and not too sweet. The service was also excellent and the batista were good with questions.

Four Stars - Caffeinated Excellence with a Side of Wait Time Gnarwhal Coffee is proof that good things come to those who wait. And wait. And sometimes wait a little more while staring longingly at the espresso machine. But HERE’S THE THING: unlike my Ojai Burger experience where excellent service couldn’t save a tragic patty, Gnarwhal’s coffee is SO GOOD that the wait becomes a mere character-building exercise. I ordered a latte and when it finally arrived, I understood. This wasn’t just coffee - this was art. The kind of art that makes you forgive the fact that you considered just going home and making instant. The baristas clearly care deeply about what they’re doing. You can see the concentration, the precision, the love. They’re not just making coffee; they’re performing tiny caffeinated miracles, one cup at a time. The vibe is chill, the space is cool, and honestly, the wait gives you time to really appreciate the fact that you’re about to consume something special. The fifth star is being held hostage by the speed of service, but everything else? Chef’s kiss. Would I come back? Absolutely. Would I bring a book? Also absolutely. If you’ve got time and taste buds that deserve respect, this is your spot.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

A pleasant place, great location. Nice staff - Shy was very helpful and professional. Average coffee (I had a breve to go) - stop by for one if nearby, but it is not a destination place. The coffee is quite strong — eg much stronger than the one at Intelligentsia I head earlier today. (Restrooms for customers only)