Santa Monica · Los Angeles County, CA
Best coffee in Santa Monica
Scout analyzed 64 Santa Monica places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.
Places analyzed
64
Matches
8
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
45 min
Best neighborhoods for coffee
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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Ocean Park
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
Bustling cafe offering a vast menu of American eats, plus a variety of organic coffee drinks.

Downtown
Espresso Cielo
Espresso & locally made pastries offered in a sunny coffeehouse with large windows & sidewalk seats.

Sawtelle
Bonsai Coffee Bar

Ocean Park
Dogtown Coffee
Cafe with a surfer-skater vibe serving local coffee blends plus vegan & gluten-free menu choices.

Wilshire Montana
Primo Passo Coffee Co
This casual coffeehouse features indoor & outdoor seating, plus a chic, glass-heavy space.

Mid-City
goodboybob Coffee Roasters
Modern espresso bar with sandwiches & pastries, within Tool’s virtual reality studio complex.

Wilshire Montana
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
Sleek sweet shop for creative donuts, from sweet flavors to savory breakfast versions, plus coffee.

Wilshire Montana
La La Land
Bright, stylish small-chain coffee shop with light bites, outdoor seating & an upbeat theme.
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