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
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Scout-verified spots
Downtown
Calabra
Food & Drink
Élephante
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.
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.
Ocean Park
Kavahana
Food & Drink
Chez Jay
Steaks, seafood & stiff drinks served in a nostalgic dining room known for celebrity sightings.
Sawtelle
Bonsai Coffee Bar
Food & Drink
Water Grill
Sophisticated seafood restaurant with extensive raw-bar options & a menu updated daily.
Food & Drink
The Surfing Fox
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.
Wilshire Montana
The Penthouse
Perched atop Huntley Hotel, this trendy American eatery is famed for cocktails & panoramic views.
Food & Drink
The Albright
Rustic-chic re-do of a veteran fish house on the pier with local fare, craft beer & communal tables.
Mid-City
Fia Restaurant
Cocktails, handmade pastas & seasonal fare in a stylish but relaxed space.
Mid-City
goodboybob Coffee Roasters
Modern espresso bar with sandwiches & pastries, within Tool’s virtual reality studio complex.
Downtown
Tar & Roses
Moodily lit, buzzy spot with seasonal American small & large plates, plus an ample wine & beer list.
Wilshire Montana
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
Sleek sweet shop for creative donuts, from sweet flavors to savory breakfast versions, plus coffee.
Wilshire Montana
FIG RESTAURANT
Farm-to-table restaurant inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel with a pewter bar & communal table.
Wilshire Montana
La La Land
Bright, stylish small-chain coffee shop with light bites, outdoor seating & an upbeat theme.
Food & Drink
The Lobster
Veteran restaurant presenting classic seafood such as Maine lobster against a scenic ocean backdrop.
Food & Drink
Ivy at the Shore
Flower-adorned spot frequented by celebrities serving inventive drinks & Californian cuisine.
Downtown
1212 Santa Monica
Vintage-chic, 2-story restaurant & lounge with world-inspired eats & creative cocktails & infusions.
Downtown
LouLou Santa Monica
French-inspired meals, brunch & cocktails served in a cosmopolitan venue with ocean & sunset views.
Downtown
The Curious Palate
Locally sourced American meals offered in cool digs with craft beer & kombucha on tap, plus a patio.
No reservation needed
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