1. Blueys Kitchen
9.1
1814 Berkeley St (Nebraska), Santa Monica, CA
Australian Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
Winnie Khoo: Fave: egg sandwich, caveman bowl, papaya bowl; scone, banana bread; black rice porridge (add almond milk); skip: chai latte
Tessa Pargiter-Hatem: Loved everything except I thought the chai latte was not good
Cameron MacConomy: Nitro cold brew. Great healthy options. Ancient grains salad and whirly bowl are standouts. Good baked goods too.
3. La Monarca Bakery
8.3
1300 Wilshire Blvd (at Euclid St), Santa Monica, CA
Bakery · 37 tips and reviews
Kirsten Dwyer: Best chai tea latte...ever!!!!
Anastasia Giorgiova: Everything I tried is great: soy chai latte, corn cheese & jalapeño trenza croissant (warmed up), & a Mexican wedding cookie (just like my mom used to make)!
Joseph C: Café Oaxaca - Expresso, Mexican Chocolate & Steamed Milk 👍 I'm guessing it's Zapoteco Coffee, It's Great, a bit mellow, not too strong. Good Mexican flavors!
4. Kreation Kafe
8.4
1023 Montana Ave (at 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Juice Bar · North of Montana · 52 tips and reviews
Maija Crescent: Love the spare rib plate, and chai latte, that's all I had. Want to go back and try more.
Salim Mitha: Huevos Cancun. Awesome. The regular coffee is also excellent so no need to fancy up the coffee. Grilled chicken is either juicy or dry. If it comes out dry, send it back! When it's right it's amazing
Anneke Jong: ground beef kebab with quinoa. don't even try to not order the hummus, it's perfection pureed.
5. Milo and Olive
8.8
2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Bakery · 131 tips and reviews
Winnie Khoo: Faves: garlic knot, wood fired pear & kale salad; Skip: Chai latte
Shane Plossu: Go for the chicken meatballs each and every time - we always do. Great flavor, especially when the remaining sauce is scooped up with the house bread.
Eater: A tiny, always packed bakery and cafe from the Rustic Canyon team. Expect seasonal small plates, impeccable baked goods, and some of the best pizza pies in the city. [Eater 38 Member]
6. Dogtown Coffee
8.4
2003 Main St (at Bay St), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Ocean Park · 99 tips and reviews
Vaibhav P: The vegan scramble is awesome, and so is the Chai Latte!
Haley Vingsness: Chill vibe, outdoor seating, and great breakfast burritos. A hangout for surfers and skateboarders. The design plays tribute to the original Zephyr skateboard shop
Jess Barron: Salted caramel cold brewed iced coffee!! Get the size large. You won't regret it.
9. Philz Coffee
8.4
525 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn 5th & 6th St), Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · 114 tips and reviews
Daniel: No espresso here, only brewed. The Specialties are heavily flavored drinks with no trace of coffee on them. IE the Gingersnap Iced is really a tea, very close to a chai latte
Millie Mardahay: I love their light roasts. Try Manhattan , it will make you want to go there every day
ᴡ Lesinski: Welcome to the anti-Intelligentsia! A coffee shop that focuses on drinkable, non-pretentious, balanced drinks based around blends (instead of regions).
10. Love Coffee Bar
8.7
1732 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA · 10 tips and reviews
Michael Discenza: Lots of light, friendly people, cute dogs, and specialty espresso drinks. The Lavender Latte is quite good!
Joseph C: Great Rwandan Pour Over Coffee from Elm Coffee with excellent knowledgable & insightful Russian Barista!) He Really Knows His Coffee! 👍☕ Pour Over List Changes Weekly for Connesieurs wanting Flavors
Joseph C: Their House LOVE Cookies, This is their Chocolate Chip! Awesome Gourmet Sammies, Teas, Grinds, Accessories, Milks and More!! They use Clover Brand Milk here 👌🐄
Carmen GB: The vanilla latte is heavenly. Get the breakfast sandwich minus the bread for a healthy, high-protein breakfast.
Kyle Laughlin: Go to Amelia's, grab a killer breakfast sandwich and enjoy brunch on Main St. in Santa Monica
Connor Pastoor: Order anything, you can't go wrong
13. Bluestone Lane
8.1
631 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Café · Wilshire-Montana · 8 tips and reviews
Tina Glickman: avocado toast, oat milk matcha lattes (hot or cold are both delicious), get the bluestone lane app to use their rewards program!
Ekaterina Volodina: Try magic and affogato. I love this place. The Best coffee in LA)
Shelby Ann: Best avocado toast you’ll ever have. In your life. Love this Aussie chain
14. Cafe Zella
8.2
1531 Wilshire Blvd (at 16th St), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Wilshire-Montana · 18 tips and reviews
Minnie Ardalan: I love this spot! Good prices and yummy coffee. I like their paninis too.
Mark: A little overpriced ($7.86 for an egg white, ham & cheese on croissant), but great food, good variety, and fresh ingredients. Also BOMB blended mochas.
Randy Etheridge: Who is Zella anyways?