1. Demitasse
8.4
1149 3rd St (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Wilshire-Montana · 67 tips and reviews
Annette O D: Lavender hot chocolate with marshmallow is a must have - esp on nice cold mornings/evenings.
Natalia G: Lavender hot chocolate with a huge marshmallow!
Mark Abdou: Espresso, hot chocolate, specialty drinks, teas.
3. Philz Coffee
8.7
525 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn 5th & 6th St), Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · 114 tips and reviews
Ricky Sherrill: They make a nice Hot Chocolate.
Chris Donnelly: The wife said best hot chocolate ever, lightly sweetened to perfection
Trace D.: The lighter the roast the more caffeine, I usually go for the Greater Alarm “Phil’s Way” which means medium cream, medium sweet. It’s a delicious treat!
Luis Martinez: Hot chocolate is so good
Jade Thomas: I come here to study, my normal is yogurt, an ice blended mocha, and a cranberry juice. Cute hipster place. Live music. Cool hangout. Nice people.
Eve Landis: AA meeting every morning! Place is eclectic for me!
7. 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 👌🐄
10. Cafe Zella
8.4
1531 Wilshire Blvd (at 16th St), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Wilshire-Montana · 18 tips and reviews
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?
Minnie Ardalan: I love this spot! Good prices and yummy coffee. I like their paninis too.
11. Dunkin'
7.6
1132 Wilshire Blvd (at 12th St), Santa Monica, CA
Donut Shop · 28 tips and reviews
Shabby Khalili: Don't let the line discourage you. LA has a lot of donut enthusiasts, including myself. Once you're at the front, get a box of a dozen donuts. Make sure to throw in a few Boston Cream Pie donuts too!
Juan A.: Only in Cali do I see a line like at Disney to get coffee and a donut
Joseph C: $7.48 for a 1/2 dozen & a "small" iced coffee! 😑