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The Refinery
(Now Closed)Café and Coffee Shop$$$$
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica
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Nicholas PoonJuly 14, 2017One of the best cafes in LA. Had a delightful Vietnamese Latte on ice that I just can't find anywhere else. Plus, the interior design alone is worth the visit. 10/10
Adrian & CynthiaJune 8, 2017Sublime. Superbly crafted espresso based drinks - tested a cortado- silky smooth, good body, toasted almonds and slight saltiness, superb. Slow wifi is the only negative. Best coffee in Santa Monica.
Adel AlSNovember 15, 2015Go for the almond latte' ,, good texture .. Espresso is rich and well balanced .. Kenyan pourover was not that good.. More watery .. Great vibe and super friendly staff 👍
Ask for a WiFi password. Great setup for cafe-working and excellent drip coffee
Henning FogMarch 8, 2012Dynamite coffee on the Promenade -- finally! Great assortment of flavorful pour-over coffee in a relaxed and mod atmosphere. No place to work/study, but that's no bad thing.
This coffee bar has great and unique drip coffee blends, and the baristas are top-notch! It's tucked away in plain sight near 4th and SM.
Jeff BowenFebruary 7, 2015Great coffee, cool atmosphere, multiple outlets, but very slow Wi-Fi (~1 Mbps). Fairly empty on a Saturday morning.
- Been walking by this spot for a while, glad I finally checked it out, the coffee here is great... Knowledgable baristas! :)
- Great coffee shop. Yaro is friendly and passionate about the coffee. Does a legit flat white.
- Joshua Van DykOctober 12, 2016Outstanding staff! Very knowledgeable. The coffee is fantastic and atmosphere is great! Big fan!
Laura PowellNovember 1, 2013There isn't a bathroom but damn is the coffee good. There's a public restroom on the second floor of the REI across the street but that's as good as it gets.
DanielFebruary 21, 2015The atmosphere can be a bit cold and unwelcoming, so I would not use it to work or read. But the coffee is great.
Eric BreeseFebruary 11, 2015The baristas are both friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Space is open, quiet, and great for productivity.
LPMarch 22, 2012Ask for more information and explanations about their coffee. They really know their stuff and the coffee is AMAZING.
TMay 10, 2013If you feel about hipsters the way hipsters feel about baggy clothes and zombies, this place isn't for you. But with that said, it's the best cup of coffee on the face of this human inhabited earth.
Eugene LeeSeptember 9, 2013Great drip coffee: got the drip Hama... Shade expensive and takes time to make, but solid taste!
Martha LindenMarch 13, 2014'Los Gigantes' which was described as bold, chocolatey, and earthy. It was definitely the first and last, the chocolate more of an after taste. This drink is for black coffee lovers, not for me.
Bobby KennedyMarch 2, 2016The atmosphere is a little sterile, but the cortado I had was life changing.
Jessica JungMarch 19, 2017Has electric outlet!! Quiet, away from crazy crowds. Batista who knows his shit.
Venetia ChristidisNovember 18, 2017I just got off the plane from Brisbane and it’s coffee like at home 👌🏻Perfect.
James LeeApril 21, 2013the refinery blend ice tea: green tea with a touch of mint. Refreshing for a warm sunny day!
Zach WillettSeptember 14, 2013It's definitely expensive. I ordered a red eye and it came out to $8.25. He refunded half the shot because he knew that was expensive. Excellent coffee though.
PlatinoMarch 16, 2012The Refinery is beyond... next level - superb expresso. My highest recommendation! - Sabine
Blaire vMarch 29, 2012Don't put any sweetener or milk in the coffee, it's so good by itself you'd be ruining it!
- Drew FreyJune 21, 2012Great espresso and a really cool space. Buyer beware, the internet connection is awful.
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The Refinery
413 Santa Monica Blvd (Between 4th & 5th Street)
Santa Monica, CA 90401
United States
Santa Monica, CA 90401
United States
We serve artisanal/organic coffee & tea!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
(310) 986-2776
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
No
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Restroom
Yes
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