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Philz Coffee

Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Santa Monica
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    Yvette C.
    "And the iced mint mojito coffee is on point 👌🏼"(35 Tips)
    Brandyn
    "Love the philtered soul and mint mojito iced coffee."(6 Tips)
    Daniel
    "IE the Gingersnap Iced is really a tea, very close to a chai latte"(5 Tips)
    Josh F.
    "Philz way = medium milk + medium sweet."(4 Tips)
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  • Naz F. G.heart icon on user image
    Naz F. GérdabiAugust 8, 2016
    Love that there are so many blends of coffee to choose from. Baristas prep your coffee infront of you and then let you taste it before you accept it. Love this place!
  • Kyle O.heart icon on user image
    Kyle OtaAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    So glad they opened one of these up in SoCal. Their straight coffee is average, but their Mint Mojito and Gingersnap are ridiculously delicious. Definitely try one or the other!
  • Andy S.heart icon on user image
    Andy SternbergJuly 25, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Jacob Wonderbar is my fave - a dark, rich roast named for Philz CEO Jacob Jaber and recommended by Phil himself. If you're not up for the mint, the regular Ecstatic Iced Coffee is great + strong.
  • Jess H.heart icon on user image
    Jess HFebruary 8, 2017
    The best cup of coffee in town. Try the RedHaze, an off menu delight which tastes like a toasted marshmallow if you get it Philz way. Also, my girl Taylor is the shit, treat her right or pay the price
  • Adrian P.heart icon on user image
    Adrian PhillipsAugust 16, 2014
    SF Favorite finally makes its way to LA. The coffee is great and extremely good value. Line up and wait for a barista to call you over. Favorite drink for a hot day is the ecstatic iced coffee.
  • Ken W.heart icon on user image
    Ken WeinerAugust 22, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    You can choose from so many blends of coffee. Baristas mix in cream and/or sugar and then let you taste it before you accept it. I went with a large decaf Swiss Water Peru and enjoyed it very much.
  • Bekki K.
    Bekki KangSeptember 13, 2016
    I tried the most famous mint mojito, but not sure what it tasted like. But the service and whole process was great! I will try original drip coffee next time.
  • Justin O.heart icon on user image
    Justin O'NeillAugust 9, 2014
    The mint mojito is great, like everyone says, but don't discount the rest of their coffee too - the Philtered Soul is my favorite. Also they don't charge for soy or almond milk!
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuJanuary 25, 2015
    Of course the mint, but gingersnap is a close second. Grab a coffee and go across the street to the public library and sit in the outdoor courtyard. Perfection.
  • Ashleyheart icon on user image
    AshleyJuly 16, 2014
    If it's hot outside, go with the Mint Mojito Iced Coffee, which is loaded with fresh sprigs of mint and just a splash of cream.
  • Rachel K.heart icon on user image
    Rachel KMarch 1, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    So many varieties of coffees made into a simple pourover coffee. They will add cream and sugar for you and adjust to your preference.
  • Trace D.
    Trace D.February 14, 2020
    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!
  • Esteban G.heart icon on user image
    Esteban GalvanJanuary 10, 2017
    I really enjoy the light roast coffee "Soo Good." For a light roast coffee it goes down smooth and gives you plenty of pick me up.
  • ᴡ L.
    ᴡ LesinskiAugust 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Welcome to the anti-Intelligentsia! A coffee shop that focuses on drinkable, non-pretentious, balanced drinks based around blends (instead of regions).
  • Yvette C.heart icon on user image
    Yvette CruzMarch 12, 2017
    Great staff, warm and welcoming. And the iced mint mojito coffee is on point 👌🏼
  • raed a.
    raed alomairJuly 2, 2017
    Very juicy lamb shawerma sandwich with sour taste.nice Lebanese waiter , great leading suggestions
  • Abdulaziz N.heart icon on user image
    Abdulaziz NNovember 12, 2014
    For the ice coffee go with mint mojito and if you want regular coffee go with philtered soul.
  • Alex P.heart icon on user image
    Alex PyatetskyMarch 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Solid coffee shop. The "we put your cream and sugar in for you" shtick is a bit corny imo, but the coffee is good. Not a huge space but wifi, outlets, etc. All there.
  • Danielheart icon on user image
    DanielSeptember 20, 2014
    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
  • Buttercup D.heart icon on user image
    Buttercup DNovember 19, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    A must-try is their signature drink--iced mint mojito coffee! It sounds weird, but I assure you, it's a treat!
  • Alex P.heart icon on user image
    Alex PyatetskyMarch 22, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Good coffee and good place to get some work done. Try tantalizing Turkish and some of their more original options.
  • Julian K.heart icon on user image
    Julian KAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    All their roasts are delicious, but the Philtered Soul is truly remarkable.
  • Jessheart icon on user image
    JessNovember 12, 2014
    Love their mint mojito and chai drinks! Great drip coffee too, my personal favorite is dancing water!
  • Marci H.heart icon on user image
    Marci HyattOctober 1, 2016
    Great coffee and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend the iced mint mojito coffee! Yum!! I want one right now!
  • Joni L.
    Joni LupoJanuary 21, 2015
    I love amazing coffee and Philz was just that! Get the iced coffee. Was very good and not overpriced.
  • Jeff B.heart icon on user image
    Jeff BowenFebruary 7, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The caffeine in a normal cup of Philz is normally too much for me so I usually do half Silken Splendor, half Swiss water Peru or a decaf Iced Mint Mojito.
  • P. Chunyi H.
    P. Chunyi HsuJanuary 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Mint mojito iced coffee lives up to the hype! Thanks Justine.
  • Brian S.
    Brian StraussOctober 18, 2014
    One of the least hippie-funky Philz I've been to -- save for maybe the one on the Favebook campus. Still, the coffee is slammin'.
  • Majed A.heart icon on user image
    Majed AlashariMarch 10, 2018
    Mint mojito is the best
  • Gorkem U.
    Gorkem UnelOctober 18, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Try istanbul treat. It is mixed of green & black tea, honey and mint !
  • Larisa G.heart icon on user image
    Larisa GrollemondSeptember 11, 2016
    Unique iced coffee flavors and personalized service. You might have to wait a bit during busy times.
  • Shelby M.heart icon on user image
    Shelby MeinzerDecember 21, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Best pour over coffee I've ever had... No acid! The Philtered Soul is my favorite.
  • Suresh S.heart icon on user image
    Suresh SinghMay 27, 2019
    Great breakfast place! Loved Avocado toast with slices of boiled eggs
  • Yanakorn R.
    Yanakorn RattakhamMarch 2, 2015
    Try Mint Mojito Iced Coffee....It's sweet with hidden flavour of mint. Nice!
  • Phillip W.
    Phillip WoodOctober 18, 2014
    If you've never been here before, go out of the way to get a coffee garnished with cardamom or mint, which pulls out the finer notes of some of their beans.
  • Phillip C.heart icon on user image
    Phillip CunJanuary 7, 2018
    I can't stop ordering the Mint Mojito. Sweet and creamy and addicting.
  • Farrah A.heart icon on user image
    Farrah AlSebaiheenAugust 17, 2017
    The Mint mojito iced coffee is amazingly balanced!! delicious
  • Ben P.heart icon on user image
    Ben PatwaSeptember 13, 2014
    Awesome people, amazing service, always smiles and good coffee!
  • Josh F.heart icon on user image
    Josh FurieAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Philz way = medium milk + medium sweet. House way = heavy milk + heavy sweet
  • Jeff B.heart icon on user image
    Jeff BowenSeptember 25, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Latest bathroom code is 86753. Changes regularly.
  • Chris D.heart icon on user image
    Chris DonnellyMarch 20, 2016
    The wife said best hot chocolate ever, lightly sweetened to perfection
  • Millie M.heart icon on user image
    Millie MardahaySeptember 23, 2016
    I love their light roasts. Try Manhattan , it will make you want to go there every day
  • Rheart icon on user image
    RDecember 26, 2014
    Everything is rock solid and the staff is unpretentious.
  • Koreankitkat
    KoreankitkatMarch 27, 2017
    Must get a mint mojito iced coffee!
  • Caroline N.
    Caroline NguyenJuly 14, 2014
    They aren't skimpy with the mint!! Mint Mojito was delicious
  • Johnny L.heart icon on user image
    Johnny LeeFebruary 24, 2019
    Been here 100+ times
    Order ahead of time using the Philz app and save a ton of time
  • Ray E.heart icon on user image
    Ray EnokiAugust 26, 2014
    ether philz way - nice robust coffee with not too much sugar or cream
  • Zach
    ZachSeptember 26, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Jamaican Blue Mountain. Expensive but worth it.
  • RTWgirl A.
    RTWgirl ArnetteNovember 17, 2014
    Im so happy Philz has made it to LA :)
  • Ahmar M.heart icon on user image
    Ahmar MasoodAugust 10, 2014
    Tesora with cream has amazing flavor
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