There are actually not that many places to enjoy a coffee, while watching the waves and this place…read morehas it all! Great coffee, great service, great crown, all while getting peek-a-boo views of the Pacific. This will for sure be my go-to coffee stop, when I come to Santa Monica. Far enough away from the madness, but close enough to be in the center of everything in 5 minutes. Well done, Rusti!

Very good service they have a great selection of coffees,teas, and smoothies. It has a very chill…read morevibe especially being so close to the beach. They have plenty of seating so you can sit and enjoy your drink and food. I got a white mocha which was perfectly balanced along with it I got a maple scone and wow, delicious. Highly recommend this coffee location

We love Caffe Luxxe. It's always a pleasant experience here. My husband and I come here often for…read moreour weekend coffee walk, and I sometimes bring my mother here to sit down and enjoy a morning latte together. Caffe Luxxe coffee is very good, both hot and iced. Sometimes the lines could be long in the morning hours, but it's worth the wait. I was recently joking with my husband, why do people even go to Starbucks if they're out of their cars and walking any way and there are other great coffee shops in the area? Yes, I know, that sounds very privileged. It is possible that some people only know about Starbucks. We highly recommend Caffe Luxxe :)

I dog sit for a friend every once in awhile in the Palisades and it's always a joy to explore the…read morearea! Caffe Luxxe is highly reviewed amongst friends, TikTok, Yelp, and Google - so it was only right for me to give it a try! I am one who likes the simplicity of a good ol plain iced latte! It gives me the chance to really taste the espresso beans that the coffee shop offers! Caffe Luxe def has robust flavor and when paired with your milk of choice, it comes together in such a dreamy way! I got an iced latte with almond milk and a dash of cinnamon - perfection. If you're in the area, I'd recommend for you to give this a try as you run errands or run around town! xo

Neto's Grill is outside Mitsuwa Market from Wed to Fri (I think, check their Instagram for latest…read morelocations). They're a taco stand with friendly service. For the food: Chilaquiles with Red Salsa + Steak is delicious. Satisfying, yet light. Flavorful, but not overly salted. Overall, it's very well balanced and I'll happily pick them up when stopping by Mitsuwa for groceries.

Overall, this place is great. Worth making a trip to their channel road location breakfast burrito…read moreis pretty good. It's a little overpriced, but normal in today's economy, I wish it was bigger. Although it taste pretty great! The service here is phenomenal. Coming here on a Saturday afternoon is nice on a summer's day

Overall - 10/10 I love this wonderful cafe and the baristas that work here. I love the baristas,…read moreTheo, Jada, and Lilah, and they are so friendly and wonderful and have good customer service skills too. They are very good at explaining the menu to everyone. Food & Drinks - I loved the drinks here, especially the double matcha. I like the use of the new matcha powder that makes the matcha flavors stronger compared to the previous one they used. I also liked the various cold foams that they have, especially the matcha and the limited-edition carrot cake one. Experience - I loved the atmosphere of this coffee shop, and I love studying or getting work done here on weekends or weekdays. Most of the baristas are nice and friendly.

Nice Vibe Cafe at Santa Monica area. Plenty of outdoor…read moreseating. Street side, patio umbrella sitting and inside. Nice decor with yellow La La Land theme. Service is quite fast. Fast food style. The drink is not bad at all and reasonable price. They have free small parking lot in rear or meter parking on the street side.

Great coffee. We got the vanilla and hazelnut latte. Smooth! Lines a bit long sometimes here and…read morecan get pretty busy! Service was quick. Casual ambiance.

One Star - Great coffee, but the attitude ruins it…read more I've been a regular at this coffee shop for a while because the coffee and pastries are genuinely good. Unfortunately, that's no longer enough to keep me coming back. Every single male employee I've encountered here is unfriendly, arrogant, and borderline rude. It feels like they know the place is popular, so they've decided they don't need to treat customers with basic courtesy or warmth. The "too cool for you" vibe is strong and consistent. Today was the last time I'll ever spend my money here. Life is too short to pay premium prices just to be treated with disdain. The quality of the drinks and food is solid, but it's simply not worth enduring the nasty attitude. There are plenty of other fantastic coffee shops in the area that offer both great products and pleasant service -- places like Grand Luxe and Lala Land come to mind. I won't be back.

Great staff, great coffee/matcha, and great study spot across SMC. Highly recommend the iced…read morehoneycomb latte w oat!

Service was great, chai is fantastic and that barista Yoyo really knows how to serve! Amai just got…read morea new regular

I usually stop here every time I come to Los Angeles. It's one of my favorite coffee shops. The…read moreroast hair tends to be a little darker. Which I prefer. I got here midday this time so there was no wait. The shop in the store seemed a little messier than normal so the ambience was like it typically has been and in the past, I found the service always be very very friendly today. They were OK nothing great nothing bad but not the normal experience. Regardless, it was a great cup of coffee.

Caffe Luxxe always has so many things I want to try. This is a popular location, with the line…read morespilling out the door on the weekends. This is located in a very cute and walkable part of Santa Monica. They have a front patio area near the sidewalk and many people brought their pets to come hang out. There's parking in the back but the spots can be a bit tight. This smaller lot is shared amongst a few businesses so please make sure to read the signs before parking, to identify which spots belong to which businesses. This is a nice stop if you want to grab a quick snack or hot beverage before walking with friends to explore this beautiful part of Santa Monica.

The Sunrise Brew is a cute small coffee shop (trailer truck) on W. Channel Rd and Short st in…read morePacific Palisades/Santa Monica. The only coffee shop to grab coffee in the area besides the Chevron convenient store. They offer flavorful smoothies, coffee, and pastry food. I had Topanga smoothie and drip coffee. The smoothie was perfectly concocted and good for a warm beach weather and their drip coffee was flavorful and made of fresh brewed coffee beans. Staff was friendly and professional. Outdoor garden patio seating only. Atmosphere was great despite a lack of music! Prices seem fair for the area. Street parking only. Overall, it's a good cute lil coffee place. I recommend this place.

Ok, I love this place, I really do. But their pastries and their drinks are in different…read moreuniverses. They have my favorite pastry ever, the raspberry crumble bar, which changed my mind about gluten free pastries. I never liked one until this and the raspberries are the most concentrated tangy sweet raspberry flavor, I don't know how they do it. The granola crumble is the right blend and texture, and the bottom pastry is delicious. Their drinks on the other hand are hard to swallow. The blue tea one (forget the name) and the smoothie that I had I couldn't even get through. I adore the airstream, the seating space, the location, and the pastries, so I'll stick to the good stuff because I will absolutely be back.

I think they have a great selection of baked goods but they need to figure out this coffee…read moresituation. I've come here twice now, several months apart, and each time it's not crazy busy but still takes 20+ minutes to get my coffee. They just need to be more efficient. The baked goods also would taste a lot better heated up so definitely ask for that. When they're not they already can taste a bit stale.

Sometimes people come into your life and change you into a better person...they're called Baristas…read more :D That being said let's delve into this awesome review. Galvin Coffee + Bakery is a charming little new coffee shop in Santa Monica with outdoor seating, unique drinks, sandwiches and delicious pastries. Perfect for coffee lovers! Today, I was excited to check this coffee shop because for months I drove past them on Mondays and they're always close. And I have been to Primo Coffee shop right across the street. I arrived on Saturday morning to check GCB. They have a warm and welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. I perused their menu drinks, food and pastries. I was perfunctorily greeted by a young white female trainee barista and took order. I was mesmerized by her beauty for a moment and in a nervous voice, I ordered a small Cold Brew and Croissants (butter and chocolate). Drink was smooth and perfectly made to my liking. Similarly, their high quality croissants were delightful to the palate. This created an experience that was both delicious and memorable. Ample of indoor and outdoor seats. Atmosphere was relaxing. Staff were cordial and competent. Street metered parking was abundant. Overall, I had a good experience and liked my drink and pastry. I will comeback and highly recommend them.

Glad I got to check this spot out, apparently it's really popular and a long standing eatery here…read morein Pacific Palisades. Their menu is extensive and definitely easy to find something you're going to like. I really like the space, really modern and found a table to sit at. Definitely enjoyed all of my food! What I got: Cheese fries (nacho cheese): golden crispy fries topped with nacho cheese goodness, nostalgic from childhood days eating cheese fries back after my little league baseball game days, it just feels comforting. Tater tots: the ultimate comfort side food, little potato goodness with a crispy outer layer. Chicken pesto Sandwich: love me some good pesto and with chicken, it was so delicious and had to finish eating it Turkey Burger: it was actually juicy, full of flavor and worth every bite Mango green tea, light and refreshing, great little pick me up. Strawberry matcha with Oat: so smooooth, creamy and earthy with some strawberry flavor. I need to go back and try other menu items especially the smoothies! So are you ready to brunch your way here?!?! Tip: it's located near a school, so try to avoid going on weekdays after 3pm because it gets packed with students and gets really noisy.

Palisades Garden Cafe is a staple in the neighborhood and delivers on its reputation. The menu is…read moreexpansive, providing something for everyone. Not only that, but the prices of everything are super competitive. The food was amazing and such good value. We had a little bit of everything - the western burger, turkey pesto cranberry sandwich, curly fries, mozzarella sticks - and loved it all. The atmosphere is super inviting as well, with great outdoor seating available. I can't wait to be back.