The BBL was sooo good!!! Definitely recommend getting that if you're wanting a sweet drink…read more Staff were super friendly and helpful, and service was quick! Would definitely come back:)

Came here on a weekday for an afternoon pick‑me‑up. Parking is street only and can be a little…read moretricky. I think there's a parking structure nearby, but I'm not totally sure. I came with a few friends so we could try different drinks. The shop is cute and cozy, with moody California vibes. They have decorated skateboards hanging on the walls, which adds a fun, laid‑back touch. I ordered the classic matcha latte. The matcha had a nice, earthy umami flavor and wasn't overly sweet. Just a heads up, you have to ask for it to be sweetened, otherwise it comes unsweetened. The rest of the group ordered BBLs (LOL). Yes, $7 BBLs, not what you think! It stands for Brown Butter Latte, and it was definitely a crowd favorite. Rich, smooth, and very comforting.

The food and coffee here is always great, the service is always amazing servers are very nice and…read moreattentive

I came here after having a pretty rough morning to cheer myself up and the staff was extremely kind…read moreto me. Juriel (I'm sorry if I'm spelling it wrong) really helped turn my day around and I felt the café in much higher spirits than which I came. The girls waitressing and hosting were also very, very sweet. The next time I am in the Manhattan Beach area I will definitely come back!

I mean, why is their rating so low? If you sit on the patio, the views are great. I can imagine…read moremaybe they had an issue with poor service. That seems to be a bulk of their poor reviews. When I went, service was ok. They don't deserve such a low rating. I think Uncle Bills is better, but I understand why it's way more crowded. So come for the view, just don't be prepared to get your socks blown off by the food. It's passable, come for the view. So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

Came by for brunch with a party of three. We were seated at a small table on the outdoor patio,…read morewhich felt a bit cramped for three people. The table was also unbalanced and shaky. We started with a coffee and café latte, which were just okay. We wanted to order the ceviche, but it was unfortunately unavailable. Eggs Benedict with Ham: Not worth the $19 price tag. The egg wasn't very runny, and the overall flavors were nothing special. Belgian Waffle: Met expectations--a safe choice. Breakfast Pita: Essentially a breakfast burrito in pita bread form. Very solid and served with a great hot sauce. The spiced hashbrowns were also a very nice touch. Overall, the menu felt stronger on the Mexican side than the Mediterranean. Unfortunately, the hot sauce ended up being the most flavorful part of our meal. If I were to return, I'd stick to one of the Mexican dishes. Parking: Metered street parking, which can be difficult to find during peak meal times.

Haven't been to this location in more than a year because they became sloppy with their hot latte…read more The girl baristas made bad coffee, and the customer service lacked luster. But I went in today at 5:10pm on a Sunday and Mauricio had a great personality + customer service + latte skills. He did not rush anything or anyone, just made a beautiful looking and great tasting drink! Ordered a hot nico, no half and half, substitute almond milk.

The Honey Buzz was super delicious and smooth! I really enjoyed it and would repurchase again…read more I love Manhattan Beach but I definitely have a love/ hate relationship - sometimes parking can be a pain, especially on the weekend and/ or when I just want to pop in places and pop out. Regardless, I still keep going and will continue to because I love this city and the views are incredible! I've been to other Caffe Luxxe locations and this one has the same aesthetic, which I love. Staff are very friendly. There was a line but it went by fast. Parking on the weekend is hard to find, at least in my experience. During the week, it's much easier to find parking, especially if you go in the morning.

The Hive is one of my go-to spots in Manhattan Beach. The food is super clean and healthy, but…read morestill filling--tons of great high-protein, well-balanced options that don't feel like you're sacrificing taste. The location is perfect too. You get that laid-back beach vibe with a great view, and it's ideal whether you're grabbing a quick bite before heading back to the sand for volleyball or settling in for a chill remote work session. It really feels like a local staple--easy, consistent, and exactly what you want when you're trying to eat well but still enjoy the whole Manhattan Beach lifestyle.

I had lunch at The Hive because highly recommended the "healthy-tasty food". I wasn't sure what to…read moreexpect, but my expectations were met! All the servers were warm and beyond the usual helpfulness. My friend saw an empty table they needed to be wiped so she asked a server for a towel to wipe it. He immediately said, "No, I'll do it." And he grabbed a towel and wiped in extra well with a smile. Two of us ordered the Buddha vegan bowl (9/10; quinoa was fluffy, tofu was tasty but a little firm for me, everything else about it was fresh and well-done. The mushroom serving was my favorite part.) My friend ordered the Beef Macro bowl (9/10: beef was the best part and everything else was good. The wild rice was tender; but it tastes "healthy"). My last friend ordered the salmon bowl (9/10: all of us raved about the salmon. Had the same wild rice. I liked it but my friend said it was too soft for her. The rest of the items that came with it were similar and tasty). Before I left, Molly helped me order a mushroom reishi hot chocolate drink. Molly was so sweet and helpful. She recommended the homemade almond milk. (8/10). The ambiance was warm and cozy. I loved the multi-level structure. Therefore, the name, "The Hive". Cute design and a good place to bring a computer and have a quiet spot to chill.

Love the vibes, food is yummy, and drinks are great! Fav spot before I head down to the beach :)read more

UPDATE: I WAS…read moreWRONG. THE FLAT WHITE IS NOT GREAT. IT IS AVERAGE NOW. Also... I stopped coming here a lot just because the friendliness feels like a big hit or miss. Not sure what it is or if its me personally for whatever reason, but, despite being super friendly 100% of the time, the owner just acts kind of rude and unfriendly to me for literally no reason at all. I promise I don't smell bad and I brush my teeth before I come. I smell really good. I promise! I think the owner is probably on some hipster nonsense bs energy. Cool man...yeah man... It's a shame because its literally the owner who is the rude one in my experience, not any of his staff. His staff never gives me any of his same stinky vibes. P.U. dude... Sorry, but I don't need to feel tension or your bad energy when I'm paying you like $7 for a flat white that takes you 30 seconds to make for me. Sorry to be such a big bother for asking about some of your food items to see if they are vegan so I could possibly pay you more money to buy a food product from you. SORRY FOR TRYING TO SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS BY GIVING YOU BUSINESS WITH MY MONEY!!! SORRY!!! Okay?!! :( When you started rolling your eyes or exhaling that passive aggressive breath out because I was such a bother to you, it was in that moment, yesterday morning, that I left Gitana knowing that I wouldn't come back. From now on, I'll go buy the $7 flat white at Caffe Luxxe in MB located the exact same distance from my place. They do not have delicious food like you do, but they also don't have any of your attitude. Positive attitude to your friendly customers is WAY MORE IMPORTANT than sticking to your pretentiousness and icky, terrible vibes. Sorry if you woke up on the wrong side of the bed and decided to be Oscar the Grouch to me while I was Elmo. Elmo sad now. Elmo REAL SAD. :( :( :( Caffe Luxxe it is because, even though I kind of like your café better, I like being treated with respect WAY MORE than I will ever like your coffee. It is what it is...

Love the avacado toast! Service is great. All the food is delicious. One of our favorite…read morerestaurants

Service was incredible. Johna (not sure if I spelled it right), is amazing! Very accommodating and…read moresweet. She was so good at multitasking and made me want to come back to try new things on the menu. Bread was fresh and delish. I usually go to the other le pain near my house but the location of this one is cuter.

Came on a weekend morning around 10 am, there was a short line but waited maybe 5 minutes to get…read morethe register. The ship itself has four two top tables and some picnic dining outside, not a place to work / study at in my opinion. I ordered the seasonal banana dulce de leche latte at half sweetness (thanks to the barista for recommending they could adjust the syrup amounts) and it was a nice balance of flavor but still being coffee forward and not overly sweet. I would definitely recommend that drink if you enjoy banana flavors and will be back in the future.

Ambiance: it's a trendy and popular coffee shop located in a narrow plaza near the airport, they…read morehave shared parking in front of the establishment and in the rear, it's getting crowded and loud inside from time to time, limited seats inside but plenty of bench tables outside Service: super friendly staff, very patient with questions, and knowledgeable about their drinks Drink: they have standard coffee drinks with seasonal specials, and also serve matcha drinks Counter Balance - **** rich espresso with steamed milk, balanced with maple and warm spices, bold, smooth, with a touch of sweetness, recommend Price: decent quality, and a bit pricey, expect about $8 for special drinks

so this might have been the best sandwich i've ever had #guysclub #onacibatta…read more staff was friendly too

Have to say that the service can be a bit apathetic and aloof. Most importantly, it always feels…read morelike a waste of time coming here because its completely inconsistent what baked goods they have on any given day. They really just seem to wake up and freestyle the whole thing. So, don't get attached to anything ever there. There is a 90% likelihood you won't be able to order it on your next visit. The assortment is also always consistently underwhelming. Finally, the sandwiches. These are a joke for the prices. They make the same basic sandwich you make at home with grocery store ingredients. Not worth it.

Service & drinks here are always good! The humans that work here are very personable and kind. They…read moresmile a lot. I love it. I order the Cafe Miel - it is delicious and hard to find other places, let alone, this good. I added the picture of food because very few people are aware of it. The vibe is good. Music playing but it's good music and not too loud. Good amount of seating, good work space, WiFi available, some outlets, one gender neutral restroom, and everything is very clean. Parking is good (ample) when I come (weekdays, am).

This coffee shop is close to my apartment and I have come here a couple times to work. I always get…read morethe teas here and everytime, they have been standard. The service is fast and the baristas are super friendly. The noise level is more on the louder side since there are many people here. Even though it is louder than I would like, I love that most people are here to work. It makes it so much easier to get my own work done. However, somtimes it is hard to get a seat inside since there are a lot of people, so I would recommend coming here earlier to claim your spot. It is also a bit hot in this coffee shop since there is a lot of natural light (which I LOVE), but I don't mind it too much! This is a great coffee shop to lock in and get work done.