Was in the neighborhood with a friend and walked to Blue Butterfly one early Saturday morning. The coffee shop was bustling and there was a line to order, but they were turning out drinks, pastries and hot dishes in a very timely manner. It's a cozy little cafe with a brick aesthetic. Their vast selection of pastries are displayed behind a thick layer of glass on the counter. They offer outdoor seating and there is a whole other section of seating next door when the main cafe is crowded. My friend recommended the espresso dul'sal, which is made with Black Lava Sea Salt, and my kiddo got a blueberry-ube kouign amann (not sure of the exact name). Both the drink and pastry were delicious; the espresso was so creamy and the sea salt cut through the sweetness, and there was real ube inside the pastry. We sat and enjoyed our late morning snack in the next-door seating. I would highly recommend stopping by when you're in El Segundo! read more

This was our go-to coffee spot during our weekend in LA. I don't drink tea or coffee, so this was all of my three other friends' spot. Each morning we went here, there was always a line almost out the door. They have a nice variety of items on their menu and A LOT of pastry options in display in their display case too. Each one looked delicious. One of my coffee-loving friends ordered an ice white mocha with strawberry cloud foam. She really liked it and would give it a 4.5/5. My friend who doesn't really enjoy coffee ordered the strawberry cloud matcha. She gave it 5/5 and said "solid matcha." My other coffee-loving friend ordered an iced hazelnut latte and she enjoyed it too, giving it 4/5. read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Iced white mocha, ice hazelnut latte, strawberry cloud matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

Okay, Blue Butterfly Coffee Co. has my heart now. We popped in on a busy Friday afternoon figuring we'd be hunting for a table, and nope--found seats no problem. That blue butterfly tea latte? So good, and so fun--it's the kind of drink that makes you happy just looking at it. The coffee's great too, so honestly you can't lose. But here's the thing that actually got us. The staff was warm and genuinely helpful--the kind of people who make you want to stick around. So we did. My friend and I sat down to catch up over coffee and looked up about four cups later realizing we'd basically closed the place down. And they were so gracious about it, not a single "are these people ever leaving" look. As an introvert who doesn't linger just anywhere, that says something. We'll be back. Probably soon. read more

Stopped to eat and study here before my massage. Not the most ideal place to study, but definitely great place for breakfast. The Blue Butterfly Latte was perfect, not too sweet. I loved the beautiful purple color. I also had the traditional breakfast. Came with fresh eggs (a plus!), bacon, potatoes, and half an English muffin. Service was good. Baristas were fun and upbeat. read more

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Was in the area and was craving coffee so I found this place and the coffee was so yummy. Service was blah. Not friendly. Don't know that I'll return. Torn between the good drinks and rude employees. read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

Orders flat white. Waits 20 minutes for flat white. Ok understandable it's kind of busy. Simple drink though, and people behind me are getting theirs. Probably racism whatever used to it. Calls out drink is complete. Walk over to grab it. Someone else grabs it, puts on lid, and sips. Not his drink, puts it back down. Ask to remake it. Another 10 minutes whatever. Grab new drink. Gets asked if I don't want the other one. Tell them I'm ok, someone drank out of it. Looks at it and says "doesn't look like it to me" Huh? read more

This review is long overdue, I stopped by here a few times a few years ago during my trips to LA and loved getting their coffee and breakfast wraps. Their customer service was great, the place inside does get crowded but it was a good stop for some caffeine and breakfast and it was a convenient location read more

I'll keep it simple, I'm local, come here often... coffee is good, service is HORRIBLE. They pretty much just talk among themselves and I never really cared but today was insane. I stood at the counter while 6, yes 6, employees talked and laughed, walked past me and didn't even acknowledge my existence.... It's crazy to have so much support from the community but treat that community like you don't even want us there?? read more

This quaint tea/coffee stop has it all. Fine bakery and great selection of hot and cold drinks. For me, I'm just a black ice tea drinker...boring...but they have an extensive drink menu for those of you that have desires of the fancy stuff. Ice tea for me 24/7. For food, make sure you look at the entire menu because you'll regret...like I did by just looking at the baked goodies. Everything is great...I had the avocado toast with black lava salt...it was the right amount of salt to generate a great tasting bite...every time. Prices are fair, very good staff and prompt. read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Avacado toast with black lava salt. Sooooo good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

Service: Very nice. The gentleman at the counter was friendly and patient despite having a fairly deep line. Food: I got the Sunrise Sandwich and it was super tasty! The bacon was nice and thick and the muffin had a nice crisp without being brittle! So yummy! Coffee: It was good for sure. I think I generally prefer it a bit sweeter. It tastes a bit more of a flat white, but was still 4 of 5 stars for what I like. I ordered the Iced Vanilla Latte. Environment: Definitely more of a small shop vibe rather than industrial Starbucks. But a well done small shop where you can comfortably hang out and chat or read. Tables are a bit close in the main, but it's not a problem unless you really like your space. Again small shop vibe, I enjoyed it. But if you do need more space they have a full seating area right next door! read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Sunrise Sandwich and Iced Vanilla Latte (Lg) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

We decided to stop by this coffee shop on a Saturday afternoon. They have a great selection of coffee, teas, and Matcha. We ordered the Spanish latte and the Matcha with strawberry cold foam. The Latte was delicious but the matcha only has a sprinkle of cold foam. I was very disappointed. The coffee shop itself is small and has a patio in the back. Cute little atmosphere. However, the service was lacking. The barista who took our order was not welcoming and seemed rushed. It could have been the time of day, but it still made the experience less enjoyable. read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Matcha with strawberry cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

Came multiple mornings while visiting the city and definitely had some yummy beverages. The Spanish latte and good ole latte can't do you wrong. I did try the espresso da Sal (spell check me here) the salt, non ironically, was too salty. Even with the coffee to cut the taste, my tongue only had lingering hints of the salt so to each their own with that one in particular. I will definitely return when I come back in the future. Even took a bag a beans with me to take home. read more

Went to this place in the middle of a Wednesday afternoon and it was bumping!! Not sure what I was expecting but I was not expecting such a robust menu. I grabbed a butterfly tea latte and a smash burger with onions and pickles that was so salty, savory and delicious!!! Service was fine, team seemed truly over it and just keeping it together. It's a fairly cute place! read more

This might be an unpopular opinion, but the coffee just wasn't for me. I ordered an iced oat milk latte, and something about the flavor tasted off--almost like a faint raisin note that I couldn't get past. The shop itself is cute and bright, with an open, airy feel and lots of natural light. That said, the experience was less cozy than I'd hoped on a chilly, rainy day. A ceiling vent was blasting cold air directly down on me, and when we moved to the neighboring building for additional seating, both the front and back doors were wide open, creating a pretty intense cross breeze. In the end, it didn't matter much--I only made it a few sips into my latte before tossing it, and we decided to head out in search of another coffee spot nearby. read more

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I had the tuna sandwich that was really good. The blue butterfly tea latte was amazing and the strawberry Matcha was OK. Service with OK they weren't that friendly or anything kind of standoffish but at least they made me food good ‍ read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Blue Butterfly Tea Latte and strawberry Matcha Tea Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

Go to for coffee in El Segundo mostly cause ambiance is great, staff are chill, drinks are yum, and it's within walking distrance from me! Always busy but staff are speedy with making drinks. Matcha is decent but more of a fan of their lattes and smoothies (specifically the Pico Sunrise!) Lots of seating inside and outside. They have a back patio and the space next door reserved so you'll see most people working, studying, etc. They have wifi and bathrooms available too. Super popular for a reason - ambiance is great and drinks are good! read more

Wow--the vanilla latte here was incredible! It had the perfect balance of creaminess, sweetness, and rich coffee flavor. The avocado toast was generously layered with some of the freshest slices I've ever had from a café, and every bite tasted just as vibrant as it looked. The pastries were fantastic as well--especially the classic croissant, which was perfectly flaky, buttery, and simple in the best way. I also love that their coffee beans are roasted locally at their roastery just down the street--it's the perfect take-home treat if you want to bring the Blue Butterfly experience with you. The service was warm and attentive. Just be prepared--it gets BUSY! Thankfully, there is overflow seating next door, but I personally love staying in the main shop for the amazing vibe, the cool skateboard art, and the incredible aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Highly recommend this location and cannot wait to come back sooner rather than later! read more

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A little bit of hustle and a little bit of bustle. I like to drop by after a Saturday surf session for refreshments and there's always a cozy crowd. My go-to is a green goodness smoothie with extra kale for texture. My friends and I aren't too crazy about the food items-- tuna melt was a little dry, bagel sandwich was nothing to write home about, and breakfast burrito was not particularly flavorful. It's a cozy place to sit down and relax with a little bit of inside and outside seating. Inside options include a few small tables and a petit bar area within that cafe itself, and there's a larger room next door for overflow so there's plenty of space. Customer service was top notch! Servers were warm, friendly, eager to give suggestions, and patient while ordering. This place is definitely special because of the vibe rather than the food. It should be noted that people seem to enjoy the variety of baked goods (different bagel options, croissants, cookies, pumpkin bread, etc). I'll probably continue to pop over with friends for the coziness and convenience. read more

I stopped going to Blue Butterfly a year ago as I was tired of watching the staff chat with each other, be on their phones and forget that there are paying customers hoping to get their coffee in under 30 minutes. But today my boys begged for food and drink from BB on Main so ordered ahead, hoping for the best. Once again, not only is the food not ready after ordering it an hour ago, they have two people working on a Sunday morning working as slow as possible. Love supporting our local businesses but I'm done supporting this one. Do better. read more

Do you have time to wait? There's always a line at this spot and it's because the coffee and pastries are Devine. Love the outdoor patio in rear. Plenty of street parking. read more

The coffee was good, as expected, but the breakfast sandwich was mediocre, sloppy, and served on a cold pretzel roll. The biggest disappointment was the service. The tall male cashier was rude from the moment I approached the counter. There was no greeting, he pointed at items with his finger while avoiding eye contact, and when I asked about a menu item, he simply told me to read the menu myself. What made the experience even worse was watching him be friendly and engaging with the customer before me and with many customers after me while I was dining in. The contrast was noticeable and left a bad impression. Unfortunately, because of the service, I would not return. read more

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This is a popular coffee shop in this small town and we stopped by to see what new item that had on their menu. They had a constant flow of customers who were mostly ordering drinks. We ordered the Scrambler breakfast, croissant, and two different coffees. All the food was good and the coffee was great. read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Scramble meal DEC2025 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

Long lines but well deserved bc the coffee is great and they have a wide variety of drinks and pastries. The breakfast sandwiches are yummy and the blue butterfly tea is gorgeous! The inside is cute and features local work from schools and residents. Street parking only. read more

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Cute cafe in El Segundo! I needed some caffeine after a heavy brunch, so I visited this cafe and got the Blue butterfly pea tea and a cookie. Delicious and a lovely, quiet spot to collect your thoughts and just chill out before going to drive in weekend traffic again. Would come back! read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Quick friendly service and a delicious iced matcha with almond milk & cinnamon as the default. They have an outdoor patio and a welcoming interior. read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Iced Matcha Latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

You know a place is good when you see a line out the door on a quiet street. As I made my way in, the sound of classy jazz welcomed me. The wait in line gives you just the right amount of time to appreciate the display of pastries and bread. The girl that took my order was kind to help me narrow my choices despite being so busy. I ordered a flat white, morning bun, and chicken artichoke sandwich. I loved the bold aromatic flavor of their espresso which paired nicely with the delicately sweet morning bun. The cozy environment, pretty pastries, and friendly service made this coffee run so enjoyable. I came at a busy time so they put away their food menu. They gladly put in my order when I said I was ok with the longer wait. I sat for about an hour catching up with my friend and will be happy to come back again! read more

I absolutely LOVE Blue Butterfly Coffee (food, drinks and customer service) but their speed (or lack there of) on making drinks and food leaves something to be desired. I'm no restaurateur so would venture to assume that their small kitchen/prep stations lead to some of these awkwardly long wait times for something as simple as avocado toast, but they always seem amply staff and all customers have just come to accept the long as heck wait times. They've opened up an entire seating space next door which has helped the crowds in their OG space. I brought my parents here who were visiting from out of town (despite the wait times) because it is truly a cute little neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot. I just wouldn't recommend coming here if you are in a rush. read more

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Coffee was good but I'd be scared to eat the baked goods since they are ok with flies landing on them Expect a long line too Cute place though & every table was full of people typing away on their laptops read more

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pastries are great and the ambiance is always nice! HOWEVER -- they recently changed their matcha recipe/powder and it is no longer good. i used to look forward to coming back from college for their lavender matcha, but not since they changed the recipe! i've been going here since i was a child, though, so i'll always love blue butterfly. and they do make great lunch and breakfast food! coffee is okay, not my first choice but not bad. smoothies are delicious!!! go for the vibes and the food! read more

Came in on a Saturday morning and there was a line, but it moved quickly. We shared the breakfast burrito and it filled us up perfectly. We also ordered a medium espresso Dul'Sal and a small fruit smoothie. The espresso was delicious--definitely a must-try! Plenty of space inside and a few spots outside to enjoy the atmosphere. read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

The first bite of the avocado toast was amazingly good! It's fresh, warm and tasty.. highly recommended just as is nothing extra added. The Blue Butterfly latte was very lite.. and love the BLUE color. The interaction with the cashier could of been a bit more interactive considering it was my first time in the establishment, but the Food Out shined .. read more

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The hygiene of this place is really concerning. not only are the walls caked in dirt, grease, and trash residue, but everything is filthy - including the food. Even if I ignore the tables caked with dirt and the walls coated with grime, the food is infested with flies and bugs. I bought a latte, and when all the cups lids were covered in hair, crumbs, and grime, I asked for a different lid. The served obliged but then just handed me more lids with crumbs and dust. Also, there were LIVE flies embedded in the pastries. When I told the woman at the counter, she didn't even blink or look surprised, she just shooed them away and ignored the fact that they just landed back on the same pastries. She was unbothered and didn't even apologize or remove the pastries. I spent 12$ here and im tossing everything I bought. never coming back. read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - flies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

Best coffee in el segundo and the service is outstanding. So Times the wait is a bit long, but that's because the coffee is so good and the prices are very reasonable. read more

A first visit and a complete miss. This spot came highly recommended, but sadly it missed the mark. Upon entering, I expected a great experience. The service was wonderful, displays inviting, menu with tons of variety. I guess I ordered wrong or something. My matcha latte was average, but much to bitter. The meal (I didn't take a picture) was so off. I thought I was ordering an egg dish, but it was light on the eggs and mostly potatoes. Topped with avocado should have been the icing on the cake, but unfortunately, not. The avocado was black, like old and disgusting, needed to be scrapped off and thrown away. I could not believe this was served to a customer. So why 3 stars??? Well, I ordered take out and didn't check before I left. So, my fault for not opening the box. Hoping this was a one off experience. read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

Monday morning (later in the morning like 10ish AM ) there was no line and little wait time . Tried the breakfast sandwich with honey mustard. My coffee was a bit overpowering with cinnamon today but somehow I liked it . I do enjoy cinnamon in coffee . Patio was available and the weather was just perfect to sit and sip my coffee and try the breakfast sandwich. Bread was bomb ! read more

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The location for this cute little coffee shop is in the downtown area of El Segundo. I was really excited to try coffee from here since I was in the area and it was on my bookmark list. I went in on an early afternoon, I told the cashiers that it was my first time going there, and I did not know what to order, and I gave them some insight of my drink preferences. I ended up just playing it safe and getting an iced vanilla latte. Unfortunately, I won't be back. The coffee was not one that I cared for to be honest, and I was actually disappointed because I was highly anticipating coming here, especially with all of the good reviews. The service didn't make up for it either. I had to dig for a suggestion & I'd think a first timer would get a little more feedback. Aside from me, not really caring for the latte, the establishment itself is really cute and a lot of people were there doing work on their laptops or reading a book. Chill vibes, good location, meh coffee. read more

I've come here multiple times with varying results. For example the almond milk cappuccino has been so hot it made the almond milk curdle it burned my tongue. I thought I'd give it another try the next day same thing. So I came in the next time I was in town and asked for it to be not so hot and they can fly. Unfortunately I ordered the previously delicious classic toast essentially avocado toast and this particular visit there was no one ordering food in the coffee shop and I saw the cook making a lot of bacon but seemingly not working on my avocado toast. When I did ask about it they said he's working on it and a few minutes later I got the avocado toast down on the counter by the cook. And it was ice cold avocados. So disappointing. Needless to say I will not be returning on my next trip to Los Angeles. read more

Another visit to this place 7/7/26 had me sampling their Avocado Toast with black salt, or Kala Namak, which is a mineral-rich rock salt prized in Ayurvedic medicine for its digestive properties. It naturally contains trace minerals like iron, magnesium, and potassium, as well as sulfur compounds that give it a unique savory aroma/taste. C'est magnifique . I also sampled their Morning Bun, and Coffee Cake. Delicious treats to say the least. I'm always satisfied with their drip coffee, but do occasionally order a latte. Tasty, tasty, tasty . Their service is excellent, and they're unusually well staffed, when compared to their competitors. This facility in particular is always jumping. The energy is light, airy, and inviting. Definitely my new favorite spot, and that doesn't happen easily. It takes several visits to an establishment, and consistently good/quality service, as well as attention to even the smallest of details, before it gets deemed "The Spot". Please, by all means, give this place a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

I got a hot americano with half & half, then added my own honey on the side. It was my first time getting a breakfast burrito and it was surprisingly good! I'd recommend. I didn't get any pastries, but they look really tasty. It was very busy, line was out the door, but I got my drink fast, and my food within about 15 min. read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Breakfast burrito and hot americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California

Blue Butterfly is one of my go-to coffee spots. Seems like every time I visit it gets a bit more unwelcoming. I am shocked at the customer service. Every time the service seems bitter and feels judgy by their tone when ordering regardless of a line or no line. Also, what is going on with the cup lids. I purchased 3 hot drinks and they all fell off and spilled, no one offered a partial refund or replacement or even offered to help with it falling on the ground. Something has to change with the service and lids. read more

Blue Butterfly Coffee Co - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Segundo, California