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Cafe Minerva

4.8 (29 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Bethany L.

new hermosa beach cafe with Mexican inspired drinks! service is the most notable quality- staff are all very kind and helpful. got the minerva latte (most popular) and it was good. Nice to see different flavor variety, although its nothing special price/quality wise compared to other LA coffee shops

Peyton H.

Cafe Minerva is a small cafe nestled on the familiar street of Aviation, and I think it's my new favorite in HB! I tried their La Minerva iced latte which is sooo yummy, it has a cinnamon aftertaste which blends in really nicely with the coffee. Additionally, the employees are very kind! Show them some love and go give them a try

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Ricky E.

I am thrilled this establishment opened! I am a fan of they have incorporated the culture with the Hermosa Beach vibe and aesthetic. The colors and ambience are inviting. The owner Herman has created a welcoming environment but his baristas and staff are all just as welcoming - that makes a huge difference. It is what sets a commercial coffee shop apart from a neighborhood coffee shop. They have Mexican sweet bread and breakfast burritos too. I ordered the cold brew black (cafe Minerva) and truly enjoyed every sip. It's so earthy and easy on the palate, balanced, smooth. The prices are so reasonable as well. I enjoyed the burrito and look forward to them expanding their menu and hours (I hope a salsa comes with the burrito soon, like a creamy chipotle or something, yum!) If you're in the mood for a cozy, neighborhood coffee shop with chill Hermosa Beach vibes, this is your spot. Come check them out! I definitely will be back.

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Lacey M.

This place is absolutely perfect. Not only did it live up to my expectations, but exceeded them. It has such a warm and welcoming vibe, the whole staff is so sweet! My iced La Minerva Latte was easily one of the best lattes I've ever had. Unfortunately I've grown to be pretty picky about my coffee and this one was top notch. The flavors were perfect! Not too sweet, everything perfectly balanced. My daughter loved her iced strawberry matcha too, she said it was "way better than starbies". What a great addition to the community, will be back!!

Erika A.

To the people who live close to here, I'm jealous!!! It is so cute and the owner is so sweet and kind. Every coffee I had was delicious. I cannot wait to come back! - South Bay Coffee Buzz

Cold Brew with house made cold foam Cajeta. So smooth and clean.
Len R.

New fave in South Bay. The friendly service, the unique cultural aesthetics, and their coffee that brings more than just a caffeinated beverage... IT TASTES LIKE A RITUAL. Obsessed with their cold brew + La Minerva syrup and the Cajeta cold foam. Everything is so thoughtfully created. Thanks guys for bringing this into our community. Cheers!

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Ali Z.

Our new favorite coffee shop! I've gone every weekend for my weekend splurge and have not been disappointed. The Cafe de olla Latte with cold foam is my favorite drink ever! And the conchas omg sooooooo good! I'm obsessed with the fact that she did not tone down her culture and instead lets it shine through her delicious drinks. The decor makes me feel at home and I love showing my kids the culture we sometimes lack in our little sleepy beach town. Her staff is amazing always sweet and smiling which you don't always find. Yay to a new local favorite for us!

Halle D.

Amazing addition to the neighborhood. Their doors are finally open and we couldn't be more excited. We are obsessed with our go-to order (cafe de olla) and conchas. We look forward to picking up burritos with our coffee on the weekends. Today I tried their warrior cold brew with cold foam and it may be my new favorite! I can't wait to try their matcha too. My wife and I have already put ourselves on a budget, otherwise we would be here once or twice a day. And to top it all off, the couple who owns it could not be more welcoming and friendly towards everyone who walks through the door, excited to share their coffee and food and culture. You can feel the love when you walk in. Hermosa is so lucky to have this gem in our neighborhood.

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Amberlina M.

Cafe Minerva is a gem in The South Bay! It's just what the community needed with its authentic flavor. The aromatic coffee drinks are so delicious and have that nostalgic feel to them. Their syrups are made in house, with high quality ingredients. You can even buy some to take home (when they aren't flying off the shelf). And the space is absolutely adorable and is a true representation of The Mexican Culture! I just love popping in for a coffee, conversing with locals, and taking a moment in the space, it's that welcoming.

This place feels like a warm hug :) The whole fam is welcoming and kind and the coffee is delicious!!! 10/10 would recommend!

Chorizo breakfast burrito & la Minerva iced latte with almond milk

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The coffee is amazing and the staff are so nice! This is a great local spot. Definitely check this out if you're in the South Bay.

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Iced vanilla latte and chorizo burrito were amazing. Staff were friendly and helpful. Cannot wait to try the rest of their menu!

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I had the Minerva latte, it is so so good, flavors are perfect, perfect temp for a hot latte, I was able to drink it right away without scalding my mouth.

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This place has me in a chokehold for hazelnut gelato, and it has for years now. I will admit Ugo in…read moreRedondo has been taking my attention away from Capri, so I came by to make sure their hazelnut gelato is still just as good as I remember it to be. I got a small cup which is $7.50 and is a generous serving of the gelato. The hazelnut gelato is just as I remember it. It's an extremely creamy, light, flavorful. It's perfect to walk the beach with! I highly recommend this flavor. I think it's an amazing middle ground for something not toooooo light and something not tooooooo rich like chocolate. The place is cute, you can def get some cute pics inside or outside of it. They have their own restroom. Parking is on the street or the parking lot across... good luck with that! Staff was friendly for the most part.

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