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Coffee Commissary

3.4 (46 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Open • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Sprinkles cookie
Royal P.

The sprinkles cookie is good, but this place has the best latte in LA (or at least Santa Monica). It's a pretty small pop-upish space.

Sreekar K.

I went here on a black Friday morning.. there was none as probably that's just after they opened I went here. The barista seemed ok. Acted like I don't understand the language kept showing me the signs of the bill on the screen as if I didn't understand what $4 mean. I was very disappointed in the service though the coffee seemed to be good.i won't go back here anytime I visit santa Monica. The money is going elsewhere for sure. Overall it was a cute little place where you could sit and do the people watching as they got open patio style sitting area (covered tho)

The sprinkles cookie was delicious.
Isabel A.

For $16 for two coffees and a cookie, plus the great reviews which had compelled me to specifically set out to visit Coffee Commissary on Santa Monica Blvd., I was very disappointed. WHY you might ask? 1. My Gingerbread Coffee had too much nutmeg. It made me gag and the coffee tasted awful mixed with almond mylk. 2. I exchanged my coffee for a Vanilla Latte after taking my first sip of the Gingerbread Latte.The 2nd coffee was just as bad as the 1st. All the syrup in the world can't mask the flavor of the beans. 3. The temperature of the 2nd coffee was luke-warm. 4. It would have been great if the barista would have asked what type of milk I wanted the second time around. 5. The 1st, and 2nd coffee ended up in the trash. And, just like that we won't be going back again.

Much needed after Santa Monica Stairs pick me up!
Vito K.

Have been wanting to stop by for sometime now. And finally did yesterday after my two hour run at the Santa Monica Stairs for a much needed pick me up. Enjoyed a cubano and the sun and a Golden Milk to go for my girlfriend. Both drinks were really good. Friendly customer service. Definitely will be back to try more drinks. As well as recommended them if you're in the area and need a cup of Joe.

Brenda Z.

Ironically I was walking to Starbucks and I accidentally stumbled upon coffee commissary. I am familiar with the area pretty well. However, I've never seen it before. I have also be to other coffee commissary and the decor was not the same. They have hot pink chairs with wooden tables and neon lighting. It super stands out and super cute cafe. I asked Saudi (my barista) if this location was new. She informed me it had been here for about a year but it's somewhat hard to miss and thats why people don't see it. I had to do some work on my laptop and asked if they had wifi and they do, perfect! I'm not much of a coffee drinker and not too familiar with what to order. I asked her for some suggestions and she was extremely helpful and patient with me, thank you! She also recommended one of there pastries I couldn't resist and don't regret it. My order only took a few short minutes and the coffee looked so cute (heart shaped) and tasted amazing! I ordered the Cubano and highly recommend. I had to snap a shot but there was no one there that early. I asked Saudi if she would please take a picture, and she did!!!! I seriously had an amazing experience, my coffee was perfect and so was my treat, and the ambiance was really an enjoyable experience. I saw a lot of happy and satisfied customers because of Saudi, thank you again!

Cheeseeeee :) cute location!
Samantha J.

Pink chairs, cute coffee shop. Count me in! I love going to different coffee shops and found this one while in town having lunch with my s/o nearby. It's an extremely small shop right next to a car dealership so meant to be more of a kiosk type feel with the addition of the cute tables and decor. I love the pink tables and chairs and it's such a nice pop! The coffee was good and we were able to sit and enjoy for a while and of course take some photos!

Right at the entrance of the Mini dealership !
Olivier M.

Great latte ! A bit of work on the pastry display case and it will be all set. It's a busy intersection but the outdoor seating area is great ! Pastry look artisanal. The flourless chocolate cake is light and moist. Quite tasty.

a cup of coffee on a table
Vishnu R.

Nice coffee, pleasant outdoor seating. I got the Gibraltar, which is a small version of a cappuccino and the coffee was strong and rich with flavor. They have limited pastry options, and monthly specials for their drinks too

Iced Cubano with oat milk
Jolie C.

I've driven by this cute corner coffee shop an uncountable number of times and finally got to try it on my lunch break. I wanted to order something different than my usual, boring coffee order and opted for an iced cubano with oat milk. WHOA. The coffee flavor is amazing and the cinnamon syrup adds just enough oomph - what a treat. Thank goodness for caffeine pick me ups half way through a full day of clinic. Got a feeling I'll be back very soon.

Decaf latte
Edwin R.

For what it is, this place works. In the ever so walk-able city of Santa Monica, we found ourselves "Birding" around and wanted to get some coffee. Because it was already noon, I ordered a decaf latte. It worked. Rich taste and a creamy finish from the foam. Very limited seating outside. It's anchored to a Mini dealer.

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Great location across from Tesla charging station, but my morning begins far earlier than 8am. Wish it opened at least an hour earlier.

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Great coffee and delicious cookies the size of your face! Will definitely be back!!!!

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4.1(449 reviews)
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EVER SEE A "SANDWICH BOARD" SENDING YOU TO HEAVEN??? When…read morethey said Goodboybob they should'a said GREAT! This placed is tucked away for the cognoscenti only betrayed by a sidewalk announcement "telling you where to go!" But not THAT PLACE! This place has got some amazing coffee, great burritos, resymade sandwiches and overnight oats and VINO, Kombucha and any beverage you can want. Their baristas are "sur catégorie" and the food is so good you might dream about it. THIS IS THE ONLY RESTAURANT I ALWAYS TIP 20% or MORE! THIS PLACE IS MADE BY MINDFUL TEAM AND THEY ARE AWESOME!

Unfortunately, TikTok let me down once again. Came on a Thursday around lunchtime and there was…read morealready a line. The coffee shop is tucked inside a complex but no parking for coffee shop, only street parking, I had to drive around multiple times. I got the BBL, the summer special guava yuzu matcha, and a Gold Coast burrito. The BBL was good, but honestly not "wow, life-changing" like I was expecting. When I first got the matcha, the color didn't look quite right to me, and unfortunately it tasted pretty watered down. I mostly tasted guava and could barely taste the yuzu. The burrito was also pretty small for $16 and was a little too salty for my taste. I did like that they cook it right in front of you, though! Overall, this place would be a pass for me. Maybe I just caught them on an off day, but I wouldn't recommend it.

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One of my favorite go-to spots for donuts in LA! I particularly enjoy their cake donuts which…read moreconsistently have good flavor and textures. I got my free birthday donut here (sign-up and add your birthday in the app) and I got the Celebration Cake donut. The donut was sweet with a crispy glazed exterior and a soft and fluffy interior. It was also still slightly warm which I liked since it gave me the impression that this was freshly made. It did get a bit too sweet for me towards finishing the donut, so eating half at a time is honestly good enough. This is more of a grab-n-go type of spot, but I think they have some outdoor seating in front of the store. There's also parking which Sidecar can validate. I would highly recommend this chain and it's one of my spots I take visitors to. Also, if you download the app you can get a free drink and donut for your first time :)

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EDIT TODAY:…read more Management reached out to me the same day to reassure me they're putting a table back there, it's just going to be resized to better fit the new layout. This is the kind of awesome customer-first efforts that makes me such a fan of Primo Passo. I moved my review back up to 5 stars. Thank you so much, guys!! -- I've loved coming to Primo Passo for a long time. I actually drive from Culver City there because of the vibe, staff, coffee, and ability to chill, work, whatever. Even with no WiFi I've never complained because I just hotspot if I need to. But today I stopped by and one of their seating areas- namely the long table and seats near the front- was just totally gone. Replaced with more shelves of things to sell. The seating they've already had has been nice but limited. But now they've made if even harder to get a spot there. I mean, they could have put in the shelves and replaced the long table with a fairly large square table with seats (trust me, I scoped out the space for it) but so far nothing. Just shelves with more products and a big stand around space. With fewer and fewer 'third places' making people feel welcome, I'm disappointed in the less seating at Primo Passo meaning either I get even luckier grabbing a place to sit or I'm just SOL. The people and coffee are still lovely, but I won't be stopping by as often anymore. I was willing to do the drive before, but now I'll need to be in the area and not needing to bank on a place to sit and work or chill. I suppose the Starbucks across the street will do, but there are tons of those everywhere.

We stopped by to get afternoon coffee around 12:30, and it was pretty busy with only a few seats…read moreopen. There's a lot of seating and space though, so it's a good spot to either hang out or even work (no loud blaring music!). We got the cinnamon cardamom flavor in both a flat white and latte. It was a delicious homemade syrup that I would recommend trying! Then my friend got a Guatemalan pourover that was good as well. Sidenote - the bathroom is well maintained and clean for those of you it matters to.

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