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Dogtown Coffee

3.8 (1.2k reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Joshua P.

I went in for coffee and tried their Vietnamese iced coffee. It was anything but a vietnamese iced coffee. Service was great. Really friendly. But the coffee just didn't work for me. I don't see myself coming back here for coffee, but maybe this is more your style. The place does have a solid history and their merchandise is really great.

Theresa G.

Super cool eclectic cafe with really good breakfast options for all likes. They roast their own beans and have a variety of tasty coffee. We had their lattes iced and hot and were lige saving after a night of partying. The breakfast burritos were bomb and reasonably priced. The avocado toast beautiful and delicious. They have plenty of seating inside and out as well as many tables, games and books in the back part of the business. Its very cool dog friendly surfer vibe and a must if you're in town. Steps away from the beach and Santa Monica pier. I took a bag of their light roast whole beans and I am still enjoying their amazing coffee at home.

No ice... and isn't mixed at all... such a bummer

Honestly over priced. And the employees weren't nice both times I've come here. It's a cute cafe but these prices are ridiculous... and I watched my drink sit there not being made for over like 10 minutes

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Salma B.

Lived here for so long and never tried it until I was craving a breakfast burrito and saw that they had a vegan option. The line was a bit long, but moved quickly, as they have a lot of staff. Lots of locals as well as tourists. Plenty of seating in the patio area and a couple inside. Everything from breakfast to lunch and coffee drinks. They have some cute merchandise for sale as well. Yummy vegan munchies burrito. Parking: street or side neigborhood Prices: $5-16 avg Dietary: vegan and vegetarian options Seating: covered outdoor patio and outdoor as well

Jazz J.

Great place, I loved the pictures of people's dogs! I got the Havana latte and it was decent. Overall, pretty decent.

Sushant Z.

Been 4-5 years since I've eaten here (since I moved out of Santa Monica) and a lot has changed but also stayed the same. Enjoyed a Munchie's burrito and dark brew coffee. Munchie's burrito has evolved. Still good filling with avo and chipotle mayo. I like the ratio of eggs and meat. Taters are not as crispy as they should be and get lost in the burrito but so what. Coffee as always is the best. I'll still come back again. Also, nice seating areas in the patio and wider selection of drinks and food.

I'm five months pregnant and ordered the munchies burrito and an iced vanilla latte from dogtown through DoorDash. Let's be real - the cravings are real and I've already had a coffee today so I noted to make the latte decaf on my order. My pregnant brain made me anxious and I decided to call dogtown to ask if they can make it decaf (duh - logically I knew this!). The lady on the phone said of course and I felt better. Fast forward 20 minutes, got my delivery and a handwritten label confirming that it's decaf. Thank you dd and dogtown!

Farhana M.

Knocked off a star because it was hard to get anyone's attention at the mobile pick up section. An employee was stuck scrolling on her phone, so I went up to the cashier instead to pick up. Anyways, ordered a gluten free lox bagel. They didnt have the bagel and offered me gluten free ciabatta instead. I tried this and it was really good, the ciabatta was too good to be true to be gluten free.

Travis P.

Stopped by here for a quick coffee and ended up getting a pumpkin latte -- it was pretty good! Nice flavor and really comforting to sip on the go. The coffee spot has a great patio vibe with music and plenty of space to hang out. Really chill, dope spot overall! Parking: Street parking available nearby.

Latte with a view
Mike L.

Busy coffee shop on Main St in Santa Monica! Great lattes, quick service, and excellent staff! Pro Tip: patio seating outside to enjoy shade and a latte!

Walking distance to beach
Christie S.

I don't usually get obsessed with a new coffee spot...wait who am I kidding yes I do! The salty dog coffee at Dogtown is my current fav. This is the 3rd time getting it this week. Love the beachy ambiance. Grab a coffee and go take a beach walk, instant mood booster!

Dog friendly
Olivia P.

This place is really great! On weekends they have live music 11-1 and they have a lot of seating outside. Some of it is covered by a tent. The staff members are friendly and the coffee is good. Strong espresso and good draft coffee. They are also obviously dog friendly.

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Cheven L.

$20 for a salmon bagel. Then I asked for avocado toast. And they're telling me it's coming to 17+ dollars on a bagel with a piece of overcooked egg, toasted bagel and a quarter of a nasty unseasoned piece of avocado I brought it to the clerks attention and he tells me he doesn't know what to tell me that he's not the cook in the kitchen m. a As I opened up the sandwich and showed him a horrendous display of unprofessionally poorly prepared food. In an industry where restaurants are struggling to stay open and the mastery of Gourmet Cuisine and or even simplicity of properly prepared foods, restaurants are shutting down left and right in Los Angeles and here poorly prepared, unprofessional and non-hospitable staff keeps their doors open. I am so disappointed It doesn't matter what city you're in or how high end you want to be, to not have respect for the food and have no respect for the customers is completely absurd and preposterous. Not to mention that there's $60 for Day old gallons of coffee "cold brew" I was completely robbed today Let it be known ...STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!

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Amazing coffee. Nice atmosphere. Plenty of seats. Like the surrounding. I had Havana worth the trip.

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Can't go wrong with the açaí bowl. Love the Vietnamese coffee or salty dog. Back patio is great place to chill

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If you love delicious smooth coffee, delicious food and the best ambiance you've gotta come by here! This is the spot!

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Ask the Community - Dogtown Coffee

Are dogs allowed?

Yes dogs are allowed. Large patio.

Hi! Is this a god place for gluten-free and vegan options? Also, is OAT MILK a latte option? If not , know any one-stop-shops around?

There are MANY gluten free and vegan options here! And they have oat milk, amongst other dairy free options.

Can I find your drip coffee anywhere else in the Los Angeles area? Difficult to make the trek with a toddler sometimes.

Hi Genevieve Thanks for the message and support! I know the pain all too well as I dare not take… 

What coffee roaster do they use/serve for espresso?

Supreme Beans. They are located in the valley.

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0.5 mi
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I've known about this place as loads of friends have recommended it for lunch. Finally made a visit…read moreto it. First time and it was quite nice. It's located along the boardwalk at the beginning of the pier. Literally right at the base of it. Of course with the patio seating, that's the best seat in town. You have the view of the boardwalk and it perfect for people watching. When we stopped in, there was a security guard checking for ID. I guess even with a restaurant they carded people and stamped their hand for alcohol. Patio was open seating with wooden tables and umbrellas. There was two bar on the patio. Majority of the seating were outdoor. Later found out that there's a nice beer garden out back where the restroom was but it wasn't open. Staff were all friendly which is nice. It's a casual beachside cafe. Menu had your usual food, easy eats. Started off with a nice cold one which we were surprised when they brought it out. It was massive. Food, your usual beachside menu. The Philly cheesesteak, which everything as à la carte. It was decent, nothing major but good. Also an order of the chili cheese fries, fish and chips and a classic hot dog with trimming on the side. Food was decent for a beachside cafe. It's nothing fancy but a fun casual dining experience. Vibe and ambiance was pretty mellow and chill. When we were there it seemed more like holiday makers versus the locals. We had a nice experience for our first time and the service was great. Staff were all friendly and sweet. Service animal are allowed in.

Having lunch at Big Deans was a WIN for our weekend at the beach. There is semi construction at…read morepier entrance like a tight bridge/tunnel and Big Deans was just South of this chaos. Ordered margarita and pale ale. I liked the beer. It paired well with the double cheese The Big Deans with grilled onions. We also ordered fish chips which we also liked the fries both super crispy and a side of cole slaw. Would come back to this place for a repeat order. Some band was playing live music and it helped enhance the vibe at this oceanfront restaurant. Oh we had a nice outside table with umbrella shade.

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Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe - Interior

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Amai Coffee - Amai Signature

Amai Coffee

4.4(351 reviews)
1.2 mi
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We stopped by Amai Coffee and really liked it!…read more Food: I ordered the cream cheese croissant, hojicha latte, and a regular latte. Everything was really good! The cream cheese croissant was my favorite, it was warm, flaky, and had a good amount of cream cheese. The hojicha latte was really good too and had a nice flavor. The regular latte was also good and tasted fresh. The staff was really nice and friendly, and we didn't have to wait long for our drinks and food. The cafe was also clean and had a cute, cozy vibe. It's a nice little spot to grab coffee and relax. Overall, I really enjoyed it and keep coming back!

I come to Amai frequently because it's one of the few coffee shops in the area that opens at a…read morereasonable hour for people who work early. The drinks are consistently good, which I really appreciate. That said, the hours have been a little iffy lately. There have been several instances where I've shown up around 7:15-7:20 AM only to find the chairs still up on the tables and the lights off, so I'm assuming someone didn't show up on time. The most recent instance was this Wednesday (9/2/26), when I arrived around 7:20 AM and the shop was still closed. It was a bummer, especially since this isn't the first time it's happened. I tried my luck again yesterday (9/3) and today (9/4) around the same time, and luckily the shop was open. Shoutout to the girls who were working yesterday and this morning for showing up on time and making some fire drinks! . I hope the opening hours become more reliable, especially for the early workers.

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Pastry display

Amai Coffee - Matcha einspanner ($7), turon banana ($7), matcha cookie

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Kavahana - Strawberry Matcha and Kona Coffee with Blue Spirulina Coconut Cream Top + O.G. Kava Nectar in a Coconut Shell

Kavahana

4.7(274 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Romantic vibe
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kavahana: won a giveaway a long time ago and finally got to try it. they actually recently opened a…read morelocation in hollywood but we were by santa monica this day so went to the og location. first time trying kava nectar and it was such a unique experience. we got the mango lassi w 2 shots of the kava nector and mango matcha w 2 shots as well. the kava nectar doesnt rlly effect the taste of the drink but u can def feel it. my tongue got alittle tingling after a few sips and i felt the relaxing affect a few mins in. felt like being tipsy without any of the bad alcoholic effects. but my friend didnt rlly feel it so everyones tolerance is different‍ also fun fact: kava nectar has a reverse tolerance effect so the next time you drink it the less you need to frel the same effect. overall p cool experience! highly recommend trying kava nectar atleast once!

Kavahana is a coffee/tea shop on Pico blvd/4th street in Santa Monica. It's an Island inspire…read morelounge serving up kava nectar drinks for smiles, relaxation & socializing, inspired by the Pacific Islands and Hawaii. I like their bar setup atmosphere with plenty of natural light. I came mid afternoon to try some of their refreshing cold coffee drinks. I got a Cold Brew. And it was refreshing and thirst quencher especially on a very warm day. Some drinks are overly priced. Interior decor was very aesthetic, spacious and imbues an Hawaiian vibe. Their male staff was attentive and professional. Street parking only. Overall, it was an interesting coffee shop that I have been to; I had a good experience and cold coffee drink.

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Coconut cups with coconut water

Kavahana - Strawberry matcha, mango lassi nectar, paradise nectar, o.g. kava nectar, soupless island ramen, bread pudding, and li hing olives

Strawberry matcha, mango lassi nectar, paradise nectar, o.g. kava nectar, soupless island ramen, bread pudding, and li hing olives

Kavahana - The Santa Monica Songwriter's Open Mic every Tuesday in the Kavahana Santa Monica patio

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Goodboybob Coffee Roasters - 'Nilla Latte $7.00

Goodboybob Coffee Roasters

4.1(449 reviews)
1.6 mi
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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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Goodboybob Coffee Roasters - Guava matcha

Guava matcha

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