Places like these make me fall in love with south bay all over again. Street parking, only 1 table inside and a few tables outside, this place is a small cafe that makes you feel like you found a hidden gem. Service was great. They were kind and quick with my order. Dirty Ube with almond milk was my drink and I loved it so much. So happy to have found this place, I will be returning!! read more

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Gitana Cafe is such a cute lil spot Got the coconut latte and strawberry matcha. I loved the matcha, but I'm definitely a sweet matcha girly lol so I added some agave and then it was PERFECT Super cute and cozy inside, service was on par, and being so close to the beach makes it even better. Definitely the kinda spot to grab your lil drinkie and go take a walk along the beach after. Will be back! read more

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Drink was yummy. Staff were helpful. Cutesy little place to read or listen to podcasts. Definitely took my coffee and walked alongside the beach. Will be coming back! read more

Gitana Cafe - Tiramisu latte - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Incredible little find during my morning walk. Incredible use of space -- the store itself is tiny. Barely fits two workers in the back and 3-4 patrons in front of the register. A small stairwell inside avails 2-4 indoor seats while a step back outside provides 8-10 seats on street level and an elevated seating area for another 8-10 seats. Near the beach with some fun merch, drink and food options. Worth the stop! read more

UPDATE: I WAS WRONG. 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... read more

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The good: I really enjoyed the interior decor and atmosphere. They had a loft area that was cute and fit for 2 people. We tried a prosciutto and jam sandwich, Colombian arepas, ube latte, mazapan latte, and a lavender citrus donut. They had outdoor seating as well. The arepas was my favorite thing we ordered. It was simple, sweet and unique. The service was quick and succinct. I enjoyed all of the live plants inside and the tropical, indie and cozy feel of the cafe. They're across from the beach so it's a great location to grab coffee before walking to the beach. The bad: There's only enough seating inside for 2. The jam in the sandwich made it too sweet for me. The interesting: Their menu offers tons of interesting and multicultural inspired menu options. They had Mexican, El Salvadorian, Colombian and Filipino menu options. read more

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I went last Friday and ordered a dirty horchata latte! Super yummy. The service was fast and everyone was friendly. A good place to stop on your walk on the strand. I also to a gluten free banana chocolate chip loaf and it was sooooooo good. read more

A very cute little small café. We came here by a 40 minute drive (each way) and it was well worth it. We drive far for good coffee The place is small, but it feels very eclectic with a touch of artistic style, mosaic tables with petite multilevel seating. There is street parking. There are not a lot of people behind the counter, so it does take a little bit of time to get your order, on a busy day. But everybody waiting outside is very friendly and enjoying their day. So, it seems to attract and give off a good vibe. We saw people riding bikes, walking dogs, and we saw families going for walks. It seems like a very nice community and very peaceful. It's a short walk to the ocean, which I will definitely walk to next time. We ordered a classic Café mocha, a chilled Matcha strawberry, and a bottle of Mexican Coke. read more

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Enjoyed the artistic vibes and mazapán latte by the beach. I tried the tomato pastry and it was ok but didn't taste very fresh, I'll try another baked good next time to see if it's any better. read more

Gitana Cafe - Patio and café exterior - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Chocolate croissant was pretty good but the Spanish latte tasted horrible. I honestly think the milk was expired :'( serve was okay no complaints but the cafe is overall small and limited seating. Hard to be there with a stroller for your little one. read more

Food / coffee/ service all amazing ! The staff is really on point and kind. I ordered the stropwafel latte and a chocolate chip croissant. I didn't wait more than 5 minutes for my order and they were busy ! Definitely going back till I try everything on thier menu lol The ambiance is amazing..Like yove taken a trip to an international destination. Love it ! Great job with this café! read more

Gitana Cafe - Inside - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Cute little cafe with a massive menu and a lot of unique drinks - debated on what to get but ended up ordering the stroopwaffel latte which was pretty good! Also ordered the matcha tonic which was refreshing, but not enough matcha for my taste. Very cute, earthy, and colorful inside, but there isn't interior seating. There are a couple tables outside. read more

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Tucked just a few blocks from the sand, Gitana Cafe is a charming, locally owned Colombian coffee shop that delivers on warmth, flavor, and authenticity. The space is cozy with a rustic, welcoming vibe. Inside, you'll find Colombian art adorning the walls, and the outside patio offers a breezy, laid-back spot to sip your drink and people-watch. There's also a small upstairs area if you're looking to escape the coastal chill. I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on a flaky biscuit and a Spanish latte--and both exceeded expectations. The sandwich was buttery and satisfying without being too heavy, and the latte had beautiful milk art with hints of cinnamon and brown sugar that gave it a warm, comforting profile. Prices are a bit steep--$18 for the combo--but you're supporting a local spot with heart and real character. The staff were friendly, and everything felt intentional and thoughtfully put together. Highly recommend if you're in Hermosa Beach and want something more meaningful than your standard chain café. read more

Gitana Cafe - Entrance - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Cute Vibes, But Some Things to Note Gitana's Cafe definitely gives off a strong Hispanic cultural vibe with its decor--it's colorful, warm, and feels like a little slice of something special tucked into the area. The café itself is small (which is pretty common for the area), with the inside just for ordering. All the seating is outdoors, split between a first and second floor. There are about six tables total, and I appreciated the mix of table styles--it gave the space a cozy, laid-back feel. They have a nice selection of pastries, and we ordered the peanut butter latte and the matcha with lavender syrup. The matcha was surprisingly rich, which I liked, though I wish I had asked for more lavender syrup--it was a bit faint. The peanut butter latte didn't really taste like peanut butter except for some bits at the bottom, so that one was a little underwhelming. Prices were on the higher side for what you get, and with limited seating (all outdoors) and no bathroom available, it's not the most convenient spot if you're hoping to stay a while. Overall, 3 out of 5 stars - the vibes and decor are definitely a win, but the drinks and setup left a little to be desired. read more

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They have a great menu with lots of options, outside seating and exceptional service! Their customer service really shines, I had gotten a drink I ended up not liking and after letting them know they exchanged it for the vanilla rose latte instead, with no problem, and it was amazing!! I definitely recommend this place always. read more

Gitana Cafe - Chocolate croissant & vanilla rose latte - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

it's a whole vibe! I love this place. the art is good, the design is well considered, the pastries are fresh, the coffee is legit, and the people are awesome. read more

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Love this place! Reliable WiFi, delicious coffee (Spanish latte), pup friendly, and sweet customer service. read more

Gitana Cafe - Love this vibe! Reliable WiFi, pup friendly, delicious coffee, and sweet customer service. - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Gitana has a cool name and really nice looking building and location. My burrito and empanada were somewhat underwhelming. Service was also too blase and the guy working should try being more upbeat and communicative. The premises is also very small with only a few tables. It's not actually on the beach but the next street away. Another issue, not the restaurants fault, is alot of people were speeding through a rather dangerous intersection and not stopping at the stop sign. There were a lot of families with kids and I felt bad for them and myself as bicyclists and pedestrians being targets for all the bad drivers. Watch the driving folks. read more

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Burritos are only available on the weekends! My brother and I were looking forward to trying the breakfast burrito but we went during the week and were told they weren't available even though it wasn't indicated anywhere. The prosciutto panini was really tasty at first but the fig jam became too sweet towards the end. My brother really enjoyed his chicken panini. The dirty horchata was tasty and strong. The location is easy to miss but it's cute and whimsy. The prices were reasonable. read more

Gitana Cafe - Prosciutto Panini - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Not sure how long the Iced Mango Matcha will be a special here but I definitely recommend. It's the perfect amount of sweet and earthy with the matcha and mango. I also recommend getting it with coconut milk to enhance the mango. read more

Gitana Cafe - Iced mango matcha with coconut milk - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

What a great cafe! Customer service was amazing. Friendly staff! Drinks were great and the empanadas were delicious!

The ice coffee was great the cheese danish not my cup of tea.i like the tradition type. The real issue is there is very little seating which most is uncomfortable so if you are senior like myself this iz not the place for you. Lastly, I know it's not a fault of the cafe but the flies outside are so annoying it's just not worth it read more

Tried this cute little coffee shop, but was very disappointed. The inside is extremely small, and the staff is not friendly. They only care about taking your order quickly, and moving on to the next customer. It's like an assembly line, with no personal interaction, whatsoever. You have to wait outside for your coffee to be brought to you, and it takes forever. You even have to wait outside, if you're buying a bag of their coffee. Ridiculous, and won't be back. Too many better options for coffee, in the area. read more

I really enjoyed my coffee here the dirty horchata Ice coffee is to die for! The cashier was very friendly as well he seems like he enjoys working there which is great cause now in days ppl just work to work but show no interests in their jobs. Loved it will be back again :) read more

Gitana Cafe - The dirty horchata latte and the gansito ice coffee - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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

Hey, this message is for the owner there I really feel bad because I've been going there for almost a year and I've been seeing some changes some people come and go some bartenders come and go and honestly it seems like it's getting worse and worse so I will no longer go there anymore. My business is no longer Part of Gitana Café. I will leave a picture of my drink looks I order a cappuccino with almond and honestly, it's got like tapwater taste, and this weird foamy look at the top. You be the judge of this. read more

Gitana Cafe - This photo is the example of that foamy. We're looking thing. I don't know if that has to do with having an aftertaste of tapwater. - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

This is my favorite coffee shop in all of Manhattan beach & hermosa beach. The service is so friendly they're amazing. The drinks are always perfectly delicious, never incorrect, and always consistently aesthetically pretty. I love gitana cafe so much. The plants and decor are also gorgeous. Their matcha lattes are my favorite. Mango matcha, strawberry matcha, blueberry matcha... all amazing! read more

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A go-to spot when in Hermosa. Inviting atmosphere and outdoor seating area to enjoy the coastal breeze. I got a Spanish latte with almond milk, and my friend got a hot chai tea latte with a croissant. Love that the coffee is brought to you outside, great baristas! read more

Gitana Cafe - Top: Chai Tea Latte + croissant Bottom: Spanish Latte w/ almond milk - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Obsessed with this cafe. I had the horchata coffee one day and the dirty chai the next. My boyfriend got an amazing black sesame latte. Its a tiny store with a little seating outside but its soo cute with an amazing menu and great drinks. Can't stop raving about it. Parking may be tough unfortunately. read more

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A neat little cafe, tucked in the corner. Service was great, knowledge of the menu and the difference, even offered better drinkchoices (:

Food: I wanted something yummy. I got the Prosciutto sandwich with vanilla latte. Great combo. I enjoyed it very much. Service: I love the small touch for them to deliver the food. Not a big place but I appreciate that. Ambiance. There location is just a few minutes walking distance to the beach. A very quaint location. Super vibey even on a cloudy day. I do like this spot a lot when there's places to sit. And there wasn't much to sit if this place gets busy. Parking : paid street parking. read more

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Super friendly staff and amazing food! You can never go wrong with their dirty chai and bacon breakfast burrito. Super cool ambience and in a great location by the beach. Perfect for morning coffee and stroll on the strand. read more

Gitana Cafe - Bacon Breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

My go to place in hermosa beach for coffee and a pastry so friendly and you can practice your Spanish if you want. Live the beach feel, it's a block from the sand and all the locals come here. read more

Gitana Cafe - Tables and their cool mugs - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

This is one of my top 3 places to go for coffee in hermosa beach. The place is super cute and has a cute vibe to it. What's better that sipping some coffee or matcha literally crossing the street from the beach. Service is amazing, I like getting their ube coffee. It's my go to. The matcha is also really good. 10/10 read more

Really good watermelon matcha and breakfast foods. Cool people working there. Love the art.

Been wanting to try this coffee shop for awhile! I wanted to walk Manhattan beach and iI so happened to park right across the stress from Gitana and I decided to come in! I ordered the dirty horchata and a ham and Swiss croissant. I asked for the croissant to be heated up and it was delicious!! So flakey and crispy on the outside! It had the perfect amount of cheese and ham to croissant. The dirty horchata is probably one of the best I've ever had. Maybe slightly a little too sweet but still very good! Knocking one star off because the pastry display had a fly and some fruit flies in there. Didn't see them until I had already ordered. read more

Gitana Cafe - Ham and Swiss croissant - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Something happened to this spot and it isn't good anymore. So bummed about my last experience. The croissant tasted like a 5 day old expired Costco crossaint that was so dry and awful. read more

one of my go-to places whenever i visit the beach! it's a cute little cafe on the corner, i always stop by before i take a walk. i've always been a fan of their dirty taro and their dirty horchata! however i decided to try their matcha and honestly i wish i ordered my regular i was so upset. the matcha tasted bad like if it was already watered down despite taking the first sip as soon as i got it. decided to stop by the next day to get my regular dirty taro and safe to say i was satisfied! i'm not a huge fan of espresso but honestly, it's the perfect balance with the taro. i will always be coming back despite having one bad drink. staff are always kind and whenever there is a line they're so fast. read more

Gitana Cafe - iced matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Amazing! The atmosphere and decor is beautiful and their matcha was so good. Staff were super friendly and personable as well.

Nice little coffee shop that has a boho, artistic atmosphere. They have lots of unique drinks on the menu. The golden chai latte was really good. I wanted something warm and cozy and that drink was perfect. Cashier was welcoming and friendly. read more