It's 3am and I'm wide awake. And you know what I'm thinking about...The new coffee spot I tried yesterday morning. In fact, I thought about that coffee all damn day! It might be the best coffee I've ever had...and it in my neighborhood!!! Feels like I just won the lottery...for real. Great Coffee is that serious! I mean, I called three people this morning and sent videos of this fine coffee. They don't even live in CA either! I'm actually sitting here in bed looking up how early they open tomorrow, which led me to this review. Scrolling through fellow neighbors reviews who have also fallen into the roasted coffee love spell with this joint, One Cedar. I honestly can't wait to go back, I am quite literally counting down the hours...trying to get back to sleep like a kid on Christmas morning, because the sooner I'm asleep the sooner that coffee is in my hands. Already know I'm walking out with my triple shot (extra ice) almond milk latte. I'm going to try the matcha latte as well. What? I like to party. The ambiance is chill af. I'm sure Khruangbin was playing somewhere, even if I didn't hear it. All in all, Me gusta todo! Best coffee ever! Staff was dope, too. See yall in 4.5 hours...but who's counting? read more

One Cedar - Triple shot latte with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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The coffee was delicious. Absolutely! But rap music??? At 8 AM??? On a Sunday??? They weren't originally prepared to make iced drinks. The interior is sparse almost to the point of being ugly and they were playing HORRIBLE music. Good coffee is the priority and they managed to nail that. Now it's time to expend some effort on the other things that make a customer's experience enjoyable. read more

Smooth drip. Yummy and colorful croissants. Good neighborhood vibe (and dog friendly!) Line can be long on regular mornings but service was fast. read more

One Cedar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Girrrllll. Stop what you're doing and get their cold brew. I now have my new favorite spot to get cold brew it's so good. lol Menu options and flavors are super unique, staff is very friendly and the vibe inside and outside is great lots of room to sit and so many cute customer puppies to look at. Hits the coffee trifecta for me and absolutely will be coming back to try their other options. read more

One Cedar - Hampton Drive + Black Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Some of the best coffee we have ever had. We tried the Big Dog cold brew & where's nicely latte. So well balanced and the espresso was so smooth. The flavors were perfect, not too sweet and didn't over power. The cold brew was so unique- it's like a filtered/infused flavor and it was awesome. The owner was really nice and they answered all of our questions. Can't wait to go back and try more read more

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Staff is amazing, you could really tell these men know their coffee. I love the simple, yet unique menu. The chantilly is by far my favorite and you can add it the cream top to any beverage. Pretty pricey, but totally worth it. They definitely compete with hot spots like Goodboybob! read more

Locally owned spot in Santa Monica. I'm glad that this cafe opened up in Ocean Park as it was a nice neighborhood walk. Came here with my boyfriend on a Saturday morning and had a matcha latte and latte. Both were well made and the owner/barista was super nice and personable. There are a couple of tables indoors and outdoors to sit and sip. There is metered parking out front. We really enjoyed our time here and will be back! read more

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Friendly service. Chill atmosphere. Small area inside hosts comedy shows! Delicious Cortado. Oh and if not on menu ( like cappuccino), ask, as the barista will make a killer one for you! Mugs available if you want a proper coffee to drink in or sit outside cafe. read more

One Cedar - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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This place is legit. The owner is also the barista. He was running the place himself. A very simple and minimalistic spot with a couple tables inside and a couple tables outside. There were several obvious regulars chatting with him when I came in. Seems to be a well-loved spot. He was surprising a regular with a drink but still immediately addressed me. I got an iced vanilla latte. Basic but easiest to judge this drink between cafes. The espresso was extremely smooth. The drink was subtly sweet and the perfect amount of ice. A 10/10 iced vanilla latte. This was perfection to me. I wish I lived closer. Cost was not too steep for the area, especially for such a high class-crafted latte. read more

One Cedar - Iced vanilla 3.0 with oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The dudes here know what's up. They got 4 grinders dedicated to espresso so there is a profile for everyone. I'm not a matcha fan but the matcha tonic I got, slapped. The signature drink menu is extensive, it's a fun adventure every time you go in if you try something new. Don't sleep on One Cedar or you'll be mad you didn't find them sooner. Also great selection of retail coffee from local roasters but grab a bag quick before they're gone! read more

One Cedar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I came on Sunday around 1:30pm. Apparently, they were so busy earlier in the day that they were sold out of a bunch of drinks when I got there. I got the iced americano, which I liked. Definitely different than other coffee shops in LA, and they have different plants growing, which I thought was cool. Also, it's very reasonably priced; my iced americano was $4. read more

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One Cedar isn't just serving coffee, it's making a quiet argument for intention. The opening line says everything, everything is a double shot standard. In an era of endless modifiers and sugar forward theatrics, this reads as a statement of values. Coffee here is built on proportion, temperature, and timing. The classics espresso, cortado, flat white, latte are treated with reverence, not nostalgia. Each drink is calibrated to be finished, savored, and certainly not negotiated. That restraint carries through the details. Milk choices are offered without fuss. Some drinks arrive at a fixed temperature, an almost radical act of trust between barista and guest, and a subtle reminder that the cup knows what it's doing. My current favorite, Off Lincoln, channels nostalgia through apple caramel and maple waffle milk, sharpened by two ristrettos and a touch of salt. It's familiar without being childish, indulgent without losing its edge firmly in the realm of grown up pleasure. What's most evident, though, is the care behind it all. The owner Noah, brings a rare combination of thoughtfulness and humility to the space. The shop reflects a point of view that values calm, clarity, and craft over noise. What One Cedar understands, deeply, is that excellence doesn't announce itself. It's felt in the quiet assurance of a menu that knows when to stop. One Cedar isn't trying to reinvent coffee. It's doing something far rarer, reminding you how good it can be when nothing is wasted, and nothing is extra. read more

One Cedar - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Popped in on a Sunday to this awesome spot on Lincoln. I tried the priciest drink on the menu coming in at $12; however, it might have been one of the tastiest, unique, coffee concoctions I have ever had. Will definitely be back! read more

One Cedar - Off Lincoln - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I got the Vanilla 3.0. Asked for 2% milk and they didn't have it but happily offered to use a mix of whole and skim. The coffee was bomb and the service super friendly. read more

Alright Santa Monica, new spot alert. One Cedar opened up in recent weeks and they are already dialed in! The coffee taste is great and they have potential. I was able to try it out and their cortado is on point. Very well balanced. They have other options that you won't see around. The parking is great with both main street and side parking. You will not have issues. They should have more seats and tables inside to accommodate work sessions away from the overpacked main santa monica spots. Overall 5/5 read more

Great coffee and atmosphere. They offer a wide selection of specialty coffees and teas. I ordered the "Where's Nicely" and a cappuccino--both were rich and flavorful. The "Where's Nicely" was especially creative and interesting, with a pleasant citrusy note. The cups they were served in were nicely designed, and the overall atmosphere was fantastic. The service was also excellent--friendly, attentive, and kind. read more

I immediately fell in love with the smell of this place. Before even reading their menu I smelled orange vanilla tones and I was immediately excited because I am a sucker for a good orange vanilla flavored latte and lo and behold they had a latte called where's nicely? That hits this exact drink. I wish they served the lattes in a 16 oz. BUT will say the quality for the buck was present. read more

One Cedar - Iced where's nicely? Latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

the matcha was amazing and the service was spectacular!!!! highly recommend for a quick drink stop!

Great neighborhood vibes and coffee crafted with precision. No food options yet but someone cooks egg sandwiches on a grill outside on Saturday's. read more

For some reason my negative review of this space got magically erased. I'm back to correct this. I had seen a tiktok suggesting this place. So I went. I entered and all seemed friendly. In my excitement to endorse and try a new small business I mentioned tiktok sent me. I mentioned tiktok sent me andi was met immediately with scoffs, shaming, and disrespect. When I say immediate mean immediate. The owner was a blatant ass about me even being there as a product of tiktok. Owner clearly hates tiktok. Additionally, my previous review was responded to my the owner who shamed me again about my behavior, tried assert I was having a meltdown and also tried to shame my age. Avoid this place. Also, I'll be saving this in the case it's deleted again. I will not be silenced. Owner was rude and needs to be held accountable for it. If you do notention tiktok, you will likely have decent service and good coffee. read more

My best friend's husband recommended this place to us. While we were standing in line, I watched the barista interact with everyone in front of us. He was personable and knew small details about each of the customers waiting ahead of us telling me they were local regulars. It was our first time and I loved our interaction. My friend mentioned her husband and he asked who. She says, "He's a big white guy, buys a bag of coffee each week." Noah introduced himself and asked, "Does he take his coffee black?" I cracked up laughing that he just knew who we were talking about. I was visiting, but wish I lived closer bc I would love to have more of this delicious coffee on a regular basis. I rarely stray from my usual, but I tried two new flavors from the menu for each day I was there. Wish I could remember the names, but that was the beginning of a big trip and I just got back with a serious case of jet lag. Loved the vibe! I'll be back each time I'm in LA! read more

One Cedar - Layered flavors of the best coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

LA local my whole life, and this is officially my only coffee spot now. Amazing quality, best coffee on the Westside, and Noah is the man

lovely little neighborhood coffee shop. noah is so kind and makes a delicious cappuccino (as well as all the other unique concoctions on the menu). super friendly to dogs. GREAT PRICES! just what the neighborhood needed. read more

Noah and Alvaro are perfectionists and experts at what they do - coffee has never tasted this good. They're not only providing quite possibly the best coffee in LA but also do so with smiles on their faces. They know the community and learn about each of their customers. Their offerings are unlike any other shop. read more

One Cedar - Bar area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place is simply the best. If I need a quick drink on the run or feel like settling in for a while, I can definitely do both here. Noah takes great care of the guests, even the picky ones, always offering to help them find the right thing and that is greatly appreciated. He's curated a great list of both teas and coffees plus they have food on the weekends from what I can tell. The music has always been on point, and I love the overall feel of this place. read more

One Cedar - Coffee and Golden latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We LOVE ONE CEDAR! We tried the coffee together one day and have become regulars since that first sip. The drip coffee is always delicious and Noah has three sizes and prices it really well. We used to go to blue bottle about once a week and we haven't been since one Cedar opened because we prefer the drinks and the vibe here. We love to shop small and support local businesses and Noah has done such a great job. I love the espresso tonics as well! The only issue is it's really hard to drink coffee from other places after you've gotten used to this quality, price and taste. I grabbed a cold brew while I was out working the other day from Starbucks and I couldn't finish it (the taste difference was crazy) read more

One Cedar - Espresso tonic and drip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The owner (barista) and second barista are both super-friendly, and they really cultivate a sense of community here. I'm so glad my hubby spotted this place. It's now my favorite spot to grab a flat white. They feature local roasters like Alana's and even gave moms a free drink for Mother's Day! read more

I always thought the coffee here was amazing but Alvaro and Noah are the coolest owners you'll come across. They gave us great coffee recommendations and clearly care deeply about the customer experience. We are lucky we're in walking distance of this place. read more

So happy this place opened! Such a friendly vibe which is desperately needed and appreciated in LA. And of course the best coffee in the area. Unmatched! read more

Locally owned and operated, specialty coffee in the heart of Ocean Park but with an unpretentious vibe. Thank you Alvaro for the perfect flat white. The prices are competitive compared to other shops in the area. Don't lose out on my favorite coffee shop in Santa Monica/Venice. read more

One Cedar is solid! Lots of specialty drinks to explore, but I love their standard cappuccino and flat whites. Great selection of whole bean coffee bags featuring local coffee roasters. Noah and his staff are the friendliest baristas around. read more

So cute inside - and there are lots of plants! The owner is so kind. He's the barista and was sampling a new drink he was creating on the spot. It was matcha based and delicious. I really enjoyed the vanilla latte, it wasn't too sweet but the vanilla flavor still shone through. read more

One Cedar - Vanilla 3.0 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Great coffee! Enjoying something different each visit, does not disappoint. Where's Nicely and Café con Panna top my list. Signature coffee and iced tea selection along side of the basics. Welcoming vibe, friendly owner, quality coffee. read more

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Great drinks on a nice corner of ocean park with knowledgeable people behind bar, interesting drinks that are well made, and great selection of local roasters. Noah is a cool guy and this is the type of business we need and want. Much love and always down to support. read more

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Pure coffee perfection. The best selection of beans and most creative menu of liquid creations I've seen at any shop in town. Alvaro is so knowledgeable and kind. Can't wait to come back and bring friends read more

You know the coffee will be good when the owner/barista is passionate about his craft! He puts his heart into his coffee/tea creations, which means it's definitely not just worth a try - it's a ritual! 2 cups a day kind of ritual! Ambiance is a work in progress - pretty chill vibe! read more

One Cedar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Tried this place today for the first time after missing it bc the hair salon sign is still up outside (haha). Can't quite put my finger on why, but this place is perfect. Great coffee, great service, great vibes. I will be back. Probably tomorrow. :) read more

Neighborhood coffeehouse. Welcoming with an easygoing vibe and quality coffee. Excellent Cafe con Panna, even a simple cappuccino was flavorful. Where's Nicely was delicious. Great coffee. read more

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Amazing little shop that opened recently near me. Standard coffees are great but the owner (super nice guy) must be a bartender/mixologist because there are a lot of specialty coffees that read like cocktails. I've tried a few once he assured me they aren't too sweet. read more

Great addition to the neighborhood. The coffee is great and made with attention to detail. Looking forward to coming back regularly here.