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    Rustic Coffee

    4.5 (42 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Carl N.

    Rusti Coffee is a little trailer coffee shop on West Channel rd in Santa Monica. They have a a good selection of coffee, tea and smoothies. Moreover, they serve basic breakfast. Outdoor seats are limited. They are popular amongst locals because they provide good service, drinks and breakfast. Staff were competent and affable. Plenty of street parking. Atmosphere was relaxing. Prices were modesty and competitive. I enjoyed their Avocado Toasts and Iced Coffee. Overall, I truly enjoyed their service and food/drink.

    Next to Canyon Grocer
    Masanori D.

    This is a quiet cafe tucked away inside of tiny shopping center. I'm pretty sure it used to be a parking lot. I think the best part was the quiet atmosphere. The oat milk latte I order was very good (but it didn't blow me away). The lady who took my order was pleasant. No complaints. If you happened to be in the area and need quiet time with a cup of coffee, this is a good place.

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    Mika C.

    Wow I tried their gluten free bar and their chai latte and was sooooo impressed! Idk why it's been hard to find solid gluten free and vegan drinks and snacks these days that are bomb but this spot was it!! No wait and everything came out so fast. Service was great and it was a cute vibe, walking distance from Will Rogers. Enough street parking too!

    Rustic coffee

    I stopped by Rustic Coffee for the first time today and I had a great experience. They make amazing coffee and had amazing service...keep doing what you guys do best, thanks and I will be back !!!

    Thank you for Latte! I really liked it! It's very cute and small coffee shop. Hope see you soon again!

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    George S.

    At Will Rogers Beach watching club beach volleyball, and needed some coffee. Stumbled upon this gem! Coffee and pastries are amazing! If you come early and happen to score their scones, you won't be disappointed. Scones are very flavorful, moist, and simply delicious you need to have more than one. We had the Orange and maple scones! We also tried their Spanish, white mocha lattes. They have alternate milks as well. The staff were so helpful and friendly, and our orders came out quick. They work out of an old Airstream RV, very cool! They have table seating on the side with umbrella shades. Pet friendly too! Come grab a bite and some coffee next time you're in the area! Happy Nom Nom!

    Iced latte
    Meagan M.

    Rustic Coffee is a hidden airstream-like gem on W Channel Road in the Pacific Palisades part of Santa Monica. If you want to try coffee by the beach, this is a great spot to hit on your way. They have some seats and tables available in the courtyard, alongside a few other vendors. The staff is extremely welcoming and friendly, and has a genuine warmth to them that makes you want to return. We went with the iced oat latte and hot mocha. For non-dairy options they have both oat and almond milk. My only wish would be that they'd also work with a local specialty coffee roaster that fits their local Los Angeles vibe. They have a large selection of beverages, including smoothies that I'll definitely be trying on my next visit.

    Americano and Spanish Latte half sweet
    Soraya S.

    My boyfriend and I loved this place. Definitely returning. We ordered an Americano with two pumps of vanilla and a half sweet Spanish latte. Both drinks were so delicious. They use great coffee. For breakfast we shared the chicken salad toast and the ham and egg croissant. The chicken salad toast was very tasty. I would order it again! The croissant was surprisingly not too messy and it had an interesting touch of the hard boiled instead of scrambled eggs inside. Not bad. Service was great

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    Kenneth R.

    I came for a macchiato, which didn't impress me especially. A few hours later, I returned to see how this place would do on the food end. I ordered a ham and cheddar sandwich, which turned out to be the single most delicious thing that I ate during a three-day stay in the Santa Monica canyon. I like Rusti and would come back again for further coffee explorations. After all, no one is perfect! This coffee-shop-in-a-trailer business reminded me immediately of Highwire Coffee in Albany, CA https://www.yelp.com/biz/highwire-coffee-roasters-albany . I guess that this is a thing. It's a good thing too: what else are you going to do with that old trailer?

    Latte

    They have a good coffee. Nice place to visit for a fast breakfast. We have not tried food, but can recommend coffee definitely!

    Always a good time with great friends, yummy food & the best coffee around! Smiles all around at Rustic Coffee! #rusticcoffee

    Sandwiches and scones are really tasty! Best Avocado toast in PP/SM! Great service and the owner is a gem! Love the outdoor seating, esp on sunny days! Best ambiance with the beach just a walk across PCH!

    Sarah S.

    On our way to Topanga Beach and stop for coffee here. Cute camper repurposed in a little courtyard. Coffee was good, staff was friendly and we happen to see Don Cheadle (bonus)!

    Gloria W.

    Rustic Coffee has great vibes, good coffee, yummy sandwiches! Cozy outdoor seating area, located right by Will Rogers.

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    came here right before some beach time and really enjoyed the lavender latte and the almond croissant was yummy

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    Amazing. They had such amazing food, service, and community. I can't wait to go back and grab another avacado toast and coffee!

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    Stopped yo get a coffee was tasty. Walked the beach and came back for egg salad toast. It was delicious! Highly recommend this little gem.

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    Your coffee is really good. It tasted really good. I want to recommend this to a friend.

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    delicious breakfast sandwiches and fabulous stumptown coffee! best place to go before heading for the beach.

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    Love this place. Great food and drinks. Friendly staff. Nice ambience! We can walk from our house. My kids love it too.

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    Fresh ingredients. Casual and friendly vibe. We got the avocado toast, Venice breeze smoothie, and iced vanilla latte and loved them all.

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    goodboybob is a delightful communal cafe tucked away in the santa monica neighborhood! the long…read moreline that extends out their door on weekends is well warranted. their coffee is well balanced and their latte art is impeccable! their breakfast burrito is as amazing as folks claimed, too! ORDER 01. brown butter latte ("BBL"): house-made caramelized butter syrup (containing REAL butter), espresso, & milk 02. gold coast: eggs, beef & potato hash, avocado, pepper jack cheese, scallions, & cilantro crema in a whole wheat wrap i was worried the burrito might be too dry on account of the whole wheat or too greasy because of the hash, but it was neither dry nor greasy! all the ingredients came together beautifully. the burrito felt healthy and satiating, enough to feed two adults! note that this item is only available at the santa monica branch! the "gold coast" is the cafe's take on the california burrito, whereas "the six" is the cafe's take on the standard american breakfast. pick the former if you want something more savory. pick the latter if you want something more sweet. in any case, the hot sauce served on the side is a must! SPACE the open floor plan allows for plenty of seating indoors and outdoors, so the atmosphere feels relaxed. there is one unisex restroom available. WI-FI stable!

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    I love kava! I've only been to Kavahana a couple times but they have unique flavors they blend with…read morethe kava, such as ube and mango lassi! The bright green colors of the store front are fun and the back patio is spacious. Everyone here, including the customers are pretty sociable. I had a couple shots at the front of the bar with the staff and took a mango lassi mixed drink to the covered patio in the back. The flavor combination of this was very refreshing. It was a lil' thicker than your typical mango lassi, but the faint sweetness did a great job at masking the earthiness of the kava. It was bomb and I would have loved to order 2 but I hadn't eaten so that was not the move lol The space has their own parking lot, as well as easy street parking. The patio is nice and ambient with music playing and many boardgames available for your entertainment. The bathroom was clean and had some funny Barbie dolls on display in there. The effect of kava is mellow and puts you in a positive head space. It also does truly enhance your desire to have discussions and connect with each other. If you appreciate any of that, you will like it here for sure. Overall, the kava served at Kavahana is well mixed and the environment is curated in such a cute way, it just makes you want to come back and chill out with the homies. I highly recommend!

    came here for lunch and didn't really know what to expect but it was actually such a nice vibe…read more it's a non-alcoholic bar and they serve kava nectar, which is like a root drink that helps you feel more relaxed and social. i got a mango drink and it was really good, a little earthy but still refreshing after a few sips i felt super calm and more open, not like alcohol at all. it doesn't hit you hard, just a soft, happy, chill feeling the space during the day feels like a cute café. they also have coffee, matcha, and i tried their blue spirulina coconut cream top which was really good and non-dairy. also your tongue might tingle a little at first lol but it's normal overall really good spot if you want something social without drinking, i'd come back for a chill daytime hang

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    This is one of my professors' favorite places to get Portuguese egg tarts, so obviously my friends…read moreand I needed to check it out. I can see why he loves it -- the egg tarts are very custardy and rich, with a lightly eggy flavor but the sweetness from heavy cream in each bite contrasting to the flaky crust. We also got the red velvet cheesecake, which was pretty standard. The strawberry and cream cookie was massive and I loved the strawberry flavor! It was a little too sweet for me but for the average American palette is probably perfect. There's a parking lot but pretty limited seating (that gets a lot of sun), so plan on taking it to go unless you want to casually borrow a table next door...

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    3.8(487 reviews)
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    My fiancée and I were taking a drive around the neighborhood on a Saturday morning and saw a line…read moreout the door of PPC so we knew we had to try it out. The line goes quick! And Ryan at the register was knowledgeable and helpful, welcoming us to the shop with a warm smile. We went with the vanilla latte (silky smooth, 20/10) at his recommendation, and the mint mocha (hint of fresh mint flavor and deep mocha, 20/10) - both iced with almond milk. For pastries, I had the everything croissant with cream cheese (20/10) and she had the triple blueberry muffin (15/10). For full transparency, and a reflection of their dedication to customers, we had a slight hiccup with our order - in the busy morning rush, our coffee orders were accidentally forgotten. After a few minutes, I asked the baristas about this and Ryan was quick to rectify the situation, even offering a complimentary gift card for our next visit. As you can see, the friendly service, phenomenal drinks and pastries make this an easy recommendation! We will definitely be returning customers! Shout out to the team today for a great first visit!

    One Star - Great coffee, but the attitude ruins it…read more I've been a regular at this coffee shop for a while because the coffee and pastries are genuinely good. Unfortunately, that's no longer enough to keep me coming back. Every single male employee I've encountered here is unfriendly, arrogant, and borderline rude. It feels like they know the place is popular, so they've decided they don't need to treat customers with basic courtesy or warmth. The "too cool for you" vibe is strong and consistent. Today was the last time I'll ever spend my money here. Life is too short to pay premium prices just to be treated with disdain. The quality of the drinks and food is solid, but it's simply not worth enduring the nasty attitude. There are plenty of other fantastic coffee shops in the area that offer both great products and pleasant service -- places like Grand Luxe and Lala Land come to mind. I won't be back.

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