The Hive is one of my go-to spots in Manhattan Beach. The food is super clean and healthy, but still filling--tons of great high-protein, well-balanced options that don't feel like you're sacrificing taste. The location is perfect too. You get that laid-back beach vibe with a great view, and it's ideal whether you're grabbing a quick bite before heading back to the sand for volleyball or settling in for a chill remote work session. It really feels like a local staple--easy, consistent, and exactly what you want when you're trying to eat well but still enjoy the whole Manhattan Beach lifestyle. read more

I had lunch at The Hive because highly recommended the "healthy-tasty food". I wasn't sure what to expect, but my expectations were met! All the servers were warm and beyond the usual helpfulness. My friend saw an empty table they needed to be wiped so she asked a server for a towel to wipe it. He immediately said, "No, I'll do it." And he grabbed a towel and wiped in extra well with a smile. Two of us ordered the Buddha vegan bowl (9/10; quinoa was fluffy, tofu was tasty but a little firm for me, everything else about it was fresh and well-done. The mushroom serving was my favorite part.) My friend ordered the Beef Macro bowl (9/10: beef was the best part and everything else was good. The wild rice was tender; but it tastes "healthy"). My last friend ordered the salmon bowl (9/10: all of us raved about the salmon. Had the same wild rice. I liked it but my friend said it was too soft for her. The rest of the items that came with it were similar and tasty). Before I left, Molly helped me order a mushroom reishi hot chocolate drink. Molly was so sweet and helpful. She recommended the homemade almond milk. (8/10). The ambiance was warm and cozy. I loved the multi-level structure. Therefore, the name, "The Hive". Cute design and a good place to bring a computer and have a quiet spot to chill. read more

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Getting tired of the usual coffee shops especially the commercial types (Starbucks etc ) I found this place to take my wife to. This is a jewel of a find. Their menu include protein bowls, açaí bowls, avocado toast and variety of drinks. I had an avocado toast while my wife has açaí bowl and mushroom cacao. The avocado toast was almost too beautiful to eat! But when I did, it was a fantastic contrast of flavors with its radish and pickled onions on smashed avocado and cherry tomatoes. The açaí bowl was just as good as anywhere else. The mushroom cacao tasted nothing like mushrooms. The ambience of the place is wonderful. We sat at the mezzanine with a clear view of Manhattan beach. Just too bad it was a gloomy day but still a beautiful beach view. I recommend this place especially for a quiet escape from the bustle of Starbucks and the like. and let's not forget how friendly the staff is! Big plus! read more

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Cool restaurant with perfect location to the beach. A lot of good options on the menu to eat that are healthy and filling. Delicious coffees too! I knew I wanted to stop in when I saw they had chaggacino on the menu. I had Donnie's Breakfast Burrito and it was very big portion I ended up saving some for the next day. Good prices as well and nice service. Cute place to grab a bite in MB! read more

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Had the chicken Athena bowl. One of the most satisfying salad bowl I ever had. The whipped humus is wonderful and freshly cooked tender chicken. It's like eating thanksgiving. Definite must try. read more

Great location, nice seating inside and out. Friendly service. Nice menu selection. Close to the beach. I ordered a latte and unfortunately wasn't the biggest fan. It kinda tasted like a cup of sweetened milk. Really wanted to like this place but the coffee fell flat for me. read more

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The Hive is such a great spot for a fresh, healthy breakfast -- everything we ordered tasted clean, vibrant, and made with care. We loved both the breakfast sandwich and the avocado toast -- simple, but packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The location is perfect, with ocean views right from the indoor seating area, which makes it an ideal place to start the day. The staff was friendly, service was quick, and the overall vibe was bright and welcoming. Next time we're in the area, we'll definitely be back. read more

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Their Blue Crush smoothie is superior to any smoothie I've had at Erewhon (where I am a Cafe member). With more creative choices, they could definitely give Erewhon some major competition. The staff is also super nice and helpful and they are close to the read more

The Hive - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

this spot quickly became a favorite in manhattan beach! so many gluten free/healthy options, convenient location near the beach and a lovely outdoor bar area. inside, there are multiple levels of seating so there's privacy/the ability to work from there. the decor is so cute, the food was so fresh and the staff was really nice! read more

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Love stumbling across new cafes in the SouthBay! The Hive is a super cute cafe in Manhattan Beach. It offers healthy superfoods for breakfast, protein bowls, açaí, coffee, smoothies and more! It has both indoor and outdoor seating. There isn't a whole lot of seating, so not ideal for a large group. Parking was a bit challenging as I only saw street parking and not a parking lot available. Hubby and I got coffee and a little snack. I got the horchata latte and hubby got a bee keeper latte. We also got a sweet treat to share, a chocolate donut. The lattes were delicious and the donut..... probably one of the best donuts I've had. The service was great with friendly staff. I also love the brightness of the space. Bright vibrant colors! I'll be back to try one of their bowls. read more

The Hive - Horchata Latte - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This was exactly what we were hoping for - clean, healthy food, high protein options as well as GF options. It was a small shop and we ate outside...it great. We got a smoothie, a breakfast bowl & breakfast burrito and they were really good and tasty read more

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06-2025 I usually frequent the Hive in Santa Monica, but the Manhattan Beach location blew me away! The view and window seating create such a vibe--you just want to linger. I ordered my go-to breakfast bowl (no kale), and it was as delicious as ever, perfectly prepared. Angel, who was holding down the fort solo for a bit, deserves a huge shoutout. Despite the rush, they were incredibly pleasant, friendly, and efficient. Amazing food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service--Hive Manhattan Beach is a must-visit! read more

The Hive - Breakfast Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Came due to the high Yelp! recommendations for inexpensive breakfasts with vegan options. While I decided against the vegan options, the mocha & breakfast burrito were good- but they weren't inexpensive. I'd call it an average price for delicious food. But the service was great, and the view of the ocean was really nice. B+ read more

The Hive - Exterior view. - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I've ordered the Hive's build your own bowl twice now as takeout and it's been super good both times ! Their steak portion is generous and perfectly seasoned. The meat is not too well done and is tender. Their toppings are well executed. I like their Brussels sprouts and broccolini. The ambiance inside isn't my favorite hence why I order takeout but I'll continue ordering to-go from here ! read more

The Hive - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Today we had the pleasure for a 2nd Saturday in a row to get drinks and today something to eat at The Hive!! This is one of the coolest spots with a very nice view while relaxing after a long morning walk! Service is fast and the food is delicious. Please stop in and try them out! read more

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Wish we lived closer!!! Was looking for a yummy breakfast spot that could cater to me who is celiac and my husband who likes more traditional breakfasts. This was perfect! I got a bowl and he got a breakfast burrito. The bowl was so fresh, so good, and so filling. My husband loved his as well. The service was also top tier, Jessica and frank made us feel so welcome! And location is perfect, we sat outside in the sun with a view of the water!!! 10/10!! read more

Cute, bright cafe with outdoor seating. Grabbed a smoothie with a friend and sat outside to bask in the ocean air. The service was friendly. You order and pay first, then they'll bring it out to you. They have a couple of spots for parking in their garage, otherwise, there's some metered street parking. If you order a smoothie to-go, it appears that you get more than if you drink it there, so that would be my tip. This place is on the pricier side but it's very health-focused. read more

The Hive - Sun God Smoothie - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This is a great place to stop in before or after the beach! I had the breakfast sandwich and it was super yummy. I also grabbed a smoothie later in the day and it was equally as good. You order at the counter and take a number while you sit inside or outside and the service is relatively quick. It's a very cute little restaurant, definitely worth a try! read more

The Hive - Breakfast Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I grabbed some food to go from here on a Sunday afternoon. It was relatively busy, with people at all tables inside and outside on the patio. It took a little while for the food to come out, but it probably felt longer than it actually was because I was so hungry. I got the strawberry horchata smoothie and the Buddha bowl as a wrap. Both were delicious!! The wrap was so much food and way bigger than I expected it to be. Everything was fresh and was somehow still warm after driving 30 minutes home before eating it. read more

Great healthy beach cafe with an amazing view of Manhattan Beach. The freshly painted mural gives the cafe a pop of color and stands out on the street. There are seats both outside on the patio and inside on the 2nd floor which is a short walk up the stairs. They have a vast selection of smoothies, teas, coffees, and breakfast/ lunch options. My friend and I decided to try their coffees, the Alchemy bowl, and their Salmon Benedict special. Loved the colors in my coconut acai bowl! It definitely was a dessert like bowl but a teeny bit healthier with some superfoods in it. Our salmon Benedict was fresh and also a great choice that they should keep on the menu. The coffees were quite bland, but the girl offered us more stevia drops which definitely helped! We stayed for a bit to get some work done and the views of the ocean and sunset were definitely worth visiting for! read more

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10/10 coffee shop. They seem to have everything from fresh juices, coffee tea, bfast & lunch, and more. Workers are friendly & it's a cute little shop. Definitely a gem! read more

The Hive - Iced Cold Brew & Bee Keeper Latte - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Cutest place ever!!! Everything was delish and the coffee always tasty too! Great location, we ate outside and enjoyed the breeze from the beach. The service was Garry and the cashier was so helpful helping us order. They had their own parking lot too. It was beach prices for a coffee and smoothie and two toasts we spent $60. But it was a hearty serving. read more

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Lovely atmosphere! Tons of seating and the owner is very nice. I got the honey matcha with almond milk- it was good, but I wish I got it with oatmilk and maybe a diff kind of sweetener. But I appreciate all the options for customizations and the prices were very fair for its location. I'll be going back for sure! read more

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The most perfect little spot. The staff was friendly and the view is amazing. The latte was just sweet enough and the avocado toast was yummy and filling. read more

The Hive - Bee Keeper Latte & Avocado Toast - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Dropped off daughter at beach camp and was looking for something healthy for me and my 7yr old son. Found The Hive and it did not disappoint. Food was delicious (beef bowl) meat cooked to perfection. Chocolate smoothie also delicious. Staff friendly and helpful and super sweet with my son. read more

The Hive - Beef Macro Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Has a lower garage as well . Fantastic menu. Lovely staff superb service ocean view patio and inside ocean view tables

got an açaí bowl and was a bit disappointed tastewise. may give it another shot next time though.

I love this place! Such an amazing addition to the neighborhood. Everything on the menu is delicious if I'm being honest. The only gripe I have is that have only 1 person taking orders and doing coffee creates quite the back up. They should have a self service kiosk for orders! read more

This spot is excellent. The space itself is amazing. I like how there is both a shallow downstairs and upstairs area. My view was of the ocean which was fantastic. The area was simple yet beachy/tropical--chill & refreshing vibes to start off the morning. I liked how there were board games available at the upper level. I first ordered the ricotta rose toast because it intrigued me--I planned to order it without honey before I even arrived but forgot...oops. As someone who isn't the biggest honey fan, it did feel heavy on the honey (and pistachios) lol... but that's on me. It was definitely an interesting blend of flavors. I then instead ordered the BYO smoothie bowl where I got the rose coconut base, mango, shredded coconut, chia/hempseed, and coconut nectar. This was fantastic. It tasted like a fancy sorbet. I definitely recommend the rose coconut base + coconut nectar pairing. It was so refreshing. The chai was good. I did work here for a couple hours, and it was the perfect setting--so peaceful. The employees were good. You really can't beat this location. I definitely recommend! read more

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Amazing spot!!! They have free parking which is amazing. The service was wonderful and they have so many options. I got my burrito so fast and what a cool view of the beautiful manhattan beach. I will definitely come back to try some smoothies! read more

The Hive - Beef Macro Bowl Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

New Hive location in Manhattan Beach on Highland. Same great bee themed artwork. Same healthy menu. Lots and lots and lots of options. I'm a fan of the OG breakfast burrito. Great coffee and other drinks. Smoothies are a must too. Lots of light. Ocean views. Not a ton of seating indoor or on the patio...but definitely worth a visit. Bee Yourself! read more

The Hive - My better looking 2/3. - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I stopped by The Hive Café in Manhattan Beach this morning and left thoroughly impressed. From the moment I walked in, the service, ambience, and coffee all hit the mark. The staff greeted me with genuine warmth and a smile. They took the time to explain the menu and even helped me pick between a few coffee options. The space is bright, airy, and thoughtfully designed. There's a nice mix of indoor and outdoor seating, and I loved how natural light poured in. Their coffee is outstanding. I ordered a cappuccino and was delighted by the smooth, rich flavor and just the right balance of foam and espresso. It was clear they care about the roast and preparation. read more

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Randomly decided to try this place: Ordered a beef bowl and a bee keepers friend drink with oat milk. Really good. Service was really great. Friendly staff. The cashier actually suggested my drink and I absolutely loved it. The beef bowl was really healthy and filling and ingredients tasted fresh. The Bee keepers friend drink was a coffee with honey and cold foam and bee pollen on top. I would come back for this every time. It was perfectly sweetened by honey and the pollen was so nice with each sip of foam. Really really well done. My sister ordered the Buddha Bowl and said it was really good. The mix of flavors were really balanced and tasted good. Inside there are a few spots to sit inside and outside but it's not too many. It seems to get full pretty fast. They do have seats outside all around as well. Just a very limited in space overall if it even gets slightly busy. I understand because I am looking to come back and try more stuff when I'm in the area. Parking is limited. Only 3 spaces in the lot next to the cafe. Otherwise it's street parking. Not the easiest to find during the weekends for sure. Good luck! This place is worth a try! read more

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Beautiful views, and the Matcha was delicious! Such a great place to stop by on your walk for some drinks read more

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I gotta give this place a high five I haven't had any of their food but from what I hear it's amazing, I will have to try something next time. My review it's extremely about the Late The coffee that they use here is amazing. It has really good taste. It tastes fresh and it's just amazing. The guys that work there are super nice. They interact with you and it feels like they know their customers. They make you feel welcome. The ambience it's chill, beach, casual. Hope you like it as much as I did. Happy hunting read more

The Hive has become a go-to for me whenever I'm in the area. The breakfast burritos and sandwiches are super tasty, and the salsa they come with is perfect. It's a cute little shop with a great selection of snacks and drinks, plus seating that overlooks part of the ocean. I haven't sat down to eat here but the vibe looks really nice inside. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. There are a few parking spots behind the store which is a nice bonus if you can snag one. Definitely recommend for an easy, satisfying breakfast. read more

This is a local gem located right off Highland just a few blocks away from the ocean. The staff is always super friendly. Everything inside is really clean, including the bathrooms. You can walk downstairs for more seating area if you don't see any seating available when you walk you walk in. There's also a seating area indoor and outdoor so there's plenty of room. My favorite thing to get is the bees knees smoothie with an add on of whey protein! read more

The Hive - Bees Knees Smoothie - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Loved our breakfast on Friday in Manhattan Beach. So many great options to choose from. Will definitely be back to try other items! read more

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Their Santa Monica location has been one of my favorites so I was happy to find their new place on this nice corner. However the taste and the quality doesn't meet the expectations. The fruits, especially the strawberries on my bowl were a few days old, soggy and mushy, and the avocado toast was burnt. It's a big disappointment. read more

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Amazing protein bowl! Looks and tastes chef made. Freshly made eggs. All the ingredients are fresh. I was walking along the strand feeling hungry. I looked for food near me and found The Hive. Definitely returning read more

The Hive - Protein Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California