Great food and great staff. Terrible wait times. If you don't have the patience to wait 20 minutes for Avocado toast this place is not for you. That's right it takes 20 minutes to toast bread and smear avocado on the toast. That's with no lines as well. Other than the frustrating wait times the ready to go food and smoothies are wonderful. Staff is also some of the friendliest you will find. read more

This is the epitome of a beachy-"green juice obsessed"-fit and beautiful people-typical LA brunch spot. Cleanly tucked next to a bright blue establishment next door, The Source Cafe is in one of the many oceanside glass door brunch spots along Hermosa Beach. Came here on a Sunday morning with a good friend and we both were looking for HEALTHY FOOD with our starving appetites. We paid for parking (hard to get street parking in these narrow streets) and waltzed in and immediately felt zen in their minimalist and organic space. I think the owner or manager of that day was Ellen. She was SUCH a sweetie. Ellen, you didn't know it, but you totally impressed me with your customer service skills. Their store welcomes FiveStar card holders, but I didn't have my card on me. After trying a couple of telephone numbers to no avail, she told me to come back again and tell whoever was working that Ellen told me I could put 2 points in my card account. What a beaut, thanks girl...but little did you know that I'm actually from out of town! Your good karma will take you far! I enjoyed a ginger and pineapple "zen moment" for $9. I know it's way overpriced for my tastes, but I made a "treat yoself" move and am so glad I tried it! I could totally make this at home for a cheaper price, but the grand service and beautiful atmosphere begged me to try everything I wanted! I brunched on their white fish toast, which was nicely prepared and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Overall, everything was cleanly made and overwhelmingly small business-meets-big heart and service. This Yelper is a happy one. The only change I'd say is to lower the prices of the drinks. However, The Source has great and loyal clientele, that I hardly think the pricing is an issue. Another change that could be great is to open up the space and allow for larger parties. I wouldn't come here for a group of five or larger for convenience and peace-keeping's sake. It's annoying when other parties are being very obnoxious whether on purpose or not, so I'd hate to do that to anyone else in this small space. I would totally come here again. Having lived in San Diego for a while, I know my heart loves the ocean and the beachy vibes of Hermosa Beach. Can't wait to recommend this place to those who will be in the area! Protip: This place is PERFECT for beachside strolling or browsing lazily through the other boutiques/stores/restaurants. From the Source, it takes about 10 minutes to briskly walk through the Strand and down to Hermosa Beach (with all the volleyball players and nets). LOVE LOVE LOVE read more

The Source Cafe - My white fish toast and oramge ginger juice (friend's panini) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Everything they offer is so good. Love the veggie panini so much. The smoothies are fresh and delish

This place is pricey but it's well worth it. I have yet to try something that I didn't love. I highly recommend the chai latte - it comes with a wonderful sprinkle of cinnamon on top! Also, their staff is super friendly and accommodating. Love this spot! read more

The Source Cafe - Chai latte w/ oat milk - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I have been going consistently to this cafe and tried new items on the menu. I have to say their bowls are to die for. Their mango bowl is just pure perfection; the temperature, the texture, the flavor and all healthy content! Their coconut yogurt is made with apples and coconut topped with figs... its just delicious and the texture is pretty close to regular yogurt. Tried one of their lattes and to my surprise, it was really good. Their cortaditos are excellent as well. This place is my to go place when I want a healthy light breakfast. My favorite place in Hermosa Beach for now! read more

The Source Cafe - Avocado toast - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Healthy. Tasty. Expensive. A lot of different options, from really good smoothie bowls (I love the green smoothie bowl), salads (quinoa bowl and power are really good), Panini's, and tons of options on sweets if you're looking for that. For the most part I've always enjoyed what I've eaten here. But I will say this place has become increasingly expensive and every time I order I'm pretty surprised how much I'm forking over. If it was more reasonable I would definitely stop by more often, but I'm sure they'll always find people to pay it. read more

Turkey Panini was fantastic. I love their outdoor seating. However, I was disappointed with their coffee. Something about it didn't taste that good to me. Starbucks is my base line for coffee, so any coffee shop needs to be as good or better than average Starbucks and Source Cafe does not have that quality. Paninis are great, though. read more

Dirtiest restroom I've ever seen at a restaurant. Very unfortunately, hygiene is not valued at this place.

This cafe is a little bit more than a coffee bar. Although food selections are limited, you can get baked goods (e.g., scones) or a hot breakfast selection such as an egg frittata. The Source is very comfortable both inside and outside and is a good place for people watching or hanging out. Unfortunately, this cafe does not accept Apple Pay. read more

The Source Cafe - OJ and date scones - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Love this place, my favorite spot in sobay for clean food love the veggie wraps and chicken wraps and their smoothies are amazing too!! :)) also love the pitaya icing gluten free cake the best!!! read more

I might move here because of this place and that's not an exaggeration. My love for the source cafe can't even be measured and I am so happy that this place exists. A healthy eatery with juices, food, vegan/gf treats, some premade food and some bad ass drinks. Coffee with cayenne, yup, matcha drinks, yup this place just seems to have that healthy and tasty thing down. Whether you want to be healthy for the day or healthy for life this place has you covered. We picked up some fermented veggies, curried salad, pressed juices and coffee. Everything here is amazing. Next time we'll try some of their paleo treats and cookies. It's a pretty small place but don't be worried if there is a line, it goes very quickly. I am in love with this place, it just makes being healthy easy. read more

The Source Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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My kind of morning consists of three things: the beach, avocado, and smooth espresso. And this morning, I had all three!! I want to give this place five stars, but it just costs WAAAYYY too much for what it is...you go in and order, and if you're getting your order "for here," you seat yourself. They give you a block with a number and bring your order to you when it's ready What I had: - Sprouted wheat bagel with cashew cheese and avocado ($10): HOLY GUACAMOLE. This was the best bagel I've ever had??? And it was vegan??????? The cashew cheese has the richest, most savory, divine flavor. The texture is nice and thick, and they really don't skimp on how much they give you (but this should be expected CONSIDERING THIS BAGEL WAS $10!!!!!!!). The avocado complemented the whole thing really nicely!! And you get a lot of avocado. I am a sucker for avocado on bread-like things, and wow. I was genuinely impressed!! I COULD EAT THIS EVERY SINGLE DAY - Iced latte with tri-nut milk ($7.50): The tri-nut milk is made in-house using Brazil nut, hazelnut, and cashew. By default, this drink comes sweetened with maple. I don't like getting sweetener in my drinks, but I wanted to see what the maple did in terms of flavor, so I asked them to just add a little bit. The espresso was super smooth (not bitter at all!! For $7.50 I was kinda expecting it to be the best latte of my life, but I've had better in the South Bay. Nonetheless, this definitely does rank among the top), and I really liked the tri-nut milk!! I've never seen such a unique combo used in a latte. The flavor was nice and nutty!! I asked if they had hot sauce, and they didn't, but the worker told me they had crushed red chili, cayenne pepper, and chili aioli. I asked for the crushed chili and chili aioli. The aioli tasted SOOO GOOOOOOOD!! It wasn't really spicy, but it made the bagel taste even better. It had a nice, savory flavor to it Bottom line: SO EXPENSIVE!! Yes, hip bougie health food is $$$, but $18 for a bagel and a latte?? You could definitely taste the quality (THE FOOD TASTES SO REAL!!), but that's just way too expensive, even for something this delicious...there's space inside, as well as some outdoor seating. The tables have cute little succulents on them!! The workers are super friendly too!! As for parking, it's in the pier area, so it's metered. They had a bunch of other stuff on the menu that I'd really like to try (a bunch of unique smoothie bowls, smoothies, toast combos that sound amaaazing). This place is located just a short trek away from the beach, so grab some coffee or an over-priced smoothie and take a walk along the water for the ideal South Bay livin' kinda morning read more

The Source Cafe - Sprouted wheat bagel with avocado and cashew cheese & iced tri-nut latte (Brazil nut, hazelnut, cashew milk with maple) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Food was very mediocre. The latte w almond milk had a fowl taste at the end. There is also no Wi-Fi... the service around here isn't great so having no Wi-Fi at a coffee shop is unheard of these days.. read more

I'd like to try this place out again the next time I'm in California. This place was set up a bit tight, and the staff was nice, don't get me wrong, but not very welcoming or upbeat. I ordered a coconut milk cappuccino. I'm not sure what I received. It definitely wasn't a cappuccino, and the drink tasted so bad I had to throw it away immediately. I felt bad wasting it, but it couldn't be stomached. That's hard to do with an espresso drink. I ordered a green juice that tasted like pond water, so that had to be chugged. I couldn't throw that out because of how expensive it was. The chia pudding also tasted like pond water. I've used the same superfood ingredients in my smoothies, and the trick is to add agave, or banana to add sweetness or flavor. It definitely needed something. I ended up taking it home and adding honey and cocoa powder. The next time, I will try one of their raw or healthier desserts because they looked very good. It is in a great location with a lot of parking so that wasn't an issue at all. You can literally grab your food and take it down to the beach. I've heard their actual food is great, so I will go back again and try everything different. read more

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While I love this place for its GF options (they do have really great food) I have to voice my disappointment in their menu. I LOVE their paleo chicken panini and it's labeled on the menu as GF. I found out after eating it that it is apparently mislabeled on the menu now. Looking closer at the bread, it is absolutely a different bread than what was served previously...so I assume they changed the bread without bothering to change the menu...for a place that claims great GF status, this is a big no no. I was really sick after eating this non-GF, GF food this round...really disappointed read more

I remember when this place used to be Planet Earth Eco Cafe, which specialized in raw living VEGAN foods. Now, this place has a much more inclusive mission statement that tailors to all kinds of diets. I'm not sure if they're entirely organic, but from what I've had so far - everything tastes like they're consciously/locally sourced & crafted. I love all of their juice and smoothie blends! And their bakery is pretty extensive, too. The workers here are really helpful & friendly. read more

Absolute best avocado toast!!' Thin sliced beets, cashew butter, ligature drizzled oil. Love this place.

I am so happy to have options like The Source Cafe in the South Bay! I love being able to order knowing that the ingredients used are good quality and good for you. Everyone who works there is super friendly! Knock on wood I'm always able to find a spot. Sometimes I wait a few minutes on busy days but nothing crazy. I'm gluten free and LOVE their desserts! My favorite is the peanut butter blondie. The gf bread is not my favorite however... I'm a gf gal who doesn't need the reminder, lol. Other than that its a spot I pick to meet up with a friend after yoga for a quick morning meal and chat. read more

It's been a while since I've been here. I had a cappuccino, was very watered down, no foam. We can early, not many people here. Our order still took 15 min for our drinks, then another 20 to get our food. There werent even busy?! Why does it take so long. It tasted more like an americano with a touch of milk. Tumeric latte is very, very strong. Not enough milk. Avocado toast was beautiful but bread was hard as a rock!!! I didn't eat it or drink my latte. Panini was my not bad. But it's not enough to get me to return. Sorry Source read more

I had been meaning to stop in here for ages! But ended up being Pricey and food was just ok. A good amount of the food items are pre-prepared, so meh. The pesto chicken wrap was very dry. But they do have some good healthy snacks to grab and go. In general tho I must say, I would much rather go to Java Man down the hill. read more

This is a great little cafe at the end of the Pier Ave strip. The menu offers a lot of variety, in both drinkable and edible form, and also accommodates various diets (dairy-free, vegan, paleo, and more!). If you're looking for a cafe for some quick and casual sips/bites with a healthy kick, definitely check it out. Pros: -Cute little space -Line moves along pretty quickly -I've never had to wait too long for my drink/food -Great variety on the menu -Food is GOOD - love the toasts and paninis -Friendly staff -Metered parking is relatively easy to find Cons: -Space is limited - not really a good spot if you're planning to hang for a bit -$$$ - It's not cheap, folks Overall: Recommended! One of my favorite spots in the area when I don't mind dropping a bit of change on lunch. read more

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Stopped by this cafe while taking a stroll. Ordered a Grasshopper fresh juice and a hot chai latte. The juice was good, definitely fresh and refreshing! Latte was decent too, not too sweet. The cafe itself is cute with small tables and comfy bench seats, there is also outside seating area that is awesome for any beautiful California day. The 3 star is mainly for the price. This place is pricey. Quality of the ingredients should not be the reason for high prices as high quality ingredients are so easily accessible to general public these days! read more

The Source Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Asked for a hot drink, got a cold one, the guy just said "ok" and kept talking to another customer.

I LOVE this spot. The menu is on point. Plenty for a paleo girl to go eat with her vegan friend. They are so accommodating of all dietary needs. I have been here 2 times on two different trips and have really loved everything. I tried their regular bone broth, green bone broth, matcha, curry egg salad, yam toasts, tons of gluten-free + vegan pastries. I will seriously be returning every time I'm in the area. So good!!!! read more

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They have super healthy options on their menu like paleo, gluten-free, vegan, etc. it's clean, healthy eating and I like the pleasant ambience of the place, it's soothing. As for the food, I just had their avocado toast which was really solid. I also had their iced matcha latte. Not the best I've had, I've had much better matcha lattes elsewhere, to be honest it tastes a bit too grassy/earthy (not enough sweet) but I do appreciate that it's healthy. And I'm giving it five stars because the atmosphere is super welcoming and friendly. I'd come here again. read more

The Source Cafe - Iced matcha latte - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I have been a few times and largely enjoyed myself, but after eating breakfast there this morning, I don't think I will return. At the end of the day, the food just doesn't taste that good. I love the idea of a super healthy spot with lots of vegetarian products, but the vegetarian cheese they use in just about everything (I had the salmon bagel and the avocado toast... side note: why does avocado toast have cheese on it?) makes what should be a delicious meal taste kinda gross. If I am paying $40 for two sandwiches and two coffees, everything needs to taste great... and it just didn't. read more

Good little spot if for a healthy bite and delicious lattes while working on your laptop! The quinoa bowl was delicious and filling, perfect for a lighter lunch option. The latte was also good too! The place is clean and cute but the prices are a tad high. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely pass by! read more

The Source Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Thanks, Amber, and front and back of house, for creating this space where people with and without food sensitivities can access and enjoy yummy food. Special shout-out for your purple smoothie bowl! read more

This place was amazing! I got the pesto cream cheese tomato bagel which was really yummy and my mom got the avocado toast which was four pieces of toast and a huge portion. I definitely think two people can share the toast. I got an iced honey latte which was very good but a little bit sweet for me. The service was fast and all of the stuff was really nice. It was also in a great location on the way to Hermosa Beach. I would definitely return! read more

The Source Cafe - Iced honey latte! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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A little pricey but worth the treat every once in a while. Fresh juices, clean food, good vibe, nice place. I always walk out feel satiated but not full. Love their frittata for breaky. It comes with a little side salad. They do one of the better chai lattes in town too. read more

The Source Cafe - Frittata and hemp milk chai latte. On the search for the best chai latte in town this is one of the better ones. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Absolutely love this place!....Located on Pier Ave in Hermosa beach serving healthy and organic eats such as Salads, Wraps, Sandwiches with many gluten free options as well as extensive smoothies and fresh made juices plus paleo baked goods and best Coffee in town. The food presentation is amazing. Seating can be tough sometimes because this small place gets crowded! They also free wi-fi which allows you to get things done while sipping or eating amazing options. Here are some of my favorites drinkable and edible...... As far as Juices goes, I always order the turmeric tonic (turmeric, lemon, ginger, cayenne, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, stevia). Taste good and it is good for you. Heart beet (carrot, beet, kale, ginger, cucumber, lemon, turmeric) Green party(kale, spinach, parsley, cucumber, celery, ginger, green apple, lemon) One of my all time favorite here is the Vegan Avocado toast (cashew cheese, radish, parsley, flax oil, celtic sea salt, sumac) The service is impeccable, with friendly faces always there to greet you. read more

The Source Cafe - Quinoa salad - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Mocha ($5.50): it's probably the most I've splurged on a Mocha but very tasty nonetheless. Nice REAL chocolate flavor with a lovely heart-shaped froth on top. I can definitely see those more health conscientious folks flocking to this location due to their extensive paleo-friendly pastries, matcha lattes, various salads, and cold pressed juices. Those more like me, who don't mind a little extra calories, can enjoy their lattes and other coffee favorites (espresso, cappucino, etc.). The coffee shop perfectly embodies the cozy/intimate coffee shop feel but still captures the beachy/cool vibes of Hermosa Beach. There is plenty of interior and the comfiest patio available as well. Apart from the incredible coffee, the customer service is highly notable. The baristas all know each regular on a first name basis and even remember their usual drink. Incredible! Lovely experience here this morning and will definitely return for a caffeine fix. read more

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This is a proper good start to the day, staff are so friendly and food is fantastic. You can either go all out healthy or go a litle opps there goes the detox bad boy ! mix it up with a juice and you always lessen the guilt. Wish i had one of these near me in N.Y. I would def be a regular. read more

The Source Cafe - Turkey sandwich with melted cheese - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Nice refreshing selection of juices. Very busy (packed coffee & juice bar) on a Sunday morning. Walked here after my pier-to-pier run. There is meter parking and a parking lot nearby. A wide variety of choices from juices, smoothies, elixirs, panini a, toasts, bowls, wraps, salads, coffees and teas. Didn't want to hold up the lines and I couldn't decide on what juice to order. I went with the cashier's recommendation: the "healthy glow." The juice was great. Ordered a apple donut which was a very tasty healthy treat. I think is is vegan and gluten free. read more

The Source Cafe - Healthy Glow (carrot, orange, apple, spinach and ginger) juice and a apple donut. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Love the fresh juice and healthy options for bfast The Source has to offer. I usually go with the Pier Panini or smothie bowl and a green juice for bfast on the weekends and one of the smoothies during my weekday walks on the Greenbelt. There's a good selection of healthy baked good as well like the carrot cake donut I'll indulge in a times. Staff is super friendly and service is great with good options for indoor or outdoor seating. As little pricey for bfast but good quality food that is healthy is worth it. read more

I am updating my review to drop a star because after having been here a few times now, I can't help but feel robbed every time I come. The prices are just SO inappropriately high. The food is still good, but the prices are exorbitant. Today I grabbed a bottle of aloe water with chia seeds. The bottle wasn't labeled with a price (none of them are), and so I guesstimated that it would be $7 (which was still high in my head). By the time they totaled up my coffee, aloe water, and brownie, my bill was $21!!! The aloe water was $11. I continue to come here because it is still one of the few on-the-go healthy choices in the area, but I do wish the prices would come in check. read more

The Source Cafe - $11 aloe water. Stupidly overpriced. Wish they had pricing visible. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Since the first time I walked in this place and the barrista worked his magic on my latte's foam I was intrigued. I've come back a couple of times during the day to find yoga moms and their kids enjoying a chai latte or sandwich. When I noticed they had food I just had to try it out. The times that I've been there I have only had their Farro Salad. It is so yummy. The farro seed is chewy but not in an oatmeal type of way. The salad is mixed with basil, fennel, red onion, spinach, feta, and splashed with red wine vinegar. I've not tried their juices but I did hear what I think was the manager mention that some juices are pre-made and available in their fridge. These pre-made juices come in a glass bottle and on your next visit you can drop off the bottle and get a dollar back. Their coffee is pretty legit here too. Can't wait to come back and try other yummy items from their menu. read more

The Source Cafe - Skinny iced coffee. Walnut pesto. Kale salad. Turkey panini. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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This place used to be my favorite spot to come work. Now they don't have WiFi and charge you a dollar for hot sauce. The food is super over priced as well. Java man it is! read more

I strolled in here with my lady for a late lunch the other day, and neither of us left disappointed. First, the food. I enjoyed a turkey wrap with a bonanza smoothie. My lady enjoyed the Palio chicken panini with a latte. My smoothie was very rich tasting, thanks in part to the high quality ingredients. That definitely makes it worth the price. My wrap was very good also. However the Palio chicken sandwich was the real standout. The bread was super soft and fell apart in your mouth, and the chicken was just as soft. It was really good and really different. My lady is a huge coffee drinker. And she LOVED her latte. Considering that she's not easily impressed when it comes to a cup a' joe, I'd say you should most certainly give one of their specialty coffees a try. I do wish the menu was a little larger, and that the juices were a little less expensive. But that's just nitpicking. This is a great place with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. So take a detour from the pier, and treat yourself to a great sandwich and coffee. read more

The Source Cafe - Turkey wrap, Palio chicken panini, bonanza smoothie. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I love everything about this place but it's on the pricey end. If you're looking for fresh and healthy but delicious at the same time this is the spot. Dog friendly and with outdoor seating as well. My friend got the avocado toast -- it's so simple but so good. I got a quinoa salad which also very filling and tasty with hummus and avocados. Anything with avocados is automatic win. Their coffee also good. It's a nice brunch spot to come to. read more

The Source Cafe - Avocado toast - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California