Cafe Bolivar

1741 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica
(310) 581-2344

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Ry Bacorn

Fantastic breakfast spot for small bites.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Arepa

Lauren P.S

This place is so good the arepas are top tier and some of the best in LA. It’s really hard to find good ones. They also have pastries, coffee, tea and yummy juices!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Arepa

Criole

i think what keeps me coming back here is just how friendly the staff are every time, whether i am just coming in for a coffee or arepas during my wfh day. not only are the arepa’s delicious, the lattes are pulled beautifully as well. such a wonderful local gem

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amanda Fischels

Yum! Someone recommended this place today and luckily it's in my neighborhood. Got the cortado coffee which was perfect. Also got the mango and pulled pork arepa. The mango arepa was definitely my favorite. The combination of the rosemary with the freshly ripe mango was ?. I really love this little cafe!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Una Bazdar

Delicious arepas with just right portion sizes. The chicken filling was exceptional. But the real unexpected highlight was the coffee - a great coffee! We are coming back one more time before heading back to Japan end of the week for a final arepa fix.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Patt Bryant

An unpretentious coffee shop with simple square tables ( about 8) with chairs. Flat ambiance, but flavorful and potent coffee available along with a limited number of pastry types. The metuba coffee was excellent, I think.

Kid-friendliness: One booth like seating area is available.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

RM AB

Well done… excellent food, freshly made arepas!!! They don't sell empanadas, that's the only bad thing and the size of the arepas is small, but I think the flavor makes up for everything. 100% recommended?????????? ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

B “Gonzo” Hong

1st timer. Business trip.Was going to walk across the street to a different coffee shop and this caught my attention. So glad I went in and there is 20 minute parking in front. Pay by card or coins at the meter.Homemade juices ready to go. Pour over. Mocha. Homemade scones and croissants.Cute little vibe and spot to drink and eat or do work.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sydney Strickland

Pulled pork arepa is DELICIOUS. Been there only a couple times and the food tastes as good as the first. I only wish the owner was present more often because without him the staff is lifeless.

Denis Viegas

The Arepas and Cortado are incredible!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Molly

Yummy arepas!! My favorite was the one with grilled chicken breast and avocado.

Food: 5

Dino Go

Best bagel with smoked salmon, tomato and onions plus cream cheese. You can ask them to add avocado etc.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shanelle S

Cute Venezuelan cafe with drinks, sandwiches, and arepas. Came here with a friend on a weekday for lunch and ordered some arepas to split. Each order comes with two arepas. We tried the chicken, the stewed beef, stewed pork, and mushroom. All of them were tasty and came freshly made (it takes about 20 minutes for the cook time). I also had a matcha latte with honey which was very tasty and nicely sweetened. The service was friendly and efficient. You order/pay first before taking a seat. Dine-in and takeout are available. Credit cards accepted. Metered street parking. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Noah Eli

The arepas are DELICIOUS and the coffee is great too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elaine Guevara

Very cute and yummy arepas!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Domino Arepas, Arepa Con Mango Y Aguacate

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