26 Best Coffee Roasters near Santa Monica

“I write for a music and coffee blog called Crooners In Coffeeshops, in which I interview local musicians at local coffeeshops. My writeup reflects the positive experience that I encountered at Caffe Luxxe on our interview date. L.A. based small batch coffee roaster Caffe Luxxe is wonderful example of what can grow from the powerful bond of friendship, specifically one that spans decades like that of owners Mark Wain and Gary Chau. Taking the chance to quit their corporate jobs in 2006, they’ve been able to fuel their business from their personal relationship and their love for European luxury caffe culture. A fun fact, Caffe Luxxe is the first of its kind in L.A. for artisan coffee preparation, and boy golly, it is not one to miss at any of its So Cal locations. The coffee world is your oyster when picking your beverage of choice from their delectable menu of drips, pour overs, and a unique variety of Bevande Di Caffe (including a chocolate-y shaken Caffe Shakerato, a sparkling espresso Caffe Frizzante, and a spiced citrus Caffe Nico). If seasonal specials are your thing, have no fear, because they’ve got those covered too! What more could you ask for?“

“Can’t wait to come back for a positive review after my first be bright pour-over as I think I had the best bean in North America and haven’t had a good quality of Geisha for long time.
I dropped by for a cold brew and grabbed a bag of “unique & surprising” to go and the barista shared a small cup of its cold brew for me to taste. I am glad i have tried because it was really surprised by its freshness and flavor and almost wanted to have another large cup of coffee if it’s not my first drink at that day of arrival after a 5 hr flight without a full meal😿
I followed the brew guide on the website but have cut half of the size and still get the same profile as I have had for cold brew.
I will definitely come back for other coffee drinks next time🙌
Nice staff with the chill atmosphere and a kids area provided which is rarely seen“

“amazing cool fun and exciting experience“

“Delicious food, friendly owners, and relaxed environment!“

“chill spot for friendly conversation.“

“Been coming here for freshly ground beans ever since i started developing a taste for coffee! Love their toddy blend for cold brew- and extra points for today bc they drew on my bag 🥹
All the workers here are super nice, but getting a cute bag of coffee today really made my day! I dont expect it every time but it was such a pleasant surprise“

“Dubb’s Organic Coffee Blends is a legit hidden gem in West Hollywood. I usually come in for their Americanos and banana muffin, but they recently started serving lunch and dinner on weekends and their jerk chicken dinner blew me away. Super tender, real smoky jerk flavor, and the mac, yams, and broccoli were all on point. If you’re looking for organic food or the best jerk chicken in West Hollywood, this spot is absolutely worth it.“

“This is my favorite go-to coffee shop. They have multiple single origin coffees that they rotate through. All of them taste really good. I love Ethiopia and Kenya. They also have Columbia, Laos that's really good. They've nailed coffee really well. I have had other coffee shops I've liked but when they rotate the coffee, some blends dont taste good. Marionette however is so damn good every single time. My go-to drink is iced oat milk latte.“

“Wonderful Café and food! Everything was delicious, beautiful presentation. Nice decor with 3 options for sitting... amongst large plants outside before you come in, inside where tables are cleaned and spaced well for privacy, and in a side courtyard.
Their roasted coffee was heaven (I even bought a bag to take home).
I wish we had such place in Las Vegas!
Hope to come back soon!“

“The coffee was incredible here and the staff were really friendly. I did wish that they had gluten free options but I understand that that isn’t always an option for cafes. Lovely outdoor area and it connects through an outdoor garden seating area to “pages” a bookstore.“

“Very good coffee and matcha.
Boonies einspeinner is my new favorite here. They use good beans and skilled in coffee. a fun signature selection menu. more basic / traditional coffee items such as latte are also very solid here. Good vibes and good study spot. Can get crowded sometimes.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great coffee spot near UCLA, In-N-Out and the chevron gas station. The barista was super friendly and kind. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming with lots of room to sit. There was also a couch to chill on while you wait. Music was a vibe. Matcha was on point and made just right. Highly recommend checking out this new spot in westwood. If you work or live nearby you have to stop by. Located on the corner of Gayley and Le Conte.“

“So good!! Never misses! Became my favorite spot“

“amazing cool fun and exciting experience“

“So good!! Never misses! Became my favorite spot“

“This is in the medical plaza. I parked by the food places. The guy is really nice and takes his time, so it's nice if your needing a break and not rushing. I got the rose latte, but it's more like the wine than the flower, but it was pleasant. My Danish was pretty big, sort of more of the German style Danish, but it was good and filling.“

“amazing cool fun and exciting experience“

“One of the best coffee shops I had been to while staying in California. Awesome baristas who are kind and friendly. The coffee is out of this world. It’s so good and every note is extracted perfectly. A recommended stop while you are in Culver City!“

“This should be your go-to spot for coffee beans if you care about quality and freshness! They have a broad range of origins and roasts to satisfy nearly anyone. I’m particularly fond of My Old Friend for perfect balance in a cappuccino or other espresso drinks. The roasts are consistent every time. You can see why they do so much wholesale with some of the best restaurants in town. Parking is a little challenging, but doable… or take the metro E line, it’s a very short walk from the LaBrea stop.“

“There are many sugary drink shops in El Segundo masquerading as coffee places. If you order a cup of black coffee at those places it will taste bitter and gross.

Bar Nine on the other hand has actually good coffee with good beans, plenty of free parking, and it's peaceful there.“

“One of the most light-filled coffee shops in the Valley with the happiest team of baristas I have ever encountered. The range of seating arrangements makes this my favorite place to get work done when I want to take a break from working from home. My go-to drinks are the hot chocolate and the red velvet lattes! 100/10, highly recommend 😊“

“The coffee experience!!!!“

“Ran in here during the LA Marathon and the staff were so nice to me. I was definitely struggling and when I went to buy a croissant they gave it to me for free.

I initially went in to use the bathroom which doesn't seem like a big deal but I'd been turned away a few times so thank you guys so much!

Also 10/10 croissant. Would definitely come back.“

“Nespresso is located inside Bloomingdale on the 3rd floor.
I have been coming here to purchase coffee pods for about 6 months now.
Whenever I am short on the pods, I come to this location.
The staff is great 👍
They always offer me a cup of coffee while waiting in line.
I love the location.
Century City Mall 💫💫💫💫💫“

“chill spot for friendly conversation.“

“An amazing delicious coffee for every morning to go or to stay.... friendly people ... great location. Can’t skip morning java if you are in Beverly Hills .... this is the place for your morning routine❣️“