Amazing gelato! Great customer service! Nice place to sit and relax while enjoying treats!

What a delightful surprise! Truly authentic Italian pastries and cookies right on Venice boardwalk Such a large selection which includes a variety of cookies, biscotti, pasties, cannolis and donuts The man there was just so helpful and kind too Cute little place read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Mixture of desserts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great food and service This place is pretty clean and we come here pretty often to enjoy a quick bite with my kids.. The menu offers many many items so it's pretty cheap nice and inexpensive read more

Popped in here for a coffee and croissant yesterday as it was around the corner from my hotel. My latte was amazing - strong and tasty. Store was clean & spacious; server was very helpful as I couldn't decide what to order. Croissant was fresh but the real treat was the Bombolone (an Italian donut) - which tasted like heaven! The location is right on the strand overlooking the beach in Venice. I'm headed there again today :) read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Enjoying the food back at my hotel! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I went here for the first time and I wasn't sure what to pick so I asked for a recdomendstion. The woman who works there proceeded to make me a fresh meal and it was wonderful. She was very friendly and helpful for a first time visitor. read more

I came for a pet and coffee event and I'm glad I did. The woman was super friendly and happy to see my fur babies. I got a new concoction that they came up with, which was a cherry and vanilla latte which was very refreshing. It was really nice to find a new place right on the Strand. read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Winter deals are still out in May - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered ahead of time on the toast app for a pick up this morning at 8:45. Only to arrive and it was closed , phone unanswered. An hour later my order is marked as complete , I make my way back around to the store and they are STILL closed. Didn't cancel my order , or call me back . Yet marked my order complete while still being closed. read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Several vegan options -- from non-dairy milks to the flatbread to vegan croissant options it was a delight to try this cafe overlooking Venice beach. Service was great too, with very good indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Italian bakery and gelateria along the Venice Boardwalk. Just perfect. Nice to be able to walk from the Erwin Hotel to this little gem to pick up a delicious taste of Italy. The caprese focaccia was made to order. Filled with Roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, pesto and a balsamic glaze, it was perfect for a light lunch. So tasty! Didn't try their pastries but they looked good. Had a sample of the tiramisu gelato. Tasted just like tiramisu. Amazing! Nice place to stop for a gelato or an Italian bakery treat. Grazie Mille!! read more

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We stopped by on a Sunday evening and found only one employee working. He seemed a bit overwhelmed managing customers and letting walk-ins know the café was closed, though he remained friendly throughout. We ordered gelato--strawberry for me and pistachio for my boyfriend. The strawberry was just okay, but the pistachio lacked flavor and was pretty bland. Unfortunately, we wouldn't return when we're in town. read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Strawberry and Pistachio Gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The customer service is excellent! They are so nice and helpful. The gelato is excellent, so that helps! I will come here again, and highly recommend! read more

A really delicious Italian café right Venice Beach right across from the ocean. As someone whose family is southern Italian, I really appreciate these flavors and honestly thought they were fantastic. We were walking the beach and decided to stop in once we saw it on our walk. Inside is quite large and very bright, but this is more of about to go type of place versus a stop and sit. Service was really friendly and everything that we ordered was made very quickly. I decided to try a Bombolone because I have been a big fan since I was a little kid and thought it was terrific, which is basically an Italian donut. It was made fresh and had great flavors. I also tried one of their cold brews with cold foam on top and thought it was a bit bitter, but still good. I would definitely recommend this place and plan to stop in again because I live fairly close by. read more

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Expensive lattes, but my first pistachio latte was yummy! It was sweet and made with almond milk. These two drinks were $20.26. read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Pistachio Iced Latte & Pistachio (hot) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been here many times and always leave happy. I've tried a variety of pinsas, and they're consistently delicious, served with thin, crisp crusts and a great selection of toppings. On my most recent visit, I had the burrata salami, and my husband ordered the pistachio mortadella both were absolutely amazing. The burrata was rich and creamy, and the nuttiness of the pistachios added a perfect balance. I'd never had a pinsa with pistachios before, but it worked beautifully. I've also tried their sandwiches, and they've all been excellent. The restaurant has a relaxed vibe and is located right on the Venice Boardwalk, making it easy to walk around after eating. You order at the counter and there's outdoor seating where you can sit back and enjoy some great people-watching. The restaurant staff is always pleasant. read more

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We felt so welcome at this cafe! The latte art class was awesome, and I highly recommend. Now I want to come back again!! Thanks again!

This is my second review for this place. I promise, I won't do a third and I'm not grtting paid...lol. So, during my self-care walk with Wallace. We stopped by for a cold drink and a cornetto for me and a puppy cup for Wallace. This time, Buster and Erica were working. I told Buster I needed something cold and he recommended a drink he just created that morning with Erica, a cinnamon toast crunch latte. I have never eaten Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, but this latte was so good! I expected something really sweet, which I didn't want and don't like. Instead it was a perfect blend of cinnamon, vanilla, and almond milk. The cinnamon wasn't too much, it didn't overtake the drink and came onto my tongue as an aftertaste which enhanced the vanilla and almond flavor. Since it doesn't have a lot of sugar and only a little in the almond milk, I told Buster he should recommend this as a drink for pre-diabetic and diabetic people who want something nice, but can't drink the overly sweet lattes. It came to mind cuz my doc told me to watch my numbers, so now I have a nice new latte to order when I come in, though I would be hesitant to order it if Buster wasn't making it. I mean, he is the originator :). Thanks Erica and Buster, Wallace and I appreciate the great drink, food, and awesome personalities with amazing customer service. Also, loved the music, it's always so clean and pleasant inside. read more

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Stopped by Castanea Sicilian Cafe at their Venice location and the setting alone is hard to beat. It's literally right on the boardwalk, making it an easy spot to grab a bite while spending the day by the beach. What impressed me most was the quality of the ingredients. You can tell right away that everything is made with care. My favorite item was easily the Prosciutto Crudo, Fig Jam & Burrata. The combination of prosciutto, melon, burrata, and fig jam came together really well and was the standout of the meal for me. We also tried the Salame & Hot Honey Cornetto Sandwich and Margherita Roman Pizza, both of which were really enjoyable. The Classico Cannolo was another highlight and a must-order if you have a sweet tooth. My daughter loved the gelato, and my wife was a big fan of the Matcha Strawberry Sorbet Latte. Overall, a great spot for a casual meal in Venice with quality ingredients, good food, and an unbeatable location right by the beach. read more

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The prosciutto sandwich was epic I highly recommend adding the sun-dried tomatoes. Service is excellent, very clean and tasty! Thanks Julian! read more

Miss Alex was working by herself and was friendly, cool and on top of that she made the best Caprese sandwich and matcha latte!!!! Because of her and the atmosphere I had such a good experience. 100% recommend and I hope Alex is there! read more

LOVE this cute coffee shop. It is right on the boardwalk so super convenient for a nice walk with a coffee. I had never been here before so I was pleasantly surprised. The staff are all super nice and helpful when it comes to ordering and what you would like best. I will definitely be back. read more

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Castanea Sicilian Café is easily one of my new favorite spots. The owner, Nando, is an excellent guy--super friendly, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what he does. Their coffee is 100% Arabica, and you can taste the quality in every sip. I also love that a lot of what they use is organic. The pistachio cream is next-level--rich, delicious, and full of flavor. The café itself is a perfect place to relax, enjoy your coffee, or even get some work done. I personally came for their coffee class, and it was incredible--fun, interactive, and very informative. Nando walks you through how to make coffee from start to finish: pulling espresso shots, steaming and foaming milk, making lattes, and even proper cleaning techniques. As a coffee connoisseur, I loved every second of it. The best part? At the end of the class, you get to pick something off the menu and make it yourself--a unique touch that makes the whole experience even better. It's a great way to bring the coffee community together, and I'd recommend it to anyone, whether you're a casual coffee drinker or an enthusiast like me. Top tier. Highly recommend. read more

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Quick. Simple. Refreshing. First we can start with the view! Who wouldn't want to sit and watch the sunset with a delicious coffee?? Secondly I was scared to get a pistachio latte but wow it was nothing short of amazing! They use sauces not syrup. I prefer sauces as they really elevates a flavored coffee! read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Pistachio Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was okay, the service was mid. There was a fly landing on the pastries in the display case and I was served a pastry from the display case. I let the lady know and she said the fly didn't land on my specific bread lol. I wish she would have offered to give me something that was not on display. read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Mortadella focaccia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super cute vibes inside! Very friendly wait staff and a nice sweet treat near the Venice area! Had an Americano! It was excellent! read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got treated to wonderful service and a great cup of coffee on Venice beach. This is a place where the price matches the quality of the product and the service. I highly recommend it for anyone in the mood for a coffee and some simple sandwiches and pastries. read more

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This was good! There was creamy gelato, fluffy pastries, and friendly service. The cafe was clean and family friendly.....which one can't say for most of Venice Beach. The person running the counter was friendly and kindly answered all our questions on the flavors of gelato. Our group thought it was overpriced though. read more

My wife and I came here because we'd seen this business at the Venice Sign Holiday Lighting in December and we had the best hot chocolate we'd had in a long time from them (it was Sicilian hot chocolate - yum). We came back last weekend and tried the food. We had a pinsa, which seemed like a type of Sicilian pizza, and a panini-pressed ham sandwich. Both were excellent, the service was great (it's an order at the counter kind of place), and we loved the outdoor seating they had, which let us eat al fresco and enjoy the beautiful day. We got to sit and enjoy the day a little longer with their fantastic pistachio cannoli, which was my favorite I've had since I was in Italy. We will be back very soon. read more

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Took the Espresso class and highly recommend it! It was very informative, fun, and engaging. Julian did a fantastic job, he answered all our questions and guided us through the entire process, from the history of coffee to hands-on espresso making and proper machine cleaning. Cute coffee shop with all the Italian goodies. read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great calm stop along the chaotic boardwalk amazing simple food and lattes definitely try the sorbet nothing is bad on this menu I definitely recommend we try to pop in once a month we love this place so much read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Find a spot inside or outside to people watch never a dull moment on the boardwalk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We perused the menu out front. Decided to step in and check out their food. We ordered three small risotto balls, stuffed with meats, cheese, vegetables. We tried one of each with marinara sauce on the side. Completely delicious. Then we ordered a pastry with a little powdered sugar and chocolate sprinkles on top with Nutella inside. It was unbelievably good. I also ordered a double espresso. Service was very friendly and prompt. Place is very clean inside and sells a few Italian products. This place took over the old Ben and Jerry's ice cream on the boardwalk. Anything in Venice near or on the boardwalk tends to be a little pricey. I'm assuming because of the rent and the pay for the employees. But I would definitely go back here. read more

Wow. I've been sleeping on this place. It's a bit on the further side of Venice from where I live, but I wanted to try something different and this came up. I had the fried rice balls (I forget what they were called), but they were DELICIOUS. I also had the pistachio latte and it was so pretty and good. My dog got a pup cup. The service was amazing and the ambiance inside and out is nice. Absolutely don't sleep on this place! I will be back! Price is average Venice coffee pricing! read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ok never did I expect to come across this gem of a place on the Venice strand. The pastries were mind blowing, fresh and beautifully delivered. Simple clean and won't last. Order the Bombolone and Margarita pizza! Coffee is made with love here read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Two people who found their spot! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great service and pizza. My focaccia was just a little soggy. But with that being said, I would still come back.

First time trying this location since I live in the Bay... this was recommended by my sister since she said they really really liked it. I actually thought I wasn't going to like it since I was really hungry and I thought I wouldn't be satisfied, but I actually ended up enjoying it a lot. Their lattes are perfect for my taste & their arancino ragu really filled me up. It's so flavorful & really brings Italy to Venice. The ambiance inside is nice & clean. For sure underrated & I'd totally be back here next time I come around Venice! read more

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A wonderful Italian cafe located on the Venice Beach boardwalk. I just had some lunch elsewhere and was looking for something sweet. And there it was right in front of me. As I walked in, it seemed like this was a new establishment with a limited menu. I immediately noticed gelato and pastries. Yum. I was drawn to the pastries and decided to sample a plain Cornetto and Sfogliatella. Both were very freshly made ... and delicious. Exactly what I was looking for! read more

I thought it'd be a gimmick because it's right on the boardwalk but I got a focaccia and it's delicious. Seriously quality ingredients- arguably very authentic to Sicily read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm so happy to live near Castanea Sicilian Cafe! Their arancini, pinsa, and panini are all absolutely delicious. The service is always friendly, and the vibe is fantastic--warm and inviting, with sunny yellow decor that perfectly complements its beachside location. Highly recommend stopping by for a taste of Sicily by the sea! I'll try to stop by for espresso in the AM next time. read more

The vanilla donut was delicious and the barista was on point! Good little coffee shop on the beach read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best cafe in Venice! Authentic Italian drinks + food that makes me feel like I never left Italy. We've gotten to know the owners + employees and they are always so welcoming. Great oceanfront location to watch the water while enjoying coffee + delicious pastries. read more

Castanea Sicilian Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A perfect place. I'm a big coffee person and this place not only makes great coffee but amazing pastries and food. I highly recommend. 10/10 read more

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