Love the vibes, food is yummy, and drinks are great! Fav spot before I head down to the beach :)

UPDATE: I WAS WRONG. THE FLAT WHITE IS NOT GREAT. IT IS AVERAGE NOW. Also... I stopped coming here a lot just because the friendliness feels like a big hit or miss. Not sure what it is or if its me personally for whatever reason, but, despite being super friendly 100% of the time, the owner just acts kind of rude and unfriendly to me for literally no reason at all. I promise I don't smell bad and I brush my teeth before I come. I smell really good. I promise! I think the owner is probably on some hipster nonsense bs energy. Cool man...yeah man... It's a shame because its literally the owner who is the rude one in my experience, not any of his staff. His staff never gives me any of his same stinky vibes. P.U. dude... Sorry, but I don't need to feel tension or your bad energy when I'm paying you like $7 for a flat white that takes you 30 seconds to make for me. Sorry to be such a big bother for asking about some of your food items to see if they are vegan so I could possibly pay you more money to buy a food product from you. SORRY FOR TRYING TO SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS BY GIVING YOU BUSINESS WITH MY MONEY!!! SORRY!!! Okay?!! :( When you started rolling your eyes or exhaling that passive aggressive breath out because I was such a bother to you, it was in that moment, yesterday morning, that I left Gitana knowing that I wouldn't come back. From now on, I'll go buy the $7 flat white at Caffe Luxxe in MB located the exact same distance from my place. They do not have delicious food like you do, but they also don't have any of your attitude. Positive attitude to your friendly customers is WAY MORE IMPORTANT than sticking to your pretentiousness and icky, terrible vibes. Sorry if you woke up on the wrong side of the bed and decided to be Oscar the Grouch to me while I was Elmo. Elmo sad now. Elmo REAL SAD. :( :( :( Caffe Luxxe it is because, even though I kind of like your café better, I like being treated with respect WAY MORE than I will ever like your coffee. It is what it is... read more

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The good: I really enjoyed the interior decor and atmosphere. They had a loft area that was cute and fit for 2 people. We tried a prosciutto and jam sandwich, Colombian arepas, ube latte, mazapan latte, and a lavender citrus donut. They had outdoor seating as well. The arepas was my favorite thing we ordered. It was simple, sweet and unique. The service was quick and succinct. I enjoyed all of the live plants inside and the tropical, indie and cozy feel of the cafe. They're across from the beach so it's a great location to grab coffee before walking to the beach. The bad: There's only enough seating inside for 2. The jam in the sandwich made it too sweet for me. The interesting: Their menu offers tons of interesting and multicultural inspired menu options. They had Mexican, El Salvadorian, Colombian and Filipino menu options. read more

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Love this place! Reliable WiFi, delicious coffee (Spanish latte), pup friendly, and sweet customer service. read more

Gitana Cafe - Love this vibe! Reliable WiFi, pup friendly, delicious coffee, and sweet customer service. - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I went last Friday and ordered a dirty horchata latte! Super yummy. The service was fast and everyone was friendly. A good place to stop on your walk on the strand. I also to a gluten free banana chocolate chip loaf and it was sooooooo good. read more

A very cute little small café. We came here by a 40 minute drive (each way) and it was well worth it. We drive far for good coffee The place is small, but it feels very eclectic with a touch of artistic style, mosaic tables with petite multilevel seating. There is street parking. There are not a lot of people behind the counter, so it does take a little bit of time to get your order, on a busy day. But everybody waiting outside is very friendly and enjoying their day. So, it seems to attract and give off a good vibe. We saw people riding bikes, walking dogs, and we saw families going for walks. It seems like a very nice community and very peaceful. It's a short walk to the ocean, which I will definitely walk to next time. We ordered a classic Café mocha, a chilled Matcha strawberry, and a bottle of Mexican Coke. read more

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Enjoyed the artistic vibes and mazapán latte by the beach. I tried the tomato pastry and it was ok but didn't taste very fresh, I'll try another baked good next time to see if it's any better. read more

Gitana Cafe - Patio and café exterior - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

They have a great menu with lots of options, outside seating and exceptional service! Their customer service really shines, I had gotten a drink I ended up not liking and after letting them know they exchanged it for the vanilla rose latte instead, with no problem, and it was amazing!! I definitely recommend this place always. read more

Gitana Cafe - Chocolate croissant & vanilla rose latte - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Food / coffee/ service all amazing ! The staff is really on point and kind. I ordered the stropwafel latte and a chocolate chip croissant. I didn't wait more than 5 minutes for my order and they were busy ! Definitely going back till I try everything on thier menu lol The ambiance is amazing..Like yove taken a trip to an international destination. Love it ! Great job with this café! read more

Gitana Cafe - Inside - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Tucked just a few blocks from the sand, Gitana Cafe is a charming, locally owned Colombian coffee shop that delivers on warmth, flavor, and authenticity. The space is cozy with a rustic, welcoming vibe. Inside, you'll find Colombian art adorning the walls, and the outside patio offers a breezy, laid-back spot to sip your drink and people-watch. There's also a small upstairs area if you're looking to escape the coastal chill. I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on a flaky biscuit and a Spanish latte--and both exceeded expectations. The sandwich was buttery and satisfying without being too heavy, and the latte had beautiful milk art with hints of cinnamon and brown sugar that gave it a warm, comforting profile. Prices are a bit steep--$18 for the combo--but you're supporting a local spot with heart and real character. The staff were friendly, and everything felt intentional and thoughtfully put together. Highly recommend if you're in Hermosa Beach and want something more meaningful than your standard chain café. read more

Gitana Cafe - Entrance - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Cute Vibes, But Some Things to Note Gitana's Cafe definitely gives off a strong Hispanic cultural vibe with its decor--it's colorful, warm, and feels like a little slice of something special tucked into the area. The café itself is small (which is pretty common for the area), with the inside just for ordering. All the seating is outdoors, split between a first and second floor. There are about six tables total, and I appreciated the mix of table styles--it gave the space a cozy, laid-back feel. They have a nice selection of pastries, and we ordered the peanut butter latte and the matcha with lavender syrup. The matcha was surprisingly rich, which I liked, though I wish I had asked for more lavender syrup--it was a bit faint. The peanut butter latte didn't really taste like peanut butter except for some bits at the bottom, so that one was a little underwhelming. Prices were on the higher side for what you get, and with limited seating (all outdoors) and no bathroom available, it's not the most convenient spot if you're hoping to stay a while. Overall, 3 out of 5 stars - the vibes and decor are definitely a win, but the drinks and setup left a little to be desired. read more

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Cute little cafe with a massive menu and a lot of unique drinks - debated on what to get but ended up ordering the stroopwaffel latte which was pretty good! Also ordered the matcha tonic which was refreshing, but not enough matcha for my taste. Very cute, earthy, and colorful inside, but there isn't interior seating. There are a couple tables outside. read more

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Gitana has a cool name and really nice looking building and location. My burrito and empanada were somewhat underwhelming. Service was also too blase and the guy working should try being more upbeat and communicative. The premises is also very small with only a few tables. It's not actually on the beach but the next street away. Another issue, not the restaurants fault, is alot of people were speeding through a rather dangerous intersection and not stopping at the stop sign. There were a lot of families with kids and I felt bad for them and myself as bicyclists and pedestrians being targets for all the bad drivers. Watch the driving folks. read more

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Burritos are only available on the weekends! My brother and I were looking forward to trying the breakfast burrito but we went during the week and were told they weren't available even though it wasn't indicated anywhere. The prosciutto panini was really tasty at first but the fig jam became too sweet towards the end. My brother really enjoyed his chicken panini. The dirty horchata was tasty and strong. The location is easy to miss but it's cute and whimsy. The prices were reasonable. read more

Gitana Cafe - Prosciutto Panini - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Not sure how long the Iced Mango Matcha will be a special here but I definitely recommend. It's the perfect amount of sweet and earthy with the matcha and mango. I also recommend getting it with coconut milk to enhance the mango. read more

Gitana Cafe - Iced mango matcha with coconut milk - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I really enjoyed my coffee here the dirty horchata Ice coffee is to die for! The cashier was very friendly as well he seems like he enjoys working there which is great cause now in days ppl just work to work but show no interests in their jobs. Loved it will be back again :) read more

Gitana Cafe - The dirty horchata latte and the gansito ice coffee - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

The ice coffee was great the cheese danish not my cup of tea.i like the tradition type. The real issue is there is very little seating which most is uncomfortable so if you are senior like myself this iz not the place for you. Lastly, I know it's not a fault of the cafe but the flies outside are so annoying it's just not worth it read more

Super friendly staff and amazing food! You can never go wrong with their dirty chai and bacon breakfast burrito. Super cool ambience and in a great location by the beach. Perfect for morning coffee and stroll on the strand. read more

Gitana Cafe - Bacon Breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

A go-to spot when in Hermosa. Inviting atmosphere and outdoor seating area to enjoy the coastal breeze. I got a Spanish latte with almond milk, and my friend got a hot chai tea latte with a croissant. Love that the coffee is brought to you outside, great baristas! read more

Gitana Cafe - Top: Chai Tea Latte + croissant Bottom: Spanish Latte w/ almond milk - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Hey, this message is for the owner there I really feel bad because I've been going there for almost a year and I've been seeing some changes some people come and go some bartenders come and go and honestly it seems like it's getting worse and worse so I will no longer go there anymore. My business is no longer Part of Gitana Café. I will leave a picture of my drink looks I order a cappuccino with almond and honestly, it's got like tapwater taste, and this weird foamy look at the top. You be the judge of this. read more

Gitana Cafe - This photo is the example of that foamy. We're looking thing. I don't know if that has to do with having an aftertaste of tapwater. - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I have been searching for the best HORCHATA latte in the South Bay and I found it here!!! It is sweet, creamy, cinnamony deliciousness. (I understand that their horchata is made in-house.) All of their pastries have also been amazing. And the two guys who have been there when I go are so sweet and friendly, which is the icing on the cake. read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in all of Manhattan beach & hermosa beach. The service is so friendly they're amazing. The drinks are always perfectly delicious, never incorrect, and always consistently aesthetically pretty. I love gitana cafe so much. The plants and decor are also gorgeous. Their matcha lattes are my favorite. Mango matcha, strawberry matcha, blueberry matcha... all amazing! read more

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A must try! Delicious coffee! Not a lot of seating available but definitely worth it!

Something happened to this spot and it isn't good anymore. So bummed about my last experience. The croissant tasted like a 5 day old expired Costco crossaint that was so dry and awful. read more

This is one of my top 3 places to go for coffee in hermosa beach. The place is super cute and has a cute vibe to it. What's better that sipping some coffee or matcha literally crossing the street from the beach. Service is amazing, I like getting their ube coffee. It's my go to. The matcha is also really good. 10/10 read more

Obsessed with this cafe. I had the horchata coffee one day and the dirty chai the next. My boyfriend got an amazing black sesame latte. Its a tiny store with a little seating outside but its soo cute with an amazing menu and great drinks. Can't stop raving about it. Parking may be tough unfortunately. read more

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My go to place in hermosa beach for coffee and a pastry so friendly and you can practice your Spanish if you want. Live the beach feel, it's a block from the sand and all the locals come here. read more

Gitana Cafe - Tables and their cool mugs - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Nice little coffee shop that has a boho, artistic atmosphere. They have lots of unique drinks on the menu. The golden chai latte was really good. I wanted something warm and cozy and that drink was perfect. Cashier was welcoming and friendly. read more

Really good watermelon matcha and breakfast foods. Cool people working there. Love the art.

Food: I wanted something yummy. I got the Prosciutto sandwich with vanilla latte. Great combo. I enjoyed it very much. Service: I love the small touch for them to deliver the food. Not a big place but I appreciate that. Ambiance. There location is just a few minutes walking distance to the beach. A very quaint location. Super vibey even on a cloudy day. I do like this spot a lot when there's places to sit. And there wasn't much to sit if this place gets busy. Parking : paid street parking. read more

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one of my go-to places whenever i visit the beach! it's a cute little cafe on the corner, i always stop by before i take a walk. i've always been a fan of their dirty taro and their dirty horchata! however i decided to try their matcha and honestly i wish i ordered my regular i was so upset. the matcha tasted bad like if it was already watered down despite taking the first sip as soon as i got it. decided to stop by the next day to get my regular dirty taro and safe to say i was satisfied! i'm not a huge fan of espresso but honestly, it's the perfect balance with the taro. i will always be coming back despite having one bad drink. staff are always kind and whenever there is a line they're so fast. read more

Gitana Cafe - iced matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Been wanting to try this coffee shop for awhile! I wanted to walk Manhattan beach and iI so happened to park right across the stress from Gitana and I decided to come in! I ordered the dirty horchata and a ham and Swiss croissant. I asked for the croissant to be heated up and it was delicious!! So flakey and crispy on the outside! It had the perfect amount of cheese and ham to croissant. The dirty horchata is probably one of the best I've ever had. Maybe slightly a little too sweet but still very good! Knocking one star off because the pastry display had a fly and some fruit flies in there. Didn't see them until I had already ordered. read more

Gitana Cafe - Ham and Swiss croissant - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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When it comes to breakfast Sammy's, I like to think of myself as a bit of an expert. I'm 35 and I've probably had at least 3 breakfast sandwiches a week since I was like 10 sooo if you do the math that's about 4,000 breakfast sandwiches I've eaten in my life. Walking into Gitana you immediately get engulfed by the chill Latin vibe and the amazing coffee smells, but what I didn't immediately pick up was the sense that I was about to have one of the best Biscuit Breakfast sandwiches of my life(and I grew up in the South, not the Bay, like Florida). This sandwich which looks pretty standard in size is dense, filling, and Flavor PACKED. The bacon is thick cut and next level delicious. I like to save this sandwich as my Friday morning "you made it thru the week" treat but man I could eat this thing everyday. P.S. the coffee is killer too and we enjoyed it up in their loft area. See photo. read more

Gitana Cafe - Loft above coffee shop - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Quick service and delicious coffee. I love riding my scooter over and grabbing some coffee to sit out on the beach with. read more

Gitana Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Such a cool place! It's a small caffe with super sweet staff, and quick service. The strawberry matcha was stellar. They have a very unique menu and I can't wait to try their different drinks read more

Gitana Cafe - Strawberry Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I ordered a spinach and egg sandwich for lunch today and it was not even thoroughly heated. They charged $11+ tax for a frozen sandwich that was not even properly unfrozen. Outside seating area had a lot of flies flying around. Total waste of money and unpleasant experience of visiting the cafe. read more

Gitana Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Perfect for a beach chill drink. Kicking back in the sand with some iced horchata?!? That's a effin DREAM. They really brought their A game with these beauties. Also opted for that delicious chai latte on ice. Just real deal coffee that actually hits not just overhypes. read more

Gitana Cafe - Nice little setup - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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I first got the strawberry matcha latte and it was underwhelming. The matcha quality was mediocre and you could barely taste the strawberry. I then asked for a sugar free hazelnut caramel latte with one shot espresso and omg by far the worst latte I've had in my life-completely watered down with such strong coffee taste despite asking for one shot and the coffee tasted expired/poor quality and the sugar free syrups taste soo artificial. Definitely one of the worst cafes I've been to for lattes/matcha. To top it off it was $7.50!! Cheap quality and high quantity. Dissapointed. read more

Gitana Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

10/10 the employees were very sweet even on a busy Sunday, one of the them recommended an herb croissant which was very good and the drinks were very good as week the espresso in my Spanish latte wasn't intense it was perfect. Definitely coming back! read more

Gitana Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

So we stopped here based solely on Yelp. Sometimes that's misleading. This time, not at all! We tried the Iced Chai Latte, Taro Milk Tea and the Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie to drink, then had the Grilled Cheese, Spinach Artichoke Danish and a Croissant to eat. Everything was fresh and tasty, The standout was, unexpectedly, the Taro Milk Tea. The staff was friendly and helpful, place was clean and cute. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more