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    Kafe K

    4.5 (369 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Single macchiato
    Jaime M.

    We tried out this spot while in the area and it was a good choice! The service was great and they were all really nice. We sat outside and it wasn't too noisy despite being next to the street. We tried their 2 egg breakfast, pepperoni pizza and both tasted great. Not too salty and well portioned. The coffee was my favorite part with a macchiato and latte setting us up for a productive day. We will definitely visit again if we're in the area!

    Victoria L.

    Ordered take out on the way to Day of the Dog event on Main Street Smoked salmon on a bagel with side salad was delicious! The dressing on the salad was tasty and sweet. Everything was delicious! Husband ordered the burrito Kurito. Loved the spicy kick to it! Service was excellent and pickup was quick! Would definitely return!

    Chai lattés with dark chocolate almonds. ^.^
    Jennifer G.

    We came across this cute spot that was exactly what we were looking for. The staff was very friendly, the service was great. We got our food at a pretty decent timing, made fresh to order. The only thing we wished they had was a restroom, but other than that the food was delicious. It felt so fulfilling and we felt good afterwards, the food isn't heavy at all and you can tell the owners were mindful with their menu. Overall we were very pleased being that it was our first time trying out this place. We ordered an egg white sandwich, which came with avocado and a side arugula salad. We also ordered a Burrito Kurito, the bacon and sauce it came with was so delicious, it had a little bit of a kick to it. We were also so lucky enough to receive complimentary dark chocolate almonds. (How did she know it was my fave?!)

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    Dan G.

    We had an amazing breakfast of The Kings brioche quiche and Poached eggs. The owner was super friendly and the food was fresh organic and very, very tasty.

    Lots of seating outdoors
    Tiffany K.

    Loved this gem of a casual sidewalk cafe with reasonable prices. I liked the planter boxes so much that I am going to replicate this look chez moi! Opted for the poached eggs ($17) that came with two eggs, cheese on bread, tomato, avocado, red onion, pesto sauce, and salad topping. The owner adds a personal touch and provided great service. I dig their brewed coffee too, you can tell it is quality!

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    alina

    The coffee tasted great and the set up was lovely. The chicken Panini and egg white sandwich were both a nine out of 10 and tasted delicious and light, not too greasy. The service was nice with a nice ambience.

    Cynthia H.

    Nice neighborhood cafe spot in Santa Monica and a short walk from the beach. Great meeting place for coffee or food with indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the Open Sandwich, which is fresh mozzerella, tomato, avocado and pesto on a baguette. Overall the sandwich was delicious and fresh. If only they had a cafe like this in DTLA.

    Margherita pizza, pretty good.
    Sanela S.

    Small café with a nice variety on the menu. The food was good and the service was great. The margherita pizza (7/10) was more like a regular cheese pizza; it didn't have the fresh mozzarella, just regular cheese on top. With that said, it was still a tasty pizza. The crust was SUPER thin, like a tortilla, but still managed to be nice and crispy. I highly recommend the fresh lemonade. 9/10 I used my Yelp check-in to get the lemonade instead of the beer/wine which they were offering, and they were happy to accommodate.

    Chris will make you the best matcha ever !! Had mine with almond milk. Delish. And a super cute space

    Chicken Panini  Avocado Toast Latte
    Cat C.

    Delicious healthy food and amazing service. The owners are kind and hardworking. My boyfriend and I stop by here every time we're in Santa Monica. Love the aesthetic and the music they play here.

    Janette W.

    We got off an early morning flight to LA and needed to find a spot to do work for a few hours. Kafe K is the perfect place to chill or knock out a few emails. They have a great coffee and drink selection so I was able to get all my beverages in. I had the omelette with bacon, feta and tomato and it was just the perfect breakfast. Props to the nice outdoor seating and even nicer staff.

    Hannah O.

    Wow, I'm so glad I discovered Kafe K! There are tons of gluten free options, but beware gf bread is in a shared toaster so if you're celiac like me, it's not recommended. The owner was so nice & accommodating and said he could still do something with bread for me but not toast it; it just wouldn't taste as good because it wouldn't be warm. I decided to go with an omelette, and I asked if he could sub the bread for fruit and he said no problem! I looked to the right and saw GLUTEN FREE MADELEINES. I've been gluten free for 11 years now and have never seen or had one...I almost teared up! It was very yummy and the omelette was yummy too. I sat on the patio which is so cute and I loved people watching on a nice sunny day. Great experience and I'll definitely be coming back!

    Chocolate cheesecake is divine!

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    Service and kindness goes a long way. Needs improvement. Employees act too busy to even look you in the face when they're speaking to you.

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    Delicious food, little cozy breakfast, lunch place. Family owned. This was my first time, I'll definitely be back.

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    Love the avocado toast, especially. Staff are really nice, too. Especially Nino, the owner

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    Kafe K, consistent great service. I've only gone in for breakfast & chai! So Good! Thank you for being apart of my morning routine!

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