Fabulous coffee, great vibes with a nice outdoor area. A nice neighborhood spot without too much crowding unlike many of the other areas around here. A great place to sit down and do some work in beautiful Santa Monica. read more

"And when love speaks, the voice of all the gods makes heaven drowsy with the harmony." That said let's begin thy lovely review. Love Coffee Bar is a small charming locally owned coffee shop in Ocean Park, Santa Monica. They primarily serve Counter Culture as their coffee roaster. And on their menu they have modest selection of coffee, tea and specialty drinks. Similarly, they have mugs, tote bags and merch for sale. This coffee shop has spacious interior layout and minimalist artful design. And have dog-friendly policy which was definitely a plus. In addition, they have free wifi and abundant of natural light which makes this shop a good spot to hangout. They have rear outdoor patio for customers that crave fresh air and sun. I perused their menu and ordered a hot Flat White and Iced Coffee. Both drinks were splendid! Smooth and rich in coffee bean aroma. Staff were affable and highly competent. Prices were slightly higher to similar drinks. Street parking only. Collectively, this is a good coffee shop. Overall, I highly recommend LCB if you're in the area. read more

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Service is wonderful; all the staff are incredibly friendly and happy to be there. I got a hot matcha latte and it was delicious. My partner got a flat white and loved it. We love good coffee (and matcha) so we were happy to find this lovely place! read more

My first time here and it wasn't great at all this coffee was just really bad and bitter it hurt my throat! Unfortunately I did get a ham and cheese and I did want it warmed up but the cashier person said he probably couldn't warm it up, even though I did see him just warm up a pastry for someone else right before me so I was just confused and service wasn't great. I leave this review so they can improve and maybe others can see this before they decide to buy I just didn't feel the love from this coffee bar read more

Love Coffee Bar - Mexican mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Overall decent coffee and tea. I like that there's plenty of seating and they're dog friendly

I think they have the best vanilla lattes but they also do all the other coffee drinks really well.

A coffee bar honoring California, love and coffee! Service by a friendly staff. I went with my usually flat white and it was tasty! Mech, small snacks like pasties, juices and yogurt parfait also available. Plenty of seats and patio in the back available. Street parking available on the street and neighborhood. read more

Love Coffee Bar - It does and we do! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I LOVE this coffee bar in Santa Monica and stumbled across it while enjoying a bagel on the same street. They have seating inside with limited table space; the tables are tiny, and some chairs have side tables for you to work at. They also have a bathroom inside of their customers. Beyond their counter, they have an outside patio with bigger tables for groups and conversations. We heard some interesting conversations, haha. This is where my girlfriend and I worked! They also have Wi-Fi that reaches out outside, which is convenient. As for their coffee, I got a Vanilla Oat Latte, and it was excellent and smooth! It was very good, and I would come back if I was ever in the area! read more

Cute little coffee shop with friendly employees. Walked in on a Saturday morning and ordered an iced coffee and hot chocolate for my daughter. Our order came out quick and off we went. The iced coffee was delicious and my daughter really enjoyed her hot chocolate. read more

I love the coffee here. The baristas are usually pretty friendly, and the wait is short. They even donated some cups and small paper supplies for my preschools pretend space, which was really kind. The kids enjoyed making "coffee"! read more

This is a cute one stop coffee shop. Great stop on a Sunday morning! The workers were attentive & gave fast service Now for the drink!: Master cleanse 8/10: great juice! Perfect tasting. Not too bitter & tangy, wish it was bigger! Decaf honey, lavender almond milk latte 7.5/10: Very coffee tasting coffee, strong & bitter. Not overly sweet. Good tasting coffee for a decaf Overall great place for a quick coffee & bite of a pastry read more

Love Coffee Bar - Master cleanse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Cute little coffee shop in Santa Monica. Love Coffee is brewed fresh, wonderfully flavored and delicious. I went with the popular Honey Lavender Latte ($6.50), which is made with Clover honey, Lavender, Espresso, and Milk. The honey and the lavender were very mild and amazingly cohesive - no need for anything additionally sweet to be added. The coffee itself was bold and delicious. Also lots of snacks and sandwiches offered. Plenty of indoor and covered outdoor patio seating out back. Staff were warm and friendly. Parking can be tight on Ocean Park Blvd., but you might get lucky on a side street, just watch out for the residential permit restrictions. Coffee Deserves Love and so do you. read more

Love Coffee Bar - Honey Lavender Latte with a side of Love. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Happen to be in the area and saw this coffee shop. Read the good reviews and decided to give them a try. Their iced Americano was one of the best I've ever had. The coffee was so smooth and I loved the taste. The staff member was also incredibly friendly. He told me exactly when the coffee would be ready and even interacted with a young kid nearby. So excited to have discovered this lovely gem of a coffee shop! read more

Super cute strip and coffee bar. They have a super interesting menu (not just the standard lattes). A great place to stop after you get your bagel fix across the street. They are also dog friendly and have indoor and outdoor seating (in the back). read more

We came for coffee yesterday and it was decent. Not sure it was at all worth the price tag, but I got my caffeine fix. Missing my percolator! read more

Overall good coffee and cute vibe. I didn't notice if they had wifi, but I didn't see any outlets. In general, the tables are small and round, so this place isn't ideal for getting work done. I would recommend this place if you're catching up 1:1 with someone or having a solo date since the seating is pretty limited inside. read more

Love Coffee Bar - Almond milk latte ($7) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Ambiance: small coffee shop near a busy street, ample street parking spots, indoor and outdoor seatings Service: a bit slow and it took a while to get the drink Drink: regular drinks and seasonal specials Pumpkin Pistachio Cappuccino - *** Espresso & House-made, spiced pumpkin-tahini sauce paired with nutty, velvety Tache Pistachio Milk. A warming, rich & satisfying treat just in time for the holiday season, bold pumpkin taste, barely tasted any pistachio flavor Mexican Mocha - **** Clove & cinnamon syrup, dark chocolate, cayenne pepper, espresso, and milk, recommend Price: small to medium portions, and it costs about $7~$8 per drink read more

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Mary's cubano (half expresso, half brown sugar) is a really good iced latte, not too sweet! Not biased because my name is Mary but I did order it because my name is Mary. Street parking only, lots of seats in and out. Very small tables though. Staff is pretty nice read more

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We ordered the honey lavender latte with oat milk, it was about $7. Good flavor but it tasted like milk tea from a boba shop. It was good but it wasn't what I expected. There is a lot of seating in the back patio and inside. read more

Love Coffee Bar - Honey lavender latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I like this little joint. Get yourself a nice latte and grab a spot outside in the back with a nice book or chill with your ear buds.

Great coffee spot with quite modern interior design. There is also really dog themed decor and books for purchase like dog astrology and dog greeting cards. Great to look at while waiting for your coffee and getting a puppy cuteness fix ! read more

Cute coffee shop, the staff is very nice and friendly. Espresso is fine- not bitter, but nothing special, didn't come with sparkling water. Croissant was chewy, they offer to warm up the baked goods which is nice, but would not order again. They have several small tables inside where most people were working on laptops, but only one laptop would fit on a table top, would not plan to come and work at a table with a friend. I didn't see any outlets by these tables. They do have WiFi. A few seats out back and two chairs in front of the shop. read more

Love Coffee Bar - Espresso and croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I love love!! I came here on a Saturday morning/afternoon to study and it did not disappointment. I was worried there weren't enough tables but I was able to snag one and by 11am all the tables were open. The tables inside are small and can only fit one laptop but they also have big tables outside in the back. The music isnt too loud and the people inside are also not loud so it's good for studying. Only downside is there seemed to only be one outlet spot inside. It was busy with a steady influx of people from 10-12 but most were just ordering to go. Which came with the perk of seeing all the dogs they brought to the store. I ordered a vanilla latte and it was creamy and really good. The service was nice and my drink came out quickly. Would definitely come back to study or just sit and dog watch! read more

Love Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Great little coffee shop, just down the street from Layla's Bagels. I had their Mexican Mocha, which was excellent. It was pretty early in the morning so did not have to wait too long. Cute place so if you can grab one of the tables inside, nice vibe to relax and enjoy your beverage of choice. Stopped at Layla's first so made it a twofer. Best of both worlds!! read more

Wanted to try this place since driving past and very happy I did. My fiance and I came here with our dog. The place was quiet so we were served immediately. The coffee is good quality. This place is worth trying! read more

So cute! Was in the area on Thanksgiving and they were open (huge shoutout to the baristas slangin coffee on holidays and every day) The shop is very unassuming from the street but is cute with an array of different seating options inside and the cutest patio out back! The barista was kind and knowledgeable and we had the honey lavender oat milk latte and a vanilla oatmilk latte. Both were steamed to perfect with the perfectly balanced sweet and smoothness of flavor. Sometimes lavender is overwhelming but this one was delicious. Not sure how great they are for studying but will be back! Parked on the street right in front and it was easy on thanksgiving not too sure how it is every day read more

Mexican mocha hit! Staff were super sweet, flavors were on point and it wasn't super busy the morning I went. What a great way to start the week! read more

One of the best as far as espresso drink quality. Expensive as expected for quality and location. I'm just floored they would charge so much for delivery for a less than 5 minute drive away. $6 drink + $4.60 delivery fee + $3 "service charge" + $1 tip I'm not paying $14.60 for a small latte. I expected a delivery fee but that's absurd. read more

Nice and quiet neighborhood coffee place right in front of my gym, so I stopped to get a cup of coffee. Paid $3.25 for a small black coffee. The place seems very clean and the two employees there were both wearing their masks. You can come inside and order your drink, but you cannot sit inside. There is an outdoor seating area both in the front and the back of the shop. Street parking is available (and free). read more

Love Coffee Bar - Loved the California shaped coffee table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Dear Yelp Community, Visited for the first time during March. Wonderful! Loved my drink, the design, and other items for purchase (like coffee books)...plus the California theme. Recommended. Well wishes. Sincerely, Anna read more

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I've been coming here for 2 years now so this review is long over due! The staff here is incredible, they are always friendly & ready to give suggestions if you're indecisive like me :) the cafe is so chic & modern. This is another place you can definitely come grab a coffee & sit inside or on their back patio to read a book or get some work done. They have really yummy sandwiches, my personal favorite is the ham & cheese on baguette! My favorite drink here is the Green Day (minty matcha drink) & classic Vanilla latte. Plus - they're super dog friendly so bring your furry one along! read more

Love Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I got a large honey lavender latte hot with oat milk cost 9$. Alternative milks they had were Pat, almond, and pistachio. So it's a bit pricey if you want alternative milk or one of the specials as a large. However, the coffee is good, smooth, and this latte specifically is well balanced not too sweet. The guy at the register was not very friendly, and wasn't helpful with the customer before me, but maybe it was just one of those mornings. Overall chill spot with a decent vibe. Outdoor seating is nice, a good amount of indoor seating but not necessarily most comfortable if your trying to post up for a little while. I came to try the honey lavender because my usual spot was closed. The coffee is good but not sure if it's worth returning compared to my other spots. read more

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Best coffee in town. Cozy now that door shuts properly. Staff is warm and welcoming. Pastries will be my downfall read more

I tried this adorable dog-friendly shop for the first time the other day and ordered the Green Day and a blueberry poppy seed muffin. My drink was delicious and can I say that this unassuming pastry was the BEST MUFFIN I have had in YEARS. Everyone there is incredibly friendly and they even give out treats to their four-legged patrons. I adore this place! read more

Love Coffee Bar - Cute to-go cup! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

8$ for a regular large latte????? I'm all about paying more for quality but that's insane. I did a double take and asked if maybe they thought I asked for an extra shot or nut milk but that's the price. If you add custom milk and an extra shot, you are now looking at 10+$. Sorry. Never going back. _______ deserves love should be ______ deserves a 3$ rebate !!!! read more

Coffee is damn delicious! First customers today when it opened. I got a pourover which is a pure way to test if a place's coffee is good. No hiding behind oat milk or anything else. Pure coffee. It. Was. Delicious. My girls got Mexican hot chocolates (Mexican mocha without the espresso) and we're raving about it. (Hard bar to pass with teens.) Guy helping us was super friendly and helpful. (Nice attitude to start the day.) Pastries were also delicious (apple rosemary pastry and cinnamon pastry) but tasted like it was made the morning the day before. (Would love to have it just baked right out of the oven but I understand that Love isn't a bakery!) Overall, excellent place. Now I know why there's always a line... read more

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I got a matcha latte with oat milk and through it was okay. The matcha was clumpy and the oat milk definitely powered through. I would give this shop a shot again but maybe only try their coffee. Super cute interior and nice staff. read more

Visited this coffee shop on a Saturday morning because I'm always a fan of a good floral latte. I ordered the rosemary latte and I really enjoyed the strong floral flavor. It was slightly too sweet for my taste, but very yummy otherwise. My partner ordered an iced macchiato which was also nice and strong. The main issue I had with this shop was that barista was pretty rude to us. I wouldn't consider myself a coffee expert or anything, but we were well aware of what a macchiato is. But when we ordered it, the barista interrupted to make sure we knew that the macchiato we were ordering was NOT like the one from Starbucks. And he said it in a pretty mean and judgmental way that made me feel unwelcome. It was a real shame because the coffee at this place is actually very good, and I would have wanted to come back, but I won't be since I didn't appreciate the way we were treated. read more

Cute little place that serves coffee that is different and delicious. Street parking, but luckily the street is not that crowded, and we were able to find parking pretty easily. It's a very small place that has maybe about 3-4 tables inside (one is a large-ish communal table) and some outside (4 small tables). The servers are friendly enough, but I didn't find them too helpful. The lady that was working on Saturday morning was really sweet though, and she made our experience a lot better. We ordered the honey lavender latte (how can you see that on the menu and not order it?) and the Cubano's. They were both delicious. Even a coffee illiterate like me could appreciate that the coffee was high quality and not just an average cup of joe. I preferred the richer taste of Cubano's, but the honey lavender latte was delicious too. They also have some food on the menu, but we didn't try any of it. The place is very dog friendly, which I love! I don't mean you can just take your dog to the outside seating in the back, you can bring your dog inside and stay inside if you like. They had dog water bowls and they told me they have dog treats if we wanted them. Nice! I kinda wished the coffee presentation was a little nicer, I felt like the honey lavender could be prettied up with a little lavender on the side or something, the latte art could have been a little more defined, and the decor could be a little cozier (especially the outside area). But overall, a very pleasant experience and I enjoyed it a lot. I'll be thinking of this place next time I have a mediocre coffee elsewhere. Coffee alone is worth a visit! read more

Love Coffee Bar - Honey lavender latte and Cubano's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I ordered an iced oat milk latte ($6.25 after tip) and this was the best I've had (so far) on the west side! The espresso was strong, there was not too much milk, and the best part - the drink did not become too watery after the first few sips. The menu is hung on the corner of the wall to the left of the cashier (short people like me, you kinda gotta crane your neck). I went on a Saturday afternoon. There were two people in from of me and I was in the store for less than five minutes, so they're super quick! They also sell other small stuff like books, cards, dog stuff, and crystals. There is plenty of street-parking available too. read more