Mysa

We stopped by Amai Coffee and really liked it!…read more Food: I ordered the cream cheese croissant, hojicha latte, and a regular latte. Everything was really good! The cream cheese croissant was my favorite, it was warm, flaky, and had a good amount of cream cheese. The hojicha latte was really good too and had a nice flavor. The regular latte was also good and tasted fresh. The staff was really nice and friendly, and we didn't have to wait long for our drinks and food. The cafe was also clean and had a cute, cozy vibe. It's a nice little spot to grab coffee and relax. Overall, I really enjoyed it and keep coming back!

I come to Amai frequently because it's one of the few coffee shops in the area that opens at a…read morereasonable hour for people who work early. The drinks are consistently good, which I really appreciate. That said, the hours have been a little iffy lately. There have been several instances where I've shown up around 7:15-7:20 AM only to find the chairs still up on the tables and the lights off, so I'm assuming someone didn't show up on time. The most recent instance was this Wednesday (9/2/26), when I arrived around 7:20 AM and the shop was still closed. It was a bummer, especially since this isn't the first time it's happened. I tried my luck again yesterday (9/3) and today (9/4) around the same time, and luckily the shop was open. Shoutout to the girls who were working yesterday and this morning for showing up on time and making some fire drinks! . I hope the opening hours become more reliable, especially for the early workers.

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Matcha einspanner ($7), turon banana ($7), matcha cookie

Goodboybob Coffee Roasters

4.2(446 reviews)

1.2 mi

Wonderful place! I really enjoyed the coffee and the vibe here. Definitely recommend.read more

Such a classic!!…read more There is a parking lot that i think is valet only, lots of street parking, I walked here so I wouldn't be able to give you the best idea but there was lots of spots and lots of seating both inside and outside! Inside is very well decorated with all different kinds of seating, perfect for catching up with friends or working! Service was so quick and so kind. They kept the busy line moving quick and I got my drink less than 5 mins after ordering! BBL latte is the perfect latte. This is the latte I envision when I am just looking for a good classic latte. Absolutely delicious. Will def be returning.

Guava matcha

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Beautiful carrot cake !!!

La La Land

4.2(900 reviews)

1.1 mi

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My guy Dylan brighten up by doing such a kind gesture and gave me a cookie on the house! Little did…read morehe know that small gesture brightened my day the most. My strawberry dragon fruit cooler was the right amount of sweetness and so refreshing. Would show you my order but it was too good i finished it before i finished typing this.

I've been dying to come here and now I can't wait to come back!!!…read more This place has been on my to go places for Santa Monica! We never go since the walk is so far from Oceana hotel but this time we had scooters! The menu had so much yummy choices and it was so hard to pick one!! I did end up getting the strawberry cloud matcha which was perfect!! Not so sweet but you can't still taste the strawberry! My husband got the world's best vanilla latte. I had to have him try it since he's a "vanilla latte connoisseur". He said it was one of the best! I also tried all the pastries. Olive cake and chocolate banana bread were fiireeeeeee! Loved how moist banana bread was! The olive cake was also still really good the next day after you warmed it up. Both were not overly sweet which I love! The cookie was okay. We didn't like the salt on top of it. It was kind of weird too that the staff if I wanted salt in my matcha. Not sure if that's a thing??? Ambiance is casual. Love the spacious seating indoor and outdoor. There's also a pick up window! I can't wait to come back again and try another drink!!

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Kavahana

kavahana: won a giveaway a long time ago and finally got to try it. they actually recently opened a…read morelocation in hollywood but we were by santa monica this day so went to the og location. first time trying kava nectar and it was such a unique experience. we got the mango lassi w 2 shots of the kava nector and mango matcha w 2 shots as well. the kava nectar doesnt rlly effect the taste of the drink but u can def feel it. my tongue got alittle tingling after a few sips and i felt the relaxing affect a few mins in. felt like being tipsy without any of the bad alcoholic effects. but my friend didnt rlly feel it so everyones tolerance is different‍ also fun fact: kava nectar has a reverse tolerance effect so the next time you drink it the less you need to frel the same effect. overall p cool experience! highly recommend trying kava nectar atleast once!

Kavahana is a coffee/tea shop on Pico blvd/4th street in Santa Monica. It's an Island inspire…read morelounge serving up kava nectar drinks for smiles, relaxation & socializing, inspired by the Pacific Islands and Hawaii. I like their bar setup atmosphere with plenty of natural light. I came mid afternoon to try some of their refreshing cold coffee drinks. I got a Cold Brew. And it was refreshing and thirst quencher especially on a very warm day. Some drinks are overly priced. Interior decor was very aesthetic, spacious and imbues an Hawaiian vibe. Their male staff was attentive and professional. Street parking only. Overall, it was an interesting coffee shop that I have been to; I had a good experience and cold coffee drink.

Coconut cups with coconut water

Strawberry matcha, mango lassi nectar, paradise nectar, o.g. kava nectar, soupless island ramen, bread pudding, and li hing olives

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The Santa Monica Songwriter's Open Mic every Tuesday in the Kavahana Santa Monica patio

Rabano

4.8(182 reviews)

1.0 mi

Family-owned & operated

Established in 2024

Mahi mahi fish taco. So very good. With pico de gallo. Perfectly tasty…read more Great environment Highly recommend this restaurant food dishes really good

Robano is the kind of neighborhood café I wish I had within walking distance. I stopped in while I…read morewas in the Ocean Park area and immediately understood why locals seem to treat it like a regular spot. I ordered the salmon plate and an iced matcha latte, and both were fresh, satisfying, and exactly what I was in the mood for. The service was genuinely friendly and welcoming, adding to the relaxed neighborhood feel. The patio is the real draw. It's a great place to post up with a laptop for a few hours, whether you're answering emails or pretending to be productive while people-watching on Main Street. If I lived in the neighborhood, I could easily see myself coming here all the time. Between the good food, friendly staff, and comfortable outdoor seating, it's the kind of place that quietly becomes part of your weekly routine.

I mean look at this ambiance!

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Peruvian Saltado

Tartine

4.1(888 reviews)

1.1 mi

The pastries are decent. Very very cute interior seating…read morewith garden seatings. Cute ambience. Coffee is mediocre.

The building looks like a remodelled church - designed to elevate audio. This works for choral…read moremusic, not dining ambiance. looks fantastic though. My biggest gripe however is split between the waiting time and, to the disappointment of my high expectations, the food. I don't mind waiting for good food, but when I see the entire queue behind me served before me, and I get served burnt quiche (black), then I mind. If the establishment wished pictures of the said burnt quiche - they are available upon request. on a positive note - the salad dressing was lovely.

Inside, to-go boxes, cups and water station

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Peach hand pie and morning bun

Paderia Bakehouse

4.5(348 reviews)

1.9 mi

This is one of my professors' favorite places to get Portuguese egg tarts, so obviously my friends…read moreand I needed to check it out. I can see why he loves it -- the egg tarts are very custardy and rich, with a lightly eggy flavor but the sweetness from heavy cream in each bite contrasting to the flaky crust. We also got the red velvet cheesecake, which was pretty standard. The strawberry and cream cookie was massive and I loved the strawberry flavor! It was a little too sweet for me but for the average American palette is probably perfect. There's a parking lot but pretty limited seating (that gets a lot of sun), so plan on taking it to go unless you want to casually borrow a table next door...

I was in Santa Monica and craving some cookies. I saw these recommended on Instagram for their…read morechunky cookies. While the physical location is small, there's outdoor seating to enjoy our sweets and goodies right away. We ordered the peanut butter chocolate, chocolate chip, chocolate chunk sea salt and walnuts, and cookies and cream. We also ordered the pistachio latte and matcha cream top. My favorite cookie was the peanut butter chocolate followed by the chocolate chip walnut with sea salt. My mom's favorite was the chocolate walnut sea salt. The pistachio latte was yummy with real pistachio pieces sprinkled on top

Strawberry shortcake cookie (limited time only) and egg tart

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Two cookies boxed up!

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

4.5(2.9k reviews)

0.4 mi

One of my favorite go-to spots for donuts in LA! I particularly enjoy their cake donuts which…read moreconsistently have good flavor and textures. I got my free birthday donut here (sign-up and add your birthday in the app) and I got the Celebration Cake donut. The donut was sweet with a crispy glazed exterior and a soft and fluffy interior. It was also still slightly warm which I liked since it gave me the impression that this was freshly made. It did get a bit too sweet for me towards finishing the donut, so eating half at a time is honestly good enough. This is more of a grab-n-go type of spot, but I think they have some outdoor seating in front of the store. There's also parking which Sidecar can validate. I would highly recommend this chain and it's one of my spots I take visitors to. Also, if you download the app you can get a free drink and donut for your first time :)

Sidecar is supposed to be very special donuts and they do have a unique selection of donuts, but…read moreit not for me. I found their donuts to be stale and no fancy type is going to correct that. The place is super cute and very clean. The staff is fine, nothing to write home about. They really don't see too interested in the customers. But they are okay. Parking is pretty easy. What they do make well is coffee. I love dark black coffee and they have that and more and it is very good. Their prices are high-- I think too high. They do have a decent selection on hand. I would go there for coffee, but I won't bother with their donuts anymore. I really hope they work on making sure all donuts are fresh. Their cornbread is good. I have a friend who wanted to try them so we went back and I still found them stale tasting, but great coffee.

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Primo Passo Coffee

3.8(501 reviews)

0.9 mi

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I absolutely love this place. I've been coming here for 5 years. The house vanilla latte is…read moreincredible, it never misses, it's the best vanilla latte in LA. The service is always fast and quick. The employees are always polite and attentive. This coffee shop has such a cute community and people always talk to each other. The ambience is so cute and cozy. They used to always play the song "Closing Time" when they start to close up the shop, it's such a cute feature that I always looked forward to but apparently they stopped it because of the owner :( please bring it back!!!

Vibe is industrial and modern with cool light fixtures and high ceilings. The place is always…read morepacked with people grabbing coffee and going, ans also sitting and relaxing its a Montana staple! Lattes are delicious, the best in Montana hands down! Delicious and consistent coffee every time, they never miss. Excellent service all of the baristas are welcoming and have great recommendations. This is my fav coffee spot on the westside.

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Holy Grounds at St. Monica

4.5(77 reviews)

0.6 mi

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5-star for convenience, good hours, location, service, availability of products, but a 4-star for…read morethe coffee. It's not phenomenal, but nor is a church the typical place to have high quality coffee. I enjoyed the atmosphere, the ability to study and take my time. It's a place of comfort to stay indoors or sit on the outdoor patio. I really enjoyed it here. Pick up a book or some gift item while visiting.

Everything is delicious especially almond croissants tamales everything! The people are really nice…read moretoo

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Andrea B.

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4 days ago

Absolutely loved Mysa! The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared, and the atmosphere is such a great addition to Santa Monica. Everything we ordered was flavorful and thoughtfully done. The service was also warm, attentive, and welcoming without feeling overbearing. Such a lovely spot for dinner--already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. Highly recommend! read more

Rocio P.

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6 months ago

The quality of the food is amazing ! The chicken was still juicy and moist , the filet minon was superb and cooked to perfection. The portions were very big . Loved the free cucumber lemon water very refreshing . read more

Jeremy S.

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1 month ago

Great food and great service! For me as an Egyptian it's hard finding good quality Mediterranean food. I truly enjoy the quality and freshness of every meal. Must try!!! read more

Mysa - mediterranean - Updated September 2026

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