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    Primo Passo Coffee

    3.8 (495 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    PRIMO PASSO COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    House Made Vanilla Latte
    Celine K.

    i loved the housemade vanilla in their vanilla latte, i just wish the milk was slightly less. i think next time i'd get an extra shot, the drink came with 2

    Matcha Latte

    Just went for a matcha latte that disappointed me, it was very sweet and milky. I feel like the amount of matcha in there was very lite and I did ask for a pinch of sweetener only... I don't think this is worth $8.25 Otherwise I really like ambiance of the spot, the atmosphere is calm and I like their small outdoor area to enjoy your drink too.

    House Made Vanilla Latte, Soy Latte with Cinnamon, Mint Matcha
    Katherine D.

    Service was nice. Very spacious and nice seating! Lot of natural seating. Our drinks came out pretty fast. Everything tasted so yummy!! I wasn't super impressed very impressed by the house made vanilla latte! With oat milk it was absolutely creamy!! Very yummy local cafe!

    Cappuccino!!! Delish!

    Been a while... this is my day time routine place to sip my coffee. This coffee shop has very friendly baristas and local connected spot. However coffee taste is amazingly savory and pure. One of the best in the region honestly, I've seen some bad reviews for the shop, I couldn't stand those under rated review! Always calm and ocean breeze in the patio, you can not miss this place if you are visiting Sawtelle or Santa Monica or Brentwood area, I've tried almost all the coffee shops around here, trust me best coffee ever after Document coffee in K town!!! If you wanna sip a coffee over ocean breeze and sunshine and great people, come to this coffee shop , you would fall in love with

    Mint Matcha Latte & Iced Cappuccino
    Terry C.

    Primo Passo is a small neighborhood coffeehouse in the city's northern edge on the westernmost end of the upscale Montana Ave. This coffeehouse has a minimalistic ambiance with very limited indoor seating or study areas. There is a very small and limited outdoor seating area with a sidewalk that is used as their terrace. The service was mediocre, the coffee/matcha was quickly prepared but we found lacking. The baristas need to pay more attention to the quantity and quality of their creations as our Iced Cappuccino was lacking in quantity; the hot Mint Matcha could have more flavor as the taste was too mild, lacking the earthy flavor characteristic of a properly brewed matcha drink. There are better coffee shops in this general area.

    Welcome to PRIMO PASSO COFFEE CO.
    Carl N.

    Every morning sip is unforgettable. Without further ado let's begin this awesome review. ;D Primo Passo Coffee Co. is a nice corner coffee shop in Montana Avenue, at 7th Street Santa Monica. Their business hours are Mon-Sun: 6:30am-6pm; it's perfect for early riser folks like myself. In addition to coffee, PPCC offer teas and pastries, mugs, coffee bags, merch, making it a popular spot for locals and visitors to enjoy a relaxing day. Its interior decor has a minimalist style with plenty of natural light from their large glass windows. Similarly, their front out door patio has good street view. I came here on a late afternoon Monday and was greeted by a male staff. I quickly perused their menu and ordered a Nitro Cold Brew. I liked it. Staff were nice and competent. Service was exceptional. Overall, PPC is a nice local coffee shop that opens early morning and offers good coffee products. I highly recommend you visit.

    Cindy M.

    I was gifted an LA Coffee Passport and this place was once of the place listed. Checked it out and it was all right. The scene's a bit pretentious but that's nothing to scoff at. There's seating inside and plenty more outside, and lots of natural light which I appreciate. The service was fine, barista was friendly enough (it was busy), the other baristas were interacting with the guests. I got a hazelnut latte which could've used an extra shot of espresso and easy on the steamed milk. My husband got himself a cold brew which he thought tasted a bit too acidic. All in all, the place is okay. I don't see myself coming here again, but if you're in Santa Monica, give it a go.

    Mint matcha
    Jezebel M.

    every drink i've gotten has been delicious and high quality! amazing espresso quality. i especially like the mint matcha and mint mocha-- the mint tastes refreshing and natural rather than too synthetic. baristas are always quick and friendly :)

    Ginger I.

    I got to try Primo Passo on the way home one day this summer. It was moderately busy, clearly a local favorite. The interior is beautiful. I really enjoyed talking to the barista that helped me, she was so kind! I tried an iced hazelnut latte, which is usually a go-to for me. Apparently they use real hazelnut here, but maybe I'm too used to the artificial stuff because it wasn't my favorite. I would come back to this shop another time to try something else (:

    Pris V.

    best coffee i've had in a while! I ordered the shakerato and it was a wonderful balance between the espresso, milk and dark chocolate. Normally I don't love chocolate in a latte but it compliments the espresso so well. I would come back if I am ever in the area!

    Latte
    Nikita K.

    Best coffee in Santa Monica! We come here every weekend and always order coffee. The latte is amazing, the chai latte is just as good, and the masala tea is fantastic! The staff at the counter take your order quickly, and your drink is usually ready within five minutes. We always sit outside there's such a great weekend vibe every time we're here.

    Rachel M.

    Such a different coffee experience! They use raw sugar to sweeten. So the coffee isn't heavy loaded, even the chocolate is more natural. I got the mocha type coffee and it was exotic, strong but not overpowering. Even the chocolate covered cashews I had were similar. The place itself is very cool. Easy to get to. Service was pretty fast despite being busy. It's a quality place.

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    Great service, lovely vibe. Baristas are so friendly, patient, and helpful. Multiple vegan options for both non-dairy milk and baked goods.

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    Ask the Community - Primo Passo Coffee

    Do they make decaf specialty drinks?

    Yes. We offer organic Swiss Water Processed decaf options for all of our espresso based drinks. In addition, we offer a decaf pour over.

    Is there non-dairy milk house made or is it all boxed?

    Our non-dairy milks are all organic and sourced from Oatley and Califia Farms.

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    The food is good but the parking is a nightmare. There is a…read moreparking lot adjacent that is advertised as $1 for the first 45 min with validation. But: They have a crazy attendant that spies where you are walking and decides how much you pay based on his opinion vs your receipt from the store and validation stamps. When I came back he said I owed him $15. I showed him my receipt but he claimed he watched me walk away and so validation doesn't count anymore. I refused to pay for his demand and he told me I am banned from the parking lot. He is on crack. Shame because tartine will lose clients because of this dudes behavior. I used to go several times each week but I can't deal with this guy making up rules depending on whether he likes you or not.

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    This was my second time visiting Buena Vida, and it won't be my last! Walking into the back patio…read morefeels like stepping into a secret garden - quaint, peaceful, and utterly charming. The cottagecore lover in me was screaming internally at the perfectly cozy and beautiful ambiance. My friend and I met up for afternoon tea over the weekend and had made a reservation in advance, so we were promptly greeted and seated. Parking in the area isn't too bad; there is metered parking on Montana, but I've been lucky with finding residential street parking both times. My friend and I weren't super hungry, so we split an afternoon tea set, which ended up being the perfect amount of food. The set came with 3 sandwiches, 1 empanada, 1 scone with clotted cream and jam, and 3 sweet treats, as well as a tea blend of our choice. Our waitress recommended the Persian blend and noted that it was the most popular option. I was a little hesitant at first since I don't like ginger, but she reassured me that the ginger wasn't too prominent and that the flavors were well balanced. We ended up going with her suggestion, and she was right: it was deliciously earthy with a hint of spice. All 3 sandwiches were delicious, but my favorite savory pastry was hands down the empanada. The minced chicken filling was both tender and well-seasoned, which perfectly blended with the buttery and flaky crust. I liked that they provided chimichurri on the side for dipping! I enjoyed all of the sweet pastries as well and was particularly impressed with how rich and fudgy the brownie was. We devoured just about every last crumb of the set! Throughout the afternoon, our server stopped by routinely to check in and refill our teapot, and I appreciated her warm demeanor. At around $60, the price is a tad bit steep (especially since people usually order 1 set per person), but I don't think it's unreasonable for the experience and the area. I'm glad we were able to split a set, and my friend and I both had a lovely afternoon here. Until next time!

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    Strawberry matcha, mango lassi nectar, paradise nectar, o.g. kava nectar, soupless island ramen, bread pudding, and li hing olives
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    4.3
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    2.2 mi
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    The interior
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    The egg Sammy
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