very busy on weekend mornings but so worth the wait! the penguin special (maple latte, cold foam, black sea salt) was amazing. staff let me know you can watch them roast the beans on site during the weekdays, and the interior has a nice rustic feel. even as someone not well versed with coffee quality, you can really taste it here. they supply beans to cafes locally so look out for those (: read more

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Great cafe for studying and industrial decor/ambiance. Parking is a gamble but super easy in the morning - they have 3 spots in the lot and it's on a long/wide street. Breakfast Sandwiches are delicious - highly recommend the Sausage Sunrise Sandwich :) Drinks are also good. My cousin likes the matcha but I'm more of a fan of their coffee. Lattes and such tend lean more sweet but that's what you're looking for when you get those drinks anyways lol. Staff is also very friendly and attentive. Great place overall to meet with friends, study, etc! read more

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We popped in here randomly and worked while we waited to pick up relatives at the airport (only 10 mins away). There was a working station with outlets, so plugging our laptops were no issues. Wifi included. Vibes were laid back and ambiance was cool industrial. I usually cant read in public bc of noise but it was quiet enough for me to do so ( even though there was music playing). There are comfy couches which made reading even more cozy! We enjoyed some great coffee and yummy pastries! read more

Stopped by Saturday afternoon. I'd skip going thru their little one way parking lot and find somewhere on the street. There were a lot of spots when I was there! read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - Espresso Dul Sal - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

I'm surprised it took me this long to get to Smoky Hollow Roasters in El Segundo. Great little spot in El Segundo off ES Blvd and Sierra. I'm always looking for great cafes and new places to do some WFH other at "home" :) The vibes of this place is awesome. I wish I took some photos but the place was pretty full for 15 minutes to closing on a Sunday. Lots of comfy seating, tables and chairs. There is even a few tables outside in the parking lot. They serve all the espresso drinks and more. There is also a small pastries case, but I recommend you grab those at the beginning of the day. I purchased the 2nd to the last croissant and I knew it wasn't going to be as fresh as it could be. The barista who took my order was friendly. It was his 2nd day working at SH, but he knew what he was doing! I had a regualr hot latte with regular milk. When walking out the door after couple of sips, this tasted awesome! I went back in and asked the barista if he knew the beans they used today, but he didn't know.We both looked at the selection of beans left on the shelf and I went with the Papua New Guinea single origin beans as I'm also a home barista and love trying out new beans! I would give SH a 5 star rating, but they have a parking issue in front. They only have 2 spots available. You then have to locate parking on Sierra. Even on a late Sunda afternoon, the street was kinda full. If you work or live nearby and haven't come here, you need to do so - now! :) read more

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I came here for the first time on a Saturday morning with an old friend who is a coffee aficionado and knows very well good coffee. I don't want to act clueless but I am honestly just a typical matcha girly and I was just there to catch up with my old friend who I had not seen in years. I l loved the vibe of the place it seems it was a great fit for all group sizes. Such as those who want to work or are on solo dates, couple and or groups. In addition to my delicious ice matcha I also had a steak sandwich which was ok a little stale. read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

Met up with a friend and we sat outside because there was no indoor seating left. Looks like a hip industrial looking place and popular for those who work locally. I ordered and loved my matcha drink. Service was nice too. We sat outside under an umbrella which was fine as it was a nice, warm day. Initially, I couldn't see the place, so I drove around and finally spotted it. It's tucked away a bit and parking is scarce. Note there's some uphill residential parking if you don't mind walking downhill or uphill for that matter. read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - Matcha so refreshing - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

The inside is absolutely adorable. Lots of tables, and a perfect place to meet a friend or work from home. There isn't much parking though, only one parking spot and one ADA spot, but there's street parking up the hill/short walk away. The coffee was decent, and the food was your typical bakery items. I don't think they make them in house. We got a caramel latte, a croissant, and a cold brew. It's worth the stop in for the ambiance if you have never been, but the coffee/pastry was just ok! read more

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This hidden gem serves my favorite coffee of all time! I get the Randy's special (oat milk brown sugar latte) or Sarah's special (vanilla cinnamon oatmilk latte). Randy's special is best iced and Sarah's special is best when hot. While they are known for their coffee, they have matcha and teas. They are speedy, especially in early afternoon (when they are less busy). The staff are always so kind and welcoming. This hole in the wall spot has a rustic vibe, chill music, and some comfy couches to lounge in while drinking your coffee. read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters hits the sweet spot between friendly café and welcoming community hub. Great for catching up over coffee, diving into conversation, or chilling with a board game. They offer a broad menu, fresh-roasted beans, and speedy service--all in a fun, relaxed setting perfect for a pit stop before the beach. If you're in the neighborhood or passing through El Segundo, it's definitely worth a stop. read more

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Really cool ambiance! Loved the open space and the smell of coffee beans getting roasted! The service was super friendly and nice. I got the spanish latte (half sweet) and it was disappointing. I get my lattes half sweet because I want to taste the bold flavor of Espresso. But after taking a sip of my latte, I realized that it tastes watered down coffee. They have private parking but if you have a been car/truck, I suggest parking on the street. I am glad that I checked off a bookmark, but I will not be going back anytime soon! read more

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Great coffee shop tucked away in an industrial area. It can get a little full but it's a good place to get some work done over the weekend. One of the few places that offers large cold brews (usually places only offer a 16oz option) which I appreciate because I drink a lot of coffee I didnt get to review the shop on my first visit but during that visit I was able to see the guy roasting the beans on the machine they have inside the shop, packaging up the beans, and placing them on the shelves which was pretty cool read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

Dropped in here for some coffee after a workout with friends at nearby at Rising Waves gym. Great spot with a cool vibe. I could see myself hanging out here longer if I wasn't so sweaty. Wanted to try the whiskey cold brew but they had run out. So I opted for the maple syrup latte and it was delicious. The staff was really friendly and worked fast considering we were a fairly large group ordering. I'm not a local but I will definitely come back next time I'm in the area. And I definitely want to try that old fashioned coffee. read more

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I got their Matcha Pistachio croissant warmed up and it was delectable!! I also asked for a cup of hot water and the barista asked if I wanted a lemon in it :) There's only TWO parking spots in their lot in front but a lot of street parking that should be easy to find. One of the two parking spots is marked as compact. There were a lot of people in the coffee shop around noon on a weekday! Just a few tables, but more lounge chairs. There was some outdoor seating but the umbrellas weren't covering the tables. Would definitely recommend the matcha!!! read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - Matcha pistachio croissant - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

We try to find new places for coffee and we've walked by this place numerous times but never went in. So we gave it a go, I have to say we were disappointed with the service. The young lady was unaware of her menu choices when we asked questions and the snobbery that came with it was uncalled for. The drip house roast tastes burnt and was over priced for what we received. read more

A cute shop with great baristas! It is hard to find parking so be aware you may have to walk a bit to find parking. I had their seasonal drink: pumpkin matcha latte and it was DELICIOUS. Such a great blend that really encompasses the flavors of fall. It is a chilled drink but I recommend getting it before they change it! read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - Pumpkin matcha latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

Service was great with drinks being available quickly. The ambiance is very nice and casual. My 4-star rating is just because our "Maple Syrup" coffee really didn't taste anything like maple syrup at all. The coffee flavor was good and there was a nice sweetness. If you are looking for a "real" coffee, this seems like a good place. We were excited to taste maple syrup and disappointed while drinking it. Strongly recommend parking on the street outside the shop, the parking lot inside has only a few spots and is very hard to get in/out. read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - Maple Syrup Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

Stopped into Smoky Hollow Roasters a couple of times while dog sitting in the area for my daughter and son-in-law. What a great little place. I'd been before and really love the coffee. I'm a "coffee black" kinda girl and loved their Americano. Their pastries are also delicious. Service was quick and no-no sense. Looks like a nice place to gather. Limited parking (2 spots close in their lot), but street parking is available too. Recommend highly. read more

This a great coffee house off the beaten path that roasts their own coffee - and it is fantastic! They are in a creative / industrial warehouse area and you could easily miss it if you aren't looking for it. Inside it is very spacious, comfortable and you can usually find seating in comfy chairs, sofas, or tables. read more

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Visiting Smoky Hollow has been self-debate on my head given the polarized reviews I read about the place. Hard to find parking, unpleasant service, so-so taste, name it. But in contrary, some people highly recommended it and spoke great stuffs about it. Proving it myself, the dedicated parking spots were indeed limited, but plenty of street parking available and only required very short walk. The space was pretty huge and uniquely designed in vintage vibes with a clear emphasis on it being a coffee roaster. Plenty of desks were provided, making it very accommodative as a working space. The place was quite busy throughout the day, but I witnessed myself that the baristas were pretty swift in getting all the orders ready, shooing away all the negative critics. They offered light bites for the drink companion, for which my pick was Matcha Pistachio croissant. Despite being quite disappointed that it didn't have any filling while I was expecting pistachio paste, it surprisingly tasted pretty decent with flaky and buttery pastry base. The matcha icing on top added extra pleasure to enjoy surely. I went for their fall special, Maple Latte, which came with Pure Maple syrup. If you're in the boat who preferred your cup of joe to come in gigantic size, you would love that they had 20oz size available. It was surely great coffee with strong aroma and flavor, but I would prefer the maple syrup to be toned down a bit as it's tad too sweet. I could see myself coming back given the convenience and good quality coffee; probably next trying something more basic instead of syrupy ones. read more

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Extremely loved the set up and vibe of this coffee shop. Great customer service, lots of selection on coffees , the banana nut loaf was yummy. Hung out here for a while, great music. Great place to chill and do homework and play some board games with friends. Will be back! read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

My only complaint about this place is the parking situation. There's only two parking spots specifically for this place in their already small parking lot and street parking is a bit of a challenge. We parked on the other side of the block and just walked and explored a bit. Walking in felt like we walked into someone's garage since there were bags of coffee and boxes almost everywhere. Lots of old furniture and appliances, but it gave a little homey feel. They've got all the usual drinks on their menu and had tons of pastries out on display. What stood out to me was one of their summer drinks - banana cream cold brew. I ordered that and it was nice that it actually had puree'd bananas in it. I was expecting it to be sweeter, but it was still a good drink overall. My girlfriend made the mistake of ordering an iced green tea latte with oat milk, when she meant a matcha latte. We were a bit confused when the barista asked us what tea she wanted and she warned us it would take a bit to steep. The barista ended up picking some pomegranate green tea for her latte, which she didn't enjoy, but it reminded me of skittles when I tried it. We also ordered pull apart monkey bread, but I was kinda bummed when they didn't offer to warm it up. I know there's another location that offers more food options, so I would definitely try that one out and hopefully parking is a little better. read more

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They have good coffee but if you want to study there, beware. I have tried to go three times and each time the wifi didn't work.

Came here to work on a Friday morning and there was ample amounts of seating. Parking is street parking, a bit limited. The barista was super friendly and nice, she explained to me about the Espresso Dul'Sal being more of a dessert drink. Very glad I got half sweet but definitely a heavier type of drink. Nitro is pretty standard, the croissants are flaky and delicious! Overall a great place to visit and great work environment read more

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so hipster, so fun! the coffee was delicious - with lots of signature drinks & plenty of seating to read, work or catch up with friends. they even had some gf pastry bites that were pretty good! cute seating area outside too! read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

This is likely my favorite coffeehouse of the past several years in the Westside & South Bay area, especially based on the criteria of good coffee and good place to work on my laptop. Though there are usually many customers, there has always been room to find. I am mainly a hot black coffee guy (with the extremely rare choice of hot tea, a cortado, or maybe a latte) and it is always a good drink. The baristas and coffee roasters are good. Even after moving out of El Segundo, I would rather take that 25 minute-drive to Smoky Hollows than stop at the several other coffeehouses I pass on my way. Those just do not hold up. Overall, a top notch place. read more

Stopped in real quick on the way to a meeting. Got the Vern and the Randy special both with almond milk cold. Randy was just ok. The Vern from the description should have been sweet? It was sour and... bubbly? Tasted like cider. I think either it was somehow totally wrong or whatever they gave us was spoiled but it was awful. Couldn't go back since we had somewhere to be until well after they were closed. read more

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a great place to go and get some work done, whether that be for school, work, or personal reasons. they have so many tables and chairs in the cafe it's insane! there's also a lot of outlets that are attached to cords from the ceiling that you can pull towards you wherever you're sitting! for my drink, I got the maple turmeric latte with coconut milk. I thought it was good, but it definitely could've used more turmeric in it, kind of like how their sister store store Blue Buttery does with their turmeric latte. but it was still refreshing!! employees are nice, there's a super small parking lot with like 4 spaces so you're better off just finding street parking which is easy, and there's a restroom in the cafe too. read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - iced maple turmeric latte with coconut milk - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

Love the matcha here!!! And really nice people and love the old school couches and nice vibe!

I happened to be in the area a few weeks ago and popped in for some caffeine. Smoky Hollow has an incredible list of drink options and I decided on their Lavender Matcha - it was spellbindingly good! Service was kind and efficient. Decor was warm and industrial - perfect for a meetup or studying. Can't wait to be back! read more

Such a cute coffee shop! It's a great place to study or come to get some work done. There's plenty of seating inside. The parking lot is pretty small but there's street parking nearby. I opted for the iced matcha latte with vanilla cold foam. It was the perfect amount of sweetness which I appreciate! The workers were nice and helpful. The drinks take a minute to come out especially on busier days. Overall, such a cool find and I'd come back if I'm in the area! read more

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This coffee shop is such a great spot. It's a roastery on the inside with a cool industrial vibe that fits the area perfectly. The coffee is excellent, rich, and always tastes fresh. It's in a more industrial part of town, but that adds to the charm. It does get pretty busy at times, but there's usually enough seating to find a spot. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area. read more

Love supporting this coffee shop! Their beans are amazing, and their Sarah Special is to die for! read more

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First time at Smoky Hollow Roasters! I got the iced matcha latte with cold foam. The latte comes with almond milk and cinnamon. The drink had the perfect amount of sweetness and the foam was absolutely perfect. It was just SO good. It reminded me a bit of horchata. Will DEFINITELY be coming back for the matcha! There were some tables / chairs inside and it seems like a good place to do work. read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

I've been wanting to try this place for a while & finally made it here! Tip: No cash accepted! We ordered the matcha latte w/ vanilla cold foam & a vanilla raspberry latte. Their sizes are pretty generous, we got a medium but I think their small would have been good enough! The matcha latte was pretty good, not the best quality matcha I've had. The cold foam was really sweet. Their vanilla raspberry latte was SO good. Not too sweet & the raspberry was perfectly subtle. I would definitely get this drink next time with the foam on top for extra sweetness. Their coffee tastes high quality. The inside was a little dim & there are a few tables, chairs, & couches inside. In my opinion, it doesn't seem like a great place to study as there aren't a lot of tables to place laptops or work on. The space inside seemed like they just opened too because there were a lot of boxes around. I will definitely be back! One of the best quality coffee shops I've been to in the area. read more

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A very cozy little place. Delicious coffee, friendly staff, and good vibes. What else is there to ask for on a cool, rainy day. :) read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - Sipping a delicious cup of Joe while watching Macio roast a fresh batch of beans... - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

One of the best coffee spots I have tried in the El Segundo area so far. Their drinks are not only amazing but also their muffins are really good. read more

Smoky Hollow Roasters - One of the best coffee spots I have tried so far. Their drinks are amazing and their service is topnotch. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - El Segundo, California

Tried espresso dul sal it was amazing! My first time here I met a friend to catch up. I loved watching them roast the beans on a computer and graphs so very cool to watch! Service is quick and the ambiance is cool lots of room to sit. Parking is rough most ppl find parking on the street there's only two spots for this coffee place . I'd definitely come here again! read more

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This is my favorite coffee spot around El Segundo, both for drinks and beans. On my last visit I even caught the production manager and he showed me their Ethiopian roast which he was especially proud of. It was an amazing mix of blueberry chocolate without the harsh acidity in most fruity coffee. It's a real local gem that understands coffee and loves their customers. read more

Did not get good customer service, coffee, or baked goods. Tried it twice and it's a no for me.