Cafes in Santa Monica, CA
We list 9 cafes in Santa Monica, California. Hover over a place to spot it on the map, check whether it is open right now, and tap Route for turn-by-turn directions.
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7 of the 9 places in Santa Monica publish their opening hours; 5 are open on Sundays, and none stay open past 10 PM.
On weekdays the earliest to open is One Cedar (6:00 AM), and the last to close is Perry's Café & Rentals (7:00 PM).
For comparison, across California the typical weekday runs from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and 91% of places open on Sundays.
| Place | Weekdays | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Bluey'sCafe | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Closed |
| Cafe zellaCafe | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| One CedarCafe | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Perry's Café & RentalsCafe | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Tartine Santa MonicaCafe | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Espresso CieloCafe | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Cafe BerlinaCafe | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Closed |
| Carousel CafeCafe | Not listed | Not listed |
| Perry's CafeCafe | Not listed | Not listed |
Our guide to cafes in Santa Monica
Coffee shops and cafes run from drive-through espresso stands and national chains to independent roasters and neighborhood cafes with pastries, light breakfast and lunch. Many double as workspaces with Wi-Fi and outlets, while others focus on quick takeaway service.
Most coffee shops open early – often between 5 and 7 AM – and many close by mid to late afternoon. Morning commute hours are the busiest, and the line usually eases after about 10 AM.
Opening hours
Based on 7 cafes in Santa Monica with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 71% are open on Sundays, 71% are open seven days a week and 0% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Prices
Across 135 menus from cafes in California, the median item costs $7.99; half of all priced items fall between $5.50 and $14.35. The most common menu sections are Breakfast, Salads, Sandwiches, and Coffee.
Services
Of 790 cafes with detailed profiles in our guide: 98% list “dine-in”, 93% list “delivery”, 83% list “good for kids”, 76% list “accepts reservations”, and 66% list “takeaway”.