Love Coffee Bar

“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.

I used to loved this place and I haven’t been in months, but last time was awful! I went there with another friend and we were waiting for a bigger group. While we were waiting I ordered a drink and I was working on my computer. At some point the place was empty and they started to cleaned out? -3 hours before closing time- They start blasting the music so loud and start aggressively cleaning the whole place and rudely grabbing my almost empty drink from the table. I was sitting next to the door and they kept opening and close it almost hitting me and dragging bags and bumping my table. As soon as more clients entered they stopped all sort of cleaning and lowered the music immediately to a normal volume. As soon as the rest of my friends arrived I ordered some drinks for them and spilled a little bit of coffee in the floor. I immediately grabbed a napkin and started cleaning and apologize to the person in the cashier. He couldn’t care less, he looked at me like I was rude and annoying him and just shoved past me to clean. I ended up leaving, not buying more stuff and just walking down the block to a more friendly environment. It used to be such a nice spot what a disappointment, I have never felt more uncomfortable drinking a coffee while trying to do some work in my computer.

There is no love if you order dark roast. I was served medium roast. At 78, I certainly can discern the difference. Even the color is a tell. Telling me "that's as dark as it gets". He wanted to sell me another shot .I can't imagine how gross medium & dark would be mixed. First & last visit to this shop, where the customer is always wrong. Georgia Brown

Stopped and bought some coffee after all that bread ! Right down the street a block away from laylas bagels ( by the way, Layla’s bagels have really good coffee as well but we wanted to try the shop also) ordered the Mary’s Cuban !!!’mm excellent flavor

Rosemary latte 🫡 Outdoor seating, Frank Ocean on the speakers. Great vibes all around

Great coffee and pastries! Relaxed vibe and friendly staff. Dog friendly. I really enjoyed walking there every morning during my visit!

The espresso drink was mediocre. I feel that the coffee flavors did not come through strongly. Additionally, it seems like my drink was more milk than anything else. Another aspect that was not great was the latte art. It feels like the heart was haphazardly poured over the espresso. Wish it could have been better.

I ordered the Mary’s Cubano- asked for extra hot. It was absolutely delicious to the last drop.

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!

Starting my Sunday Funday with love from love coffee. Iced oat latte was delish. Chocolate croissant was very standard... appreciate that they warmed it up for me. Love is... seeing my daughter smile for the first time :)

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.

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!

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).

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.

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!!

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

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

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.

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 !

Great spot to relax and enjoy your coffee. The space is so comfortable and the service is 5 star.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

Place is cute, very hip and clean. Coffee isn't the best - ordered basic black cold brew and drip and it tasted a bit burned/not up to par. Might have just been an off day as the other reviewers seem like they like it.

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!

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

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.

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 !!!!

I only have one complaint. I've been coming in 3x a week ordering cold brew & without issue I was getting it. Earlier today, I ordered it and the barista claimed that they've never had cold brew. When I told them I've asked for it multiple times, he goes "oh we say it's cold brew but it's actually just iced coffee." In the grand scheme of things, not a big deal. But don't lie or mislead your customers!!! Writing this review because I had to let other customers know!

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).

Hmmm...I wish I had the experience as the other reviews but I did not. Not friendly service, from the cashier & barista. I ordered a specialty honey lavender latte, drove home & tasted no honey lavender, which I paid extra for as a "specialty latte."What a bummer. Did not feel the love from the love coffee.

We went to Love Coffee yesterday. All of the good reviews are spot on! Delicious coffee and courteous and friendly staff. Try the mocha - it is NOT sickly sweet like those served at certain chain coffee shops! Instead, you can actually taste the chocolate (not just sugar). Will return whenever I'm in the area.

This place is truly amazing. The Baristas were very friendly and the coffee was delicious. Definitely a lot of LOVE went into Love Coffee Bar. I dont usually write reviews on a coffee shop but this place is great. Definitely check them out!!

Walked in said hello the barista behind the counter and I was ignored. Ok that's fine, Im not here for good service, I just want my daily coffee. I was excited to try their version of a chaggaccino with oat milk. Now I've had my fair share of chaggas at other coffee shops, so I know more or less what to expect. So, I was quite surprised when I received a half empty drink that tasted like sweet milk. Yuck Waste of my time and money.

Best Matcha I've ever had! This cute little coffee bar doesn't disappoint! The baristas were friendly and informative. My order was the green day on ice. It was amazing! My husband's order was Mexican Mocha. Both truly unique and tasted amazing!

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!

Cute and cozy coffee spot. They have some interesting flavored lattes. I tried the lavender honey, and it was pretty good! Not too sweet, and you can taste the quality of the coffee. They have some pastries and sandwiches to snack on (the bread for the sandwich I got was great!), and they also sell some local artist goods, such as candles. Free wifi, a couple of plugs. Study/work-friendly place with plenty of lighting from the big windows. There is outdoor seating as well. Service is good. Baristas are professional and know what they're doing.

Love this place! Great coffee and the staff is so friendly. I tried their "Black Sea Tea Latte" and it's one of the best green tea drinks I have ever had!

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.

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...

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!

One of the most delicious cups of coffee in LA. I don't think I've ever had a coffee where I've almost tasted the fruitiness. Just incredible. The only down side, the decompostable lids stain and have a taste while taking the first few sips.

VEGAN FRIENDLY! I love the vegan pastries here. I come here almost daily for a vegan flatbread with tomatoes and an oat milk latte. Yummy. The employees remember my name and my usual order. Special shout out to Marko. He's a hoot. There is a friendly crowd of locals that I see on the regular. My dog loves coming here too as they always have dog bisquits behind the counter and love to treat your doggie. My only concern is the increasing invasion of people on laptops hogging up tables for hours upon hours. This is a coffee house people, not an office! I really hope they ban the laptops so we locals can get our favorite place back.

I love the local businesses and fully support them. And love coffee is a great hang out. However... i think they need a price adjustment. I went with my son today. A small lemonade and the smallest cup of flat white coffee.... 12 bucks. I felt robbed. I get that it's a luxury but that's kind of steep for such a small product. I won't boycott them but i will go less. Just not worth that much.

Tasty espresso drinks, love that they have a handful of vegan pastry options. Friendly staff.

Very kind staff and excellent drip coffee. Looking forward to trying the pour over next.

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.

Leaving DTLA for West LA wasn't easy, and from a food perspective aside from tacos it was the coffee shops that I knew I was going to miss the most. Tilt Coffee Bar, Kindness & Mischief Cafe, and countless others were a thread throughout my week for years, and I just wasn't sure that I was going to be able to find replacements for those staples here in West LA. Fortunately, I found Good People Coffee as an anchor, and I was beyond excited to add Love Coffee Bar to that rolodex of top tier coffee shops on the Westside. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? There are coffee shops that are designed and built for replicatable efficiency and there are coffee shops that are designed to reflect their local communities. Love Coffee Bar is very much the latter, with and kindness and quaintness that's welcoming and conducive to either work out back or a chat with a friend. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? I'm not an everyday coffee drinker - not even close, but hot damn do I love me a specialty latte, and Love Coffee Bar has what is quite possibly the best collection of specialty coffee drinks that I've ever seen. They're cute, they're unique, they're on rotation, and they're only between $5.50 and $6.00 each, which is a fair price. Small sandwiches are a bit more expensive at $7.00, but not at all unreasonable. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cappuccino? S'moretado? Are you kidding me? These are gold, absolute gold, and I love every second of my latter drink fully decked out with graham crackers. The sandwich, while a bit basic sure, was equally satisfying, and I could have stayed here all day. Two Stars. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? Love Coffee Bar is now a staple. Star.

Cute coffee with a nice indoor space for getting some work done. Coffee was good. Outdoor seating available as well.

I have to agree with another poster about the chaggacino wanted to treat myself and get one from a different shop and it was a small half empty cup with sweet milk cost 6.25 very disappointing. I support independent coffee shops and do not want to bring down their rating hence the 4 stars but the chaggacino needs major improvement. The customer service could too.

So my new coffee rave is the Cubano here at Love. With four shots of espresso, brown sugar and cream, this is a coffee lovers dream. It's hard to find a really good flavored latte that has a perfect balance between the milk and the espresso, while at the same time not being too sweet, but the Cubano is definitely a winner! The shop is casual, cool, hipster, with a nice patio out back and a decent amount of seating inside including a few comfortable chairs. It's a decent work space, but kind of small so you might not be so lucky snagging a spot. I'd say this is more of a spot to relax or socialize. Besides, with coffee this good, why would you want to work? Instead, sit back and savor the roast.