Dogtown Coffee

This should be a place I go to often because it has healthy options for burritos and more. Unfortunately, the spinach and goat cheese burrito with vegan sausage was super bland. All I could taste was the goat cheese. And the staff seemed nonplussed, at best. There’s a large patio out back, with a great view of trash dumpsters, and the pleasant aroma of nearby smokers. With so many coffee shop options in the area, I recommend trying other places.

Loved this place! It was a short walk from our hotel so decided to give it a go. We went on a Saturday morning at 9am and it was quite busy but I always think that’s a good sign! We waited around 15-20 minutes for the food but it was well worth it. The Açai bowl was delicious and we also grabbed some croissants and fresh lemonade. The outside seating was perfect, a mixture of shade and sun. And if you didn’t get it by the name, it’s dog friendly so had a great vibe!

$16 for the worst breakfast burrito I've had in my life. Chewy steak and described as having "tater tots" that turned out to be soggy packaged looking hash browns. My Havana latte wasn't terrible but not good either. Friend's "vietnamese" coffee had the souls of all my ancestors rolling in their collective graves, tasted like gas station coffee at 1am. One of our kids asked for his drink to be adjusted to be sweeter, but a worker slammed it back on the counter and told him to go back in line to re-order it. He was being a rude to every other customers as well.

I wish I could give zero stars. It was my first time here. I came to get a matcha one afternoon and it tasted disgusting. Pure water, was not even mixed in correctly. Did not taste like matcha. I went back inside as soon as I took a sip to ask for a refund or maybe to trade it for another drink instead, and they said the best they could do to make up for it was for me to purchase another drink and get 50% off that drink. Terrible customer service. Could not afford to refund me $6. I would’ve been fine if the customer service made up for the drink.

A sturdy and dependable roof is crucial for safeguarding your house. Following several years of managing minor leaks and damage from storms, I decided to go for a complete roof renovation, and I am thrilled with the results! The crew strengthened the framework, placed premium shingles, and ensured that every part was thoroughly sealed. Now, I have total peace of mind, confident that my home is secure against any weather conditions. I strongly suggest their roofing renovation services!

Cool café with the option of sitting outside. Unfortunately there is no seating inside. I had an avocado toast with an Americano and my buddy had a cappuccino and the granola bowl. Both meals were okay, but didn't really enhance our taste buds. Service and ambience, on the other hand, are pleasant and friendly. All meals are served to go. The restaurant has a WC, but no WLAN.

Best coffee I had while I was in LA, staff was amazing so go and support them!!

This place is great, they did some awesome improvements. With a new menu board some new drinks and some new food. There's an outdoor area to sit out front for a patio out back. Street parking with meters, or around the corner just read the signs. They have a really good variety of food drinks and coffee!

Got the freshest, tastiest roasted coffee beans from DTC. Delicious and just what the doctor ordered! Can't wait to be back for some more - highly recommended - I'm hooked!

I love a quick grab and go cafe especially near the beach. My friend and I were looking for a place that was quick grab and go while offering sit down areas. This was the perfect spot and we didn't have to wait too long for our coffee or food. I got the Havana coffee, less sweet and it was pretty good. I typically don't like sweet coffee and this was on the sweeter side. I wanted to try one of their specialities which was this. This is a great place to sit in the patio and people watch. They can get crowded but are able to clear out the lines quickly and getting orders out.

This place is great... JUST DONT ORDER THE TERRIBLE BREAKFAST BURRITOS... so bland while sauce cheese and bacon adjacent! It's mostly egg with some pico de gallo. Blagh! But service and atmosphere is great along with most of the beverages!

Love this local, neighborhood coffee shop that has also expanded its delicious food menu for breakfast, brunch and lunch. The recently added a delicious middle eastern delicacy, Shakshouka, which is so yummy! I love the service - Jordan is A+! I love the dog friendly vibe with dog treats and water bowls inside and out. The outdoor patio seating is fantastic, and they have live music during weekend brunch times. Check in with Yelp and get 10% off! Amazing!

Cute place, i love it is doggo friendly. The Havana latte was excellent!!! But i do have a question. the alternative milks are all $0.85 but OAT MILK is $1.50 more?? whaaat? just a weird observation lol. But really try that Havana latte - it's so rich and good.

I walked up to the counter to make an order and the server didn't bother saying hi or recognizing me as a human. She was very rude and said 'we are closing in one minute ' and just stared at me. Right on. I don't like to leave bad reviews but tired of people being rude for no reason. I didn't realize you were closing.

This seemed like a local spot with good coffee. I got their namesake, the Salty dog iced coffee (16oz, $7.29 total including tips). This was tasty and I liked the contrast of the salt foam and the coffee. They offer dog treats, spot seemed low key, with a covered back patio.

More like dog crap coffee. Yeah, it's a pretty cutesy place. Not exactly located in Venice, but it has all the bells and whistles that makes you feel that you're in the eye of the hurricane of abbot Kinney. I ordered the munchie burrito, and it seemed reasonably price at 13 dollars, but the price was deceptive as I saw about two bits of turkey sausage. When you factor this in, the actual value becomes closer to that of a rip-off. Now they use a very , very mild chipotle sauce. It has the consistency of that of a vinaigrette dressing. It has absolutely zero flavor and the contents of the wheat tortilla burrito also adapt all the negative inherent aspects because it's doused in the sauce. They couldn't even offer me some tapatio or hot sauce because , you know, they're mean 'ol bad corporations. Look, Brotendo, just because you're small business and hipster as 'f' doesn't make your food inherently great, or even decent. It makes it a smug, sanctimonious front when the food doesn't back up the ideology. The munchie burrito is horrible. It's bland. I couldn't taste literally anything with that sauce.

Stopped here while staying with a friend. Service was friendly, coffee was good too. I'm slightly concerned because I ordered my coffee with oat milk but got a rash, which usually only happens with cows milk. I also ordered the shakshuka which was slightly bland but hearty and a big portion. The back patio is adorable and perfect to sit and enjoy the morning. I will be back!

I absolutely love this place. They have the best mini breakfast sliders ! They are small but mighty ! One will do you . Please bring back the one with pesto mayo and tomato!!!

This was a great breakfast spot with a casual vibe. Lots of outdoor seating on the back patio. We ordered breakfast burritos which were filling and delicious. The coffee was great, as well. Staff were all friendly. We'd definitely come back.

This is a cool cafe a few blocks from the pier in the Dogtown neighborhood. It's a gritty little coffee shop with just a few indoor seats but a massive covered seating area in the back. There was a short line the whole time I was there and it moved steadily. No one was in a rush. Just chill vibes. The coffee was good and hot and my cookie was also good. I apologize that I didn't take pictures. I had hopped in for a cuppa and a work call. There were all kinds of people there and it's a great place to people watch. I'd recommend this place and would go again! Everyone was nice and the vibe was perfect.

Great food and coffee. Classic Venice spot that has decent outdoor seating and sometimes live music. Can't go wrong here, a little overpriced but nothing crazy, it's LA.

A cool spot with a nice outdoor seating. Coffee was fine, and come when you're looking to hang out a bit - not in a rush. Service takes a minute Extensive baked goods cabinet and some breakfast food items / burritos. We had a ham croissant and empanada that were average Those two items plus two drinks was $29 before tip.

Catchy name for coffee and food selections but nothing special to me given their prices for average taste and small portions. For the price, you will better off to drive a few blocks down to Urth Caffé (our first stop but queue was long and we were pressed for time and that is how we ended up here) for their food and drink selections are outstanding and same goes for their portions. Street parking if you can find one since this is Santa Monica Two things we liked are outdoor patio area (lots of tables and chairs for small and big groups) and there was live music when we came one Saturday.

Visiting from out of town and went every morning. Staff is amazing. Coffee is top notch. Sat outside and enjoyed the comfort of the sun. Thank you for the hospitality

First time trying Dogtown and I'm sad I didn't try it sooner. I got the iced vanilla latte and the Vietnamese coffee. Both were way too sweet so asked for half sweetened if you don't like your coffee too sweet. We walked in and ordered then sat outside to eat. I got the Acai bowl and my husband got the munchies burrito with Turkey sausage. I'm not usually a fan of breakfast burritos because I usually feel like I can make them at home, but this one was sooooooooo good! I was sad I didn't get it for myself. I liked my Acai bowl a lot though. A bit on the sweet side too but still really good. We'll definitely be back. Metered parking

All good on the first time here - there was a line but it moved swiftly. Order was made to my specs - no onions ! A bit pricey but the lox was fresh. Also the restroom was clean and the establishment dog friendly - lots of dogs roaming around the property - I'll be back soon !

beautiful outdoor patio. I could live here. staff is super down-to-earth and really kind. Ben took the time to learn my name and spell it right. that's a big deal. also there's always a cute dog somewhere which makes the day so much better.

Cute little coffee that is also a shack of sorts? Opens early around 7 and I happened to get here around then for coffee. The staff is really nice and friendly! It's a welcoming environment. Can only speak for the coffee - got the Havana iced latte. Espresso with condensed milk and ice. Good balance of sweetness and strength of the coffee. They also sell some canvas totes with their brand and have a really cool interior design set up with the surfing theme. I will be back if I'm in the area for food. As a coffee spot this is GREAT.

This was a great morning wake up! I had the light roast and my hubs had the dark - both were flavorful and perfect! He had a veggie bagel and I had the cinnamon blossom (which was like a fab version of monkey bread) - yum! The atmosphere was typical for a cool local coffee shop. Skip Starbucks and come here instead!

Casual, hip coffee shop with their own roasted coffee beans. I got the double espresso flat white with oat milk and it was delicious. It had strong coffee flavor. I also ordered the breakfast burrito with bacon, Pico de gallo, guacamole, and eggs. This burrito was just alright. Could have used more guacamole and more ingredients. Their pastries looked amazing. I would come back and get their coffee again and try their pastries. There's lots of seating outside in the back patio.

Dogtown coffee very much gives off surf city community vibes. It's about two blocks from the beach and they serve everything from coffee, pastries and food. I ended up getting a blueberry muffin and a drip coffee. Both were good and the cashier was friendly. It was about $8 which seems kind of normal for the west side. They mostly only have outdoor seating which is nice when it's warm out. I took my muffin and coffee close to the beach to meditate and people watch. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

I have been coming here for 10 years and am still obsessed with it. I could live off of munchies burritos with an iced latte for the rest of my life and be happy. The line does get long so order ahead (website) if you can to avoid waiting. I haven't eaten on the patio yet but it looks peaceful and relaxing - perfect for a pre-beach bite.

So yummy. I've never had cucumbers or tomatoes on top of this type of bagel before but it complimented it well! Quite expensive but worth it.

I was really impressed by Dogtown Coffee & their staff! Came here yesterday for the first time & got two breakfast burritos. The barista suggested we try the Salty Dog - this was soooo good. It's a sweet iced coffee so if that's your thing then definitely worth the try! We also tried the Cold Brew, that was great too! I got a veggie burrito & a steak burrito. Overall everything was very yummy & the ambiance was giving early 90's coffee shop, idk how to describe it other than this is definitely a cafe I could see myself coming to & just hanging out on their patio. Last but definitely not least they're dog friendly :) can't beat that!

Old school rock with and elclectic outdoor space type vibe. Dogs are welcome inside and on the patio. Cappuccino with oat milk was mainly oat tasting but feeling grateful for the alternative milk. I had a vegan burrito option with tater tots, tempeh, avocado, pico and sauce. Really good. I had mine in a bowl. I'm allergic to gluten. My husband had the Munchies burrito. His review was that the flavors were good but the ingredients were clumped together. There are pastries, several breakfast and lunch items, and of course a myriad of coffee drinks. Service was fine. We went to this coffee shop twice during our visit to Santa Monica. Good stuff!

What an awesome coffee shop in Santa Monica! As soon as I walked in here, I felt like I was transported to the Lords of Dogtown movie. The vibe, the people, and the overall aesthetics of this place gave full-on surfer/skater vibes. In addition, their menu options are great AND you can order in advance online directly from their app so that you don't have to wait for your food. I ordered the munchies breakfast burrito along with the salty dog. I'm a fan of salt and sweet, and the salty dog was just that. The breakfast burrito was amazing! It had tater tots, which is always a win for me with breakfast burritos. It was served with a wheat tortilla, which is wish it was served with a regular flour tortilla, but the inside of the burrito def made for it. If you're in SaMo, def check this place out. Sure, it's a bit touristy, but you've got to check this place out at least once when on the westside.

Chorizo breakfast burrito was amazing! My friend got the tumeric latte which I got to try and I will gladly ride the metro for an hour to come back here for that drink alone. Also, the GF bread isn't the typical store bought stuff which was so nice to see. Staff was super nice and helpful. The vibes of the place were very relaxed and there was some guys having a jam sesh on the back patio which was exactly what my soul needed.

Not worth ordering anything from this Bussiness. Due to the fact that it will take an entire lifetime for it to be ready. If you have all day to wait. By all means go waist your life away.

Cool history of the building and great vibe but definitely some quality issues that need to be addressed. Spent $50 on food and coffee and nothing we ordered was correct. Went back and asked for vanilla in the vanilla latte and cheese on the bagel sandwich and was told it was extra...even though we already paid. Feels like they get so much traffic being located so close to the beach that they know they don't need to provide good quality food/coffee.

Fantastic coffee and vegan breakfast burritos are a definite must-have! Exceptional food and pastries, making it a wonderful spot to relax before your travels or surfing. A trendy and friendly hangout spot, with some workers being especially welcoming.

Quick and good burrito! Has a nice back patio to sit out at and eat (no frills). You order on the street and can walk around back. I got the munchies burrito and it was great! Would get it again. I didn't the bacon one ;) and the bacon was crisped to perfection. No cheese for me though so I may not know the full greatness of this burrito. The sauce in there was delish. I would say there was a lot of tomato/onion which wasn't disbursed across the burrito fully. Aka only in bites towards the end, but this could have been a one off instance. Overall great little burrito spot that I'll be going back to. Would recommend!

Environmental friendly neighborhood restaurant. Straws were plant based. Service was pleasant and efficient. The prices and food were the norm. We ordered 3*Honey Banana smoothie: per normal. 3*Creamy Chai: okay, a bit on the sweet side. 3*Acai Energy Bowl: pretty healthy and good

Scenic views, pet-friendly and quick service! A nice coffee shop stop very close to the ocean. I loved my Salty Dog Cold Brew - that thick foam tho! Yum! The açaí bowl was perfect and hit the spot too.

How the mighty have fallen. I've been coming to Dogtown since 2015 and I always get their Vietnamese iced coffee and a munchies burrito (if I'm hungry). I had never had an issue before and I've always been happy to pay the premium and wait in the queue. Fast forward to last Friday between 10a-11:30a, my husband and I put in an online order that was scheduled for pick up at 11:30. We arrived about 15 min early and stood by the pick up area for 15 or so more while 3-4 staff members completely ignored us. Not one asked if they could help me, the woman working was too busy talking about her ex trying to contact her with the gentleman in the Lamb of God shirt and he was too busy talking about the election to pay us any mind even after it was painfully obvious we were waiting to be helped or even acknowledged. Mind you the store was empty for the majority of our time there with a few walk ins who'd order and get their items and leave while we still just stood there waiting for anyone to even say a word. Finally I gave up on waiting at the pick up area and went to the normal queue, waited while the Lamb of God shirt gentleman tried to avert eye contact and ignore me just a little longer before I finally had to be the one to ask if I could pick up my order. I was early in my arrival so by the time I got it, it was only 11:35am that's not the issue. The issue is that we stood there for 15 minutes with barely another customer coming through with 4 employees working at one of the most leisurely paces I've ever seen ignoring us for social hour which they get all day, anyway. When I finally had to be the one to break the awkwardness they acted like I was inconveniencing them. My order had been ready since before I arrived, I know because when I did have to say something they just walked over to the pick up warmer/fridge and grabbed my items. You can imagine how annoyed I was, not a single apology or any semblance of customer service from any of them. I've had many good experiences at Dogtown so I wasn't going to write this review because hey, everyone has an off day right? To add insult to injury they didn't include either of our meat selections in either of our burritos (one with turkey sausage one with bacon) and we paid close to $50 for these, a small Vietnamese coffee and a smoothie. Again, I know dogtown comes at a cost on account of their location but after the poor display, complete lack of customer service, seeing the woman with her hair all over the place and not pulled back on any way while making food, and then being stiffed on meat that makes up the bulk of the $12.50 price tag for a burrito (which ended up being just eggs, guac, salsa, and some sauce) I had to say something. I've received awful service at many establishments in LA where hospitality workers seem that they couldn't care less (I'm from Vegas so there is a STARK difference which I try to account for as other cities don't take it as seriously) but this one hurt particularly bad as this place used to be one of my favorites. I don't know if management just didn't care because there was someone in the small closet office during this time too so I'm assuming that was someone in a leadership position of some sort. Anyways, rant is over. I'm never returning and this was my last day living in LA, what a sad note to leave it on.

Can't say anything about the coffee because I've never had it. HOWEVER, the breakfast burritos are insane. I mean insanely delicious. We had a breakfast meeting one day and the person presenting surprised us all with burritos from here. Never did I think that my palate would forever be changed. I've raved about the burritos so much that now my husband also buys them for all of his morning work meetings.

My favorite breakfast burrito in the land! Super fresh ingredients, big outdoor space, kind staff, and solid coffee. The burritos are the standout item for me here. On the weekends they have live music which is great!

Was so glad to have stumbled upon this spot. Only a couple of blocks away from the beach, it's the perfect stop for coffee and brunch, getting work or studying done, doggo spottings, then a nice stroll along the beach. :) I had the latte and a goaty spinach burrito. Coffee came out quickly; however, I'd recommend putting in an order online if you're planning to get food as I noticed food orders took longer - not sure if this is the norm or if it's because I came during the lunch rush. There is a speaker connected to the back patio to announce order names though, so you could just grab your coffee and get seated first! The staff were super friendly and welcoming. Large space in the back with heaters and a small fire pit. I didn't see any plugs, but wifi is available. Street parking. Overall, hip and chill beach-shack vibes. Easy to get work done here while also chatting with other visitors and their dogs (did I mention dogs enough??). Would come again!

Great cold brew, cool funky atmosphere, good food and smoothie options, and friendly service. Oh, and easy walking distance to the beach.

Review score is for the breakfast burrito...mediocre at best. I expected much better given the reviews. And it wasn't a fluke: my whole party ordered them and all were disappointed...

Açaí bowl.... Prob not the most popular thing on the menu but it was damn good... the ordering system is a little annoying... not the ordering part but why can't you just call me when my food and my drink are both ready vs calling my name when just my food is ready then I have to stand there and wait again for my drink. This other lady waited a good 10 min after she got her food for her drink. It's such a mindfk. It's super busy here in the mornings too so it's kinda like don't u wanna just give ppl their whole order and get them out? ....otherwise service is great staff is happy and nice which makes up for the weird system and there's obvs a reason why they are so busy.

I came here around 930 am on a Sunday morning and it was popping. The line was out the door but moved pretty quickly. I got the Salty Dog iced coffee which was cold brew with caramel + sea salt foam. It was pretty good, a nice sweet treat. My favorite part is the outdoor patio. The space was massive and they are dog friendly. So it was fun to bring my pup and have her socialize with the other dogs.

Came here on NYs day morning to enjoy a light breakfast near the beach. I ordered the acai energy bowl and the nova lox bagel. Unfortunately they told me that they were out of regular bagels and the only kind they had left were gluten free which was extra charge. The nova lox bagel was topped with a good amount of salmon just wished they had put some more salt n pepper on top. The bagel itself was thin and dense and had a weird texture which was probably because it was gluten free so it was meh. As for the acai bowl, it was pretty good! It was thick, not runny at all which is what I prefer and it was not bland which I know some other places the acai itself can be bland. Overall not bad for a quick breakfast stop but it is a bit pricey.

This became a frequent breakfast stop during a recent trip to Santa Monica. Each time we went, it was pretty busy but the staff was really quick and there wasn't much of a wait to get our food/coffee. The food portions were huge and I left happy and satisfied each morning. The coffee was super tasty and I looked forward to it on the walk over. 10/10 would go again when I'm back in town!

Very nice little coffee shop near the beach. Very dog friendly (they have dog treats at the counter).

I stopped in before heading to the airport on my trip and wow the coffee was amazing and the chocolate chip cookie - yum!! The place was cute and love that it's dog friendly. I didn't get to stay long but no complaints! Would definitely drop in if I'm in town again

First time visit to this place, they had live music out back which was great and made me excited to try a new to me cafe. I ordered an iced mocha with coconut milk. The milk tasted sour so I threw the drink away as I was on my way walking home but unfortunately, I still had enough to gsick from it later.

Dog town is a solid SoCal experience. The sandwich was a-ok. The service was laidback and cool. The location was also a-ok. Nothing over the top - but you know what? I'm okay with that. I like that Dogtown sets a precedent and seems to stick to it. Without exception.