Demitasse - Santa Monica

Painfully slow even when not busy. Not cheap either.

Amazing coffee. Great breakfast burritos and superb pastries!

Simply great coffee. Smooth, easy, delightful. Nothing flashy here, but you don’t need it. Casual atmosphere and service with a smile.

That is by far the tastiest espresso I’ve tried in LA. Will definitely come back. Also very cute interior design.

Great coffee, but be prepared to pay whatever they feel like charging. The coffee at this shop is fantastic, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The space is also cute and inviting, with plenty of seating to enjoy your cup of joe. However, be aware that the shop charges a $1 dining in fee, for a cup of coffee, which is not actually a tax. Additionally, the prices for coffee vary each time I visit. For example, today I ordered a half-caf latte and was shocked to hear that it would cost $8.50 for an 8oz cup of coffee. I have been to coffee shops all over the world, and I have never been charged so much for a latte, even at fine dining establishments. When I asked about the high price, I was told that the shop charges $2 for half-caf drinks because they have to pull an extra shot. I am not sure if this is accurate, but I have never been charged extra for half-caf coffee at any other coffee shop. Half-caf does not mean extra shot! Overall, the coffee at this shop is great, but the prices are outrageous. If you don 't mind paying whatever they feel like charging, then this is the place for you. Here is a star rating breakdown: Coffee: 5 stars Service: 4 stars Value: 0 stars