Chill cool spot. They have this ginger chai that's super delicious. And right when I walked in, the staff was super welcoming. Love great service. Also they have great choices with milk. I didn't see a great pic with the menu on here before I went so I got one...hopefully it helps! Enjoy!
After a hot day at the beach, we stopped to refresh ourselves for a coffee. But..everything goes well with coffee so we also bought a quick bite. It was a biscuit sandwich that tasted awesome!
These guys know how to make coffee. A rarity on our travels on the US. Flat white is not on the menu but they made me a perfect one - with oat milk. We went back several times while in Santa Monica.
I had a very nice latte to go from this place. Well made. Atmosphere inside was very focused, with a few people working.
Loved the cafe latte. Great coffee and service, really neat place to chill.
I visited Espresso Cielo twice, and both times ordered a double espresso and an almond croissant. The espresso is very good - on my second visit, I would rate the espresso shot in my top 2 all time best. The Hotcakes Bakes pastries were equally amazing. Warmed up in an oven, they were crisp, flaky, and delicious. Equal to the best I've had anywhere in Europe. My wife ordered a chocolate croissant, which was also great. She liked the tea they serve too.
I only drink black coffee. I know what bad, mediocre, and great black coffee tastes like. Their black coffee is legit and that makes me happy. Second, the customer service was really good. Third, for those looking for a simple and clean coffee shop, nothing complicated or overwhelming like a typical drive-through Starbucks, but one having a comfortable and inviting ambience then this is the place to be.
Coffee is really good here. Proper strong European style, not like that watered down American style.
Stopped by to rest my legs after walking up and down the waterfront, and it was just exactly what I needed: a cool location with excellent drinks and a chill vibe. A friend had a great coffee, and I enjoyed the cold brewed black tea: perfection! The gentleman manning the counter was lovely, too. I'd absolutely go back if I'm in Santa Monica again!
Went here a few days ago. I'm very particular about my coffee. Most of the time I expect to be disappointed. But let me tell, you Cielo gets it right. I ordered a red eye. Perfectly roasted, with great, fruity complexity. I was so impressed that I then ordered the espresso by itself, which was served with a glass of sparkling water. Excellent. Great product, great service, great attention to detail. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Santa Monica
Lovely and extremely friendly service! Great for quick stops to go or you have the option to stay in for a relaxing conversation over coffee and pastries. Not too small, and definitely worth a stop. I greatly appreciate their down-to-earth business without all the fancy frills. Simple and delicious.
Delicious coffee and friendly service! Also loved their cheese and chorizo croissant.
Best Almond latte I've had. Eduardo took his time to take care of my wife and I drinks. My wife and I had to go back and had more with really good pastries. It's walking distance from our place. Very convenient, fast and friendly staff
Best coffee for serious aficionados ! Great service and ambiance. Been coming here for years when in town and nothing about the quality changed. Grateful to have privately owned coffee shop that is committed to authenticity of high end coffee. Highly recommend!! Thankful to the owners and employees who take pride in their work here.
3 friends and I stumbled upon this place on a trip up the coast. We have been in a lot of coffee shops and I will say that this place is up there. All of our orders were delicious and quick. The atmosphere and the associates are very nice. Clean bathroom too.. (you can tell a lot about a place by the bathroom.. just saying.) Great job!
Great coffee! Fast service! Very nice people. The pastries were wonderful too! If I remember correctly the coffee is organic, fair trade, single origin. The coffee was so good no sweetener or cream was needed!
This is 5-star coffee and very friendly good people work here. Arguably the best Americano on the block.
The only negative factor has been their **unpredictable hours** while trying to survive during Covid.
Hopefully it will survive this pandemic trump era and continue to be on Main Street. It certainly deserves to be here (much more so than the generic Starbucks and Coffee Bean that both closed this year).
Santa Monica needs to do something to support local businesses beyond simply putting up some concrete barriers for outdoor dining.
Cozy coffeeshop right on Main Street. Quality (read: carefully prepared and delicious) coffee is the name of the game. A decent amount of seating is available outside and in with restrooms available to patrons. Pleasant robin egg blue aesthetic tops of the experience.
The service is really good here. They can answer any question you might have. It is a little smaller for tables if you plan to work. They have tables outside as well which is very nice. Overall good cold brew and excellent tea. Highly recommend coming here.
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