Gnarwhal Coffee Co.

Santa Monica, CA · Coffee shop

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Santa Monica
#123
of 468 restaurants
City Percentile
52%
rating percentile
Address
Gnarwhal Coffee Co., 3101 Main St Unit D, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone
(424) 268-4000
Website
www.gnarwhalcoffee.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM Sat

Gnarwhal Coffee Co. is a restaurant located in Santa Monica, CA. It is one of 468 restaurants listed in Santa Monica. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Santa Monica city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Gnarwhal Coffee Co.

Gnarwhal Coffee serves an array of coffees, teas, pastries and bread. We’re on a mission to make everyone a morning person!

Hours

Friday7 AM–4 PM
Saturday7 AM–4 PM
Sunday7 AM–4 PM
Monday7 AM–4 PM
Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
Wednesday7 AM–4 PM
Thursday7 AM–4 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 YB S · Mar 2026

Located on the Main Street, just 10-12 minute walk from the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Great location by other eateries and shops on the Main Street. Coffee and service were both top notch. I was rung up by the owner, Nick Monica, and he provided an excellent service. I tried the iced americano ($4.25) topped with salted vanilla cream top ($1.25) and it was very good. Plenty of seating indoor but it was packed with a lot of people on their laptops. There are 2 tables outside as well. Restroom inside for customers only. Parking is paid street parking or paid parking lot.

★★★★★ 5.0 Natalia Cruz · Dec 2025

Nice little coffee shop near Venice Beach. They had a nice menu with a variety it coffee, tea, and treat options. In the shop they had some searing and a nice bathroom. I got a cereal milk matcha, which was very good and not too sweet. The service was also excellent and the batista were good with questions.

★★★★☆ 4.0 NICK MENNELL · Dec 2025

Four Stars - Caffeinated Excellence with a Side of Wait Time Gnarwhal Coffee is proof that good things come to those who wait. And wait. And sometimes wait a little more while staring longingly at the espresso machine. But HERE’S THE THING: unlike my Ojai Burger experience where excellent service couldn’t save a tragic patty, Gnarwhal’s coffee is SO GOOD that the wait becomes a mere character-building exercise. I ordered a latte and when it finally arrived, I understood. This wasn’t just coffee - this was art. The kind of art that makes you forgive the fact that you considered just going home and making instant. The baristas clearly care deeply about what they’re doing. You can see the concentration, the precision, the love. They’re not just making coffee; they’re performing tiny caffei

★★★★★ 5.0 Denise H · Feb 2026

Great cardamom latte and croissant! Fast service upon my arrival and plenty of seats. Clean restroom was a plus!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Arkady Borkovsky · Feb 2025

A pleasant place, great location. Nice staff - Shy was very helpful and professional. Average coffee (I had a breve to go) - stop by for one if nearby, but it is not a destination place. The coffee is quite strong — eg much stronger than the one at Intelligentsia I head earlier today. (Restrooms for customers only)

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Good For Working On Laptop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Vegan Options

Services

Coffee shop

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