Urth Caffe Santa Monica
coffee shop
Organic Coffee on Main St
On Main Street in Santa Monica — grab a seat on the patio before the beach crowd rolls in
Organic Coffee Drinks, Full Menu
Wide selection of organic coffee alongside a full American food menu.
Open Daily from 7am
Early hours every day; Saturdays stay open until 11pm.
Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating
Patio welcomes dogs — bring them along for a morning coffee stop.
Reviews
Customer Reviews
“Started my morning at Urth Caffe SM with my eldest daughter, and we absolutely like the outdoor setting on the back patio. It is such a peaceful, grounded atmosphere with the birds chirping, a rare escape from the city buzz. While this location is usually very busy, arriving early was the perfect strategy. Pls. do check the hours of operation. We didn't have to wait long at all for our food and coffee, which made the morning even better. The food was beautiful and the service was top-tier. A truly wonderful start to the day with even better company. ☕️✨ Accessibility Tip: This is a very important detail! The first time I visited, we actually had to pass and go elsewhere because our friend was in a wheelchair and, looking at the stairs in the front, we didn't realize there was an accessible option. Coming back today with my daughter, I discovered there is a very convenient off-ramp/wheelchair access in the back that leads right to the patio. I'm so glad I know this now for future visits with friends!”
“The margherita pizza was better than expected. It’s a basic, but the sauce that comes with it has a slight kick, so it doesn’t feel heavy. The dough was nicely toasty. The Spanish latte had a classic taste, and the portion was pretty big. It’s a solid coffee that sticks to the basics. The vanilla ice cream waffle was fine and simple. The tuna sandwich was good, but the half size is quite small, so I’d recommend the full size since the price difference isn’t big. The cafe is usually crowded, and it took a while for the food to come out. It’s better to visit when you have enough time to wait.”
“The employees here are very helpful! I had a Smoothie and was able to pick 3 fruits. I chose Strawberry, Banana, & Mango. It was excellent. Not too sweet, though not Sour. My friend had a Nutella baked goods which looked super sweet, but was not. There was a delicate balance between the flavors. My friend had a Mocha with Almond milk. It was also not too sweet. Then they ordered Huevos Rancheros with Spicy Chicken Chorizo added. It was NOT a pork Chorizo. They said that people who like spicy food would not consider the dish spicy. Overall, a great experience.”
“Urth Caffe is one of my favorite places to go get food in Santa Monica! Pure awesomeness and fresh food, atmosphere is awesome, the beach is like a 3 minute walk from there. We ordered the Half Size Urth salad with chicken and cilantro chicken sandwich full size. Excellent choice for a sunny day. Parking could get a bit tricky but you’ll find one for sure. There’s parking behind main street so you can do that too. This is a must go place.”
Why people return to this café
Peaceful back patio escape
Outdoor back patio with birds chirping — a rare calm spot away from city noise.
"such a peaceful, grounded atmosphere with the birds chirping, a rare escape from the city buzz"— AhsyanaLi Petrov
Beach-close location
Sitting just a 3-minute walk from the beach, it's a natural stop for a sunny day out.
"the beach is like a 3 minute walk from there"— David Rincon
Drinks balanced just right
Smoothies, lattes, and mochas are consistently not too sweet — a balance regulars notice.
"It was excellent. Not too sweet, though not Sour"— Keith Rushing
Food beyond coffee-shop basics
Menu goes well past drinks — salads, sandwiches, pizza, and full egg dishes all on offer.
"The margherita pizza was better than expected"— AJ
Customizable fruit smoothies
Smoothies let you pick 3 fruits — strawberry, banana, and mango is a popular combo.
"I had a Smoothie and was able to pick 3 fruits"— Keith Rushing
Helpful, attentive staff
Staff are consistently noted as top-tier and proactively helpful during your visit.
"The food was beautiful and the service was top-tier"— AhsyanaLi Petrov
Wheelchair-accessible back entrance
A rear off-ramp leads directly to the patio — easy access often missed on first visits.
"there is a very convenient off-ramp/wheelchair access in the back that leads right to the patio"— AhsyanaLi Petrov
Sandwiches worth sizing up
Half-size sandwiches run small — the full size is the better value with a small price gap.
"the half size is quite small, so I'd recommend the full size since the price difference isn't big"— AJ
Arrive early to beat crowds
Getting there early means shorter waits and a more relaxed morning experience.
Budget extra time for food
The café gets crowded and food can take a while — don't come if you're in a rush.
Park behind Main Street
Street parking can be tight, but there's a reliable lot behind Main Street nearby.
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- 2327 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
- Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM / Sat: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM / Sun: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- (310) 314-7040
- On Main St, a few blocks south of Santa Monica Pier
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Vegetarian options
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
