Caffe Luxxe
(310) 394-2222
925 Montana Ave
Santa Monica,
CA
90403
34.0287
-118.4997
Neighborhoods: West LA, North of Montana

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In Short
Imported straight from Milan, this shop employs a northern Italian technique that is meticulously carried out by baristas whose overwhelming knowledge is a far cry from the fast-coffee chain gang. Using espresso methodologies that range from old Italy to Seattle, the staff at this cool, tri-toned cafe extract rich and velvety espressos into petite eight-ounce cups--the way it should be. The ristretto ("restricted" short espresso) experts factor in temperature, extraction rate and coarseness to create an intense "God Shot." The walls are bare, the decorations are minimal and even the pastries, which are made by Breadbar, are limited, but all are done intentionally so as to not lose focus on their specialty, a bella tazza di espresso.
Hits: Perfect for an afternoon tete-a-tete with a friend or a much-needed break from a day of shopping on Montana, the simple, but chic cafe is comfortable and cool (in both senses) with its metal tables and chairs.
Misses: Other than coffee and some pastries, the shop doesn't offer any lunch options.
User Reviews
sogiki
February 14, 2009
This place is by far the best coffee you will ever have. I always buy their latte but they also serve drip coffee now. The cappaccinos are fantastic also. I drink so much of it that I actually go back for decaf so that I can taste the great coffee without being completely wired after my third drink. INCREDIBLE!! LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE TOO! I buy the beans every time I go and send them to my mom in Miami who cannot get enough!
read full reviewInglizian
August 20, 2008
Seriously the best coffee experience in the history of my mouth. The baristas are kinda big d-bags but its a small price to pay, other than the high price. I like to go in and order a Venti, or Grande drip, they don't like this. I just really recomend those yummy americanos.
read full reviewAnonymous
May 27, 2008
This is a very toned down version of a fancy Euro-style cafe. They do the whole design in the coffe thing- and they totally charge you for it too. I expected my latte to have nice thick foam, but no, totally weak. I'd come back, but only if I had to.
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Know Before You Go:
If in dire need of caffeine, don't expect to get wired here. Espressos are technically supposed to be low in caffeine due to the quick extraction rate, and drip coffee isn't served.








