# Gnarwhal Coffee

> Gnarwhal Coffee — Coffee Shop cafes in Santa Monica, CA.

## Key facts
- **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/gnarwhal-coffee-17681
- **Type**: Cafes
- **Cuisine**: Coffee Shop
- **Location**: Santa Monica, CA
- **Address**: 3101 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 , US
- **Phone**: 14242684000
- **Website**: https://gnarwhalcoffee.com
- **Price range**: $$$$
- **Coordinates**: 33.998015, -118.479228
- **Claimed**: unclaimed

## About
Gnarwhal Coffee is a thoughtful cafe on Main Street in Santa Monica, CA, rooted in a commitment to organic, regenerative coffee, matcha, and tea. Every bean is USDA-Certified Organic and sourced from small farms that prioritize the planet. The cafe partners with local nonprofits, so each purchase supports the surrounding community. Specialty drinks like the Baja Brew nitro cold brew and spirulina matcha have won a loyal following among regulars. The relaxed, welcoming space suits solo work sessions and group hangouts equally well, and sits close enough to the beach for an easy stroll after.

## Hours
- Monday: 7am - 4pm
- Tuesday: 7am - 4pm
- Wednesday: 7am - 4pm
- Thursday: 7am - 4pm
- Friday: 7am - 4pm
- Saturday: 7am - 4pm
- Sunday: 7am - 4pm

## Highlights
- **Certified organic coffee** — Every roast is USDA-Certified Organic, sourced from small regenerative farms.
- **Spirulina matcha** — The spirulina matcha latte is praised for its vibrant color and balanced flavor.
- **Baja brew nitro** — This house specialty cold brew is smooth, creamy, and lightly spiced with cinnamon.
- **Community giving** — A portion of every in-store and online purchase goes to local nonprofits.

## Amenities
- Credit Card
- Outdoor Seating
- Free Wi-Fi
- Delivery
- Take Out
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Masks Required
- Staff Wears Masks

## FAQ
### Where is Gnarwhal Coffee located?
Gnarwhal Coffee is at 3101 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405, close enough to the beach for an easy walk after your visit.

### What are Gnarwhal Coffee's hours?
Gnarwhal Coffee is open daily from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including weekends.

### What does Gnarwhal Coffee serve?
Gnarwhal Coffee serves USDA-Certified Organic espresso drinks, specialty nitro cold brews, matcha lattes, and teas. Popular choices include the Baja Brew nitro cold brew, the spirulina matcha latte, the vanilla macchiato, and a cardamom coffee. All drinks are made with ingredients sourced from small, regenerative farms.

### What are popular items at Gnarwhal Coffee?
Regulars frequently highlight the Baja Brew nitro cold brew, described as a smooth, cinnamon-forward cold brew, and the spirulina matcha latte, praised for its vibrant color and high-quality matcha flavor. The almond milk cappuccino and vanilla macchiato are also consistent favorites among guests.

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### Is Gnarwhal Coffee good for working or studying?
Yes. The cafe is well suited for solo work and study sessions, with free WiFi and outdoor seating available. Reviewers specifically note that the space has a serious, focused energy that helps you get things done.

### Does Gnarwhal Coffee support any charitable causes?
With every purchase made in-store or online, Gnarwhal Coffee donates to local nonprofits in the Santa Monica area.

### How can I contact Gnarwhal Coffee or learn more?
You can reach Gnarwhal Coffee by phone at (424) 268-4000. To browse their full menu and learn more about their sourcing and mission, visit gnarwhalcoffee.com.

### Is Gnarwhal Coffee good for groups or family visits?
Gnarwhal Coffee works well for a range of occasions, from casual solo visits to group hangouts and family outings. The cafe offers outdoor seating, a welcoming atmosphere, and a menu broad enough to suit different tastes.

## Reviews
### britleyelizabeth — 5.0/5 · Mar 7, 2022
#organic get the almond milk cappuccino ☕️ #santamonica #cafe

### justeatit — 5.0/5 · Aug 28, 2025
The matcha spirulina was gorgeous. Not too sweet and refreshing. You don’t taste the spirulina but get the delicious matcha flavors.

### lafoodiebea — 5.0/5 · Mar 3, 2025
Popular coffee shop! They have all the regular espresso drinks with a few specialty ones. I got the Baja Brew which was described as an horchata cold brew. I enjoyed it but it didn’t really taste like horchata. It wasn’t sweet at all (which I liked) and it was more like a cinnamon coffee.

### worldfoodie — 5.0/5 · Aug 13, 2025
Close enough to beach to walk but serious enough place to get some work done

### salamwreck — 5.0/5 · Mar 16, 2025
Good hot cup of cardamom coffee. Pretty good!

### justeatit — 5.0/5 · Sep 10, 2025
This is such a cute cafe and the spirulina matcha was perfectly sweetened. It tasted like high quality matcha. And the colors were gorgeous!

### savvy_slayz — 4.3/5 · Oct 23, 2025
Coffee shop is very cute and inviting, coffee is decent priced and taste very yummy.

### user_427646352 — 5.0/5 · Nov 19, 2025
Iced vanilla macchiato

### user_427646352 — 5.0/5 · Nov 19, 2025
Back at Gnarwhal. Haven’t been here in a while. I got a vanilla macchiato. Lite on the sweetener.

### jnnfrthefoodie — 3.8/5 · Aug 28, 2022
a simple coffee shop where it seems they really pride themselves on the coffee and not the extra syrups and sugars. i got the matcha latte bc (tmi) i didnt wanna risk a restroom emergency lol and it was alright. it wasnt sweetened and a tad more milky than matcha but take this was a grain of salt bc it seems coffee is really their specialty so i would go back to try their coffee on a day where i wouldnt be out the whole day but their matcha needs improvement