Rocky's Brews & Treats — Restaurant in Santa Monica

I have to come to this building frequently for medical reasons and it's a frustrating, dreary experience. Having a local, friendly barista to greet you is a special thing and it makes my day during a sad season.

Ross is a fantastic, friendly man behind the counter. So knowledgeable and fun! Today is the first day they've opened and even though it was clear things weren't working exactly how he wanted them to, he handled it with class, charm and charisma. This is a local, independently owned coffee shop and the care put into each detail is palpable. I had a loose-leaf English Breakfast tea with cream, and even such a simple order was treated with care. The cup was also COMPLETELY RECYCLABLE, something big chains have been promising for years, but that Rocky's...

Note: The person working here was very nice, served us fast, and served us well. This review does not reflect upon her in any way whatsoever.

It's coffee inside a generic medical building. I don't know what I was expecting. The coffee is bad and expensive. $6.40 for a small vanilla latte that tastes like motel coffee and about the same for a large, burned cappuccino.

I live nearby and...

Cute little spot inside a medical building, small treats available, clean, friendly staff, good variety of drinks. A little pricey but you’re in LA and comparable to other coffee places. Great flavor in the iced Vietnamese coffee, highly recommend and would return if I were in this...