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Primo Passo Coffee Co

4.5 ★★★★★ 578 Google reviews · Coffee shop · Coffee roastery · Cafe

Roasts in-house Wholesale EspressoPour OverCold Brew great espressopour-over barcold brew on tapfresh pastriesfriendly baristas

This casual coffeehouse features indoor & outdoor seating, plus a chic, glass-heavy space.

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702 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

(323) 546-4702

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Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–6 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–6 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–6 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–6 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM–6 PM

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What's in the cup

What Primo Passo Coffee Co is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

Espresso 5 mentions

“The espresso beans are perfectly roasted, not too dark, and the flavor comes through beautifully balanced with the most luxurious, silky-smooth microfoam layer on top.”

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🫖 Pour Over 2 mentions

“I had a Guatemala pour over which was fabulous, deep flavor and smooth finish.”

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🧊 Cold Brew 2 mentions

“Pictured is their New Orleans style cold brew and am already consumed slice of coffee cake; both of which are exceptionally good.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 578 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

great espresso 3 mentions
🫖 pour-over bar 2 mentions

“I had a Guatemala pour over which was fabulous, deep flavor and smooth finish.”

🧊 cold brew on tap 2 mentions

“Pictured is their New Orleans style cold brew and am already consumed slice of coffee cake; both of which are exceptionally good.”

🥐 fresh pastries 7 mentions

“For pastries, I had the everything croissant with cream cheese (20/10) and she had the triple blueberry muffin (15/10).”

😊 friendly baristas 4 mentions

“baristas were knowledgeable, ingredients mostly made inhouse, and i was left pretty much to chill, do some work and not be bothered.”

What customers say

super chill coffee spot in santa monica serving up some serious bean to cup brews. music playlist is shoegaze, alternative/indie, dreamy chill. american musician Alex G was on when i was there.

★★★★★ — Rozz, 2025-06

Nice location, great coffee. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. The aroma of freshly brewed beans fills the air, enticing customers to indulge in their favorite caffeinated beverages.

★★★★☆ — Joseph, 2024-06

I’m certain that this is the best cappuccino on the west side! The espresso beans are perfectly roasted, not too dark, and the flavor comes through beautifully balanced with the most luxurious, silky-smooth microfoam layer on top.

★★★★★ — Abijah, 2025-02

you can get a pretty good cup of high quality coffee here. The baristas actually know what they're doing which is also reassuring. $10-12 for the pour over is a little bit excessive.

★★★★☆ — F., 2026-05

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