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Cafe Ruisseau/Santa Monica

Santa Monica · Coffee Shop

2834 Colorado Avenue, Santa MonicaDirections
4.5★★★★★★★★★★189 reviews

People say this cafe offers delicious coffee, including unique seasonal lattes and flavorful decaf options, along with tasty chia bowls and pastries. They also highlight the welcoming, friendly atmosphere, noting it's a great spot for both socializing and studying. Guests mention the staff are kind and provide excellent service.

Data-backed coffee stop with praised chia bowls and weekday pull.

Cafe Ruisseau is a $$ Coffee Shop restaurant in Santa Monica, Santa Monica. It has logged 3,897 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Tuesday mornings; check ins are up 21% over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

2834 Colorado Avenue · Santa Monica

Monday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
caferuisseau.com

The experience

Coffee shop known for its delicious coffee, tea, and croissants, and featuring live performances.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Cafe Ruisseau is a $ coffee shop with 3,897 all-time Blackbird check-ins, with Tuesday and Wednesday standing out as its busiest days. Google backs up the pull with a 4.5 rating across 199 reviews.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Cafe Ruisseau has 3,897 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Tuesday and Wednesday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 199 reviews.
  • Highlighted praise calls out pistachio and hazelnut chia bowls.
  • One review frames it as a cozy remote-work stop with quality music.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Cafe Ruisseau has logged 3,897 Blackbird check-ins, with Tuesday and Wednesday leading the weekly rush.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastDessert

Drinks

Coffee

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor seatingGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

brunch

  • Toast with prosciutto, arugula, pistachios, and balsamic

  • Avocado toast

    with cherry tomatoes, bean sprouts, boiled egg

  • Strawberry and blueberry toast

  • Blueberry and banana toast

  • Breakfast burrito

  • Turkey and cheese croissant

coffee

  • Caffe Latte

  • Iced coffee

non-alcoholic

  • Iced chai

dessert

  • Croissant with powdered sugar

  • Chocolate muffin

  • Assorted pastries

seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity297
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Flynet check ins

3,897

Neighborhood

Santa Monica

Last 30 days

297 check ins

+21% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually quiet right now

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2834 Colorado Avenue · Santa Monica

Monday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Inside Cafe Ruisseau

The experience

Coffee shop known for its delicious coffee, tea, and croissants, and featuring live performances.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.5

189 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Guide

Inside Cafe Ruisseau

The experience

Coffee shop known for its delicious coffee, tea, and croissants, and featuring live performances.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Cafe Ruisseau is a $ coffee shop with 3,897 all-time Blackbird check-ins, with Tuesday and Wednesday standing out as its busiest days. Google backs up the pull with a 4.5 rating across 199 reviews.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.5

189 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

brunch

  • Toast with prosciutto, arugula, pistachios, and balsamic

  • Avocado toast

    with cherry tomatoes, bean sprouts, boiled egg

  • Strawberry and blueberry toast

  • Blueberry and banana toast

  • Breakfast burrito

  • Turkey and cheese croissant

coffee

  • Caffe Latte

  • Iced coffee

non-alcoholic

  • Iced chai

dessert

  • Croissant with powdered sugar

  • Chocolate muffin

  • Assorted pastries

seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastDessert

Drinks

Coffee

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor seatingGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Cafe Ruisseau has 3,897 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Tuesday and Wednesday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 199 reviews.
  • Highlighted praise calls out pistachio and hazelnut chia bowls.
  • One review frames it as a cozy remote-work stop with quality music.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Cafe Ruisseau has logged 3,897 Blackbird check-ins, with Tuesday and Wednesday leading the weekly rush.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Cafe Ruisseau.

  • Bower Surf Club

    Venice

    6MIN WALK
  • Le Great Outdoor Restaurant

    Santa Monica

    6MIN WALK
  • LOKL HAUS

    Santa Monica

    7MIN WALK
  • Milo & Olive

    Santa Monica

    12MIN WALK

FAQ

How popular is Cafe Ruisseau?

Cafe Ruisseau has logged 3,897 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins are up 21% over the past month.

When is Cafe Ruisseau busiest?

Cafe Ruisseau is busiest on Tuesday mornings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Cafe Ruisseau serve?

Cafe Ruisseau serves Coffee Shop and 10X Coffee Club cuisine.

How expensive is Cafe Ruisseau?

Cafe Ruisseau is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Cafe Ruisseau?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Cafe Ruisseau in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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