Gnarwhal Coffee Co.

Name: Gnarwhal Coffee Co.
Address: 3101 Main Street, Unit D, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
Price range: $
Rating: 4.4

Santa Monica · Coffee Shop

3101 Main Street, Unit D, Santa Monica, CA, 90405Directions

4.4338 reviews

People say this cafe offers great quality coffee, delicious matcha, and tasty baked goods like banana bread and croissants. They also highlight the pleasant atmosphere, clean restrooms, and helpful staff. Some reviews mention the staff can be unprofessional.

Main Street coffee, laptop buzz, and 5,547 Blackbird check-ins.

Gnarwhal Coffee Co. is a $ Coffee Shop restaurant in Santa Monica, Santa Monica. It has logged 7,453 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday mornings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Grab an iced americano with salted vanilla cream top and find a spot. The indoor seating offers a moment to regroup from Main Street.

Google Places/ updated 120d ago

Why go

Gnarwhal Coffee Co. keeps it straightforward with coffee, tea, and treats. It's a reliable stop near Venice Beach, known for consistent service and a pleasant atmosphere. Owner Nick Monica and baristas like Shy maintain the operation. Reviews note the coffee runs strong—often stronger than competitors—and the cereal milk matcha merits attention.

Google Places/ updated 120d ago

Neighborhood story

Gnarwhal sits on Main Street, about a 10–12 minute walk from the Venice Beach Boardwalk, near other eateries and shops.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird has recorded 7,453 all-time check-ins at Gnarwhal Coffee Co.
Friday and Tuesday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google rating: 4.4 stars from 353 reviews.
One reviewer called out an iced americano with salted vanilla cream top.
A reviewer described it as 10–12 minutes on foot from Venice Beach Boardwalk.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Blackbird has logged 7,453 on-chain check-ins here, with Friday and Tuesday as the busiest days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Good to know

Plenty of indoor seating is available.
Restrooms are for customers only.
The coffee is notably strong.

Google Places/ updated 120d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastDessert

Drinks

Coffee

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor seatingRestroom

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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The room in motion

Activity472

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7,453

Neighborhood

Santa Monica

Last 30 days

472 check ins

−36% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually quiet right now

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Inside Gnarwhal Coffee Co.

The experience

Grab an iced americano with salted vanilla cream top and find a spot. The indoor seating offers a moment to regroup from Main Street.

Google Places/ updated 120d ago

Review signal

4.4

338 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Gnarwhal Coffee Co.?

Gnarwhal Coffee Co. has logged 7,453 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Gnarwhal Coffee Co. busiest?

Gnarwhal Coffee Co. is busiest on Saturday mornings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Gnarwhal Coffee Co. serve?

Gnarwhal Coffee Co. serves Coffee Shop and 10X Coffee Club cuisine.

How expensive is Gnarwhal Coffee Co.?

Gnarwhal Coffee Co. is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Gnarwhal Coffee Co.?

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

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