Ministry of Coffee

Name: Ministry of Coffee
Address: 8253 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, 90046
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.1

West Hollywood · Coffee Shop

8253 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, 90046Directions

4.1495 reviews

UCLA-adjacent coffee, salmon breakfast plates, and scarce weekend seats.

Ministry of Coffee is a $$ Coffee Shop restaurant in West Hollywood. It has logged 119 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday mornings; check ins are up 26% over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

Ministry of Coffee is a $$ coffee shop and cafe near UCLA with a 4.1 Google rating from 495 reviews. The strongest signals are breakfast, coffee, pastries, and a student-heavy atmosphere that reviewers describe as positive, youthful, and study-friendly.

The repeat orders are specific: a croissant with salmon, egg, and avocado; a fluffy salmon omelette with fries, salad, and avocado spread; rich coffee that is not overbearingly sweet; and freshly baked pastries. Service is noted as fast even when the room is busy.

Seating is part of the calculus. One reviewer prefers the outdoor tables because the interior smells strongly of food, while another warns that weekend seats can be hard to land.

editorial/ updated 19d ago

Neighborhood story

Ministry of Coffee sits near UCLA in the Westwood coffee-shop scene, where student traffic and study-friendly demand shape the cafe rhythm.

editorial/ updated 19d ago

Fast facts

Google lists Ministry of Coffee at 4.1 stars from 495 reviews.
One reviewer connects the cafe to UCLA-area student traffic.
Weekend seating can be competitive, according to a highlighted review.
Outdoor seating gets a nod, with one reviewer recommending sunscreen.
Salmon shows up in two praised breakfast orders.

editorial/ updated 19d ago

Did you know

A highlighted reviewer calls it their favorite Westwood coffee shop so far, but says weekend seats are hard to get.

editorial/ updated 19d ago

What people say

From real reviews

“fresh salad”
“fresh and I’d”

Great place for breakfast and meeting friends. The food is delicious — I always get the croissant with salmon, egg, and avocado. The coffee is excellent. There’s also a nice selection of desserts — I usually stick with the croissants. It’s located not far from the UCLA campus…

Max Ives7 months ago

I ordered the salmon omelette with fries and salad, and it was a very satisfying plate. The omelette was fluffy and well-cooked, with a generous amount of salmon and a nice balance of flavors. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect as a comfort si…

Diego Sanchez8 months ago

I've been checking out various coffee shops in Westwood recently and so farthest one has been without a doubt my favorite. The coffee is rich and not overbearingly sweet and the pastries are freshly baked and ansolutely delicious. The staff were all really nice and service was…

Piggy Girl11 months ago

Google reviews/ updated 19d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

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Flynet check ins

119

Neighborhood

West Hollywood

Last 30 days

67 check ins

+26% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Ministry of Coffee

Review signal

4.1

495 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 19d ago

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Inside Ministry of Coffee

Why go

Seating is part of the calculus. One reviewer prefers the outdoor tables because the interior smells strongly of food, while another warns that weekend seats can be hard to land.

editorial/ updated 19d ago

Review signal

4.1

495 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 19d ago

What to order

editorial/ updated 19d ago

What people say

From real reviews

“fresh salad”
“fresh and I’d”

Great place for breakfast and meeting friends. The food is delicious — I always get the croissant with salmon, egg, and avocado. The coffee is excellent. There’s also a nice selection of desserts — I usually stick with the croissants. It’s located not far from the UCLA campus…

Max Ives7 months ago

I ordered the salmon omelette with fries and salad, and it was a very satisfying plate. The omelette was fluffy and well-cooked, with a generous amount of salmon and a nice balance of flavors. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect as a comfort si…

Diego Sanchez8 months ago

I've been checking out various coffee shops in Westwood recently and so farthest one has been without a doubt my favorite. The coffee is rich and not overbearingly sweet and the pastries are freshly baked and ansolutely delicious. The staff were all really nice and service was…

Piggy Girl11 months ago

Google reviews/ updated 19d ago

Neighborhood story

Ministry of Coffee sits near UCLA in the Westwood coffee-shop scene, where student traffic and study-friendly demand shape the cafe rhythm.

editorial/ updated 19d ago

Fast facts

Google lists Ministry of Coffee at 4.1 stars from 495 reviews.
One reviewer connects the cafe to UCLA-area student traffic.
Weekend seating can be competitive, according to a highlighted review.
Outdoor seating gets a nod, with one reviewer recommending sunscreen.
Salmon shows up in two praised breakfast orders.

editorial/ updated 19d ago

Did you know

A highlighted reviewer calls it their favorite Westwood coffee shop so far, but says weekend seats are hard to get.

editorial/ updated 19d ago

FAQ

How popular is Ministry of Coffee?

Ministry of Coffee has logged 119 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins are up 26% over the past month.

When is Ministry of Coffee busiest?

Ministry of Coffee is busiest on Saturday mornings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Ministry of Coffee serve?

Ministry of Coffee serves Coffee Shop and Cafe cuisine.

How expensive is Ministry of Coffee?

Ministry of Coffee is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Ministry of Coffee?

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

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