Uppers Cafe

Great food and service! Highly recommend..

European desserts amazing. Not too sweet. Beautiful grafitty (fresco) on the wall. Coffee right what I like.

Most Amazing cakes EVER!!!!! I have used their cakes for the last 2 birthday parties for my daughter and she exceeds my expectations every time. Also, they make an amazing Latte!!

Food was amazing, all employees were very nice and attentive, and a nice little patio outside to dine!

Upper's Cafe is a true gem with a serious attention to details. There's a reason why people give them the coveted 5-star reviews! Because they deserve it! From the quality of the coffee to the baked good and deliciously prepared food items, you absolutely cannot go wrong. Treat yourself to an amazing coffee with a great meal and a side of awesome customer service. The photo should provide some serious evidence of my claims. This place is the real deal - test me and try it for yourself! (GET THE CHEF'S BAGEL - IT'S INSANE)

Uppers has excellent coffee and food. Really nice employees. Nice location. The streets are more clean too in their area.

Great ambiance. Pretty chill. Service is great. Food is delicious.

Had a great experience here! Popped in for lunch and it was quick, easy, and delicious. Ordered at the front and sat on the back patio. It had ample shade and was super cutely decorated. I got the avocado toast and really enjoyed it! It was light and fresh. Will definitely be coming back here!

If you like sauerkraut, Pastrami sandwich will blow your taste buds out of your mouth, it’s that good! Amazing coffee, breakfast, European pastries, and custom cakes! Looking forward to my next visit. Update: visited recently and got a slice of Triple Berry Cake with coffee. Amazing!!!

My family ordered a cake from here for my law school graduation and it was amazing! The design was impressive and the flavors (vanilla with triple berry compote) were incredible. It was ready for pick up on time and everyone loved it. I would highly recommend ordering a dessert from here for any special occasion!

Breakfast burrito (without beans) was incredibly tasty. Baked roasted potatoes were excellent too.

This place is a gem in the neighborhood. There’s a great back patio too! I recommend the chefs bagel.

This place is a must try if in the area! It’s always a pleasure to support a small family business like this 🙌 My lunch go to is usually a Smoked Salmon Croissant and a Latte ☕️ Don’t forget to try their sweets too 🤫 Thank You Raimonda and Tomas! 🇱🇹

A+ service, atmosphere value, presentation and taste. If I was local I’d be here multiple times a week. Had the breakfast burrito and latte. Seems like other folks agree

Stopped in here for breakfast and maybe a pastry, asked the super sweet woman if they did breakfast sandwiches (which I later realized weren’t even on the menu) and she said “sure! I can make you one up!” and proceeded to make a phenomenal bacon, egg and cheese on croissant sandwich. They were so very kind and positive, great vibes, great food!

The employees were friendly and very helpful. The food was fantastic from the Coffee to the sandwiches and the pastries were fantastic. Good quaint vibe inside the cafe. Overall would recommend.

Very cute little coffee and bakery shop. Nice servers who were polite and courteous. We ordered the smoked salmon avocado toast, croissant, egg salad sandwich & French toast. Food was excellent and fresh. Highly recommend!

If I could give the service more than 5 stars, I would. Very welcoming and friendly team. Love all of the house baked goods. Breakfast sandwich was great!

Great coffee and sandwiches ! Uppers is one of my favorite cafes.

Very helpful with my decision of what delicious treat to get. Which ended up being the honey cake. It was tasty, not too sweet and the coffee is good. I am editing this review as I have stopped by again and got the blueberry tart thing and it was delicious. French toast is worth getting as well. Always friendly service.

The espresso drinks and breakfast options are pretty solid. The staff is really nice and the patio seating is pretty chill

First time in California and we gave this café a shot! Very cute outdoor patio that's perfect for an intimate date. Staff was friendly and the food was delectable!

Been here a couple times and consistently excellent quality. The omelette took a while but it was perfectly made and super flavorful. My friends quinoa salad was excellent and the latte was great as well. Highly recommended.

This a coffee & bakeshop lover’s little paradise. I recently had the pleasure of visiting this charming coffee & bakeshop, with a nice patio area, and it exceeded my expectation. I met one of their staff, Remy, and assisted me on my selection to have a nice treat for myself during my daily coffee break. In addition to their outstanding coffee and extended menu for Tea, Breakfast all-day, salads, sandwiches and others, this coffee shop also offered a delectable selection of pastries and snacks. Their pastries were fresh, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their coffee. I tried the Basque Burnt Cheesecake and the Apricot Pistachio Scone, with a Latte, and it was very delicious! *Second visit, had the pleasure and honor to met the owner and head baker: Raimonda Gintaliene. What a great person to be in charge! Also met Bryan, who was assisting me during my second visit, and he was so kind, y habla español!* I tried the Blueberry Custard and Orange Cake, IT WAS AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!* Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or simply looking for a cozy spot to relax, Uppers is the place to be. I wish the best of success to the owner and keep doing a great job! Definitely I’ll come back soon, if I can find a parking spot… which have been very difficult in the area, but it’s worth the wait and try.

I got the veggie panini and an iced matcha w/ oat milk; both were very good. My brother ordered a french toast that he vacuumed down in 5 seconds and my dad ordered an omelette that he could not get enough of. Everything was just so fresh and healthy. The service was great and the employees are so friendly! I definitely suggest eating in the back patio, the atmosphere is just amazing!

parked across the street in the morning. delicious breakfast burrito and iced americano! burrito comes with seasoned potatoes with onions and red bell pepper. also ordered the chef’s bagel for my mom which she enjoyed. will definitely be back!

I absolutely love this cafe! Def a hidden gem in Santa Monica. I got the Brioche Bun Egg Sandwich and it came with potatoes for about $13 and it was splendid 🧚🏾‍♀️🧚🏾‍♀️I’m definitely returning and the back outdoor seating was amazing esp for summertime afternoon!!

Love this cute new place!! Chocolate cherry tartlet is amazingly delicious! Top notch coffee and croissants, cant wait to try one of their lunches. Seating inside and outside

Oğuz Berkay Fidan

They have a delicious breakfast burrito -- I highly recommend trying it. Their coffee also tastes better than Starbucks. If you want to try something new, you should definitely check this place out. Servers are also kind and friendly. It's like you're at home. Ambience of the patio is also so silence, peaceful to sit and work there.

Victor Bilgen

If I could give the service more than 5 stars, I would. Very welcoming and friendly team. Love all of the house baked goods. Breakfast sandwich was great!

Amitis Neek

Great coffee and sandwiches ! Uppers is one of my favorite cafes.

Satish Kartha

Very cute little coffee and bakery shop. Nice servers who were polite and courteous. We ordered the smoked salmon avocado toast, croissant, egg salad sandwich & French toast. Food was excellent and fresh. Highly recommend!

MN Ph

The espresso drinks and breakfast options are pretty solid. The staff is really nice and the patio seating is pretty chill

Cam Bowman

Very helpful with my decision of what delicious treat to get. Which ended up being the honey cake. It was tasty, not too sweet and the coffee is good. I am editing this review as I have stopped by again and got the blueberry tart thing and it was delicious. French toast is worth getting as well. Always friendly service.

Pierce McFarlane

First time in California and we gave this café a shot! Very cute outdoor patio that's perfect for an intimate date. Staff was friendly and the food was delectable!

Aje NewAje

Been here a couple times and consistently excellent quality. The omelette took a while but it was perfectly made and super flavorful. My friends quinoa salad was excellent and the latte was great as well. Highly recommended.

Steve Anthony

Upper's Cafe is a true gem with a serious attention to details. There's a reason why people give them the coveted 5-star reviews! Because they deserve it! From the quality of the coffee to the baked good and deliciously prepared food items, you absolutely cannot go wrong. Treat yourself to an amazing coffee with a great meal and a side of awesome customer service. The photo should provide some serious evidence of my claims. This place is the real deal - test me and try it for yourself! (GET THE CHEF'S BAGEL - IT'S INSANE)

Aastha Gaur

Great ambiance. Pretty chill. Service is great. Food is delicious.

Gabriel Resto Aranda

This a coffee & bakeshop lover’s little paradise. I recently had the pleasure of visiting this charming coffee & bakeshop, with a nice patio area, and it exceeded my expectation. I met one of their staff, Remy, and assisted me on my selection to have a nice treat for myself during my daily coffee break. In addition to their outstanding coffee and extended menu for Tea, Breakfast all-day, salads, sandwiches and others, this coffee shop also offered a delectable selection of pastries and snacks. Their pastries were fresh, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their coffee. I tried the Basque Burnt Cheesecake and the Apricot Pistachio Scone, with a Latte, and it was very delicious! *Second visit, had the pleasure and honor to met the owner and head baker: Raimonda Gintaliene. What a great person to be in charge! Also met Bryan, who was assisting me during my second visit, and he was so kind, y habla español!* I tried the Blueberry Custard and Orange Cake, IT WAS AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!* Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or simply looking for a cozy spot to relax, Uppers is the place to be. I wish the best of success to the owner and keep doing a great job! Definitely I’ll come back soon, if I can find a parking spot… which have been very difficult in the area, but it’s worth the wait and try.

Simplx Rose

I got the veggie panini and an iced matcha w/ oat milk; both were very good. My brother ordered a french toast that he vacuumed down in 5 seconds and my dad ordered an omelette that he could not get enough of. Everything was just so fresh and healthy. The service was great and the employees are so friendly! I definitely suggest eating in the back patio, the atmosphere is just amazing!

jennifer p

parked across the street in the morning. delicious breakfast burrito and iced americano! burrito comes with seasoned potatoes with onions and red bell pepper. also ordered the chef’s bagel for my mom which she enjoyed. will definitely be back!

Sinai

I absolutely love this cafe! Def a hidden gem in Santa Monica. I got the Brioche Bun Egg Sandwich and it came with potatoes for about $13 and it was splendid 🧚🏾‍♀️🧚🏾‍♀️I’m definitely returning and the back outdoor seating was amazing esp for summertime afternoon!!

One of my fav grab n go morning spots. Just tried the mixed berry gluten-free muffin and was BLOWN AWAY by how flavorful it was. Lovely texture, and it was still warm from the oven. I sometimes worry that gf-options might be so-so choices, and I don't have any reason I need to choose those, but this looked so good I had to try it. So happy I did. And the woman behind the counter was lovely to chat with for a few moments. Can't wait to go back again on a future visit to SM.

Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop has become my go-to spot whenever I'm in Santa Monica. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for catching up with friends or getting some work done over a great cup of coffee. The pastries are absolutely delicious – you can tell everything is made fresh. I'm particularly fond of their croissants, which are perfectly flaky and buttery. Their coffee is consistently excellent, and the baristas clearly know what they're doing. What really sets Uppers apart is the friendly staff. Everyone is welcoming and attentive without being overbearing. The space itself is clean and well-maintained with a cozy neighborhood cafe vibe that makes you want to linger. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or a relaxed afternoon coffee break, Uppers delivers every time. It's one of those local spots that makes the community feel special. Highly recommend!

Everything we had was spot on amazing. The chicken sandwich is now my go to. Beautiful hidden dining area in the back as well. Love to support our local businesses

Amazing breakfast burrito. Tastes super Homemade, fresh, light, and flavorful. Excellent coffee drinks too. An overall really nice cafe that i will definitely visit again.

Brian McCord

One of my fav grab n go morning spots. Just tried the mixed berry gluten-free muffin and was BLOWN AWAY by how flavorful it was. Lovely texture, and it was still warm from the oven. I sometimes worry that gf-options might be so-so choices, and I don't have any reason I need to choose those, but this looked so good I had to try it. So happy I did. And the woman behind the counter was lovely to chat with for a few moments. Can't wait to go back again on a future visit to SM.

Alena S

Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop has become my go-to spot whenever I'm in Santa Monica. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for catching up with friends or getting some work done over a great cup of coffee. The pastries are absolutely delicious – you can tell everything is made fresh. I'm particularly fond of their croissants, which are perfectly flaky and buttery. Their coffee is consistently excellent, and the baristas clearly know what they're doing. What really sets Uppers apart is the friendly staff. Everyone is welcoming and attentive without being overbearing. The space itself is clean and well-maintained with a cozy neighborhood cafe vibe that makes you want to linger. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or a relaxed afternoon coffee break, Uppers delivers every time. It's one of those local spots that makes the community feel special. Highly recommend!

Riya Mittal

Amazing breakfast burrito. Tastes super Homemade, fresh, light, and flavorful. Excellent coffee drinks too. An overall really nice cafe that i will definitely visit again.

The lady who took the order was very friendly and respectful. The outdoor place is amazing and food as well. However, they forgot to bring the cookie and we reminded them to bring.

I wish I could give the food 5 stars because the service and cozy patio are. From the moment i walked in i was greeted by the friendliest staff person who just made you feel welcomed, at ease and happy. Knowledgeable about all the speciality items, accommodated all our food modifications, just a great guy. We tried the very interesting Scandinavian honey comb cake (you can’t miss it when you walk in) - slightly sweet and light as air and delightful with coffee. The banana orange cake was also light and moist, great for breakfast. Unfortunately the homemade bagel (which we got as a breakfast sandwich) and the breakfast panini lacked a bit of flavor and the side potatoes were dry and underwhelming, but the bacon was excellent. All in all, it gets the job done for breakfast, but i’d come back to try more pastries like the cheesecake and for the vibes. Good place to catch up with a friend.

We ordered the Chefs Bagel and the Uppers Brioche Bun. The Chefs Bagel had salmon that didn’t seem fresh. The Brioche Bun sandwich was very good, all ingredients came together. Orange juice was very good too :)

Berry tartlet was spectacular, burrito was pretty good too and nice touch with the salad. Price is to be expected, as inflation hits everywhere.

The place is cute, but the parking is a issue. There is no space in the front cafe, and you have to walk all the way around to get seat. But overall the food and vibe is very calm.

Had espresso. Quite good quality of espresso for American standards, impeccable service, good atmosphere for a morning coffee - but, as a European, why would you serve espresso in a glass cup???

KIRTI GUPTA

The place is cute, but the parking is a issue. There is no space in the front cafe, and you have to walk all the way around to get seat. But overall the food and vibe is very calm.

Georgi Kadiev

Had espresso. Quite good quality of espresso for American standards, impeccable service, good atmosphere for a morning coffee - but, as a European, why would you serve espresso in a glass cup???

Honestly, I don’t know why this place has such good ratings. It’s a small place, and the menu is limited to mostly sandwiches and a few brunch items. There’s only one table inside; the rest is a bar with three stools (that don’t even reach the height of the table) and two small armchairs with a tiny table. We ordered the omelette and the Easy avocado toast, a coffee, and a bottled juice (no fresh juices available). I didn’t like the omelette because it was basically just the egg covering everything else, with some rustic potatoes on the side. My husband liked the sandwich. There was a variety of pastries that we didn’t try. We also ordered the soup of the day, which was a tomato basil cream. It was a large portion. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t extraordinary either.

Muriel Bravo

Honestly, I don’t know why this place has such good ratings. It’s a small place, and the menu is limited to mostly sandwiches and a few brunch items. There’s only one table inside; the rest is a bar with three stools (that don’t even reach the height of the table) and two small armchairs with a tiny table. We ordered the omelette and the Easy avocado toast, a coffee, and a bottled juice (no fresh juices available). I didn’t like the omelette because it was basically just the egg covering everything else, with some rustic potatoes on the side. My husband liked the sandwich. There was a variety of pastries that we didn’t try. We also ordered the soup of the day, which was a tomato basil cream. It was a large portion. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t extraordinary either.

This establishment has a back patio. In order to find it you have to make make a left in the parking lot and then a left in the alley. The woman who manages mentions “two lefts” and when shared I was confused she said “oh well, sorry you feel that way”. I’ve never had anyone be so dismissive and disrespectful. The food is decent the energy of kindness is not here. Choose another place for your peace of mind.