The Refinery

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• Anynomous

  11 December 2017

  Nice coffee and kind staff. Wi-Fi and outlets are spotty. Hours are short.

• Anynomous

  28 November 2017

  Had a delightful Vietnamese Latte on ice that I just can't find anywhere else.One of the best cafes in LA.

• Anynomous

  14 November 2017

  Coffee was pretty good (not the best Latte I've had in LA but definitely up in the top 10) but the WiFi was far too slow. Since that is the main reason we came here, it's a fail - couldn't even load a single Web page.

• Anynomous

  24 August 2017

  I got the lavender latte and they didn't even fill up the whole cup with milk, cost five dollars and they said extra milk would cost more

• Anynomous

  15 July 2017

  Yaro is almost always behind the counter, and is amazing. Everyone I've met is warm, friendly, and takes the customer coffee experience just seriously enough.

• Anynomous

  11 July 2017

  Awesome coffee. No fuss about it. Love it.

• Anynomous

  04 June 2017

  Best coffee I have had in the USA. The gorgeous barista even asked if I prefer a flat white or latte (he knew I was from Melbourne) and even thought they only had latte on the menu, he made me the most amazing flat white! Yum! Do yourself a favour if you want Melbourne quality coffee!

• Anynomous

  10 May 2017

  Love the place so simple.
  The coffee is great. 10 service

• Anynomous

  01 May 2017

  I've always experienced great friendly service here and the coffee has been consistently excellent.

• Anynomous

  09 November 2016

  If you work in downtown Santa Monica, free yourself from the ubiquitous Starbucks, and the idiosyncratic Philz-- and elect The Refinery.
  
  This place has a crazy-friendly staff, and MOST IMPORTANTLY the coffee is transcendent. Delicious. Perfect. The lovingly crafted drinks cause customers to sigh audibly with satisfaction as they take their first sip. All the classic coffee concoctions have a place here -- as well as a few tasty teas.
  
  With each visit, I reflect with pride on my decision to patronize such a fine establishment. The service is quick and efficient without sacrificing quality -- a rare balance to strike in the coffee shop game. You feel as if the composition of your drink was handled with care, but without the self-indulgent posturing you'll find at competitors.
  
  If you're not in a rush to get back to the office, take a moment to enjoy the cool air inside, or warmth of the outdoor seating. The shop invites groups to stay and chat with their ample table seating, while offering bar stools for the staunch individualist seeking respite from the world outside.
  
  If you are truly a discriminating coffee drinker, give these people your money.