Un Caffe Altamura in Manhattan Beach

The tables are SUPER close to each other, so be ready to make some friends. The food is consistently good and the menu changes often enough not to get too bored. Be patient with waiting for a table in weekends, though! Theyre very busy and the kitchen is hopping.

Cute place in Manhattan Beach. Parking is troublesome but the food and coffee here is excellent. The waiters were attentive. They had a bit of trouble with the coffee order and brought us a free croissant plate to say sorry. I had the bacon chipotle burrito and highly recommended the chefs special.

Johnny, Im in Manhattan Beach today where should I go? LOOK NO FURTHER. I DIRECT EVERYONE WITH 2 EARS TO THIS PLACE.It reminds me of what I daydream of when I picture a perfect cafe on the Amalfi coast, a beautiful tasteful interior without being ostentatious. A cafe where everything has a purpose and functionality, and this functionally brings about an effortless simplicity. At one table there is a gentlemen draped in all linen with a white fedora, drinking his coffee reading his newspaper, and at another there is a beautiful couple in their late 20s splitting a croissant, laughing vivaciously just enjoying being in the presence of one another. Ahhhh, young love.Locking back in here, my b.Let me put you on this Honey Lavender Latte, or as Manhattan Beach locals call it, The Elixir of Life. Tbh I dont even like lattes and neither does my brother, but we always get one when we come here.After the latte, the vet move is to order the smoked chipotle tomato bisque soup. This is like the Wayne Gretzky of tomato bisque soups.I went with the Simple Breakfast as I love just that, a simple breakfast. lol. The eggs: perfect, the fruit: fresh, the bacon: delicious, and the bread: pre-buttered. Pre-buttered bread is so mf underrated.I need to shoutout the entire staff for being so welcoming and engaging, they really make you feel right at home. I specifically need to highlight Alexa, who is actually the GOAT. Every restaurant and cafe owner can learn something from her. She has literally everyone in Manhattan Beach thinking she is their best friend, and I mean this in the best way possible. A lot of restaurant owners or managers make the rounds throughout their restaurant, stopping by the table with a forced smile that anyone with a decent EQ can see right through, but not Alexa. It really does feel authentic from her. When I told her I was moving out to Alphabet City in nyc, she had like a 10 minute conversation with me about it and how she loves Alphabet City and she is so excited/jealous. You cant teach this skillset.She loves this cafe and the city and this passion oozes out of her. I for one cant help but be inspired by this level of passion.MANHATTAN BEACH, STAND UP!!!!!

The Service: The service is so wonderful. The staffs are super attentive with smile on their face.The Food: Great brunch menu! The plating is so beautiful and appetizing. Love their salad, huge portion! Perfect to share. Also, their French toast is amazing. The toast is thick and flavorful, drizzle with maple syrup.... so good!The Parking: Street metered parking and parking structure nearby. (P.S. for the holiday season, the city offers FREE parking in that area!)After brunch, take a short walk to the beach! Bonus~

One of the best sophisticated cafe dining experiences in Los Angeles. Woman-owned who is a trained chef and the menu options reflect this! I have had Breakfast and lunches, and yet to experience the wine bar in the evening. Worth the trip to Manhattan Beach if they are in LA.

Thanks a bunch for the tasty and healthy lunch today! So thrilled to have stumbled upon my new go-to spot in the area!

Awesome Chipotle Burrito - Trust me, I will be back for more. The location is cool, it is downtown Manhattan Beach 🏖️

Delicious! I had the chef inspired breakfast (with eggs over hard, thank you!), bacon, and a side of caper potatoes. Caper potatoes?! Yes, please! I love capers so it was a treat to have them added in this unique way. Staff was very kind and helpful. The owner was present and was incredibly personable. She was genuinely interested in our thoughts about the meal and took the time to casually chat with us. I have to agree with others that the parking was tricky but not a deterrent for a planned return! We’ll find a way because it’s worth it. A must try.

LOOK at the presentation of this yogurt bowl!I ordered a latte with pistachio milk, and this yogurt bowl. The latte tasted great and the fruits were fresh! It was 10 minutes walk from the beach, and the atmosphere was great. There is also outside seating.

After eating here twice, this is my new favorite restaurant in MB. The food quality is the biggest pro for me. Fruit is always extremely fresh, eggs and vegetables prepared perfectly & coffee is delicious. Amazingly fresh ingredients, kind service and super fair prices. Most places seem mediocre in MB after eating here.