Menotti's is a individualistic and tasteful cafe located in Venice. It's close to the beach, so next time you decide to have a beach day, make a stop at Menotti's.
Menotti's is not your average coffee shop. To roast their coffee they use Four Barrel coffee, a great roaster that roasts beans from all around the world. Not only do they have great tasting coffee, but their latte art is spectacular. The barista that was helping me has won awards and has a Instagram dedicated to his latte art (Check out his Instagram: @nicely85). They also play old classics on their vintage record player and have the most adorable turquoise espresso machine.
While I could go all day telling you what I love about Menotti's, I'm just going to name a few.
1. Secret menu
This was my favorite part of the shop- their secret menu. Most coffeeshops do not have a secret menu, so I thought this was unique and cool. The drinks on their secret menu all looked so good I couldn't decide. If it was up to me, I would have ordered everything off the secret menu.
2. Drinks
WOW.... my drink was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. I got a vanilla (excuse my French) bullshit, which is basically their version of a vanilla latte. The vanilla syrup used in my drink was homemade, not out of a bottle, which made the drink even better. The vanilla bullshit is a drink on the secret menu and is a perfect combination of both bitter and sweet.
3. Cookies
So, on my drive there, I looked Menotti's up on Yelp. I saw a comment about their chocolate chip cookies and it said that I had to get one....and that's exactly what I did. When I bought their cookie, I knew I made the right choice. It was homemade- 'nuff said- but it was gooey in the center, crispy on the outside, and chocolatey all around.
4. Baristas
I had never been to coffee shop where the baristas were so welcoming, social, and kind until I went to Menotti's. The barista whose Instagram is listed above was the one working that day, and his nickname is Nicely. Why? Because he so nice. He made lots of friendly conversation with me, and gave me a free drink (of course I could not refuse... it's a free cup of coffee). The drink was delicious; it was some sort of espresso tonic with orange zest. Basically, it was tonic water, a shot of espresso, and orange zest. Usually, I am not a big fan of orange in my coffee, but this drink was so interesting that I didn't even mind the orange.
Some good news regarding Menotti's. It has been open for about 3 years, and because they are doing so well, they are opening another shop. WOOHOO!
Overall, Menotti's is a special shop. The staff is kind, the drinks and food are scrumptious, and the atmosphere is beautiful. Thank you Menotti's for a fantastic cup of coffee that made my day, hope to be back soon.
Address: 56 Windward Ave, Venice, CA, 90291
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