Funnel Mill Rare Coffee Tea and Consultant

Phenomenal coffee though the prices point is high. This little abode is definitely one of my favorite coffee shops in Santa Monica. I would say the truffle coffee is a must try. Also a great place for a meeting or to get some off-location office work done.

I have always enjoyed the coffee experience here! Though I live in Long Beach, I try to stop by every time I am in the area. We ordered matcha latte and iced latte. The ice cubes are made of coffee so the flavors stay the same after ices are melted! What a concept!

This isn't just a place to get coffee- this is an experience, if you are open to it. I encourage you to sit at the counter and watch them make your siphoned coffee. I've never seen anything like it. The owners are lovely and full of great info and are happy to talk to you about their beans, farming, history...etc.
Their "menu" is a bit daunting, and their prices are not cheap, but don't be intimidated. Just enjoy! It's worth it.
PS- I didn't have a chance to try any this time, but they are just as passionate and knowledgeable about their incredible tea selections. Can't wait to go back for tea!

I ordered the Mocha Latte CBD and it was one of the best lattes I've ever had, if not THE best. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. I wanted to order 3 more cups, I will definitely be visiting again before my trip is over.

I have been meaning to check this place out for a while based on reviews, and I have to admit the prices scared me off a little (don't want to get addicted to an expensive taste). I am Glad I did. The coffee and teas are truly gourmet and exotic, not to mention tasty. The portions in themselves make the drinks worth the prices. My coffee came in a very large glass with choice of milk and sugar on the side. My friend got a chai latte, and the pot served 3 full glasses. Not to mention, we both agree it was some of the best coffee/tea we'd ever had. Icing on top is that it is all served to you at your table by the barista, along with a cup of water.

The ambiance is super cute with comfy chairs, tables, and outlets everywhere. Great place to do work. I'll be back.

The owner is amazing! She runs this place along with her partner for 15 years!
Amazing choice of tea drinks! My fav is honeybosh (w almond milk, $7, smooth and sweet, perfect for rainy days and cozy evenings). Also, try ceremonial matcha and earl grey.
Moreover, you can ask the owner to find rare sorts if tea and make you favorite drinks at home!

Finished up a tour of LA‘s best coffee shops with this place, the owners were really hospital, and willing to describe the details of their wide selection of coffee and tea. They use traditional techniques as well as modern cutting edge science to extract amazing flavors very high standard of milk steaming, and amazing selection. Definitely recommend the place.

I just went there today. I love coffee and I make a point to try a new coffee shop weekly here in Los Angeles. The staff is very professional, well informed and clearly loved by customers. There’s so many unique coffee options here which makes this place very unique. The ambiance for the location is also nice. Clean and inviting place to do some work for sure. I will definitely come back. If you want a small business to support, definitely come here. Not to mention, this area itself is great to walk around and enjoy some sunshine in. Cheers.

This place is an unexpected tea paradise. My friend suggested it for a coffee date. I had no idea that they also have a wonderful selection of imported teas- mainly Chinese if I remember correctly (green, red, black, white.) I got a cedar red tea, which was so delicious. Since I got a to-go cup, the owner offered me the tea leaves in another cup to take home. I have enjoyed 4 more steepings of those same leaves, all flavorful and calming. The brick and mortar shop is open until September, but after that their teas will still be available online.

The coffee is made with care. The atmosphere is calm, mature, and quiet.

I was early for a car oil change and found this coffee shop. I ordered a latte and sugarless apple pie. The apple pie leaped over my expectations. The crust was soft. The apples where perfect. I didn't expect the great taste from a sugarless apple pie. The latte was perfect. Smooth. Great taste. I haven't had this quality since my visit to Italy. The smell in the coffee shop is phenomenal. Even if you don't drink coffee, stop by and take a smell and have a tea next to the waterfall. So calming. Great place to work and/or relax.

This is my favorite coffee shop in LA. It’s has pros and cons though. The coffee is flat out amazing, the barista is pretty good but when using plant milk they slightly burn the milk as opposed to using something like whole milk. Staff are incredibly friendly and fantastic to work with, they bring you a palate cleanser before you drink your coffee which allows you to really enjoy it. In terms of quality + service 10/10. My only complaint really is Ambiance and seating. The inside is a bit uncomfortable, there are two seating areas one it’s nicer chairs and the other with stools and a wooden table. They are ok, the inside walls are also Barren and the place feels empty and lifeless. However, I grade things according to 4 categories, quality, service, value, and ambiance. The first 3 are top notch, the last is horrid but regardless this is my favorite cup of coffee in LA and well worth going out of the way for.

I've only ever had their coffee, but it is always excellent. They serve you a tall glass with standard additions (sugar, cream) on the side if you really prefer, with a good amount of comfortable seating for either relaxing or study. I often buy beans to go which are usually within a day of roasting and turn out excellent in brews.

If there's a more zen and esoteric fine tea/coffee place within a hundred miles of the ocean, I haven't found it.
Forget the gorgeous ocean weather outside, and move inward for a science experiment using the finest teas and coffees... Honestly, just get a pot of rare white or green/oolong tea and sit for an hour. You'll get the buzz, the spiritual feel and move on with your day.
It's honestly just a fantastic place to go! And see the tree table. It's beautiful!

I ordered an iced mocha and it had a very rich cacao flavor mixed with high quality espresso. It wasn't sweet- which is awesome because I am not usually a fan of sweet drinks- but there are sweeteners available depending on which way your sugar proclivities lean. I used their maple syrup to sweeten my niece's mocha and it was delicious! My sister got a hot latte and it was one of the best coffees I've ever tasted.

From a pure coffee standpoint this might be the best coffee shop in LA and I’ve been to most of the big name ones between downtown LA and Venice. There’s like 2-3 pages of different coffees from all over the world, each having a colorful description of the aroma, something I’ve honestly never seen before. Pretty cozy place to chill at as well.

A haven for coffee and tea drinkers! Funnel Mill is the only Coffee House in town that really understand the idea of taking time, really taking time, to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. First in the top quality of their coffee/tea, perfectly roasted and/or brewed. They make sure it's exactly as you want it, and that every sip is not only to your taste, but beyond delicious. And second, in the ambience, which goes that extra mile to make sure the time you're giving to this coffee/tea is relaxing and uninterrupted. No cellphone conversations, no loud music. The only sounds, outside of conversations, is soft classical and, yes, a little running water from their fountains.

This is a tea/coffee retreat. There is even an area with big, cushy armchairs just right for reading, and a pair of rocking chairs where two people can chat. Each table, for two or four, is distant enough from the others to create a feeling of privacy. The friendly staff, while solicitous, is also quiet, never intruding as they deliver your drink or anything else you might require. At Funnel Mill, time stands still, allowing you to work, read, reflect or converse in peace. And to remember what a coffee/tea break really means.

Amazing place! If you really like tea go here to fall in love with it. They brew a proper cup as it should taste in all it's glory. Staff is very friendly and they even have vegan treats available.

Favorite coffee shop! You cannot beat the quality of the coffee or teas offered here. Several great gluten-free baked goods, and the best iced coffee you will ever have. Highly recommend the chocolate-truffle, caffeine buzz all day long (in a good way).

This is indeed a higher end coffee and tea shop. They roast they own beans weekly if not twice a week. They have more than 20 different fresh loose leaf teas to choose from. Both the coffee and tea is top notch. I purchase coffee beans here weekly. If you want to try something special the do have a very rare cup of coffee called kopi luwak which is 120$. Need to call ahead but it is a very unique experience for sure! It is a very comfortable hang out spot and most of the people in there are quiet and respectful. The service is very great and they really take pride in their work.