Castanea Sicilian Cafe

“Incredible coffee—strong and smooth—and great pastries.”

Eric Feazel★★★★★

Oh my! This little Italian cafe is so cute! They have a little bit of everything and it’s so good. From gelato to espresso to focaccia to pastries! Their carbonated La Dolce Vita drinks are also delicious. every time I come in here, I want everything they have to offer. The staff is super friendly and passionate about the store. Prices are just right.

Danilo Costa★★★★★

I come from Sicily and this was my first time visiting Los Angeles. I decided to start my trip with a visit to Venice Beach and noticed a small “Sicilian spot.” Having lived in other US cities, I was a bit skeptical at first. But the moment I walked in, I genuinely felt like I was back in Sicily. And trust me, that’s something extremely hard to recreate. Beautiful place, authentic atmosphere, and amazing Sicilian food. A small recommendation: try the sfogliatella. They are absolutely stunning!

Richard Orope★★★★★

Perfect cozy place to stop for a drink and pastries, with great service. The only downside is the surrounding theater area, which can feel uncomfortable at times. (Homeless)

Zan Lee★★★★★

A really delicious Italian café right Venice Beach right across from the ocean. As someone whose family is southern Italian, I really appreciate these flavors and honestly thought they were fantastic. We were walking the beach and decided to stop in once we saw it on our walk. Inside is quite large and very bright, but this is more of about to go type of place versus a stop and sit. Service was really friendly and everything that we ordered was made very quickly. I decided to try a Bombolone because I have been a big fan since I was a little kid and thought it was terrific, which is basically