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Satiate Early or Late EARLY BIRD EATS C O R A’ S C O F F E E S H O P P E From Cora’s patio, where trellises are covered in bougainvillea, you could toss your burrata cream cheese bagel or buckwheat blueberry pancakes and hit the sandy beach. But with fresh ingredients sourced from the nearby Santa Monica Farmers Market, you won’t want to miss a single bite of the breakfast offerings, which are served starting at 7 a.m. seven days a week. Locals rave about the huevos rancheros and the baby artichoke
and tarragon omelet. Check the chalkboard for specials like corned beef hash and Greek eggs with spinach and spicy yogurt. The juices and lemonade are all organic and freshly squeezed. ➤ 1802 Ocean Ave., 310-451-9562, corascoffee.com
DOGTOWN COFFE E You could buy a surfboard or skateboard along with your avocado toast, granola (a gluten-free option is available), steel-cut oatmeal or eggs with bacon and feta at this Main Street spot. After all, Dogtown is located in the landmark building that once housed Jeff Ho
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Surfboards and Zephyr Productions, a legendary surf shop. Dogtown doesn’t just offer a nod to surfers—it also feeds them, opening at 5:30 a.m. on weekdays and 6:30 a.m. on weekends, in plenty of time to grab some grub and a shot of espresso or a 96-ounce carafe of Joe-to-Go before riding the first wave. ➤ 2003 Main St., 310-310-3665, dogtowncoffee.com
U RTH CAFFÉ Early risers can beat the ever-present, though fast-moving, line at the Santa Monica location of this popular heirloom coffee company that began
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Whether the sun is rising or it’s the wee hours of the night, there’s a restaurant in Santa Monica that’s ready to satisfy your hunger. B Y S H E L L E Y L E V I T T
