Dogtown Coffee

The scoop

This review is for the original Main & Bay shop at 2003 Main Street, in the old Jeff Ho Surfboards and Zephyr Productions space. There's outdoor seating, and the shop is pet-friendly. A second outpost at the Fairmont Miramar (Ocean and Wilshire) is listed daily 6 a.m.–5 p.m.; this page is about the Main Street original, which closes at 2 p.m. on the official locations page.

What to get

Start with the shop's own favorites: the Salty Dog, a 24-hour cold brew with caramel and sea-salt foam ($6 for 12 ounces, $6.50 for 16, $7 for 20 on the official menu), breakfast burritos, and açai bowls. The Munchies Burrito — egg, cheddar, tater tots, avocado, pico, and chipotle sauce, with a choice of meat or veggie sausage — is $14.95; a classic burrito is $13.95. Other drinks include a Havana latte and nitro cold brew. The official menu can change, so confirm at the counter.

When to go

The Main & Bay shop lists daily hours of 7 a.m.–2 p.m. A line can form in the morning. The homepage also shows 7 a.m.–6 p.m., which doesn't match the shop listing — plan on the 2 p.m. close unless you confirm otherwise. It's walk-in only. If you want coffee later in the day, the Fairmont outpost is the later option, or pick another café.

Who it's for

Anyone who wants a casual Main Street breakfast or coffee, including a post-beach stop. It's a daytime café with an outdoor patio, not an evening bar.

Kids: A good, casual pick with young kids. Burritos, sliders, pancakes, and an açai bowl are easy to share, and the official menu includes a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich. Dogs are welcome too.

Insider tips

• This is the Main & Bay original. Don't confuse it with the Fairmont Miramar outpost, which lists later hours (daily 6 a.m.–5 p.m.).
• Call (310) 310-3421 for the Main Street shop. A different number appears on the homepage.
• There's no official café lot. Nearby city Main Street Parking Lot 26, at 150 Strand Street, is $1.50 an hour November–March; April–October it's $2 an hour Monday–Thursday and $2.50 Friday–Sunday, per the official lot page.

Skip it if…

You need a table at the Main Street shop after 2 p.m., or you want a quiet specialty-coffee bar without a breakfast line.