From The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica Best Nearby Coffee Shop (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Los Angeles, CA Cora's Coffee Shoppe (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 1802 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica  CA  90401 • 310-451-9562 Distance: ~0.81 mi         Description: SANTA MONICA. This reinvigorated 1920s coffee shop is a frequent morning hangout for area tourists, as well as for locals who know to snag a seat on the patio. A major draw is Cora's superb, if expensive, coffee – Illy is the brand of choice. If you're in the market for sustenance too, wonderful morning eats include extremely popular orange and blueberry pancakes, omelets, frittatas, and oatmeal. Lunch brings chicken arugula salad, polenta, and a Kobe beef burger. Great for a drink and snack or for something more substantial. Caffe Latte (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 6254 Wilshire Blvd, West Los Angeles  CA  90048 • 323-936-5213 Distance: ~8.43 mi User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: WILSHIRE. This hip spot delights patrons with hot, fresh poppyseed muffins and Wilshire's tastiest coffee. Folks frequently stop in for an early morning caffeine fix or for a post-show pick-me-up. Homemade pastries are certain to please your sweet tooth any time of day or night, and fabulous brunch and breakfast fare have folks returning again and again. LAMILL Coffee Boutique (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 1636 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles  CA  90026 • 323-663-4441 Distance: ~14.17 mi         Description: SILVER LAKE. A wall of glass, lots of sleek surfaces, curvy upholstered chairs, and a bucolic mural add cachet to this stylish eatery. Known for serving excellent handcrafted coffees and teas (including Clover-made selections), the coffee boutique also pleases with gourmet fare and dessert offerings. Among the options? Hangar steak with fries, chai-spiced Muscovy duck breast, and a selection of panini, salads, and baguettes. To finish, you can't go wrong with milk chocolate coffee panna cotta. Do realize that the expense is commensurate with the quality. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.