Red Car Coffee Shop - San Marino

Good prices great service. They have illy coffee. Which is delicious. Pastries and small sandwiches.

Fairly fast and convenient as it's located by the entrance of the Huntington library. Some seating indoors and more outdoors. One thing that stood out negatively, I ordered ice cream in a waffle cone (among other things) and the employee just handed it to me without wrapping any napkin/paper around the cone. It was unsanitary considering he was also manning the register. Honestly, never have been handed a cone like that and it was off putting. That said, the staff was friendly, just not very attentive. I got cookie monster and lemon flavored ice cream and both were fine. I'd probably try something else if I come by next time I visit.

A beautiful location at one of my favorite spots on earth, the Huntington Library. Coffee is good. There are great treats to select from. Everything is good. Gelato, croissants, pastries. Understood you need to pay your rent at such a fine locale, but one star deduction for nonsensically inconsistent pricing. Why is a quality artisanal cheese and berry danish $6 versus a basic croissant $7? And a coffee is the usual $4 average? I get it, and agree, that they deserve to charge more for such a fine location. But the pricing on some items was kind of an insulting test of my intelligence.

I always hesitate on coffee shops and restaurants at museums and gardens- I've never had a good experience. I was about to leave the Huntington and in serious need of coffee. It was afternoon so most places within a short drive were closed. I decided to give red car a go and I was super impressed, especially given this is inside of the Huntington and museum restaurants tend to be icky. The service was top notch! The guy taking my order was friendly and patient and answered questions. I noticed that he recognized a few regulars too. The coffee was really good! I had an americano and it was made quickly and perfectly. The decor is nice and there is ample seating to relax after strolling the gardens and the museum. Definitely worth stopping in on your way in or out for a drink or gelato!!

Coffee isn't bad here. Conveniently located at the entrance/place where you purchase tickets and a perfect way to help get you hyped up to explore Huntington! They also have a bunch of snacks and pastries if you're hungry. Got the vanilla latte here.