A brand new coffee shop, Drip and Dolce, is getting ready to open in West Hollywood, at 8807 Santa Monica Boulevard.
The new concept, owned and operated by Morgan Salmans, is set to move into the former home of Hollywood Burger, which closed in February after four years in the Rainbow District, according to WeHo Online. Salmans tells What Now Los Angeles that she hopes to open this concept by the end of the month, but couldn’t provide an exact opening date due to inspections and the city planning department. Not much is known about this new concept, except that it will feature a breakfast menu, including fresh and unique couture croissants, and delicious coffee, all in a welcoming community space.
Hollywood Burger officially opened in 2021, taking over the space formerly occupied by George’s Greek Grill. The West Hollywood location was the third Hollywood Burger outlet in Southern California. According to an employee, the closure was due to rising rent costs and insufficient foot traffic. With this closure, the only remaining Hollywood Burger is the original location at 6250 Hollywood Boulevard.
Drip and Dolce isn’t the only new tenant coming to the area. Armonie Coffee & Sandwich is set to open at the former Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf location at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Hancock Avenue. The new spot is expected to be a bakery, coffee shop, and cafe. Sources indicate that the same owner plans to open a Mediterranean cafe near the former Five Guys space across from Schmitty’s. While an official opening date has not been announced, the building has been freshly painted, and a new awning is already in place.
