I found Bluey's Cafe because I asked ChatGPT for a great breakfast spot with reasonable prices after picking up a friend from LAX. I figured I'd give the recommendation a try, and I'm so glad I did. From the outside, it's in a pretty nondescript industrial area, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But once you walk in, it feels like you've discovered a hidden neighborhood gem. The café has a relaxed, beachy vibe with a cozy, homey atmosphere. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor tables, and I noticed a lot of people enjoying breakfast, catching up with friends, or working on their laptops. I ordered the American breakfast with eggs, kale salad, sourdough toast with butter and jam, avocado, and tomatoes. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I also had a black coffee and one of their Bluey's coconut waters, which was a nice addition to the meal. One thing I really appreciated was the location. Even though it's tucked away from the busy streets, there's plenty of parking, it's peaceful, and you don't feel rushed. It's the kind of place where you can actually relax and enjoy your meal. Overall, this was a 10 out of 10 experience. Great food, great atmosphere, easy parking, and a place I'd happily come back to. If you're looking for a fantastic breakfast or brunch on the Westside, especially if you're coming from LAX, Bluey's Cafe is absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommended! read more

Blueys Kitchen - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Everyone loves a good brunch spot, and there's many in LA. What I like about Bluey's is their specialty squash pancakes. They also seem more thoughtful with their offerings, as their menu items seem to offer more food within each entree itself, rather than having a very extensive list of entrees to choose from. Parking might be an issue, which is par for the course in LA. There's a good amount of seating but it's limited because it's a pretty popular brunch/breakfast spot. Service here was good, no complaints. What we got: - Sweet squash pancakes - these were so good and I love that my pancakes were drowning in granola and berries! Super aesthetic but also made the dish look pretty generous and big. Price was definitely a bit higher than what you get but not super unreasonable. - Blueys Breakfast - eggs, bacon, lil salad, and toast! what is there not to like? My friend certainly liked it I would totally come back for those squash pancakes. I also saw that the Mar Vista location serves dinner now too, and if they do dinner as well as they do breakfast/brunch? Well, you'll be seeing me soon! read more

Blueys Kitchen - Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Got the Pedro Burrito & a hot latte. It ended up being 24 dollars, and 29 something once I added the tip. To be fair, the ingredients were fresh - but the execution was lacking. For the latte, it was rather milky - and it didn't taste that strong. As I said, I had it hot, and it seemed rather lukewarm - if anything. Extremely foamy, and didn't seem to taste like maple - even though that was the syrup used. The oatmilk was a great substitute, but something seemed to be missing from the drink. Truth be told, I'm a huge coffee snob. Being in LA, you come across so many coffee spots - and I'll admit that I am picky when it comes to my caffeine. The service was great, and quick. I didn't have a problem with that. The water more so a self service situation, which I didn't mind. Lastly, the shining jewel - the burrito. Which, in all truthfulness, was the most disappointing. The reason I'm still giving it three stars is because the flavors within the burrito were bold, and similar to how I remembered it when I last got it. However, one side of the burrito wasn't grilled - leaving the rest of the tortilla ending up rather gummy. Loved the pickled onions. It added such a needed sharp taste to help balance out each bite. Sadly, they didn't offer the little sauce they typically serve this burrito with. Unfortunately, the food was so underwhelming and a downgrade from when I last went that it is now joining my graveyard of spots in LA that simply aren't worth a repeat visit anymore. Heartbreaking conclusion. read more

Came to Bluey's with a friend on a weekday morning around 10am, and thankfully the line wasn't long at all and there was plenty of seating to grab. I got the chorizo burrito, which was packed with flavor, dense and full of protein. I had an iced chai latte on the side (which was meh, at best -- not enough chai flavor and too watery). Parking is metered or if you are lucky, you can find a spot in the parking lot. I would definitely come back for the burrito, a pass on the drinks for me. read more

I didn't realize when I said I'd meet my friend for brunch here that I'd been here before in 2017. The food is still amazing as I remembered (I previously had their sweet halloumi and loved it). This time I enjoyed their sweet squash pancakes. They are light, fluffy, and flavorful! I also tried their iced Horchata latte (recommended by a staff member). This was exactly what I was craving. A delicious latte with strong cinnamon notes. I'll be back to try more of their menu! (My friend also enjoyed her avo toast and hot match latte) read more

Blueys Kitchen - Horchata Latte Sweet Squash Pancakes Matcha Latte Avo toast - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Tried this cafe for the first time and was impressed. You order your food at the counter and they bring it to your table. There's outdoor and indoor seating. I ordered The Blueys Breakfast. I don't eat bacon and they were able to substitute it with soy chorizo. It was a nice amount of food and seasoned well. I really enjoyed the kale and mushrooms! This is a place I would revisit. Only feedback I have is there's no guest wifi. I brought my laptop to do some work, so that was an inconvenience. read more

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Stopped by on a weekend morning and was surprised that it wasn't too busy. I asked about dairy in the food and was reassured that the breakfast burrito I ordered was fine. Once I was seated I was told that their tortillas have dairy so I was switched to a sandwich with sourdough which I did not enjoy. read more

-Squash pancakes were VERY well presented and the squash made it filling without being heavy. Avocado spread between the top two stacks was a pleasant surprise. -Mexican latte was disappointing - couldn't taste cinnamon or anything that would make it "Mexican." -Plenty of outdoor seating - there's a mini alley left of the line to order that has more tables -Only 1 bathroom - can cause very long waits since it's shared with staff read more

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Tucked away amongst all the business offices is an incredible brunch spot, seemingly always busy and for good reason. The food here is incredible. Simple brunch classics but done right. I had their chicken sandwich and a chai tea latte, both of which were simply prepared but packed big flavors, exactly what I was looking for in a brunch spot. Blueys has quickly become one of my favorite spots to visit for weekday brunch, definitely going to be a repeat guest soon! read more

Blueys Kitchen - BAD GIRL Chicken Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Obsessed! Food was so good. Easy and casual to walk up (with kids too!) and grab a table. We had the pancakes, egg sandwich, açaí bowl, and iced horchata lattes. Perfection! read more

Blueys Kitchen - Pancakes! - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

It's probably easier to find parking at the Century City Mall than there is to find a brunch spot in Santa Monica that won't burn your wallet, but fortunately Blueys is still in an affordable range. Plus I love the surfer shack vibes! I got a ham breakfast burrito, which was very filling -- although I was very confused because mine had green onions? While it wasn't what I expected, I now think that green onions in breakfast burritos are elite. Mine also came like 10 minutes before everyone else's (they got chorizo) and mine was barely toasted compared to theirs. The service was very off-putting, though -- the person at the cashier was genuinely the only employee there who didn't sound like a mean girl. I understand that the 10am brunch hour is insanely busy but we are also trying our best to stay out of your way in the small walkways read more

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Great food, wonderful service and pup friendly. Awesome mango smoothie. Outdoor and indoor seating. Child friendly as well‼ read more

Blueys Kitchen - This morning at their favorite. Waiting for their water bowl that has chicken inscribed on it. - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Cute brunch spot. They have lots of outdoor space & there were many doggos. They even have water bowls for the furry friends. You order at the counter first & they bring the food to you. The line moved fast and the service was good. For drinks, my friend got an iced pumpkin spice latte which she loved & I got a hot choco latte w/ pistachio milk. It was good but could've been hot/warmer. For food, my friend got the breakfast burrito w/ chorizo & bacon, it tasted great! I think avocado would be a great addition if you're considering it. I got the whirley bowl w/ skirt steak instead of the fish. It was so colorful, tasted deliciously healthy. While the steak was yummy, next time, I would go with the original fish it comes with. I can see the flavors going so well with fish. read more

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Bluey's is one of my favorite local coffee spots! They have top tier coffee and their food menu is simple and comforting at the same time. The staff is always working so hard, while maintaining a warm, welcoming vibe. Its my coffee shop, away from my coffee shop (that I work at lol) read more

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Checked out Blueys for the very first time and had a good experience. The food was fresh and the drinks were good. I ordered the breakfast burrito with chorizo which was filling. They have vegan chorizo as well which is great. The service was quick and friendly with a hipster vibe. Cool meet up spot for groups. read more

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Blueys serves healthy food that tastes healthy. I was in a party of 4 and I ordered the Sweet Squash Pancakes for the table, and a Breakfast Burrito with Avocado and the On the Verde smoothie for myself. The rest of the party had 2 Tahini Caesar salads with grilled chicken and an Ancient Grain salad with market fish and a What a Little Mango smoothie. The smoothies were fresh and pure, no added sugar. I liked the use of oaxacan cheese in the breakfast burrito. The sweet squash pancakces were a nice texture, and nothing on this dish was too sweet. The food is very decent, but for me a little under-seasoned overall. The portions are solid - I could have stopped at eating half and taken the other half away and been satisfied. I chose to finish mine, and was full but not stuffed. My friends all took some home with them. You order at the counter, and then you get a number and food is brought to your table. There are a few tables inside with more tables set up on an outdoor patio. The patio is right next to the parking lot, which is a little bit narrow and sometimes you have cars exiting parking spaces right up against the fence next to the seating area. It's very casual and not too loud. It's on the pricey side for what it is. Our bill came out to $159 including tax and tip. There's a relatively limited amount of free parking in the lot right next to the outdoor seating area, and there's also some street parking available nearby. I didn't have an issue finding a space at noon on a Tuesday. I think Blueys is particularly great for the health-conscious. I left feeling like I had eaten a healthy meal. I personally prefer stronger flavors than what I experienced here, but to each their own! read more

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Cute laid back place! You order at the counter, grab a seat and your food is delivered to the table. Came for brunch on Saturday around 12 and it wasn't horribly busy. We ordered a chicken sandwich and the sweet squash pancakes. Both delish! The pancakes were very unique - they came with syrup but def not needed since they a a tad sweetened as is. read more

Blueys Kitchen - Sweet Squash Pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Delicious! Was looking for a healthier breakfast and tried the Bowl formally known as... Very yummy mix of flavors and textures. Always looking for something I can't do at home and this checked that box! Coffee was also great. Just walked over to pick up my order but the place looked super inviting. Lots of families, dogs, and bike riders enjoying a nice sunny California winter morning. read more

Blueys Kitchen - The Bowl Formerly Known As Horchata Latte - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The food is pretty decent and the place is chill. Had the iced horchata latte which was yummy, squash pancakes and the breakfast burrito between the two of us. Takes about 30-40 min to get your good on weekends because it gets busy but they have a very small kitchen. Took away one star because of the one older male Hispanic employee who had an attitude for no reason. Threw our plates on the table with an annoyed face and I asked for an extra plate and he rolled his eyes. Never brought the plate. When he brought our drinks, he spilled a lot of my drink. No apology or anything. Just attitude for no reason. Kinda kills the experience. You pay to go out to eat and tip when you're ordering at a counter and yet get treated like this. Kinda mind boggling. Think my 4 stars is pretty generous. read more

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One of the best avocado toasts I've ever had! My boyfriend loved his omelette too. We stopped by on a Sunday morning and were surprised by how uncrowded it was. The seating is mostly outside and there's plenty. Parking might get tricky during peak hours though since most of the spots close by are reserved for other businesses. read more

Blueys Kitchen - Avo toast - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Delicious brunch after some volunteer work in Santa Monica! We ordered the squash pancakes and the breakfast burrito to share, a strawberries with chocolate latte, strawberry matcha, and some fresh squeezed orange juice. Everything was super yummy! The line to order was a bit long but the food came out super fast. There's indoor and outdoor seating, but it was such a nice day that we sat outdoors. Very relaxing, beach-inspired decor. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Truly hidden but worth finding. Lots of healthy food choices and delicious coffee. Order at the counter and a server brings the food. Very friendly staff. Clean outdoor area. There is an inside eating area. Parking is free. read more

What a great little spot. The food was amazing. Loved the Sweet Squash pancakes and the Chirizo burrito. The spicy sause was just the right amount of heat. read more

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This review is actually long overdue. When I went to Blueys Kitchen, I had the bowl formerly known as Prince and a regular latte and both were pretty tasty. You order at the register and then they bring the food to you. I really loved the decor inside and they have plenty of seating outside where the parking lot is located. read more

I am so lucky to have a man who finds us the cutest places to visit because this place is super cute! We happen to be in the area and so happy we got to stop in for brunch. We ordered a soyrizo breakfast burrito and an egg and bacon sandwich. The eggs on the sandwich were perfectly runny and the burrito was so so good. We didn't try their coffee (shocking I know) but they have a good selection too. The only thing that was a little confusing was their parking. Although there's an open lot it was difficult to figure out where to park since most spaces were reserved. But we found metered parking which wasn't too bad. Happy eating! read more

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Came on a Sunday morning and man it was packed right when it was open! Super chill vibe, has a lot of outdoor and indoor seating. Ordered a coffee (5/5), breakfast burrito with bacon (5/5), and squash avocado pancake was went crazy (5/5)!! Would def come back again :) read more

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good and service was amazing! I ordered the pancakes and my friend ordered the breakfast burrito! both were amazing! the atmosphere was also incredible read more

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Bluey's feels more like a little gem you discovered on a trip up the coast than a place off Olympic in Santa Monica. Nice people, serving delicious food and great coffees in a little shack. Lots of parking, lots of seating inside and out. The absolute perfect way to start your morning. Such an easy 5 stars. read more

Major let down. Chicken burrito was like if you take a Trader Joe's wrap, toast it on the outside and mark up the price 3x. Took forever for some reason, was cold in the center and I watched 2 tables who ordered after me get their food first. Annoying. Blueys habenero hot sauce advertised as "espicy espicy" on the bottle. Not so. And many bottles on the patio are just left out in the sun. Gross. Mango smoothie, similar story. I liked the fresh mint but using unripe, frozen mango makes for a bland smoothie. There's a self-serve water station with comically small water glasses and the water's not even chilled. Seems like a ploy to force you to buy something out of their fridge. Spent over 30 dollars on a solo lunch and left hungry. The food on the other tables looked Instagramable so if that's what you're looking for then fine, give it a shot. But trust me this place is mid at best. read more

I was not expecting to like this place so much! Bluey's is a small restaurant tucked into an unusual, businessy location, but the menu is truly unique. Experimental American brunch can be tricky to get just right, but Bluey's nails it every time. :) Sweet Squash Pancakes (5/5) -- These are INSANELY delicious. I think about them every other morning. I've never had squash pancakes before, and these are fantastic. They're not artificially sweet -- more of an earthy, natural sweetness. You can really taste the squash, the texture is perfectly chewy, and the toppings are generous without overwhelming the dish. This is the only place I know that serves them like this, and I can't imagine any other restaurant recreating them as well as Bluey's. Chia Muesli (5/5) -- Refreshing, hearty, and satisfying. I often order this on Uber Eats, and it's the perfect balance of healthy and indulgent -- filling, flavorful, and just sweet enough for mornings like mine when I crave a touch of sweetness. Overall, Bluey's is a hidden gem. The dishes are creative, perfectly executed, and full of flavor. Whether you're dining in or ordering delivery, it's the kind of brunch spot that surprises you -- and keeps you coming back for more! read more

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food: we got the Sweet Squash Pancakes + the Skirt Steak Sandwich and it was so so so yummy. the sweet squash pancake had the perfect sweetness and it pairs so well with the creamy avocado spread. the syrup wasn't even needed because the sweetness level was just right!!! literally the best pancake i've ever tasted!! the skirt steak sandwich had a really savory and rich sauce however the steak was a bit tough to chew on. however, the steak was very juicy with a smoky depth to it. service: service is first come, first serve for seating so it's pretty casual. you order and pay first before finding a table which keeps things moving very fast so the wait wasn't long. it also wasn't hard to find a table despite it being a saturday lunch time. the staff was really helpful with recommendations and took the time to explain the menu which made the experience feel special despite the self serve type of setup. there's a small free parking outside the restaurant but also meter parking on the side so finding parking was not hard at all! ambiance: there was a section of indoor and outdoor seating which made the ambiance seem more casual but still intimate. we sat outdoors and it was great for enjoying the weather. there was a casual, easygoing vibe that made it a good spot to hang out and chat with friends. read more

Blueys Kitchen - Sweet Squash Pancakes , Skirt Steak Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Such good food! You can tell they care about service and food quality. Nice folks that work here. The food is fresh and better than homemade. read more

My first visit on a break from class. Stopped in for a Turmeric Latte to go. Ordered at 10:48a received latte at 11:08a. The staff was apologetic and friendly. And the turmeric tea was tasty. Would I go back? Yes, the food passing by looked delicious. Definitely not the space for a tight window. read more

Blueys Kitchen - Tumeric Latte - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Solid brunch spot with some unique and healthy options to choose from. I thoroughly enjoyed the Bowl Formerly Known as Prince. It was a decent portion that I could barely finish and enjoyed to the last bite. The service here is exemplary as they truly have mastered the art of delivering even when busy. You order at the register, take a number, and find a seat. The staff is always on the go and ensuring everyone has their complete orders. read more

Stopped by for breakfast. The atmosphere was lively,l & the food was delicious. They even have homemade salsa which was a plus! read more

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Ordered: avo toast, acai bowl, matcha horchata latte w/ whole milk, lavender tea/latte w an espresso shot Highlights: - avo toast has a generous amount of avocado compared to other spots. Well seasoned and the egg was the perfect consistency. - acai bowl was delish. The fruits tasted a bit odd (felt like there was a glaze of something like fruit on a fruit tart) but didn't ruin the experience. Service: person who checked us out was friendly and cracked jokes which we appreciated Notes: - Matcha was large but a bit watery. The latte was great though. - plenty of parking and seating on Monday (Presidents' Day) read more

Blueys Kitchen - Avo toast and Acai bowl - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Food was delicious, I ordered a breakfast burrito. Service was fabulous, the staff was lovely, and the ambiance was very lowkey but I did come in the morning right before my flight. I would come back, and I do recommend. read more

Blueys Kitchen - Iced 16oz Americano - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Love the healthy bowls here! The bowl formerly known is Prince and delicious!! The squash pancakes are also delicious and very unique!!! read more

Blueys Kitchen - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I've come here so many times and it deserves a 5+ star review! My favorite is breakfast burrito with chorizo. The pancake is really tasty too if you are craving something slightly sweeter for breakfast. They have very good smoothies too. My favorite is On the Verde. My husband likes their chocolate PB smoothie. Staffs are friendly too. read more

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Bluey's is my favorite breakfast spot in Santa Monica, you just can't go wrong. The squash pancakes are incredible, the matcha horchata is one of the best in all of LA. Amazing vegetarian options, and the perfect place for a group. Come here if you want delicious breakfast and a lovely morning! read more

Blueys Kitchen - Avocado Avo toast - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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