Erewhon review THE FOOD: Smoothie: was good, don't get me wrong. Super fresh, clean ingredients, tasted like a decadent dessert...but $24?? I couldn't fully enjoy it because I kept thinking about not only the price but also the calories...with every sip. Buffalo cauliflower: easily the standout. Perfectly crispy, flavorful, actually satisfying. This is the one thing I'd genuinely go back for. Carne asada: really, really good. Well-seasoned, tender, and felt like one of the more "worth it" items on the menu. Tuna sushi on crispy rice : not bad, just nothing special. For Erewhon prices, I expected it to wow me, but it didn't. OVERALL: Erewhon is more about the experience than the food. It's aesthetic, it's trendy, and yes, everything feels "clean," but you're definitely paying a premium for the brand. Glad I tried it, but it's not becoming a regular spot for me. read more

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I took a one day trip down to SoCal and had to finally try out Erewhon. Do they have overpriced strawberries that you can find at Whole Foods and Japanese and Asian markets? Yes. Do they have the bags of ice shaped like balls? Yes. Do they have $20 smoothies? Yes. Do they have lots of people shopping there. Yes. Everything I saw on tv and social media was all true. If you don't live in the LA area, I highly suggest checking it out. Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't. Did I buy myself a Hailey Bieber glazed strawberry smoothie for $21? Yes. Did I enjoy it? Yes. Was it the best strawberry smoothie I ever had? No. I would say, it is worth $11 at most and there are plenty of stores all around that make something similar for much cheaper. I would come back again to try the more inexpensive smoothies and drinks and maybe the hot foods but those were $25 and up for chicken and beef. As I was walking around the market, there are some inexpensive items there that you can find at your local Safeway/Vons/Lucky's/Albertson's/Stater Bros, etc. Just scan the item with your Google Lens and you'll see plenty of places offering the same items for as much as $5 to $10 cheaper. Oh, you also have to pay for parking at the garages nearby. There's probably a validation machine somewhere but I didn't see one anywhere. It's cool to walk around and see what the market has to offer and if you're not cool with the prices, there's Trader Joe's across the street haha. I went to Erewhon so that you don't have to lol. read more

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Pricey but quite tasty. Service is always nice and quick, and the inside is always clean. My friends always recommend their soups and chicken salad but I have yet to try! I tried their Coconut Cloud smoothie $19 and it was delicious with clean ingredients, but the price is quite high. Included: Malk Organic Almond Milk, Organic Pineapple, Organic Banana, Organic Avocado, Organic Almond Butter, Grass-fed Vanilla Collagen, Blue Spirulina, Organic Coconut Cream, ALLERGENS: Almonds Stevia Coconut read more

Erewhon - Coconut cloud smoothie $19 - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

Nothing special. Food is good but outside of saying you have been there, I could have skipped shopping here. The service was average also. We came here to hang out with family at the steps and grabs some lunch. Go to Trader Joe's across the street instead. read more

My friend moved to LA less than two months ago, and everyone she knows has been nagging her to try the "Hailey Bieber Smoothie" (aka Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie) from Erewhon for TWENTY ONE DOLLARS. Gosh, even when I told friends I was visiting LA, they were telling me to drop $20+ on one of their iconic smoothies. This past Saturday afternoon, while we were exploring Culver City, my friend insisted on going to Erewhon for the true "LA experience." This Erewhon is smaller than the other ones I've been to, and I'd describe it as "Whole Foods, but 5x more pricy." Ordering the smoothie was easy since it was through a kiosk, but while we were waiting, there was a whole supply chain of 12 plastic cups waiting to be filled. The server squeezed identical syrups and purees into each one; it appears that the "Gabriela Katseye Smoothie" is the current hype. While my friend got the "Hailey Bieber Smoothie," totally behind on what's "in", everyone and their mothers were already boarding onto the latest trend. Feeling a bit defeated, my friend picked up her no longer trendy smoothie when it was ready. She debated also purchasing the Gabriela smoothie, but as a good friend, I stopped her before she made a rash decision. There's no reason for anyone to spend $40+ on smoothies in one sitting. I had multiple sips of the smoothie, which was really creamy and smooth -- much more than any other store-bought smoothie. I'm not going to lie, it was incredibly good. It was sweet, refreshing, and I'm honestly a sucker for strawberries and coconut-based drinks. Still, I don't think the price is justifiable, but what do I know? Every ingredient is organic and not sure where else I'm going to find something like "sea moss gel" in my smoothies again. My friend loved the smoothie and was smiling the whole time, definitely very proud of her purchase. I know for certain she'd be back to try every smoothie available while she's living in LA. read more

Erewhon - Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

I come to this specific Erewhon on a consistent basis mainly because of the hot bar. In my opinion, their hot bar beats out most restaurants in the same price category in terms of taste as well as ingredients. Their food is made extremely well and Id recommend any one to try it. Everything is a la carte and there is also a combo box you can choose from. On the occasion, I shop for interesting local products at the store. The Erewhon branded drinks are also very good with low sugar. At the end of the day I am a big fan of their products as well as hot foods and hot drinks. I would recommend anyone to try it. People may be shocked at the price tag but in reality their prices are on par of not better than most other places when you consider the quality and ingredients with everything they use. Staff is always friendly and welcoming. There is Erewhon specific parking on the basement second level in the garage. read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

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Erewhon has become my favorite. I find myself here every weekend lol Huge shoutout to Victor assistant store director who was so kind and patient and gave my husband a great first time experience here this past weekend. My favorites are the smoothies/drinks, the hot plate bar and the sushi. Expensive yes but everything is GREAT QUALITY. I personally haven't gotten groceries on from here but I do utilize the above mentioned. I've tried many smoothie/drinks but this new jhene aiko west side whimsey is TOP TIER! read more

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I had to try it for the bit but the coconut was not in the room with us. It tasted purely of pineapple and I do not like pineapple juice. I feel like I got baited. read more

Erewhon - coconut cloud smoothie - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

Ordered their bacon egg burrito, croissant, the strawberry glaze skin smoothie & the scratch vanilla latte. I would say skip the burrito, my bacon was really over cooked unfortunately so I'd get something else next time. I liked my smoothie and you could taste the blend of all the ingredients, I'd get it again but it's very pricey. My friend loved her croissant but didn't enjoy her coffee. read more

Erewhon - Strawberry glaze skin smoothie - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

I gave in to my curiosity and was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable the food and overall experience was. Getting the elephant out of the room.... yes, this is essentially an overpriced grocery store with an expensive smoothie bar. While I still can't rectify the smoothie prices in my head, the overall pricing at the hot bar felt fair for the variety of food and quality of ingredients. This location in Culver City is great. It rained the entire time I was visiting LA, but we parked in the underground parking garage and took the elevator directly into the store and avoided getting wet completely (can't say the same for the rest of the trip). Store is very clean and well stocked with a lot of delicious food and unique grocery products. Service is excellent too. An employee noticed we wanted to order something that was temporarily out of stock, and kept an eye on us the whole time until she was able to restock it. We visited a couple of times over a few days and shared a variety of food and smoothies: - Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie (3.5/5): A bit overly sweet and didn't taste very unique, but is expensive from some of the ingredients like sea moss. Still enjoyable to drink, but definitely not an exclusive flavor experience. - Boka Mint Condition Smile Smoothie (3/5): Another end-stage capitalism collab. The mint flavor was nice but tasted more like peppermint. Texture is a little icy too. Would have liked it to be slightly creamier. - Malibu Mango Smoothie (5/5): Loved this one! Definitely a must-try if you're a fan of mango or tropical flavors. - Steak and Egg Burrito (5/5): Also a favorite. Really well made breakfast burrito with steak, egg, cheese, bell peppers, and hash browns. Would get this again. - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice (5/5): Another favorite. Would have thought this was from a sushi restaurant if I didn't know any better. Would definitely get this again too. While I definitely don't think that the products here don't need to be this expensive, I do agree that the hype is real for a reason. - Ambiance: 5/5 - Food: 4/5 - Service: 5/5 read more

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TLDR: Expensive but worth the hype and tasty! Erewhon is a great spot to check out if you want high end groceries - they have all the clean, gourmet brands across all types of groceries. this was my first time trying the highly talked about hot bar. Here's what i got: (i am vegetarian) - Tofu Stick: solid, very flavorful - not super crispy but the tofu is nice and firm - Avocado Cucumber Salad: also delicious, the smashed cucumber and avocado work so well together - super fresh - Miracle garlic noodles: star of the show - amazing flavor but this doesn't fill you up since it's made from a low calorie alternative (not your typical wheat) I spent ~$30 for all of this so definitely on the pricey side but very tasty food! Curious to see if they will add more vegetarian options (perhaps more Indian inspired flavors?) read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

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Tried the $20 Hailey Bieber Strawberry Skin Glaze Smoothie Was it a good smoothie? YES! Great flavor and sweet (but not too sweet) and creamy. Pretty yummy! Was it worth $20? .... HELL NO! lol read more

Erewhon - Hailey Bieber Strawberry Skin Glaze Smoothie - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

5/5 for this $21 smoothie experience. My wallet is crying but my cells are thriving !!! The quality is undeniably top tier! You can actually taste that they aren't using cheap frozen fruits. The service: lighting fast !! It's expensive and crowded -- but I will absolutely be back next time. read more

Erewhon - Strawberry glaze skin smoothie - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

Have only been here for the smoothie bar. I came in the other day for a strawberry glaze smoothie (their popular drink) and a laufey smoothie and there was no line. I walked right up to the kiosk and placed my order there was another group of 4 coworkers ordering with the cashier. Not that busy for a Wednesday. I waited 20 minutes for my smoothies. The laufey smoothie came out in 10 min not mad about that. But I waited 20 minutes for their most popular smoothie. That waited until they had enough orders and made a huge batch. And don't get me wrong I'm pretty understanding if they were understaffed but there were over 10 people behind that counter. At least 5 people came in after me and got their drink before me. I paid $44 which I knew ahead of time these are expensive smoothies. But why did they wait a whole 15 minutes to start my drink? They knew people were gonna order it why not just make the batch when I ordered it. Terrible experience for such a "high" end store. read more

On the girls list of places to go, to try their smoothies. D2 got the Hailey Bieber and D1 got the Kali Uchi. Overrated. D2 said it was okay, but not worth the $20 price point and D1 didn't care for hers much and definitely not worth the $23 price point. Good thing I didn't have to pay for it. But they can say they tried it, and they don't need to again. The gentleman at the cashier taking orders was very personable. It was giving Whole Foods vibes. The location was rather small but serviceable for the area I suppose. Plenty of parking in the garage. I felt like the Trader Joe's across the street had better spacing inside. read more

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Went in for the first time today FINALLY to see what the hype was about after I had a yoga class right next door, just to add a cherry on top of my great day ! I checked out some salads, some of the hot food & made my way to the infamous smoothie section. I wasn't sure where to order or find the menu so I asked a black female employee who was standing near by, handling a make-up cart where I could find the menu . She graciously smiled & guided me to the computer & paper menu. I met this other black gal who was also there for her first time! We mingled, helped each other through the smoothie menu, ordered 2 smoothies then went to check out some of the sushi. We were standing there deciding on which sushi we wanted & as i looked past her, there was a male employee who was literally reaching in front of her face to put some edamame on the shelf .. I noticed he didn't say one word & she had to shift entirely 1 foot over to the right to allow some space between them because he didn't say excuse me & she had no idea he was even next to her. Mind you, his arm was literally right in front of her face & that's how she noticed he was even there ... We didn't even comment on it but I noticed.. so then we made our way to the cash registers to pay for the sushi. She got called over first, then I did. As I was getting cashed out, I realized I forgot soy sauce, so I asked the lady that was cashing me out " Oh! I didn't notice any soy sauce . Where can I get some or do we pay for it separately ? " her exact answer with the straightest face- no smile "It's over there!" No gesture, no nothing .. so i smiled & said " thank you ", then walked away.. While waiting for our smoothies, I told the gal I was with of the unpleasant response I received from the front clerk. I also reminded her of the way that male employee basically acted like she wasn't standing there while putting the edamame away & she said she was glad I brought it up because she almost didn't think anything of it or how rude it was, until I mentioned the experience with the clerk. We got our smoothies, took photos and parted ways happy w. our smoothie & sushi choices, but also with a bad taste in our mouth .. I stated to her that I'd rather try Whole Foods for the first time if Erewhon treats their customers like this or how i felt today, especially the black customers .. Not assuming all are this way but those 2 specific employees made 2 black women feel less than in especially, Black History Month . We decided to not say anything but i do hope management sees this review to assure service is always provided with a smile as the black employee handling make up did, regardless of her race . She seemed more willing to help w. something so simple . The front clerk stating " it's over there ", without pointing or being specific to the area, seems rude & I felt like she was trying to brush me off .. obviously after she said that, i just walked back over to the section ( assuming that's what she meant ) to find it myself, but she was very unhelpful & rude. I was willing to spend money here today but if it wasn't for the first employee helping & the taste of the food, i WOULD NOT be back & will definitely go to another one next time, but not for quite some time after today . Please smile at customers, be mindful of space by saying excuse me if you're in someone's face trying to do your job & helpfully guide someone in a kind way when customers need help. I would think they get paid enough there to at least smile at people & use their manners . Customer service - 0 / 5 Speed - 4 / 5 Aesthetic - 5 / 5 Taste - 3 / 5 read more

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Yes this place is WILDLY expensive compared to a Trader Joe's or Sprouts, but for many of the items and their food quality I think you get what you pay for. I absolutely love their hot bar and soups (keep the jars and you can return for a credit). They don't use terrible seed oils or junkie fillers in their products and you know you are getting a high quality product. Customer service is always top tier and shelves are stocked and organized. Parking anywhere around the Culver City stairs is going to be nutty so if you can I'd recommend popping in on off hours otherwise be prepared to navigate some tight grocery isles. read more

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This review is just based on our experience with Dylan at the smoothie bar. Dylan is so friendly and kind, especially to my little girl! He made great suggestions for smoothies, too! Thank you, Dylan, for your kindness and gentle demeanor! read more

What We Ordered: -Hailey Bieber's Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie $20 "If I had a million dollars" I probably wouldn't shop here. It was cool to come here and check it off the list of things to do in LA. Erewhon is too expensive for us regular folks! I will say that the supermarket is very pleasing to the eye. I enjoyed seeing different end caps and displays. I wanted to take the wife here to try one of their famous smoothies. We got the infamous Hailey Bieber's Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie. The cashier was very friendly and personable and let us know it would be a 20 minute wait for our drink. We popped into Trader Joe's across the street to do some shopping while we waited. They text you when your drink is ready to be picked up. That's a nice feature! The Hailey Bieber's Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie was very good. Very fresh and sweet tasting! It was a great smoothie! Was it worth $20? No, it was not, but it was worth a try. I won't lose any sleep over spending $20 on a smoothie especially if it makes the wife happy. Happy wife, happy life! read more

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SO good! Super fresh. The store was very clean. All the workers were very friendly and nice! They were out of stock of this item, but they end up making it fresh for me! read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

Checked off another item on my LA bucket list! Decided to reward ourselves with Erewhon smoothies after finishing the Culver City steps. We went on a Sunday around 12pm. The parking garage was full so we had to circle around a couple times before we found a spot. Lots of different things to get from Erewhon: to-go meals, smoothies, desserts, groceries, etc. We decided to get the viral Hailey Bieber Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie and the Malibu Mango smoothie. Also got some chips Both smoothies tasted clean and healthy. They use fresh fruit - hence why the smoothies are not that sweet. Our group was divided over which smoothie was better - I personally liked the Hailey Bieber smoothie over the Malibu Mango smoothie as it was a bit sweeter. The coconut cream was a nice touch. I give the Hailey Bieber Smoothie a 3.5 and the Mango smoothie a 3 - good size and fresh flavors, however I don't think the smoothies are worth the steep price point ($16) and I could easily make them at home. The chips were average, they were supposed to be spicy but did not taste any heat. Glad I finally visited an Erewhon and now can put this to rest! read more

Erewhon - Cafe menu (March 2025) - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

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Soups!!!! Sooooo good. The service is good... nothing outstanding, but certainly nothing to complain about either. The ambience is peaceful and the store is clean. I do highly recommend. read more

Erewhon - Happy customers .... Smoothie Hayle Beaver - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

As much as I hate to admit it, I love Erewhon. The prices are outrageous, but if you pick wisely you can get good value in both quality and peace of mind knowing you are eating something better for you. I have always had great service here, honestly some of the best in LA. The store is usually crowded and feels a little cramped, but it is still fun to visit. Definitely worth checking out if you are in LA. An interesting experience haha read more

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Food here from the hot bar is really good when fresh! Service is also friendly esp if you want to try a fresh things before choosing. Clean and comfortable inside! read more

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Erewhon lives up to the hype -- especially when it comes to their smoothies. The Hailey Bieber one is a creamy dream, and the Coconut Cloud is so refreshing and light (like drinking a spa day). Also obsessed with their salad bar -- everything is super fresh, flavorful, and feels like a health upgrade. Yes, it's a splurge, but honestly worth it when you want to treat yourself and feel good doing it. Also don't sleep on the coconut soft serve!!! Tastes guilt free and it's vegan read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

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This place is freakin overpriced for no reason. It's very clean though. Reminds me of an upscale Wholefoods.

This is my favorite Erewhon I've been to so far! The smoothie can get really busy, so I recommend putting in an online order. The hot bar, however, is probably the least congested out of all Erewhons, and in general, this store is relatively calm and well-maintained. The staff here are all very friendly too! Yes, Erewhon is expensive, but I personally think the hot bar food is yummier than many restaurants in the area, so I'm happy to pay the premium. I've tried just about everything at the hot bar over the years, and my favorites are the miso black cod, the fried rice, eggplant lasagna, and the salmon is very reliable. I think the Hailey Bieber smoothie, though the most popular, is a bit overrated, though my favorite smoothies are no longer on the menu. Erewhon's housemade pastries are also super yummy! I'm not a huge huge fan of the sushi section, but sometimes the crispy rice sandwich hits. A random note is that I don't get cell service in this store unless I'm right by the door. Parking is available in the Culver Steps lot, and the first hour is free. Erewhon will validate your ticket at check out. There is seating near the door and also outside, and you can also take your food to the Culver Steps! read more

Erewhon - Lori Harvey smoothie - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

The last time I was at Culver Steps, this Erewhon wasn't open yet. I dropped in and picked up 30 oz. jars of New England clam chowder and split pea soup. They charge a $3 deposit/return fee for each jar. The soups were wonderful. I usually prefer thicker soups, but both were very tasty. The clam chowder had lots of clams. Service was polite and pleasant. The store is pretty small and it wasn't crowded because I went early. Everything is neat and attractive and parking is very convenient in the underground lot. As you peruse the store, certain prices are very inflated while others aren't that outrageous. Looking forward to dropping by again. read more

This is my first lunch in LA on my trip to my uncle and aunt's wedding and I tried their old-school mac & cheese and it was out of this world and my mom tried to skin glow and it was so good next time you visit LA try it read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

This place HAS to be a social experiment. The nastiest smoothies I have EVER had in my life. I tried the vanilla matcha, blue coconut, and Haley Bieber strawberry. The strawberry was the only decent one but nowhere near $20. I would pay $20 for Jamba Juice's White Gummy or Orange Dreamsicle not these boring smoothies. Im glad I experienced it once because now I can judge anyone that is brainwashed by tik tok when they say good things about their smoothies. I LOVED the guy working the valet- the 3 stars are solely for how sweet and funny he was. Also flowers were pretty! read more

Erewhon - Flowers - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

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This location is in Culver City with convenient underground garage parking, and a buffet cafe serving hot delicious entrees with available store seating. Friendly staff in this location. The gourmet grocery store is inviting with a large variety of merchandise to satisfy even the pickiest of people. I enjoyed Frittata Broccolini Sun-dried Tomatoes, oatmeal raisin cookies, and water. read more

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Honestly the groceries here aren't that overpriced as seen on social media. Similar to other co-ops or even whole foods at times. The prepared food section is pricey but if you think about it, you'll spend $15 on a meal anyways and this is equivalent. We got coffees and a pastry and there was ample seating around. read more

Great smoothie! Some of their smoothies are quite expensive but this one (The Sunscreen) was on the cheaper side for Erewhon ($9) and was delicious. read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

High end grocery store with many unique offerings. Their prepared foods are pretty delicious albeit a bit pricey. Usually able to find items that are hard to find elsewhere. Four stars only because parking is challenging. Always enjoying visiting to see what's new read more

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Got the virtual Hailey Biber's strawberry smoothie and it coated 20 dollars and tasted like strawberry yogurt...it's not bad but it definitely does not with more than 8 dollars... We also got some muffins and it's just ok...produces are very expensive here but good to check out what it is about if you are around the neighborhood. read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

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I love the supermarket and hot foods but strangely I've been getting pretty bad stomach ache after eating here twice..

I visited and was intrigued by the cool concept they have going on. I tried the Hailey Bieber Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie, which was tasty and refreshing, but it's definitely overpriced for what it is. I also sampled some of their hot food items, and they were pretty good! The organic Japanese sweet potatoes were a hit for me, and I really liked the organic buffalo cauliflower as well. The food overall seemed very healthy and of high quality, which I appreciated. The employees were nice, and the service was friendly, which added to the experience. read more

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The grocery items are fabulous and so is the delli. But $20 for a smoothie? Uh, I am shocked! read more

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First time at this location, ambiance was a 10 , very clean , very over priced but honestly so worth it . Picked up some green juice and fruit for the kids . Totally going back ! read more

Erewhon - Produce - Grocery Near Me - Culver City, California

The selection here is amazing! I wish there was one in Napa where our supermarkets aren't great and I wind up having to shop at 4 different places to get what I need. They had Rebel cheese in stock which is why I went there in the first place. Their prices are fair but they carry great quality stuff, so yes it gets spendy if you select the expensive stuff. This Erewhon isn't quite as nice as the Pasadena store- a little more hustle, staff not as wonderful - but it's quite awesome and I would be so happy if they opened in Napa. read more