It's worth the hype. I've visited two locations now and have enjoyed the quality of produce/products and friendly customer service. This location was nice, compact, well stocked, and easy to navigate. The team at the smoothie bar was great to see in action as they coordinated so many smoothies! At checkout, the cashier was friendly and shared info about some of the products I was trying out. read more

Yes, I spent $20 on a smoothie and made a pit stop on my road trip just to shop at Erewhon for the first time. The viral smoothie? It's good -- and at that price point, with all that collagen and "good stuff," I'm hoping I walk out glowing. It tastes like a strawberry milkshake disguised as a wellness drink, and honestly, I get the hype. If it makes me look snatched, even better. Now, the store itself... this place is packed. The parking lot is chaotic with tiny spaces and valet -- very LA energy. Inside, the grocery store is small, compact, and filled with people. No dogs allowed inside but they are allowed on the outdoor patio. They have a clean bathroom in the back for customers.The smoothie/café line was long, but they text you when your drink is ready, which helps. While waiting, I wandered to the hot bar -- also overpriced, but honestly delicious with tons of options. Way better than any Barons, Whole Foods, or Lazy Acres hot bar I've tried. The store carries lots of unique brands and has a huge beauty/skincare/supplement section. There's even someone at the front greeting people and offering samples. Outside, there's a patio for eating. Overall, it's a cool experience -- definitely overpriced, but fun to check out at least once. And it's in a lovely area, which makes the stop even better. read more

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Erewhon is honestly very overpriced for what you get. The food did not match the price point at all. That said, the smoothies were the highlight. We got the Jhené Aiko smoothie and the Hailey Bieber smoothie; the Jhené Aiko one was good but had a really strong coconut flavor, so I'd give it an 8/10. The Hailey Bieber smoothie was fire, easily a 10/10. The staff, however, were extremely slow. Our drinks were already blended and sitting there, yet it took forever just to pour them. They were talking to each other and didn't acknowledge us at all, which felt straight-up disrespectful. It took about five minutes to do one simple task that should've taken seconds. As for the hot plates: they were okay. The mac and cheese could've been much more cheesy and rich. The Korean short ribs were soft and had a nice grilled flavor, and the kale broccoli was solid. The steak with chimichurri was very mid: the steak was a bit chewy and gamey, and the chimichurri lacked both spice and salt. The tuna was especially disappointing; it tasted old and fishy and definitely wasn't worth $20 given how unfresh it seemed. The ambiance was nice as everything was clean but they have limited seats so take a note of that. Overall, Erewhon feels more like hype than quality. Great smoothies, but the food and service don't justify the prices. read more

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I ordered a tote bag from Erewhon that arrived with visible bleach stains. When I contacted customer service to report the damage, I was told that what I was seeing was simply a 'natural variation in the canvas,' which was completely false and frankly insulting. Rather than acknowledging the defective item, they doubled down, insisted all sales were final, and made it clear they had no intention of helping me. After five attempts to get any form of resolution, I was essentially told I was stuck with a damaged product. It was only after I threatened to write a review that they offered an exchange, which I declined. At that point, a refund was the only acceptable resolution given the experience I had been put through. For a brand that charges premium prices and markets itself as a luxury experience, the customer service protocols and quality assurance are appalling. Being gaslit over an obvious defect on a $160 item is not the standard I expected from Erewhon. Buyer beware, if your order arrives damaged, don't expect them to take responsibility. read more

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I think the server behind the hot bar realized it was my first time because I was looking around alot before I ordered and then he came around the bar to where I was to help me decide, that was so nice of him! 11/10 service I tried the hot food because I had to cross it off the bucket list but I didnt think it was anything crazy good. the food was good dont get me wrong. the only thing I'd come back for is the eggplant lasagna. the japanese sweet potatoes and the rice balls were good but I don't see me getting those again. glad I tried them though! read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place is amazing! Their sushi is restaurant quality and I am obsessed with their crispy sushi rice sandwich!! This really is a great spot to stop by after work for a casual bite. However, the strawberry glaze smoothie is sooo overrated and tastes like every strawberry smoothie ever for an insanely premium price. In general I would not recommend grocery shopping here it is way too expensive and very limited options. The staff is fast and efficient though, so no complaint there! read more

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I got the water from Erewhon about $2 for this glass wattle. And it was the most clear water you will have in your life. To be honest this would pair well with anything heavy. It's hard to describe what I mean but I will never tell a lie on the water The brownies are good too the one but the register Yusuf is the best cashier as well He curated the best thing for me there Go there now read more

Erewhon - Water - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I'm a local, live 3 minutes away from it. I prefer to walk than to park my car in their valet parking as it gets congested during lunch and dinner hours. The staff is very welcoming except one lady there, she's not very nice to people of color and she's a woman of color. But she's nice to everyone else and I'm not the type to pay attention to that but I peeped that, as I'm a women of color. Some of the cashiers are not very nice. However, at the Hot Bar everyone is very hospitable. Prices are not bad if you really go in there in look they do have a lot of items on sell, especially different drink options if you want to try something new. I'm also a member and it's worth it. Free drink every month and discounts. Spinach dip is always a hit, carne asada with the chimichurri sauce, and the garlic glass noodles. Chefs kiss. read more

Erewhon - February Monthly Drink - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Love an Erewhon and had a great matcha black sesame drink from the cafe here last time.

First time at any Erewhon, but I heard about the "viral" Hailey Bieber smoothie and the prices and selection, so of course I had to check it out. Honestly, seeing valet parking (and it was full) was kinda shocking. We just ended up parking at a neighboring area and walked over. It was pretty packed with people shopping for groceries or just buying lunch items--prepared foods and drinks and the smoothies. Their selection is top notch with it all being the best of the best with no questionable ingredients and trustworthy brands. It was a little hectic since there were a ton of people shopping at the same time, but still manageable. Bathrooms were limited to two genders neutral options, so we were waiting for a bit. Some of the aisles were super close together so you felt a bit sandwiched in between at times. I'm guessing this is to maximize space and fit in a lot of products to shop for. They had everything from single serve drinks, frozen and refrigerated items, dry food items, health and body items, and breads, other prepared foods and snacks, pizza and the hot bar, and the drinks. They even sell accessories with the Erewhon name (saw at the sales counter at front of store). Check out process was efficient and they do put stickers on your items to note that it was paid for. The huge line that we saw honestly moved super fast. There were two greeters/employees/theft prevention people at the front that checked for this. We ate outside in the enclosed patio. They had a nice sitting area with chairs and benches and since it was a nice day, was a great option to have. The pizza was pretty tasty and a decent size slice. Same with the green drink that I got. It's definitely worth it to shop here since I can trust the quality of what I'm getting and the taste was quite good. read more

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Located near a busy area and buildings, this Erewhon is within a nice area! They have valet parking or street parking (for a fee). I love their outside seating and aesthetics. They had many workers at the time I went. I believe that their options are fairly priced for the most part. We went to the hot bar and the workers were kind and attentive! They truly have nice workers at this location and are efficient with their service. My favorite is their seared salmon! Definitely recommend coming here and spending time if you are able. read more

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I was influenced to finally try the viral Hailey Bieber Strawberry Skin Glaze Smoothie. Unfortunately for me, I absolutely loved it. While it is expensive for what it is, it can be a fun once in a while treat. I also made some grocery purchases at this location and honestly their prices aren't bad on all items. Mind you, a lot of the items are overpriced, but some items are the same price as if I bought them at Whole Foods, Sprouts, or etc. Other items are a given to be more expensive due to their packaging and "clean" ingredients. I was impressed with their variety and I found a few items I've been looking for at other grocery stores for weeks. Their store is clean and the staff members are incredibly kind. I had multiple come up to me to offer suggestions and/or just asking if I need help. Fantastic customer service! read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I love Erewhon because they have kelp noodles that are delicious. I always get the Korean short rib, kelp noodles , Carr and a chocolate oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. It's great because you can try the food before you make a decision! The kelp noodles are a little spicy curry and have perfect flavor. The beef ribs are mouthwatering and the carrots are roasted to perfection. The staff is very sweet and helpful! The outside seating is nice and sunny! read more

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*This review is strictly for monthly special drinks* I've been disappointed with Erewhon's monthly drinks. The combinations often feel confusing and don't taste good-like this month's spicy bone broth hot chocolate, which just doesn't make sense. It seems like they're overcomplicating things, and the drinks end up being more about novelty than flavor. Additionally, it feels like this is a waste of the staff's energy and enthusiasm. When I ordered the monthly drink, the barista didn't seem excited and mentioned that the drink gets mixed reviews. I'd love to see simpler, more appealing recipes that genuinely encourage reorders. It's not about giving them away for free, just focusing on quality and taste. read more

Erewhon - Spicy bone broth hot chocolate - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This places lives up to the hype! The sushi is insanely fresh, pizzas varied and delish, clean and so much choice in every section! read more

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If you haven't heard of Erewhon yet you may be living under a rock. Erewhon is so on brand with a certain LA stereotype, haling itself as the grocery designer store. Forget keeping up with the Joneses; we're here to clobber them. Not many grocery store experiences start with the valet in the parking lot. The parking lot at this location is especially tiny so you may see a line forming out on the street. You'll be forgiven if you confuse it for a car show or the drop off at The Beverly Hills hotel as the lot will be filled with G Wagons, Range Rovers, and Teslas. Anyways, you go inside and you are transported into a different world. The smell of a higher tax bracket is in the air, mixed with candles of unicorns and aura crystals. Jokes aside, at least this location is slightly bigger and more modern than most so it's not as cramped, though it still kind of is. They've definitely elevated the ordinary grocery store experience to something; don't want to be confused and mixed up with the poors and too-commercial whole foods shoppers, you know? Depending on when you go, anywhere between 10 and 50 percent of shoppers are just there for the food court, mostly to have the honor to have their lips blessed by those bougie $20+ smoothies. If you went to Erewhon and didn't get a Hailey Bieber smoothie, did you even go? Jokes on us because they have such strong brand recognition, they are probably charging their suppliers an inclusion fee to proudly list them as part of the ingredients. Not many can boast the same level of cultural cachet. The staff is extremely friendly and likely underwent intense training which surely prepared them to masterfully deal with any do-you-know-who-l-am Karen and diffuse the situation by assuring them they are indeed the most important person in the world. As a bonus, you'll get to practice your valley girl accent, like oh my god like literally no joke, I'm so dead right now... So you may be asking if those smoothies are worth the exorbitant prices but that would be the wrong question. Going back to the analogy with designer brands - many charge not based on how much it costs to make the garment but what the market would bear; the price is not so much a byproduct of the means of production but the main deterrent helping to weed out the other in order to form the it crowd (some may call it the fan base, others a cult). So when someone is rocking the $150+ Erewhon tote bag, it's not because they thought it cost more than $15 to produce but because having it is used a signal to others about their status and values. read more

Waited +45 minutes for my monthly member smoothie and they literally lost it. This is the most incompetent Erewhon location I have ever been to. Avoid it all costs. read more

I was pleasantly surprised to find out this is a whole food market too, not just a smoothie store! The place wasn't too crowded and everything looked so pretty all stocked up with fresh groceries. People were nice and the smoothie line wasn't that long. We got the haley bieber strawberry smoothie & mango something was so delicious holy moly I'm coming back. read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

and just like that....Erewhon is one of my fave grocery stores! The friendly door greeters are a very nice touch to start off your experience. The staff is so nice! Yes some items are pricey, but I'm ok with the up charge for higher quality and better selection. The hot food bar is delicious!! The salmon is so good and both mac and cheeses are delicious. We also tried the Hailey Bieber smoothie and bone broth. Both were great. The Hailey Bieber smoothie has great ingredients and still tastes so smooth. I've heard people complain about the price, but $20 is pretty on par with high quality smoothies I purchase from other places. This location has limited space overall....from the parking lot to the tiny eat in area by the tonic bar. You can make it work, but be prepared for a cozy and buzzy situation as you shop. read more

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Price is comical, but food is genuinely good. I always recommend people from out of town go check it out because the people are hot and it's mind-blowing to people from out of town the prices people will pay for a smoothie. Everyone is very friendly, and again I genuinely like all the food. Ive eaten just about all the hot bar. Although I don't buy groceries here. read more

Erewhon is such an aesthetically pleasing store. The organization and layout of the items on the shelf is a dream. The Hailey Bieber smoothie is honestly worth the $20 price tag. I appreciate the allergens labels on every item. Price tags are high but the items are high quality. Really love every time I visit LA and have a chance to visit an Erewon. read more

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Delicious food, beyond expectations for a grocery store but extremely overpriced $20 for a smoothie, $34 for the hot plate combo. Worth a try but not worth the price in my opinion read more

Erewhon - Coconut cloud smoothie Hailey Bieber smoothie poke gal I - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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It's a gourmet grocery store showdown! I went to Gelson's, Bristol Farms, and Erewhon on the Westside to see which one reigns supreme when it comes to snacks and prepared foods. Tagline: "If it's here, it's good for you" Initial thoughts: Yup, it's pricey. They consulted Lucile Bluth from Arrested Development and made her in charge of setting their prices. A single strawberry from Kyoto... what could it cost? $19? Raw whole milk... I don't know, $21? Quarter gallon of maple syrup... $40 sounds good! Experience: Fairly busy on a Friday morning, I came right at opening. No problems with parking. An employee warmly greeted me as I walked in and two others asked if I needed anything. Tonic bar line was long (my visit was prior to April 8th's closure by the Department of Public Health). Hot foods area had a good amount of options available, while some of the other prepared meals were not ready at the time. I walked around the other aisles and saw mostly premium brands and private labels. Indoor seating is decent and they have more tables outside on the patio. Food: Avoid, avoid, avoid those terrible vegan "short ribs", the gummy texture was off putting and no amount of organic teriyaki sauce can save it. The bottle of Strawberry Coconut Milk was decently creamy but nothing really special. I did like the sea salt plantain chips, those had a good crunch to them and are very addicting. Verdict: #1 Baby Bristol is tiny but mighty (Westwood location) #2 Expensive Erewhon is a hit or miss (Santa Monica location) #3 Gourmet Gelson's is skippable ( West Edge complex location) read more

Erewhon - Sea Salt Plantain Chips, Vegan "Short Ribs", Strawberry Coconut Milk - Santa Monica, California - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

It's a great market for produce coffee and baked goods and snacks It's claustrophobic in the packaged grocery section and this store is ON FIRE with lines just about every time you're there . It can even at 10:00 am-ish take literally 15 min for a cappuccino . I don't eat a lot from their service deli because many items are garlic laden. I enjoy their baked goods and especially their chocolate dipped biscotti in the mason jars . about $12 bucks a jar . I used to drink their celery juice but that's been really out priced , and the glass is pretty dangerous . i've dropped a few bottles in my kitchen and the glass splinters everywhere . It's in a great location because besides milo and olive there was nothing really walking distance for the medical offices . The clientele it seems is mostly the office staff of 2811 building and a lot of patients . It made it super convenient to have to wait an hour if you arrive early due to a good traffic day . read more

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I saw everyone complaining about the prices at Erewhon on instagram so I wanted to check it out for myself. Everything on the shelf looked so presentable with the labels facing outwards in the same direction. I decided to buy some stuff for myself like a candle, Erewhon insulated bag, and a tote bag. I think I bought like 4-5 items and it totaled to around $250 lol. I also went to try the $20 Hailey Bieber Smoothie. I think $20 is too much, you should charge like at most $17 for it. Everyone was nice though, I've been asked a couple of times if I needed any assistance, which you don't normally get when you shop for groceries anywhere else. The interior was pretty clean and the atmosphere was nice. They sure weren't kidding about the price. read more

Erewhon - Hailey Bieber Smoothie - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Accidental first Erewhon experience! After the bakery that we originally wanted to go to did not have the bread that we wanted to buy, we left, looked across the street in the pouring rain, and--lo!--there she was. Erewhon. It had to be done. Of course we got in the smoothie line to get the Hailey Bieber smoother because we are suckers for corporate marketing and Instagram influencing. It had to be done. When we had a brief family discussion regarding what baked goods to get (viz, "Does ANYONE know what chaga is?!?!"), the very expensive lady in front of us explained that it was a mushrooom, and that the muffin was very good, and at that point, there was no turning back, we had to get that chocolate mushroom muffin. Actually the chocolate mushroom muffin was freaking amazing. You do not taste the mushroom! It was super moist, super chocolaty and dense, and thank you, rich lady, for convincing us. The megachip cookie (normal cookie, no random vegetables) was also incredible, and we loved the almond croissant (although one of us find it slightly too crispy). As for the "strawberry glaze" $21 smoothie: it was really sweet. Like, too sweet. And the strawberry tasted off. A lot of their specialty items looked really good, and we did buy some stuff to go (popcorn, date bites, etc) as souvenirs. So, overall, this was such a silly experience mingling with the upper crust of Santa Monica, but we're kind of glad that we did it. We can actually see ourselves coming back again one time for a causal lunch of dinner when we're back in LA. They're just being themselves here with this silliness, so who are we to judge! Four stars. read more

Soup is on point. But the broth tastes like bleach. I've eaten a takeout salad there. But I don't know that its dining area can qualify as having any semblance of "ambiance." It's all self-serve; so I cannot rate the service. read more

I love Erewhon! Great selection here and lots of seating! I ordered smoothies. They were quick to get them done and I did some shopping while I waited. I love the fresh sushi and they'll always prep spicy mayo for you if you ask. It's a little busy so you gotta hustle and bustle but over all everyone is pretty curious and staff is knowledgeable bout what's in the store. There's a good amount of outdoor seating so you can enjoy the sunshine! read more

Came here to try the famous smoothies. The smoothie was objectively great but not worth $18. There was a nice selection of food and drinks throughout the rest of the store. I would come back again to try other items in the store. read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Really good food! The mushroom pizza wasn't the best but the steak and mac and cheese were fire. Don't mind that it's in a grocery store, however, the workers were rude and snappy. Would probably try a different location next time. read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Came here for the famous smoothie and didn't realize it was a grocery store?! Tell me you're not from LA without telling me... Anyway, the workers there were super friendly and the shake was very good. I don't know if it's $20 good as it tasted like smoothies I've had before but still fun for the experience. It was also fun walking around the store, they had so many fun drinks and the hot bar looked delicious. read more

Erewhon - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Erewhon is truly amazing. A masterclass in marketing. It's a grocery story that has managed to convince and entire generation of naive, insecure people that grossly overpaying for groceries is somehow a status symbol. It's a retailer. That's it. You can buy most everything here at other retailers or DTC from the manufacturer, for less. It's the type of story--that in another generation, would have be considered as basis for satire--along the lines of Joesph Heller, Stanley Kubrick, or South Park-- in some dystopian future. The people who shop there likely do not know who these people are. read more

The Hailey Bieber smoothie is such a hit at Erewhon, and I heard she came up with a soft serve version. I finally got to try it and here's my thoughts : - soft serve watered down rlly quick & the coconut flavor was too much, too sweet. - strawberry glaze was also a too sweet , combined w/ the soft serve it j tasted like a concoction of sugar. - keto choc chips didn't taste good, understand the healthy concept but it didn't go well with this dessert. I'd give it a 3/10, for $10 a cup I don't really think it's worth to try. On the other hand, I also got my favorite item here which was the buffalo cauliflower. Always my fav! 10/10 read more

Erewhon - Cauliflower - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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The food is great and varied but a bit overpriced. Sushi starts at $18 for "basic basic" and the rice never has enough vinegar to be "real sushi." Smoothies $20- maybe an $18 one? But has a lot of supplements! But again the prepared foods look amazing and taste good!The staff is helpful behind the counter- in the aisles getting help is a little trickier, seem to be caught up in meetings w/ staff in corners etc? The vibe is all right here. Bustling location where the parking surprisingly full - works out, the areas to relax and eat are nice - if this is convenient for you it's a great Erewhon. read more

whyyyy is the coffee and matcha undrinkable at all erehwon locations???????????? for these prices !? i'm begging you begggging you figure it out read more

I've always been a big Erewhon person. I love their smoothies, fresh groceries, hot bar, and especially the vegan options they provide for people like me who have severe dairy allergies. So when I saw they added a vegan margarita pizza, I was really excited and bought it right away. But after taking a bite, I had a severe allergic reaction. When I told the staff I wasn't feeling well, they admitted they had accidentally put real cheese on the vegan pizza. This should never happen. For someone with a serious allergy, this kind of mistake isn't just disappointing--it's dangerous. I ended up sick and throwing up for the entire day. I will never buy that pizza again, and the experience has left me extremely unsatisfied and deeply disappointed in a place I once loved and trusted. read more

I am very sad to be writing this. This is my local Erewhon and I have been coming here for many years. My husband and I shop here when we want a specialty soup, or something made from their kitchen. As I love some of their vegetarian and vegan options. I went in today to pick up a few items and drop off some of my soup and drink jars to recycle and get credit for them. After I checked out and paid I left the store. But to my surprise I got accused of shop lifting!! The man who confronted me was very rude, aggressive and the best part about it was when I told him let's go to the counter and I can prove I paid for it. Which of course I did! He then didn't apologize and acted like everything was fine. I was totally an utterly humiliated and beyond pissed to not even receive an apology. Is this what you get for shopping at an over priced supermarket!?! Public Shame and no apology!?! Erewhon needs to look at how they handle these kinds of incidences. Take some responsibility for accusing the wrong person and apologize. Now I don't know how I will ever feel comfortable going back there again. read more

I'm clearly out of my element getting a $19 smoothie but why not. I won't rate based on price but I do think $19 is a bit much for a smoothie. Cute overall vibe and store itself is nice. Service quaintly was really good. Smoothie was good, may try other flavors when I visit LA again. read more

Erewhon - Hailey Bieber smoothie - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I stopped here on a Friday morning to grab a smoothie. Having never been to LA before, I was dying to see what Erewhon was all about. Lots of expensive products in glass jars, but not that different from Whole Foods. I had the peanut butter blast smoothie, which was on the cheaper end of the smoothie options ($12, as of March 2024). It had simpler and fewer ingredients than many of the other options. For 20oz, I felt like this was a great price! The taste was nothing special, and the smoothie was so thick that it was difficult to drink through a straw at first, but it was still good. read more

Erewhon - Peanut butter blast smoothie - Grocery Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Clean interior, modern feeling, and one of the more spacious Erewhons and way less crowded! As a result service is much faster (smoothie took literally 1 minute to come out, whereas at other locations I've waited almost 20 minutes). So many fresh and packaged food options available too. Lots of outside seating too. I got the Molly Sims Beauty Elixr smoothie, which was super filling and decadent! It has a strong banana date flavor with a hint of cinnamon. Super creamy from the coconut cream and almond butter. Definitely recommend if you like banana forward smoothies! read more

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