This review is for drinks only. I tried the salted maple iced latte and it lives rent free in my head. I dream of this and need to stop by whenever I'm in the area. Perfectly sweet, perfectly creamy, perfectly coffee-ey. SALTED MAPLE LATTE, you'll thank me later. read more

Faregrounds - Sandwiches Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

I have been bamboozled by yet another breakfast burrito. I stopped by for a short rib breakfast burrito as the menu description made it sound really interesting and somewhat unique compared to the majority of those found throughout LA. The menu says this burrito comes with "eggs, short rib, crispy potatoes, fontina, pickled red onions, and gochujang aioli". The cashier also asked me what sauce I wanted which I thought was odd since the burrito already comes with the gochujang aioli, but she offered a cilantro, chipotle mayo, and "hot sauce". I went for the cilantro sauce getting confused and not thinking to ask about the gochujang. I also later found out the "hot sauce" is a calabrian hot sauce and not just any old "hot sauce". If that was mentioned I probably would've tried that but how many people think to ask what kind of "hot sauce" is used when it's not specified to begin with? The cross section looked decent but definitely so little short rib compared to the other photos and tik tok videos I've seen. Naive me should've known these were paid influencers getting special treatment, so obviously they're getting more short rib. The short rib itself had decent flavor but it was just so dry. The potatoes were not crispy at all and more like homestyle potatoes, soft. What really made things worse was the missing gochujang aioli and fontina cheese. There definitely was not any of it in here and I'm kicking myself for not bringing it up to the staff but honestly, it's something that shouldn't be forgotten to begin with. The cilantro sauce was basically sludge and very mild in flavor so it didn't elevate the burrito flavor much. To drink I tried the recommended Salted vanilla foam latte, although not too sweet, it didn't have much flavor. I couldn't help but notice the lack of cleaning too. I sat for almost an hour (9:30-10:18) before I saw anyone clean a table while many people had left tables dirty. Even when I sat at the first table and moved to a second table, I had to clean up spilled sauce, sticky residue, and wet areas on my tables to not dirty my own arms or phone. The space isn't very cozy and the interior tables are crammed together. I asked the cashier if the wi-fi works fine outside and she said the wi-fi "isn't very good and pretty spotty, it usually doesn't work outside". I was hoping to initially try their caesar wrap and ended up here for breakfast so I tried that and was disappointed but now I don't have plans to return for anything else. read more

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This is one of best banana matcha in the area! It's very hard to find banana matcha which tastes good and not artificial or without taste. So happy I found this place. The sandwiches were fantastic, waited about 30 min for them because place was very busy but I didn't mind. The only thing is they gave me regular chicken to the wrap instead the crispy one I ordered. Taste of everything was fantastic, I'd recommend! read more

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Food was excellent, purchased a short rib and chicken Ceaser wrap, the cilantro dressing was beyond delicious ! Service was awesome, gentleman was helpful and made great recommendations, the place itself was a vibe, modern chill and welcoming. Also got a Tiramisu late with coconut milk, top tier! read more

Faregrounds - Short Rib Wrap, Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap, Tiramisu Latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Heard about this spot because my friend saw it on social media. I usually don't trust social media reviews but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. They're known for their chicken Caesar wraps, which you can get grilled or crispy (I got the crispy option). It's a really small spot, but they have a few tables inside and outside. You can self order on a tablet or place your order with a staff member at the front. They will call your name once your food is ready. Now onto the food review! Chicken Caesar wrap (4 stars) - bomb! Not overly salty or drenched in sauce. It was really balanced. Chicken was super crispy, had lots of meat and wasn't dry. Would return to get this. Chicken pesto sandwich (2 stars) - another crispy chicken, which was good but sandwich itself was a miss. The bread was so hard that you couldn't bite into it. Such a shame because I feel like this had potential to be good. TL;DR get the crispy chicken Caesar wrap! Skip the chicken sandwich! read more

We came in for breakfast at 9:13 AM and there is already a line. They're offering a free coffee with an entrée, but they don't really have anything gluten-free other than an açai bowl. At least I get a free matcha! The employees are super friendly but they don't know what pastries are gf. 20 minutes later...at least they have free Wi-Fi but it doesn't really work. Outdoor seating is limited. read more

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Stopped there for a quick coffee and bite, very friendly staff and fast service. The cafe itself is clean and cozy. The line wasnt that long. Very well made and delicious burrito, and loved my iced latte. The parking can be challenging there if you are driving. read more

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Small intimate breakfast/brunch/lunch spot tucked away in BH. Food was delicious but their matcha was next level. Why I am trying this now is beyond me. 1. Short rib breakfast burrito: braised short rib, scrambled eggs, hash, pickled onions-game changer, and Gochujang aioli all wrapped up in a toasty flour wrap. Choice of sauces but honestly can go easily without the dipping sauces. Chose the cilantro one and no regrets here. 1000% recommend 2. Açaí bowl:balanced my salty with a cold and sweet flavor. This açaí bowl was just divine with its icy cold açaí base, almond granola, fresh banana slices and blueberries all drizzled with coconut bites and honey. Fantastic. Also highly highly recommend 3. Rose matcha: washed everything down with rose foam matcha. Excellent as well. The rose aroma was delicious. Overall 1000% recommend. Coming back to try the lunch menu. read more

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I am so amazed at how good this place actually is. Although it is on the pricey side, the wraps and sandwiches are actually gigantic! Yes, indeed, the hype for that caesar wrap is worth it. You must go and try it with the crispy chicken. They already put enough dressing in the wrap itself, but they also include a small side of it too. I also tried the favorited spicy don, which was enough for 2 people as well. The cheese was melted perfectly onto the chicken cutlet and the perfect amount of heat is in the vodka sauce. It also came with a side of chipotle sauce and extra vodka sauce which was hot in it's container. My friend tried their banana matcha and rates it a 5/5 and I tried the tiramisu latte which I would rate a 4/5. You can taste the quality in their food and drinks. Luckily, upon my arrival, the line was not long, but as I was sitting outside enjoying my food, the line began to grow. Honestly, please check this place out. I will be back soon!! read more

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Experience (4/5 stars): *Food: delicious caesar chicken salad wrap! crispy chicken with a good portion. *Price: ~$20 Overall, a lil pricey given the location but would recommend giving it a try! read more

Faregrounds - Sandwiches Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Place was busy at 1030am on a Friday but things moved fast and got the order in 10 minutes Breakfast bowl. Good variety. 4.5/5 Short rib burrito breakfast. Maybe too much meat for me in the morning. But it was good. 4.5/5 read more

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I didn't get a chance to try the miso caesar chicken wrap, but it's definitely on my list for next time!!! The wait was around 45m and unfortunately, time was not on my side. This review is for the rose matcha tho!!! Wow, divine. I ordered it without the vanilla syrup and skipped the cream topping since I'm not usually into overly sweet drinks or cold foam. It was perfectly balanced and honestly prettyyy bomb. I make rose matchas at home with rose water all the time and this was almost as good as mine LOL. Jokes aside, the space itself was cute and packed with folks. With how viral this place has become online, I'll admit I was a little skeptical because social media hype can sometimes oversell things. But in this case, I do think it's worth checking out if you're in the area and can manage to snag parking. read more

I had to try faregrounds it was highly recommended by my friends. I had the chicken Cesar wrap and it was decent. The wrap itself was a great portion and tasted good but the miso sauce is kinda bland. We also tried their cream top and matcha and it was good. Service was fast despite the line it took us about 30-40 min to get our order. Ambiance is kinda small but they have indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Faregrounds - Chicken Cesar wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

This place is a great easy brunch spot! I was craving a Caesar wrap specifically and it did not disappoint! I got the miso Caesar salad as a wrap with crispy chicken and it was delicious. The dressing on the side is so good too - I'm a big sauce girl and didn't have to add too much which is a great sign. Portion is big too (2 meals for me). I also got the blueberry matcha which was insane. I love matcha and this one definitely passed the test. I love how they had unique flavors too bc you can't find a blueberry matcha just anywhere! It wasn't too too busy when we went but not a ton of seating inside. It was also raining but there's some seating outside too which would be nice on a pretty day. Definitely would go back for the wrap + matcha read more

Faregrounds - Blueberry Matcha Latte + mocha - Sandwiches Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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I waited over 2 hours for this viral chicken Caesar wrap. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. The wrap had good savory, umami, salty miso,Caesary flaves but was REALLY DRY. It was like 90% sad soggy dry breadcrumbs, 7% dry shredded chicken chicken, and 3% lettuce. It even costed extra to add the chicken. The tortilla was grilled but also pretty average. Hopefully just caught them on an off day cuz this was not worth the time, money, or hype. This wrap eugh. $4 chicken $15 wrap Paid $21 read more

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This place for sure lives up to the hype! The miso caeser with the crispy chicken is very good! Definitely the best I've had in LA. The Thai basil steak wrap is soooo good I love the meat inside it's cooked perfectly and so flavorful. I wish it was available as a bowl because the rice was so good with it but it can be a bit too much pairing rice and tortilla together. The honey crunch wrap is okay it didn't have much flavor. it is skippable in my opinion. The banana cream matcha is soooo good. The banana cream tastes like you're eating actual bananas and I get extra matcha so it's not too sweet. The girls working are nice and they still give good customer service even when being overwhelmed with a lot of customers. Wait can be a little long during busy hours and it doesn't have a lot of seating but definitely worth trying! read more

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Now THAT is how you make a chicken caesar salad wrap, ladies! My medical specialist across the street that I am gatekeeping recommended this place despite it being overrun by influencers lately. She even stopped and suggested I take out my phone and order ahead 20 minutes before my appointment ended. Thank god she did. It wasn't super crowded when I got there at around 2:00 on a Tuesday, but there was still a decent line. I was in and out pretty quickly and finishing up my sandwich at home by 2:30. Everything you'd want from a Caesar wrap - crunchy, hefty, delicious. Served with a side of really great miso caesar dressing and filled with a heaping pile of delicious crispy chicken that's perfectly breaded. $20 for a wrap with chicken which is unfortunately the norm for this area. But if I'm going to pay $20 for a sandwich after a bi-annual non-invasive medical procedure then it better be from Fairgrounds! read more

The coffee here is decent however you have to refinance the house to afford to drink coffee here on the regular basis. Crazy high prices, $2 extra per shot unreal. Service and ambiance is a 10 out of 10 and love that they don't use seed oils. That shouldn't make my coffee $10 per drink when you add an extra shot... read more

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one of my favorite spots in BH. I'm in the area often for doctors appts, etc. and I will always stop in for lunch. Their salted vanilla foam latte with 2% milk is SO good, and for $7 for 16 oz actually feels fair in this economy. I actually haven't tried a lot of their menu because every time I come I can't branch out because I love the Thai wrap so much. I used to get the Thai steak sandwich served as a wrap but now they've added it to the menu as a wrap & it has nice, which I like for a little more substance. Everyone who works here is extremely kind and will help with the menu if you need it. I really want to try the miso Caesar & the cheesesteak... like I need it tomorrow, but I know I'll be back soon. Keep in mind this place stays busy. The drinks come out fast but if you're getting food and there's a line; except a 20~ or so minute wait at least, but they'll let you know this too. This is a great spot in BH and I know I'll keep coming back. read more

Stopped by for a quick caffeine fix due to my early flight to LA. Staff was lovely and helped me order because i cannot find this item - Salted Maple Foam Latte on their tablet. My drink came out quick and it was tasty, not a coffee girlie but I would say I really enjoy it. Store ambience is simple and aesthetic, you can definitely have some cute pictures taken here. It was a nice experience for my Thursday's morning in LA. read more

Faregrounds - Salted Maple Foam Latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Flat whites, cortados, espressos, & macchiatos. Growing up it was just a cup of coffee now we have mochas, cappuccinos, and matcha. If you're looking for an exceptionally good brew Faregrounds is the place for you. Faregrounds is a charming café in Beverly Hills that serves expertly brewed beverages and thoughtfully prepared meals. They use ceremonial grade matcha, syrups are made in house, and they offer cold foam toppings. The décor is charming and the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. Barista Lauren was an absolute doll. Greeting every customer with a warm smile and cheerful demeanor. She recommended the Salted Vanilla Foam Latte. I mentioned I wasn't a big fan of the "salted" and she told me she could make it without, so I ordered it with almond milk. While I waited I heard regulars rave about the food here. I made a mental note to come back for lunch. I've never had a cold foam beverage before, so I was pleasantly surprised with my drink. The foam was thick - almost like melted ice cream. If I didn't have a straw I would have ended up with a milk mustache. LOL! I liked that the vanilla bean seeds were evident in the foam - further attestation that they use quality ingredients. The beverage was light on sweetness and nicely balanced. The coffee wasn't overpowering and the milk didn't dominate. Out of all the coffee shops I've tried in Beverly Hills, Faregrounds is my favorite. read more

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The Matcha here is delicious! The blackberry sage was lacking flavor so I tried the much lemonade next time and it was tasty. Prices are fair and the service is quick. They have a delicious sounding menu, the food looks amazing, but there was a wait so I will come back and try those next time. Cute café with plenty of inside seating. Order at the counter or at the kiosk to go. Nice addition to the area, worth checking out! read more

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5/5 coffee. Got the orange shaken mocha. Get. Also ordered the popular chicken Caesar wrap w fried chicken. One of the best wraps I've had in LA. But it took an hour+ for a wrap...so maybe not worth the wait but still very good. read more

1 star I placed an order with Faregrounds in Beverly Hills and had a really frustrating experience. I placed an order on their website, then restaurant contracted Uber for delivery, and I clearly instructed that the food be dropped off at our building's front desk. Instead, the driver handed it off to a random person on the street. When I contacted the restaurant, they told me there was nothing they could do and that I needed to reach out to Uber directly. The problem is, I didn't place the order through Uber--the restaurant did--so I'm unable to open a case or get any support. I'm left without my food and without any real accountability from either side. This kind of situation shouldn't fall through the cracks like this. Very disappointing. read more

First time coming here and it was amazing! Both me and my friend got the Spicy Don sandwich and it was so good and huge too we could've shared it! My friend also got the Strawberry Matcha and it was really good too. Service was great and also fast, will definitely coming back. It's small but so cute, loved the chill ambience. They also have a few tables outside. read more

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I really enjoyed the food and drinks here, but I have to knock it down one star just because of how long it took the food to come out. I visited Faregrounds on a Monday around lunchtime and ordered coffee and some sandwiches to try. We liked the coffee and matcha, as well as the spicy don sandwich and honey crunch wrap. The sandwich was a little heavy, but the wrap was amazing. I like that they don't use seed oils. We were told food would be a 30 minute wait, in fair warning, and it did take that long. Was the food good? Yes, but waiting 30 minutes on a Monday is a little wild. Overall, would recommend but be prepared for a long wait and limited seating. read more

Stopped by Fareground for coffee and a spicy chicken don sandwich, and wow, both absolutely delivered. The coffee was made perfectly, rich and smooth, exactly how you want it to start your day. The real standout was the spicy chicken sandwich. Easily one of the best chicken sandwiches I have ever had. Crispy, flavorful, perfectly spiced, and seriously worth coming back for. On top of the great food, the staff was remarkable. Friendly, welcoming, and clearly on top of their game. This place is a must try if you are in the area. I will definitely be back. read more

Faregrounds - Coffee - Sandwiches Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

I placed a pickup order through their first party platform at 10 am for a wrap and latte at noon. I ended up having to wait until 12:30 for my order. There was a lady next to me who had ordered via Uber Eats for a 12:10 pickup who ended up getting hers before me, still almost a full 20 minutes past her order pickup time. It's a little crazy to prioritize a third party delivery order, who takes fees, over orders placed using your own system. I'm a firm believer that there shouldn't be online ordering available if you cannot manage the volume. I ended up missing almost my entire lunch hour due to this unforeseen wait time. On top of that, in-restaurant food ordering had a 40 minute wait time. I did appreciate the staff being upfront about that when people were ordering, but it's insane that both pickup and in restaurant had the same extended wait times. My coffee was just ok, but the wrap was exceptional and traveled well. I really enjoyed the sauce and crispy chicken! I would totally fixate on this as my go-to lunch if the pickup times were reliable. read more

Their chicken miso caesar wrap is SO good. The chicken was perfectly crispy and filled with tons of finely shaved parmesan. Their sauce is so unique and flavorful and they give extra dressing on the side (!). It is fairly expensive but can easily be two meals. I also tried the blueberry matcha, which was yummy but not the best I've had. It also seems like a great spot to study or get work done! read more

Faregrounds - Strawberry Foam Matcha & Blueberry Matcha Latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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I came today around 12:30pm it was very busy and they have seating inside and outside. I got one of their speciality coffees. I got the orange mocha shaken espresso, a quarter-sweet, which was very good. It is pricey; my drink was $7. It's definitely a popular lunch spot/coffee spot! Definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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I went for the first time recently and tried the salted vanilla foam latte and id give it a 9/10 .. it was very good and id get it again for sure. read more

Faregrounds - salted vanilla foam latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

This caesar wrap lived up to the hype! Everything about it was perfect - the chicken, the dressing, the flavor, all of it. I will say it's a bit pricey, as the wrap was $16 before adding protein. But it was still a great proportion and enough food to last 2 meals. read more

There is a lot of hype about this place and I really wanted to try the food and ceremonial matcha. Unfortunately they told me the wait for the food is running 50 min out and I didn't have that much time so I wasn't able to order the food. Wait for sitting was very long. Place is packed at 1:30 pm on a Tuesday. The matcha was great. No option for dining in cups which is a disadvantage because those of us who care about no seed oil and organic matcha, also care about the plastic top and the glaze inside the Togo cups. I see them growing to a place with their own parking and more seating. But given the given, I enjoyed my experience. read more

Faregrounds - Matcha latte with coconut milk and chai latte with coconut milk - Sandwiches Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Loved the breakfast burrito and iced matcha! Perfect way to start the day. Will definitely be back! :)

Iced matcha latte with vanilla was amazing. One of the best I've had in a while. I didn't try any other drinks or food, but surprised to report that at least the matcha lives up to the hype. read more

it's really hard to find really good food consistently in LA without all of the fluff. The coffee and food here is hands-down one of the best spots for casual breakfast or lunch. read more

Absolutely obsessed with their banana cold brew. Literally the perfect drink! And the baristas are amazing and will modify the drink to your liking. Definitely check this place out for a morning or afternoon treat. read more

Ummmm... 22$ for a wrap is insane the hype is crazy the wrap is not. I added the crispy chicken... let's say I got more breading than chicken. Taste well tasted like I was just eating a wrap alone no seasoning dressing was underwhelming nothing close to what people made it out to be. The social media craze fooled me again. Good luck calling and actually getting ahold of anyone there, parking sucks it's in the heart of BH so that's expected but would not go back or recommend. Matcha also was not it, color was beautiful so my hopes were high tasted nothing but milk. Maybe they have better coffee but from my experience do not get trapped into the hype like I did read more

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This place was ok wasn't the best also waiting over 30 min for a wrap and a salad and they forgot the extra sauce also the strawberry match was ok. Love that they are healthy with no seed oils workers are nice read more

This did not live up to the hype for me. I got the miso chicken Caesar wrap and the spicy Thai steak wrap. The Thai wrap was so spicy! I like spice but this was so spicy that it was barely enjoyable. I could not really taste the flavors, just spice. The chicken Caesar wrap did not wow me at all. The crispy chicken was not crispy, and we ordered and ate it in-store. I did not taste miso. It was just a basic wrap. We were told it would be a 45 minute wait for the food after we ordered. It was closer to 30 minutes. And they take care with each customer ordering and answering questions. read more