Fantastic bagel sandwich & coffee beverage! I can't believe everything is gluten free!?!?!!! We…read morehad a friend from out of town choose our meeting spot due to family dietary restrictions and it was fantastic!!! Only downside is street parking and patio seating is tight and in the sun. But, back to the delicious food. My lox bagel sandwich was more than satisfying. All the fixings and presentation on point. It was so filling, I was only able to enjoy 1/2. The rest kept nicely as leftovers. This location is actually a bit to convenient for me. Seriously though, I'm excited to explore more of th3 menu as I'm in the area regularly. Monthly specials add another level of more to explore.

15+ min wait time is unacceptable. It's a Sunday morning in this neighborhood. For an $8 bagel…read morewith cream cheese, hire more staff. To be clear, not blaming the kind hard working staff. This is a poor management problem. Plan better.

I'm not going to say anything about the food that you haven't already read in 30 previous posts!…read moreQuit scrolling and go order the whipped eggplant & vodka pasta. BTW. I'll think more highly of you if you add the Little Gem Caesar. And I may even respect you a little if you enjoy the luscious Passion Fruit Pavlova bathing in a decadent pool of ice cream! I said what I said. Vibes were high but turn down your hearing aids because it's loud as hell. Oh and JONATHAN is an absolute ALL STAR waiter! Tip him well or ..... well, I won't lay my threats out in public. Let's just say "or ELSE"

What a lovely place! Food was absolutely amazing! We ordered…read moregem ceasar salads, flank steaks, chicken was tender and juicy, vodka pasta, and some drinks. All was delicious! Our server Al was informative and friendly and so lovely. Thank you Al! The managers Natalia and Robert were very friendly and professional and are running this restaurant beautifully. Unfortunately- upon arrival for checking in on our reservation- we had to deal with Jordan who was at the front. Jordan was absolutely unhinged, rude, disrespectful and shocking with his tone, and rudeness. It was obnoxious and truly out of line. To the owners- your front line people are the most important people that represent not only your business but represents the people. One bad seed can cause a lot of damage to your business. This was the most horrible experience we have ever dealt with and we are very polite, and kind so his behaviour was unwarranted. The managers were very apologetic, and kindly offered desserts but we don't want freebies- we want Jordan to do better. If he behaved ONCE like this.... it's probably happened many times before.

We had such a wonderful! Nike was absolutely amazing -- so kind, attentive, and welcoming. He made…read moreus feel very special and made our celebration even more memorable. Wonderful service and a beautiful experience. Thank you, Nike! We will be back! Definitely ask for him if you come here, especially for Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas and music!!!

I attended a private dinner party here recently and had a wonderful overall experience. First and…read moreforemost, the staff was exceptional-attentive, professional, and made sure our entire group felt well taken care of all evening. As for the food, everything served was solid and enjoyable, though perhaps just shy of being truly great. We enjoyed a mix of items including the chef's salad, sashimi, filet mignon, and finished with cheesecake. Presentation and execution were good across the board, but nothing quite stood out as a massive flavor showstopper. The vibrant atmosphere and seamless service from the team made it a fantastic gathering to be a part of. A stylish and reliable spot for a private event on the Promenade!

very unassuming under a hotel, but i almost want to gatekeep this happy hour next to the pier…read morebecause we enjoyed it so much... "sunset hour" is every monday-friday from 3-6 pm and the food is delicious and all vegetarian!! :) drink prices are okay, but i would come back for a snack. the patio is also dog friendly! the crispy brussel sprouts were to die for! they added some nuts on top for a nice crunch, and who doesn't love manchego. the fox fries were also great, and had a nice crunch to them, as well as a good kick of spice! the chips and guac with the togarashi spice was something i didn't know i needed on my tortilla chips, we had to ask for more! the staff was very friendly and accommodating to our dietary preferences!! can't wait to come back

Great option to come with your dog! They have outdoor seating and a dog menu. We brought our dog…read morehere for her birthday and she had a blast. We ordered, for two: Fish Tacos $25 Pea Falafel $26 NA Honeydew Cocktail $14 Pup Bowl $13 Prices were a bit high but fair for Santa Monica. It's walking distance to the beach which is nice. Staff is also nice and service was fast. There was also plenty of seating.

Food exceptional, French owner very cordial, quiet small charming and Lattes wonderfulread more

Super cute spot with excellent bread and sandwiches!…read more This cafe is super charming and has great sandwiches. I got the breakfast sandwich, which was made with challah bread. So delicious and the bread was so tasty! I also really loved the salad that came with the sandwich - a really nice bonus! On the day I went, there was live music and it made it such lovely lunch!

I would say this is one of my favorite breakfast options in Santa Monica and in West LA in general…read more They have some really unique menu items and the inside has a really great atmosphere along with great service. We were lucky enough to find a metered street spot directly in front of the restaurant and did not have to wait long at all for our Saturday morning brunch for a table of two. Our server was also very polite and everything that we ordered came out very fast. I started off with the Iced Maple Latte and thought it was really nice. It was a really sweet treat and I enjoyed it. For my breakfast, I chose the Eggs Benedict with the Sujuk sausage and added avocado and croissant. It was one of the best combos I've had in a long time and I am already eager to go back again to get it. I would highly recommend to everyone and would happily say this is one of my favorite breakfast options around.

We were greeted at the door by what seems to be like the man in charge while the hostess looked for…read moreseats and he was lovely. and that's about where the good experience ended. We agreed to outside patio seating at tall seats which is more than fine. but we were sat at a shared table with a family which is fine when you have context that you are doing so, but i spent the beginning of the morning listening to two different children play of their phones blasting the sound. additionally both the seats we were in were directly in the sun which for me is fine but my bf burns very easily. but okay fine, it is what it is. We politely waited until the table next to us emptied, and then told the waitress we would like to move because the sun. She said we would need to wait and she would need to check. And then came back and told us they were too busy. We watched the seat we wanted to sit in be empty until we asked for boxes for our food. We watched another table stay empty until we left. The waitress never introduced herself either. Additionally, no one checked up on us during the entire meal. Usually any sit down restaurant would ask how your meal is. No one did. we weren't even given silverware when our meals arrived. we had to go get them ourselves. We had to ask for boxes after sitting and waiting for anyone to check in. We separately had to call out to the oblivious waitress to even pay, as she was standing out there just looking around. The food was great, like i wish we would have had cash to tip the cooks themselves bc the food was really good. But Ive attached photos of the food (great!) and photos of the many empty tables that made them sooo busy they cldnt accommodate the paying costumers that already ordered. my boyfriend and I have both worked in the service industry before. But i would just say that they had horrible service which can ruin a perfectly good meal. I hope if the owner is the one I met at the door, he considers getting new waitresses .

Some basics: Family owned. Manned by 3-4 people max. Super small and cozy (only counter seats)…read more True Authentic Vietnamese. For the amount of demand from DoorDash orders, window side orders, and dine-in orders, the server took care of everyone in the timeliest of fashion with kindness, positivity, and max efficiency. Very impressed. 20/10 in service. Spring rolls super fresh and light. Peanut sauce wasn't too sweet and I liked the thicker consistency. Summer mango salad special...stellar. The combination of mango, calamari, shrimp, basil, and peanuts might be weird at first but it worked beautifully together for a fresh summer bite. Vietnamese ice coffee is rich, dark, and perfectly sweet. One of the best I've had in a while. Will be my go to Vietnamese spot in the westside. Highly recommend to those looking for a quality light and fresh meal.

Having lived with a Vietnamese family in my early life, I was really looking forward to trying this…read moreplace. I ordered a pork belly bahn mi sandwich to go. Super friendly guy took my order and gave me a glass of water. The restaurant was small, but had a very nice, clean vibe. The sandwich was supposed to have come with pickled daikon and carrots, along with cilantro. It came with lots and lots of carrots and a fair amount of jalapenos. There was no daikon that I could see or find, and maybe three sprigs of cilantro. If the carrots were pickled, they must have been pickled in the last ten minutes before I got them as there was no discernible flavor other than carrot. Although I went to eat the sandwich about fifteen minutes after I picked it up. It was very soggy. The meat was very much on the dry side, a bit greasy, but again, overall, pretty flavorless. It also seemed more like roast pork shoulder rather than pork belly. This sandwich is not something I would ever order again as I have had some very good bahn mi elsewhere. If I do come back, I will try one of the soups or salads or maybe a spring roll to see if my experience was just a one-off. Being generous, maybe they watered down the flavor profile to adapt to American tastes, but for me, especially considering the price, this sandwich was a complete failure. Very disappointing.

Love this spot! Kinda pricey but quality food. I got their…read moresquash pancakes. Pretty loaded with fruit and granola which I love. The pancakes were dense and filling. Smoothie was delicious. Plenty of outdoor seating and can bring your dogs. Nice beach vibe and great experience.

Everyone loves a good brunch spot, and there's many in LA. What I like about Bluey's is their…read morespecialty 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!

Came here for brunch, such a cute spot even with an outdoor backyard area. We were seated and our…read moreparty grew and they had enough tables to accommodate for us. All the food was really good. The brus burrito was delicious and had all the things I wanted inside, the fried chicken was great in both the chicken and waffles and the karaage The pesto omelette was super good and cheesy as well! We also enjoyed our gluten free blueberry pancakes, but we were so full we couldn't finish. Everything was plated nicely and they had lots of menu options!

Came here after playing pickleball at Santa Monica Memorial Park. Overall, it's a solid breakfast…read morespot with good food and good service. Nothing really stood out compared to the other breakfast places around Santa Monica, but there also wasn't much to complain about. Prices are a little on the higher side, but nothing crazy. Expect to spend somewhere in the low $20s per person. Overall, a reliable breakfast option, but I wouldn't say it's much different from the other spots in the area.