We have ordered from this restaurant to go & there several times. I love their sliced bread, fish plate, french toast and turkey sandwich. I thought the brownie & carrot cake was too dry. We finally made it there on a weekend, it seemed very hectic, we had to move to a shaded table as the sun was getting very strong. The only one left was a communal one, the other people there began complaining. We had a tiny assistance dog with us. The other couple also had a dog. The couple without a dog began to complain about our dog. Our dog was on a leash, but the other one was not. I was too tired to move at this point. Not sure if I'd go back on a weekend. Has a hipe vibe and nice patio, though read more

Love the creativity and the quality of food, also support local farmers, it's amazing

Food was exceptionally fresh and delicious. We ordered brisket banh mi, pastrami sandwich, and tuna conserva, smoked octopus and salmon collar. Service was fine. There was a crowd so make sure you know what you want by the time they call your number. And they do not alter fixed dishes. Ambiance was delightful. Parking is limited street parking. Come prepared to wait a little while for service and food, and parking too. Other than that, you will be satisfied with the food and ambiance. read more

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This is such a delicious place to eat! The flavors are always bright and every plate has something fresh and surprising. There is indoor bd outdoor seating and the service is always lovely! The perfect place to take an out of town guest or a friend for brunch. read more

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Overpriced and on top of that they charge you for some employee health fee and some other fees... hard pass! This place isn't worth my business read more

Great breakfast, cute outdoor patio and friendly service. Baklava croissant was a texture masterpiece. Pricing is a bit high but you got to spurge a little. read more

Gjusta crushes it. The store vibes are immaculate, the food always solid and elevated above 99% of the rest of LA restaurants. Recommends: Breakfast Burrito, Italian Sammie, Huevos Rancheros, Bahn Mi x 2 and their smoked fish is superb. I no longer have to order in from the east coast to get platinum level smoked salmon. And that's not even mentioning their superb bakery. Just a great place to get great food. read more

If you're dining in, make sure to get a ticket! It's a bit confusing for first time goers, but there's technically no line unless you're doing express takeout. Also, be prepared to wait if you're planning to go during rush hour. Minimum we waited 30 minutes, but it was worth well the wait. Now onto the food, I got the make your own bagel. It was amazing! Their classic lox was so buttery and smooth. I recommend getting their Bialy, but be fast since they run out throughout the day. There is a beautiful space outside for everyone to eat. I highly recommend getting brunch or breakfast here since it's just so beautiful. After, you can go to their goods store right next door to view some of their pottery, knick knacks and flowers. read more

Gjusta - Bakeries Near Me - Venice, California

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Food was overpriced and not great. Croissants were dry. Staff was rude and asked us to move while we were waiting for our order. There was also weird people walking in off the street. Will not be coming back here read more

Beautiful space, even more beautiful food. Whether you're grabbing a quick matcha and a croissant or stocking up on fresh loaves of seeded rye and artisanal cheeses for a picnic, Gjusta Grocer never misses. The staff is always helpful, and the vibe is much more relaxed than the main bakery. It's the perfect spot to find a unique gift or just treat yourself to a better-than-average lunch. read more

*Disclaimer: 5 star rating for items bought in the express lane because I was way too hungry to wait in the ticketed line for the full menu* Chocolate croissant- probably one of the best chocolate croissants I've ever had. So flaky, buttery and chocolatey! Still thinking about it tbh. Olive sourdough loaf- an amazing loaf of bread with olive pieces scattered all around. I've had a couple pieces so far TODAY and it's great toasted or with some avocado and egg. Everything bagels toasted with cream cheese- I feel like a broken record here but this was an amazing bagel with a generous amount of herb cream cheese spread. The bakery goods are a 10/10 that I tried today and I cannot wait to try more items from the bakery! Maybe even one day I won't be that hungry and can wait in the line to order off the full menu. read more

Gjusta - Olive sourdough - Bakeries Near Me - Venice, California

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GREAT Food. Crappy experience. The lines are insanely long. The prices are stupid high. There's an automatic 15% service fee for Takeout. There's no parking. It just seemed like a complete cluster. The pastries and food were definitely as good as advertised, but the whole cost and experience brought me to the conclusion, I'm glad I tried it but I won't be back. Italian Sandwich: Excellent Bahn Mi Americano: Excellent Veggie Sandwich: Good Smoked Trout: Excellent Cesar Salad: Good Tahini Croissant: Excellent Chocolate Croissant: Good Olive Bread: Good Chocolate Chip Cookie: Ok Pistachio Cookie: Excellent read more

Gjusta - Paté Baguette - Bakeries Near Me - Venice, California

The environment was great! Amazing seating! Cute little town cafe vibe! Very relaxing! Great to come work! Great for catching up with friends! Great for a little bakery date! Bakery was amazing! Good selection! I got the pastrami Reuben! Sandwich was good, but nothing out of this world 4/5 food read more

Gjusta - Pastrami Reuben & cappuccino - Bakeries Near Me - Venice, California

Simply terrible. Overpriced, mid food with a 20% mandatory service charge for the pleasure of waiting in a long line while having to seat yourselves in tables that are unavailable or unclean read more

WOW. just WOW. The food was beyond amazing. So fresh, and crunchy and yummy and all of the positive adjectives I could provide. I sat outside with my meal partner and the vibes were lovely--beautiful, sunny day, filled with people chatting and just having a good time overall. I was particularly lucky, because even though the line was doubled around twice, a girl was just leaving who was nearing the front and she gave us her number for line! Made it very nice that we did not have to wait that long. We ordered the tuna sandwich, a Mediterranean salad, an oat milk latte, a lemonade, a coffee marble cake, and a slice of fruit tart. Every part of it was scrumptious. I could not say more. read more

Gjusta - all the goods! - Bakeries Near Me - Venice, California

The menu looked so good and I was anxious to try this place but was disappointed. Came on a Saturday afternoon and it was very busy. You take a ticket and they serve you by number - someone was kind enough to give us an extra number of theirs so we didn't have to wait so long but be prepared to wait. I ordered the croque madame which I was very excited for but it was cold and the egg wasn't fully cooked. I also got an iced matcha latte and it tasted like watered down milk. I told the waiter and he had them make me another drink which was nice. The coffee cake was good and they had a good variety of baked goods. I love the vibe of this place but the food didn't live up to the hype in my opinion. They have a charcuterie menu which I would maybe come back to try. read more

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Happy Thursday! Breakfast with parents every Thursday. This morning we are at Gjusta. What a find in Venice. Right across the street from Gold's Gym which makes it very difficult to park. Was keeping my eyes open for Arnold but no such luck today. The food? Yum to the tum. Ordered the salmon roe toast and anchovy toast with coffee of course. Yes we Koreans love salty things. Delish but size/portion was really equal to one slice of toast cut in half to appear like more. The vibe was relaxing out in the patio. Lots of chill people gathering, talking, enjoying. Usually my parents would comment on the thrift furniture (remember they are old school. In their 80s) but they really loved it here. Until next time. Chao mein! read more

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Came on a Monday morning and there was no line. But even if there is, this place is worth it. The mandatory 20% tip dining in and 15% tip for take out is definitely steep but once again, it's worth it. Parking is a huge pain but like I said, it's worth it. We got the rice bowl and veggie madam and wowwww the salmon in the rice bowl was so moist and so incredibly marinated- hands down the best salmon I've had in the United States. The veggie madam was also very good with delicious cheese and mushroom on a large thicccc piece of sourdough. My only compliant was that there were flies and bees outdoors, but other than that it's a cute outdoor space, and honestly who cares because wow the food is incredible. I also got the scone and banana pudding to go and they were both delicious. My cat went crazy and kept trying to steal the crumbs. read more

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I loved the whole experience of dining here. The rustic breads, fresh cheeses, etc is a dream. It is a very charming place. The outside patio feels Mediterranean and homie. The food was good and the presentation was nice. read more

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Confusing when you walk in, couldn't find menu to order at the counter... not sure where to order.. no sign or person to ask... ordered a couple of salads , with a side of chicken....found a table..got salads.... No chicken :-( Finally had to go to kitchen area to ask.... An annoyed employee said everything comes out from a different part of the kitchen ( duh, I should know that!) The chicken came with a salad Staff seemed stressed and unfriendly .... Not the special experience we were used to pre covid.... read more

Another great place in LA. Tasty pastry and best sandwiches. Sitting outside makes your experience pleasant and makes you come back again and again read more

Gjusta is a simplistic and welcoming CA deli that serves a variety of seasonal food, catering to LA's contemporary tastes. The salmon grain bowl is a hearty meal that is rich in protein, is vibrant, and light. However, there was almost no flavor of the contents in the bowl as it tasted watered down. The pickled radish and kimchi were unauthentic as well. It is a small portion size for almost $20. The pepperoni flatbread pizza was classic. I enjoyed how it wasn't greasy and heavy like other "flatbread" pizzas. The cheese was special in the way it was incorporated into the pizza: not too oozy but more structured and compact. Finally, the carrot cake was very unique as there were pistachio bits and zest placed on top. They really balanced out the sweetness of the signature cream cheese and solid cake. I loved how it was chilled-- the cake was more tasteful because of it! Gjusta is a decent place to grab deli essentials, but I think it's a bit pricey for their quality of food. I enjoyed the bustling momentum of this place yet its outdoor patio area is very relaxing and chill! read more

Gjusta - Carrot Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Venice, California

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I've been to Gjusta many times when I'm LA and always gone back for the fresh foods with counter service. However, on today's visit, I was informed the gratuity was included even though there is no server. I don't know about you, but I am tired of going to a restaurant and seeing additional fees added by owners so they don't have to pay their staff a decent wage. If you agree, don't go to this one. Not worth it - there are many other high quality options nearby. After facing the encounter with the tip being added automatically, they completely forgot to bring out one of the items we ordered. It delayed us another 45 min and all we got was an apology from the guy who delivered the sandwich they had forgotten. This place is not the same as when they first opened. Service has gone was down, prices have gone up. read more

It's not just a bakery, it's also a cafe and deli with fresh bread, pastries, sandwiches, salads, and so many unique options. The tahini brownies, baklava croissants, and pistachio cookies are incredible. They also offer a variety of schmears, grab and go items, and fresh olive oil you can purchase in store. The space is fully outdoors with a really lovely vibe. Weekends can get busy, but there's plenty of seating and it's easy to grab a table once someone finishes. Service was quick, and I loved that my iced matcha latte was served in a glass cup. Overall, great atmosphere and amazing food read more

I love the vibe here, especially when the weather is nice. The food was good, but please prepare for the long line to order. I was so confused about how to order. So make sure you get the ticket before you go in line. You also have to find the table yourself. P.S. The service charge is insane. They charge a mandatory 20% service fee for in-dining and 15% for takeout. read more

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Pastries are very tasty and fresh I ate the whole thing in 5 minutes. There are a lot of good looking people there since it's right by famous golds gym. Service was pleasant and quick. And it was peaceful environment. I will come back there tomorrow to see if it's the same. Thank you read more

Gjusta - Raisin pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Venice, California

A friend recommended Gjusta for lunch and it did not disappoint which leaves me questioning the reasoning between 3 stars. Yes it's pricey but it's LA. That's my excuse at least. I had no idea so much delicious baked goods and meats were behind such regular shmegular doors. You order at the counter, are given a number, and then it's up to you to find a cozy space outdoors to enjoy your meal. It's a deli, bakery, cafe, and market all under one roof serving up all your fresh eats needs. I'm pretty sure all produce is directly sourced from local California farmers. Your first bite will confirm it. We split the Italian sandwich on the most delicious ciabatta baguette and along with their turkey club. Best of both worlds. And both delicious and fresh but the Italian was my favorite. I'd love to come back if I'm ever in the area to try their pizza. Their window display almost got me but next time I may not be able to. Great find! read more

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Wow this place has gone down. I used to love Gjusta but now- 1- The lines are confusing and the workers are rude and frustrating. 2- 15% MSC!!! What???? I had to pay an extra 15% for you to bag my bread???!!! I understand paying a service fee when you are eating there but for good to go?? 2- It takes for forever to get even a cup of coffee to go you might as well just drive down the street to another place. If you want bread go to Jyan Isaac. He actually trained at Gjusta and now makes better bread, and bagels! Or go to Bubs and Grandmas. read more

Gjusta - They charge 15 % extra to literary bag my items!!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Venice, California

The food is pricey but good! Great little spot to meet with a friend or big group since you order and pay before finding a seat so no need to split a check. Plenty of outdoor seating. Servers do a pretty good job of checking in as they deliver food. You do run the risk of being amongst the new wave of people who are moving into Venice. read more

I finally went to Gjusta and tried their famous tuna conserva sandwich for $18. Yes it is delicious and an excellent balance of textures, flavors, and quality ingredients. Would I buy it again? Not sure...It  did not wow me enough to spend that much for this again. It was also quite salty with the olive tapenade and the salted cucumber layers combined. The brussel sprouts with toasted hazelnuts under a snowy layer of cheese was a hit, but not exactly "healthy", so sharing is the best option. Chicken dumpling soup for $13 was a hearty filling bowl of goodness that would definitely be on my short list of comfort foods. The kale salad was the favorite, with apple, celery, manchego cheese,  smoked almonds and a mustard vinaigrette for $18. This was probably the group's favorite dish. read more

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Went there in a group of 4 for brunch on a Sunday. We ordered and sat down, food were brought (one by one slowly) to us within reasonable time. It's getting to the peak lunch hour so we understand). However, one in our party hasn't received her food even though we finished ours after 30minutes. Went to the store and talked to a nice lady (probably a manager or something), and she expedited the food to us. She also offered us some great desserts while we waited for the final dish to come. Food is definitely good, price is definitely a little higher than average (but fair since it's posted publicly for you to make your decision to eat in or not), experience was a little ruined but mended by the great customer service. Will be back next time still! read more

Gjusta - Shakshuka Egg & Toast - Bakeries Near Me - Venice, California

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The food is hit and miss depending on what you get. I would order the coffee at the food order section, otherwise it comes in a plastic cup. The chocolate croissant was yummy, and so was their coffee. On my first visit I tried. Korean dish that was excellent. I didn't see it on the menu last time. Ambiance is cool, outdoor seating and shared tables. Hip LA crowd. read more

I love Gjusta! Gjelina's younger sister is a wonderful spot to come any time of day. The menu is expansive, from bagels, to filling entrees. There is a pastry counter with things like cakes, pies, muffins, and puddings. They have a fridge with their pickled items, sauces, and spreads. A salad counter with various kinds to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Sixes of pizza are also available to choose from and viewable at the counter. They have drinks ranging from teas to smoothies and everything in between... coffee, espresso, matcha, you name it, I bet they have it! There are many restaurants I frequent and leave feeling bloated and ready for a nap- the itis is a real thing people, it's medical term is postprandial somnolence. Yet, when I leave Gjusta I feel energized and ready to tackle anything. Seriously, if you haven't tried this place you need to. What I had today: Cortado- delicious short espresso drink. Grain bowl- with avocado, sprouts, soft boiled egg, pickled radish, kimchi, kale, and rice. I love fermented things- so this is my go to bowl. Chocolate avocado mouse- the name might turn most people away, but it's delicious! I recommend it for dark chocolate lovers, not milk, because it definitely isn't super sweet. It still has some sweetness, but i taste the more rich, dark, bitter chocolate and then a creamy flavor likely imparted by the avocado, and that's what I like. I've tried several things, but these are my favs. They have a beautiful patio outside which is now open again. The inside is open to order but not to sit, due to COVID. Parking is on the street. Hope you love this place as much as I! read more

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I usually love this place so much BUT I just had to come on here and say I found 2 hairs BAKED INTO a loaf of their bread

Great service and the patio is a wonderful place to enjoy a light meal and coffee. I enjoyed the food.

Benny is the primary reason for this 5 star review - he took our order and was very friendly and accommodating. I shared that for religious reasons I wear a face covering (I'm Muslim) so I need a place to sit facing away from people in order to eat comfortably without being seen. He personally walked with us outside to find a space. I truly appreciate his help with finding us a more "private" table - he went to the trouble of picking up a set of table and chairs and moving them into a corner facing a wall with a nice view of some trees and plants. He also kindly gave us a chocolate chip cookie after our slice of the fruit galette was inadvertently not brought with our order. Food was also overall pretty good. We got the veggie croque madame, soft scramble, mixed cucumber salad, fruit galette, and shortbread. I would come back for the mixed cucumber salad - it featured dill, mint, and feta cheese. I would note it was very crowded when we arrived and it wasn't immediately clear how to order. After looking around we realized we need to take a paper number and wait for it to be called in order to order food from the kitchen. After ordering you're given a number to keep on the table and you can seat yourself. Majority of the seating space is outside. There seemed to be a separate line for only the bakery items and drinks. read more

Gjusta - Baked goods - Bakeries Near Me - Venice, California

I asked for a burger without cheese "Yeah we don't really do that. Sorry" "You can't just not put cheese on a burger?" "No, sorry, we don't like to not do that" "I'm lactose intolerant" "Yeah, sorry to hear that" "Can I talk to the manager?" Manager comes "Can I help you?" "Yes, I was asking for a hamburger simply without the cheese and they weren't willing to accommodate me" "Yeah, sorry but that's just not really our ethos. We have our own way of doing things here" "But I'm lactose intolerant, I can't eat cheese" "Oh, you should have led with that and told that to the person at the cashier initially." "I DID lead with that and tell that to the person" "Okay well let me go talk to someone about this" I watched them go into the kitchen and ask someone a question; judging by the look of the cook whom they asked, they truly didn't give a fuck about leaving off a slice of cheese They came back "Okay so we were able to do it but just so you know that isn't really our ethos here. Is there anything else I can get for you" "Sure, I'll take a shrub without any ice please" "See there you go again. These kinda of modifications aren't in alignment with our ethos and the kind of business we run" I've been coming here for years and have given them so much of my money. But I'm tired of attitudes and bullshit like this y'all. It really isn't, or shouldn't be, any sweat off anyone's back to not include a slice or cheese or to serve a beverage room temperature. I'm not asking them to redesign their menu to accommodate me. These are very simple requests. And it shouldn't matter that I'm lactose intolerant. Sorry to be crass but fuck this place. I don't want to continue to support them anymore and I've already told my friends to do the same. With their "ethos" it seems to me they are laying the groundwork for their own demise read more

Or of my favorite bakeries- mainly for their French bread, and whole wheat sandwich bread. Their galette dough is so delicious I will be baking it at home. I wasn't thrilled by their cinnamon roll and croissant. I have had bettter. My daughter enjoyed the danish. I would dock it a star but it truly does set a high bar for most of their food that the amount of quality items surpasses the lack of excellence with their pastries (and this could just be I wasn't able to taste the flakiness of the dough or flavor of the butter in that particular batch) read more

Gjusta - Rasbperry rhubarb jam and almond butter - Bakeries Near Me - Venice, California

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Gjusta! Thank heavens for this store! The best bread and the best bagel in town! The new outdoor area looks fantastic. I just wish they have another location closer to my house. read more

This place is a struggle for me. I want to like it but there are things that I can't seem to process (which I can definitely let go of) and other things that are just not for me. Here are my thoughts after dining here on a holiday afternoon (labor day) OBSERVATIONS: 1. To place an order, you grab a ticket and wait for your number to be called. On a busy day, this can get pretty hectic which leaves people standing around because they don't know where to go. I'm not sure there's a way to avoid this, however, having staff/management announce to customers that they shouldn't be standing in a certain area and should be standing somewhere else is not helpful and actually contributes to more stress and confusion. 2. No substitutions for the menu items. That's fine. However, after waiting more than 15 minutes to place an order, it would be nice to know that ahead of time. Also...... After placing our order we were notified that one of the items in our order wasn't available and we were offered the opportunity to replace it with something else. Customer service towards fixing the issue was fine... but after already waiting a significant amount of time to order the food and then wait for the food.... replacing that item in our order delayed our food even more. 3. We ordered a chicken sandwich, veggie sandwich, french fries and cucumber salad. I would say the best meal was the cucumber salad which I would absolutely order again. The rest of our order was okay but did not really stand out. read more