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    4.1 (1.6k reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Matcha Latte and Acai Harvest Bowl
    Grace C.

    Great White is an absolute must while in Venice! It's such a quintessential California breakfast spot. I went with the acai bowl and a matcha latte, and both were exactly what I wanted for a fresh, easy breakfast. The atmosphere is just as much a part of the experience as the food.

    Pavlova
    Andrina C.

    Went here for brunch and they were really busy. We didn't have any reservations so it was a bit of a wait. We walked to Venice Beach to pass the time. We didn't have to wait long. Food was really delicious. The service was really slow, though. I would recommend for brunch and if you are not in a rush.

    Buussels Sprouts
    Karen L.

    We had a great dinner here last night. We sat on the patio and had great service. The weather finally changed at night a bit so we actually enjoyed the heaters! We started with an Aperol Spritz and a Tequila. We loved the crispy Brussels sprouts with nuoc cham, cilantro, and sesame. I LOVED this dish! We also had the pepperoni pizza with mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce and oregano. The crust was thin and the pieces are on the smaller size but it still packed a punch! We also shared the Tremendous Burger with double smash patties, caramelized fennel, American cheese, secret sauce, lettuce and fries! The fries were outstanding, crispy, salty, and hot-just the way I like them! We were too full for dessert but next time...

    Harvest Bowl
    Sabah D.

    Ive been here for lunch but i've heard great things about their breakfast items so i had to give it a try. I got the breakfast burrito and it was super, super good - would get again. I just didnt love how wet it got toward the bottom and the salsa was nottt the best. Otherwise, very flavorful and yummy. My friends loved their dishes as well and also said they would order both again. Service and location were incredible as usual - love all the workers there and the amazing venice views

    Swim Club with sweet potato fries
    Thu D.

    My friends and I came for a pretty late lunch, and it was busier than expected for 3pm, but no wait for a table. We sat in the cute outdoor patio area under some shade on a really nice day. Our server was friendly and gave my friend recommendations when he asked. I ordered the Pisco Passion and Swim Club sandwich with sweet potato fries. The drink was light and refreshing. The sandwich was delicious with all the flavors combining well together, and the fries were nice and crisp. I do think it's a tad expensive, but I had a good experience there and would consider going back.

    The banana bread is delicious, and is big enough that I did not finish. Great coffee, too.
    Franklin W.

    My friend Martin introduced me to Great White, and each time I have gone, I have had a lovely relaxing time. Beautiful decor, beautiful people, and wonderful staff. I was lucky enough to have Jaclyn (Jacqueline?) as my server, and she brought so much fun energy to her job. I live too far away to be a regular, but I can see how this place could easily become a "stop in when I'm in the area" kind of place.

    Breakfast Burrito and Banana Bread
    Katie P.

    Husband and I shared the banana bread and breakfast burrito (add avocado). He had a coffee I had cold brew. It was a delightful. Great space love the light fixtures. Coffe smelled so good and was really tasty. Food was excellent. Very good breakfast burrito with still crispy potatoes in it. Banana bread was light and griddled and phenomenal.

    Folded Eggs
    Claire D.

    I was looking for a place to meet a friend near the ocean. The menu at this restaurant looked delicious and we decided to give it a try. There is both indoor and patio dining. The vibe is casual and beach chic. All of the food is delicious and this is one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. The restaurant has very few parking spaces on site. The only downside is that the paid parking is ridiculously expensive. Anywhere from $10 to 15 minutes to an hour, $20 for two hours and the price goes up and up. There is one hour metered parking nearby which isn't very convenient if you have to keep going back to refill the meter. If you're lucky you might find distant street parking that is unpaid. This is nothing against the restaurant, but as Venice as a city in general. High prices like these without any special validation, are sure to keep people from coming to these places at all if you can't afford it. Perhaps that's how Venice would like to keep it. Only people who can afford the parking are allowed to enjoy these businesses.

    Shrimp Pasta
    Sandra M.

    Wow this place was just ok yes of course their burrito was great but I've had better , and prices are pretty up there. So if you prefer a better taco place then just go up the street. Service was a little hectic slow, since it was really packed. Had to wait a few times to get even ice water or get a refill of water with a lot of people waiting means it was pretty chill just a lot of people since it's summertime so it's just an a ok restaurant . I would maybe try it again but just for coffee or something but not for lunch or anything like that.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Maria R.

    Entire experience was fantastic from hostess to paying the bill. I didn't have a reservation, hostess sat me immediately and she was really friendly and cute (respectfully). The ambiance was very chill California energy (I'm from New York lol), which I loved. The decor also was giving spa vibes in a good way. Byredo hand soap in the restroom, okayyyy! My server Joshua was super friendly and attentive, appreciated his good energy. Breakfast menu had a lot of delicious sounding options but I went for the breakfast burrito with hot sauce and it was fantastic. Breakfast burritos are very hit or miss IMO and this was a hit. I also had two cappuccinos bc I am a caffeine fiend and also jet lagged and they were both very good. Highly recommend to anyone in the neighborhood. I just realized they have other locations throughout LA too which I'm sure are also good but this one did not disappoint at all.

    Lauren H.

    I came to visit a friend and this was one of our first stops straight off the plane. Everything on the menu sounded amazing but we ended up sharing the avocado dip, a breakfast burrito, and finished with the diavola pizza. Yummy food!!! Eddie is fantastic and the sweetest! We had great service and my favorite thing about him was that after he learned I love sauce, he kept bringing different in house made sauces for me to try. This restaurant is so beautiful and sitting on the patio was a great start to our afternoon!

    Chicken Pesto (split in two so yes, so shareable!)
    Christine B.

    Got to stop here with my family after a 12 mile bike ride from Manhattan Beach...they SERVED! Best coffee I had my two weeks in the area, unbeatable acai bowl, delicious sandwhich and beautiful atmosphere. They were steadily busy but the service never missed a beat. I'm still dreaming of my latte - yes you should get two.

    Jilly B.

    Came here on a Sunday looked for reservations they were booked so we walked up and were able to be seated right away. No wait at all. Parking is annoying we parked across the street for $10. It was pretty packed but the food was good, service was good, we had our pup so it's nice to have outdoor seating even the indoor seating insane indoor so we sat inside outside. Walked around the beach afterwards because we had time left and we paid for parking. It's a really busy area but overall the experience was good

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    Ask the Community - Great White

    Is there a happy hour?

    They will happily seat non Caucasians in the corner.

    Am I able to make any of the pizzas vegan by omitting cheese?

    Are their cocktails made with soju or actual liquor? Do they have their liquor license or just beer and wine only?

    They have cocktails but limited drinks which are premade

    Is this place pet friendly? Update: I took my cat there and the waiter was super nice and made sure she had what she needed so dog and kitty friendly (mine behaves very well…

    Yes

    How do I get the free burrito? I downloaded the app, made an account, and purchased my first order but I don't see anything about a free burrito.

    You can get a code from them AFTER your first order. If it didn't show up, contact them. Burrito is pretty tasty imo!

    Are walk-ins accepted?

    Yes - but if it's the weekend be prepared to have a long wait. On a weekday brunch though we were able to sit down right away.

    Is it noisy and busy during weekday breakfast?

    Extremely .... on both questions.

    Till what time is breakfast available?

    8am-3pm

    How long is breakfast served?

    8am-3pm

    Am I able to just order coffee and study here?

    Hi: I guess it depends what you need: do you need to sit a little quietly and focus? Then my… 

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