I have a deep love for the ambiance of Joan's on Third. Smiling staff, clean, open, lively, and nicely decorated. Clearly, a lot of detail and work went into the seasonal presentation at Joan's for the holidays, and it was absolutely beautiful. We only ordered two pastries here: the Morning Bun and the Strawberry Buttermilk Muffin. The Morning Bun had a good texture - the dough was soft, buttery, and super flaky on the outside. In between layers of the dough, there was the thick cinnamon sugar filling. I thought the filling was way too sweet, however, and the dough was way too buttery. The excessive butter taste gave the bun an oily and greasy mouthfeel, and the filling was a little too grainy/gritty from the sugar. As for the Strawberry Buttermilk Muffin, it was really good! I liked it a lot more than the Morning Bun. It resembled and reminded me of a biscuit, with its crispy, crusty, buttery exterior and softer/lighter texture on the inside. The fresh strawberries baked on top brought forth a slight hint of sweetness and a vibrant strawberry flavor. The buttermilk added a slight tang that was really subtle and barely noticeable, but the muffin persisted to showcase an amazing flavor all around. Overall, I believe some things you'll order here will be a hit or miss, but it's worth it to stop on by! read more

Joan's on Third - Strawberry Buttermilk Muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

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Had Sunday brunch here with some friends. As soon as we arrived the staff greeted us and sat us down right away. The food was served in a timely manner and overall it was a great experience I am definitely coming back. read more

Definitely recommend this spot for breakfast and lunch they till 6 now. The chicken Chinese salad is amazing. Must try the homemade potato chips. read more

Love this place. Great salads and great brunch spot. The iced coffee and lattes are great too. Such a cute spot.

This is my favorite spot for breakfast and lunch! Food is always fresh and yummy and service is great! It's open and modern, feels good to sit inside or out. My favorite foods are the breakfast burrito, Chinese chicken salad, and salmon bagel. Best drinks are iced lavender matcha latte with vanilla and iced vanilla latte! read more

We got there for brunch on 12/31. I wanted to add avocado to my bagel. I was told I can't do that. He has to ring it separately and it might not come together. I decided to go and have breakfast somewhere else. It's so ridiculous that some spots can't even accommodate simple requests. You're in the business to cater to people. Our department at CBS used to order from them a lot, but we barely do anymore. Let's not even discuss the employee taking the order. He couldn't care less. I will definitely not go there again. read more

Wanna hear a joke? This $18 sandwich I waited 32 minutes for while orders that were placed 15 minutes after mine went out turkey, lettuce, mayo and avocado... for $18. When she told me the price I should have just walked out but I didn't want to make a scene. What a joke. But don't worry they gave me a cookie! Worst part was the guy at the counter told me 15 minutes before my sandwich was ready that it would be out "any minute," then when I asked after 15 minutes went by, the attituuuuude..."It's coming it's coming!" This place is over rated won't be going read more

Joan's on Third - $18 turkey sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

I love love this place! It's always so consistent and good! It's one of my little delights I treat myself to. The pancakes are in my opinion the absolute BEST! So buttery and yummy! As well as the Breakfast Sandwich and the Burrito ! This is my self indulgent self care spot. Love It! read more

Disgusting food , every time i order they get it wrong. won't be back, whats the point of ordering if it never comes right

Best tuna melt. Great Brussel sprout salad. Worst service. I got an IPA and it took me :10 to get it open. The guy behind the counter was ignoring me so I asked if he had a bottle opener. He said "yes" and continued to ignore me. I stood there another three minutes then another staff asked me if I'd ordered. I told her I needed an opener and she handed me one. The opener was right there! If it wasn't deliberate, it was negligent. Either way it off putting. Also my girlfriend was almost done with her meal when mine arrived. Again... perhaps the worlds greatest tuna melt. I'd order in advance and take it home where the only attitude I get is from my girlfriend and the only one ignoring me is the cat. (Or in reverse). read more

Jones on third is great. Always reliable and a great assortment of food and drinks! Great place for a business meeting as well

Damn, Joan's. Ordered my favorite breakfast burrito only to be massively disappointed and appalled -- what happened?? The price went up, but the size went down. I'm 5'2, 115 lbs - a petite woman, and I'm still hungry after eating it. I was counting on it sustaining my morning. Cut in half, the burrito is the size of my palm. If you think charging $15 for a breakfast burrito is acceptable, please make it worth it for your customers. Despicable. read more

Joan's on Third - $15 rip off - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

Overheard at Joan's: Woman: Should I get the bbq sandwich or the salad? Server: (pause) definitely the salad. Good place to go if you want the essential clean and chic Los Angeles vibe and to feel like a quasi-famous movie star, but if it's an friendly and inviting breakfast/brunch spot you're looking for, you might be better off somewhere else. read more

Not what I expected coming into this place. It's like a little hidden marketplace that sort of reminds me of Disneyland's cafeterias. Parking can be a bitch. Metered parking or valet for $6.50. They have a cold and hot case for on the go food and several sandwiches to choose from. Also an ice cream counter, to go frozen case filled with potstickers and dumplings, a cheese section...I mean they sell everything here. Not gonna lie, my 4 stars is for the vibe of this spo The atmosphere is mainly dominated by mothers that take their children here after school to feed them nice and rich food. This place is definitely pricey. I didn't even look at the menu and ordered their lobster roll based upon the sign they had posted on the front door. Got hit by a $24 bill and thought to myself..."DAMN!" I'm to broke to try to pretend to live this rich Studio City lifestyle. Fries included, lobster is sauced with dill and the bun is hot. Not worth $24 honestly. I'd rather have my lobster slathered in butter only. Shoulda went with the grilled cheese here. Good oldies music and I stared at the ice cream for a while, salivating in my head. read more

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I ordered the Chinese Chicken Salad and the FRIED chicken was SO dried out I ended up not even eating the chicken. If I wasn't starving I would have returned it for something else. I even got more dressing to help with the dryness but didn't help much. read more

Joan's on Third - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

Amazing Chinese chicken salad. Great ambiance and quick servíce. Love the variety of the menu.

I have been a regular here for some time and will say a few things about Joan's: i believe they have the best breakfast burrito in So Cal period (5 stars on the food) Since the pandemic some of the staff at the desk have been really rude. There used to be a really sweet and cool lady at the counter with an afro who was also smiling. The past few times i've gone i've picked up food and was ignored and finally just handed food with no thank you or even a hello. Just rudely quietly handed me a bag. read more

Very good sandwiches and salads. The coffee and baked goods are wonderful too. I enjoy their ficalle and grilled cheese sandwiches. The sweet pickles they serve with the sandwiches is excellent. read more

Really liked the short rib sandwich I got and the whole open, airy, clean vibe of the space.

10/10 10/10 10000/10. Wow I have always passed by this place but have never eaten here until recently. J was going thru Yelp reviews & I decided to go with the Chinese Chicken Salad... WOW! THE BEST SALAD I HAVE EVER EATEN!! I can't wait to be back! I also placed a phone order and it was ready when I got there (: they are amazing!!! read more

Joan's on Third - Chinese Chicken Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

Not a fan, sorry. The turkey club sandwiches were unseasoned and lifeless. Zero seasoning and very little mayo. The Chinese chicken salad was also pretty bland and we needed to add vinegar and salt. This is cafeteria food. read more

What happened to Joan's ? It took 25 minutes to get coffee . And it came luke warm At best. Fior wants warm. Tables were left with dirty dishes for a very long time . Could t even enjoy my coffee. Hire more help. And don't give the excuse "people don't want to work" not true. Pay well And treat well. Aroma and TJ's is a good example. Smiles on all Employees faces. Do Better Joan's . Lastly your prices for average food and drinks is insane. read more

Coffee was good, for the name of a fabric store. It reminded me of a Macy's coffee shop, if you were to shop for fabrics or clothes after, but really not. It was good to support the local places. They also had a bunch of grocery stuff read more

Joan's on Third - Cold brew, for a cold heart - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

I haven't been to this not-on-Third Joan's on Third, but I did get lunch taken out from here a couple weeks ago and can comment with all the expertise of someone who's eaten a few deli salads one time at her desk. I might suggest a grain of salt with this review. I've been to the original Joan's on Third a handful of times and found the food solidly appetizing even when healthy. I decided to make a meal of a salad trio, picking from a massive list of options. I went with the curried chicken salad, the Szechuan green beans, and the grilled corn with Fresno chilies and cotija cheese. Everything was okay, if not great. I was surprised to find the curried chicken salad somewhat dry and bland, and that was the meat of my meal. The green beans were tasty enough, if less spicy than I'd hoped, and I did enjoy the corn. I'd still recommend Joan's on Third, especially if you're looking for an easy cafe with tons of lunch options in this part of town. I doubt I'll have reason to go, as I live near the original Joan's, but was pleased enough with my office lunch. read more

I came here for a birthday lunch a while ago and it was pretty decent! I've been meaning to go back since my first experience so it certainly left a good taste in my mouth. I think I got a turkey sandwich, pretty hard to mess up, but they executed it well! It tasted good. I loved the pickles on the side. We ordered fries for the table and they were a little thinner than I had anticipated and they were more like chips. I wasn't a huge fan, but then again I was expecting french fries. I would have loved to try their coffee (one of the reasons I want to return) but I had their lemonade. From what I remember, it was pretty good. I like my drinks on the sweeter side so if you have other preferences perhaps stay away from the juice. The only issue is really the parking. It's all street parking and I remember having to park a ways away. At the end of the day, it wasn't something that really irked me, but if you like places with their own lots, this might be a hindrance. Overall, I really liked it here. It's a good lunch spot if you're in the area. read more

Joan's on Third - Turkey sandwich, fries, and I think the other sandwich is something with spicy fried chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

Gorgeous location! Beautiful interiors! All the pictures on social media and seeing a story on the food network years ago on the 3rd Street location put JO3rd on my mental map. I finally had an excuse to come by last week to meet my cousins. Mind you, there is $6.50 valet or street parking (2 hours on the Meter), the latter of which I opted for. Look for the Big 5 -- then you know you're on the right street since Ventura Place is not Ventura Blvd! They don't take reservations and I made the mistake of probably coming at the busiest time ever -- noon on a Saturday, so the place was jammed and found it quite difficult to get a table. Eager eaters like myself were circling the cafe like vultures hunting potentially empty tables. The rudeness to me, is that seating isn't necessarily first come, first serve. The most aggressive patron gets the table, being rude or pushy. No help offered from Staff. I may add I got a latte at the coffee bar, which was good. However, my tired cashier didn't look me in the eye and didn't seem to want to be there. Left me feeling quite awkward! Finally, we found a table after Joan herself cleaned it up for us and directed us where to order (thank you!). We ordered two Scottish Smoked Salmons that come with delicious bagels and cream cheese, a side of the best tuna I've had, avocado toast and a chicken sandwich -- all to die for. My family kept going on about the pleasant aesthetics and wanting to try everything on the menu! I couldn't agree more!! All in all, an "ok" experience. Will go at a different time of the week when business is quieter: the food is worth it! read more

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Since they reopen, it becomes the worst place to go, lack of organization, lowest food quality, rude staff. I will never go back there, save your money Mendocino/ tender green is across this nasty place read more

Ficelle sandwiches are a stable for my clients. So light and easy to grab and go. They keep my clients happy. The short rib sandwich is also a favorite for my staff. The combination of the hot sandwich with the cool onion and arugula is magic. read more

Rude staff that is condescending and treats you like you're there to shoplift if you don't look like a movie star - which is hilarious because they're adjacent to where CBS shoots it's daytime soaps. The food isn't as good as the original. They're moderately fast. But helllla obnoxious and hostile. read more

We had lunch here today. The entire staff, including Joan,were so nice and helpful. We had meatloaf sandwiches, and egg salad along with the homemade chips. For dessert,we enjoyed a super fudgey brownie. read more

One thing I have to say about this place is it's very pricey for the amount of food you get. I ordered the prosciutto sandwich and it cost me $15 for such a small sandwich. Definitely not worth the $15. The bread was not fresh tasting. The mozzarella did not have any flavor to it. I had to add salt and pepper to the sandwich just so I can taste the flavor. The prosciutto wasn't overly salty and was the best part of the sandwich. The sandwich has great potential, but there's something missing. As for service, I can't say anything bad except that they did their job. Nothing out of the ordinary. read more

Joan's on Third - Prosciutto Sandwich $14.95 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

What can I say that hasn't been said? Everything is good. How many places can you say that about and actually mean it? For Breakfast: They have my favorite Pancakes and favorite Eggs Benedict. For Lunch: They have one of my favorite sandwiches which is a Brie and Apricot Glazed ham sandwich with a mustard caper aioli served on a fresh made baguette with great salads. Chinese Chicken salad is great and the Brussel Sprout salad is addicting. And for Dinner: They have Niman Ranch braised Short Ribs, and if you get this served over their Mashed Potatoes and a Chinese Chicken Salad on the side, you'd be hard pressed to find a more delicious plate of food for the price. I love all of the staff there, they are so friendly and love running into some of them and seeing how they are doing. Makes stopping in a pleasure. I'm there all the time. See you there. read more

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Joan's is one of those places that I walk past daily and hadn't tried until today. Overall, it was pretty good but I don't think I would hurry back. Order: - Breakfast Burrito: overall quite dry. The major disappointment about this dish is that you can't order a substitute. If you don't like/can't eat bacon, then you're stuck with an egg and hash brown dried-out burrito. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't great either. - Garden Veggie Sandwich: pretty plain but it tasted fresh. The price is way too high for such a simple sandwich. I did like that the hummus wasn't lathered on and was just enough to compliment the vegetables. There isn't anything wrong with Joan's but it isn't a place you should go out of the way to try. Your neighborhood spot that offers the same dishes will be pretty much the same. If Joan's offers meat substitutions like turkey bacon, turkey sausage, tempeh, black beans, etc, then it would be a place I would try again. Until then, eh. read more

Online order review. Easy to order but an item wasn't available on Postmates menu. But the food was great everything was correct and the order came on time. Plus I can see the delivery person coming to deliver the food. Such a cool app. A little pricy for delivery though. $50! Wow. Probably won't do that again. But I'll definitely eat there! read more

Have to take photos next time. Love the interior. Don't care too much for the rear parking, unless we're desperate for a space. It's Better to park on the street than deal with the alley and other cars behind you. Classic Chinese chicken salad. Delicious Mac and cheese. What better than having ice cream afterwards. read more

The espresso here is terrific! I love getting the americano with steamed almond. Never fails. This time, I got the seasonal pumpkin roll cake which has pieces of ginger in the cream (see picture attached). It was SO good!!! Not too sweet at all, which is what I prefer. The service here is always great. Very clean. Highly recommend! My friend loves the juices here (beat juice), but unfortunately they didn't have it this visit. Hopefully they get that one back bc it was apparently a fan favorite. read more

I may be going against the grain here, but I'm really just not a big fan of this place, to be honest. Prices are HIGH. Food quality and taste is subpar. Quantities are not noteworthy. Tables are not well-kept and often dirty. It's overly crowded. The labels on the hot foods are often wrong, leading to lots of mid-orders. The service is borderline rude. Management is dishonest. The list goes on. This place is chaotic and should be avoided. I've been here a couple times now, as I live right by it. Each time, I'm left equally baffled. Why is this place so popular? I don't know, but what I do know, is that this place wasn't meant for me. The food is A-OK. While they have some nice looking options for breakfast and lunch, the truth is that this place is so over-priced for what you get, that it's not even worth it. The struggle to find seating is VERY real here. So real, that you'll often have to hover around tables of people eating to make sure you get one. Expecting a clean table? Good luck. There's no time for that. You want to know the kicker? We ordered an entree that looked good behind the counter. When it (finally) got delivered to us, we said that it was not what we ordered. Long story short, their label was wrong. What's more? They re-ran my credit card without asking and without my permission, tacking on additional charges because the dish we wanted was more than what we paid for! We had asked the cashier and verified the price before agreeing to pay at the beginning. This was their mistake! Why are we being penalized?! Had I known, and had your labels been right, I wouldn't have ordered it in the first place! This is horrible service, and extremely stingy and distasteful on their part. I highly recommend avoiding this restaurant at all costs. You will not leave happy. Leave the rude, dishonest management to themselves. You deserve better. read more

Joan's on Third - Mac n cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

Short rib sandwich was much better the first time around. This time around it just didn't take the same. Just the sandwich alone w/ tip is ~20$ (w/o the 2 desserts I got) & the sandwiches don't come w/ a side of fries or anything. Not worth it. read more

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Had been picking up food from here for various jobs for several years without ever actually eating at the restaurant in person. The breakfast burrito sings and the jalapeno pimento cheese dip I picked up on the way out was phenomenal back home with pita chips. read more

We luv luv Joan's on Third. The original Third Street location near the Beverly Center is iconic. I tried their signature short rib sandwich at their original location and was HOOKED!!! I finally made it to the Studio City location for the first time about a month ago.. Parking in the immediate area is a nightmare, so they offer valet for $7, very convenient! I immediately knew that I was gonna order their signature short rib sandwich and it did NOT disappoint... L I C K!!! Especially with their side of zesty homemade pickles and onions. And their bakery section.. seriously! I tried the hazelnut meringue because it looked fresh & rich. It was pillow creamy, fluffy, light, such divinity (not sugary sweet, just how I like it)! It's my new all time new favorite dessert at Joan's. Today, I ordered the same exact items: Signature short rib sandwich & hazelnut meringue. Both were just incredibly tasty. Starting off 2 0 1 9 in cheat mode can be dangerous. Jan 3rd at Joan's on 3rd is big TROUBLE.. I truly have to stay away from Studio City now, hahahaha!!! read more

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