Came here for dinner before a show and so glad I did! My group was lucky enough to get seated right away with no reservation! That was awesome from the host to squeeze us in. The place is cozy with a lot of cool art on the walls. The staff is great and friendly. There's a bar area where you can sit and you have the chef/cooks cooking and the pizza oven in front of you. Things I tried: *Garlic Knot: it was out of this world! It was so delicious! I could go back just for this! 10/10 *Warm M+O Bread with Olive Oil: 10/10 *Little Gem Caesar Salad: I got it with a side of anchovies because it's a Caesar salad haha. The salad was fresh and crisp! 9/10 *Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle: 10/10 my favorite item of the night! Pasta was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were just the cherry on top! *Rigatoni Bolognese: 6/10. Pasta was cooked perfectly but I wasn't a fan of the sauce. *Diavola Pizza: 8/10 it's not spicy but it's good lol. Crust is so airy and crispy! *Peach + Hot Honey: 10/10! What a special combination of peaches, Parmesan & Prosciutto! *Besito Drink: 10/10 *Tiramisu: 9/10 I'm a sucker for Tiramisu and this one is good! I couldn't fully enjoy it has I was super stuffed already. read more

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There's an episode of "Conan Without Borders" in Israel where he complains to the Waze people about the directions they give to his family's favorite place to eat in Santa Monica, Milo and Olive. Being a Conan fanatic, I made a pilgrimage here. I came on a Friday around lunch without a reservation. There was only 1 person ahead of me in line and I was immediately seated at the counter. The decorations are casual with an eclectic mix of hand drawn art on the walls. The rest of the restaurant is contemporary and clean. One of the advantages of sitting at the counter is that you can watch them make pizzas right in front of you since it's an open kitchen. Instead of staring at my phone since I wanted to soak everything in, I watched someone stretch and round out a pizza and then stick it into a wood burning oven. As a vegetarian, I'm glad that there were dishes with V's next to them. There are also dishes you can ask to be made vegetarian. I ordered a garlic knot and a market veggie pizza. I had never seen a garlic knot like that before. The ones I've seen are a piece of bread folded to look like a knot. Over here, they fill dough with cloves of garlic then literally tie it up with a piece of string, like when I got home with some leftovers, I had to figure out how to untie it. At the restaurant, it came out steaming hot, crispy on the outside, and soft and juicy in the inside. My waiter was accommodating when I asked for some ingredients to be removed from my pizza. When it came out, it looked so colorful. The dough was thin and the ingredients were really flavorful. As I was eating it, I actually thought to myself "Oh, this is divine" and even when I was eating leftovers I thought to myself "This is so yummy." On the pizza box for leftovers, it instructs you to reheat it directly on the rack in the oven. It works, however, since the dough is thin, the pointed end of a pizza slice flopped down and dropped a few ingredients to the bottom of my oven. I was worried about parking, but easily found a metered spot on Harvard St. It was only when I was leaving that I realized if I had driven a little further down, I could've found spots in front of houses without meters. You can pay the meters by text which is convenient because you can add more time on your phone if you need to. It is a bit expensive since I paid around $50 with tip for the 2 items I ordered, but as long as I have leftovers, I don't feel too bad about it. read more

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This place was amazing! I was so incredibly impressed. We came here with my kids, and this place is definitely kid friendly. We sat in the backyard patio, and loved it. They have heat lamps and twinkle lights. They have paper and crayons for the kids. Victor was our waiter and he was awesome! So friendly and kind and gave great recommendations Parking: Parking was not bad! Metered parking for 2 hours and ample on a Saturday. Food: We got the chicken meatballs, Arancini, the salad with the fried capers and shrimp, and tagliatelle mushroom dish, corn, margherita pizza. My favorites were the Arancini, anchovy caper salad, and the tagliatelle. The dish that stole the show was the tagliatelle! It was AMAZING! the pasta was honestly the best I've had and I've had some amazing pasta. I will hands down be back! read more

Milo and Olive - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Lovely place for great pizza & great service. From the outside, you wouldn't expect it to be a really chill, relaxing vibe type of place with open kitchen and great place of local neighborhood organic ingredients joint. Very organic kid's drawing pics hanging throughout the place, it doesn't look out of place but more of family & neighborhood feeling kind of place. It's an all day place with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Got here between breakfast & lunch and both menu looks fantastic. Want to order them all but settled for pizzas and salad & of course lemonchello spitz. Great pizza dough and the ingredients are fresh and you can see and taste it that it makes with love for sure. Salad was good abit blanched for me but was focusing on the pizza so...very well make and well cook in the wood fired oven. The pastries look delish and smell fantastic. Service was attentive and friendly, no rush but chill vibe type of service. Prices wise, for 2 pizzas, a cocktail, and a salad and with tip...$150. Parking can be a hassle but if you are willing to walk a little, free neighborhood street parking or if you can find parking within 200feets, then it will be paid street parking or paid garage parking nearby. Still thinking of their pizzas, yum! read more

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Milo and Olive is great for many things. It is a bakery, a great to go selection and breakfast, lunch and dinner. We love it. Parking is not my idea of fun, but that is okay. The service is great. They can help you and we dinned there and ordered food to take home. They had it hot and ready when we got out check. Milo and Olive uses seasonal, market-driven food which leads to the best ingredients available from local farmers and vendors with sustainable practices. Breakfast has the best handcrafted breads, rustic pastries and morning desserts. They also have a full breakfast men with dishes incorporating a variety of breads, For lunch and dinner they have great salads and pasta. They also have great pizza and I wish we had gotten an extra to take home. Next time we will. You will enjoy this place. read more

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This review is based on a Saturday visit dining at their backyard patio. Why is that important? One of the main reasons I am taking some points off this experience is the setup. They have metal tables and chairs with loud speakers blasting music that echoes throughout the space. Add in loud crowds and kids dropping utensils, and it makes the whole environment pretty unpleasant. As for the food, we ordered the garlic knots, a croissant, the hanger steak, the peach and hot honey pizza, and the wood-fired vanilla bean pound cake for dessert. We covered a good amount of their key items. The main takeaway is that while everything is cooked well, but the dishes really lack flavor. I dine out to get flavors that are not easily made at home, and unfortunately, I did not find them here. The food lacks depth, and frankly, it needs salt to make it stand out. The pizza dough is actually really well prepped, easily as good as Pizzeria Sei, which is the best pizza place in LA, period. But again, it just lacks flavor. Also, as a small side note, there is a 4% employee health insurance surcharge added to the final bill. I probably just missed it listed on the menu somewhere, but oh well. Overall, it is a decent place, but I would not go out of my way to come back here. read more

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The pizza here has always been consistent and very tasty! The crust is perfect, toasted slightly, crunchy and very flavorful. The tomato sauce is delicious and whatever toppings accompany it are always top of the line and fresh! read more

Im a big Italian food lover and the pasta was great! Literally to almost perfection! The quality of the food was amazing, you can tell they take passion in making sure all the food is made with fresh produce. We were seated in the outside patio and the environment was warming. Plants, fresh, breeze, old school pizza machines. Such a good vibe. read more

Milo and Olive - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I had such a mixed but ultimately great experience at Milo & Olive. The food? Honestly incredible. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and felt really thoughtfully made. The Diavola pizza I ended up choosing was so good--perfect balance of spice, richness, and that classic wood-fired taste. The bolognese was super authentic and just oozing with flavor, and the Caesar salad totally surprised me--in the best way. It had these tiny crunchy crumbs on top that gave it such a unique texture. BUT I have to mention something that really threw me off. I asked one of the pizza makers which pizza she recommended because I was stuck between a few options, and she paused, looked at me, and said, "I don't really like the pizzas here." I genuinely didn't know how to respond. I even had to double-check with my friend to make sure I heard her correctly. It was such a strange moment... especially because the pizza ended up being amazing. On the flip side, our server was fantastic. Even though she was clearly slammed, she kept checking in and made sure we knew she hadn't forgotten about us. That level of attentiveness goes a long way. Overall: incredible food, great service, but one very confusing interaction. I'd definitely come back..just maybe skip asking the pizza maker for recommendations next time read more

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We were on a family trip to drop our daughter at UVLA. We ordered three pizzas for the seven of us to share. It was delicious! The server was friendly and attentive and the hostess was very welcoming of our larger group. Highly recommend! read more

This was good. Went here for a friend's birthday dinner, great place for a celebration! Street parking is super easy in the evenings at least. Staff are attentive and friendly. It has a moody and cozy vibe at night. They kindly gave my friend a free birthday dessert with a candle. We shared several pizzas - Market Veggie, Woodsman, and Peach and Hot Honey. The last one was my personal favorite. We also tried some salads which were very fresh but not as exciting to me personally as pizza (very few salads are). We also tried the vanilla bean pound cake with strawberries which was reminiscent of the classic angel food cake and strawberry combo, but the cake was a dense loaf. Leans on the higher end for pizza spots both in price but also quality. read more

Milo and Olive - Market Veggie Pizza, Woodsman Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Amazing pizzas. It makes sense why this place exists. It's there to fulfill your pizza desires. Don't worry, you'll get some veggies, too. The salads are killer. Loved the chunks of pepperoni in the salad because why not? Espresso martini hit the spot. Gave me a boost and a feel good vibe. Just what I needed. Service will be top notch. Not sure on which pizzas just ask. That's what we did. read more

Milo and Olive - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Why am I having to pay for the restaurant's employees health insurance? For this they get 3 stars. read more

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Milo and Olive is a lovely brunch spot with ample street parking (pay by the hour). They have off-menu items at times, and during brekafast, the three-cheese omelette was it for the day. I enjoyed that with an iced latte, and it was simply delicious. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient, though it did take the staff a bit to welcome me in. I ended up waiting out at the front; perhaps they thought I was planning to order coffee. The three-cheese omelette was a light meal. Imagine three cheeses and scrambled eggs, except make it milky, fluffy, and light. That's exactly what it was, a light meal paired with fresh greens. The iced lattes here are great, too. It was neither too dark nor too light, and the creaminess was good, too. It does get a water if you like to take your time, but it was otherwise a very enjoyable drink. So much so that I had to return for seconds an hour later! read more

Milo and Olive - Three Cheese Omelette, Iced Latte - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

such great food here! very fresh ingredients and can tell everything was cooked with intention. the service was quick and efficient. loved the outdoor patio and vibe of this place! read more

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Intimate dining in Brentwood. The food is very overpriced with limited options. I was craving pizza, but unfortunately when I went, there weren't many options that had a lot of meat. The pasta I ordered was very delicious and small. This place does seem quite popular with folks as it's a nice dress-up dinner place. Service of the place was great. I have no complaints there. There is plenty of street parking available. Overall, this place would be good for the ambience and pictures. read more

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Absolutely amazing! I always drove past this restaurant peaking in every time, I'm so happy I finally made it inside! I cannot express how incredibly delicious, fresh, and beautiful this restaurant is!! The food am amazing, the pastry to die for I'm usually not a sweets person, but my friend & I shared a small dessert & I found myself wanting to order another one. The pastry was light, fluffy, not too sweet, tasted home made in my grandmas kitchen I cannot wait to come again and try something different. The service was attentive & we were sat at the bar next to where we can watch our food being made. read more

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Milo + Olive is one of those places that completely surprises you. From the outside, it's very unsuspecting but once you step in, it's quaint, cozy, and always buzzing in the best way. The menu is consistently great across the board. The pizzas and pastas never miss, the desserts are genuinely yummy, and the cocktails are finely crafted and well balanced. Honestly, I can't think of a single bad meal or item I've had here. Service is always friendly and attentive, which makes the experience even better. Definitely plan ahead and make a reservation because it gets busy for good reason. Street parking only, but it's worth the extra effort. This is one of those reliable go-to spots that delivers every single time. read more

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A go-to brunch spot when I want to splurge! The pizzas are incredible here and so are some of the other brunch dishes. I've gotten the Breakfast pizza, the garlic knot (amazing!), the chopped salad and a breakfast polenta. Everything is always top-notch -- including the coffee. The patio is also wonderful if the inside is full or gets too loud. A must-visit in Santa Monica! Just a heads up that parking can be challenging during certain times of the day. read more

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Came here last night to celebrate my nephew and my own birthdays at the suggestion of my nephew. Nice ambiance, not loud inside, good service. We ordered the mixed mushroom and the pepperoni pizza's, bread with burrata and aged balsamic, and steak salad. The pizzas were cooked very well, wood fired and even the center was hot and crisp. My experience with wood fired pizza has often been the crust is cooked, sometimes even burned, but the center not so much. The crust was delicious, the pepperoni flavorful but the mushrooms were like little pieces instead of slices and the flavor of the mushroom was not very prominent. The lemon zest flavor was noticeable on the mushroom pizza and very good. Let's talk about the bread. Tasty, fresh and hot, the Burrata was so very mild it was hard to discern any real flavor but to be honest I've never had Burrata before so maybe that's what it's supposed to be........BUT.......the Balsamic vinegar, which was 3.00, was literally maybe 2 or 3 tablespoons in a little metal cup. Sorry, but 3.00????? Now, I know we were in Santa Monica where folks have above average financial means but even so, 3.00 for a few tablespoons? We're not talking about caviar here folks. The steak, not particularly tender, and the salad that came with it was ok, nothing out of the ordinary. So basically the food, service, and ambiance are decent. The noise levels more on the quiet side which is nice and the menu has a nice variety of different offerings although if I returned I'd stick with the pizza. read more

Pros: super cute ambiance outside with the patio and twinkle lights, the inside looked very moody/romantic; server was super nice; food came out quickly; the GF veggie pizza without cheese (to make vegan) was really tasty Cons: the $21 peach-tomato salad literally had one tomato (or less) and one peach's worth of fruit. It was so tiny. Great flavors but ouch on price. Similarly, my partner accidentally ordered a $10 bottle of sparkling water while I was in the bathroom (so be specific about wanting normal water if you don't want to pay!), pizza was pricey and again pretty small. The menu is well-labeled for gluten free and vegan options but I honestly felt like there weren't actually that many of either option. TLDR: if you don't care about money or specific food allergies/preferences, then by all means, come here because it's very cute and decent food. If you want vegan protein options and/or higher value food (ie more reasonably priced), I'd skip. read more

Milo and Olive - Gluten Gluten-Free Veggie Deluxe Pizza without cheese - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We went to Milo and olive for brunch. We found street parking. The location is right across the street from Erewon in Santa Monica. The place is decent for brunch. The service was fast and efficient. It has an easy going vibe inside. We got the following items and they were all ok. Nothing really stood out. Good but not great: Breakfast Pizza Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe You can skip: Rosemary potatoes AGCT Pizza Cinnamon Roll Not sure we would be back but I am glad we tried it. read more

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Service was non-existent. I think the busser was my waiter. He didn't talk to me, except when he told me that I couldn't sit at a four top/high top (although they were 20 minutes from lunch service ending) and only 2 other occupied tables in the dining room. Food was ok. I spent $40 on a medium size plate of rigatoni and tap water. Meh. Won't go back because of the service. read more

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I was searching for a fun birthday lunch spot for a coworker and found Milo & Olive. It turned out to be the perfect choice. I made a reservation for five and when we arrived, a nice table was already set for us. The space has a cute, cozy charm and was bustling the entire time we were there. It is clearly a popular Santa Monica lunch destination. To start, we shared the SPICED MARCONA ALMONDS $9, served warm with olive oil, fennel seed, and chili powder. They were lightly spiced, aromatic, and completely addictive. We also ordered the warm M+O BREAD with extra virgin olive oil and added local burrata for $11. The bread came out perfectly warm with a crisp crust and soft interior, and the creamy burrata paired beautifully with the rich olive oil. Next, we ordered the MILO CHOPPED salad $25 to share among the five of us. It is packed with pepperoni, pickled chili, olives, red onion, fresh mozzarella, garbanzo beans, cucumber, and red wine vinaigrette. The salad was generous in size and hearty enough to split, with bold flavors from the pepperoni and pickled chili balanced by the freshness of the vegetables and mozzarella. For our mains, we chose two pizzas to share. The WOODSMAN PIZZA $31 features tomato sauce, wild mushrooms, housemade sausage, mozzarella, and chives. It was savory and earthy, with the mushrooms and sausage adding great depth of flavor. We also ordered the MARGHERITA $25 with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. It was simple, classic, and beautifully executed. Both pizzas had thin, crisp crusts with just the right amount of chew and high quality ingredients that really stood out. We wrapped up with freshly made coffee drinks, which were smooth and well crafted, a perfect ending to the celebration. The service was quiet, unobtrusive, and attentive throughout our meal. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. The food quality was excellent and the pricing felt fair for what you receive. I can absolutely see why this is such a Santa Monica lunchtime hot spot, and we will definitely be back. 5 stars read more

I admit, I've avoided this spot because it felt overly hyped. However, I've now repented of my ways. It was great. I get what people are talking about. 1- I didn't realize they had a counter/bar height seating. I love this. 2- The execution of the food is impeccable. It's so hard to find a good omelette that's cooked perfectly, isn't burned, isn't too thick... they do this French omelette right. The service was great. The staff is friendly. The ambience is really nice. Gentle and light and lovely. Oh yeah- The bread is like stupid good. read more

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Delicious cuisine. Fantastic fresh ingredients. The veggie deluxe was incredible. I've also been for the breakfast pastries and they were yummy too. Cute ambiance. Great music. Good vibes. Not a very diverse customer base or staff, but cute spot. read more

Milo and Olive - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place has been on my list for years and I finally got to try it out this week! My husband and I walked in without reservations, but the hostess found a table for us to sit at without a wait. We tried the Garlic Knot, Crispy Chicken Milanese, Pappardelle Bolognese, and Pepperoni + Mushrooms pizza. The garlic knot was nicely baked--crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I would've preferred for the garlic to be softer and almost spreadable, but I like how unique the dish is. The chicken had a crispy breading, but simply tasted salty. Overall, every dish seemed to be made well in terms of texture, but for some reason they all lacked a good balance of flavors. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. The food came out with the proper timing. The area was pretty busy on a Friday night and all the metered spots were taken, but parking was fairly easy with free 2-hour street parking on the side streets. read more

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Milo & Olive serves one of the best mushroom pizzas in Los Angeles. The mushroom pie is outstanding and easily the star of the menu. The flavors are rich, balanced, and the crust is done beautifully. It is one of those pizzas that keeps you coming back for another slice. Pair it with a giant garlic knot and a salad and you have the perfect meal. This place feels a bit underrated in the LA pizza conversation, but it absolutely belongs in the top tier. read more

Milo and Olive - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The Milo Breakfast sub avocado for bacon is so good! So is the vanilla latte. Love the space, too. read more

Milo and Olive - Milo Breakfast and Clover Farms Yogurt Housemade Seeded Granola - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Loved the caccio e pepe (spelling?) service was great and food comes out fresh, hot and really tasty. I sat at the bar -seats could have been a little more comfortable though. Especially for older crowds. read more

Came here on a Friday night for dinner with my partners and I think it's my favorite italian place on the west side so far! We got the garlic knot as an appetizer and this was our first having a TRUE garlic knot. The whole head of garlic was inside and the tomato sauce it paired with was delightful. We shared the mushroom and pepperoni pizza -- super yummy for all of us mushroom lovers and the papperdelle bolognese (not pictured)-- I LOVED it. I would back just for this. We had their pound cake for dessert and it was a nice sweet and caramel taste. Parking was easy along the street. We walked in around 6 pm and there were plenty of tables! read more

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Besides the service being friendly and quick, I just had a religious experience with their woodsman pizza! This is by far the most unique and one of the most incredible pizzas I've ever had in my life. You must must try this. read more

Consistently yummy food - no matter what one orders. Good wine list & atmosphere. Parking easy as well. What more could you ask for !!

Love Milo and Olive. A staples in Santa Monica for years. Love the outdoor seating in the back and never had a bad meal or service. Love the pizza and the salads. Excellent place to hang and enjoy dinner. read more

We had 10:45AM reservations for brunch and it was good. It wasn't crowded on Saturday mid morning. I would say it was only about half full. Street parking wasn't bad, but you might have to park a few blocks away. First thing you notices is they have small good looking casing of pastries. The pastries look very tasty. We'll probably just need to get pastries next time. My overall experience doesn't leave me to return. We got the French omelet which was just okay, polenta fries which were worth ordering again and a hot skillet dish which was just okay. Our server was nice but the first person who came to take our order wasn't so sincere in his service. So 4 stars for the service and 4 stars for the food. I almost want to give it 3 stars since the bathroom didn't have paper towel. Which to me shows a lack of attention. I hope the staff were washing their hands. read more

The service was amazing. Cocktails are on point! Try the pizza but don't forget the garlic knot. It'll knock you out. It's a massive over the top extravaganza of garlic and carbohydrates. So worth it! Many creative flavors of pizzas. I'll have to come back to try more of their menu. Tip:It's a bit loud in there, so don't expect to have an intimate conversation- but yelling at your friends is fun too! Join the exuberance and have something delicious to eat. read more

This was our first time visiting, and it definitely won't be our last--we're already willing to make the drive again soon. From the friendly service to the perfectly made drinks and delicious meal, everything was spot-on. I had the Besito cocktail, which was so refreshing I finished it way too fast! The garlic knot is an absolute must-try starter, especially when paired with their pasta dish. read more

Milo and Olive - Cappuccino and Besito - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Cozy italian restaurant in santa monica! Hubby and I came from the pier and wanted a little snack before heading home and he wanted me to try their famous garlic knot! It was my first time and omg it was soo yummy. Slit the knot open and you'll see both white and black garlic oozing out. There was plenty of whole garlic confit in the knot and I got a bowl of tomato sauce on the side with calabrian chili oil and it was the perfect way to end our night. Just note the sauce and chili oil will add $8 to your bill. We also split an M+O salad and hubby liked it. I'll def be back for the garlic knot!!! read more

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Great place, great food! Don't like how they try to up up the cost with the water options/ 11 dollar custom sodas but Ayo other than that pretty fire the service is great had to get a side of marinara with the meatball sub because it was so dang dry‍ but then the service clutched by giving me a MASSIVE amount of marinara sauce on the side ‍. The ambience was kinda mid actually like my dad thought the place was closed because they don't be allowing enough light in on a good sunny day. read more

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Milo & Olive is one of my favorite neighborhood spots. The pizzas are consistently delicious with fresh, high-quality ingredients and perfectly crisp crusts. Their breakfast is just as good--everything we've tried has been flavorful and well-prepared. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the service is always friendly. Whether you're stopping by for brunch, coffee, or pizza for dinner, it's a place that's easy to come back to again and again. read more