Good spot for coffee and some breakfast on the go. Or sit down inside. A few things to note that I…read morehaven't seen explained in other reviews. Parking: there is a parking lot next door. There is a few spots for short term parking, mainly for you to pick up and go. Otherwise, if it's $4/hr for parking, increasing in 15 minute increments after the first hour of parking. 1 hr parking minimum. Done via AirGarage using a QR code. HOWEVER, if you do decide to sit and eat here, there is a QR code inside you can scan. It will automatically add a discount code to your check-in, giving you 1 hour free. Seating: there's about 9 or so small tables you can sit down inside, and a few more maybe outside. It can get crowded during peak so be prepared. Interior: No air conditioning; they had multiple fans running to keep things relatively cool inside. They have music playing; tyoical cafe music vibes after sitting here for 20 mins so if you want to have a conversation, won't be an issue unless its packed and your neighbors are loud. I did not see any electrical outlets you can use to charge a laptop or tablet, but the guy next to me seemed to be charging am ebike so I dunno... *Edit* there are outlets right undearneath the bench. Food and Drink: met expectations for me. Cool, refreshing. Tried the banana cream top latte and got the taste of banana as I drank it. The Rise and Shine was a great breakfast sandwich, even though I had it at 5pm. Did I mention they serve food all day? Definitely a nice spot for a cafe visit or grabbing something on the go, especially because their hours run later than a lot of other cafes in the area (and they don't rip you off on parking!)

Quaint café with a quirky vintage vibe going on, with lots of framed pictures of the area from…read moreyears ago. Really cool and unique We got the croissant with avocado, ham, cheese and egg -- gorgeous! Also tried the bagel with bacon, egg and cheese, which was really good. The pastries were ok: we got the blueberry scone, which felt a little dry, and the cinnamon pastry, basically a remake of the usual cinnamon roll. It was good, although a little dry around the outside. The drinks were great! That little foam they add to the cold brews was divine and really adds a tasty touch without all those disgusting syrups. We grabbed our food and drinks and walked to the beach, which is a 2-minute walk away. Highly recommend doing this! There are quite a few tables inside and outside if you fancy staying, although no pets are allowed inside. The staff is super friendly, but prices do tend to be on the high end. We spent over $65 including tip for 2 lattes, 2 pastries and 2 sandwiches. Parking is on the street and free, although you might have to drive around the little streets nearby or use the public parking.

Underrated Playa Del Rey original spot good for everything even an early dinner (steak and eggs…read morealways fire).

Coffee shop/brunch place at the center of Playa del Rey…read more They are in a small plaza, so plenty of parking. You need to order inside; a server brings food when it is done. Went there for brunch and was very pleasantly surprised! Fresh ingredients, large portions, substitutions and good coffee! Service with a smile. Outside seating is on the sidewalk so quite awkward. Don't go there for the ambiance. Go there for the good food and service with a smile.

Bonjour. Cute little place with very good crepes! One worker doing it all with a smile…read more Bon appetit!

THIS IS LONG CAUSE I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH!:…read more Soooo: SUMMARY (FOR THE RUSHY RUSHY PEOPLE): great vibes has French music of different genres flowing in the air. DELICIOUS food (kudos to the chef). Good portions for the price. Food takes time cause it's bomb. #DontRushGreatness. Wonderful staff! Would love if open more hours to resume fun events ex: wine tasting open mic??? more chargers needed, clean bathroom. Parking lot small and tricky. Please be careful on that intersection. Traffic lights are meaningless to some. Beautiful decor ! And they change the menu :-) Go there it's lovely. Tell your crew but keep it classy. THATS IT! Phew. NOW GET COZY AND READ ON IF YOU HAVE THE TIME: The owner and her staff are so kind warm and welcoming! I've been coming here for what feels like a year? You walk in and feel instantly relaxed from the decor. Think ; vacation spot , "White Lotus" season 1 and 2 vibes. TIMING: The morning time is really popular from what I hear and there is sometimes a line. However go between 11-2:30 (closing time) and very calm 90% of the time. If/When there is a line people are so nice! No joke! Maybe because it's not a place you rush things. Everything is made fresh so some dishes take a bit of time. So I suggest going when you are not in a hurry. Or order to go. AMBIANCE: If you are a music lover, and enjoy international grooves, a French radio station or playlist is always on. Plus it's different styles of French music! There was rap, hip-hop, jazz, alternative. So while in line you'll probably find yourself tapping your feet. I really like the booths for the privacy. When it's busy those go QUICK. The basket chairs look glorious but I haven't tried them yet. Not sure if they are still up. But one day I'll nest in there...one day. NOW THE FOOD! The menu changes every so often which is exciting ! If you are minding your dollars and cents it's a bit pricey. HOWEVER, the food is great quality and from the dishes I've ordered the portions are a good size #WorthIt. I like their coffee and that they have milk alternatives. And I appreciate the menu is not overwhelming. If there are condiments they don't carry (due to the authenticity of the restaurant) they always recommend something comparable as a substitute. RECOMMENDATIONS: I dislike eating breakfast when it's not time for it. But when I come here? It's on! The goat cheese omelette is fluffy and delicious!! I add chicken to it que magnifique! (Hope that's right as I'm not using Ai in this moment . Apologies if it's wrong corrections welcome #respect) They had a juicy burger and it was so good they run out of it pretty often. The lox bagel has a decent amount of lox! The home fries aren't greasy (great with avocado for some reason) Bannana Bread is so tastes and moist! It feels more like a cake. I'd buy the whole basket but that would be unfair to "the OTHERS..." Just kidding lol. The lemon squares are about to be my new addiction too. But they keep it real sometimes popular dishes run out. And that's ok, it's a boutique spot. It's also a mini-rush when you order a dish that's finally available lol. ADVICE: PURPOSE: I'd come here for a smoothy after a workout. Breakfast with peers or a more relaxed business mtg. if you're in an ASL (Or any group/team) club like I was this is a great place to meet. The light is fantastic! They have their own wiFii. CLEANLINESS/KIDS? Their bathroom is clean. Place is spotless. You might see a table with dishes to be cleared but it's never overwhelming or a bunch of tables in that state so, chill! I'm not sure I've seen a lot of families with kids in there. And I'm not sure if I saw a changing table. I have a 4 year old so I look at things like that but I know they'd be very accommodating. DRAWBACKS?: I've only seen one outlet over a booth in the middle? So make sure you are charged up or have a looong chord. They also close pretty early when I'm there at 2:30pm. CREATIVE PLANS FROM STAFF: However, one of the baristas shared with me they used to be open longer. But due to Covid it's been slow. So they adjusted the hours. They have lots of ideas if things pick up. And I think in the past they did wine tasting with selections directly from France! I think they could have a fabulous open mic poetry night. Maybe even a small live band every so often. Game night classy style? hehe. If they allowed the tables to be moved I'd do an art premiere there! No joke #Ideas. YOU, yes you: Step one? Get more awesome people to adore this place like I do. So check it out! Enjoy the food and ambiance and the kindness. I'll see you at the open mic wish I could add a pic but maybe next time!

I loved the cozy creativity of the latte menu at this cafe. I got a Campfire S'mores latte and it…read morewas good, but my friend got a Teddy Bear latte and that was heaven liquified!! If you like a sweet latte and honey- GET THAT ONE!! ITS SO GOOD! For food, they have avocado toasts and light bites. They even had a variety of yogurts and chia puddings. As a gluten free person, this was a HUGE SCORE! Great spot to study or read a book. Lots of plants and seating options. Would be suitable for a group. Staff were kind and very patient. I had my dog with me and they gave her a pup cup. Dogs are welcome in the outside seating area, and they didn't mind that I brought her in when I ordered. I was able to find parking up the street but there's also a parking structure behind the building, next to Hotel June. Photo note: Pusheen Cat sticker used to cover someone who was reading in the cafe. I don't post photos of strangers without their consent! :P

Cute coffee shop with lots of outlets and spacious seating…read more Hubby and I came here since it was walking distance from the hotel. It's a typical coffee shop with coffee, matcha and food. I got the iced matcha latte, hubby got cocoa puff cold brew and shaded a lox bagel. Service is friendly and got everything within 10 min. Matcha wasn't the best I've had but creamy and decent flavor. Hubbys cocoa cold foam was good chocolaty. Lox bagel has generous smoked salmon, bagel was soft and chewy. Overall good food and vibe. Maybe I'll try the coffee here next time.

Captivating merch shop within Sachi.LA felt like I was emerged into a anime scene of Jojo's bizarre…read moreadventure. So many cool items , and colorful designs on clothing. Seen some dope overalls, hair clips, crystals, even ceremonial grade matcha. Definitely coming back on a day I can shop around. Now for my Chai Latte made with oat milk added with an espresso shot, and matcha (mind you I never drink matcha) with a little honey for the sweet taste got me feeling good! Tastes fire too! I'd think of it as a The Dirty Chai-Matcha. I like mixing flavors and this one Go! I should do a bit of cinnamon next time. Ooowwweee! All baristas and staff are very friendly, and have the best energy when visiting. Love the gift shop, and the creativity of crafting beautiful pieces to acquire for your style, wardrobe, coffee table, and or for your home/work office. Definitely a great place for a good pick me up if feeling tired or need a good boost of energy. Blissful experience within; Much love and respect to all.

The drinks are fine, nothing special. I've been there twice. The first time, I thought maybe I was…read moreoverthinking it, but after going back, I still got the same uneasy vibe--mostly from the gift shop. I went in to look around and wanted to buy some plants. The person behind the counter acted like they were better than everyone else. They didn't say hello or ask if I needed help--just sat there reading a book in silence. But when an older white lady walked in, they suddenly said hi. I thought I was imagining it the first time, but the exact same thing happened on my second visit. I also bought a plant during my first trip. Everything feels a bit overpriced too. I was trying to support a small Asian-owned store, but I guess I shouldn't bother. Some people just want to be stuck up. I probably won't go back. Good luck to them.

This place definitely earns the ratings it has gotten…read more We ordered the Seoul Bowl, Po Boy Sandwich, Sunset Smoothie and a side of Grilled Organic Tempeh. Everything was fresh, good portions and most importantly actually flavorful. The Seoul Bowl was the healthier option and still had plenty of flavor. The Po Boy sandwich was my fav.. not exactly "health food" but not overly heavy either. Just the right balance. I had never tried pea protein shrimp before so I was a little skeptical but it was surprisingly delicious and worked really well in the sandwich. We both like our food spicy and they were great about customizing it for us. They added jalapeños to my sandwich and gave us spicy mayo on the side which pretty much made the meal perfect for our taste. The grilled organic tempeh was the only thing I personally found a little bland but my wife really liked it so probably more of a preference thing than an issue with the dish. The Sunset Smoothie was thick, tasted great and was a very good portion. Yes, prices are definitely on the higher side but unlike some other places in the area where you pay premium prices and leave wondering why, here the portions and especially the quality made it worth it. We would definitely come back.

Been wanting to check out Variable Cafe for so long! Was extra excited to see the Yelp Top places…read moreto eat trophy at their counter :) Out of everything I tried, the coconut shrimp was supreme. Second fave was the drunk cauliflower. And then the tikka masala. The Tikka was still good but maybe not exactly what I was expecting - very veggie heavy plate. They have so many more items on their menu I'd love to try. Oh and the teas come in a really cute beaker setup, and they can make to your desired sweetness. It's a cute little spot, space is clean, and they have a bathroom for customers. There's a small parking lot in the shopping center where you can park for free too, yay!

Cute stop with friendly staff to help navigate the menu. Baked goods are gluten free and vegan and…read moredelicious. Loved the strawberry horchata smoothie

The fact people rate this so high, especially for açaí bowls, tells me that the population of…read moreVenice has the tastebuds of slugs. Got an açaí bowl with blueberries, bananas, granola, and bee pollen. Simple, right? You'd think. It had 35 pounds of açaí base that taste like absolutely nothing, barely half of an entirely overripe banana, a quarter cup of mushy, seemingly previously frozen blueberries, a cup of puffed rice they claim to be granola, and some bee pollen. The entire thing tasted like mushy nothingness. My friend also got a bowl with different toppings and said the same thing to me. We also both got the honey bee latte and it tasted like oat water. $40 down the drain. CORRECTION: $48 to be exact.

Triple Bookmark it!!!!!…read more Coffee Connention by far is one of the prettiest coffee shops I have been to. Not because it is new, but because it has the most amazing patio. It is so peaceful and pretty. You just have to see it to understand what I am talking about! The coffees are delicious! I got the ancient Maya latte (half sweet) and it was delicious and just perfect. They serve their drinks in ceramic cups which I LOVE. The parking can be a pain but if you have time and would like to get some steps, park in the CVS/ Chase parking down the street and walk. PERK ALERT: If you are a teacher, student or in a health care industry, they give you a discount, which is just awesome!!!!!! I will be back soon!

When looking for a place to study after work, I enjoy coming to this chill Mar Vista coffee joint…read more There is often enough parking on the street and when you go in, you will realize that there are plenty of places to sit at depending on what environment you want to be in. There are several areas including a courtyard and couches, too! The service was awesome and friendly when I went last time! I got a Matcha Latte with Almond Milk and an espresso shot. To eat, I got the Chicken and Mushroom Empanada. These both gave me the energy needed to finish what I had to do. I ended up sitting indoors for a bit and easily transitioned to an outdoor setting within the establishment. What a find!

Their French Toast is FIRE!!!!…read more Their fries were also crispy and tasty. Will definitely be back.

Cute little restaurant that has a decent amount of street parking available on the weekends. The…read moremenu features a lot of omelette options, pancakes, and some protein-and-egg combo plates. The banana foster pancakes are tasty (as a pancake lover, I thought they were very heavy, just FYI). The eggs and sausage plate was good value, but I wish they used more of a traditional breakfast chicken sausage options vs. what felt like an Italian sausage for a pasta dish. Great vibes/ambiance -- there's a fair amount of indoor seating + several umbrella-covered tables outside the restaurant. The servers were friendly and attentive. I'd come back if I was in the area, but don't think I'd recommend it as a top-5 choice to family and friends visiting the LA area.

Cafe Cache is a real gem in Marina del Rey. The food and coffee is consistently high quality, with…read morea level of care that comes through in every dish. The crepes, in particular, stand out - light, flavorful, and beautifully executed. My son, who takes his crepes seriously, said they're very authentic and some of the best he's ever had.

I had a pleasant visit. Open seating patio and indoor…read moreseating available. It is in front of the marina for a nice view