I would say this is one of my favorite breakfast options in Santa Monica and in West LA in general…read more They have some really unique menu items and the inside has a really great atmosphere along with great service. We were lucky enough to find a metered street spot directly in front of the restaurant and did not have to wait long at all for our Saturday morning brunch for a table of two. Our server was also very polite and everything that we ordered came out very fast. I started off with the Iced Maple Latte and thought it was really nice. It was a really sweet treat and I enjoyed it. For my breakfast, I chose the Eggs Benedict with the Sujuk sausage and added avocado and croissant. It was one of the best combos I've had in a long time and I am already eager to go back again to get it. I would highly recommend to everyone and would happily say this is one of my favorite breakfast options around.

We were greeted at the door by what seems to be like the man in charge while the hostess looked for…read moreseats and he was lovely. and that's about where the good experience ended. We agreed to outside patio seating at tall seats which is more than fine. but we were sat at a shared table with a family which is fine when you have context that you are doing so, but i spent the beginning of the morning listening to two different children play of their phones blasting the sound. additionally both the seats we were in were directly in the sun which for me is fine but my bf burns very easily. but okay fine, it is what it is. We politely waited until the table next to us emptied, and then told the waitress we would like to move because the sun. She said we would need to wait and she would need to check. And then came back and told us they were too busy. We watched the seat we wanted to sit in be empty until we asked for boxes for our food. We watched another table stay empty until we left. The waitress never introduced herself either. Additionally, no one checked up on us during the entire meal. Usually any sit down restaurant would ask how your meal is. No one did. we weren't even given silverware when our meals arrived. we had to go get them ourselves. We had to ask for boxes after sitting and waiting for anyone to check in. We separately had to call out to the oblivious waitress to even pay, as she was standing out there just looking around. The food was great, like i wish we would have had cash to tip the cooks themselves bc the food was really good. But Ive attached photos of the food (great!) and photos of the many empty tables that made them sooo busy they cldnt accommodate the paying costumers that already ordered. my boyfriend and I have both worked in the service industry before. But i would just say that they had horrible service which can ruin a perfectly good meal. I hope if the owner is the one I met at the door, he considers getting new waitresses .

Wonderful breakfast restaurants! Always had great experience dining there. The food was appetizing…read moreand nice quality of ingredients too. They have good portion size. My favorite is the Chicken Croffle it has nice flavor and good texture in every bite. The coffee was perfect and taste smooth. Great service too!

Sweet Maple is always packed for a good reason. I came here twice already since my boyfriend raves…read moreabout their moffles. I prefer savory foods so the first time I went I got the tornado egg rice. This portion is quite large. I had 2 other people in my party help me finish it. The flavor was great tho. The sauce was perfect with the rice and egg. The beef was also very tasty and not tough at all. The second time I got a souffle egg. The egg was light and fluffy. The bread and butter were great as well as the potatoes. This was quite a large portion as well however, I managed to finish this time. The matcha moffle has great texture if you like rice cakes. Its not too sweet and the cream is light and pairs well with the moffle. The croffle was not super memorable but tasted good. Overall, just a decent place to go to with family or friends. Just note that the parking lot gets quite full and the wait will get long during meal hours.

Edit to add: Hired Marmalade for my wedding catering and everyone raved about the food!! The staff…read morewas also so great with prep, setup, timing, transitions and serving/bartending! I used to go to the location on Montana back in the day, and this is my first time visiting their downtown SM location! Food, as I remember, was very delicious with great variety and care put in for each dish! The waiter was also extremely accommodating of my many allergies and would often ask the kitchen if the items I ordered were free from my allergens or modified it too! I do miss their cafe menu with the sandwiches and soup specials, but all of their food is just as great quality as I remember! The renovation is beautiful too, very trendy!

TLDR: Price to Quality, there are better options in Santa Monica…read more I ordered the Korean fried chicken bites, chorizo Benedict, and some coffee Coffee was okay but not great. A little on the watery side. Chicken bites came out in about 15 minutes. The coating had a very satisfying crunch, very saucy, but fell off the chicken easily and was a bit salty. This is a messy dish for sure. You will get your hands dirty! Chorizo Benedict came out about 30 minutes after order. Not great honestly. Portion size was generous. The eggs were poached decently, still runny, but the chorizo itself was bland and rather dry. The potatoes were room temperature. The bread a bit too chewy. Not AT ALL spicy. Super light on the pico de gallo. The service was rather slow for not being very busy. They didn't appear to be understaffed either. The location itself is cozy and not too loud, which is nice! Short walk from down town. The staff was kind, but boy were they slow. From being seated to paying for my meal was well over an hour! Automatic 2.5% "service fee" total was $46.50 before tip. I don't think I'll be returning unfortunately. The search for a good Benedict in LA area continues!

Craig's place has the best griddle cakes--and breakfast is hard to beat. The food is wonderful, but…read morewhat makes this place special is how much Craig and the whole staff care about the community and making sure people feel welcome and looked after. Whether I see Aurelia in the parking lot before I come in, or catch her or Phoenix outside after grabbing a cup of coffee, there's always a friendly wave and a check-in. Danae makes sure you're checked in and that your order is just right. The whole place feels like home to me--and I'm nothing without my griddle cakes! I hope you enjoy everything on the menu. I'm still devoted to the griddle cakes, but there's so much more to try. Have a seat or get it to go--this place is sure to become a favorite. It certainly has for me.

Deserved all the love and crowd and hype! Trying their OG Griddle cakes for first time and this…read more(sounded) simple menu turned out so delightful especially that molasses butter. Always in love when simplicity turned being ultimate sophistication. We enjoyed the sweet-savory twist by adding the juicy flavorful picnic ham and house scrambled eggs. The venue wasn't huge so a group of 4 max would work best to get seated quicker. The system's you placed order then found seats. Outdoor patio was also available!

My husband and I really enjoyed this place!…read more Came here for bottomless brunch (bottomless is only allowed if you get an entree which is fine but a different condition than I've experienced of other brunch spots.) I got the steak and eggs (was able to mod for medium rare and over easy eggs instead of scrambled). Incredibly tasty, I loved the bernaise sauce that came with it. My husband got the breakfast burrito which he appreciated came with avocado. Decent, 7/10, but we are hard critics on a breakfast burrito lol. No parking but plenty in the parking structures along the promenade. Mimosas were premixed and given in a carafe so a bit sweeter than our preferred ratio but they were great about keeping them coming during our 90 min! Will definitely come again.

Giving this place a 1 star since can't give negative stars. My wife and her girlfriends were out…read morecelebrating a 40th b'day at this place on Saturday(6/5/21). The night started off good, but ended terribly. There was a Dj was playing okay music..nothing like "OMG, that's my jam" type music....let's call him Dj Douchebag

Quick coffee fix. I got myself a mocha latte and garlic Parmesan fries to go. Easy to order with…read moreattentive host taking the order in the early morning Sunday. It's a little dark inside but hence the interstellar vibe. I did see the waffles and other food items priced mid 25-30s. Looks delicious and will have to try another time. Street Parking is around the corner.

I was strolling the promenade and wanted to try an unfamiliar coffee shop. I opened my Yelp app to…read moresee what coffee shops were walking distance and that's how I learned of Interstellar. It's a quaint cafe that blends hard industrial materials with lush greenery and easy lighting. I'm a plant lover so the trailing pothos vines wrapped around the ceiling above the counter instantly caught my attention. The space is edgy without feeling harsh, and on a Saturday morning it was peaceful and not overcrowded. With so many live plants, the space feels calm and grounding. I ordered the Orange + Maple latte with oat milk ---- a signature drink made with maple syrup, orange extract, and cocoa powder. The flavors are subtle and do not overwhelm the espresso. Overall, the vibe and espresso were perfect. I will definitely be back.

Top notch stay! If you have the Amex aspire, this is a great way to redeem your free cert and if…read moreyou have points definitely use them! Our weekend stay would have been right around 3k. 0.00 with Amex free night stay plus points. What a deal! Not only that, we were upgrade to a quiet. Room 315. I suggest getting that room if you can. Great spacious room, with Amazing decor, great books, comfy beds and cold ax. What else could you ask for ? Tiramisu when you arrive? Yup, they did that too. Nestor and Josh are top notch professionals. They are doing a great job taking care of clients here. Everything was top notch. Very attentive and accommodating. Not sure how this place gets bad reviews. We really enjoyed our stay and will come back soon! Great property! 5 star experience!

Fire alarm twice during the night and a plugged shower drain. Expensive drinks, and very expensive…read moreand slow parking. Not the kind of experience worth $800+ a night. Nice views and decent pool but would never go back.

Came here for brunch, such a cute spot even with an outdoor backyard area. We were seated and our…read moreparty grew and they had enough tables to accommodate for us. All the food was really good. The brus burrito was delicious and had all the things I wanted inside, the fried chicken was great in both the chicken and waffles and the karaage The pesto omelette was super good and cheesy as well! We also enjoyed our gluten free blueberry pancakes, but we were so full we couldn't finish. Everything was plated nicely and they had lots of menu options!

1 star Came in this…read moreSunday around 9:30 AM with my wife and our 2-year-old for breakfast. The place wasn't busy, and the host was about to seat us when she told us we couldn't sit down because we had outside drinks. The "outside drinks" were coffees we'd bought an hour earlier and were still finishing. It wasn't alcohol, and we weren't trying to skip ordering. We were there to spend money on a full family breakfast. Turning away a paying family over a half-finished cup of coffee is a backwards policy. We left respectfully, walked three doors down to Snug Life, and had one of the best breakfasts we've had in a long time. They were happy to have us. I've lived in West LA, Brentwood, and Santa Monica my whole life. Flapjacks just lost a local customer over coffee.

This is my favorite restaurant in Santa Monica. Every time I have a friend visit, I take them to…read moreFig at Five, where the entire menu (food and drinks) are half off from 5-6pm. Sitting on the outdoor patio gives you an interrupted view of the pool; sitting in the covered patio makes you feel like you're in a plant-filled bistro, and sitting by the bar allows for more sociability. They have the best Spritz in town, though I swap aperol with elderflower. A good caesar salad is a marker of a quality restaurant and theirs is my absolute favorite. The lettuce is fresh, portion is big, and they shave the breadcrumbs so you're not gnawing on a giant crouton. The scallops are one of the best things on the menu, as they come in a flavorful sauce and beautiful presentation. The agnolotti is the best pasta -- it's handmade, smells divine, and achieves the perfect caviar-cream-Parmesan bite. The service is attentive and helpful, offering the best menu recs and ensuring we order everything we want within the discounted hour. You can't beat the poolside California indoor-outdoor living, and the ambience is off the charts.

Wow! Amazing! I had low expectations for this place but this restaurant was awesome! We stayed at…read moreFairmont for the weekend and decided to eat here for their happy hour and breakfast. We got the filet mignon which was 8oz cooked to perfection! Butter on top was delicious! Rosemary fries were good but I prefer if they had truffle Parmesan fries instead! Peach cobbler was delish with the ice cream. I cannot wait to come back for thier happy hour again!! Service was a bit slow due to staff being short but their manager and Jose kept checking up on us! Why is Jose not a waiter! Give this guy a promotion! He should be helping to wait tables. He was so attentive with us and refilling our drinks. He deserves a raise. We never saw our waiter the whole time until the end! Jose saved his life. Breakfast was amazing a big portions! I got the chilaquiles! It was heavily packed with protein of eggs and chicken. Flavors were spot on! My husband loved his smoked salmon egg Benedict's. Ambiance is classy. I love the aesthetics and vibes here. Great indoor and outdoor areas! Dress appropriately for dinner but people still come in with shorts.

They have really high-quality coffee! The customer service is excellent, and the café is clean and…read morebeautiful. I love how it looks after the expansion, too! I got the chicken Caesar wrap, and it was honestly delicious! Definitely coming back!

Very disappointing experience. We ordered a Mediterranean…read moresalad and a Caesar wrap, and surprisingly, both tasted almost identical. Both had the same Parmesan cheese and similar dressings that were extremely salty. The croutons were dry and stale-tasting, and the chicken we added to both dishes was incredibly dry and tasted anything but fresh. What makes this even more disappointing is that this place used to have the charm and quality of a good French-Mediterranean café. You would expect fresh ingredients, great bread, quality pastries, and thoughtfully prepared food. Unfortunately, it seems that as they've expanded, the quality has gone in the opposite direction. Nothing about the food tasted fresh, healthy, or made with quality ingredients. The excessive salt, dry chicken, and stale-tasting croutons made both dishes feel more like cheap, mass-produced food than something prepared at a proper café. There was no sense of freshness or attention to quality whatsoever. Everything tasted like it had been prepared well in advance rather than made with care. Honestly, you could pick up a prepackaged Caesar sandwich from Ralphs supermarket, and it would probably taste better. That's how bad the food was. And that's a pretty embarrassing comparison for a café that presents itself as a French-Mediterranean establishment. A French-Mediterranean café should be about freshness, quality, and flavor. Sadly, this place delivered none of those. I wouldn't recommend coming here for food. Very disappointing to see a once-good café lose what made it special.