I've become a very regular.... um... regular at Shoop's. I now rarely buy my cheeses anywhere else, as the selection here is absolutely perfect for my palate, especially their sharp smoked cheddar (there's also a non-sharp option that's just as good). If you're a brat & frank fan, there is no better place on the West side. I used to think all franks were the same, but oh-em-gee was I wrong after sampling their foot-long franks (actually, they may be longer than that, but you get it). And that brat? I can't live without it now. Their signature product is still their top-selling smoked salmon (not the lox kind, but their cooked, smoked morsels of ROYALTY). I never go more than a week without getting more. Recently, I tried their pancakes for the first time. To be honest, I'm not a huge pancake fan, but they were so convincing, I caved. I think it has something to do with the way they cook it on their flat-top grill, because that crispy yet moist goodness is the first time I've re-discovered my childhood liking for pancakes. They offer plain, bacon, and blueberry pancakes (they may have more, but my memory sucks). The true test for me was my son, who is the pickiest eater this side of the Mississippi..... and they passed with flying colors. Shoop has curated all the right selections of candy, snacks, and grocery store items, especially that salted Nordic licorice, which is another reason I always find a reason to stop by. Absolutely love the family service here. "You wanna go where everybody knows your name... " (Cheers) read more

Was excited to try this place as it was within walking distance of our hotel in Santa Monica. When we arrived, I was disappointed to see that most of the seating (apart from a few crowded tables indoors) were set up outside right over the adjacent small parking lot. Why is this a bad thing? Because the lot was uneven and sloped, making the tables a bit unstable. Also, there was some kind of sewer smell present, which is definitely undesirable when you're trying to enjoy a meal. It was also a bit confusing how this establishment runs. We figured out that we had to stand in 1 general line, then when we got to the register we let them know we'd like to eat in. They put our name on a waiting list and we proceeded back outside to wait until a table was ready. It took maybe 15 minutes. For a Sunday morning, the staff was scarce. There was literally 1 gal waiting on all the tables and she looked overworked and annoyed. I don't blame her. Everyone else (working the register and the kitchen) appeared jolly and in good spirits. I chose to have the Salmon Scramble with potatoes and fruit. The portion was generous and hearty. Their in-house smoked salmon is delicious and is what made the meal awesome. My husband kept picking some off my plate. I really wanted to try a yummy pancake, but I don't like to order more food than we can finish, so we didn't. Another thing: We also realized after sitting at our table for a while, that our waitress wasn't coming back with a check. We headed back indoors to the register, let them know which table we were sitting at (noticed it was marked with spray paint on the ground next to our table... tacky...) and then proceeded to pay for our meal. Overall, our dishes were good, but our experience wasn't as great as it could've been based on the things I've already noted. read more

Shoop's - Salmon Scramble with potatoes and fruit. Salmon was delicious! - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Local deli & store tucked away on Main Street. Came here on a Saturday morning around 10:30am for brunch. We got seated right away but note that this is a pretty popular spot. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Credit cards accepted. There is a gender neutral restroom on the market side behind the counter. Street parking or you can park in a paid public lot. The food came out quickly and the waitresses were friendly. The gravlax came with a fresh dill sauce and a generous amount of lox. They have Zab's hot sauce, which wasn't spicy but added a nice layering element. The salmon pancake was very fluffy and very filling. read more

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Incredible flavors and super filling! I was told it would be one of the best pancakes I'd ever taste and it is in fact one of the best pancakes I've ever tasted before. And I don't even like blueberries! So so yummy. Thank you! read more

Shoop's - Blueberry pancake - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Really liked this place! Was planning to eat somewhere across the street but they were closed so we gave it a try and am so glad we did. The menu has a lot of breakfast foods, it was hard to decide on a meal. There were a lot of people there but we didn't have to wait long - some seating inside but mostly outside. It's a small market/deli that has some of my favorite European treats. I will definitely be back! read more

Shoop's - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Hubby and I have been to this location several times to dine at Thai Vegan and Dolcenero Gelato (both of which I highly recommend) and were happy to finally pay a visit to Shoops. The place was popping but it was easy enough to get a table outside. Orange Juice - 1/5 Supposedly fresh squeezed but didn't taste like it. For $6, this was disappointing. Danny's Wrap - 3/5 Hubby ordered this one and enjoyed it. Of the few bites I took, it had an overwhelming taste of spinach and not much else. The tiny fruit cup it was served with was laughable. Pineapple Pancakes - 4/5 I'm not a huge pancake fan but the reviews and pictures sold me on ordering one. I'm glad I did. I was disappointed that they used canned pineapples (at least it tasted that way) but still enjoyed everything. Loved the crispy edges. I added eggs and sausage to complement the carbs and they were perfect. Service - 3/5 Really bizarre. Everyone was friendly enough but their entire set up is chaotic. After we finished eating, we waited for our server to give us our bill and finally realized that we'd have to go indoors to pay. We had to track down someone to tell us what table number we were seated at. And just how many cashier lines do they have? We got into the only line we saw but then noticed other diners cutting ahead of us to pay with another cashier that was hidden from sight. Frustrating. Anyhow, the water guy was very attentive and even fixed our wonky table (since we were seated outdoors on uneven asphalt). ALSO, they charge an extra $2.00 for kitchen fees/health/etc. so just keep that in mind when you're adding your tip. Bottom line, I would return for more pancakes but would choose a different fruit like berries or banana. read more

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Stopped by for a bite and was so happy that we did. The mushroom omelette with rosemary and havarti cheese was delicious. Casual spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was quick and friendly. Spot seemed pretty popular with lots of folks dining in or picking up orders to go. Plenty of street parking and the european market concept was so unique - picked up some chocolate and marzipan. read more

It doesn't get any better than this . Home made quality made with love . It always tastes sooooo good!! read more

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Not going to lie but the Garden scramble with sourdough bread was sooo good -- it has so many veggies and feels fresh/homemade and came out really quick. Def going back to try other items read more

The food was delicious and the portions were generous. We got our food to go- so can't discuss the vibe

Lots of vegan options! Fewer that were also gluten free. I got a salad that had chickpeas, avocado, and a vegan meat. It was yummy but nothing to write home about. It was about $20 after tip, and I was still kinda hungry after so that was a bummer. If I had gotten a bag of chips with it, that probably would've been perfect. If you want a salad, go across the street to Alfalfa's. Or if you want different vegan options, there is a vegan Thai place and vegan sushi place in the same lot. Server was nice, lots of outdoor seating, and got our food fairly quickly. So, all in all, a nice lunch but just not life changing. If they had gluten free bread, some of their sammies looked super yummy. read more

Shoop's - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Best banana pancakes! They also have a large variety of. Items from their deli. Highly recommend it

Great restaurant and shop with a large outdoor seating area. Had a good bacon and egg scramble. My mom used wife had a good omelette without the eggs - yes I wrote correctly. She liked all the toppings, but not the egg part. They did a nice job of making a delicious plate. Great service, too. read more

Shoop's - Mushroom Omelette, no eggs. - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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"BEST PANCAKES EVAAARRR" My coworker highly recommended this place and it's a really nice, quaint shop near Venice beach. I'm not much of a sweets person and even though I will probably go for savory pancakes next time, the blueberry pancakes I did get were fluffy, crisp at the edges, and deliciously filling. Blueberries are like solid popping boba in your pancakes and getting a side of bacon adds a savory punch. Is it so wrong that I still liked the eggs a lot though? There wasn't anything particularly special about them, but I'm a pretty simple person. The hot sauce is good though! I also ordered one of their salmon breakfast wraps and that ended up being delicious even when I ate it for dinner. The salmon has a really strong flavor. Employees are really friendly and make you feel taken care of! There's a parking lot nearby which was $1.25 an hour (4-6 hours max depending on time of the week - the price is a steal compared to some "convenient" lots closer to the beach which can charge flat rates of $15-20). read more

Shoop's - Blueberry pancake combo - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I love this restaurant and store! It is the BEST Scandinavian and german hidden gem I've ever been to. The service here is also magnificent! The guy in the meat area in front is super friendly, sweet and approachable, he greeted us with a warm friendly happy smile. Service is definitely great. It is short walking distance to the beach and to the Santa Monica pier (might take 15 minute walk if I'm not mistaken going to Santa Monica pier, not bad at all) The food is also AMAZING! We tried the smoked salmon and that one was sooo good! We came back the next day for breakfast cause we couldn't wait to come back and try more. We tried their breakfast bacon and egg sandwich, that one was good especially with the side of potatoes. The best one is the salmon with spinach salad, SUPER GOOD! Their salmon menu is the highlight here, try that and don't pass! Their little shopping area to the right is so nice! They have authentic Scandinavian, German & a bunch of European snacks you can't find anywhere else. We loved it here so much! We had a great time! read more

Shoop's - Bacon and egg sandwich and also the Spinach Salmon Salad - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

TL:DR - Salmon scramble was ok, bad service. My girlfriend and I have been craving smoked salmon this whole week and so with our Sunday free, we had to visit Shoop's. Well known for their salmon dishes, Shoop's was a must-try place for us. We were stoked as we parked in the paid lot behind Shoop's and had a quick walk over to the restaurant. But, our excitement came to a screeching halt when we entered. If you've never been to Shoop's its arranged like any other deli store; there's a display case with fresh meats and a counter where you order from. In the back there is a small section of grocery products. Outside there are a handful of tables where you can eat. Keep in mind there is no hostess area, or podium, nothing. I lined up with the other people inside the deli, while my girlfriend went to secure a table. This is pretty standard for all deli type of places; order then find a seat. Outside, my girlfriend asks about a table to see if it was free, when Jeanie a waiter at Shoop's, begins to give her attitude. The amount of sass dripping off of her voice would make you think she was a Gen Z VSCO girl hating on the latest cheugy trend. She says that we need to find "a girl" to put our name on the list. (She literally would not expand upon "a girl" when asked for more details. Not what she looked like, or where she would be standing, just "a girl.") Mind you, we weren't the only ones confused by this ordering system, there was a couple both in front and in back of us who thought the deli line was where you order and then sit down. We all look around and see no one. I even walk around the entire deli and out onto the sidewalk thinking we missed a check-in area or hostess podium. When I come back into the deli, Jeanie is now holding the clipboard. Snarkily she asks for our name and we give it to her. She tells us to wait for our names to be called. I ask her, who's going to call us, since I never saw said "a girl." Jeanie hits us with some more snark, and says "MeEeE? Am I going to call YOuUuUuU? What do you mean?" I have no idea why Jeanie felt the need to be sarcastic with us from the get go, but she soured the mood for us. For someone that is past middle age, you would expect more maturity, but I guess some people never grow up. Onto the food now. I ordered the salmon scramble and my GF the salmon breakfast burrito. The scramble itself was pretty wet and mushy with little flavor, and the salmon on top was sweeter than it was smokey. Together they kind of make an odd pairing and didn't really hit the salmon flavor I was looking for. A little bit of salt and cholula helped save the day, but honestly I could've made something similar at home. The salmon breakfast burrito was much better, but even that salmon was a little on the dry side. Overall, the food was meh and I probably won't be back. Perhaps I'm bias after our terrible experience with Jeanie, but is it really worth it for me to try again? Probably not. read more

Shoop's - Salmon scramble and salmon egg wrap - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We had the bacon pancakes and savory tomato basil pancakes. Enjoyed the texture of the pancakes - they were thick, a bit crispy on top and soft in the middle. Good amount of bacon included in the bacon pancakes and maple syrup and bacon is always a good combo. Glad I gave the tomato basil pancakes a try! Honestly I was a little iffy about it but really enjoyed it. The pesto and egg was great, the pancake soaks up the pesto, and the tomato adds some freshness. It went really well with the hot sauce they provided too! Service was a bit brusque and sometimes took some time to get their attention, but it was busy. read more

The best smoked salmon I've ever had in my life. We tried the smoked salmon in both the salmon egg wrap and the lox version (on a toast). WOW. Both were incredible imo as we ate in silence, just appreciating the salmon. The egg breakfast wrap was delicious combination of flavors. Absolutely delightful. The smoke flavor is wonderful. For the lox, the texture is absolutely perfect and the least saltiest lox ever. I craved smoked salmon for two weeks after but none were Shoop-worthy. Yea so definitely coming back. Parkings in the back! It's a huge paid lot but pretty cheap and convenient. There's also a nice shoop in the back with a lot of European pantry goods and snacks! Got a lot of chocolate and snacks hehe. There was quite of a wait tho on a Saturday lunch but food was so worth it. And the staff is extremely kind. read more

Shoop's - lox please - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Amazing deli right between Venice and Santa Monica. Definitely recommend for both lunch and for breakfast. I recently got breakfast, avocado toast with smoked salmon as well as a friend egg. It exceeded my expectations. Probably some of the best smoked salmon I've ever had. Reason for 4 stars is that you have to do the avocado toast with both a fried egg and salmon, which Listed on the menu as 2 separate things. So make sure you get both or else it will be lacking!! Also it was a little pricey, but that's what I'd expect from an authentic deli and getting salmon (came out to ~19). I'll be back for many more lunches and breakfasts!! read more

Shoop's - Avocado toast with smoked salmon and an egg - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Fantastic breakfasts. Warm, terrific service, too. I'd like to think the place is named after Mark Harmon's character in the Academy award winning "Summer School," but I digress. It's hard to go wrong with three enormous bacon pancakes with maple syrup. The salmon egg wrap is packed full of fresh, delicious salmon, eggs, and veggies. I didn't think I would like the tomato basil pancake but the fresh pesto on top put this dish over the top in flavor. Make sure you check out the European goods inside. They've got sweets, mustards, beers, even foreign household items. Metered street parking or an enormous pay parking lot immediately behind the restaurant. Paying about $1.25 an hour in LA is a steal. Just do it. They are extremely popular for good reason. read more

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The best breakfast! My husband got take out from here since I can't go out. I must say this is the best breakfast place in LA. They have the best smoked salmon and a great selection of salmon dishes! I got a smoked salmon pancake and a salmon spinach wrap, both were super delicious! I don't even like pancakes but their was so fluffy (keep in mind that I had takeout, I'm sure it's even better if you dine in). The eggs in the pancake was beautifully runny, but not too fridge so they made it to me safely. We also bought a lot of extra smoked salmon. Their smoked salmon was so bomb, so flavorful with great texture, not too dry- just the right amount of moisture. The spinach smoked salmon egg wrap was juicy. My husband ordered their pastrami smoked salmon sandwich, I took a bite, it was also very tasty! I heard the service was great and everyone there was really nice and friendly. read more

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Get the Schneider!!! It's so good. Loved the sandwich I got at this spot. The grilled salami, herb mayo, and soft bread make the Schneider sandwich excellent. I generally don't go to sandwich shops because I feel like sandwiches are so easy to make at home, but this one was so tasty and very light yet filling at the same time. I got mine with the potato salad as my side. While I was surprised that the potato salad was warm (I've only ever had it cold before), it was nice. More of a vinegar forward one rather than a mayo-heavy one, which is refreshing. There is plenty of outdoor seating and a few tables indoors. Indoors there is also a market area with various snacks and other goods from European countries (mostly German from what I saw). Service was fast and friendly, atmosphere was nice and homey, and the food was great. Would definitely stop by again. read more

Shoop's - The Schneider - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Food and service are always excellent. The reason they have been around for so long and customers keep coming back.

Highly disappointed. Long lines, not the friendliest staff and all the sandwiches here are embarrassing No deli should ever serve something as disgusting and pathetic as the sandwich pictured.. Salami and cheese sandwich. The thing had four slices of Salami and 1/3 an entire onion... I sent it back.. Utterly disgusting Save your time and your money, don't come here. The absolute worst restaurant on the west side read more

Shoop's - pathetic excuse for a deli salame sandwich. embarrassing paper thin slices of meat. This place is disgusting - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This is a MUST try as it is a completely unique and quality experience. They're a European market with a great restaurant. They're known for their smoked salmon, which is amazing! I've never tried anything like it. I am so obsessed with their salmon Caesar wrap and haven't been able to try anything else on the menu. There's so much amazing texture with the smoked salmon, croutons - OMG! You cant find this anywhere else! Such a versatile place for your whole family. My son loves their pancakes! read more

Shoop's - Salmon Caesar Salad wrap and vanilla latte - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I am a heady fan of this place whenever I need my fix of Scandinavian candy and a decent Gravlax. If you've ever lived in Scandinavia and miss certain products definitely come here. Warning Scandinavian candy is extremely addictive. The owner gives an extremely old school deli east coast vibe that is lacking in LA. Dem har Abba Sill, Kalles Kaviar, mycket olika öl, Marabou koklad och andra godis! Matt smacka bra! Jag är glad dem har inga Surströmming. read more

Amazing selection of European delicacies and condiments. A lot of German, Scandinavian and Dutch products. Love it.

What a find! The food was quite good, the service was excellent and the patio seating was perfect for a nice fall day. And it didn't break the bank! read more

WE LOVE SHOOP'S! This is one of our go-to spots for breakfast and lunch. We were there this past weekend and as always, they didn't disappoint. We had the salmon egg wrap and pancakes! The food and service was great. I also recommend the Vege Clevander, Gravalax and any of the wraps! Thank you Shoop's. See you soon! read more

I would eat here every day if I could. The blueberry pancakes are next level, and the cheapest option on Main Street. It's always the same two women working the cashier- it's a very local, friendly feel that I really appreciate. The tables outside are a great choice on nice days or there are a few tables inside if it's chilly. read more

Finally tried this place after wanting to for a long time. I got the hot pastrami which was OK but they were out of the baguette so I had it on ciabatta instead. Service is great and I like that there's a small market inside too. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch with my boyfriend and my puppy. Place is very dog friendly which is awesome. Food was delicious! My only complaint is how inefficient system is: you go inside put your name down and they call you when it's your turn. Very old school! The line was almost 30 mins and if you not there the moment they call your name it's your loss. I hope they come out with better system in the future. Good thing they have awesome market you can check out while waiting. Many great European snacks read more

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Came to LA to visit the Getty Villa and came here afterwards for brunch. Food was excellent however, this place could use some tips on basic customer service. Upon arrival, my friends and I were unsure whether we should wait to be seated (outdoors), or just seat ourselves. We decided to seat ourselves since there were empty tables and no one has even greeted us, mind you, we were the only party (of 4), waiting at the time. Servers were not friendly and seemed bothered by the fact that we sat ourselves. Make a sign, greet people, and don't get upset when we seat ourselves due to no instructions. Otherwise, food was excellent. They offer a substantial menu with an array of options and they even have a deli inside. Would go back, but I hope next time they have some type of system in place as far as a host/self seating goes. read more

Shoop's - Delis Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Wonderful food and super place for brunch. The staff was delightful and charming. Someone, who sounded like the owner, made some loud, unsettling comments about a customer that he should have kept to himself. read more

Great food! I had the chicken pesto sandwich and my wife had the roast beef, both were delicious! Also, really cool store inside. If you're on the fence, definitely visit and enjoy! read more

We enjoyed a late breakfast with a good variety of choices on the menu. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather. I had eggs, chicken sausage, with potatoes and fruit. My wife had eggs and blueberry pancakes. The pancakes were large and have a large number of blueberries. The chicken sausage was a bit spicy, which gave it a good flavor. I wish there was a bit more fruit but the breakfast was quite tasty and satisfying. The prices were reasonable, and we will be back when we are in the area. read more

We had a great very casual brunch here this morning! Come early and be ready for a small wait. We went over to the candle shop on the same block while we waited. They have a lovely patio outside with lots of tables. Plenty of wraps, sandwiches, salads, and brunch items. We each ordered an entree and then an order of sweet pancakes for the table. I had the Gravlax: it had super fresh salmon, lemon, tomato, and dill. Probably one of favorite brunch items I've had in awhile. The cinnamon raisin pancakes were also sweet and fluffy. Would definitely come back! read more

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Can't tell ya how many times I drive past this place. Thinking it was ice cream place. Until a buddy said meet him there for breakfast. It's not ice cream. It's probably the best Breakfast Place in Santa Monica. And the deli and market is killer. Definitely worth going out of your way for. read more

This place is great. If you're hungry and want delicious food look no further. The portions are healthy the service is good, I typically come here after a morning swim or with friends. There's a paid parking lot behind the building, or street parking if you like. There's a great store inside that has a lot of European items you typically don't see at stores. The owner is friendly and part of the community and really knows what he's doing. I highly recommend The blueberry pancakes are some of the best I've ever had! read more

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Excellent breakfast!!! Something for everyone one, meat eaters, vegetarians and everyone in between. Was given this place by our bellhop at the hotel. We knew it was a place mostly locals go so it had to be good and we were not disappointed. Quick service too! read more

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