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    Society Kitchen

    4.2 (965 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Latte
    Jamie W.

    To start off, they have free street parking nearby which is unheard of in west LA. We beat the lunch crowd and were able to order at the register and pick out a table right away. They have a good amount of staff working, and our dishes were brought out promptly. We got upsold on buying a cinnamon roll to share, and we all liked it but wish it was warmer. All of our main dishes were a perfect portion for our large appetites on move-out day. I had the chilaquiles with perfectly cooked eggs and well-seasoned meat, avocado, and chips.

    Inside my scrambled eggs
    Jenn N.

    My company orders lunch for us through forkable and society kitchen was one of our options. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and bit into a huge piece of plastic in my eggs. I let forkables know and they refunded my meal the next day, which was nice even though it still left me with no food to eat that day. I called and left a message with the restaurant to let them know and got no response back. Just silence since last week. They gave no f*cks.

    Kimberley W.

    Review based on recent visit alone. Price inflation is normal throughout LA, but it took almost 25-30 mins of waiting time from ordering to get food & between two people we shared a smoothie ($10), which i would skip as its just ice and berries seemingly, a three stack of buttermilk pancakes (these were regular but still good, def stick to the pastry like breakfast items) & an egg & turkey bacon farmer's breakfast plate. The salad in it was good and the food was fine but the avocado was like a 1/4 slice and everything felt mid for the cost of this particular dish. Somehow everything amounted to $52 for nothing special, but honestly it was the waiting that killed things for us ~2:30pm on a Sunday. It didn't seem that crowded, so we just felt like the food took way too long to receive. As well, the parking lot has changed (which is not society kitchens fault) and now they validate for one hour, which might be fine if food arrived sooner, but was kind of annoying since things were delayed. In future, I'll come back just for lattes (which I still love), and a small snack.

    Banana Quinoa Bowl
    Miya S.

    I've been here multiple times and the food is always good! I've seen service be very accommodating to went customers have questions or want something changed. I tried a few different coffees and matchas and they are all good, but I don't know if those are worth the price. However, every food item has totally been worth it! The outside seating is nice and covered by umbrellas, yet the music from next store sometimes clashes with the music they are playing. if you are sensitive to that type of noise, then sitting inside would be better

    My delicious choice today!
    Amy S.

    Met with a new and lovely friend I actually met at a Yelp Elite Event in Agoura Hills recently... Just another reason why I love the Yelp Elite events so much. I had a fruit, chia pudding and quinoa melange which was delicious and filling and priced fairly. She had a vegan burrito and a matcha concoction that looked almost neon colored. She loved it. The service was good. The people that were all having wonderful repasts around us were lovely and super friendly. Great outdoor vibes. It's in my old Santa monica neighborhood which I know so well so it's a very comfortable experience basically being home again! Great addition to Sunset Park on Ocean Park Blvd. Next time, and there will be a next time I'm definitely going for something a little more meaty! A lot of delicious meals there are definitely in my future! Sunday parking was easy peasy.

    crispy french toast w/ added ricotta 5/5
    Caroline C.

    Crispy French Toast 5/5 - genuinely might be the best french toast I've ever had, 100% recommend adding the whipped ricotta cheese!!! This place is definitely on the expensive side, but it's Santa Monica so what can you really expect. We went on a Saturday afternoon for brunch and it was crazy busy, so if you're a group I'd recommend coming early or making a reservation. There's a parking lot in the back and plenty of street parking.

    Tara B.

    This is a great spot with pretty and airy outdoor seating. I had the vegan breakfast burrito and a Pure Passion signature mocktail.. ingredients are clean and the oil in the fryer is olive instead of crap seed oils. I'll be back. Service is attentive and friendly

    $5 for this!!! Burned bacon side. I had specifically asked for soft bacon. And never expected such a tiny amount for $5!
    Brian G.

    First and last time ever! Never again. 3 stars is overly generous - but I give 2 stars for the lady in charge apologizing (I ate very little) and although she never offered a refund she did make me a second cafe latte (OK but small). The fruit on the side was excellent - but everything else that we were served was tasteless and virtually inedible. I do hate places like this where you have to pay and give an 18% tip before you are served. So we ended up paying $73.72 for dry nasty buttermilk pancakes, 2 rashers of burned bacon on the side (and some good fresh fruit on the side - see pic) and an apple, fig, cheese and bacon sandwich which was beyond disappointing. Never again. In terms of ambiance - being surrounded by dirty tables with dishes from previous customers, and piled up by the service desk - not conducive to enjoying the experience. Plenty of parking and outside seating available.

    Breakfast Burrito with Side Avocado Smash and steak (door dashed) nearly $30, good but not worth $30
    Mark G.

    On the hunt to find the best breakfast burrito for the money out on LA. Unfortunately I had to Door Dash mine because I had a small window of time and didn't want to leave LA without trying it, so I did take that into consideration when rating it. That said, the only thing wrong with it really was the temp inside was barely warm (again probably a door dash issue) and the burrito was busting out the bottom before I ever picked it up. Were the flavors and side salsas good? Yup! Actually reminds of a much larger Wake n Late breakfast burrito. My favorite thing about it was the actual tortilla. It was toasted and really chewy in a great way. The thing most wrong with it was the price really. $30 ... cmon. It's a great burrito really but the value for the price completely misses. Maybe I'll come back for a sit down experience and see what happens then.

    Cookie butter cinnamon roll
    Isa A.

    I think my expectations were a bit too high after the TikTok I saw about this place... But the cookie butter cinnamon roll (might have been a fall special?) was very good and had a unique flavor. I do wish I'd got the fig and apple grilled cheese instead of the lemon ricotta pancakes, because the pancakes were somewhat overdone without much lemon flavor. Still edible for sure but I think my expectations were too high as a pancake lover. My girlfriend got the eggs Benedict and unfortunately the egg was not at all poached.

    Micaela M.

    Society Kitchen was a cute restaurant with a decent amount of parking and cute ambiance all throughout. The service was decent and the food was pretty good, specifically the french toast. I'm glad I got to try it!

    Chilaquiles
    Lanae F.

    Met with a friend for lunch. Cute spot with a parking lot. There's validation at the restaurant. Very cute patio seating with umbrellas for the sunny day.. friendly staff. I really enjoyed the French toast, nice and crispy grape flavor.. Chilaquiles were ok. And while the kale smoothie was good it was definitely overpriced at $10.

    Chilaquiles
    Symone B.

    The staff were very lovely and the patio seating was perfect on a sunny day. The food was delicious! I had the chilequilles and French toast. Vibes were real chill.

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    1 month ago

    The food is amazing! Randy is an amazing server as well as the overall service of the restaurant. Definitely will come back soon!

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    Great food and great service, Randy was super outgoing and friendly. Definitely will continue coming back!

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    1 month ago

    The food and service was so good, as always. Randy is super friendly and makes good conversation! Highly recommend coming!!

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    Ask the Community - Society Kitchen

    Can I come with my computer and work from your cafe? Or is it not that kind of coffee shop?

    Hi, You’re more than welcome to work from our location. We recommend this on weekdays only as… 

    Do they take reservations?

    Hi! We currently accept walk-ins only. You may see reserved signs on the tables but that’s because we are holding it for those who have table numbers and are about to get seated. Hope to see you soon!

    Is breakfast available all day?

    Hi! Yes breakfast is served all day. Looking forward to serving you!

    Hello! Are we allowed to bring dogs for outside seating? Thank you!

    Hello, we love fur babies and even offer a doggie meal!

    Are there gluten-free options here?

    Hi! Yes we have gluten free bread options for sandwiches, corn tortilla options for items such as the chilaquiles and salmon tacos and gluten flour for pancakes.

    If this is a sister restaurant of Crimson Cafe then is the meat served here halal?

    Hello, Yes our meat is halal. With the exception of our turkey bacon and regular bacon.… 

    Is there happy hour on the weekends?

    Hi Brooke, Happy Hour is available on weekdays only from 3pm-8pm :)

    Are we able to have bottomless mimosas at the restaurant at the moment?

    Hi Laura! Yes bottomless mimosas are available currently.

    Are they still honoring bottomless mimosas for brunch?

    Hi! Yes we are. We offer it both on weekdays and weekends. :)

    What are the hours for bottomless mimosas?

    Hi there! We serve bottomless from 8-2. :)

    Does anyone know why they're no longer open evenings? Was that only a summer thing?

    Good news! We are reopening at night with all new items and cocktails. Hope to see you soon.

    Does this restaurant offer bottomless mimosas on Saturdays?

    Hi Kevin, We offer Bottomless Mimosas on weekends. We also offer Trivia on Sundays with prizes, it… 

    What is the price for bottomless mimosas for weekend brunch?

    $20~~ wooo

    Anyone use Society Kitchen for catering? Their thoughts?

    Hi Jerry, We do offer catering options. We have done as little as 10 people caterings to 500 people… 

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    Weary Livers

    Weary Livers

    4.7
    (101 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Weary Livers is such a vibe. Dark, moody, and effortlessly cool the kind of place you go for one…read moredrink and end up staying awhile. The cocktails are crafted perfectly, strong but smooth, and the atmosphere feels intimate without trying too hard. It's got that hidden-gem energy. Great music, great crowd, and just an overall solid spot when you want something more elevated than the usual bar scene. Definitely one of my favorites.

    05/08/2025 Games and other things happening here. What drew…read moreme here is some e-mail list for different events. May 2025 is when I stopped in here for a minute. July 2026, I think there were watch parties here for FIFA games. These games are during work hours. Well, I decided to come here for a Singles Meetup. Where is everyone? The bartender showed me a menu which I could order food that will be delivered from The Brixton. Scan the QR code to order. "Sorry, we aren't accepting orders at the moment..." I guess I could finish my beer, pay my tab and go searching for something good to eat. She didn't know the Wi-Fi password neither because they changed the password. Why broadcast the guest Wi-Fi if you aren't going to make it available? There was no organizer for the meetup event. With only a handful of people here, do I want to wait for the karaoke session? It's time to go eat somewhere else.

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    Decorations year round? This is July
    Decorations year round? This is July
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    Darts
    Decorations year round? This is July

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    Decorations year round? This is July
    Upper West

    Upper West

    4.2
    (2.1k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Since my daughter's graduation party, Upper West has become a favorite that we love to visit…read more We have booked it for 2 of my companies' holiday parties and my wife and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary with friends and family. All were wonderful and very special events. The ambiance and service are exceptional. Everyone is friendly and helpful and caring. Fred the owner is one of a kind. The food is always excellent in its presentation and deliciousness. The drink menu and the wine selection are literally top shelf. For the vegans out there, the veggie curry is delicious. Its savory broth is filled with fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked black rice. There are other very good veggie options. We love the wedge, the spicy tuna crunchy rice, the artichoke, cauliflower, fried sweet potato, the sweet and spicy spare ribs, miso salmon....it's all good. You must give it a try. You won't be disappointed. I swear it gets better each time.

    First time here- glad to discover this family-owned mainstay in the Santa Monica area…read more Nice friendly bar with great happy hour deals. And the food was delicious and diverse in terms of choices. Not your usual fare / but what we had was soooo good. The sweet potato side was a standout- chimmichurri and strawberries! Very attentive staff and street parking was a breeze!

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    BLACKENED SALMON
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    Coffee Crusted Red Wattle Pork Tenderloin
    Lamb & Fennel Sausage Flatbread 
 san marzano tomato sauce / dried cherries / chili flakes / truffle / reduced vinegar

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    Lamb & Fennel Sausage Flatbread san marzano tomato sauce / dried cherries / chili flakes / truffle / reduced vinegar
    Chelsea

    Chelsea

    4.6
    (206 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Definitely worth trying .. especially happy hour .. no reason not to…read more Food, drinks, and service were all 5/5 .. shout out to Ty for top tier service The kimchi grilled cheese was the stand out. Seems weird but it really worked. Menu didn't say so but came with some really good tomato soup dip also. Love a good food surprise Drinks come next .. wow .. really unique and delicious. American Samurai and Shades of Pink .. both home runs The Sea Bass in coconut lemongrass deliciousness. A bit pricey but fair for Sea Bass and location. The portion was pretty large compared to other places. Excellent Tempura cauliflower.. this was good but the only thing I have any notes on .. I'd like a sauce .. it's has flavorful toppings and something like chili oil on the plate .. wish chili oil was more of a sauce .. but still was very good .. texture was perfect tho .. a little crunchier than traditional tempura which was nice Ambiance was charming .. cute little place .. a must try

    I checked out Chelsea during a happy hour with a friend and sat at the bar. We got lamb kebabs,…read morekimchi, grilled cheese, and fish tacos. The lamb kebabs were a bit gamey for my taste but I enjoyed the sauce that came with it. Fish tacos were flaky and well cooked but wished it was more flavorful. The kimchi grilled cheese felt pretty substantial and filling. The food was good but one dish didn't particularly stand out. The drinks on the other hand did. The shades of pink was a really good sippable drink that was perfect on a warm day. It wasn't too sweet and light enough to feel refreshing. The aloe & behold cocktail was delicious and got a hint of floral flavor that made it feel unique. The staff were great and attentive. The bathrooms were clean and had a cute aesthetic. The whole restaurant felt like a good date night place or a vibey place to go with coworkers. Street/meter parking was available but be wary of the neighborhoods which have parking restrictions.

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    Interior is stunning
    Interior is stunning
    Escargot mushrooms
    Escargot mushrooms
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    Steak frites
    The Cloverfield

    The Cloverfield

    3.9
    (450 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Met up with a former work colleague here last night. Good food. Great service. A great time…read more Always gotta love it when there are no parking issues. And free! Parking lot behind the restaurant. It's a beautiful thing in the Santa Monica. No meters. No garages. No restrictions. Anyway ... Walked in without a reservation. Don't know if you should get one on the weekends but always better to be safe than sorry. Both indoor and outdoor seating. And even bar seating. I chose to sit indoors. Not at the bar but in the booths in the bar area. Service was excellent. I don't know how to spell her name but she was great. Nice and friendly. Attentive and prompt. As for the food - enjoyed it with one note - the mushroom pizza for me, had an overly salty taste. I know mushrooms aren't generally salty so maybe it was from the cheese or sauce. Not sure but between my friend and I - we left a few unfinished untouched slices. I'd order the rest of the dishes again though they were all appetizers. Decent adult beverage selection - beer, wine and spirits. And Happy Hour that ends at 5. I like the vibes here and it's definitely a yes for a return visit. Especially after the expansion to try even more dishes.

    Great location and ambiance, but the food quality and execution did not justify the hype…read more The Cloverfield has a fantastic location and inviting ambiance, making it an appealing spot to grab a drink or meet up with friends. Unfortunately, the food and service fell short of my expectations. The restaurant is on the pricier side, but given its desirable location and atmosphere, the pricing feels somewhat justified. Also, the restaurant business is tough to manage, especially with recent increases in rent, insurance, and supply costs. That said, based on my experience, the food is overrated compared with the praise it receives in many reviews. The Cloverfield Cheeseburger - 2/5. The menu suggests the burger is made with high-quality beef, and that may well be true. However, the patty itself tasted bland and lacked the richness and fat content needed to make it memorable. It also lacked a well-developed crust, which left the overall flavor underwhelming. The bun deteriorated after only a few bites and lacked the chewiness and structure of a good burger bun. The produce was equally disappointing. The tomatoes were pale pink, seemingly underripe, and lacked the deep, juicy sweetness that can elevate a burger. The lettuce was pale and lacked both the crisp texture and fresh flavor needed to complement the other ingredients. Overall, this burger was a letdown. The Scramble - 2/5. This breakfast plate comes with scrambled eggs, pan-fried potatoes, and toast. The potatoes tasted as though they had been sitting on the side of the griddle for some time - dry, overcooked, and lacking freshness. The scrambled eggs were similarly disappointing. They lacked the velvety texture and rich flavor that distinguish well-executed scrambled eggs from average ones. The dish was serviceable but far from memorable. Cloverfield Chili - 2.5/5. The description is promising, highlighting ingredients such as grass-fed beef and lime crema. In practice, however, the chili was merely okay. The flavor profile felt somewhat bland and one-dimensional, while the ground beef lacked the moisture and richness that make a hearty chili satisfying. More disappointing was the serving temperature - the chili arrived only slightly warm. A dish like this should be served piping hot to deliver the comforting, hearty experience diners expect. The Cloverfield excels in location and atmosphere, and I would happily return for drinks or to catch up with friends. However, the food did not live up to the expectations set by its reputation or pricing. While the setting is enjoyable, the overall dining experience left me underwhelmed.

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    The Cloverfield Burger with yummy Steak Cut Fries.

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    The Cloverfield Burger with yummy Steak Cut Fries.
    Birdie G's

    Birdie G's

    4.1
    (580 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    Had a date night here and enjoyed the food very much. We shared the Italian sausage raviolo, koji…read moresteak, and cornbread sticks. We enjoyed the details of the corn in the cornbread - very fun and cute. The steak was prepared absolutely perfectly 12/10. The vodka Italian sausage raviolo was tasty but could have used some more meat in it. The overall vibe of the place was nice and the service was good. Excited to come back and try the steak and other dishes again soon

    Birdie G's is known timeless for there American cooking and family comfort atmosphere. The place…read moreitself is stunning with open ceiling and vegetation covering the whole dining room. You most likely will have to valet since street parking is rare. | F O O D | Appetizers: Crudite 5/10- Good variety, Market Lettuces 5/10- Basic Artichokes 5/10- Solid not a fan of the dipping sauce Entree: Prime Skirt Steak Frites 9/10- AMAZING! The koji seasoning gave the steak overwhelming flavor and the aioli was delicious with the fries Pickle Chick 4/10- My sister loves pickles and found it overwhelming Dessert: Rose Petal Pie 3/10- I knew I wouldn't like it, but had to try it. The textures were weird and honestly don't get why people love this. | O V E R A L L | I want to go back before they close to get the steak again. I don't know if I just missed the best items, but all the starters we got were just underwhelming. Let me know what to get next time as I loved the atmosphere and service was great!

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    Our dining room
    Our dining room
    Our open kitchen
    Our open kitchen
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    Our bar & lounge

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