I never leave reviews, but Joseph from Atlanta was our server and he was absolutely amazing!! Food was great, specifically the blueberry cloud French toast. But the best part of the experience here was our amazing server, thank you for making our day! read more

Sweet Maple - Blueberry Cloud - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place is so good. I was a bit upset because the line was super long then after waiting for nearly an hour to just put my name down they only had bar seating available and a table would've taken another 30 mins. They had like 6 bar seats available too so it was pretty irritating that you couldn't just walk in and find a seat at the bar. First I ordered fresh squeezed orange juice and it was the best I've had in years. I also ordered the Blackstone, which was the best eggs benny that I've ever had. This is my favorite brunch item and I've had it at just about every LA establishment. This one is truly up there. The bar area is a bit of a disaster. Dishes being cleaned by the same people making drinks. Dirty sponges. Freshly made drinks near used drinks. It's absolutely disgusting and couldn't possibly be up to code. Hopefully they find a better system. TIP: Free parking with validation read more

Sweet Maple - Blackstone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Still a great experience the food is really good and always busy! I always make a reservation now bc the line is soooo not worth it! Early grey croffle sooo good The ramen noodle dish great French toast is so sweet! The burrata salad is huge little too much dressing tho Came in quick and left quick read more

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Hello wonderful management. I usually come and get your Sesame Einspanner. You have changed something quite dramatically in your ingredients. Please go back to your old formulation as the current one was not really drinkable. read more

Amazing food. Amazing super positive service. And a really clean aesthetic. Their beverages are amazing by the way. read more

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The food here was sooo good. There were so many options on the menu, which means I will definitely be back to try more dishes. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, even offering great recommendations to help narrow down the options. Very well lit interior and plenty of outdoor seating (although you are pretty close to pedestrians which is why we chose to sit inside). If you plan on visiting, making a reservation is highly recommended. I was seated very quickly, whereas the line for walk-ins was extremely long. The biggest downside to the experience is the parking situation, which is both expensive and overly complicated. The garage is located downstairs and requires you to scan a QR code, preselect and pay for your duration on a website, and then call a phone number just to get the entrance gate to open. It makes no sense why they do not use a traditional paper ticket or post-payment system, and there was no obvious way to get the parking validated. Sorry, I just get really annoyed when people take a perfectly fine system and just ruin it. It's not the restaurant's fault but like $25 for 45 minutes of parking is incredibly ridiculous. read more

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Walked in but was seated by the door which was on a chilly day, that was super close to the door. Comfortable seats though! Service was attentive and food was delicious. Fulfilled me, and their plates are super cute. $$$ get ready to spend on brunch. read more

Sweet Maple - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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The bacon here was seriously delicious. I highly recommend getting a flight. I also really enjoyed the earl grey croffle. It was sweet but not overly sweet. The coconut coffee was okay. Not something I would get again for $10. I also got the rice dish with egg. It was okay. The slow roasted beef was the highlight. read more

Sweet Maple - Earl Grey Blueberry Croffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Food was great, service exemplary from wait staff to the host and everyone in between. Nothing but great things to say about everyone staffing this place. Ambiance was nice. Brightly lit and well decorated this place is amazing when you first walk through that door. Parking is metered so while I was lucky to score a spot right in front it's not my jam to go to places not knowing I'm gonna get easy parking the way we did so that's my reason for the 1 star off let's just get that squared away. Ordered the latte although they have a slew of options for coffee and tea. I just wasnt adventurous to go for drinks with fruit in them and am not a big fan of matcha, though I hear actual matcha in Japan doesnt have the bitter after taste. After surveying the menu I went with the Francis. Glad I did. It came out piping hot and had just enough bacon on it not to be too much. The eggs were light, the cornbread-like roll was a little underwhelming and too hard for my liking. The potatoes were a nice touch that was the perfect amount of saltiness in flavor that included sweet potato as well. All in all a place I'd come back to if up for the parking situation. read more

Sweet Maple - Francis Soufflegg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Ample parking for Santa Monica. Server was awesome. We ordered the Chicken Croffle Millionaire's bacon and the Blueberry Cloud. Pear juice was crisp and icy cold. The ambiance was great and the restaurant was crowded. I'll return and try the mimosa flight. read more

Sweet Maple - Chicken Croffle Blueberry Cloud Two Egg with Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Great atmosphere and amazing service. Our server was very sweet, friendly, and attentive. The location is also a big plus -- it's very close to Santa Monica Pier. Sadly the food didn't live up to the experience. The menu overall didn't feel very healthy, and the crab sandwich I ordered had very little crab -- mostly greens and onions. My friend's blueberry toast was also just okay. The latte was way too sweet. Parking was also a bit inconvenient due to nearby construction, so street parking wasn't an option and we had to use a parking lot. Nice service and location, but the food probably wouldn't bring me back. read more

Sweet Maple - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place has turned into somewhat of a tourist destination. I mean the food was average. The staff are super nice and attentive. Everything was overpriced IMO. I'm not one to talk about overpriced for a family business, but if the food is top notch, I wouldn't complain. The ambience is busy, but folks are friendly. A friend recommended the place for the French Toast . It's good but overpriced and sweet. Most things are add-ons. I've had millionaires bacon, and I generally make my own. Not all your food comes out at once, at least mine didn't. Here's a few pics, you decide. The food is good just onepraw read more

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We chose Sweet Maple for my daughter's birthday brunch because it looked cute, classy, and perfect for a group of girls. When we stopped by the day before, I specifically asked about kid-friendly options since the girls are extremely picky eaters. I was told they could accommodate them from the kids menu which had pancakes, eggs, fruit, and meat, which was perfect. Based on that, I made a reservation through Yelp (which required a credit card hold, I would be charge $15 per person if we canceled or made reservation changes). We arrived 10 minutes early and were seated quickly. The table setup was awkward--we had to move the table ourselves just to be able to sit down, then pull the table back towards us after we sat down. Unfortunately, the experience quickly went downhill from there. Our server Kou P. did not come across as welcoming and seemed visibly annoyed when one of the kids asked for apple juice (which they didn't have) while the others ordered water. What was most shocking and honestly inappropriate for a place like this, was Kou's skirt. It was extremely revealing to the point where it made us uncomfortable. That alone made us consider leaving, but we stayed to avoid being charged the cancellation fee. As she walked, we can see her bottom cheeks, so she was wearing nothing underneath or it was very skimpy. I feel like she made a couple points to clean the bar table so she can be looked at as she was leaning over a bit. When it came time to order, things got even more frustrating. Despite being told the day before that accommodations could be made, Kou refused to allow the kids to order from the kids' menu because they were over the age limit. She questioned their ages directly and insisted they could only share the pancake order instead. This was very disappointing for the kids. We ended up ordering a couple stacks of pancakes, which were inconsistent (one had 6, another had 8), and items we were told would be included--like blueberry marmalade--never came out. The reason is because she said the kids are picky. So she only brought out syrup, butter, whipped cream and blueberries. Service overall was bad. Our server never checked in on us, and every time we needed something, we had to flag down other staff just to get her attention. Those staff members couldn't even bring out extra syrup for us. The food itself was just okay. Our main dishes were hot, but the "Millionaire's Bacon"--which the restaurant is known for--came out cold and tasted like something I easily make at home. Definitely not worth the hype or price. To top it off, a 20% gratuity was automatically added, which felt absolutely inappropriate for the level of service we received. This was a very disappointing experience, especially for what was supposed to be a special birthday celebration for my daughter and her friends. We will never come back here!!!!!!! read more

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Located near the Santa Monica pier. There were a few parking structures near by but the nearest one was closed so we parked at SP + parking and walked over. The service was great. Everyone was friendly and very accommodating. The store was clean and nicely decorated. A very nice spot for brunch with friends. A lot of people were celebrating birthdays when we were there. I ordered the sizzling stone pot. It was great. Lots of flavor. The food all came out looking amazing. The pear juice was good as well. read more

Sweet Maple - Sizzling Stonepot. This was good! Lots of flavor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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A cute brunch spot within walking distance of Santa Monica beach. The interior is modern, bright, and cozy. The service was great. You do definitely pay for the prime location with the average entree being over $25. Nonetheless, I was intrigued by all the Korean inspired brunch offerings. I got the sizzling stone pot with tofu. The tofu was satisfyingly crispy and the all the different veggies brought nice texture and freshness to the dish. The main sauce combining everything together was sriracha, which was solid but I would have loved something a bit more interesting. To drink I had the fresh pear juice. It was light, not too sweet, and refreshing. read more

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To begin, this place is amazing. The bright interior is a nice touch. On sunny days, outdoor seating is offered. The servers stay busy keeping the customers glasses full. The food is top notch. The French toast has a bruleed top that adds crunch and flavor. The egg plate with the millionaire bacon is the way to go. The thick slice bacon is something you need to try. The potatoes have a nice flavorful crust on the outside with tender insides. I'm not a big fan of scones but these are made in house and are worth trying. They also serve top shelf tea either hot or cold..delicious. Definitely returning to try other menu items. read more

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Our server Josh was absolutely amazing! He made the whole experience really awesome for us. For service, he gets 5 stars! I also really love the overall ambiance of Sweet Maple. The decor and vibe is very well curated and neat, but still fun. The only thing is that the food was alright in my opinion. For the price of the entrees I was expecting a little more wow. I got the BLTA with the ultimate bacon, and the ultimate bacon isn't worth an extra $5 in my opinion. My mom got the hass scramble and enjoyed her meal, but had similar sentiments, that is was a pretty steep price for an average meal. read more

First, I love the atmosphere. Very bright, charming decor and the staff is very cheery. The menu is full of delectable items, so I'll come back to try more dishes. We opted for the Millionaire's Bacon, brussel sprouts with bacon and the Earl Grey Blueberry croffle: a waffle topped with burrata surrounded by tasty blueberries. The croffle was delicious. The sprouts were just okay (with an odd, bland rice puff that reminded me of packing popcorn). The bacon was decadent, and had a zing to it (maybe rate it more like $100 grand, since it lacked some crunch). I enjoyed their pear juice, while my partner thoroughly enjoyed her oat hojicha latte. Worth a visit. read more

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Wow this may be one of my favorite places now. I went for brunch and got the bottomless mimosas for $25 and u got to try different flavors that they offer. The Tiffany Blue was my favorite followed by the Floral Blossom. To eat I got the Chicken and Waffle that was a great portion. The waffle was so amazing and still was good as well. It comes with some fruit as well. I also got their Millionaire Bacon Flight that had 4 different types of bacon! read more

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2.6 Lowkey ass My noodles look like roadkill. I'm not asking for much cld I just get a normal plate to eat out of read more

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Delicious all around. We stopped in for breakfast and enjoyed every bite. The staff was professional and helpful. The restaurant is generally full so if you can make a reservation and save yourself from being turned away. There is a warm welcoming feel once you are inside. The restaurant isn't that large and since all the tables are generally filled up so it can be a little on the noisier side. read more

Came in on 2/14/26 and had to join the walk up list because (understandable given it was Valentine's Day) the wait wasn't even too bad. Had to wait about 15 min just to get seated. The hostess were very accommodating such as offering to sit at the bar area. After we got out table the service from our waitress was great given it was a full house. They do well under pressure! We ordered a michelada (9/10), maple espresso martini (10/10), Mexicali burger (9/10), short ribs pot (8/10) and I wish it came with another egg lol Original millionaires bacon (10/10) and star of the show!! We would come back again. They also validate the public parking nearby. read more

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The line out the door is a gpod sign. It moved quickly, though and thank goodness! We liked this spot a lot. Lots of "fusion"-ish dishes on the menu. We shared the Korean chicken wings and a steamed egg skillet with chicken sausage, green onions and bacon. Both were nice nods to comfort Asian dishes. We really wanted to try the chicken and croffle and the French toast but both were HUGE portions and we would have needed a couple more folks to help us eat it all. The pear juice and berry lemonade were refreshing. I want to say the vibe is "elevated" brunch but at the same time, welcoming for girls time, buddies, families and a special treat. If you sit at the bar, you'll catch them making some signature coffee drinks with pretty cool flair. I think one drink included a smoked or burned cinnamon stick? It looked delicious. read more

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Great breakfast choice in Downtown Santa Monica. I enjoyed the Asian influence of the menu. I definitely suggest the savory Soufflegg Skillet. The potatoes were some of the best I've had. Friendly staff and modern vibe. Will certainly go back if I have a chance. read more

Sweet Maple - Savory Soufflegg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Omg!!!! I am dreaming of my next Sweet Maple meal! And vote to add a location in Santa Clarita (please, seriously though) The team, the menu, the thoughtful design, the joyous birthday song, complete with gold candles and tambourine KATE!!! You are a treasure; hope you have the best birthday too thank you for taking such great care of us The dishes are soooo inventive, fun, and beyond delicious... we need a new word for it, truly! Thank you to the owners, for bringing this destination to Santa Monica and sharing your love for great food and great times with us! read more

Sweet Maple - Raspberry Brie Moffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Sweet maple had the best espresso martini I've ever had. I said what I said ! The food was second to the espresso martini, we got a Francis soufflé and the Korean hot pot ribs. The best thing was the short ribs pot and the fresh fruit that came with the soufflé. The vibes were bright and sunny, a beautiful day and a busy spot for brunch. The waiters and waitresses were very fast and helpful. Overall, I see the hype behind this place and would be back for another espresso martini! read more

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You need to run to this place. It's so good. Line can be long but it's well worth the wait. We sat at the bar counter. At first we were going to sit outside but the car noise in the wind is quite a bit. We ordered the millionaire, bacon and holy cow. It's so so good. I got the egg souffle and I have to say it was like the best thing ever. I will definitely be back. There's street parking around which is metered. Bottomless Mimosa is a good deal. read more

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Delicious dishes with an Asian flair. The millionaire Bacon is a must to share with the table. Can't wait to come back and try their lunch! Bonus: you can park in the structure below and they validate for 90min read more

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We were seated quickly. The food came out ridiculously fast. But it was a little salty, the souflegg was a little overcooked and green on the edges, and the einspanner tasted off. My partners coffee never arrived. They ambiance is very nice, perhaps too upscale - I prefer the cozier vibe of the San Francisco location. Overall good experience just minor details that detract from the value for money at this pricey breakfast spot. read more

Sweet Maple - Sesame Einspanner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Flew into LA and this was my first stop! What a great start to my trip. Our server McKayla is top notch! Super pleasant and very quick! Very rare to see such exceptional service! Food and coffee came out quick! Food quality was amazing! The tornado galbi omurice was so flavorful! And the coffee was amazing too. I would definitely recommend this breakfast spot! read more

Sweet Maple - Tornado Galbi Omurice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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The Million Dollar Bacon is their signature....so let's get it out of the way. Permanently. It was fatty, untasty, and disappointing. The short rib dish was awesome--get that instead. The blueberry French toast? Also great! Service was great and atmosphere was excellent. read more

The ambience is beautiful. The service is efficient and fast with friendly staff. Amazing food It checks all the boxes. Servings are large enough to share. Drinks are amazing and artistic. read more

My experience of the reservations process about sweet maple was removed. If I paid the down payment for Sunday brunch, my review would still be visible. I wish I could leave a 5 star review about the food and take photos of the the different dishes I would order but I could not see myself paying to hold a table. read more

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Very cute aesthetic inside this restaurant. And I swear, everyone comes here for their birthday or to celebrate some event. Me on the other hand? Just brunch with my friend and her 4-year-old son. It was my second time visiting. The first time, I went with my father-in-law and made the grave mistake of not booking a reservation ahead of time. We ended up waiting about 45 minutes for a patio seat. This time I learned. Booked ahead of time and got seated right away. At first, I was a bit worried it was too loud for the 4-year-old I came with, but he was okay with it. I think they also turned down the music too. I wish I ordered the Omurice. I was just looking around, and I said, "Oh, I want that egg in the stone pot." DON'T SAY THAT. There are several stone pot orders with an egg in it. I ordered the wrong one and ended up with a bibimbap sort of order (I decided to pack it to-go for my husband and order the right dish -- the egg souffle). The egg soufflé was a bit bland. At least, I wasn't impressed by it. But I tried my friend's Omurice, and WOW, it was good. I also ordered the purple ube latte. The latte art did not live up to my expectations. I was expecting the pretty flower art like from the Yelp photos, but nah. I got a sort-of heart. I remember the first time I ordered their truffle dirty coffee out of curiosity -- and it came in the teeniest little cup...they should have clarified it's a truffle dirty macchiatto or something instead. Overall, the 4-year-old I was with, in the 2 hours we were there, he counted about 9 birthdays LOL. We were jammin each time a bday song played. read more

Sweet Maple - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The menu has lots of options and they have indoor outdoor dining. The decor is very cute and food came fast. It's pretty popular and service was good. read more

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Sunny adorable and cheerful restaurant! Make a reservation in the morning as it is busy. I ordered the Angelina scramble. It is served with savory mix of potatoes and a scone. It was perfection, the eggs were cooked perfectly and delicious. ! Their coffee is rich, fragrant, and delicious with many different coffee drinks iced and hot! Everybody was happy and content with the food! Be prepared it's a little pricey! read more

Sweet Maple - Eggs Angelino Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Great food and great cocktails and barista menu Seating for smaller groups is a bit cozy (like if you turn a bit, you will be on someone else's table! ). However for larger groups there were big tables. Overall the vibe was good. I wanted to try some recommended specials and loved them! Had the pumped ramyun and espresso martini, both top notch! Other orders were omelet, latte. Wife said they were ok. One thing I did not like, they have very limited options for kids. I mean a chocolate shake for kids won't hurt the menu. read more

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It's a nice location and it has a good atmosphere but the food was definitely not worth the line. The french toast was a big disappointment, it looked really good but it was just a fat piece of bread with some batter on the outside, it was completely dry inside. The omurice was nothing special, although the meet it came with was really good. read more

Sweet Maple - French toast brulee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Honestly this spot wasn't impressive. The blueberry cloud and the millionaires bacon were okay. The blueberry cloud is titled as a French toast but I wouldn't call it French toast and the millionaire bacon isn't worth the price. The entrees were kinda mid. The burger was unnecessarily big and difficult to eat and the patties were cooked weird. The Oscar Benedict was okay but not very flavorful and I don't know how I feel about it being on ciabatta. The coconut latte was good. The seating was nice inside and the service was good. Overall I don't think I would come back but it's good to try once! read more

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Sweet Maple, Santa Monica: Where Brunch Dreams Go to Get Diabetes (Happily) I walked into Sweet Maple expecting a cute little brunch spot. I left wondering if I'd just attended a support group for people addicted to joy. Let's start with the main event: the Millionaire's Bacon Omelette. Yes, that's its actual name, and yes, it's earned every letter. Picture this: a fluffy, tornado-shaped omelette the size of a small yacht, stuffed with chunks of their famous thick-cut millionaire's bacon (candied, caramelized, and probably illegal in 12 states), swimming in a pool of deep, and I'm not exaggerating, black truffle cream sauce. On top? A crown of mashed potatoes because apparently the chef looked at this dish and said, "You know what this needs? More crimes against restraint." Then there's the Korean Fried Chicken in the metal balti dish. Sweet, spicy, sticky, sticky enough to require a signed waiver. The chicken is battered so crisply it could probably deflect bullets, then glazed in a sauce that tastes like gochujang and pure mischief had a baby. There are lychee boba-like balls in there for some reason, and honestly? I'm not asking questions. I'm too busy weeping into my napkin. The plates say "Sweet Maple" in dainty script, as if to apologize in advance for the chaos they're about to unleash on your arteries. Service is suspiciously efficient for a place serving food this decadent, like the staff know they're enabling crimes against cholesterol and want you in and out before the authorities arrive. Water glasses are refilled with military precision. You will never be without ice. This is not a restaurant; this is a very polite drug deal. Only complaint: the portion sizes are so comically large that I now understand why LA people are skinny. They order one dish at Sweet Maple and live off the leftovers for nine days while doing hot yoga to atone. 10/10. My pancreas has filed a restraining order, but I'll be back next weekend with bail money. (Seriously though, get the Millionaire's Bacon Omelette and the Korean chicken. Thank me from your hospital bed.) read more

Sweet Maple - Tornado omelette and Korean fried Chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Monica, California