Best brunch ever. The menu is full of delicious and new combinations of foods such as the moffle (a mochi waffle with raspberry and Brie and the the soufflegg skillet gardena was exceptional. the millionaire bacon is a must try too! Gluten free, and vegetarian options a plenty, too. the good food was matched by the great energy of the staff. Kate is a magical unicorn who has a bright smile and wonderful knowledge of the menu and the Santa Monica neighborhood. Thank you and please open one in Santa Clarita, CA! read more

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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Great service! We ordered the crouffle & chicken, kids pancakes, the grand mariner french toast with eggs & chicken mango sausage and the Oscar Benedict. To drink, we had the bottomless mimosas in guava, classic oj and flora. The rose and elderflower in the flora was perfectly balanced, champagne forward. Highly recommend the guava as well! They play the cutest upbeat music for birthday celebrations, there were maybe 5 groups celebrating that day. Including us and they played it each time for everyone; brought each birthday guest berries & cream with a candle. Park and beach just steps away! read more

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

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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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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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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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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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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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

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 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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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such a great breakfast place. the food was so good ! went here for the first time randomly and it was better than expected I must say. the best bacon in the world ! I also tried the omelet with the seafood it in, not sure what it was called but it was pretty good. and the espresso martini was great as well. service was good. the ambiance was great as well. very cutesy breakfast place. right next to the beach which was great as well. read more

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

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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

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

I have been here a couple of times and it's always been pretty busy for brunch. It's very lively and they have flashing lights and music for birthdays. Service is very friendly Liz We got a mimosa flight last time and I thought the colors were a little off putting but I am sure some people find it fun. Large portions of lots of brunch favorites, but with an Asian twist. The chicken and waffles were good. I thought the soufflé we got was average. read more

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

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

In September, my significant other and I had a chance to visit the Sweet Maple in San Francisco and really enjoyed it. When my long-time friend and her husband were visiting from Switzerland last month and wanted to meet in Santa Monica, I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was a Sweet Maple location! We visited on the afternoon of Halloween. We were able to find parking on the street, which was a lot cheaper than parking in the garage. The restaurant does validate for 90 minutes in the garage, but it is pretty pricey after that time. We knew were were going to be heading to the Pier after eating, so street parking was more economical for us. All of the employees were in costumes and it was really fun. We had reservations and chose to eat inside. I love that this location offers reservations. The indoor portion of the restaurant is light and airy, and there is also outdoor seating. The food and drinks were good, and we had a fun time. For me, the Millionaire's bacon is a must, and I don't even eat bacon very often. If you like bacon even a little, I highly recommend. I also enjoyed the house-made scone. We don't live very close to the restaurant, but will definitely stop back again when looking for a brunch option in Santa Monica. read more

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Parking is in a garage, and just a heads up: bring your parking ticket with you because the restaurant does validate (love that for us). The space inside is really modern and pretty -- super clean, bright, and has that refreshed, slightly upscale vibe without feeling pretentious. It's definitely one of those spots where you walk in and think, "Okay, cute." We ordered the omurice, and I was expecting the usual runny, silky egg situation, but it came out more like scrambled eggs. Still good, just not what I look for in omurice, so probably wouldn't get it again. The short ribs pot was the standout. It reminded me of bibimbap -- cozy, flavorful, and definitely the best dish we tried. read more

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Sweet Maple you've outdone yourselves with brunch! Made the right choice to book a RSVP for my birthday brunch last month. Their Asian fusion creations for brunch were loved upon my friends and we loved it. Black Sesame Einspanner (5/5): Smooth, creamy, and nutty flavors! I wish the portion size was bigger but this was great to sip on in the morning and I love anything black sesame flavored. Truffle Dirty Coffee (3/5): I love truffle but it was pretty prominent in the latte and felt a bit too indulgent. Millionaire's Bacon Sampler Platter (4/5): My favorites in order were the Original, Citron, Cinnamon, and then Rosemary. These were sweet and thick cuts which was nice to try, but would only order once. Marnier French Toast (4/5): Reminded me of a brick toast, the milk bread was so fluffy and was bruleed on top which I thought was a nice touch to the toast. Blueberry Cloud French Toast (5/5): I thought the Marnier French Toast was good, but this one tops it! It is even fluffier and more flavorful with jam and blueberry cream. Pimped Up Ramyun (4/5): Was skeptical but curious about this one. You can't go wrong with a cup of ramen but it seemed like they may have used more than a cup. We mainly ordered it for the presentation and it tasted delicious anyway. Chicken Croffle (3.5/5): Very crispy chicken, however, just not as much as a standout as the other dishes. Tornado Galbi Omurice (5/5): This was one of their kitchen specials that I thought was unique and had the most flavor out of the entrees and caught my attention. The fried rice underneath was seasoned well as well as the short rib. Thanks to Sweet Maple for a fun and delicious brunch! And for the birthday tunes. Highly recommend this spot as it is big group friendly, trendy, and full of amazing eats! read more

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

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Really cute brunch place in Santa Monica. Came to visit a friend. I love the decor in this place. It's super cozy. Love the light fixtures here. Indoor seating here is honestly so great. I really enjoyed my blueberry cloud French toast. It was crispy and had a yummy filling and a good blueberry whip on the side. Also, my matcha was both beautiful and tasty. Downside: my friend asked for some maple syrup and turns out you are charged extra for the maple syrup, so if that doesn't work for you, beware. She wasn't too happy with $3 extra for the syrup. The service is good and prompt and everything came out at a reasonable time. Great brunch spot. read more

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Delightful brunch spot in Santa Monica with a couple of extra bonuses of validated underground parking and the ability to make reservations for smaller parties. The food is delicious! Highly recommend the flight of millionaires bacon to share with the table. My favorite is citron, followed by original. Of the other dishes, everything was good. The tornado kalbi omurice is beautiful - a true feast for the eyes but also for the stomach. The coconut moffle had subtle sweet and savory flavors - excellent for people who don't like things that are too sweet. As for drinks, they have a lot of great options. Phuket coffee is very interesting (in a good way). The coconut works surprisingly well. The hojicha latte is tasty, just be sure to mix up ten sugar. The staff is incredibly friendly and makes the whole experience so wonderful. Will be back next time I'm in the area. read more

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My best friend and I planned a food crawl with 2 museums added in for educational value as a double date for the whole day. This was the start of our adventure. I've heard of this place in San Francisco and when I heard there was a Santa Monica location, I knew I had to visit. We made reservations for 4 and thankfully so, cause the place was packed inside with a line also outside. The interior was beautiful, very well lit, and the service was decent for being how busy it was. Since it was a double date it was a bit hard to do family style but we sort of made it work. I don't drink coffee but I heard some of the options were excellent. I got the raspberry fresh tea and wow! So delicious. There was a variety a food options from Asian to European, to American and all were awesome. The garlic honey fried chicken and the marnier French toast is a must order cause you can share those. I went with the omurice and damn, it was so good. The servers were all wearing millionaires bacon shirts so I got that and was impressed. I couldn't get pictures of some of the other food options at our table but the egg plates were high quality for sure. Definitely will be back and this is a must visit if you are a breakfast/brunch type of foodie. read more

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Stopped in for breakfast and I'm glad I did! Nicely located near the beach with a decent amount of street parking nearby. My friend and I ordered the chicken croffle to share with a side of millionaire bacon, chicken mango sausage and eggs. The croffle is delicious as you get the best of both worlds the flaky buttery goodness of a croissant and the fluffy bite of a waffle. I wasn't a fan of the chicken sausage it had a weird after taste. The bacon was thick with a nice cook and flavor. Drinks: Vanilla latte not too sweet but nice drink Matcha tea extra sweet Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and the restaurant is bright, fresh and clean. read more

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A beautiful Asian-inspired brunch spot in Santa Monica. We came with a reservation and were seated right away once everyone arrived. Service was attentive, and our dishes came out literally five minutes after we ordered. Here's what I tried: Tornado Galbi Omurice - Beautifully presented. Don't expect the eggs to be yolky or runny like a traditional omurice; this one was more like scrambled eggs but arranged in a very pretty design. The flavors were great, and the galbi was tasty and tender. I really enjoyed this. (4.5/5) Short Ribs Pot - Served piping hot (temperature hot), and it reminded me a bit of bibimbap. The short ribs were flavorful, and overall it had solid flavors. (4/5) Overall, the food was excellent, the service was great, and the atmosphere was lovely. We came for a friend's birthday, and the staff even sang a fun song for them. I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area. Parking - Super easy. There's a parking structure they validate for 90 minutes. After that, it's about $2.65 for every 12 minutes, but you should be finished within the 90-minute window. read more

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Great food, airy and bright room, aaaaand many birthday celebrations. Sweet Maple (like sister restaurant, Surisan) began in San Francisco. They both have their versions of the signature Millionaire's Bacon, so at first I was confused if they were the same restaurant in Santa Monica. Well, Sweet Maple is Sweet Maple, and I can also affirm that Sweet Maple is delicious and fun. Sweet Maple is along a stretch of Ocean Avenue, amidst hotels and taller buildings. Reservations may be had a few different ways, though if you do it via Yelp you will be asked for your credit card. On a sunny Saturday in the early afternoon, Sweet Maple still had a solid brunch crowd. The French Roast (bottomless) coffee is available for those who like it medium dark and flavorful. The water glasses are tumblers, but it was easy to request a taller one for camels like me. The cocktails and (bottomless) mimosas sound great - even the NA drinks, too. I am very interested in the Pear Juice, which is fresh though made off premises. Next time. Shared a couple of entrees that were both excellent and varied: The Sizzling Stone pot is pretty large and deeply satisfying. (Chicken-mango sausage, mixed vegetables, scallion, pickled onion, egg, rice, kimchi). Similar to a dish that I had at Surisan, a noticeable difference here was the hot sauce (8.5 out of 10 for a white guy) is served on the side. Our cheerful and helpful server offered to stir it all together. Highly recommended. The many veggies work nicely with chicken-mango sausage. (Swap out the sausage for tofu or for $4, shrimp). Plenty to share and still have some left over. The Chicken Croffle: (Crispy chicken on a croissant waffle, mixed berries, baked pecan, pure maple syrup) is another winner. Though I wished the croffle (croissant meets waffle) had some crunch, its flavor did just fine standing up to the crunchy, moist chicken. With fresh berries scattered along the plate, and of course the real maple syrup, I was thrilled with the results. I liked so much of my experience at Sweet Maple. However, there are birthdays - and lots of them - celebrated here, in an extended and very loud way. Recorded music is blasted throughout the restaurant, and all conversations throughout the place become involuntarily paused. I love birthdays, and everyone deserves to celebrate, but there had to be at least five such interruptions while I was there. Sweet Maple is such a pretty place with a chill vibe (and creatively delicious food) that the circus-like proceedings with the sonic blasts seems to be at odds with what is otherwise a lovely and relaxing restaurant. read more

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

Lots of creative food and drinks here! The restaurant is clean and bright. It's popular so the tables/seats are pretty close together. My chair was against a pillar and another table so I couldn't move or get out unless we moved the tables or had others at my table or the next table make room. This was unfortunate. The food is really good and looks wonderful. It can be quite heavy as the pimped up raymun was a little oily and the millionaire bacon is bacon (which isn't the lightest meat to eat). The star was the french toast -- the thickest slice of brioche with a brulee top. SO GOOD. The egg souffle is light, as souffles are, though seeing all the other yummy food around you, it may not hit the spot. Unfortunately our server was not that into us and wouldn't get eye contact when we tried to get her attention. Our coffees came out after we had nearly finished our meal and we had to ask other servers about it. I don't know if it happened to be an off day for that person, or they didn't like us at all or if it was a mixture of things. Probably wouldn't come back. read more

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This place is sooooooo cute! And yes it gets busy but they're pretty good at seating you without a reservation. We however did come with a reservation for 10 and had to wait a bit because the party that had enough space for us was taking a little while. Nonetheless we got seated and the staff were attentive and got our food and drinks out in a timely manner. I loved the chicken sandwich i got! The fries were 10/10 they were garlic rosemary ish so good. Also my drink was delicious! Everyone else liked their food and in the end they came and sang happy birthday to my friend who's brunch it was lol. Would definitely com again. Also plenty of parking on the street or there's a garage on the same block and sweet maple does validate. read more

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The first time I came here was over a year ago and I remembered really liking it so decided to come back. I think the food is very good. I'm not sure if I mentally overhyped it but it wasn't as unbelievably delicious as I remembered. Don't get me wrong, it was still very good. The servers are all nice and the restaurant is quite big! I think it can get busy but there's a lot of seating. We've parked on the street but they seem to validate a certain lot. I think the millionaires bacon and blueberry french toast are must try's! The bacon is flavored very well. Slightly crispy rim but tender. Blueberry toast is my favorite!!!! Lightly toasted outside, super soft toast, and the blueberry cream is soooo light and not too sweet and amazing!!!! The omurice was good but not worth the price. I feel like there could've been more flavor in the fried rice and the amount of galbi is so minimal. The coffee was good but it kind of tasted burnt. read more

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