I enjoyed my lunch there today! The owner is super friendly, the interior has nice design/color scheme, and the food is great. Also, meals come with a fruit cup or cookie...how could u not like that?? I got the sesame noodle bowl, one of a few vegan options on the menu. It was a good size for the price (I normally wouldn't spend $15 for lunch) and was plated beautifully. My only note is that the tofu marinade/sauce is salty for my liking. The dressing for the whole dish is good tho. Another cute thing is that you get a personal fan/spray bottle . The owner said this is normally just for outside table use, but their a/c is currently broken. I run hot so I like the idea . I will definitely be back to try their other vegan options. read more

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Love how close this is to the Van Nuys Courthouse. I'm on a trial, so it's nice to have different options of places to eat. The staff is so incredibly nice & helpful. The food is great. Lots of options to choose from & they sell cookies I definitely will be going back! Lots of parking Indoor and outdoor seating read more

Baked It Myself has been a godsend for me, particularly during this coronavirus craziness! I was a regular customer before and always loved all of their food options, most notably the steak panini, chicken sandwich, and salmon. However, with the pandemic and the new pre-order menu they've incorporated, I stop by weekly to stock up on meals to eat throughout the week. Everything I've had here is so delicious - literally everything! I'm not sure how they do it but all the dishes have such good flavor and top-notch quality. The best part is the meals are considerably healthier than the food I had been eating previously. The pre-order menu options work perfectly as "meal replacements" and I've lost a considerable amount of weight just from swapping out my normal meals with these delicious options! They freeze extremely well and you can pop them in the fridge over night to thaw and heat them up in the oven or microwave the next day. So convenient and it's like eating a healthy, home cooked meal everyday. Cheryl and her team are also the sweetest! They've been doing a lot for our community during this time to get meals to seniors, first responders, etc. and it feels great to support them. Once coronavirus is in the rear view I hope they make the pre-order menu a permanent addition. I've become so spoiled not cooking I can't imagine going back now! read more

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My friend and I decided to order lunch. We called in the our order. The food was ready very quickly. Great menu and they have vegan/vegetarian options. My friend ordered the salmon dish and I had the cauliflower pasta. I enjoyed my dish. I plan to order or visit this spot again. read more

This is One of the Best Place's to Eat Healthy Food , Tastes Yummmmy and The Ladies are Awesome, along with All the Staff!!! Life's Great and Here's Proof!!!! JP read more

This place is dope. The ladies that work here are so nice I wish they could adopt me and give me words of encouragement. The baked goods are so good you'd think they're made in a lab. The food omg. My boyfriend LOVED his steak sandwich he almost ate the whole thing and that boy never eats. Such a cute little place with a nice outdoor area to eat. I wish nothing but the best for this business!! Y'all are baddies with cooking and baking skills!! read more

This is my Favorite place for lunch. They make sure to use the top notch quality ingredients which makes the salads and wraps taste fresh and delicious. Prices are super reasonable and there's no reason you shouldn't come check this place out! Grilled veggies are sooooooooooo yum! read more

OMG everything I ever had here was soooooo good. Today I trued the Potabello Panini and it knocked my socks off...eat lunch here keep it open PLEASE read more

Always excellent service, good food , and 100 percent satisfaction in customer service, great environment

I've come in weekly for take-out food for a while now, and I can honestly say that I've loved everything! The hangar steak and grilled chicken sandwiches are cooked to perfection and very flavorful. The chicken salad sandwich is superb. I came in this morning to get a vegan beet burger for the third time -- yes, it's THAT good, and I'm neither a vegan nor a vegetarian! Everything is tasty, fresh, and well-seasoned. It's like having a good friend make excellent homemade food for you -- you get a scrumptious meal that warms your heart. Also, getting a free cookie of your choice to go with your sandwich is a plus; each flavor is delectable. The staff is always welcoming. The food is prepared in a timely manner and the place is spotless. Note to the owner: please consider putting your coconut cake on the menu. I was lucky enough to try a piece during a promotional week, and it was absolutely delicious! I'm sure it would be a huge hit! See you next week! read more

What a hidden gem! I would've never found it if not for grubhub but I'm glad I did! The Asian chicken salad was the best I've had in the valley and I've had almost all the others, Iykyk. Finished every last bite of the salad! Looking forward to trying more items :) read more

Small little shop with probably the best sandwiches in the valley. Open only at certain times during lunch. Cute indoors and very enjoyable staff. Limited outdoor space though read more

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Omg!! I'm so upset that I have not found this place before. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and it is AMAZING!!! I am a very picky eater and this sandwich is by far the best I found. Would absolutely recommend this place. It's truly a hidden gem!! I will see you every Friday! TY for the delicious sandwich. read more

The best lunch spot near the Van Nuys Civic Center IMHO. The food is really good and made fresh to order. Portion sizes are very generous and prices are very reasonable. Orders even come with a cookie! My personal favorite is the sesame noodle bowl. They have both indoor and outdoor patio seats. Do yourself a favor and check them out! read more

My favorite cafe in the valley, the best service and they have great food at affordable prices.

If you're looking for that "hidden gem" in Van Nuys, look no further. BAKED IT MYSELF offers the best lunch in the 91411. Tucked away on Erwin Street near the Van Nuys Courthouse's, Baked It Myself has a small store front that serves up great food with big flavors. The menu here is more on the limited side but all the options vary, leaving plenty to choose from. There is some seating inside and they also have a few tables set up in front of the store. I decided to get the grilled chicken sandwich and a side salad (you also have the option of choosing fruit). The sandwich itself was way bigger than I thought it would be and the salad was the perfect sidedish. Each meal comes with a FREE cookie too! Don't pass on this... you'll regret it! In addition to the great food, the staff here treats you like family and is more than willing to offer suggestions regarding their menu. Baked It Myself is known for their superb catering and thankfully you can get a taste of what they're all about here in Van Nuys. Don't sleep on this place people!! read more

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Great place for breakfast or brunch and a nice outdoor area to enjoy the sun. The food is delicious and the staff gives off a warm vibe going out of their way to make you feel welcome! Will definitely come back read more

SO yummy! SO cute! And SUCH good customer service! My husband works next door so they get lunch here a lot and he had told me how good it was, but wow! Just went for lunch and we split the hangar steak panini and BLTA and both sandwiches were delicious. Everything is really fresh/high quality and also reasonably priced. They even threw in cookies for us as an extra treat! This is hands down my new favorite local spot. read more

As good as homemade, maybe even better! A must visit hidden spot. Great service, great food. read more

I have not physically visited this establishment, I'm only familiar with this lovely gem through DoorDash. I have fallen madly, deeply in love with the Tofu Bahn Mi. My goodness, where do I even start... The tofu is perfection. The bread is toasted just right. The slaw is a thing of beauty. The sauce, pure magic. Those jalapeño bites... Mmm! This sandwich has the ability to realign your karma so that nothing but good things happen to you the rest of the day. You will feel loved by the universe and nothing, NOTHING, can ruin your good vibes. You will eat it, love it, and then think about it forever. It will come to you in your dreams like a siren's song wistfully beckoning you forward... If you had a genie in a lamp and asked it for the perfect sandwich... it would bring you THIS Tofu Bahn Mi. Seriously. I want to eat it all day every day. Forever and ever. And ever. I love you, Tofu Bahn Mi. read more

I love it here, they have the best vegan and vegetarian food! I usually come here with my mom since she can only eat certain things and I really recommend it! read more

This is a gem of a place! I came here while I had jury duty across the street at the Van Nuys Courthouse. The three of us had the Chicken Vegetable Soup-amazing flavor and a huge bowl. The soup had big chunks of potato, carrots, squash, and a superbly flavored chicken, and came with a choice of fruit cup or cookie-of course I chose the Snickerdoodle and was so excited with the flavor! We were served big chunks of fresh baked bread too. There was enough soup to bring home for a later snack. And the staff was so friendly and accommodating! This is a wonderful place to meet friends for a yummy lunch-you will not be disappointed. The sandwiches look amazing and we'll be back soon. read more

This place is amazing. Great fresh real ingredients. We eat lunch here a few times a month.

Cheryl and her team were absolutely amazing. They catered my vegan wedding in May of 2021 and they were amazing to work with from start to finish. Cheryl was super responsive and prompt in all communications leading up to the wedding. The tasting was so much fun and the day-of staff was amazing. As the bride and groom, you have a lot going on but Cheryl had one specific staff member chase us down multiple times throughout the night to grab us drinks and snacks and make sure we ate! So thoughtful and amazing. Every guest was blown away at the food. It's rare for wedding food to be good, let alone VEGAN wedding food! All our guests said the food was so amazing. So glad we had this team at our wedding, wouldn't want anyone else! Thank you Cheryl and the Baked It Myself team for an amazing night and a meal that none of our wedding guests could forget even if they wanted to! read more

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Wow! It's super cute and the food is good. Clean and bright! What a hidden gem. Def should try once. I think I'll go after a cookie!! read more

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A hidden gem. The secret should get out. This place is great ! Every single dish I've had here has been FANTASTIC! Fresh ingredients expertly prepared with care. The food is absolutely delicious. The staff is kind, talented and professional! The atmosphere is energetic yet calm. Highly recommend!!! Go! read more

Pretty impressed with this place! I had the Hangar Steak sandwich and it was quite tasty! Impressive presentation, side salad, plus a cookie (or fruit cup). I had a snickerdoodle (a snickerdoodle of all things!). Great bang for your buck here! I'm looking forward to going back and trying a few other items! read more

What a great little spot. Can't believe I stumbled upon something so fresh & delicious. I'll be coming here every time I need to submit architectural plans across the street at Building & Safety. Food came quickly, staff was super friendly, everything was clean. I'm feeling lucky! read more

Delicious little place tucked away on a side street. Tried the Cobb - yummy fresh heirloom tomatoes and real bacon (none of that fake bacon bit nonsense). Cookies are soft and tasty. Will be back! read more

Yelp, you've done it again! I was searching for a lunch place near the office in Van Nuys, and this little gem popped up. Having never heard of it, and being skeptical of the area where it's located, me and some co-workers got in the car with much trepidation and made the trip over. Naturally, we drove right past it (look for the neutral colored building with the "For Lease" sign on it). But I was prepared for that because, again, Yelp had my back and some helpful reviewers had mentioned it. We got inside, ordered from the nice gal at the counter, and had a seat. It's pretty small inside, but there were plenty of tables - especially being around 12:30. I wanted to try at least 5 things on the menu, but ended up splitting a roast beef sandwich and chicken salad with a friend. Holy delicious sandwich Batman! The roast beef was like an amazing version of the Steak Ums my mom used to make, and the raspberry vinaigrette on the salad had to be homemade. The cookie for dessert was the icing on the cake. Or... The... Chocolate chip on the cookie? Meh, they can't all be winners. If you work in the area, please give this place a try. Seems great as a take-out option. Sandwiches and salads are about $9, but they are filling. Yum! read more

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I am in love with this place. I work at Van Nuys courthouse so it's a super convenient, one block walk. The owner here is super friendly and since this is a hang out spot for a lot of court workers, she knows who everyone is. The place is small but it's decorated so plain and simple, and they encourage people to share the large table in the center of the eating area. They always have an orange dot special which is ridiculously cheap for what you get. The other dishes come with a small side of grilled veggies and a delicious cookie! So far, I've tried the pear and brie sandwich, and the caprese sandwich which were both to die for. The ingredients are extremely fresh and the portions are perfect. I will probably try a salad next time because they look so colorful. The prices here are a little higher than Al's chicken or Subway down the street but it's absolutely worth it. You're paying for the quality which is always there. The one disappointment about this place is that it can be very disorganized. It's a given that this place is going to get packed during lunch, but it's as if they're never prepared for it. The cucumber water dispenser runs out quick and it doesn't get refilled in time for you to enjoy another glass. The staff easily gets mixed up with people's orders or forgets to give a cookie, etc...I understand that for being a small place and having like 2 people on deck for staff can be a challenge but that should give them all the more incentive to maybe hire more help and get it right. Honestly, it's not a big deal and it definitely won't keep me from coming here often. read more

A true hidden gem. Everything on their menu is delicious and you always get either a free cookie or a fruit cup with your order.

This place is consistently great, I promise you you can't go wrong with anything in the menu.

This is the only way to go if you are in the area. Delicious, fresh, well-priced lunches are the hallmark of this hidden gem. My sando was top-notch, you could taste the garden freshness. The chinese chicken salad looked vibrant, with peppers and oranges. The Caesar wasn't a winner for my lunchmate though. Modern decor lightens up the seating area and makes you think of warm, happy things. Then you eat the cookie, OMG these are the best cookies ever! Chocolate chip, pecan sandies, and more are all spot-on. read more

Best hidden cafe in the Van Nuys area. Everything exceeded my expectations. Tried the grilled chicken sandwhich; served with buffalo mozzarella, pesto mixed green and tomato. I would highly recommend this. Reading their daily specials only makes me want to come back. Pros: Delicious food Service Ambiance Cookie with sandwhich order Con: Street parking read more

Baked It Myself - Grilled chicken sandwhich with oatmeal raisin cookie - Salad Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Thanks to fellow Yelpers for recommending this modest lunch spot with amazingly good food. The grilled chicken sandwich was excellent. Very fresh and juicy breast with romaine and tomato. It stands out due to the delicious pesto dressing. The small side salad is also very fresh with a tasty vinaigrette that doesn't over-power the greens. Bonus for complimentary freshly baked cookie. read more

A hidden gem in Van Nuys! They're without a doubt my best option for lunch time, I love everything on their menu. The owner is so nice and sweet and so is her staff, if you're looking for something healthy and delicious, this is the best place to come. Their cookies are a must cinnamon are my favorites. read more

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I came here for a tasting and all the food I had was amazing! I think this was the first time in my life I've ever had a falafel that wasn't dry, it was moist and delicious! I wish my husband was with me to try it because he always complains about dry falafel, haha. Also had a turkey burger slider, beet vegan slider, and chicken skewers all on point. Lemon bars, blueberry bars and brownies?? Yes please! If you're in need of a caterer they will build a menu to fit your style and desired menu. I was so happy with this tasting, definitely recommend! read more

the farmers market with tofu is delicious, prob one of the best tofus I have had. Highly recommend.

This is my new favorite place in the valley! Lots of vegan/vegetarian options. I had the vegan Sesame Noodle Bowl, but also wanted to try the Tofu Banh Mi. Next time... It was all great: the outdoor patio, the coffee, the complimentary cookie, the service. I will be back! read more