Coffee shop/brunch place at the center of Playa del Rey…read more They are in a small plaza, so plenty of parking. You need to order inside; a server brings food when it is done. Went there for brunch and was very pleasantly surprised! Fresh ingredients, large portions, substitutions and good coffee! Service with a smile. Outside seating is on the sidewalk so quite awkward. Don't go there for the ambiance. Go there for the good food and service with a smile.

Not only is the staff warm and friendly but the food is outstanding. I've only been here 3 times…read morebut every time the food is really good with excellent service. Very clean with a large menu. The food is made to order and quick to be served. I had the eggs Benedict with spinach. The sauce was really scrumptious. It wasn't your normal just sauce. Very flavorful. There was fabulous seasoning that made it stand out in flavor over any eggs Benedict I've had in the past. Very reasonably priced at $12.95. Also had a large iced cafe vanilla. Not too much caffeine. I'll drink it really fast when it's good and it disappeared quickly. $6.00 also very reasonable for the size. Excellent place to grab breakfast or lunch and go walk the beach. You can sit inside or out on the patio under umbrellas. Wonderful little gem in Playa.

Absolutely amazing Greek Tiropita, a savory Greek pie made with layers of flaky homemade phyllo…read moredough and a rich savory cheese filling and honey. Amazing service. The place has the plugs for those who need to work on their laptops. Open until 7pm- which is great! And it has absolutely amazing view

Great place. I was a bit confused going into the coffee shop only to realize the food is served…read moreout of a food truck. Got the gyro scramble and it was pretty good but not overly large in portion. About 50% scramble and 50% fries. I'm gonna try the full gyro next time as the pictures look amazing.

This place is super cute and small. They have pretty good food and it comes out pretty fast. The…read morechicken on the salad actually tasted good and didn't taste like it was frozen or something. The people are really nice here too.

The food here is amazing! The people that work here are so nice. I love coming here and sitting…read moreoutside and having lunch after a walk around the Marina. The avocado toast with poached egg on top is great, the protein açaí bowl is great, and the breakfast burrito and the smoothies are fantastic!

Today I was helped out by Mike, Carina, & Karmille. They suggested the cache kiss and crème brûlée…read morelatte which I enjoyed so much! Will be back to try the food

this is the cutest and best café in Marina del Rey. Sophie is the sweetest and makes the most…read moredelicious coffee! I love coming here to have a bite to eat and get some work done. It's great vibes.

Bonjour. Cute little place with very good crepes! One worker doing it all with a smile…read more Bon appetit!

THIS IS LONG CAUSE I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH!:…read more Soooo: SUMMARY (FOR THE RUSHY RUSHY PEOPLE): great vibes has French music of different genres flowing in the air. DELICIOUS food (kudos to the chef). Good portions for the price. Food takes time cause it's bomb. #DontRushGreatness. Wonderful staff! Would love if open more hours to resume fun events ex: wine tasting open mic??? more chargers needed, clean bathroom. Parking lot small and tricky. Please be careful on that intersection. Traffic lights are meaningless to some. Beautiful decor ! And they change the menu :-) Go there it's lovely. Tell your crew but keep it classy. THATS IT! Phew. NOW GET COZY AND READ ON IF YOU HAVE THE TIME: The owner and her staff are so kind warm and welcoming! I've been coming here for what feels like a year? You walk in and feel instantly relaxed from the decor. Think ; vacation spot , "White Lotus" season 1 and 2 vibes. TIMING: The morning time is really popular from what I hear and there is sometimes a line. However go between 11-2:30 (closing time) and very calm 90% of the time. If/When there is a line people are so nice! No joke! Maybe because it's not a place you rush things. Everything is made fresh so some dishes take a bit of time. So I suggest going when you are not in a hurry. Or order to go. AMBIANCE: If you are a music lover, and enjoy international grooves, a French radio station or playlist is always on. Plus it's different styles of French music! There was rap, hip-hop, jazz, alternative. So while in line you'll probably find yourself tapping your feet. I really like the booths for the privacy. When it's busy those go QUICK. The basket chairs look glorious but I haven't tried them yet. Not sure if they are still up. But one day I'll nest in there...one day. NOW THE FOOD! The menu changes every so often which is exciting ! If you are minding your dollars and cents it's a bit pricey. HOWEVER, the food is great quality and from the dishes I've ordered the portions are a good size #WorthIt. I like their coffee and that they have milk alternatives. And I appreciate the menu is not overwhelming. If there are condiments they don't carry (due to the authenticity of the restaurant) they always recommend something comparable as a substitute. RECOMMENDATIONS: I dislike eating breakfast when it's not time for it. But when I come here? It's on! The goat cheese omelette is fluffy and delicious!! I add chicken to it que magnifique! (Hope that's right as I'm not using Ai in this moment . Apologies if it's wrong corrections welcome #respect) They had a juicy burger and it was so good they run out of it pretty often. The lox bagel has a decent amount of lox! The home fries aren't greasy (great with avocado for some reason) Bannana Bread is so tastes and moist! It feels more like a cake. I'd buy the whole basket but that would be unfair to "the OTHERS..." Just kidding lol. The lemon squares are about to be my new addiction too. But they keep it real sometimes popular dishes run out. And that's ok, it's a boutique spot. It's also a mini-rush when you order a dish that's finally available lol. ADVICE: PURPOSE: I'd come here for a smoothy after a workout. Breakfast with peers or a more relaxed business mtg. if you're in an ASL (Or any group/team) club like I was this is a great place to meet. The light is fantastic! They have their own wiFii. CLEANLINESS/KIDS? Their bathroom is clean. Place is spotless. You might see a table with dishes to be cleared but it's never overwhelming or a bunch of tables in that state so, chill! I'm not sure I've seen a lot of families with kids in there. And I'm not sure if I saw a changing table. I have a 4 year old so I look at things like that but I know they'd be very accommodating. DRAWBACKS?: I've only seen one outlet over a booth in the middle? So make sure you are charged up or have a looong chord. They also close pretty early when I'm there at 2:30pm. CREATIVE PLANS FROM STAFF: However, one of the baristas shared with me they used to be open longer. But due to Covid it's been slow. So they adjusted the hours. They have lots of ideas if things pick up. And I think in the past they did wine tasting with selections directly from France! I think they could have a fabulous open mic poetry night. Maybe even a small live band every so often. Game night classy style? hehe. If they allowed the tables to be moved I'd do an art premiere there! No joke #Ideas. YOU, yes you: Step one? Get more awesome people to adore this place like I do. So check it out! Enjoy the food and ambiance and the kindness. I'll see you at the open mic wish I could add a pic but maybe next time!

I made two trips to the iconic Cow's End with the first being large Hot Chocolate and Blueberry…read morecake and the second was later that afternoon for a Venice smoothie and as always, everything was great. Recently renovated a with a great new exterior, TCE has plenty of outdoor seating and an extensive lunch menu, treats for dogs, juices, coffee, tea and a great assortment of doughnuts and pastries. I have been coming here for 30 years and TCE is the standard for great customer service and excellent choices no matter what your pleasure! When in Venice as a tourist or regular local, this is the gold standard for all your coffee, tea, juice or smoothie selections! Great sandwiches as you pick from the menu or build one yourself! Great ownership committed to the community with longtime employees who are glad to serve you! HIGHLY RECOMMEN! Just steps from the beach. You can't go wrong! RECOMMEND!

Great açaí. Terrible salad…read more Looking for a healthy bite for lunch close to Venice Beach. This place has a huge variety of options - too many for an order at the register spot. Hubby asked the cashier what they do well. "Sandwiches! And smoothies, Açaí bowls." He did not say salad. But I ordered one anyway. I'll listen next time! They have lots of coffee and baked goods options too. The atmosphere is perfectly beach chill. Upstairs seating with windows (I didn't visit that area), and outdoor patio. They could use someone cleaning between tables but other than that, it was a pleasant spot to people watch and chat. Only downside to the big patio area is it's a Covid era build, so it's right next to traffic. When a big truck parks at the light, you're eating next to its exhaust. But that didn't happen often and it was a Saturday. So if you like the sun as much as I do, choose this section. Also - don't come here for eco friendly or insta worthy pics of the food. It's all served in to go containers. I don't eat açaí often. Rarely. But when I do, I'm always pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy it. So when I tasted hubby's, I was taken aback at how much more I enjoyed it than any other I've had. I don't know what it is. The açaí itself tasted like the deepest dark cherry, it had a flavor and texture that was lovely! Generous portions of lightly sweetened coconut shreds and crunchy granola - maybe that's why it was so good? They didn't hold back on these at all! And the banana was fresh, tasty. If you order this you will not be disappointed! The Kale salad, though? Not great. They just chopped up some kale and threw it in there without softening it with oil, or rubbing it or whatever other Kale salad makers do so that one can actually chew the kale. So salt, so seasoning on it whatsoever. The other ingredients were the same. The olives were clearly just some basic sliced olives from a cheap can. Not the kind required for a salad. The grape tomatoes and side of dressing were the only elements that I enjoyed. It domes with some butterless toasted bread (like - toasted til it's tears came out dry and crunchy) and a side of decent hummus. The hummus was good, but I didn't want to eat it with the dry bread. Lucky for me I wasn't really hungry. My take is this is a great option if you stick to what the cashier says they do well. I vouch 100% for the açaí bowi! Also side note, it's not eco friendly and you won't get insta worthy pics of the food. It's all served in to-go containers.

Paul's Cafe in MDR is a hidden culinary gem. The ambiance is refined yet inviting with a serene and…read moreelegant atmosphere that sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. Each entree is a work of art, beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. For starters, we were served a tasty butternut squash soup, the entree was amazing cordon bleu chicken alongside creamy risotto & green beans. Finishing off our Valentine's dinner was one of the most delightful and decadent chocolate creme brulee desserts I've ever had. They surprised us with thoughtful Valentine's goody gift bags. --- Thank you to Chef Paulie and Chef B for an outstanding culinary experience. We can't wait to return.

This is one of a kind spot. It's a true gem in the heart of the Venice Beach Marina del Rey, part…read moreof Washington Boulevard, just a couple of blocks from the pier and chalk, full of sightseeing and people watching tucked in the back of what looks to be almost a residential apartment building lies this invite only hidden Jim, the exec pastry chef worked under Heather Ho who tragically passed in the 9/11 attack while she worked at windows on the world. The exact pastry chef doubles as Pauls chef de cuisine and has an impressive pedigree having worked at restaurants like Bastide under Alain Guriard and Nancy Oaks at Boulevard up in San Francisco! The owner/chef Paul is a Italy native raised in Youngstown Ohio making homemade cured Italian charcuterie next to his mother and learning the ins and outs of all her Italian dishes that make the customers at this café swoon. With Paul's traditional heavy Italian roots and his chef cuisines French and American hybrid background what results is simply magic if you can get an invitation, I highly suggest you take them up on it because it is a very rare thing to be invited. After all the café can only serve 12 covers a night and they aren't open every day. It's hit or miss typically it's 3 to 4 days a week although they will do private parties if you call it far enough in advance, I've seen that they catered friends wedding or two. Regardless I promise you if you get invited to a meal here you're going to wish you had done so so much sooner.

It's 4th of July and I finally get a chance to really hang out on some of the beach cities such as…read morevenice, Marina del rey, playa del Rey etc etc. normally back in the day when I used to work in these areas, I would run from making an appearance anywhere on the 4th of july. But that was then, and this is now. Dipped into this wonderful little cafe that's at ground zero of everything Venice beach. And while the main server was a tad bit pushy, the iced coffee I requested to show off in one of the pictures was a 10 out of 10. If and when you decide to roll through to Venice Beach you definitely want to hit up this particular cafe.

I ordered the most delicious latte ever…read more It actually tasted like chocolate milk. I ordered the Nutella Iced Latte and I have no complaints. $7 for something to drink on Venice Beach is NOT bad! (If you can't tell I'm a tourist. The service was amazing, the woman was so sweet. Not sure if she's the owner, but she was the only one working that day. They have a great store front, loved the windows and the open space.