One of my favorite go-to spots for donuts in LA! I particularly enjoy their cake donuts which…read moreconsistently have good flavor and textures. I got my free birthday donut here (sign-up and add your birthday in the app) and I got the Celebration Cake donut. The donut was sweet with a crispy glazed exterior and a soft and fluffy interior. It was also still slightly warm which I liked since it gave me the impression that this was freshly made. It did get a bit too sweet for me towards finishing the donut, so eating half at a time is honestly good enough. This is more of a grab-n-go type of spot, but I think they have some outdoor seating in front of the store. There's also parking which Sidecar can validate. I would highly recommend this chain and it's one of my spots I take visitors to. Also, if you download the app you can get a free drink and donut for your first time :)

Sidecar is supposed to be very special donuts and they do have a unique selection of donuts, but…read moreit not for me. I found their donuts to be stale and no fancy type is going to correct that. The place is super cute and very clean. The staff is fine, nothing to write home about. They really don't see too interested in the customers. But they are okay. Parking is pretty easy. What they do make well is coffee. I love dark black coffee and they have that and more and it is very good. Their prices are high-- I think too high. They do have a decent selection on hand. I would go there for coffee, but I won't bother with their donuts anymore. I really hope they work on making sure all donuts are fresh. Their cornbread is good. I have a friend who wanted to try them so we went back and I still found them stale tasting, but great coffee.

Ugo is a spot I've been to before in Culver City years ago. They also have a café on the Third…read moreStreet Promenade, but this visit was to their smaller, full restaurant location. My fiancée and I were looking for Italian food nearby, and the atmosphere immediately felt warm and welcoming. The service started before we even sat down. As we were looking over the menu outside, Rodrigo greeted us, walked us through a few options, and confidently assured us we'd enjoy the food. That first impression mattered. Once seated, he helped us with recommendations based on what we were in the mood for. My fiancée ordered the chicken piccata, and I had the chicken parmigiana. Both were excellent. The bread to start was fresh and delicious. I paired my meal with a Peroni, which just felt right at an Italian restaurant. We finished with coffee, which was a great way to wrap everything up. The overall vibe is cozy and low key, perfect for catching up with a friend, enjoying drinks, or going on a relaxed date night. Rodrigo provided outstanding service and made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend giving Ugo a try if you are in the area.

This is a good stop. Its a small store front with good service on a Friday during the week day. We…read morehad the oven baked bread and the caprese as a starter - both were fresh and tasty and honestly the highlight of the meal. For my entree, I had the tortellini limone. While I enjoyed dish generally, there wasn't a very legible lemon taste to it, tasted more like an alfredo. Two people at my table ordered the brown butter spinach ravioli. While the flavor was good, the sauce was very thin for some reason. Not too off putting but not what we were expecting.

The froyo taste nothing less than amazing! You can tell it's a high quality, the toppings were…read moreextremely fresh which I was pleasantly surprised because many other places has it mixed or fruit is smushed - this wasn't the case here. I got chocolate and honey one and both were so tasty. Only downside was the price which was lowkey too high but we expected it. Vibe of this is comparable to açaí after the beach. I'll be definitely back!

First time trying Go Greek Yogurt and I found the hazelnut yogurt (non-frozen) good, but overall…read morethis dessert is overpriced and this location was too hot inside! Poor employees and guests. Was the AC broken during a hot day in Santa Monica? We were sweating inside so we sat outside which was cooler than inside. Please know, if you order through the app, 2 toppings are included for the $10.99 cup, but if you order in person, they charge .75 cents per topping. I wished the team member would have been up front and told me that even when I had the app open in front of them, and offered recommendations. To the owner, please fix your AC, at least close your store until you fix it so guests and employees can have a nice experience.

Zoe was soooo amazing! Such great customer service and super clean location! Have never had a…read morebetter experience at a yogurt land!! I'm so satisfied!

Was just here, had a few customers inside. Hadn't been to a Yogurtland in a while, so was excited…read moreto have it again. After waiting for the employee helping all the customers, I asked for a sample cup and was told they don't do samples. Not sure if this is actually something new company wide or just this shop, felt strange though. Walked over to check out the flavors, and they actually had a few I had not tried before. Then I saw pricing was $1.37/ounce, which seemed high. But it is what it is. Looked at the flavors and tried to determine which of the new flavors night pair well together. After guessing as you aren't allowed to try things before hand at this store, went to grab a cup but they only have the extra large cups to put the yogurt in. And realizing your paying by the ounce, this store is absolutely ripping customers off by only offering the largest cups, making you pay more money for all the enjoy space you won't be using. After so many red flags, I just decide to leave, this store is not worth my business considering how it is being run with pricing, only offering the largest cups and not allowing you to try flavors prior to purchasing. Skip this Yogurtland and get dessert somewhere else

Totally stumbled across this gem of a taco and churro shop when we were walking by towards the…read morebeach. Loved how open the space was, saw a bunch of people enjoying tacos out near the sidewalk (plenty of outdoor and indoor seating), and I was like, I wanna try this place! And so we did! Got a churro to share (it was sliced into two pieces), no topping was necessary and it was deliciously crunchy and tasty. Fresh out of the kitchen and definitely did not taste commercial like other churros sometimes taste. The churro came out after a few minutes and the service at the counter was lovely and patient, even though the line started to get long! Will definitely come by to try their tacos next time!

Good customer service. No bathrooms. Outdoor seating was nice. The lady working there was very…read morefriendly. Food: the birria was really good. So was the carne asada. The aqua Fresca (watermelon) was ok. I feel like we over paid but it was good. The Salsa was great. I would definitely order Birria if went back. The cosome was great too. I would definitely come back and give them another shot.

I've been dying to come here and now I can't wait to come back!!!…read more This place has been on my to go places for Santa Monica! We never go since the walk is so far from Oceana hotel but this time we had scooters! The menu had so much yummy choices and it was so hard to pick one!! I did end up getting the strawberry cloud matcha which was perfect!! Not so sweet but you can't still taste the strawberry! My husband got the world's best vanilla latte. I had to have him try it since he's a "vanilla latte connoisseur". He said it was one of the best! I also tried all the pastries. Olive cake and chocolate banana bread were fiireeeeeee! Loved how moist banana bread was! The olive cake was also still really good the next day after you warmed it up. Both were not overly sweet which I love! The cookie was okay. We didn't like the salt on top of it. It was kind of weird too that the staff if I wanted salt in my matcha. Not sure if that's a thing??? Ambiance is casual. Love the spacious seating indoor and outdoor. There's also a pick up window! I can't wait to come back again and try another drink!!

Came in today and immediately got a bad smell when I walked in. It smelled like old dairy milk…read more I wanted a fun coffee drink that's dairy free so I ordered the banana one but without the foam since the cashier said the foam wasn't dairy free. I left as soon as my drink was ready cause I couldn't stand the smell in there (the doors and windows were open btw) I didn't try my drink until I got in the car and it was just a bitter latte. It didn't taste like any sweetner, or banana or any of the other ingredients listen on the menu. Just so disappointing. Safe to say I wouldn't recommend or return. 2 stars for the cute cups and branding, the actual product was a 0 for me today.

Edit: owner cares about the customer experience and fixed quickly. I appreciate it…read more -original post- Ordered a small gelato. Price tag was $6.5. Check came out $9.5. Apparently there was a "default" tip, which will be charged if you do not click "skip".

This place and this meal was abysmal…read more We waited over 25 mins for this, with no other "food" orders. Three other customers came through in that time and ordered ready made desserts or slices of pizza that needed warming. But no one else ordered food that needed to be prepped. I ordered this for my kid, went to a very busy Raising Canes down the street and got my order of three meals, and walked back to this place, before my kid got this order. Second, this is the literal portion they gave. That's like a 7x4 inch box. $16, no protein. That's 4 bites of pasta. When we got back to the hotel room and ate this, it had no flavor at all. Just terrible. I emailed their customer service two weeks ago (8/5). Absolutely no response. Doesn't seem like they even care.

LouLou's rooftop restaurant in Santa Monica completely blew us away! We hosted a large group dinner…read morehere on a Sunday, and from start to finish, the experience was flawless.  The planning process ahead of time with the Event Manager, Antoine, was incredibly smooth and stress-free. Once we arrived, the service only got better. Our waitress, Courtney, was an absolute superstar! She did the work of five people, providing superior service with a warm smile all evening. We also had a minor issue come up, but the manager, Niko, was fantastic and resolved it instantly with total professionalism with his stellar team. We greatly appreciated how well taken care of we were.  The ambiance here is stunning and versatile. They feature a lovely open-air balcony that catches a perfect ocean breeze, with comfortable couch-style seating options as well as standard tables. It feels like the perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a lively girls' brunch (and I think they have a DJ or sort of live music on Saturdays). For logistics, while there seems to be valet parking for the building, we opted for the large self-parking lot right next door, which was highly affordable and convenient. The restaurant is on the top floor (there are elevators and escalators). Now, the food. The chef deserves a massive round of applause! Every single dish was gorgeous, tasted incredibly fresh, and was extremely delicious. Our group had a mix of dietary restrictions, including: vegetarian, vegan, and some gluten-free guests. LouLou's menu offered choices for everyone, and we were able to find something spectacular for every diet. On a previous visit I had the salmon which was delicious. This time I had the ribeye flambée which comes with a show. Have your camera ready! The steak was tender and perfectly seasoned to allow the taste of the beef to be the star. I also tasted the tomato burrata, and the Greek salads. Both were yummy. I can't wait to come back and try the truffle risotto, my friend said it was the best. Another friend got the salmon pizza which looked delicious and I will also have to give it a try! We had an amazing night and will absolutely be back. Thank you so much to the incredible team here!

Visited LouLou resturant for a Birthday Brunch. The ambiance is very nice with Boho feel. Customer…read moreservice was great; bartender/waiters &waitresses did a great job making the birthday girl feel special and celebrated. Brunch: for me was trash. I am not one for a buffet, I dont care how fancy it is. The food was picked over and that was complete turn off for me. And if im spending $65 to serve myself it better be some damn good food there. I passed on the Brunch. Instead I had drinks, why not! The drinks were good but expensive $20 and up. I personally wouldn't have choose this place for my bday celebration but anywhere my friends and I go it's gonna be a good time. Overall it wasn't bad at all, probably would like to see what's on the menu verses the buffet