Café Lovi

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Super cute spot with excellent bread and sandwiches! This cafe is super charming and has great sandwiches. I got the breakfast sandwich, which was made with challah bread. So delicious and the bread was so tasty! I also really loved the salad that came with the sandwich - a really nice bonus! On the day I went, there was live music and it made it such lovely lunch! read more

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Cute coffee shop with friendly staff. Coffee was pretty good. They had free fruit leathers, which is a plus for me! read more

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Went here for lunch. Limited selection of menu items. Other than delivering the food to 5he table, most Other things were self-service, such as getting napkins, water and boxes for leftovers to take home. It's a small place with three tables for two and a counter eating area that seats three. read more

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Just stopped by for a latte and bagel. I missed the breakfast special. Dang. Good coffee and fast casual service. read more

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Harry P.

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The Tuna Salad Sandwich is fresh and flavorful. The tuna is well-mixed with just the right amount of mayo and seasoning, and the bread is soft and holds everything together nicely. It's a solid, satisfying lunch option with generous portions. Service is friendly, and the sandwich makes for a quick, tasty meal anytime. read more

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Great wifi. Plenty of power outlets Great food and coffee Awesome staff Clean place Perfect for work space read more

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Adam H.

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A cute little corner cafe with games, newspapers, and puzzles. A nice place to do work with a couple outlets.

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Friendly people and good food! Great lunch deal with a drink, savory, and sweet item for $20 too.

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Jemima W.

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Couldn't be closer to me...plus. Great choices with very fresh food and very friendly team. At times it seems like they get a little overwhelmed but they're always willing to try and meet a special request. Limited seating outside but great to sit out if the weather is nice, despite the passing traffic. Menu is a bit small but it's a petite little place, so all good. read more

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Gabe v F.

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Got a Iced Vanilla Latte and it was very good. Service was quick around lunch time and the ambiance was cute. Outside seating would have been nice if we came for food or had a book/work. read more

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Cindy A.

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I had a turkey avocado sandwich. It was toasted perfectly. Meat was fresh and avocados were outstanding. I highly recommend stopping here all of their baked goods with really yummy. read more

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Ryan O.

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Meh. This was a let down after seeing all of the positive reviews and pics. Mustard, lettuce, tomato and a little bit of pastrami. Ralph's grocery store could've made a better sandwich. I even tipped when I ordered it online. read more

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Nancy B.

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Wanted to try out this cafe in the area. We came here and got the sandwiches. The bread is so good. It's pricey for what it is. I got the turkey avocado and my husband got the pastrami and both were really good. We got my son the avocado toast and that was good too. Skip the iced coffee isn't wasn't too great. But good place if you're in the area and want a bite to eat. Some seating inside and outside. Staff was friendly. read more

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Benedetta G.

Hi Nancy, sorry for the late reply. We really try to keep prices low…

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Sarah B.

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Fresh, amazing, perfect!! It's not only ascetically pleasing but it's toasted and made so well. Nice quiet cafe to get work done or just spend some downtime in this busy city! read more

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Shirin B.

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Swung by for a quick lunch and ordered the Turkey and Avocado sandwich on their infamous challah bread. Absolutely delicious - the bread melts in your mouth and is grilled to perfection and my sandwich was stuffed with Turkey. They also offer a side salad with the sandwiches. One of the workers there was a fine-dining chef and offered me his hot sauce to try with the sandwich which was so good. Definitely recommend trying it out if you come here! read more

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Jose N.

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9 months ago

Used ClassPass just make sure know that they don't prepare the food ahead of time, show them your order from class pass and they'll make it fresh for you. read more

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Cameron E.

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So bad and chunky and bitter and sour and not good quality matcha. Service was alright read more

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Manuel B.

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Kevin L.

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Challah bread sandwiches! I came here looking to get some work done over coffee and after finding street parking (metered) across the street, I strolled all in. I ended up getting just a drip coffee and an egg salad sandwich. Coffee was clean and not overly roasted. Felt like a light roast which is my preference. The sandwich though. The sandwich was amazing. The egg salad was a good mix of mayo and other tangy flavors. The bread was so solid. It lifted up the sandwich. Also came with a little dressed salad to add a bit of freshness. An enjoyable meal with some friend baristas who also brought out the food to my table outside. Would recommend and will be back! read more

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Lily F.

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My colleagues and I love Cafe Lovi! We come here weekly and always get the best service from Dylan. He's so helpful and accommodating. We love spending our lunches at cafe Lovi. The owner is lovely too! read more

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Emily I.

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Gf and I did a morning walk and stumbled across this place. Cute cafe, clean interior, somewhat pricey. We very much enjoyed our iced coffees! Their breakfast sandwiches were okay for $13. Need to come back to try their sandwiches at lunch! read more

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Joseph K.

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I came to Cafe Lovi to pick up lunch on 4/8 and ordered a portobello avocado sandwich. I had ordered online and I got there a bit early so I had no problem waiting for the order to be completed. When the order came out, I didn't bother to check the items because I assumed everything was right, but when I got back to my office, the order was wrong. I went to cafe lovi and second time and asked them to remake the order so they told me to sit and wait a bit. Little did I know, they wouldn't start my order again until they had completed all the "for here" orders so I ended up waiting another 15 minutes before I decided it was taking too long and decided to just leave. I asked for a refund, which the kind worker told me he would take care of. He also offered me a free cup of coffee which was a nice gesture. What was weird though was that his excuse for getting the order wrong was that the item I ordered is usually never ordered so he ended up making me a portobello goat cheese crepe instead? But at the end of it, I had gone back and forth to this cafe twice and ended up with no food after 55 minutes. What a way to spend my lunch break. And as of today (4/24) I have still not received my refund even though I had spoken to the owner two weeks ago over the phone. He mentioned he'll call me within the next couple of days, which he did not.. Cafe Lovi seems like a nice little spot to grab a drink or a quick bite but sorry, the service I received was quite bad. read more

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Manuel B.

Hi Joseph,…

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Kai E.

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Came for the pastries (cinnamon + raisin challah roll was just as delicious as I'd hoped it would be) but left with a serotonin boost and tasty latte. The staff here is incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. They are honest and helpful and the service is quite fast. It seems like whenever possible, they're sure to chat with customers who are into it, and that friendliness goes a long way for me. Clean, bright space. It's small, but doesn't feel too crowded. Plenty of street parking and bike lanes for whichever mode of transportation you prefer. Lastly, the prices are very reasonable. Small town pricing but big city quality (imo). read more

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Isabella S.

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i was excited by their delicious gluten free challah. the staff was also very friendly and helpful. read more

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Benedetta G.

Thank you! Our gluten-free clients are always thrilled when they find…

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David C.

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Average coffee stand with a bored employee, serving stale pastries, and below average coffee. Not great, but the good news is there's never a line. read more

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Danielle F.

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Couldn't bother to put my order in. I showed up and sorry we are sold out. So frustrating. Never going there again.

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Manuel B.

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Jasmine A.

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My mom and I tried this cafe for the first time and it did not disappoint. We ordered a grilled cheese, egg salad sandwich and two drinks. Both drinks were great, but the sandwiches were phenomenal with great challah bread. Loved how clean and nice everything was, even the outside seating area. Everyone was so friendly and attentive! Amazingly positive environment and will definitely come back again! read more

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Benedetta G.

Thank you for your review, we are so happy that you and your mum had…

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Tania L.

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Such great hospitality and delicious food made with care and love. I had the breakfast sandwich with hash browns and eggs sunny side up (served all day). Came with a fabulous side salad drizzled with a lemon vinaigrette. Heaven. My vanilla latte was also on point. I will definitely be back. Support this small business! read more

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Anzhela H.

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It was my first time visiting the place. I wanted to like it and give them a good review, but ... the coffee was watery and wasn't taste right for me. Matcha Latte was extremely sweet, we haven't asked for sugar free, but it was way too sweet anyway. The place was empty and quite , service was good. The menu looked pretty good, but we haven't had any food there. read more

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The owner placed an excess of too good to go bags in the app. I went all the way over to the store after putting in the pickup. They had ample time to cancel once they knew they had nothing to give but Instead of cancelling when they knew they were out of stuff they waited until I had traveled all the way there to cancel my order. They should be more on top of it or not offer the bags. read more

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Anthony K.

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Beni the owner is amazing, very welcoming and you can even practice speaking Italian with her. Cozy little place with great selection of coffees, but you must try their Signature challah sandwiches and the Bombolone. read more

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Ju C.

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Delicious clean fresh healthy breakfast. Very nice and cozy corner cafe. Nice staff, great service. read more

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Benedetta G.

Thank you so much Ju!

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Litz V.

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Really cute cafe in a quiet corner with killer coffee. The staff is super friendly and they go above and beyond to accommodate your requests. Great way to start your day! read more

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Terri H.

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So happy about this cute new cafe on the west side serving up some seriously tasty sandwiches. The challah bread is to die for. My only issue was trying to decide which sandwich to try first! I ended up going for the tuna salad sandwich, which comes with a side salad. I inhaled the first half. So good. I also tried some hazelnut cookie bites from the pastry display. Also good. The reasonable prices are such a breath of fresh air for LA. I'm definitely coming back to try every sandwich on the menu. read more

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Vadim G.

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Came for a meeting - ordered the Matcha Latte and Breakfast Sandwich. Didn't have unsweetened matcha at the time which they, unnecessarily, apologized several times. Got the sweetened version and was very good quality of matcha. The sandwich challah was fresh and made the overall item taste great. Parking was easy too with some free street nearby and lots of meters. read more

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Coffee G.

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The best espresso in town with delicious food inspired by Italian Jewish cuisine to boot! A sweet little corner in the West LA Santa Monica area, this is a cafe you must visit! read more

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Probably the most disgusting protein shake I've ever bought. Also it's $6 bc it's in an actual kids cup. You would need to get 3 of them to get a full serving. And the guy taking my order was rude/customer service wasn't good. I'm sharing my review bc I felt mislead by other's reviews and came here bc it had great reviews just to be absolutely disappointed. read more

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Hi! I'm sorry you were not happy with the protein shake. All of our…

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Kara M.

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This is our favorite spot, the staff are so lovely and kind, and the croissants are some of the best in town. read more

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Andrew W.

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Very friendly service, immediately greeted with a warm welcome in. The place was quaint and mostly white which kept it feeling open. It was quiet and soothing and there's a lot of personalized decor, so it feels like you're sort in someone's home - which I dug. Didn't try the food but got the matcha and it was great - not powdery and not too milky or thin, just the right amount of sweetness. Will go back and try one of their sandwiches. Also the owner was so sweet when asking me to leave, she gave me an extra croissant as she politely said they were closing up for the day. Overall a solid experience. read more

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Nataliya N.

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Great food, great service, and the owner is usually present and very nice to clients. The coffee is amazing.

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Daniel P.

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Food is really good. I always get the pastrami as well as a salad. I suggest both. Service is really good and the workers make you feel welcome.the Ambiance is really peaceful I truly like the location of the establishment. read more

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1912 Broadway
Ste 100
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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(424) 245-5312
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https://www.cafelovi.com

Hours

What time does Café Lovi open?

Café Lovi opens at 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Café Lovi opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday.Café Lovi opens at 9:30 AM on Sunday.

What time does Café Lovi close?

Café Lovi closes at 4:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Café Lovi closes at 2:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMSat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PMSun 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Café Lovi take Bitcoin?

No, Café Lovi does not take Bitcoin.

Does Café Lovi take credit cards?

Yes, Café Lovi takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Café Lovi have catering options?

Yes, Café Lovi does have catering options.

Does Café Lovi have a drive thru?

No, Café Lovi does not have a drive thru.

Does Café Lovi serve alcohol?

No, Café Lovi does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Café Lovi allow dogs?

Yes, Café Lovi allows dogs.

Does Café Lovi have TVs?

No, Café Lovi does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Café Lovi have bike parking?

Yes, Café Lovi has bike parking.

Does Café Lovi have outdoor seating?

Yes, Café Lovi has outdoor seating options.

Does Café Lovi have parking?

Yes, Café Lovi has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Café Lovi wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Café Lovi is wheelchair accessible.

Does Café Lovi have free WiFi?

Yes, Café Lovi has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Café Lovi is a charming neighborhood café nestled in the heart of Santa Monica. Owned and operated by a French proprietor, we offer a delightful fusion of French and American flavors. Our menu features freshly made sweet and savory crêpes, bagels, hearty sandwiches, and irresistible pastries, all paired with expertly brewed coffee and premium teas. Whether you're stopping by for a leisurely breakfast, a quick lunch, or simply a cozy spot to enjoy your coffee break, Café Lovi’s warm and inviting atmosphere makes it the perfect place to relax and savor every bite.

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Amazing and very authentic! The porcini lasagna was so good. We loved the lemon sorbet so much we…read morecame back 2 days later for my birthday dessert!

Love the food, decor, design, and ambiance! Been here 5+ times and the food is so consistently…read moredelicious. And with the vibes of the outdoor patio and inside market, feels like Italy! Happy hour is a nice bonus to make M-F 3-6p!

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Shoop's

Love this neighborhood gem. Smoked salmon is made in house and to die for. Friendliest staff that…read moremakes you feel right at home. Super chill on weekday mornings and more lively on the weekends. I love coming here before work for a healthy breakfast. Also they have an incredible European deli. Long live shoops!

You know what definitely enjoyed this spot. I love breakfast and was in the area. I would see it…read moreand took the chance til now. Love the pan cake combo two hot cakes eggs turkey sausage is tasty and spicy and added the bruatworst man hit the spot Service is great friendly and fast service for it being packed that day. Highly recommend if you are in the SM area. Parking is a bit tough but you can park in the back lot its cheap reo bucks for 2 hours.

Savory Tomato Basil Pancake

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The salmon scramble, with their unique smoked salmon, is my favorite dish

Ggiata - Venice

4.1

(257 reviews)

2.7 mi

Spectacular wrap! Super fresh and balanced flavors…read more It was super big too, it would last me entire day to finish it. Order took little longer which is expected for fresh and good food, popular place. Will be back.

Came here to grab lunch cause I heard their wraps were amazing. The store was super busy and very…read moresmall. There's not a ton of room to stand to wait so I'd recommend ordering ahead to pick up. Parking was impossible too so if you can walk I'd recommend that or park in the neighborhoods somewhere. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap and it was large so you definitely get your bang for your buck. It came with a side of caesar dressing which I felt it needed as the wrap it self was a little dry due to having light dressing. The chicken was fresh which I loved and they even included croutons inside. Overall the wrap was very good! Next time, I'll be ordering it to be delivered.

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The Carving Board

The sandwiches here are so fantastic! The ingredients are fresh and work perfectly together. They…read morecome out warm and fresh and they're such filling sandwiches. Those housemade chips are incredible, I could eat those by themselves! You also have to try their freshly baked cookies, every flavor is soo good. I love chocolate, so the chocolate chip and triple chocolate are my favorites, but my husband likes the white chocolate macadamia nut and lemon coconut ones! Service is so nice, food comes out quick. They're in a strip mall with parking, and there quite a bit of seating.

Tried the butter chicken sando. Pretty great along with their house chips and their marshmallow…read morebrownie

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Layla Bagels & Coffee

I swear I go here every other weekend! My boyfriend gets the spicy BEC and I got that but "not…read morespicy" - no jalapeños and sub regular aioli. Swap American for cheddar cheese. AMAZING!! The ratio of the everything bagel seasoning with the high end eggs and bacon - you HAVE to try if you like BEC!!! Service was fast this time, we ordered for pick up! A few inside bar seats but 6 small outdoor tables.

layla bagels is a sweet little shop in santa monica with a bunch of delicious bagels with fresh…read moreingredients. my friends and i went on a friday around 9AM. there's only street parking but it wasn't hard to find at all. my friends and i ordered a wide variety of their menu - the spicy BEC, the scarlett, the mia, and the calvin. everything was super fresh and delicious and the staff was so, so friendly and kind. my order, the BEC, actually didn't come out and they realized the order was never put in for some reason. despite this, they responded so kindly and made sure my order came out asap after and even gave me a card for a free item! overall, layla bagels is so delicious and i can't wait to come back.

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Milo and Olive

Came here for dinner before a show and so glad I did! My group was lucky enough to get seated right…read moreaway with no reservation! That was awesome from the host to squeeze us in. The place is cozy with a lot of cool art on the walls. The staff is great and friendly. There's a bar area where you can sit and you have the chef/cooks cooking and the pizza oven in front of you. Things I tried: *Garlic Knot: it was out of this world! It was so delicious! I could go back just for this! 10/10 *Warm M+O Bread with Olive Oil: 10/10 *Little Gem Caesar Salad: I got it with a side of anchovies because it's a Caesar salad haha. The salad was fresh and crisp! 9/10 *Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle: 10/10 my favorite item of the night! Pasta was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were just the cherry on top! *Rigatoni Bolognese: 6/10. Pasta was cooked perfectly but I wasn't a fan of the sauce. *Diavola Pizza: 8/10 it's not spicy but it's good lol. Crust is so airy and crispy! *Peach + Hot Honey: 10/10! What a special combination of peaches, Parmesan & Prosciutto! *Besito Drink: 10/10 *Tiramisu: 9/10 I'm a sucker for Tiramisu and this one is good! I couldn't fully enjoy it has I was super stuffed already.

This place was amazing! I was so incredibly impressed. We came here with my kids, and this place is…read moredefinitely kid friendly. We sat in the backyard patio, and loved it. They have heat lamps and twinkle lights. They have paper and crayons for the kids. Victor was our waiter and he was awesome! So friendly and kind and gave great recommendations Parking: Parking was not bad! Metered parking for 2 hours and ample on a Saturday. Food: We got the chicken meatballs, Arancini, the salad with the fried capers and shrimp, and tagliatelle mushroom dish, corn, margherita pizza. My favorites were the Arancini, anchovy caper salad, and the tagliatelle. The dish that stole the show was the tagliatelle! It was AMAZING! the pasta was honestly the best I've had and I've had some amazing pasta. I will hands down be back!

Brioche Breakfast Sandwich

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Artichokes

Bread Head

Family-owned & operated

Established in 2024

After paying $24 for a veggie sandwich at Gjusta, I have new found appreciation for the team at…read moreBread Head. Their mozzarella sandwich is a masterpiece with Fresh Ovoline Mozzarella, Avocado, Alfalfa Sprouts, Pickled Red Onion and a delicious Za'atar Spread. What makes it stand out as one of the best sandwiches in LA is the bread. They make their own focaccia several times a day and it is divine. Probably the only other place that can dare to match their creations is La Zucca at the Beverly Hills Cheese Store. Some of our other favorites is the tuna sandwich. Service is always on point and the sandwich travels well for consuming it at home. There isn't a ton of space to sit, but there is some counter style seating. Tip: Their menu is limited by choice. Check their Daily specials (Sandwich of the Day) for inspiration. They have 3 kids sandwiches (all are meat based). Tip: The biggest challenge is parking, sometimes metered parking is available. Otherwise, park for free in neighborhood streets away from Montana. It's a pleasant walk.

Ambiance - can't speak on it, since I ordered via DoorDash…read moreService - same thing, but I will say the sandwich was wrapped well Food - I got the turkey pesto, and I can see why people like this place! The bread was crunchy, arugula fresh, and the pesto mayonnaise was great. However, it almost felt a little....underseasoned? I wish it had a bit more of a punch to it. You do get a good amount of food for what you're paying for, but personally, I'd rather go to All'Antico Vinaio in Venice and get a sandwich that costs a little bit more, but you get more food and a better seasoning. I'd go here again if I was in a pinch, but personally wouldn't try again.

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Santa Monica Seafood Market & Cafe - Santa Monica

Came here with my fiancée for a date night. It was our first time here and our server Julio gave us…read moresome great recommendations with food and drinks. We wanted to order half the menu but ended up with the calamari, a lobster roll and the trio tacos. Everything was so fresh. We will definitely be back very soon. Thanks for the great service!

I'm big on oysters and have been on the hunt for a good seafood spot, so I was excited to try this…read moreplace. It's essentially a seafood market with a small restaurant inside, so be prepared for a pretty strong fishy smell - which I personally didn't love. That said, the quality of the seafood is amazing! I tried half a dozen small oysters and half a dozen scallops from the raw bar, and both were fresh and delicious. I also tried the lobster roll, which was equally good! If you love really fresh seafood and don't mind the market smell, this place is a solid option.

Interior. Cute and clean. Older crowd.

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Oyster samplers

Amai Coffee

We stopped by Amai Coffee and really liked it!…read more Food: I ordered the cream cheese croissant, hojicha latte, and a regular latte. Everything was really good! The cream cheese croissant was my favorite, it was warm, flaky, and had a good amount of cream cheese. The hojicha latte was really good too and had a nice flavor. The regular latte was also good and tasted fresh. The staff was really nice and friendly, and we didn't have to wait long for our drinks and food. The cafe was also clean and had a cute, cozy vibe. It's a nice little spot to grab coffee and relax. Overall, I really enjoyed it and keep coming back!

The princess peach matcha was the best, when I ordered it I felt a light feeling coming from my…read morethird eye being opened to the best matcha I've ever had. It opened myself up to a world of flavor.... All three drinks were good, the seasonal as change so don't get too attached to one drink :( Good service and very fast Cool vibes and nice place to have matcha

Matcha einspanner ($7), turon banana ($7), matcha cookie

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Maria S.

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1 year ago

I recently visited Cafe Lovi, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. The moment I walked in, I was greeted by friendly staff and the comforting aroma of freshly ground coffee. However, what really stood out was their matcha. If you're a fan of matcha lattes, theirs is perfectly balanced--rich, smooth, and with just the right amount of subtle sweetness. It's clear they use high-quality matcha, and the result is one of the best green tea drinks I've ever tried. Another highlight is their sandwich selection. I treated myself to their Turkey and Avocado, and it was outstanding: crisp bread on the outside, fresh ingredients in the middle, and packed with flavor. Pairing that sandwich with a steaming cup of matcha latte made for a delicious and memorable meal. The cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and attention to detail round out an all-around excellent experience. If you're looking for a relaxed spot to enjoy top-notch drinks and a satisfying bite to eat, Cafe Lovi is the place to go! read more

Marciana G.

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2 years ago

I recently visited this charming little cafe that exceeded all my expectations. It was so quaint and friendly staff made us feel right at home. I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich, which was nothing short of perfection. The bread was fresh, toasted a light golden brown, and the cheese was overflowing! So delicious! My daughter opted for the egg salad sandwich, and she couldn't stop raving about it. This cafe is a gem! read more

Juan R.

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1 year ago

The crepes and matcha are amazing. The new staff is way nicer than the grumpy guy before. + free wifi, and they don't mind if you work on your computer read more

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