What a great suggestion for a breakfast restaurant from Yelp!…read more This spacious yet cozy restaurant was a perfect spot to relax with my family and enjoy a delicious meal. The atmosphere and decor are fun, clean, and inviting. The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and hardworking. The Latin music softly playing overhead was soothing and pleasant. The food was perfectly prepared and delicious! Each dish was flavorful and fresh. My family and I ordered a garden omelette with fruit, a two-egg breakfast, and penne pasta. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining, and the restrooms were clean. As we finished our breakfast, a band was setting up to perform on the outdoor patio. Live music is performed here free of charge for guests several times a week, both during the day and in the evenings. Parking is limited, with perhaps ten spots in total; however, street parking is available. We definitely plan to return here soon.

Garden Cafe feels like a true home-cooked style brunch spot in Sherman Oaks with a warm, welcoming…read morevibe. The staff is amazing--friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes the experience better. The Cowboy Burger is juicy and flavorful with that hearty, comfort-food feel, and the Veggie Omelet tastes fresh, light, and well-prepared without feeling greasy. Everything has that "made from scratch" home-cooked quality that keeps it simple but really satisfying.

I am a huge fan of Sweet Green restaurants for having a good variety of vegan options and being…read moreaffordable priced. While in the area for a workout, I found myself famished and decided to stop here for a quick bite to take home with me. I ordered a bowl to go and it was made promptly although the order didn't end up being completely correct. I ordered a create your own bowl with some wild rice and kale, cucumbers, apples, chickpeas and sweet potatoes. I had also ordered the spicy cashew dressing and pesto vinaigrette but in place of the pesto vinaigrette I was given hot sauce. I double checked the order slip that was placed on the package and it was marked with both dressings, so I know the mistake wasn't on my end. Regardless, all of the veggies were very fresh and the dressing and hot sauce were very flavorful. Everything was portioned well and the meal was very hearty. It was also packaged in a way that made it easy to take with me to go. They have a lovely spacious outdoor patio that I would have loved to sit on, especially since it was a gorgeous day out. The inside and exterior of the restaurant was also very clean and tidy and bright. The service was friendly but it was busy when I came, so it felt like they were very rushed. Parking was very easy in their giant lot that they share with Amazon Fresh and a few other businesses.

Eww. I went to a Sweetgreen about five years ago and should have learned my lesson. But my wife…read morehad never been and I guess she needed to learn a lesson, too. The salads when we got them home were just about inedible. The actual "greens" were OK, I guess. But: -the dressings sucked...bad tastes and so sweet. -both of us bit into chicken pieces that had the crunchy cartilage part. This is BASIC for any restaurant serving chicken... no Crunchy Cartilage Parts! -the assembly line preparation looks like it could be kind of cool and efficient if all the elements were crazy good. Like Chipotle back in the day. But this looked like what it was... children dipping their ladles into not so great-looking bins of ingredients. (The kid serving us was actually quite nice and personable.) -I went and looked at the calories, fats, carbs, etc (online)( and was not impressed. Not how I want to use up that 755 calories for a salad. I predict this place will be gone within a few months of the new Whole Foods going into this complex. I'm so bummed... I just wanted a decent place to grab a decent salad that is walking distance from my house.

I came her with my family for breakfast since we were in the area. It was a little busy but we got…read morea table within 5-10 minutes. It's on van nuys blvd so there is parking in the back which is nice. The food was good and the portions were big but I asked for ketchup and syrup and it took a while to get. The potatoes were too salty and the eggs weren't seasoned but everything else was good. The bacon was the best and my daughter loved the French toast. If I was in the area again I would come back to try something new.

I came here today for brunch with my best friend for her birthday. We arrived around 11 a.m. and…read morewere seated right away since the restaurant wasn't busy yet. While we waited, I got us water, and because we were catching up, it took us about 15 minutes before we were ready to order. We both ordered iced coffees. I ordered the steak and eggs (medium with scrambled eggs), and my friend ordered the huevos rancheros. Around noon, the lunch rush started, and that's pretty much the last we saw of our waitress. Someone else brought our food, and I immediately noticed two issues. First, the eggs were overcooked. The presentation is beautiful, but it's not practical. They serve the eggs in a cast-iron skillet, which continues cooking delicate foods like eggs after they leave the kitchen. Before I even flipped them over, I could tell from the bubbles on top that they had overcooked. Sure enough, the bottom was browned and overdone. Then I cut into my steak. I ordered it medium, but it came out well done. It was tough enough that it took effort just to cut through it. After finally flagging someone down, my waitress returned, and I explained the problem. She asked me to hand back the entire serving board so they could remake the steak. That honestly surprised me. The only issue was the steak, so I simply moved my toast onto the board and handed her the plate instead. It was a small interaction, but it made me feel like the staff lacked experience handling situations like this. The replacement steak was much better, and I genuinely enjoyed the potatoes and the garlic butter that came with the meal. Unfortunately, the service never recovered. From the time our food arrived until we left around 1 p.m., nobody checked on our table, refilled our water, offered more coffee, or brought the check. It was frustrating because I saw our waitress walk around with water for other tables but didn't come to us at all. I eventually had to flag down another employee, who apologized, offered us water to go, and brought the check. Ironically, that's when our original waitress finally came back saying she'd bring it. Whether it was poor communication between staff or simply inattentive service, I honestly don't know. I usually prefer speaking with a manager directly rather than leaving a negative review, but getting anyone's attention was difficult enough that by the end of the meal I was simply ready to leave. I really wanted to like this place. The restaurant is beautiful, and it's easy to see why it's become popular on Instagram. Unfortunately, it felt like the focus was on creating an aesthetic experience rather than a great dining experience. For two people, the bill came to about $65 before tip, and it just didn't live up to the hype. The food alone is a 3-star experience, but the service is ultimately why I'm giving this restaurant 2 stars. A note for management: I'd strongly reconsider both staff training and how certain dishes are served. There's no practical reason to serve scrambled eggs in a cast-iron skillet when the residual heat continues cooking them after they leave the kitchen. Just as importantly, servers should be ensuring the entire dining experience is enjoyable not just taking an order and disappearing until it's time to drop off the food. Guests shouldn't have to flag someone down for refills or even the check. If you're looking for a trendy brunch spot with great photo opportunities, you'll probably enjoy it. If you're looking for thoughtful cooking, attentive service, and a restaurant where execution matches the presentation, I'd skip this one.

What a great spot for Salad! Thank God I came here after Chop Stop closed in Valencia. Then the 2…read moreSalad Farms in Woodland Hills and Chatsworth also closed down.. So sad that healthy Salad Chains are closing everywhere.. But I just found this spot and so stoked! I'll be coming here for as long as I can and I'll make sure to tell everyone about it!! Thank you Michelle! -Romo

This place has been great for years and still greats. I worked nearby and comes here during my…read morelunch for something quick and filling. Sadly they have moved their location. Saturday June 27th was their last day. I've posted a photo of their new location... much further.

I had an excellent experience at **Mendocino Farms** on Ventura Blvd, and I want to especially…read morerecognize the manager, **Brett Feinstein**, who was absolutely fantastic. Brett went out of her way to make sure our experience was the best possible. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely cared about customer satisfaction. She even gave us extra salad dressing without hesitation, which was such a thoughtful and appreciated touch. While the prices at Mendocino Farms are on the higher side, the quality of the food makes it completely worth it. The salads are original, incredibly tasty, and consistently fantastic. What truly sets this place apart for me is personal: my mother has a chronic illness and often has very little appetite. One of the *only* things she reliably eats--and genuinely enjoys--are the salads here. Even on days when she says she has no appetite at all, the Mendocino Farms salads are a sure thing. That says everything about the care, quality, and flavor of the food. Great service, outstanding management, and food that truly makes a difference. Highly recommended.

Such an awful experience every single time now. The employees no longer greet you, they aren't…read more"rude" but they lack mannerism. Food time is stupid long. One sandwich takes 30 minutes. Ignore the ETAs on food apps, for me, it's never ready by said time. Management isn't better than the staff in ANY regard, so I understand why the employees get away with it.

Was having a very stressful day. Showed up to the wrong Mendocino Farms to pick up my online…read moreorder, but Jackie quickly made it right. Cancelled my previous order and got my order in a matter of minutes. Thank you Jackie!

Mendo is soooo darn good!! You can't go wrong with ordering…read morefrom here. Today, work treated us to lunch from here and that was super exciting to know. They got me the "not so fried" chicken ciabatta sandwich came with this mustard Dijon dip (amazing) Oh man! The fried chicken was cooked perfectly, chicken tasted delicious, sauces on point, fresh toppings, crispy fried crumbs, ciabatta bread was bomb.com I really enjoyed this sandwich and highly recommend it. 5/5 for me!

First time trying this cute spot. Food was delicious, drinks were tasty, and the service was great…read more Would definitely recommend as a cute breakfast spot.

Easily one of the best brunch options in the valley. I actually drove up from West LA specifically…read morefor this brunch and was very happy that I did so. Parking in this area is very easy compared to Los Angeles and our server was very polite. It's not a full Service restaurant you order at the counter, they give you a number, and then bring your food. There is not full waiter service. The menu is really large and filled with all sorts of great options and they have a ton of bakery items as well. It's really easy to find gluten-free and regular treats. Inside is also very large with many different table options and they seem to have very quick service because all the tables were returning pretty quickly. For this meal, I chose the soft omelette and thought it was fantastic. It was made just as I liked it and every part about it was great. We also ordered some of the churro pancakes and they were a real great sweet treat. They also have delicious drinks and honestly everything that we ordered was wonderful. I would definitely recommend to anyone in the area and already want to come back again to try some of their lunch options.

The food was very good -- California omelette and Norwegian Benedict. Cute restaurant but sit…read moreinside for cooler areas. Wilson was so so helpful and nice. He helped us move our table to help with our baby, and was very attentive and accommodating and patient. The hostess was nice and helpful too. Thank you Wilson!!

Every time I have visitors in town, this is my go to. Why? The food is delicious, taking care of…read morethe bill (if you need to split it and handle it individually) is easy peasy - you can each place your own order, all or the items are large enough to share a bit with everyone, and the ambiance is great! Oh AND the servers are friendly and attentive! Oh AND outdoor seating is available. WIN! Came on a Saturday morning around 11, thought it'd be superrrrrr crowded but my party of 4 actually got seated pretty quickly - within 15 min. Of course last time was a different story, so it's hit or miss! But worth the wait! We tried lots of items and again, all delicious and generous portions. Large enough to share and parking wasn't a nuisance (thank you neighborhood!). Will be back of course!