I've never been to such a hipster place in my life. Everything on the menu is so healthy and aesthetic. A haven for LA foodies. As someone who would typically never order a bowl of greens, their menu surprised me. My food was delicious--I finished the entire bowl! The salad was crispy, yet somehow soft at the same time. The flavors blended so well together, it was in perfect balance. I also wasn't left starving afterwards, like some salads make you do. The eating area was an interesting community-ish space. There are a bunch of wooden park-picnic tables, and groups just sat wherever. My friend and I ended up sharing a table with another pair of ladies. A cool atmosphere if you don't mind being in close proximity to others, but not super ideal if you'd rather stay to yourself or are self-conscious about strangers overhearing your conversation. Really impressed with the food quality. Any place that can turn greens into something I'd eat again is a winner in my eyes! read more

Destroyer - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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Great experience at Destroyer! We went on a weekend afternoon and there was a line to order (seems like there always is) and it moved somewhat slow but the wait was worth it! Even though the spot is popular there was enough seating at all times for people who just ordered. The restaurant is so cute and I'm obsessed with their ceramics! They also have a lot of parking around the area The menu is super interesting, I didn't know what to expect from the food from looking at it but everything was so tasty! We got the rice porridge and chickpea dishes. They both had a lot of components but it wasn't overwhelming and worked very nicely together. Portion sizes are also pretty big, will be back to try the rest of the menu read more

Destroyer - Caramelized Chickpeas - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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DESTROYER IS AMAZING!!!! IF YOU ARE IN LA you must try. The French toast was incredible. Everything at this restaurant surprised my taste buds. The chef definitely knows how to tickle your brain. Everything you order you think tastes like what you expect but ends up being a completely different taste - delicious though. Was a bit hard to get seating which was the only thing I'd say we had issues with but the food certainly made up for it. 10/10 would come here again and can't wait to be back to try the other foods. read more

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Destroyer is a place that really surprised me. I'm not easily wowed when it comes to food but this place did it. I first heard of this place thanks to Alton Brown on "The Best Thing I Ever Ate." And Alton was totally right. The food was so interesting and delicious. I got the rice porridge. It was both familiar and unique. The flavor of the burnt onion and broccoli brought a really delicious, deep umami flavor to the porridge. The raw oatmeal was like a really well done overnight oats, but way better than I could ever make. The currants added sweetness and tartness to the dish. My boyfriend got the chicken confit. His dish was also really good, with the roasted strawberries providing a nice counterpoint. The presentations on all these dishes were beautiful - seriously they could be served in a sit down restaurant and would fit in right there. Even though it's been a few weeks since my visit, I still think about it a lot and look forward to my next visit read more

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Having had very little expectations, especially as everything about this spot looked like it was primed just for instagram, I was shocked by the quality and execution of the food. The coffee was very middle of the road, did the job. The dishes were works of art -- we got the sourdough sunchoke waffle and the beef tartare. The waffle was loaded with so many flavor profiles and textures -- the fluffy waffle, the foamy cheese emulsion, silky egg york, jammy spicy pepper jelly, and umami kale. The beef tartare was mixed with microgreens, toasted grains, and seeds, which cuts through the density of the meat. We devoured both happily and are now eyeing other items on the menu, eager to be surprised again. read more

Destroyer - American Wagyu Beef Tartare, Savory Gruyere Sunchoke Waffle - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

Came on a Sunday around noon. To my surprise, the line wasnt extensive, and server was very friendly and informative. Their food was great in portion and of course, very esthetically pleasing! Semi open kitchen right behind the counter--they had fresh herbs and edible flowers to garnish the dishes. Seating arrangement: mostly outdoors, accommodates larger (6-8) parties. Inside had 4-5 small tables that would seat 2 people per table. Id recommend their beef tartare, toffee dessert, and po read more

There's a part of me wondering why I haven't reviewed this place for years. And maybe it's because I usually eat my food before I can remember to get a photo!! Or maybe because I don't want everyone to swarm this sweet spot. It's one of the reliably excellent spots where I can impress my out of town visitors. And it has the perfect sunset, since the western sun doesn't get covered by tall buildings. In fact, today, the sunset was right by "the waffle" building of Vespertine. So, I guess it was worth sitting in traffic on the way home? The produce here is super fresh and has high vibes like the way I see certain stands at the Wed Santa Monica Farmers market. That endive collection was crunchy beyond crunchy. Like I've never had anywhere before. This batch was even better than the times that their other dishes had endives. And the combo of crunchy mushrooms vs moist mushrooms was a fun play of opposites. The only thing I would have wanted was a green high note to balance out the musky notes of the mushrooms. As a musician, I'm looking for the overtones sparkle. Now that I regularly shop at the Wed farmers market, most restaurants disappoint me, but Destroyer always impresses me. Thank you for being a reliably excellent treat! If I lived closer by, I would probably be there every day. read more

Destroyer - Oyster Honey Roasted Mushroom Salad - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

Came about an hour before they closed the day after Thanksgiving. Parking was easy to find and there were plenty of tables available. If the lines look long, don't be intimidated! A lot of people order take out. To note, the food will be brought to your table but any drinks are made in the cafe and they will call your order number. Don't just head to the table if you order a drink! Love the efficiency of self service silverware, water, and to-go boxes. The items sold in store look beautiful and yummy. Seasonal menu is something to always look forward to. A great brunch experience. read more

Destroyer - Koshihikari rice porridge - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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I was excited to try this place since I heard many good reviews, but the food was just ok.. I saw another review mentioning the dishes were not cohesive and I agree. The best dish was the avocado confit. The bread was delicious with the arugula, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and egg. The chicken schnitzel was dry and came with very little chicken and lots of greens. The rice porridge was good, but a bit too salty for our tastes. The heirloom potato waffle had an interesting flavor combination with the prosciutto and spicy pepper jam. The creamed kale/onion tart was also just ok. It had a good amount of flavor, but wouldn't get again. We spent over $100 and overall, didn't think it was worth it. It was nice to try though! Parking/ambiance/service: Lots of free street parking, which is convenient. Hard to find a table especially during the weekend since it's first come first serve. The staff were super nice and brought out our food pretty quickly considering there was a long line. read more

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My boyfriend and I came on a Saturday morning. When we arrived there was already a line to order. He dropped me off and parked the car. Plenty of metered street parking. The line to order moved fairly quickly. We ordered our food and grabbed a table outside. We started with a tea, coffee and a pastry (pear something). The coffee was the only thing we didn't like. It had a burnt taste. We shared the black mission fig French toast. This is not your typical French toast! It's a thick crusty, sourdough bread that you top with creme fraiche, syrup and figs. Delicious! We also shared the Beef brisket lettuce wraps. Brisket was perfect! Crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The toppings for the wrap were perfect. You have a little salty, creamy and pickled! Must try! read more

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So, Is Destroyer a trendy LA restaurant with very instagrammable food? Yes, yes it is. However, it is definitely more than that. The food is beautifully plated and full of life, colors and textures. The entire restaurant is an experience. The aesthetic is on point. This is a place I have to visit any time that I find myself in Culver City. I appreciate the amount of vegetarian/vegan modifications that can be made. I have never had an issue when asked to modify items. The real art behind the food can often be found in the layers. It is difficult to explain, but it feels as though the food texture, spices, and energy changes and alters in each bite. You can tell by eating the food that there is pure genius and passion behind each and every dish. Today I decided to have the Koshihikari Rice Porridge without the egg (I am not a fan of eggs). This dish contains-poached organic egg, roasted leeks, carmelized broccoli, burnt onion, puffed rice and black garlic. This dish is very savory and perfectly put together. I also had the lemon ginger tonic which was very refreshing. Street parking is not difficult to find as this restaurant seems to be hidden. Thank you so much Destroyer, I love you! read more

Destroyer - Koshihikari Rice Porridge - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

Love how truly unique the menu is. Normally I hate buying things like avocado toast and french toast when I eat out, but I would do it here. Everything feels so intentional and purposeful and creative. LOVED their drink menu. One of the best lattes I've had in a while :) Got the American Wagyu Beef Tartare, which was delicious! It was very rich though, so the last few bites were kind of a lot... but overall I enjoyed it. We also shared a milk chocolate cremeux. TBH not really sure what it was but sure it was tasty! It is very sweet though. Would definitely come back to check out the rest of their menu. This place is an order-at-the-counter kind of place, which is probably good since it does get pretty busy. There are street parking options, and it wasn't too bad finding a spot. What a fun experience! read more

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The food is well thought out and executed. So many restaurants place too much emphasis on presentation while neglecting flavor. NOT HERE! Everything I've had here, I have loved! I try to go at least once a week. I highly recommend making this a must on your list of "go to" restaurants. And tell a friend; as I do. read more

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It's a really cute place with absolutely beautiful and delicious food. My issue with it is that it doesn't run well as a cafe because of the volume of people that want to eat here on a Saturday afternoon. It was difficult to find our own tables then we waited 30 minutes for the first dish to come out. We then had to wait an additional 20 minutes for my sandwich to come out. I also found the food to be a bit pricey. read more

Destroyer - Loaded Avocado Confit - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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I came here for weekend lunch because of the high ratings on yelp.. and we maybe ordered too much, but we had to leave it there, partly because of the taste but just they gave a lot of food. The best dish was the herb avocado, and the worse, well... I just couldn't make the bridge for the sunchoke soup with banana-- it just tasted weird and not satifying. where most of the dishes seemed to lack in salt, the spelt porridge definitely had too much salt. $70 with tip for all of this folks. It was just weird. I also realized that scandi/nordic experiemental cuisine is not my thing. Pretty to look at, it simply doesn't taste good. read more

Destroyer - Herbed avocado dish - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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There are only a few cafes where you can totally elevate your breakfast/brunch experience and Destroyer is one of those. I love visiting it alone, with husband or friends to absolutely enjoy an art of food, coffee and presentation. Highly recommended for those who need some beauty and "me time"! read more

I love this place. It's where I go if I want to pretend I'm in Copenhagen. Food is creative. The kitchen is clean and visible. The staff is nice too! read more

Good spot for a nice, very expensive, outdoor lunch. This is definitely your pretentious, modern LA dining experience at its finest in the best way possible. The menu has several items that are unrecognizable, the prepared dish is essentially everything deconstructed, and the food is expensive for the portion size you end up receiving. But again, it's so LA and that makes it wonderful. I met a friend for lunch here and we were both able to get out of here for about $30 each with ordering a lunch dish and a coffee. We both had strollers with babies and were able to comfortably sit outside with them. Plus, the food is good. It's just small portions for roughly $20-30 a plate. I got the chicken schnitzel and my friend got the french toast. Service was very quick and very friendly. I appreciated that given there was a steady line of people ordering the entire time. It's a nice place to spend time connecting over good, high priced, yet high quality food. read more

I've heard good things about Destroyer despite it's name and the connotation that a destroyer naturally... destroys things. And to clear things up, Destroyer is a hipster attempt at healthy food. If you have high expectations for this place, Destroyer will destroy them. If you love overpriced healthy food, then this place will be for you. I got the chicken confit and it was good for the first 4 bites, then it got really boring and bland. Like I literally got bored of eating it. The flavors were unique yes but they don't mix well. After a few bites, the flavors just meld and become a goop of disappointment. I can see the hype and trendiness of Destroyer but I couldn't bring myself to love it. So should you eat here? Absolutely. Should you keep eating here? Debatable. read more

Destroyer - Rice Porridge - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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Destroyer is my type of place: really good quality, fresh food with innovative ingredient combinations. Maybe a tiny bit pretentious, but it works. You may look at the menu and think "there's no way these things go together in one dish" but they do. Trust. Like the sweet potato latte, which tasted like warmly-spiced pie. Don't sleep on this drink! We started with a fresh salad with mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and gouda. It came in almost bite-size packages that included all the different components. Then came the rich and comforting rice porridge that had the most delicious black garlic sauce. I would definitely order these two dishes again. Seating is tricky, and we had to wait for a good while (even after our drinks came out) before finding a shared table. This was a weekday morning too, but the wait is worth it for the food. read more

It's very difficult to find anyone trying to do anything new with breakfast/brunch without it turning into an unhealthful mess soo was really pleased to find this place. Had the sweet potato waffle and was surprised to find very tasty kale in it (I usually hate kale). Service is good, patio is not on a main thoroughfare so not a whole lot of cars going by. Not exactly the most convenient place to get to by public transportation, but worth it. Definitely coming back. read more

Stopped by vespertine this morning and decided to have breakfast at vespertine sister restaurant and it did not disappoint. Refreshing coffee, fresh & delicious strawberries with toast. Good quality breakfast at a very relaxing area read more

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After many meals at destroyer, I think my 5 star review is long overdue. The first time I had destroyer it was right after they opened. It was scary how delicious it was, and how well oiled they were even in the beginning. The dishes were beautiful, the drinks were crafted, and every single bite was perfect. I've had a good amount of the menu. My favorites are the chicken confit, all the beautiful salads, the beef tartare, the sun choke soup, and really just everything. I haven't had a single bad dish and it's always an art piece. Anyway Kahn definitely freaks me out, he's definitely an alien. read more

Destroyer has the most beautiful and delicious food! I visited this hidden gem, which is tucked away in this pocket of Culver City with super cool, futuristic, abstract and industrial buildings, for brunch! I enjoyed a chickpea stew with eggs and a polenta cake and the cantaloupe bowl with coconut yogurt and tapioca pearls. I so appreciate food that is appealing to the eyes and palate! Get there early, there is often a line! read more

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Has to be my favorite breakfast in LA. They get busy, be patient all you transplant Angelenos. Be glad it's not France, you'd have to wait two hours. Every dish is lovingly crafted and so tasty. Even the tea is so well sourced. Everything offered is the best quality and worth the trip. My faves are the brown butter eggs and the loaded avocado confit with burrata and prosciutto. Also, the Morita Chili Honey in the deli case is my other higher power. You have to buy it. I put it on everything from biscuits to pizza. It's literally the best. read more

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Completely and totally worth it! I've been thinking about the rice porridge every day since I first tried it. Imaginative dishes with fresh full flavors. Be prepared to sit outdoors. read more

You are definitely paying the extremely high aesthetic tax for brunch in Culver City. I actually came here for a birthday brunch with my partner we ordered three things and the bill was almost $80. I had the rice porridge with onion, which was interesting, but I felt it was a little bit too salty and Rich. The blueberry bowl was really pretty and really delicious but I don't think it was like $20 pretty and delicious service was really fast. We got our food very quickly and the staff were very kind. They only have outdoor seating, so if you don't mind sitting outside, it's really nice (which is great if the weather is nice, and not so a great if the weather isn't ) Overall the spot it's just really Instagramabble , but I definitely don't think I'll be coming here again just because of the steep price. read more

I'm not going to lie and say that the fact that Jordan Kahn has a relatively accessible restaurant isn't a plus in my book...it is. It was also a bonus that I THINK he took our order. Squealing... To be honest, I expected a bigger crowd but maybe we got lucky when we showed up around noon on a Sunday. (Or we thank the folks that are too hungover to wake up before noon to grab something to eat!) It's definitely a "fast casual" sort of spot - you order in the restaurant off their projected menu, take your number and wait for the food to come. And all the food came in rapid succession so that you basically have everything in front of you within 10 minutes of sitting. There were five of us and we ended up sharing six things plus a couple pastries (banana muffin and a croissant). Baby potatoes, beef tartare, Icelandic Rye Bread, Spelt Porridge, Chicken Confit, Avo Toast. Pretty much everything was visually a work of art. And we enjoyed most everything we ordered as well. We were split on whether we liked the spelt porridge better or the chicken confit (which came in porridge form) better. Both were super comforting and could probably have been consumed by the bucketful. But my absolute favorite was the beef tartare. If there's such a thing as a beef tartare salad, this was it. It was light, refreshing and meaty all at once. We were also split on the Icelandic Rye Bread. Brothers were just kinda "eh" but hubby and I felt that the more we chewed, the more compelled we were to take the next bite. I loved the texture and the jam that came with was tasty without being overly sweet. We also ended up taking a doggy biscuit to go. Out of curiosity, I smelled it and felt like I could easily have taken a bite. Anyway, great spot to enjoy some out-of-the-box dining. The plating, setting, etc. elevated what's normally a pretty mundane Sunday morning ritual. Cool area, too. Check it out! read more

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*** In Short *** Upscale food served up in a chill, casual environment. *** In Depth *** For years, one of my friends has been trying to sell me on Destroyer, singing its praise and how it's absolutely worth the two hour drive out from where I stay when I'm visiting SoCal. I finally got around to trying it this past trip, and, well, I can't say it quite lived up to the hype, unfortunately. Set in somewhat isolated part of town, Destroyer oozes with industrial-hipster chic: for better or worse, it's exactly the kind of thing that attracts us Instagramming millennials. And while the chill vibes and picnic table style seating might give you the impression that this is a casual sandwich/soup/salad type of lunch joint, it's really anything but, offering dishes like spelt, chicken confit, and beef tartare, all of which we tried and found enjoyable, but not particularly standout or memorable otherwise. ***Accessibility Info*** Venue - The inside where you actually order is not accessible at all, with one or two large steps to get in, while the outside seating is a mix of accessible and not. So, bring a friend if you want to stop by! Bathroom - Didn't check them out. read more

Destroyer - There's some (a lot, actually) of beef tartare hidden under there - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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Disappointed with service. Waited over an hour for my food. After checking in with wait staff several times, I finally went inside to ask the kitchen where they've admitted to not starting my order... I can't review the food, unfortunately, because I never got mine. My friends finished their meals though! read more

Destroyer - Pretty cool selection of ceramics and woven items. - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

Came here for a quick lunch on a Saturday afternoon. This place has a well-deserved hyped and very busy with a line all the way outside the restaurant to the street. I would suggest divide and conquer, someone get seats while the other person gets the order if you are dining in and desperate. They have ample seating outside the restaurant but it was still packed. Parking, however, was surprisingly easy with a lot of street parking. Their menu is very unique with a lot of eclectic choices. I would definitely study the menu before going, you don't want to be the guy holding up the whole line. I went with American Wagyu Tartare with a Pain Au Chocolat and double chocolate chip cookie for dessert. American Wagyu Beef Tartare Flavor is there. The beef tartare part is excellently seasoned and savory. It made me proud to be a carnivore. The presentation is also very nice. It has a bed of very crispy lightly salted chips layered above the beef tartare. The only complain is that I had to dig through those chips to get to that savory juicy goodness which was sometimes not pleasant. Pain Au Chocolat Flaky with a soft crispy texture is exactly how you would want your croissant to feel like. It was fluffy like a cloud with a delicious chocolate in the middle. The chocolate also did not make the bread soggy like most Pain au Chocolat. Double chocolate chip cookie If you are a fan of chocolate, this will be a perfect for you. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Texture-wise, it was perfect. They also add that customary salt to give that kick to the flavor. This is quite a thick and heavy cookie though, so heed the warning of don't overeat. Great place, Great vibe and very friendly and patient staff. I am looking forward to returning and trying more of the menu. read more

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I got the Organic Turkey Confit Ciabatta, which was a *very* disappointing $30 sandwich, including tip. The sandwich was very salty, difficult to eat, and shredded turkey wasn't fresh. The highlights of the menu description I was excited for were the "crispy turkey skin", which in reality was very unappetizing (did not eat it, see picture I uploaded), and the thing they called "Barbara's arugula" which just ended up being regular arugula, and not what you see in their picture. I have never had Barbara's arugula, although not sure if that's even a thing, and was curious about what I was seeing in their picture. What I did like was the crispy ciabatta bread, but it was sooo thin that the sandwich got destroyed into pieces when trying to eat it. Perhaps it was fitting for the restaurant name. Just imagine trying to eat a sandwich made from crackers. I finished the rest with a fork. Service was friendly, but slow. Took about 20 minutes to get the sandwich, and it wasn't a busy period. I also previously tried their avocado confit which was great, and their beef tartare which had zero flavor or aroma. read more

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Perfect spot for brunch. The food was delicious and unique. Beautiful presentation. Lots of interesting flavors and textures that I truest enjoyed. One of my favorite place in LA. read more

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This place definitely puts great looking food on the table. I ordered the ricotta gnudi (had to ask the lady at the cashier what a gnudi was) and it was pretty pleasing and comforting. I wasn't a big fan of the baked greens as it was neither crunchy or soft, though it did add a bit of texture to the overall soft dish. My partner ordered the black cod and pretty much enjoyed it as well! Mentioned the toast was a bit heavy and full of grains. I had high hopes with this restaurant as I heard great things about it but the food did not blow me away. It was pleasant and interesting but maybe I was expecting too much. The presentation and vibes helped a lot and I will definitely be back to try other items on their menu and stare at their beautiful selection of housewares in the store read more

Destroyer - Smoked Black Cod - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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My review is strictly based on the three dishes we ordered: piece of quiche, chicken confit and roasted mushrooms and potato salad. Quiche (4/5)-moist, thick generous portion and flavorful. Came with a side of pear (?) jam which paired well together. I knocked 1 point off because they could improve on the crust. Chicken confit (5/5)- beautiful presentation, looks like a mossy garden. This dish will be perfect if you are recovering from a cold, great comfort dish. For me it reminded me of an upscale congee/porridge. Chicken was tender and the broth was amazing. Don't be alarmed when you dig in and see pinkness (it's some kind of fruit, raspberry or strawberry?) interesting combination but it works Roasted mushroom potato salad (5/5)-if I lived close by I can eat this salad everyday for lunch. Filling and bursting with flavors, very refreshing and healthy. Make sure to dig into the dish and mix everything well so that you have a bite of the soft cheese hidden below. Final comments: I have to say, the taste and flavors of the confit and salad really reminded me of the Michelin rated restaurants I tried in Europe, just that the portions here are way bigger and prices are lower. Granted this is not a fancy sit down restaurant but it will give your tastebuds a treat. I'll be back with friends! read more

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My friend invited me here because she wanted to treat me for my birthday (super sweet!). I was stoked because the food and exterior both looked great. There were lots of people in line, my friend managed to snag us a table, and the menu sounded delicious. I ordered: - beef tartare: not much flavor and very salty. I loved the potato chips but based off the menu description I thought the potato would come in another form. The grains threw me off because I was not expecting for them to be mixed into the tartare. It left me feeling empty and icky. My boyfriend tried this as well (he loves beef tartare) and also couldn't get behind it. - mocha: extremely grainy despite my trying to mix it multiple times and spilling a bunch. Not strong at all, save for the strong grainy taste of cocoa powder. - beets: rich, overwhelming had a sickly sweet tacky texture that made me put the fork down after 2 bites. - chicken confit: tasted and looked like chicken thighs I left in the instant pot for too long and soaked in oily soup. I was really put off by this dish, which is unfortunate because this was pricier than the other two dishes. There were a couple chunky slices of zucchini that looked brown and overcooked. I could not bring myself to try it. Everything was overpriced for how it tasted and they didn't even bring us water. Considering everyone else's raving reviews, I'd love to know what I missed here! I tried my best to order multiple dishes I've seen reviewed and they all missed the mark. Such a bummer! read more

If you seriously looking for creative and quality fusion food. Maybe brunch or lunch. Check this place. Taste with artistic presentation of the looking. All harmonized with the way to serve. Don't forget the desert too! read more

Let's be honest, it's the name that brought me in. I'm not in this part of town, but I figured I can experience this easier than Vespertine, so one Saturday I found myself over, walking in to try one of their chocolate croissants. This was probably the most expensive one (considering this included the frustrating Healthy LA fee, etc.) I've ever bought, but it was also really good. During Easter, there was a limited edition offer of three different croissant sandos and I figured this would be a great way to immerse myself into what Destroyer really has to offer. Copied directly from their site, they were: Rhubarb, Lemongrass, Red Fruits, Passionfruit Apricot, Kumquat, Ginger, Blueberry Butterfly Pea Flower, Violet, Black Currant First off, these were huge. It took me about 2 days to get through all of them, and well, they were certainly unique. I think I favored the one that had Blueberry and Violet (the topping was violet over yellow or pink). I'm glad I tried them, but I preferred the classic chocolate one I had initially. Now they're doing beignets for Mother's Day and I wanted to jump on this, but the website isn't very user friendly when it comes to requesting pickup; it should be default let you know what times/dates are available instead of inputting times only to get the whole 'your item is not available at the time selected' message. And why is it these specials that you can only order for pickup are not available in-store? This stuff actually sounds rather appealing. If you are over in this area, most likely you have already tried this place but it's worth a look even if you're from across town. read more

Out of the way hip/avant garde cafe for daytime brunch and lunch. Get the Charcoal limeade with mint , I think it was $7 . Excellent, I actually got an extra one to take back to my hotel .I tried the Icelandic bread with butter and spiced pear jam - it's an acquired taste but I kinda liked it. The caramelized chickpea dish is excellent but it did have an egg in it - so if you don't eat those you won't want this. The cold smoked cod with Japanese "waffle" (it's really a fish shaped Taiyaki ) is interesting but there's lots of dill and it won't be for everyone . The avocado confit is ok but I felt the avocado was a little hard or unripe . Their baked goods are great though ,I tried the coconut bundt cake and it's gooey and tasty . Painfully hip but you're in LA so go try it . read more

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Everything was amazing. I really loved how the flavors complemented one another, not to mention the service and the aesthetic as a whole. I loved to look at their shelves! Lots of unique and interesting items available for purchase so you can take something special home :) flavors and textures were all incredibly decadent -- some were a bit too complex for my liking... so just be careful what you order. With breakfast, classic goes a long way. Highly recommend the toast! read more

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