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So EGG-cited that there's finally a quality Vietnamese coffee shop in West LA! I've BEAN looking for a spot serving up Vietnamese coffee (which is arguably my favorite type considering how strong and flavorful it is), and I was so happy to see that Dol opened up in Santa Monica! This cafe serves up a wide variety of Vietnamese coffee-based drinks and Vietnamese-influenced fruit smoothies, as well as other options such as matcha. I obviously had to order their Vietnamese Egg Coffee (50% sweetness), which is super hard to find and execute in my opinion, and I was very impressed with both the quality of their coffee and egg foam, which were so authentic. Highly recommend checking out this spot for high quality, authentic Vietnamese coffee that you won't have to drive to OC/South LA for! I'll definitely be back to try more of their Vietnamese coffee, and to get some work done with their free parking lot, free WiFi, and plentiful indoor seating/outlets! read more

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Vietnamese coffee here is the BEST! Wonderful staff. So kind. Easy parking in back. What more needs to be said? read more

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Drink: - Vietnamese iced coffee: on the sweeter side, great flavor, decent Vietnamese coffee for West LA Ambiance: - plenty of seating, fast wifi, and outlets! - Parking: there is a small parking lot at the back of the store, or take your chances with street read more

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The watermelon mousse was super good. Made with real watermelon, so it didn't taste like that artificial stuff. It's essentially a blended watermelon slush with sweet cream throughout and I added the mango star jellies! Yum! Inside they have seating and people tend to bring their laptops and do work there. I also love there's a parking lot in the back, as well as metered parking in the area. I will come back to try more drinks! read more

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DOL coffee shop is such a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The shop is clean and modern, the service is quick, and the drinks rock. I love how customizable they are. There are plenty of sweet liquid treats to choose from. And they're delicious. Don't skip the creamy matcha! I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. read more

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Everyone is so sweet and very efficient! I got my coffee in 2 mins! Great job to everyone read more

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From Redondo to Santa Monica! So excited Dol's finally expanding its presence to this side of town. The venue was super nice, well-lit huge space with plenty of seats and high-ceiling. Could see myself spending hours either just chilling and reading or even working. Dedicated parking space was certainly bonus points! As they specialized in Vietnamese coffee, so obviously that's the must-have. My husband got the hot egg coffee which he loved as the strong Vietnamese coffee was balanced with creaminess from the egg foam. You could also tailor the sweetness level to your liking for which we opted for 75%. I got the Salted Creamy Coffee, basically their strong Vietnamese coffee with salted cream top. Really loved it as well. Not overly acidic despite the coffee flavor stood really strong. read more

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This new spot is so good. They make a crazy great Magonada. I always get it with boba. The service is always great. Combine it with good vibes and you have a winning recipe. Please try this place. You will be back again and again and again. Become a member and receive points towards a free drink. read more

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I'm so happy that there's finally an Asian owned Matcha spot in the west side! I will definitely be coming here often and supporting! I got the Coco matcha which is coconut water with Matcha foam! Super delicious and refreshing! I also met the owner who is very sweet! Definitely were checking out. It seems like a very popular spot to work! There is a lot of seats and the space itself is very spacious! read more

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I've found a new favorite viet coffee spot! Plenty of room to work in as well. The service was very friendly and fast. They also have self ordering screens. Plenty of parking in the back. I got the viet coffee with 25% sweetness and it was bomb!!! Highly recommend it! They also serve boba so I can't wait to come back and try that next!!! read more

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Loved being able to go to a vietnamese coffee shop on the west side in Santa Monica. I have tried their location by Gardena and it is incredibly consistent. Nice strong viet coffee, and the egg foam on top adds the perfect amount of custardy deliciousness that I crave. Go before they blow up and get huge lines! read more

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Dol Coffee has my favorite Vietnamese coffee on the west side. Everything is so flavorful and perfectly balanced without ever being too sweet. I also love the ice they use. It somehow makes the drinks even better and keeps everything tasting super fresh. The employees are always so nice and welcoming, and the service is incredibly fast even when they're busy. The parking is also really easy and convenient, which makes stopping by so much better. Definitely one of my new favorite coffee spots. read more

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Margarita C.

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The salted creamy coffee is super good! The service was amazing. I love how there's many places to sit so you can study/work read more

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New Coffee Spot in Santa Monica?? Sign me up, personally it was a little too late in the day to try a strong vietnamese coffee, so I opted for the ice blended banana coffee instead, absolutely delicious! Definitely a summer drink!! The staff was so friendly with answering questions and bringing the coffee to my table, the music isn't super loud which is nice, and around the evening hours there aren't many people so it's not too loud, making it a great environment to work or relax. DOL Coffee House is now added to my favorite coffee places for sure, I'll be back to try different drinks! read more

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By far the cleanest and friendliest staff I've encountered this year. All their drinks are perfect. I've tried them all and my favorite is the mango mousse. It's perfection! read more

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Welcome to the neighborhood DOL Coffee House! I love Vietnamese coffee and for their soft opening I tried the Vietnamese egg coffee with oat milk and if was delicious! The space is large, welcoming, and cozy. The staff were wonderful and so kind. 5 stars for the drink, ambiance, and service. I am looking forward to frequently visiting! read more

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Dominic E.

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Great place to hang out and grab a cold coffee or smoothie. Very clean and spacious cafe area. The Vietnamese black ice coffee with a cream top was the perfect pick me up after a day at the beach. They have self service kiosks but before I could order the staff was very attentive and took my order. Great spot. read more

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Gisela R.

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Tried this new coffee shop today and loved it! Everyone was extremely nice, welcoming, and the service was super fast. The whole experience felt smooth and friendly from start to finish. Definitely coming back! read more

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Al O.

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I order boba at least once a week on average from various shops and I've never before seen such an empty drink served! Yes, this was "no ice", and yes, the menu does let you know it "may not be all the way full" but this felt like a rip off for a $7 drink. As I said, I order boba all the time - they may often leave an inch or so from the top but this felt egregious! I had suggested ordering here with a friend and felt embarrassed for this so ended up treating as a result. Note, the image was edited to remove the sticker label with identifiable information. read more

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They took over the old Kristy Kream location. There's a parking lot in the back. I got the salted creamy coffee. It is very strong just like a proper Vietnamese coffee should be. I'm very happy to have a new place to get coffee and boba ! They have a vast menu. I need to come back to try more items I saw other customers drinking . read more

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Finally!! A good matcha and coffee spot out here in Santa Monica. Growing up in San Jose, CA, I've been missing a good ol cup of good Vietnamese coffee every now and then. Staff is very kind and the drinks are great!! Don't miss out, this is an A+ spot! read more

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Jordan M.

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Solid spot, great selection of delicious iced coffee drinks. Big fan of being able to reduce the sweet level as well to 25%... street parking is plentiful, metered. Very bright and clean inside. Great area for a different kind of coffee shop with unique flavors like coconut, banana and avocado. Would drop in again for a refresher. read more

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Welcome to the neighborhood, DOL! Honest to God, it's a pleasant surprise to see a Vietnamese coffee shop open in Santa Monica. For anyone interested, the drinks are all made in a a standard Vietnamese preparation. No steamed milk or espresso here, but plenty of phin filter coffee mixed with plenty of fun flavors. I got a banana coffee and it reminded me a lot of the type of drinks I'd find in Garden Grove. Deep, bitter black coffee mixed with the sweetness and creaminess of banana. Strong flavors only here! For people new to this type of place, think of it as something between a standard American coffee shoo and a boba tea cafe. A great place to take a family or a quick date. Staff is friendly as well! read more

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I've never been to DOL Coffee, but I'm a lover of Vietnamese Coffee. My first time here, the place looks great, the space is very friendly and the staff are very nice. I tried Avocado Coffee for the first time and it's amazing. I'm so happy to have a great Vietnamese Coffee place close to where I live, I'll definitely be back. read more

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I was so excited to see Dol open on the westside! We don't have any great Vietnamese coffee shops or many coffee shops that offer AUTHENTIC viet coffee. This location is so beautiful, bright, big, and I appreciate the viet music playing softly in the background. Workers are so sweet and will walk you through the menu or flavors if needed. All of the coffee drinks and coffee are great, I personally love the salt coffee. Welcome Dol, and thank you for bringing Vietnamese coffee to Santa Monica! read more

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Leslie G.

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Loveee this place, the staff is incredibly sweet and friendly and every drink I've tried is delicious! I personally love the matcha creamy coffee, the matcha cold foam adds the perfect sweetness and earthiness to balance the strong coffee. Recently tried the Thai cloudy and it was delicious, will definitely try with boba in the future! read more

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Amazing new spot that opened up on Wilshire blvd! The ambiance inside is so clean and eye pleasing! Had little bits of Vietnam throughout and I thought that was refreshing for Santa Monica. I tried 3 Coffees the first time I was there. And in the order of my most favorite first is the banana coffee, salted cream coffee and the coconut coffee. The banana coffee was so refreshing and tasted amazing with the fresh bananas they used. But don't forget to mix the coffee up because boy, it is strong! Service from the staff is above satisfactory. I got to meet the owner and his personality and vibe is the reason why I've been back everyday since my first try. Highly recommend and what's great is that they are right down the street from Harvest! Nothing beats being able to sip on some amazing coffee and getting my buds right after! Love this place. read more

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was so excited to try this new spot! Easy ordering on a tablet and came out quick! Both coffees we got were delicious. I got the Vietnamese coffee half sweet and was still very sweet! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Kendall C.

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what an awesome new spot!! this place is super spacious with lots of seating (and outlets!). my strawberry matcha was so yummy! and drinks come out super quick. definitely will be coming back to try more! read more

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John M.

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I didn't have a good experience. I ordered a Vietnamese coffee. It's $7 plus 75 cents tax. Fine. I saw the price beforehand. My disappointment was that they filled the cup with ice. I only got a few sips and I was done. The flavor wasn't bad, but not great in my opinion. A came back to show the employee the cup full of ice and to say I wasn't happy. She smiled and said they make it according to a formula and that's the way it is. I asked if she could add a little more coffee. No, she wouldn't. I won't be back read more

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Mango drink was made with real mangoes and they was so good! The cafe itself was beautiful as well. Great addition to the neighborhood.

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Scott H.

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Half sweet salty creamy coffee was delicious! Can't wait to go back. Easy ordering, nice decor.

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Coconut matcha is divine. Not many cafes offer the coconut matcha. Friendly staff. Cute ambience. And parking!

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Love this new place! The Banana Coffee and the Salted Creamy Coffee are amazing! Special thanks to Harvey for making every visit special. read more

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Highlights: Affordable for all, clean and lots of parking. Kids really loved the strawberry banana and Oreo cookie and cream. No surprise there but I loved being able to adjust the sugar content for the kids. Most importantly, price for most drinks were equal to less than $7.50. Can't beat that with all that's going on these days. I was feeling adventurous and got the banana coffee, it's a very interesting mix. If you get a sip of the coffee alone, be advised, its STRONG. A tiny sip will wake you up. I have never had coffee with banana and individually, the flavors are nice but give it a few minutes to melt and once the flavors mix, amazing. It was a good way to wrap up our weekend in Santa Monica. Would do it again!! read more

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I love it here, unfortunately there is a lack of nutrition information... my go to drinks are the salted creamy coffee and the banana coffee. Wakes you right up. read more

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Tried DOL for the first time today and it was absolutely delicious! So happy this is a new addition to the area. We got the classic vietnamese coffee and the coconut coffee slushie and both were tasty and refreshing. The staff are very welcoming and ready to explain the menu if you have any questions. Super cute interior, very clean and modern, and a great place to beat the summer heat and get work done. Can't wait to come back and try out other menu items, especially the boba! read more

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Helen N.

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Harvey is the owner and is THE BEST!!! He is the friendliest guy ever, so welcoming. The place is so cute & well decorated. Perfect for working as well. Any drink is so good & you can't go wrong with anything. Love love love this place read more

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Visited DOL today and it was amazing! We got the salted creamy coffee and the banana coffee and both were so amazing. Staff was great, loved the interior and decorations. Will 100% be going back again to try some of their other drinks! I especially have my eye on their strawberry matcha! read more

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You guys should post your hours. Instagram said it was open until 9:00pm but it was closed at 8:20 when we got there. Hours are not on google and yelp? Other than that it was delicious. read more

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1231 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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What time does Dol open?

Dol opens at 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Dol close?

Dol closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

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Does Dol allow dogs?

Yes, Dol allows dogs.

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Does Dol have parking?

Yes, Dol has parking options. Validated Parking

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Yes, Dol has free WiFi.

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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!!

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One of the best croissants I've ever had was given to me from Tartine. Ever since, I've always…read morewanted to visit myself. Parking here on a Sunday morning is fairly difficult on the street. The valet isn't quite worth it if you're only getting a coffee and pastry - almost feels like an upcharge on a lightly pricy snack / drink. That being said, the almond croissant? Worth every penny! The almond croissant has a generous helping of almonds and features a nice, crispy exterior and light, fluffy interior. My excited nibbles sent them bread shards soaring through the air! I also had an iced latte, and i often don't finish my drink the same hour. Well, I did here! The espresso they added was nutty and dark; the ice made it a little watery but it was tasty nonetheless. To enjoy all the goodness, seating is available indoors (for a more rustic feel) and outdoors (for a more garden feel). Come early, though, not only for parking and fresh bread, but also because there may be a short line!

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Paderia Bakehouse

This is one of my professors' favorite places to get Portuguese egg tarts, so obviously my friends…read moreand I needed to check it out. I can see why he loves it -- the egg tarts are very custardy and rich, with a lightly eggy flavor but the sweetness from heavy cream in each bite contrasting to the flaky crust. We also got the red velvet cheesecake, which was pretty standard. The strawberry and cream cookie was massive and I loved the strawberry flavor! It was a little too sweet for me but for the average American palette is probably perfect. There's a parking lot but pretty limited seating (that gets a lot of sun), so plan on taking it to go unless you want to casually borrow a table next door...

I was in Santa Monica and craving some cookies. I saw these recommended on Instagram for their…read morechunky cookies. While the physical location is small, there's outdoor seating to enjoy our sweets and goodies right away. We ordered the peanut butter chocolate, chocolate chip, chocolate chunk sea salt and walnuts, and cookies and cream. We also ordered the pistachio latte and matcha cream top. My favorite cookie was the peanut butter chocolate followed by the chocolate chip walnut with sea salt. My mom's favorite was the chocolate walnut sea salt. The pistachio latte was yummy with real pistachio pieces sprinkled on top

Strawberry shortcake cookie (limited time only) and egg tart

S'mores cookie

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Portuguese Egg Tart

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

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.

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Primo Passo Coffee

Vibe is industrial and modern with cool light fixtures and high ceilings. The place is always…read morepacked with people grabbing coffee and going, ans also sitting and relaxing its a Montana staple! Lattes are delicious, the best in Montana hands down! Delicious and consistent coffee every time, they never miss. Excellent service all of the baristas are welcoming and have great recommendations. This is my fav coffee spot on the westside.

Great coffee. We got the vanilla and hazelnut latte. Smooth! Lines a bit long sometimes here and…read morecan get pretty busy! Service was quick. Casual ambiance.

Cappuccino, coffee cake

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Condiments section.

Holy Grounds at St. Monica

5-star for convenience, good hours, location, service, availability of products, but a 4-star for…read morethe coffee. It's not phenomenal, but nor is a church the typical place to have high quality coffee. I enjoyed the atmosphere, the ability to study and take my time. It's a place of comfort to stay indoors or sit on the outdoor patio. I really enjoyed it here. Pick up a book or some gift item while visiting.

Everything is delicious especially almond croissants tamales everything! The people are really nice…read moretoo

Miso honey- YUM!

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Miso honey - YUM

Layla Bagels & Coffee

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.

I still love this place another year later! Service is fast and friendly to explain the menu!…read moreFood is always very fresh and I love the Laika. The fruit bagel is perfect combo of sweet and a little salty. Small seating area outside and something there's a line to order, but it's very clean!

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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

Open kitchen

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Artichokes

Bread Head

Family-owned & operated

Established in 2024

Small sandwich shop in Westwood-and by the way, one of the best tasting. I love a good veggie…read moresandwich and this one just hit the spot. The Mozzarella sandwich was so amazing . Ciabatta bread stuffed with Ovaline mozzarella, avocado, pickled red onions, loads of fresh alfalfa sprouts (the best part), and with the Za'atar spread. Sooo incredible. A must try. The roast beef sandwich was also fantastic. Ciabatta bread with housemade roast beef, crescenza cheese, arugula, and horseradish/garlic mayo spread. The horseradish was the key ingredient here and sooooo phenomenal. Gotta come back and try the others.

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.

Fish and chips for my birthday lunch

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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