Alina was friendly and helpful. The food at Urban Plates is always good. And I always have to…read moregrab a cookie.

Spending time with the family, and since we were in the area, we decided to go to Urban Plates…read more Urban Plates is located in the Playa Vista compound. The restaurant has a friendly, casual atmosphere. As we entered the restaurant, we were politely and warmly welcomed by the staff. The menu consists of a lot of options for a variety of different tastes. After reviewing the menu board, you order food at the service counter, given a table marker, and seat yourself. When your order is ready, it will be brought to your table. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger. The burger consists of a grass fed beef patty, tasty bacon, tomato, lettuce, pickles, a spread of thousand island dressing, all contained within a slightly grilled brioche bun. The burger comes with seasoned fries. I asked for a side of ranch for dipping my fries. The herb ranch dressing was excellent!

This is by far one of the best poke bowls and açaí bowls in LA!…read more They are so thoughtful with their presentation of the food! They care about customer satisfaction! Overall the ambiance is great

Right off the bat I thought this place was hipster, but then I sat there waiting on my food and it…read morewas a vibe. There were real plants everywhere! It felt like I was in a garden. Kinda nice until I realized what if there's spiders! lol Anyway the food was alright, I got the get in my belly bowl. One thing I didn't like was the mix of fish, it literally was a mix like it looked like ground fish. I wasn't a fan. Be sure to select on or the other if you want whole chunks of fish! The drinks were pretty refreshing. I did have one really big con though was the menu. I felt overwhelmed looking through it. Each item on the menu had such a long description. I felt pressured to just pick something also because there were people behind us. I also thought it was a bit expensive also. Somehow we spent 57$ on two bowls and two drinks. Not sure if I'd go to be honest. If you try it and let know what you think :)

|[ u n v a r i a b l e l o v e ]| This review was a long…read moretime coming- this is my fav vegan resto! The quality and service is consistently great and I LOVE how delicious everything is. My go to is the Seoul bowl it's so good and perfectly marinated while still being health conscious 5/5. The newer tikka masala has been a fav lately- it's veggie based but the spices and flavor are on point, just as delicious as a non-vegan dish! I think with soy meat it could be even better, I'll see if that's an option next time, but this was 4.5/5. West coast shrimp side is really satisfying and savory. I rly should try more items here but it's hard to deviate from my favs haha. |[ s i p ]| Drinks are also decent but the star for me here is the food. I really look forward to more new food items to come. |[ n o t e s ]| Parking lot is small and kinda hit or miss but it's worth it. :) Ambiance- cute brunch spot while still health conscious.

Delightful and tasty hidden gem on Washington Blvd in Marina del Rey. There are several places in…read morethe area, but Variable stands apart with their flavorful and satisfying vegan menu. While I am not at all vegan, it can be a fantastic change of pace when trying a cuisine that is not at all my regular routine. Happily, Variable has tons of choices, and we loved what we got. I was drawn towards the 'N Seoul Bowl' (Korean spicy plant based pork, house marinated Kimchi, organic edamame, steamed organic spinach, carrot, steamed broccoli, onion , organic shiitake, topped with green onion and sesame seeds and side organic quinoa). So good, a bit spicy, and so many flavors on the plate it was impossible to not only love it, but I could not finish it, either. That goes from all their dishes. They are big, and in our experience, it came out piping hot soon after ordering it. My companion tried the 'Indian Tikka Masala' (homemade Indian curry, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, yellow squash, potatoes, cabbage, chickpea, micro green, Served with blend wild Jasmin rice and Indian Flat Bread). Tastes so fresh, hearty, with just enough of a kick to it. I look forward to trying some of their other dishes, too. The burger that the table near us ordered looked fantastic. I gotta think that everything here is pretty dang great.

It's the question: do I cook or not...? It's 80 plus in and out there, so not!! But I want cornmeal…read morepancakes! Cafe Vida still has blueberry cornmeal pancakes on the menu and serve breakfast all day!! =O Yes please!! =D Greeted with smiles and seated immediately. Seated outside under shade with the outdoor hubbub of the noonday; but no problems for me, save the lady next to me was trying to know everything I was eating and drinking!! =\ My server Ana is a sweetheart. She advised me to get the 2+2+2 instead of just the corn cakes; good call Ana!! =) Started with Sangria Vida - delicious! My plate: two cornmeal blueberry cakes, two scrambled eggs with cheese and chicken cilantro chorizo. The eggs taste farm fresh. The food is quality fresh and delicious and did I mention fresh?! I ate until I was stuffed; almost finished everything save my pancakes....left just under a quarter. After eating, sat for bit and wrote in my datebook and sipped on sangria; beautiful day to while away at Cafe Vida - come check y'all! =D

This might very well be the best breakfast spot on the west side. I don't think I've ever had…read moreservice like the way they do it here. They waiters always check on you, if you need a coffee refill, very kind and funny staff. The overall environment is very lively! Now let's get to the good stuff; the food was amazing! I ordered their turkey burger scramble which also came with two pancakes. There were other items that caught my eye, and I'll be more than happy to come back and try those other times. For this day I wanted to find something that included both sweet and savory items. It was the perfect thing to order, along with my iced vanilla latte. Thank you Cafe Vida and staff for everything, I will definitely be coming back soon.

Pedro is absolutely first class and an ace professional! Welcoming, hospitable, and his staff is a…read moredirect reflection of him. The food is always amazing, and the service and atmosphere are what brings me back everyday! The neighboring restaurants should take notes... top tier execution. We also use Mendo for our office catering. Always amazing!

Mendocino Farms never disappoint . Their menu is so good I never know what to order. Parking is…read moreeasy, service is friendly. Order on counter and they bring to your table. Inside and outside tables. Cozy and clean.

OMG OMG OMG !!! Soooooo good ! We got the Mediterranean chickpea bowl and the chicken Caesar bowl,…read moreMac and cheese and a side of chickpea fritters The fritters were out of this world!! The sauces were the best I've ever had. The aioli and carrot sauce the bowls were so delicious but I do like the chickpea more than the " chicken " I wish this place was closer to us in burbank. I'd eat here all the time. I can t wait to come back! The raspberry cake is the bomb too. This place has the best vegan food I've had in forever. Had to get a couple orders or chickpea nuggets to go. I can't live without them To top it off the owners of the restaurant heather anc Jenny were here and were so sweet and friendly. I love to support small businesses with lovely people who put their hearts into the incredible menu

If you're a normal person, this place tastes like booty…read more My group got the burger and chicken sandwich and it was... definitely a flavor. Yuck. The drinks were ok. Nothing crazy. The service was somewhat questionable, with us having to ask for napkins and our last drink, and them telling us we already have it, when we clearly didn't. The tables are also microscopic and the biggest one only fits 2 people. Yeah, probably won't ever be back for some yucky expensive food. The hot sauce bottles were all near empty, if that's any indication of the flavors. The places looks cute and all but yeah, no thanks.

This place is my new favorite breakfast / brunch place…read more I've been exploring their menu and my favorites have become the following which also aligns to their most popular dishes. Pastrami Sammie (sandwich) Softest, thick, & juicy slices of pastrami) Salame Rosa (sandwich) Delicious salami, arugula, & mozzarella cheese but today they swapped it on the menu with ricotta & I said, "Yes, please!" Ricotta & Jam Toast This speaks for itself. Just a yummy combination. Avocado Toast Comes thickly layered with chunky avocado bits and elegantly layered with the almost translucently sliced thin circled radishes that is decorated in a beautiful row on top...delish! There is plenty of seating inside and out. Inside has air conditioning. They also have a great selection on coffee, espresso, lattes, and more. You can't go wrong with whatever you decide to order. A must try!

We went here for breakfast with friends on a Saturday morning. It was not too busy and the line…read moremoved quickly. You order at the counter and get a number, then food comes out to you. My husband and I ordered the BLT and cinnamon roll to share. Cinnamon roll was more bread-y than gooey and it tasted more like a brioche bun but I liked it overall. The BLT was fine, good but nothing special. They have a ton of pastries here that looked good but we didn't get since the cinnamon roll was so huge. Street parking only, we found metered parking in front of the restaurant.

After a long day of work I wanted to grab something healthy on the way home. I stopped in rather…read moreexhausted. As soon as I approached the counter, Hector greeted me with a smile. He was very welcoming and friendly. He asked if I had an idea of what I wanted. I let him know I was looking for a bowl. He pointed out the two favorites. I decided on the chicken Tinga. I ordered a drink as well and another worker Edward suggested the Watermelon Margarita. They were both very upbeat and engaging and seemed to enjoy their job. Hector made the drink, it was soooo good When the food came out it was very disappointing. I received rice that had been scraped from the bottom of the pot. It was very hard and hurt my tooth as I bit in. I went back and showed Hector. He apologized and said that should never happen. He then went back himself and remade it. That bowl tasted so much better than the first time, It was delicious. It seems that good service is a little harder to come by now days. I appreciate both of these guys bringing a great attitude and providing amazing customer service. It makes the atmosphere of the restaurant very pleasant and welcoming and can really make or break a dining experience.

Always come here, great food and great service Hector…read morehelped me out Today, great young man. Got the fuego bowl and it was amazing. Thanks to Hector and the crew in the back to making lunch/ dinner smooth and tasty.

Super cool place. Bathroom is clean, and dude with a beard is really nice…read more This restaurant is clean and good So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

Found this place by chance, very cool! Staff was awesome, let me customize my order since it was my…read morefirst time, that's the kind of customer service that will keep me coming back. I ordered the Thai Brussel sprouts and tenders, 2 regular & 1 Nashville hot. The Greek yogurt ranch was ok, but I like that it was a healthy option. Tenders were substantial and the hot one has a kick The inside was clean, simple layout and I would definitely come back!

I've been going to this location for years and they NEVER disappoint, they are fast and affordable…read more Anything you order is going to be the best! I love it here and I wish I could patronize them every day! If you haven't tried them visit real soon.

I've been a loyal customer of Mike's Deli since they were in their original location across the…read morestreet, and they have never disappointed. Their sandwiches are absolutely delicious every single time - fresh, generously made, and packed with flavor. What really sets Mike's apart is the consistency. The sandwich makers are true experts who know how to build the perfect sandwich. Whether you're craving turkey, pastrami, roast beef or one of their specialty creations, everything is made with care and high quality ingredients. They also have every side you could want to go with your sandwich, making it easy to turn a quick lunch into a satisfying meal. The deli is always spotless, which says a lot about how much pride they take in their business, and the staff is consistently friendly, welcoming, and efficient. After all these years, Mike's Deli is still one of my favorite places for an amazing sandwich. If you're looking for one of the best deli sandwiches in Los Angeles, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!