Love Flapjax/ Bru's Wiffle! Both restaurants are in one place! My favorite bowl is the Grain Bowl! I tend to order this often for lunch. My husband ordered a Bru's Burger which has a fried egg, bacon and more. He ordered his on lettuce today. The staff here are always so kind and nice, always checking in to make sure we are happy. There is a back patio which is do friendly! Street parking only. So glad to have this local woman owned restaurant in Santa Monica! read more

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Wanted to go to try Bru's Wiffle but apparently they have combined with Flapjax now. So you get both. I went on a Saturday morning, it was packed. We got seated quickly. Got our waters and order taken. From that point on, the wait began. We did wait quite a while for our food. They were so busy and understaffed. The staff did not do anything wrong, they were busting their butts. I think the issue lies with management perhaps for not employing more people on a weekend. We got the waffle and the waffle scramble. The food itself was good in the sense that the waffle wasn't overcooked. Fresh and big mushrooms, fresh spinach and tomatoes. I think that was the best part. For $21, the egg portion was on the smaller side. I found myself still wanting more eggs when I was done. Waffle was good, it wasn't bad. We had to ask for butter and they gave us butter packets. I was hoping for the whipped butter. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but I wouldn't be opposed it. read more

Flapjax - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Overall, it was a very good experience. I had to wait a long time to order relative to how busy the restaurant was, they were only two other tables that already had their food. I thought she acknowledge me, which I appreciated, but did not bring a menu. I eventually had to ask for one. Although several staff saw me sit and walked by. After ordering my meal, also took quite a while to arrive. In total, I waited over a half an hour for all of those things to occur. The staff was very pleasant and helpful once I ordered. The food had a very lovely flavor, although the pancake was not that fluffy and my eggs requested over medium were over hard. I still enjoyed my meal and the interior is very comfortable. I ordered the huevos rancheros eggs over medium with one pancake. Everything tasted very good. read more

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If you don't try anything else you have to go get that Iced Peanut Butter Mocha Espresso it's a100/10 !!! The customer service here is unmatched. Perfect for a brunch date and it is close to the beach so you might as well make a day out of it. They are doing it right ! read more

Flapjax - Iced PB MOCHA ! - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

First time there and was pleasantly surprised at all the menu choices! I ordered a hamburger with a fried egg, and it was delicious; the bun was slightly sweet, fresh, and soft. The fries were terrific! I was a little disappointed with the size of the burger, since the server told me it was BIG compared to the "smash burger," but it really wasn't. That said, the service was very friendly, but don't come here in a rush because it takes a while. Also, they have a nice patio in the rear, which I was unaware of until coming inside. We will definitely come back. read more

Flapjax - inside - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Flapjax? More like slap-jax, because this food absolutely slaps! It's hands-down my new favorite brunch place in town and will be my top recommendation to anyone visiting from out of town. The menu has about 100 options to choose from (pancakes, waffles, crepes, mimosas, eggs and potatoes, you name it), which is a little overwhelming, but it seems like you can't go wrong. My wife and I split the strawberry shortcake waffle and the cinnamon bun pancakes and savored every single bite. The table next to us got a breakfast burrito that also looked heavenly. Even though the restaurant was full of patrons, our server was prompt and welcoming. Flapjax is one of the few places I would bestow a bonus 6th Yelp star if I could. I will 100% be back for brunch again soon! read more

Flapjax - Cinnamon Bun Pancakes - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Food was really good. Any breakfast was good with chicken. Service was excellent and got one of the matcha teas. Excellent

Delicious food only surpassed by a lovely staff and excellent ambience and decor on the patio. I wish they were open until 10 PM and no children were allowed. read more

Flapjax - Pesto tofu lunch bowl - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

It was okay. Service was mid. Food was overpriced for what it was. Everything tasted like it came from a box. Advice to the restaurant: a Denver omelette. Just make a Denver omelette. The menu is weird! There wasn't a single item on the menu that was a "normal" breakfast dish. Weird thing that they never took my plates. Gave a nice sized tip bc that's what I do, but def won't be back. Yelp you let me down with these 4.4 stars. read more

Great service, amazing list of food items and drinks! We look forward to coming back many more times! read more

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Food is delicious, some of the best brunch items on the menu. Their menu was a bit overwhelming with options - not a bad thing but I ordered the chx and waffles and WOW so good both the waffle and chx was delicious! We also got a the carbonara pasta with a salad - I forget the name of this but it what's goat cheese & Brussels sprouts 10/10. The carbonara pasta was bomb! I also had a green juice but it was more like a smoothie - it was very filling. Everything we ordered was great. The service is fast, staff is extremely friendly and attentive. They have indoor and outdoor dining, great for big groups, kid friendly and for pets (outside). They also have backyard patio for dining. I recommend this for lunch, breakfast and brunch! Can't wait to be back. No pictures to share read more

If you do not mind waiting for your grossly overpriced, served cold food, while they likely prioritize DoorDash, this is for you.

Overall: very spacious, and yummy food, decent patio Food: 4/5 Flapjax Plate: +eggs were tender and moist -potatoes were a little overdone Banana pancake: +Crème brûlée was a nice touch +peanut butter cuts through some of the sugar +banana chunks were in the pancakes and were super soft Service: 4/5 Food came quickly and they checked on us a few times. I had to wait a bit for my ketchup though. Ambiance: 5/5 Nice patio seating. Not super crowded and claustrophobic like many brunch places. read more

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Insane. Out party of 5 got a wellness shot, brioche French toast, frittata, Oreo pancakes, and a breakfast burrito. Service was exceptional. No reservations but we were able to get a table quickly for lunch on the weekend: read more

Fairly delicious buttermilk pancakes, with their own unique texture and flavor that was pretty subtle and not drenched with butter or too fluffy . The karage chicken was off the hook, a complete shocker, actually much better than most of what I've had at Japanese restaurants. That's about it, good decor I guess service is also good I was just saying that to tick the Yelp boxes mostly ....there we go. Actually the waitress that helped us had a pleasant old-school diner type demeanor. The pancakes I would rate at the bottom of the upper tier of LA area pancakes - maybe below Dupars and the griddle Café I don't know. I gotta go back for more accurate assessment. I just love pancakes. read more

Loved it. 5/5 on cost and quality, 3/5 on service. Had to wait a long time for our food, but overall good experience.

Quick update on my review since Bru's Wiffle has moved in and merged with Flapjax. We were a little nervous of how it would all end up, but we love this setup! Everything is on one menu now. Since my daughter's favorite menu item was from Flapjax (the chicken crepe) and mine was from Bru's (The Salad), now everyone can be happy! I was also nervous that the quality of the salad might suffer since the side salads at Flapjax weren't always the best (sometimes a little wilty with some of the leaves tending toward slime), but I'm happy to report that The Salad is as delightful as ever and the quality of the greens is still outstanding. Hope they stay in business - such a great place with very friendly service. Love their outdoor seating area. read more

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This food spot is approximately two years old! They have a great mixture of savory breakfast & sweet breakfast. The service was fast & attentive. The ambiance was quiet & not crowded. We came on a Sunday morning around 11am. We were sat down quickly with no reservations Now for the food: Breakfast Burrito 10/10: enjoyed the cheese/ egg wrap instead of a bunch of tortilla! The chorizo was amazing! Chicken Karaage 10/10: absolutely love how they breaded the chicken! It's light & not as thick. Loved the sauces too! The spicy syrup mixed with the spicy ranch was sooo good! Banana Pancakes 10/10: so good! Loved the peanut butter & banana. The smoked sugar on top was amazing Lychee & Coffee drinks: the lychee was a bit too sweet for me but the boba was good! The coffee was not too strong & a bit milky! Great flavor Overall this restaurant was great for breakfast! They also have lunch items too which is great for a nice brunch/lunch type of vibe read more

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When looking for a brunch spot in West LA Flapjax should be on the top of your list! From the fresh squeezed lemonade, to the home potatoes, to the speciality pancakes, Flapjax has everything to satisfy your sweet and savory needs! The seating is organized well l, but try to sit on the patio outside. The staff is always friendly and welcoming! read more

This diner is DIVINE!!!!! I absolutely fell in love with the chicken crepe. Such a savory breakfast/brunch dish. As were all the dishes we ordered. I really loved how the cinnamon bun pancakes came pre cut, it made it really convenient to eat!! The serves and hostess were amazing. They were very attentive and I made sure they knew we thought they did a great job. It's a cozy place with the cutest decor. We will most definitely because regulars and look forward to trying many more dishes!! read more

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Even though I live close by, I somehow missed this Santa Monica diner, and I'm so happy I tried it for my first time this past weekend. It's not the traditional retro diner, think more so a breakfast restaurant with a huge menu filled with all sorts of classic and new dishes. I find the most diners focus on just classic dishes so this is a bit of a hybrid. They have indoor and outdoor seating, the outdoor seating is in front and a covered patio out back. They don't have a dedicated parking lot, but parking is really easy to find in this part of town. We were able to be seated right when we arrived for a 10:30 AM Sunday brunch and our server was extremely polite. As mentioned, they have a huge menu that is filled with all sorts of options so it took all of us quite some time to decide what to get. For my first time I started off with a Cinnamon Roll and thought it was absolutely fantastic. It's large and fluffy and really hit the spot for a great starter. For my entrée, I chose the Flapjax Breakfast Plate and upgraded my pancake to the Maple Glaze. That pancake was extremely delicious with caramelized banana, maple, and bacon on top. It was truly delicious and a great treat. Overall, a fantastic breakfast place that I will certainly be back to soon. They truly have a ton of options so it's a sort of place you could go to frequently and get something new every time. read more

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Wow, I was waiting for my husband's surgery to end. I started walking and found Flapjax. All I can say is this restaurant is the best. The atmosphere, staff and food were awesome. If your tummy is hungry this is the place to go. read more

Flapjax - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Wow! We have lived down the street for 2 year and have never been in here. We have so many favorites, it's hard to try somewhere new. I am so glad we came. The food was fantastic. I am going to go out on a limb and say this was the best avocado toast I have ever had. Ever! The bread was rustic and fresh. There was a tang from the sauce they put on top (which I believe had jalapeños in it) and the cilantro micro greens were perfect. My only complaint- they need to give you a steak knife. That bread is so full of goodness, a butter knife just won't do. My hubby got the overnight oats and loved them. They have a lot going on in those oats. Full of good texture. The coffee is strong. The servers are all lovely. It's nice and serene inside. Perfect for a cloudy Saturday morning. This place should have a constant line out the door. One can only imagine that the reason they don't is there any few places to park. read more

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first off the service was 10/10! was greeted and seated right away and once our order was taken, the food came out so quickly. as someone who is gluten free but is always on the hunt for gluten free that doesn't taste like cardboard or crumbly, please come try the pancakes! ignore the melted chocolate chips on the plate LOL. but they were so soft and fluffy and like an authentic pancake house. I teared up at the table!! will definitely be coming back read more

Flapjax - Gluten Free Pancakes - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I ordered the patatas bravas. I failed to inform the staff that I don't eat meat. My mistake, offered to pay for the meal, and to get a new one. They were nice enough to take it in the back and bring back a new one. Or so I thought. It seems like they made a new egg and took out the pieces of bacon. I found a few smaller pieces they missed, and ruined my appetite. I was sick all night because of that. Thank you for that! Also, they only do one egg now instead of two, and the plate seems a lot smaller than before. Will not go back. I can't trust a restaurant that disregards customer food safety. read more

Flapjax - Bacon pieces - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Flapjax wasn't too busy when we went on a weekday, and we even found parking easily despite it being on a busy street. They had some good specials on their sandwich board, but surprise! The prices didn't match what we were actually charged. Classic, right? The service was okay. Our waitress disappeared after taking our order, but other staff members were pretty helpful. The cinnamon roll pancakes were delicious, though we had to ask for syrup (who serves pancakes without syrup?). The patatas bravas were a bit of a twist--they were basically French fries. The dish had everything, but it would've been better as a skillet to keep the fries warm. The loco huevos rancheros had a ton of flavor, but the chorizo grease/sauce turned the "crispy" tortilla into mush pretty quickly. The star of the meal was definitely the mushroom toast! Fresh bread, a generous pile of mushrooms, and crispy onions for the perfect texture. read more

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So so good!! Came in on a Sunday around 11am and did not have to wait. Attentive service and delicious food. The breakfast bowl was good (chicken was alright, but the potatoes made up for it). Glad I tried, but I'll have to come back to try some pancakes. Just fyi the meters on wilshire are 30 minute parking only. We parked in the neighborhood above wilshire and didn't have trouble finding parking on a Saturday morning. read more

Flapjax - Breakfast Bowl - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place is pricey but portions are large! Great breakfast spot. Food isn't fancy or anything. Just your usual eggs and pancakes. I ordered the plated which came with eggs, potato's, pancakes and sausage. All were good. The pancakes are HUGE so don't over order. We also got the banana pancakes (we over ordered) and I would skip the chocolate and peanut butter sauce they put on top. It made it too rich and I barely was able to eat any. Staff was friendly and service is fast Meter parking nearby read more

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Finally tried this place after driving by for three years. Service is excellent. Pancakes were the best I've had in 20 years (and I love pancakes and try them everywhere I can). The texture was what set them apart. Fluffy but not too doughy. Cooked all the way through. Incredible flavor. My only critique is that I would have loved a big dollop of butter in the middle melting down the sides. They give butter packets. All good tho. read more

Excellent food. Phenomenal service. Wonderful ambiance. Flapjacks is new favorite with so many fantastic choices for breakfast and lunch on the menu. The outdoor garden is next level too - as are the mimosas. read more

The food was so good and the service was great! Lots of choices! Definitely will be going back! read more

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Loove this breakfast place. Other then being closed Monday and Tuesdays.. it's the place to be. Friendly familiar faces greet me at the door. Opens at 0800. U sit wherever u want. It's such a cute place . With bright neutral colored decor. The food tho. I ordered a spicy cheese toast. Fresh and a bit tangy with a little crunch when u bite into the bread. Then I ordered the and meatballs. Doesn't disappoint .. flavorful.. good portion. With 3 big meatballs . These are also the same owners of brus wiffle. Across the street from then. Def recommend. Good for groups of friends, family or by yourself. read more

Flapjax - Cheese toast - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I love Flapjax! There's an all-but-unspoken agreement here given how big their pancakes are - there's a good chance you won't be able to eat them all on one sitting. Still, it's fun to try. I highly recommend the chocolate chip pancakes or the cinnamon bun pancakes. Both clear winners! Their other offerings are just as enduring, including all sorts of lunch options. I've recently been fond of their olive tapenade panini, it's the perfect combination of salty and savory for me. Their sister site is Bru's Wiffle, so if you ever find yourself unable to get seated at one, try the other! The menus aren't the same but there is some similarity in food prep. Either way, you have to try these pancakes. read more

Stumbled upon this place when going to Light Bulbs Unlimited (which is a great place btw). Was seated very quickly. Great service. A really large menu which can be suspicious but the food we ordered was excellent. French toast was covered in fresh fruit. I had the BBQ Smash burger which was very tasty. Not a HUGE burger but plenty for me. And tough to find a great burger for under 10 bucks these days. Looking forward to trying out their other offerings. Would be great for brunch I suspect. Lemonade-Pineapple was delicious. Highly recommended. read more

Unfortunately I picked the wrong time to come here (11:30a on a Friday) because there was a big birthday party in the other room and it was SO LOUD. They were literally SCREAMING. I had brought my laptop to do some work and eat some brunch but it was very hard to concentrate above the noise of that, the overhead music, and something in the open kitchen that sounded like a coffee bean grinder? Orange juicer? The servers ended up being very good and attentive, but clearly they were distracted by the hullabaloo in the other room and it took them a while to get to me in the beginning. The food deserves 4.5 stars. I ordered a smoked salmon bagel which comes with sliced tomato, cucumber, dill, capers, and herbed cream cheese and that was really good, nice with a slide salad of mixed greens. I also ordered a side of scrambled eggs which were cooked very nicely. They kept the iced tea refills coming too. I'm sad that the atmosphere was so insufferable today but the food was so good and otherwise the decor is cute and the seats comfortable, so I'll come back sometime and give it another try. read more

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We came by before leaving for the long trip ahead so we were hoping for something hearty and speedy but unfortunately were disappointed. Our group of 5 were seated relatively quickly (around 5 minutes), given waters, and orders taken down. Unfortunately, they forgot about giving us utensils for a while (around 30+ minutes). We didn't realize we didn't have utensils because we didn't need them yet as we were still waiting for our food to come out. We finally got utensils after asking one of the staff about it to which he quickly helped us. We finally received our food after 45+ minutes of waiting and were excited to finally eat but were disappointed when we realized they gave us a wrong plate. No fret though, they quickly changed it out after we asked if this was the correct order of food. The food was underwhelming. I personally had the berry pancakes which were good (7/10). My friend who had the Flapjax breakfast platter said his eggs were cold. The Potato Pancakes Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon had one fully poached through/boiled egg and one runny egg. The Pancake and Chicken Karaage was not impressive as the karaage was dry and chewy. We also had the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and a Double Smash Cheeseburger, both of which my partner enjoyed. The interior is well decorated and staff were friendly but the wait time and sub-par food left a bad impression. They do also have outdoor seating which I wasn't able to see but overall I would not come back again. read more

Flapjax - Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Berry Pancakes, Flapjaxs Breakfast Plate (with Pancake) - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I can't believe I've never reviewed this place before. I've been coming here since they opened during Covid. I will say, the fart huffing people of Santa Monica do not deserve this restaurant. It's a cozy little diner featuring some of the best food I've ever had, From the avocado toast with Gruyere and fried egg to the chipotle chicken wrap with hand cut french fries. The burgers are amazing, the pancakes and waffles are to die for, I have never had a menu item that wasn't top-notch. Don't even get me started on the cinnamon roll pancakes. No, screw that, get me started on them. I will eat a mountain of those things, buttermilk pancakes with cinnamon swirls throughout like a Cinnabon roll, and your choice of glaze/frosting or maple syrup. I can only have them once a year because they are Incompatible with my low sugar diet these days, but I make a trip out here once a year just to have those pancakes. Once you taste them, you will know that God is real. All this against a soundtrack of Beatles, Motown, Simon & Garfunkel and Creedence. The ambience is perfect. The owner is a kind, sweet lady, and her staff is wonderful. I have seen her surprise kids at their table with free scoops of ice cream, and she even did that for me once when she found out that I was just coming from a doctor appointment. I cannot say enough good things about this place. It is my favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. read more

This place is really cute and has delicious French toast and overnight oats. Each table has nicely potted plants. The restaurant and bathroom were both super clean. They also sell some bars of soap and cutesy stuff. The service was excellent. Quick, kind, and attentive. My boyfriend and I had the chicken karaage, overnight oats, avocado toast, and crunchy French toast. Although the avocado toast (1 slice) was over priced (my opinion) everything was so tasty! I hope to go back again read more

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We got the breakfast burrito and the pesto pasta with fried chicken. The burrito was huge and good amount of chorizo in it. It was slightly oily than what I would have want and cheese coating was solidified. Overall flavors were great. The pesto pasta has great flavors and the fried chicken was crispy and tender. They also gave you a fried egg. The service was good. Pretty decent spot overall. read more

Flapjax - Breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Great spot in Santa Monica ! We wanted brunch food and this place has an extensive menu! The servers are quick to grab your order and the prices are reasonable. The Benedict was great! All the components really were tasty. The pesto tuna sandwich was great! We really enjoyed our meal read more

Flapjax - Potato Pancake Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon Tuna Melt Sandwich - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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