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    3.3 (20 reviews)
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    Coffee order not filled up all the way

    Coffee is ok but it would be great if I actually got a full cup versus it being 2/3 filled

    They are always closed or "on break".

    I have attempted to go to this coffee shop twice in the last week, but they are never there. They must not be looking for business, since they always have this sign up. Won't be going by again.

    Probably the best coffee place in Santa Monica! Super friendly staff! I'm so happy I found you guys! I got a Vanilla ice latte

    Great service highly recommend stopping by and trying these delicious Açaí Bowl loving the fresh fruit thank you Kimberly

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    5 months ago

    Service was great and the coffees were excellent.. made us a lovely flat white and an almond milk latte

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    Really disrespectful did not feel welcomed the drinks were disgusting. Yeah if I could rate it as zero, I would.

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    Amazing vibe, great drinks -- great spot to pop in if you're in Santa Monica. Matcha latte is 10/10

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    Blue Daisy

    Blue Daisy

    3.9
    (2.2k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    We had brunch at Blue Daisy in Santa Monica, and every bite reminded us why this place deserves…read morefive stars. We ordered the scrambled eggs with prosciutto and the smoked salmon crepe, and both dishes showed real quality in the ingredients. The eggs were perfectly soft and creamy, paired beautifully with the salty richness of the prosciutto. Get the smoked salmon crepe. The delicate crepe, fresh salmon... everything tasted like it was made with care. Everyone was super friendly and it was just a cute place to enjoy time together. You can really tell the difference when a place uses high quality ingredients instead of cutting corners. Every component felt intentional. This is exactly the kind of brunch spot worth seeking out in Santa Monica. Highly recommend.

    Blue Daisy in Santa Monica looks the part. The location on Broadway is charming, the decor is cute…read moreand well done, and the outdoor seating with fringed umbrellas gives it a breezy California vibe that draws you in. Unfortunately the experience didn't live up to the setting. We ordered the Breakfast Burrito ($20) and the Breakfast Combo ($20) and waited about 30 minutes for the food to arrive. The burrito came with eggs, bacon, meatsauce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, mix cheese and a side of salsa and fries. The combo came with eggs, bacon, French toast and fruit -- and honestly the bacon was the highlight of the dish, which says a lot about how the rest of it landed. Both plates were average at best -- lacking flavor and nothing you couldn't find at any neighborhood breakfast spot for considerably less money. The Breakfast Combo was on the smaller side for the price, and the seasoned fries, while fine, were nothing special. Then came the situation that truly ruined the experience. Our food had literally just been set down in front of us when our waitress informed us she was leaving her shift and that we needed to pay immediately -- citing "company policy." We had just received our food. We hadn't even taken a bite. We complied, paid, and she left. The whole interaction felt deeply uncomfortable -- as if she assumed we weren't going to pay, which was both insulting and embarrassing. We flagged down the manager, who was standing just six feet away, and explained what had happened. To his credit he tried to rectify the situation, but by that point the damage was done. We were embarrassed, uncomfortable, and just wanted to leave. What should have been a relaxed breakfast in a beautiful setting turned into something none of us wanted to linger over. At $20 per plate in Santa Monica you expect bold flavors, generous portions, and service that makes you feel welcome. Blue Daisy delivered none of the three. Pretty spot, deeply disappointing experience.

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    The interior
    Sliders and fries
    Sliders and fries
    Chai latte with oat milk

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    Chai latte with oat milk
    Sweet Maple

    Sweet Maple

    4.4
    (661 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    Free WiFi
    Large group friendly

    This location is so far the best sweet maple location I've been to, the ambience is beautiful and…read morepeaceful, from the lighting in the restaurant, the decor, and the large amount of seating space this restaurant has is amazing. The food was delicious and fresh, I had the Bay Bottom Omelette, with the millionaire bacon with the mimosa flight, My kids had the one pancakes with the millionaire bacon's and the One French toast with orange juice, the service was amazing our food came out fast and hot. Our server was amazing he offer other options for my kids since they never had the millionaire bacon's and they enjoyed it. Thanks for wonderful experience!

    I was in SM with some co workers for a CHLA walk and after the event we decided we wanted to get…read morebrunch. We were in the mood for both sweet and savory and came across Sweet Maple. Thankfully the line was short and the wait was not too long. I would make reservations for next time. They were kind of busy and semi loud but not terrible. The waitress took a little long but she was friendly. We all picked a couple different meals to share amongst the 4 of us. The portions aren't big but shareable as we ordered 3 different dishes. They didn't take long and the presentation was really nice. I was impressed with the food and taste. I got a drink and it looked pretty and tasted yummy. I really enjoyed the ambience and the food. Can't wait to go back.

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    Marmalade Cafe - Santa Monica

    Marmalade Cafe - Santa Monica

    4.2
    (166 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Edit to add: Hired Marmalade for my wedding catering and everyone raved about the food!! The staff…read morewas also so great with prep, setup, timing, transitions and serving/bartending! I used to go to the location on Montana back in the day, and this is my first time visiting their downtown SM location! Food, as I remember, was very delicious with great variety and care put in for each dish! The waiter was also extremely accommodating of my many allergies and would often ask the kitchen if the items I ordered were free from my allergens or modified it too! I do miss their cafe menu with the sandwiches and soup specials, but all of their food is just as great quality as I remember! The renovation is beautiful too, very trendy!

    TLDR: Price to Quality, there are better options in Santa Monica…read more I ordered the Korean fried chicken bites, chorizo Benedict, and some coffee Coffee was okay but not great. A little on the watery side. Chicken bites came out in about 15 minutes. The coating had a very satisfying crunch, very saucy, but fell off the chicken easily and was a bit salty. This is a messy dish for sure. You will get your hands dirty! Chorizo Benedict came out about 30 minutes after order. Not great honestly. Portion size was generous. The eggs were poached decently, still runny, but the chorizo itself was bland and rather dry. The potatoes were room temperature. The bread a bit too chewy. Not AT ALL spicy. Super light on the pico de gallo. The service was rather slow for not being very busy. They didn't appear to be understaffed either. The location itself is cozy and not too loud, which is nice! Short walk from down town. The staff was kind, but boy were they slow. From being seated to paying for my meal was well over an hour! Automatic 2.5% "service fee" total was $46.50 before tip. I don't think I'll be returning unfortunately. The search for a good Benedict in LA area continues!

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    Pancake and Bacon Kids Meal... too cute!!
    Pancake and Bacon Kids Meal... too cute!!
    Lobster Benedict delish!

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    Lobster Benedict delish!
    FIG Restaurant

    FIG Restaurant

    3.9
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    Extremely pricey, food is well worth it. Those crispy potatoes are to DIE for and the watermelon…read moremargs, so good. Service extremely fast, friendly and just really hustles hard. Ambiance was superb. This was one of my favorite places! The breakfast burrito was our fav! Top knotch!!

    Oh my gosh! This place is absolutely wonderful! It's located in the hotel and we got reservations…read morebut there was a line for walk ins before 5. This place is charming and we got sat indoors overlooking the pool. It really felt like I was in another city somewhere. The servers and hosts were very attentive and very helpful answering any questions. Everything everyone ate look absolutely fantastic. Drinks: sunset spritz was a wonderful spin on the classic aperol but it had Vodka in it so it gave it an extra kick, but did not taste boozy. I also had the cucumber marg and our server asked me if I would like some Jalapeno slices in it and it really elevated the whole experience. Apps: the PEI mussels were beautifully arranged and the curry sauce that it in was very flavorful. I highly recommend this as a starter. The steak tartar was a whole show, the server walked out with a glass case that was ultra smoky, which they opened in front of you. It was a dinner and a show!! The tartar was very delicious. If you're a tartar fan, you have to get this. Wedge salad deserves it's only paragraph! It was huge, the pecans were a nice touch. I am not a fan of blue cheese dressing but it was not at all over powering. It was absolutely incredible. Mains: we ordered the branzino and these short ribs and both were cooked to perfection. The branzino had a perfect char to the skin and the server recommended the short ribs with mashed potatoes versus what it comes with which was shave carrots. The majority of the food and drinks were on special that ended 6 p m. If you do go I highly recommend going before 6. You can also valet your car and it's also discounted if you're there 2 hours or less. I will absolutely be coming back for happy hour again. Maybe even brunch!

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    Kinda-sorta atrium section.
    Market Oysters, Meowtini, Cucumber Margherita, Sweet Potato Falafel
    Market Oysters, Meowtini, Cucumber Margherita, Sweet Potato Falafel
    Festive and merry

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    Festive and merry

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