This was our first time back in a while, and the food and service were still great. They're now one of those places that automatically adds a BS "service charge" to the bill. It's only 3% but it's such an annoying practice. It is still a great choice for healthy options in the area. read more

Yummy! I came here for breakfast with my husband and the options were endless. I loved seeing all the vegan/vegetarian options available in both the breakfast/lunch and dinner categories. The customization is also a nice touch for almost everything here. They also have alternative milk available too for their chai tea lattes and such. Their parking lot is a bit too small so you may have to park on the street if non is available. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We started off with the mimosa which served for two. It was delicious and refreshing. I made my own omelette with their veggie bacon, mushroom , spinach & vegan mozzarella. I got the side of their potatoes which was seasoned nicely, cooked perfectly and crispy just the way I like it. The omelette itself was also very fluffy and tasty. When my plate came, it was hot and steamy so you know it was cooked fresh. I also go a side of their cinnamon twist french toast for an additional $3 and it was delicious. Freshly toasted, crispy and sweet. However, it was a bit too sweet for my liking even without the maple syrup. I really enjoyed my experience here and unfortunately we came a bit underdressed because we had just came from our hike but the atmosphere and ambiance felt very boogie lol. The best part about this restaurant that made it feel unique from other places was that, they don't add salt to their dishes. Although, there is salt on the table if you need it. read more

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Amazing gluten free food!! Such a wide selection I can't wait to go back to try something else. We also had such an attentive service!

I used to go to the Agoura Hills Hugo's and tended to like the food very much although it does have that "healthy" taste if you know what I mean. It would often be my preferred date-night spot for myself (vegan) and my carnivorous spouse. All Hugo's menus are big and they allow for so many substitutions to accommodate allergies/food intolerance and preferences. Very cool!!! However, anytime I've tried this location the food has been meh or made me nearly physically sick. I'm not talking contamination (everything is clean and presented nicely). I just mean lots of stuff is drennnched in oil, or the flavor is just off. I'm sorrrrey, I really want to like it and support vegan businesses but it's just been a letdown multiple times. I need the chefs to eat vegan food at O'cado, Gogoku, Jinya Ramen, The Vegan Joint (pancakes) etc Obviously these aren't all cuisines that are served at Hugo's but like... I just mean... we don't have to compromise on taste/digestion because it's vegan. I'm sorry for writing such a mean review. read more

This is a terrific restaurant! I have eaten at the Hugo's in Studio City (they have another in West Hollywood) on several occasions. The service is friendly, and the food is always excellent. I have also had their food delivered to me at home, and it comes beautifully packaged and presented, hot and delicious. I especially like their Chicken Carciofi with artichoke hearts, spinach, cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives in a lemon white wine sauce - absolutely yummy - as well as their Mexican salad and their Rosemary Potatoes. I will continue to frequent this restaurant and can highly recommend it! I understand they've recently opened a third location in Echo Park. read more

The experience at Hugo's Studio City on the evening of April 4, 2026 has left me shattered. It was the absolute most disturbing experience I have ever had in a restaurant, and it was the doing of a manager who had absolutely no idea of how to do her job. Completely un-proffessional, mentally and emotionally hurtful and disturbing. The women bated my table of four into a heated and inappropriate conversation only because one of our party was not pleased with the service. Short staffed or not, the staff was not doing their job, and though in the long run, yes, it is a minor thing, and was a minor complaint, the supposed manager purposely escalated it into a heated confrontation which disturbed the entire staff and patrons. She purposely had a goal when she approached the table to take our payment (which was not really her job) to lecture us and bate us into a confrontation, offered no apology for her staff's poor service that night and stood their lecturing and berating all of us for daring at all to have a complaint. She also loudly announced that the staff is paid below minimum wage. This is either a lie or Hugo's is not following correct employment procedures as restaurant workers in CA are to be paid minimum wage. That was extremely unprofessional to announce to the entire restaurant. I have been coming to this restaurant for 5 years on a regular basis, and for some 20 year to the West Hollywood location. Of course, one of her staff made sure they said to never return as he hid behind her skirt, and why would any of us? Apologies from our party to the patrons. This manager should have gone to each table after and apologized. She may have been having a bad day, but you don't take it out on and lecture partrons, particularly when her staff were not doing their job, and she most definitely was not doing hers. A very poor example to her staff. read more

Excellent customer service and delicious food in a beautiful, clean restaurant. Delicious Mac & Cheese. Looking forward to coming back soon!

I really love the food here. Their menu is huge and the service is great! I like that they have an outside area now.

Great vegan options and super friendly staff!!! Molly and her staff at Hugos are absolutely delightful. I always have great, quick service there, even through the pandemic. Yesterday I tried the vegan Mac n cheese and it was delicious! Crispy onions with mushrooms and peas on top gave it so much flavor and texture. The latte was so big I had to take it home to finish it. I love the taco stand too but this is a great place for a relaxing lunch with great vibes. read more

Hugo's - Vegan Mac And Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

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Our local go-to for sure! Large menu which is so extremely vegan-friendly, wonderful staff, lively atmosphere and delicious food which is creative and comforting. If you want a filling, healthy beautiful meal, Hugo's is our place to enjoy with a group of friends and family or just the two of us. We very much appreciate all the vegan options and that the kitchen will modify almost anything graciously and happily. This place has always been involved in the community in general and supportive of our LGBTQ+ community especially. Feels like family here. read more

Hugo's - Vegan pancakes and vegan BLT with in-house "bacon." Almond Energy Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

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I love that use all high quality ingredients. Most of their items are organic and they don't use seed oils. They use olive oil. They have Himalayan sea salt in their shakers at the table. I ordered a chamomile tea and they used whole flowers in a French press not from a teabag. They have tons of good vegan options! I had the make your own scramble with tofu and veggies. I tried a side of their veggie bacon that they make in house. So good! read more

Hugo's - Veggie bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

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Came in for quick lunch with the kids. The food was good thankfully but the service was terrible. The food took SO long to come out and the order was wrong for the kids. Also all of our fries were cold. No one came to check if everything was okay I had to go to the kitchen area to let them know what happened. No refills were offered and the mangoria I think it was called had zero alcohol. They had about 4 more couples eating so it's not that they were busy. Just the staff standing around chitchatting. read more

Had a wonderful meal and visit. This time we sat in the patio, which wasn't as loud as the inside. Overhead fans kept the temperature comfortable. My friend is vegan, and there was a huge amount of choices. The service was outstanding. Happy to recommend this place. read more

I've visited this location a few times per year over the last twenty years. I stopped off yesterday (Tuesday) at around 5:00 with two friends. I am always impressed by their menu. They have a wide assortment of choices. Not quite as vast as a Cheesecake Factory's menu but pretty close. They also seem to be more health focused than your average restaurant. Service was great. Food was good but a bit pricey. Overall rating Location B Venue/Decor B Menu Options A- Food taste B Service A Value C+ Overall B - 4 stars read more

Busy and full of families and couples. Lively crowd, quick service and delicious lunch with loads of choices! I had a massive burger piled with grilled onions and the usual works, my companion had a turkey burger with pickles, tomato and guacamole. Lots of well done fries filled the plates. Def would recommend reservations! read more

Was here last night because we were staying across the street at the Mariposa since staff recommended it with a 10 percent discount. Nice to see a variety on the menu. Lots to choose from plus a nice kid's menu. The reason for the disappointment was first we ordered beer. Food came out and beer was never brought out. We had to ask about it half way through our meal and she finally remembered. The salad I ordered said it had chicken but it was maybe like 3-4 slices cubes so for a $20 salad, I expected there to be more. I would probably for my money's worth at Whole Foods across the street. Also, when we mentioned we stayed at the hotel for the 10% discount, she only gave us a discount off the beer, ($10 beer, only a $1.00 discount) the hotel staff told us it would be 10% discount off the total bill so to take a 10% discount off an item was shocking. Not sure if we'll be dining here again just because we were mislead and it's not worth the price for the amount and quality of food that was presented to us. read more

A wide range of menu items and selections, friendly staff and no wait time on a weekday. The best dish we had was surprisingly the Cauliflower Pakora we ordered for starters. It was lightly coated with batter and it's crispy and fresh. But the rest of the dishes were underwhelming given all these great reviews I've read. The portion is decent. Good spot for regular family dinner / casual dinner. read more

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All the staff were all very attentive to our table. We had an early breakfast so them ambience was quite and cozy. Now, the food portions are great! I really was not a fan of the Chilaquiles, but I would def recommend this place for an American Breakfast the amount of choices are endless. read more

Hugo's - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

After moving out to LA a year and a half ago I finally tried this place right down the street from my apartment! Not sure why I always looked passed it but finally came here for brunch and it was pretty good! The chilaqules that I got was very flavorful and tasty but the wait was a bit long. The place was packed but luckily we were able to get in even without a reservation. read more

Hugo's - Chilaquiles and Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

My wife and I came here after I was out of work one day. Unfortunately, I would shortly regret it. We ordered two lattes, fried pickles, baked salmon and Carbonara. The pickles had an off taste to them and the pickles looked very cheap. The Carbonara had a nice sauce consistency, but had little to no taste. Even after I added salt. My wife's salmon tasted good she said. When we let our server know about the state of our food, he was nice about it. Kind of customer service nice with little empathy. For being a place known for being vegan friendly, I was surprised how bleh every tasted. read more

New to the neighborhood and had to try out the happy hour from 3 to 6 PM. I wasn't expecting it to be this much of a diner style, but it was still a pleasant experience. Our server was great. There were plenty of tables and our family of four were able to be seated and served Within a timely manner. Not many places offer you a flight of wine so that was my favorite thing about this experience. read more

Hugo's - Queen, flights and beer - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

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Poor food quality hair in my friends wrap and had to go in to grab manager twice before she came out and apologize and still charged us for drinks and other plate horrible service and experience read more

I've always enjoyed Hugo's but have been a bit disappointed the last two times I have been here. The staff is still great the food maybe a tad off or maybe it is just a bit too warm in the restaurant. But I can not recommend this as an over all enjoyable experience, I hope it's temporary and to see it return to the neighborhood restaurant I would recommend, visit or order from weekly. read more

Was visiting from out of state. This restaurant has the best food, including gluten-free, hands-down. We came back within two days because the food was so good. And the wait staff was superior. Attentive, friendly and timely. Highly recommend this place! read more

We go to Hugo's every month or so. The food has always been good. Tonight, I had the turkey meatloaf, which was as tasty as always. I might be wrong; however, the portion size seemed smaller than the last time I ordered the turkey meatloaf. My other had her general go to: the veggie burger. Right or wrong, she believes that it was smaller than when she previously ordered it. She also thinks that the quality of her burger was not on par with previous times. To his credit, our server, Nathan C,, once apprised of my other's disappointment, allowed her to order a different entree, Pasta Mama, which she enjoyed immensely. Many thanks to Nathan for making my other happy. read more

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Awesome food! Had the breakfast sandwich with turkey sausage and the eggs were so fluffy. Everything was delicious!

They don't need anymore pictures What they desperately need is flavor and they need to stop over cooking the protein read more

I think I'm being nice with the three stars because my experience was two stars 's but other people in my group had a four-star experience, so I'm giving the place the benefit of the doubt. Putting aside it took around 40 minutes to get our food, the food was cold and the order was wrong. The menu was eclectic which is up to each person to judge. There was a 3% food service charge to subsidize the staffs' income. Why not just give them a raise and increase prices 3%. I Don't have the same luxury in my industry. My factory workers make $18/hr plus benefits. Finally the electronic credit card device defaults to 22% (+3%) = 25%. No thanks. read more

This place is cute and the service was good our waiter was attentive and nice, he even offered up suggestions and was able to ask the chef about our allergy concerns. I had a pan roasted salmon with a house salad and mash potatoes, all of that in my opinion was fine not mind blowing but fine. My wife ordered fried pickles which she could not eat because she said they tasted weird, and she also ordered the carbonara vegan and that honestly didn't have much taste. All in all she didn't really eat. They were kind enough to take it off our check but I'm not sure we would go back read more

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Service, service, service Professionalism, Kindness, Waiters/waitresses Absolutely terrible waiter with an attitude problem and was very dismissive. read more

I found hair in my food when I notified the waiter there was no sense of urgency and still charged me for my drink.

have been coming here sporadically for many years and always tried and true. a great place for any meal... and they have options for all the dietary restricted people. plus a dog friendly patio! read more

BEST GLUTEN FREE PASTA. In a day and age where you spend $45 on a mediocre plate of food at a mediocre restaurant, and still go home hungry at the end of the night.... Hugo's stands out! Delicious food. Affordable prices. Great service. Nice people and great portions! read more

Delicious! We were happy with everything we ordered. Nice wait staff too. We'll be back and I'll take some photos.

The food & service have always been amazing at Hugo's. Why I'm upset & aggravated & giving 3 stars at this current moment is because of their lack of transparency with additional hidden costs that make the customer look like an asshole. There is now a 3% surcharge added for back of house/kitchen staff on your receipt. Supposedly it's stated on the menu BUT it's not stated clearly or in big apparent letters to let you know BEFORE your bill comes at the end of the meal. In which it states AFTER you have been given the bill, if you want this charge removed you can have it removed. Additionally, I ordered a side of ranch 2x for various reasons and purposes not realizing I would be charged xtra for dressing to my meal. The waiter didn't let me know up front about these additional costs. I might sound like I'm quibbling & I might be however- transparency from an organization that charges $22 for a burger would be nice. Also- it would be advantageous to let your staff have a taste of new menu options such as the passion fruit sorbet. When I asked the waiter if he had tried the desert & if he likes it, he hasn't a clue because he hadn't tried it. This is lame. Your wait staff should have a taste of everything to be able to let the customers know their personal experience and to make it a great one for the customer. Also- taking the churros off your menu was a big mistake. They were some of the best in town. Dumb move. I recommend putting them back on your menu. Thank you for your consideration of having more transparency within your organization. Having your waitstaff being more transparent. Having charges be more upfront. Having waitstaff be more well resourced by personally trying the food & beverage menus to give your customers the best experience possible Rant over. Thank you. Be well x read more

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We came here for reservations for a party of 10 & It was already loud in here but of course it was Sunday , they got mimosas but not bottomless. They sat us right on time and ordered our drinks. I got the horchata latte hot, I recommend ! For my food I ordered the huevos rancheros and we're not spicy at all, so ask for a side of jalapeños. As for my rice and beans they didn't have much flavor. I will definitely come back again to try another menu on the item. I got lucky and found a parking spot but best to just park on the street don't wait around. read more

Hugo's - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Studio City, California

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HO. LEE. SHIT. This place is a gem. Uncut? No, fully cut. Bring an empty tum-tum and a positive worldview. Actually, even if it's a little off that day, let Hugo's tacos cheer you up. Now... I ascended the tasty echelon from the ground floor, kicking off with the ever-classic carne asada. Great call. Hit the beef and kept running. Then send me out to sea cap'n cause I found my self swimming with grilled fishes shortly after. Soft, moist yet flakey catch of the day slapped so hard I almost called the cops. But I didn't have time. I was off. Rounding third base and heading home with my Al Pastor. They say it's spiced with fresh lime, Himalayan salt, and that feeling you get thinking it's a Monday but it's actually a Sunday. Hot damn. There's still hope in the day. Bon Voyage Hugo read more

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Every year, I take my mom somewhere special for her birthday. It will never be the same place twice nor a place that we've visited before. However, my mom and I lived in the San Fernando Valley for most of our lives. It only took 30 some years later to find this restaurant which was literally behind our back yard. I and many of you have written reviews for places that you barely tried when you move away. Well, we are always being schooled. For a restaurant that has been around for 40 years, this is Year 1 for me and I hope to come back for more! Let's have some breakfast at the simple, but sophisticated, Hugo's in Valley Village in the San Fernando Valley. Located on the northeast corner of Cold Water Canyon and Riverside Dr., you will find a green diner, home of Hugo's Restaurant. At one point, I can see this being a simple coffee diner where all the cool cats hung around. Well, it still is! The parking lot can fit about a dozen cars, but can fill up quickly in the morning and evenings. My wife and I had reservations for my mom's birthday. It was more of a surprise for my wife than for my mom because of the offerings Hugo's Restaurant probably want to spread. **At the time of this writing, Vaccination Cards are Required to eat INSIDE, otherwise, you can eat the patio area** We sat in the corner section of the patio with a view of Riverside Drive. We were introduced to our hostess, Hayley. She welcomed us and took our drink orders: My mom had a Cappuccino ($4.75), my wife had a Hot Chocolate ($4), and I had Hugo's Green Tea ($4). These drinks weren't just in simple cups, they were in large cup/bowls. Well worth the price you pay for. With my Green Tea, I had a brew/tea kettle type thing I have never used before. I guess I pump and try to get the Green Tea extracts out, but I loved every sip of the Green Tea. If you come in a Brunch Time, you can some of Hugo's Specialty Drinks from their famous Mimosas, Mojitos, and Spicy Michelada. Hugo's does offer soda, but with a place like this, go big with their smoothies, teas, or their lattes. With us coming at a prime time of 9am for breakfast, Hugo's brought out their big guns for their menu. From pancakes to Avocado Toast to oatmeal to breakfast scramble. It's time to digest all of this. My wife was super impressed to see VEGGIE BACON ($6) and had to order it! Hayley came back and my mom knew what she wanted to order because of her favorite musician, Bruno Mars. She ordered the Bruno Breakfast Scramble ($15.75), my wife ordered two chocolate chip pancakes ($10) with a cup of Rosemary Potatoes, and, of course Veggie Bacon ($6). Whoa...Whoa...Wait...she wasn't done....and she ordered a bottled Root Beer ($3). As for me, I ordered the Breakfast Burrito ($13.75) with organic fruit as my side. The wait for our food would be about 18-20 minutes as more and more guests arrived. As our food arrived, the sun decided to go hiding behind the clouds. We would've had instafamous food. Everyone's meal looked delicious. All I remember from my wife was: SHE WANTED TO ORDER MORE VEGGIE BACON! If we only knew who manufactured the veggie bacon, we can have some at home. Her two chocolate chips were pretty big and powdered with sugar. My mom's Bruno Breakfast Scramble was eggs scrambled in spinach, mushrooms, avocado, and bacon. As for me, my Breakfast Burrito was pretty simple, but had spice in every bite. It had eggs, bacon, cheese with a wheat tortilla. My meal came with it's own sauce that kicked the spice up another notch. Glad I chose the organic fruits (grapes, apples, strawberries), it helped calm my tongue just a little bit. I think I had the healthiest of them all with the Green Tea. When you pay, you can with your card or you can scan via QR Code and be done right away. Keep up with the times! 40 years is a long time that Hugo's has been hiding from me and now the secret is out. I didn't think Hugo's was so close to my previous home that I had it go undetected. When you keep low key, it happens, but my wife and I have a spot to have breakfast when we are in the valley. I know my mom had a special birthday meal with her loved ones. The Journey you've made is a story you've made alone. Yesterday, we learn; Today, we make decisions; Tomorrow, we set our future. Together we are ONE. Our stories will define who we are and how we fit in the ever changing puzzle of life. We Yelp and We are Yelp! read more

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My wife and I went to this place with two friends of ours. This place is fantastic. Every thing about this place is top notch. The food is delicious, the service is phenomenal and the prices are affordable. read more

My burger at Hugo's was amazing! Soft bun, thick beef patty, crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and the classic LTOP fixings (lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles). Our server was friendly and very attentive. The restaurant was busy, but not packed or frenzied. The noise level was conducive to conversations at a reasonable volume. I will definitely return in the future. read more