Walked in and was greeted right away! The ambiance is nice and cozy little spot to get a drink and…read morerefresh. I ordered the Matcha Madness drink sugar free. It was a great tasting smoothie. The staff is very friendly. I recommend RENOVO

The owner and his team is THE best - nice, patient with questions, accommodating and whoa, THE best…read moresmoothies, protein drinks and Acai bowls - and, like the other reviews, all fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables. Got the Green Energy with ginger and was soo good, started to drive home and came back and got 2 more to go! Tumeric shot is great, too - enjoy!

Had a good lunch here on a Saturday…read more We stopped in here on a whim and got seated in the back, very pleasant vibes under the shade. I got the beef kabob plate and half bowl of fruit. I really enjoyed the beef kabob plate. The salad and tomatoes were super fresh and the meat was cooked and seasoned well. I was expecting to miss having rice, and I somewhat did, but it was still good. The half bowl of fruit was fantastic too, with a good selection and quantity. They tasted fresh and flavorful. Service was good, no complaints and attentive. The only complaint here is the price -- it's just a little much, but that probably is due to the area it is in. Enjoyed it, and would go back, but make sure I'm ready for the bill.

Despite the so so service the last two times, I returned. Bad call…read more Took 10 minutes post order for my coffee to arrive, and it was mostly water and flavorless. Server seemed put out when it was sent back. Hot matcha (delicious) took longer. Then waited a full 40 minutes for our food, while tables seated after us were getting theirs. Finally, eggs were put on the table cold. Sent them back. Server seemed even more put out. Took at least 10 more minutes for them to be set in front of me again. They were warm. The beans tossed on top of them were not. Bread and salad were boring. The soup was hot and tasty, though. That was the last we saw the server until we requested the check. That took another 10 minutes or so. We had parked right across the street. Coffee, soup and one plate of meh eggs later, we had 16 minutes left on the two-hour meter. Do the math on that quick lunch. A shame because the drinks can be amazing.

Really fluffy smoothies!! So so thick That's why I came,…read morebecause they literally looked like ice cream Strawberry banana was my favorite! Green monster was eh. It's one of their popular items, I was looking forward to the mint, but wasn't what I expected. The chocolate one was okay. Had peanut butter, definitely overwhelming with the cinnamon. Unsure If it's worth the price. Parking was not the best and be mindful Santa Monica has parking police working 24/7. Saw a parking police roll around the block while I was waiting the whole 40 mins I was there! There's a small parking lot right next to the restaurant right down the driveway but only 2 spots!!! Definitely took longer than I thought. Small restaurant, a lot of people were waiting, felt a little squished. Only 3 workers and I can say about over 30 people came within the 40 mins I was there. So a lot of smoothies with only 3 people. I have a fear of bees, and they left the door open and honestly I saw 3 bees fly into the restaurant. Maybe it's normal with organic smoothies places and such, but still a little frightening to see those bees land on the mixers and tables they were using. Cute place, hard working employees, but the taste of the smoothies were just not up my alley. It only gets a 4 because it's not horrible. The employees are doing their best and the smoothies are okay, they're just not my type of smoothie. They need to hire more people because the wait is definitely not worth it!

I was extremely disappointed with my experience. We waited nearly an hour for our smoothies, which…read moreis completely unacceptable, especially considering how expensive they are. When I finally got mine, it tasted almost entirely like almond butter, completely overpowering the other ingredients. I also have a food allergy, and instead of taking it seriously, the staff acted like my request was an inconvenience. That was frustrating and made me feel uncomfortable ordering, especially when allergies should always be handled with care. What was even more concerning was the cleanliness. There were bees everywhere--flying around the kitchen, landing on food, and even on the staff while they were preparing orders. It made the entire experience feel unsanitary, and after seeing that, it's not surprising their health inspection grade is a B. Between the excessive wait, overpriced smoothies, poor quality, the dismissive attitude toward food allergies, and the concerning sanitation issues, I won't be returning or recommending this place.

I love Mrs. Winston's but BE CAREFUL -- by the time you get to the end of the salad bar line you…read moremight have a $27 salad like I did!! But everything is super fresh and they have every salad bar option you could ever possibly imagine plus some you might not -- like their special already made salads. They also have soup, bread, make your own sammies and smoothies, plus tons of chips and snacky snacks. My lessons learned after a few visits to the salad bar -- choose the smallest container possible (it will still cost LOL), don't come unless you want to wait in a line of hungry corporate business folks between 12-1 (I have seen the line go out the door) -- actually my advice is go early because later on everything is picked over (although the staff are really good about filing the salad bar items). Also everyone who works there is super friendly and super busy! It is kind of hard to find the location -- it is across the street from the Colorado Center tucked in the middle of another corporate park but I didn't catch the name of the corporate park. So ... IYKYK!!!

Fine and respectable fresh/clean eating food option…read more Mrs. Winston is a good healthy option open weekdays specializing in soups, salads, salad bar, juices you name it. Fair prices and good tasting produce. Place is cozy and efficient in purpose.

Pretty good acai bowl but it's a ghost kitchen and all robot run. It's a bit weird that they don't…read moremention there's no place to sit. And they don't mention things like the granola had almonds in it and I was allergic had no idea.

Love this place! The fruit is always fresh. We usually order the Acai bowls and the chia puddings…read more The Acai base is definitely a lil more creamy than other places. There's about 10 parking spots. Service is always friendly.

Delicious, and wonderful! I have always been a day one at Oakberry, but particularly this location…read more Not only am I blessed enough to live so close to it, it's near my workplace, where I can take a break and enjoy my açaí. The service is alright, depending on the day, some of the workers seem a bit bored or bothered, with the exception of one staff member, Fatima, she's always been so awesome treating my friends and I with kindness. My go to every time is the classic size bowl, and I build it from there!

FOOD: the acai is super sweet, almost candy-like. It's runny, so it's soupy. The matcha chia…read morepudding is actually quite good. Otherwise, a 16 oz with liquid base is not worth it. LOCATION: there's plenty of free parking spaces in the back of the building. It's located in a food hall with Paderia, Katsu bar, and Palm n patties.

Variable is a staple in our takeout rotation. Can't get enough of them…read more Their drunk cauliflower puts all other cauliflower wings to shame. The texture is addictive. My favorites are My Son's Pho (it's my favorite pho on the West side) and the N Seoul Bowl (which is light but hearty and the portion is so generous I always have leftovers for lunch). The Sunset Strip Burger is a major crowd pleaser. The Northern Lights pasta is cravable. The service is always warm and welcoming, but never hover. Love the staff. And it's usually quiet inside, pretty small. We've never had to wait for a table. It's such a gem, we were instantly hooked. I just wish I'd known about it sooner.

So good. I have a shellfish allergy and very much miss shrimp and crab. I got the vegan shrimp…read morePo'Boy and had to call the waiter over to confirm it was not real shrimp...wow. Great fries too and huge portion for the Saint Louis No. 2 Po Boy. It was certainly enough for two people. Service is very friendly, but was a bit slow (one star deduction, but still... much love!). Cute, clean inside. Great vegan options.

This used to be my favorite spot for arepas, but after today's experience, I won't be coming back…read more I called ahead and clearly explained my order: three arepa orders, with one having the masa scooped out. I also specifically asked about the price and was told it would be $13 per order, consistent with what's listed online. However, when I arrived, I was told the orders would be charged separately, and the employee became visibly frustrated when I asked for clarification and requested that everything be grouped as discussed. What made the situation worse was the pricing. I was charged $15 per order, which didn't match what I was told over the phone, nor what's listed online or even on Yelp (where it shows around $10). When I politely questioned the discrepancy, the employee became argumentative and made the interaction uncomfortable. I paid, because that's not the issue--but being treated dismissively and feeling misled is. Pricing should be consistent and clearly communicated, and customers shouldn't feel like they're being taken advantage of for asking reasonable questions. Really disappointing experience from a place I used to enjoy.

Have you ever wished for a nice cold coffee drink on a hot day or a warm arepas? Well you've come…read moreto the right cafe. Cafe Bolívar (est 2001) is a cute corner South American coffee shop on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. They have good selection of coffee & tea drinks, selective pastries, salads, breakfast, and special arepas. This cafe has a calming atmosphere with background music that's not too loud, and the staff are skilled. I came on a sunny warm afternoon to grab a cold drink/light lunch. I had a Cold Brew and Chicken Arepas. I enjoyed their refreshing cold brew coffee drink but so much on the pollo arepas. Its chicken was dry; arepas outside was crispy and crunchy but the inside was not moist. Moreover, their size was bloody small. Cafe's interior was naturally bright and aesthetically decorated. Indoor/outdoor seats were comfortable. Prices of the drinks were fair, however, arepas seem expensive. Service was on point. Staff were cordial. Free wifi. Plenty of street parking. Overall, it's a nice coffee shop.