Jungle Bakes

Please don't come here because I love it and it's still quaint. Selfishness aside, though this is…read moremy go to place when in Santa Monica. I used to always go to Bay Cities, and I can't say their sandwiches aren't worth the drive, but if you're looking for some high-quality ingredients and true Italian spirit and charm, this is your place.

Been back a few times after not having gone for a few years. They are the only place I know that…read morecarries Golfetta Salami (60% less fat), and Italy's best seller. $9.99 for a 3 oz package which is more than $50.00 a pound! Got burned a few times buying products with no expiration date so do your due diligence. Perhaps their turnover isn't as good as the big guys so things expire. Loved their frozen wild mushroom ravioli but their margarita pizza lacked flavor and freshness.

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Lady & Larder

4.6(111 reviews)

4.9 km

tl;dr even if charcuterie boards and boutique home goods aren't your thing, don't miss the…read morenot-so-secret farm-to-table sandwich selection Lady & Larder is no stranger to the spotlight. This tiny Santa Monica wine-and-cheese concept debuted in 2016, and their charcuterie boards earned acclaim from Oprah and The New York Times alike. During the pandemic, Lady & Larder ventured into the sandwich game, and the result was a resounding success. Nowadays, the not-so-secret "Secret Lunch" lineup of gourmet sandwiches is among the best in Los Angeles. The tiny Santa Monica shop shares the block with a Sherwin-Williams and a boxing gym. Cross your fingers for metered street parking on the trafficky block of Pico. Outside, red metal patio furniture is shaded by the overhanging storefront. Natural light runs through multicolored windows to the shop within. The mosaic tiled floor is effortlessly chic. The soaring whitewashed walls are minimally decorated, while shelves and refrigerators are carefully curated with wines, cheeses, tinned fish, and candles. The tablet register is set up on a worn kitchen countertop. Soft, instrumental music immediately feels welcoming. I've visited multiple times for early weekend lunch, and our Toast pre-order was ready upon arrival. We grabbed a table outside, and numerous takeout customers popped in and out during our meal. My favorite was the Disco Only. This elevated turkey club featured an impressive depth of flavor, from the sharp alpine cheese to the rich garlic mayo to the tangy pepperoncini vinegar. The thick-cut Bub and Grandma's sesame bread held up admirably well, and the arugula added a welcome fresh factor. The proteins were plentiful but were outshone by the other components. I also loved the Hot Girl Salami. The sweet-and-hot mustard and crispy baguette accentuated the rich, almost buttery salami. Meanwhile, the Venice Cowgirl was like a cheeseboard on a baguette. The sweet peaches and apricot-habanero jam dominated the subtly rich cheese or thin prosciutto, but the sandwich nonetheless proved to be a unique, summery option worth sharing. Lastly, the Yes, Honey elevated the ham-and-cheese with tangy relish, but the other components felt standard and forgettable. The service was friendly and efficient, and sandwiches ran for $15-20 each. Overall, the food tasted like the Santa Monica Farmer's Market on a premium roll, with sandos ranging from good to excellent. They are worth a dedicated visit if you're in the neighborhood, and I can't wait to work my way through more of Lady & Larder's menu.

my boyfriend surprised me on Valentine's Day with these!…read more Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Please support these ladies!!

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Andrew's Cheese Shop

4.2(204 reviews)

5.5 km

The shop is so artsy and has a collection of unique olive oils from all over the world, as well as…read morespirits and wines. The sandwiches consisted of turkey, Reuben, salmon, caprese, and more. They were already prepared and packaged, so you just grab and go. The cool part was that the cashiers asked if I wanted the sandwich warmed up. which I did. Great touch! I went with the Reuben and did not see that there was cheese in the center, so when I got home, I had to take the cheese off. The sandwich was good, but for $12 + it was solid.

I've been going here for at least 10 years. I love cheese and have been to many shops across the…read morecountry and this one is the best. So many types of cheese I haven't seen anywhere else. Shadow Blossom is my all time favorite!

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A Cut Above Butcher Shop

4.5(457 reviews)

3.1 km

I stumbled into this place by accident and didn't even realize they served food. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised by how amazing the sandwiches were. They're definitely on the pricey side, but worth every penny. The portions are big, the meat is juicy and flavorful, and everything is just perfect. I tried the pastrami, pulled pork, and turkey sandwiches, and all of them were excellent. You won't be disappointed. Highly recommend this place.

The last time I went to this place was for their Italian beef sandwich and that sandwich seriously…read moremight be my favorite Italian beef sandwich in the area/ city. My most recent visit I came in to grab some sliced deli meats for some bread I got from another place. As soon as I walked in, I was created in the person behind the counter was very friendly and helpful. I just wanted some sliced ham and mortadella. The ham for a baguette and butter sandwich and the mortadella to used with another type of bread I got. The meats were neatly sliced and packaged and the service was quick. I really am a huge fan of this place.

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The Italian Beef Sandwich (jus not pictured). Super juicy and flavorful! @bilalandjesseatfood

Los Xurros

5.0(31 reviews)

2.5 km•Sawtelle

Best Churros in Town! This place was recommended to me as…read morehaving the best churros ever, and they lived up to the hype! Food: - Churros are made fresh to order and hand-dipped in a generous coating of cinnamon sugar - Texture is perfect--crispy and golden on the outside, while soft, chewy, and slightly gooey on the inside -The cinnamon sugar ratio is spot-on, and because each churro is hand-coated, every bite is packed with flavor Sauces: Honestly, the churros don't need sauce, but if you are a sauce person... - Chocolate: Rich, smooth Ghirardelli chocolate - Lechera: Classic sweetened condensed milk - Blueberry: Surprisingly bold blueberry flavor - Coconut: Unexpected favorite that adds a unique tropical twist and pairs surprisingly well Service & Ambiance: - Located in the same parking lot as Brother's Cousins Tacos, making it the perfect spot to enjoy tacos and churros - Eric, the owner, is incredibly kind, welcoming, and passionate about his craft - The recipe originated in Madrid, Spain, and Eric added his own Mexican-inspired cinnamon sugar twist since traditional Spanish churros are not coated in cinnamon sugar

Los Xurros makes the best churros I've had in LA! They are cooked to order and rolled in cinnamon…read moresugar, served warm with a perfect light crunch on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. 1 box comes with 8 pieces. $8 includes a dipping sauce, and $10 includes a small Häagen-Dazs ice cream. They have a lot of options for dipping sauces. I like the classics - chocolate and lechera (condensed milk)! They are extremely friendly and efficient. They're chatty if you are in the mood, and will happily share their story. The parking lot they're next to is a free-for-all, and there are usually a bunch of other food stands set up. There is no seating, you just grab and go. A lot of people eat standing by their cars. I've brought a lot of other people here, and so far everyone agrees they are the best in the city!

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Teleferic Barcelona

4.1(592 reviews)

2.5 km•Brentwood

I came in for lunch without a reservation and the staff was very energetic. Everyone greeted me…read morewith a smile. Both managers is produced themselves to me. They asked for.my name and reference to me by name my entire time there. Will introduces the dine la menu and walked me through it. He mentioned that the crab croquettas (with tuna on top)was amazing. It was fantastic. I was tempted to order more, but I wanted to save room for the lobster paella. When that came to the table it looked and smelled amazing! The lobster was fresh, the shrimp cooked perfectly.it was sized for me so I didn't have a meal meant for multiple people. It was season just right. Each bite had the same flavor as the last. This a great place for solo meal or group get together.

We had an excellent experience tonight! Antonia B (aka Toni) was our bartender/server and she was…read moreTHE BEST! Her service guarantees a return visit! Thank you again. See you soon! -M and JP

Unique Cocktails Spanish Date Night

G&G Tuna Tacos

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Pan con Tomate Spanish Tapas Barcelona

Fruit Cart on Bundy

4.7(3 reviews)

1.5 km•Sawtelle

fresh, delicious fruit! kind owners! buy here so much better than the grocery stores!read more

Five stars b/c…read more.. F_reeeesh fruits stand right outside ACE Hardware I_n the mood always for supporting lovely hard-working vendors like them V_alue for your buck: fresh cut fruits for $5 cup or $7 bowl E_arnest living... hey, tip well if you opt to go Quick Notes: * Décor - n/a * Offers - fresh fruits daily: lime juice and tajin toppings optional * Accepts - cash * Parking - free parking lot for center; none on the streets

Yama Sushi Marketplace

4.8(661 reviews)

2.6 km•Sawtelle

Located inside a small marketplace in Sawtelle. There's a parking lot but it was pretty tight and…read morepacked when I got there so I would prepare to potentially park on the street. There were some small tables inside and a couple right outside but seating overall is pretty limited Definitely very affordable overall and good portion sizes. My boyfriend and I were pretty satisfied after sharing 3 items. Everything was super good and I couldn't really decide on a favorite

I have to update my original review of 3 stars. Remi (one of the owners) reached out about my last…read morereview and was very professional and seemed legitimately concerned about my complaint. After talking with her, I decided to go back and give them another try and we've had nothing, but positive experiences since. Adding a star for averaging up! Still working on the smiles, but the girl at the morning counter was nicer. I usually come in the evenings, so different vibe. Want to add that I ordered one of their next day catering platters and found them to be delicious and reasonably priced. Also, pickup was made so easy! Thanks, Yama. More to come:)

Inside store

6pc of California Roll

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Bento box with 6pc of California Roll

Nijiya Market

4.2(732 reviews)

0.8 km•Sawtelle

I love this Japanese market!! I've been coming here from 2023 nonstop, my favorite from this market…read moreis the spicy tuna hand-roll with seaweed wrap, the salmon sushi and eel sushi platters. Whenever my mom and I want some Japanese food like Soba or something else then we would come here since we live close to Sawtelle, like 10 to 15 minutes away (; The meats are so fresh, soft and tender too, I am picky about the beef texture fyi The packaged foods are perfect for hassle-less meals whenever you don't want to cook in the extreme heat but it's a life saver lol Some of the cashiers are nice, as well because they ask if you want any utensils like chopsticks and napkins. Big brownie bonus points for the well functioning air conditioner inside; battling the summer heat because it's been soooooo hot, omg We will be back soon!!

Nijiya is a Japanese supermarket on Sawtelle - a much fitting and much needed spot. Parking might…read morebe tough in this small plaza, but if you're already in Sawtelle, then this is an easy place to stop by for groceries. The produce here is always very nice and fresh, though the prices will reflect that quality, too. If you come late at night, there are also some discounted bentos and bites. I had one of their fruit tarts, and it was fairly watery and mushy on the bottom, so I unfortunately can't recommend that one. Outside of groceries, it's also a good local market for common Japanese products (eg shampoo, cosmetics, kitchenware). It definitely sports those narrow aisles, though, so be prepared to maneuver around both for parking and for shopping... but hey, that's part of the experience!

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Herd and Grace

4.9(43 reviews)

1.3 km•Sawtelle

I've been coming here for the past year and regularly buy meat here for higher quality grass fed…read moreproducts that I can feel better about eating. All of the people who have helped me have been so knowledgeable and very nice!

Herd and Grace was having an event that I was invited to. This experience provided an opportunity…read moreto learn about their membership program which offers special offers for members. The day I visited I had the opportunity to learn about their membership program plus experience some of their cuts of meats that they were barbecuing. The meats we were sample were top notch. The offerings of meats is quite varied plus you can grab a new bbq.. meat is not cheap but you are paying for the quality of their offerings The store seemed very cleaned and organized. The staff seem very knowledgeable. There is a small parking lot in back and street parking.

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I got a custom vanilla cake with earl grey buttercream and blackberry jam from Jungle Bakes. The cake was just as beautiful as it was scrumptious. I personally wish I could order a bottle of that blackberry jam. Perfection! I also got an order or two of the macrons with a similar flavor profile. They were nothing short of amazing. I was so impressed with the cake and macrons, that I made sure to order a cake for my sister's birthday. Thank you Jungle Bakes for not only making a fantastic for my birthday but for my sister as well! read more

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I have nothing but great things to say about working with Shiri. She is so easy to collaborate with…read more& produces great work that you can rely on. I can confidently say I will be returning in the future for any cookie needs!

I ordered two dozen cookies for a "Havana Night's" themed Father's Day party and Shiri worked with…read moreme to get just the right designs for my party's theme. She pays attention to the details on each cookie she makes, to the point that they are almost too beautiful to eat. But you will, because the taste makes you want to go back for more!

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Melissa did such a wonderful job with the custom cookies I needed for the event on short notice…read more She made sure everything was fresh and delivered on time. It was very easy to communicate with her and place an order. The cookies came out fantastic! She did a beautiful job designing them in our travel party theme. The mom-to-be and all the guests loved them. I tried one the next day, and it tasted great--not too sweet, with perfect meringue icing. I will definitely be ordering more. Thank you, Melissa!

I was looking for beautiful sugar cookies that also tasted incredible for a baby shower I was…read morehosting and Sweet Lolis made that happen. These cookies were the hit of the party both aesthetically and in taste, and Melissa was so lovely to work with. I showed her a few inspo pics, she made a few suggestions, and this is what she was able to do. Couldn't recommend these more!

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Great company! Our custom cookies were SOOOOOO good and delicious. Easy to work with, everything…read morewas perfect. Highly recommend.

Mae'd with Love

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Both Mae herself and the cakes she makes are incredible! Her artistic design and yummy flavors…read morewowed my 4 year old son and all of his guests at his birthday party. We bought 2 custom cakes...she made them look better than the inspiration found from pics online! Not to mention, Mae was super responsive and easy to work with...and she delivered the cakes to us! Thank you Mae!!!

There are no words to explain how wonderful Mae'd with Love is! I will never go anywhere else for a…read morecake or sweets again. Mae is an absolute sweetheart, just a rare gem! She always goes above and beyond to make your cake the most special cake you've ever seen. She really can do it all. I've been looking for a place like this for years and now I know I've found the ultimate treasure :)

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Ashlee made the most beautiful (and tasty!) cupcakes for me to bring into work for my birthday. I…read moreordered two types of cupcakes - vanilla and red velvet, each with a buttercream frosting which was not crazy sweet but was super delicious. Her floral frosting artwork is exquisite - so beautiful! Everyone loved them. My order was last minute, and Ashlee took my call and was accommodating. She asked questions to get my order perfect, and I was able to pick them up the very next evening! Thank you, Ashlee!!!

Ashlee is a true artist and professional. She made a perfect sweet 16 birthday cake for my…read moredaughter. It was decorated beautifully and tasted great. She even worked with me to get the image we wanted on the cake. I would 1000% purchase from her again.

Viviz Bakery

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Have you ever had one bite of something and knew it was going to be something you craved for life?…read moreWell, this was my experience with Viviz! We ordered three desserts for the company Christmas party and I'd be hard-pressed to pick a favorite! And the phenomenal service over the phone / smile when I picked up (I think she is the owner) has me wishing that there were more holidays!

A friend told me about Viviz Bakery... and I can not sing enough PRAISE!!!…read more I contacted Vivian and told her I wanted to get a small order of Christmas cookies for my sons. I told her how one of my sons is not a big chocolate lover so she created an amazingly soft, moist and tasty cookie that made me the best dad ever!!! With my busy work schedule- Vivian went out of her way to deliver my kids freshly baked Christmas cookies to my work! Not only were the cookies delicious, the presentation was also very nice! I was expecting a typical plate with plastic wrap. Instead I received my dozen cookies in a very nice box with a window so I could be tempted all the way home! Vivian did a great job! Christmas cookies lasted about 10 seconds as my boys and I devoured them! I cannot wait to place another order with Vivian! You can taste the quality ingredients with every bite!!!

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Sprinkl'd makes the best tasting and most beautiful…read more desserts for any occasion. You can tell how much love and creativity is put into their treats which makes the experience that much better. My favorites are their cake-pops & mini baked donuts! I highly, highly recommend their treats to anyone that is interested in catering events, hosting get togethers, or are in need of tasty treats to gift their loved ones with. Customer for life!

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