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.

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!

Woman owned, farmers market curated, fresh and simply delicious with bespoke ingredientsread more

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.

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.

Such a nice experience. First time going here and it was definitely a local neighborhood type…read moremarket feel, easy parking & entry into the store, great customer service, with a good amount of products & choices for not being a huge corporate type grocery store. The staff helped me find what I need, they were very nice, and the prices were good. I'll definitely be going back in the future.

This neighborhood grocery store on Montana Ave in Santa Monica is a fine place for a freshly made…read moresandwich or cooked items in their deli case. They've got a nice butcher section with fresh meat and seafood. There's a deli case with close to 20 items -- ribs, chicken, lasagna, mac 'n cheese, soup and more, depending on the day. They've got about a dozen salads, including three potato salads, and about as many deli meats for sandwiches. The beef stew was excellent, the lasagna, chili and meatloaf also very good. The sandwiches are solid and very reasonably priced. Two things stand out for me here: their weekend barbecue and the tamales. Someone in their kitchen makes delicious Oaxacan tamales (which are not always available). These tamales are chock full of chicken mole -- perhaps the highest ratio of filling to masa that I've had -- and are neatly wrapped in banana leaves. The burritos are similarly pre-made and stuffed to the gills with the protein of the day. As for the weekend barbecue, every Saturday and Sunday morning they grill select meats from the deli (prime steaks, tri tip, chicken, etc) which you can buy throughout the day at the deli. The Farms also has fresh vegetables, premade salads and all the other items you'd expect from a neighborhood grocery store. Service is super friendly, and there's free parking in back. It's definitely a good spot for a meal to go.

I found this amazing toffee company during the chocolate festival this weekend in San Francisco. I…read moregot hooked. Great quality and plenty of flavors!

I tried them at San Jose Made fair. I tried 3 flavors and decided to buy the Pistachio butter…read morecrunch. All flavors were amazing. But Rachel just said it was premium and charged me a dollar extra than what it is on their website. 3 stars for that reason.

Love this neighborhood gem. Smoked salmon is made in house and to die for. Friendliest staff that…read moremakes you feel right at home. Super chill on weekday mornings and more lively on the weekends. I love coming here before work for a healthy breakfast. Also they have an incredible European deli. Long live shoops!

You know what definitely enjoyed this spot. I love breakfast and was in the area. I would see it…read moreand took the chance til now. Love the pan cake combo two hot cakes eggs turkey sausage is tasty and spicy and added the bruatworst man hit the spot Service is great friendly and fast service for it being packed that day. Highly recommend if you are in the SM area. Parking is a bit tough but you can park in the back lot its cheap reo bucks for 2 hours.

Nice find! Somebody I was talking to in the area mentioned it. I got a turkey bacon sandwich to go…read more- sorry PETA - I'm betting on that they lives a good life ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Good service, easy to navigate, nice and helpful staff. A bit pricey, but the food was good. There's a side area at the front, it can get pretty warm after 10am/ I. The sun. All-in-all, not bad and I will return!

The store itself is really nice, but the employees in the natural beauty department were…read moresuper-awful to me. I was there as a haircare product demonstrator to give out samples and take a count of some of the products there. They refused to give me a table. My product was close to the bottom shelf, which I counted, dusted, and then typed up a report on my phone for my business. They kindly reported me to my company for texting on my phone and sitting in the aisle. What, they expected me to kneel or lay on the floor? There were almost no customers, so you would think they had their own restocking to do instead of monitoring what I was doing. Plus it was super-dusty. I guess those bishes didn't dust? What absolute bishes. Maybe it was because smartphones were newish in 2011? I had just been at Erewhons and they were all supernice to me there. The contrast was glaring. While this was in 2011, it left a very bad taste in my mouth, so I can't support their business when they treat visitors so poorly. I probably should have immediately complained to management. So here I am complaining to Yelp 15 years later. But seriously, anywhere I go as a demonstrator, I am also a potential customer for lunch, groceries, or whatnot. So I guess it's Erewhons and Whole Foods for me.