I used to live in Chatsworth and visit this place all the time. Miss the food and the old owner, the Asian lady and the guy who used to make the sandwiches, Al. read more

Does anyone have contact info for the original owner or for Alfonzo? My family and I miss this place so much. Grew up in Chatsworth and loved their tuna salad sandwich. If anyone knows the recipe for their tuna salad (it had shredded carrots and lemon), and/or the brand of wheat bread they used, and is willing to share, you'd make my grandmother, mother, sister, husband, and myself forever grateful. Not looking to use it commercially at any sort of restaurant. Just miss going there to eat and would love to be able to still enjoy it at home with the restaurant no longer there. Would even be willing to pay a small fee. read more

I'm feeling conflicted about my opinion on this establishment so I'll do my best to explain why: I'd like to think that I eat primarily healthy; I don't like to eat out too often during the work week, especially when my options are as limited as there are in my industrial-esque work area. I am choosy about where I order from, as I realize that not every establishment is properly vegetarian-friendly. The whole feel of this place appears to be geared towards freshness and a clean meal. Simple sandwiches (ALL served with sprouts), wraps, smoothies and low-fat frozen yogurt. I've had a 1/2 sandwich & soup combo once, it was fine. The tortilla soup is good, and vegetarian from what they say. No chicken stock or anything. I've stuck with salads though, customizing them by basically requesting every vegetable available. Not hard. I call ahead to place my order every time and ask that the order be repeated back, just to be thorough, safe. My order has been correct maybe 50% of the time. I've let it go. The customer service is nice enough, never an argument or an objection, never a bad attitude. Perhaps a slight language barrier... Could be that whoever is taking my order isn't paying their full attention or writing everything down. Today's experience was the last of my patience with Cultured Taste. I went through my typical routine of ordering for pick up - Have the order repeated back to me. "Kat, we know you! We'll have your special salad, see you soon." It was the busiest I had ever seen it in here and I had to wait for 20 minutes of my 30 minute break for my salad to be made and handed to me. This annoyed me, but they were busy and working hard, etc. In this time, I saw some disturbing ass shit. The counter where the food is prepared is clearly exposed, right behind the register. There was a man making a roast beef sandwich and I cannot express how nauseating this process was to watch. He placed mound of roast beef (by that I mean that he didn't separate the thin slices) on a roll and observed how the juices from the deli meat have tampered with the quality of the bread... He picks up the block of processed meat and forcefully squeezes the juices from it. He then used three or more paper towels to heavily press the smegma out of the roast beef. This visual alone was enough to completely change my view on the quality of the products, culinary methods, sanitary safety and overall professionalism of this establishment. My salad is assembled out of my sight but I could see through the clear plastic box that this was just your generic Garden Salad - Basically lettuce, tomato, their shtick sprouts, etc. None of the additions that I asked for, that they claimed to "know". I asked the cashier passively, hoping that she would notice the absence of substance in my salad, "So, that's EVERYTHING? EVERYTHING is there on my salad, all of the add ons?" She confirmed. I could CLEARLY see that it wasn't but I (literally) didn't have time to argue and the 1% of doubt in me hoped that it was just... underneath the rest. I was 110% correct in my observation that my salad was the basic. I let that go UNTIL I opened the box to discover the appalling lack of quality of the produce. The spinach was literally black on the edges, shriveled, wilted and discoloured. I couldn't believe that they would even serve this. The tomatoes were pale, unripe and had course, brown specks as if they hadn't been washed. The (ranch) dressing smelled and tasted like aged, spoiled cheddar cheese. I was utterly fed up at this point. I called and asked for my money to be refunded, with the last 5 minutes of my break. Again, I'd like to remind you how nice they are here, so it's difficult to write this review, let alone communicate that I am disgusted with what I was served. She dodged my request and promised me store credit. After a few hours of reflecting on my experience, the principle of the situation has prevailed and I will be going after work to claim my $7.07 back, not to return for any more service or frightening products from the Cultured Taste. read more

Cultured Taste is a healthy eatery. Everything is made from the freshest ingredients. They offer salads, sandwiches, wraps and frozen yogurt. It is located in the Vons shopping center on devonshire & mason. It is nothing fancy... you order at the counter, they have plenty of tables & chairs to dine inside or outside. I used to live in the area but moved a few years ago to S. Valley. I stop by and order take out when ever I'm in the area and usually get 1/2 a tuna sandwich ( tuna mixed with carrots no mayo with sprouts) and a small garden salad. The people who work there are friendly and the guy who prepares the food always says "hello" he is really sweet : ) If you work, live or are in the area and want to eat fresh, healthy food or just want a tasty healthy FroYo go to Cultured Taste! read more

OK, so I had a 'break' from this place.... But recently I started getting my lunches from here again... Ohh how I forgot how amazing the Chinese Chicken Wrap is!!!! And the potato salad.... YUMM!! ("Extra please!!" ask.... ;) ) Anyways, This place offers good fresh food (Wraps, Salads, Sandwiches. Yogurt, smoothies (pina colada for midday blues haahaa), cheap and other than the Italian place nearby, you won't find much around. Trust me.... Thumbs up.... Happy belly..... :)) read more

One of the better lunch places around. I had a roast beef sandwich -- with sprouts, lettuce and mayo on fresh wheat bread. The sandwich was served on a glass plate. On another visit I had the "Cultured Salad", which included among other things turkey breast, salami, garbanzo beans and roast pepper -- all fresh and tasty. Clean and neat. Lots of variety in the menu. A good place in Chatsworth for a quick healthy refreshing lunch. read more

Decided to check this place out for a quick lunch. I had the tuna/avocado sandwich. They make the sandwiches to order and I must agree with the other posters who say everything is fresh. If you don't like alfalfa sprouts be sure to speak up as there is a big wad of them in the sandwich. The tuna salad was nicely balanced and the wheat bread soft and tasty. It's really like a fresh home-made sandwich with generous portions of tuna and avocado. They give you a small scoop of potato salad which was so-so. Its more like mashed potatoes with a couple of tiny pieces of diced pickles and a bit of pickle flavor. I ate a couple of bites but it was not memorable. For a quick and pretty tasty and health lunch it is a good option. I will be back and will try the turkey/avocado next time. If you go and nothing on the menu grabs you by the short hairs next door is the San Carlo deli which has fab sandwiches also - just a different menu altogether. read more

On the days that I don't want to feel like an overstuffed pinata (full-o-candy) I think I'll go to this place from now on. The food is very fresh and leave you feeling satisfied instead of full to bursting. I got the egg salad sandwich with a side salad and i am quite happy about it. Everything seems healthy and yummy and I will probably go there again very soon. I feel like I lost weight after such healthy food :P I think i need to balance myself out with cookies! j/k! read more

Was starving and needed food right away. I was at work and my co worker Lotem offered to pick up from here. Since I've never been, I decided to go with something basic so I went for the tuna sandwich. She picked up and I get presented with HALF a sandwich :( I was expecting a FULL sandwich. Had I known, I would've picked the biggest meal on the menu. Lol. It was OK. I've had better tuna sandwiches. read more

Besides having a Public Health rating of "B" (it's hidden behind the chairs), this place makes a delicious veggie sandwich. Before I became a vegetarian, I used to get the BLT they offered--which was always good. The guy who makes the sandwich is friendly. There's an HD screen you can stare at while it gives you the news via NYT, and asks you to play live Scrabble with other people via your phone. Hardly anyone is actually eating in the place whenever I go--most people order to go. That small bit of potato salad is like a delicious treat that will leave you wanting more. I'm fond of the yogurt (tart and vanilla) and the smoothies are good. I'm not sure why one of the reviewers called it a healthy place...just because someone serves alfalfa sprouts--which are my favorite--in sandwiches doesn't make it healthy. It's just a normal sandwich shop that offers a variety of wraps and sandwiches to choose from. If you really wanted healthy, you'd try a place that's raw, organic, or vegan. read more

They have a C rating conspicuously hidden behind chairs. They often make you wait, despite the lack of customers, and they frequently get your order wrong (2 out of 4-5 for me plus other yelp reviewers). Their frozen yogurt is overpriced for what it is. Other than that, the food is just okay. It's not that healthy, maybe compared to fried chicken... I ordered 1/2 a chicken salad wrap, they gave me a half of a chicken salad sandwich. The tortilla soup was pretty gross. I was hungry so I ate it all, but honestly... I don't feel so good. read more

I LOVE this place!! Fresh sandwiches, fresh salads, yummy yogurt... The tuna salad is my favorite - it's mixed with shredded carrots and very light on other additives - I don't think I've ever experienced it to be dry or bland. Get it in a sandwich or in a salad. It's healthy stuff! The wraps are all great, as are the soups. I recently tried the spring rolls and they're filled with lots of yummy avocados. The guy who makes the sandwiches behind the counter is extremely nice and really funny. A great little shop to support! read more

I love Cultured Taste! It's fresh and healthy! I had lunch there almost everyday this week and loved everything. Can't wait to go back...I am their new #1 fan! Cultured Taste ROCKS!! read more

I ordered the tuna sandwich, and it was just ok. It wasn't super flavorful, and I feel like it was lacking something (maybe some more sauce, some dressing ). ??? I feel like I should add more to my review but tbh there's nothing more to say. It was just whatever. btw staff here is really nice and super fast. I've only been here for lunch, but they do a pretty good job of keeping everything moving. read more

* 5 stars for their delicious Turkey & Avocado sandwich! (I'm not a fan of turkey at all, BUT I took a bite (ok, fine 3 bites!) of my friend's sandwich and have been craving it ever since! yummmmy!) * 4.95 stars for the frozen tart yogurt. (So far, my 2nd fav. after Pinkberry!) * $5.20 Lunch special: 1/2 sandwich + frozen yogurt OR soup (had the tortilla soup---too tangy) OR salad * tuna sandwich= not so much. Even with mixed carrots, it was a bit dry and bland--i wish i got the turkey sandwich instead! NEXT TIME.... read more

I feel so sorry for this place because, whenever I am in the plaza I look and see its empty. I mean no one, ever. Although I've never eaten here, this place is worth 4 stars just for staying open and paying rent for years and years!!! read more

this place is something new, but nothing special. my brother used to work here, so he'd always bring sandwiches home. the ownership has changed since he worked there. i went again after the change, and the food is still the same. it's not a sub sandwich, but rather a regular sandwich - meat and veggies in between two slices of bread. and here's the twist.....alfalfa sprouts are used instead of lettuce. i've only had the tuna and chicken salad here and they're both ok. it's mixed with carrots, so it gives texture, but it doesn't WOW it. i don't think it's worth the $6 for a full sandwich. read more

Ehhh, the sandwiches here are alright. I've had their grilled chicken sandwich... the chicken was dry and over cooked, my jaw got tired from eating it and threw away the last 3 bites! Next, I tried their roast beef w/horseradish... I don't know what kind of mayo they use, but it tasted like Miracle Whip... gross! I will try this place one more time cause I love croissant sandwiches and this place has a turkey and ham croissant sandwich... I'll write another review after I try it, so for now, this place only gets 2 stars. Oh and their free potato salad is nasty and salty too! read more

I had a tuna wrap at The Cultured Taste today. It was the best tasting tuna wrap ever. I highly recommend this to everyone. Oh... don't forget their unforgettable frozen yogurt. Hamed read more

I love this place. It's clean, the staff are friendly, and the food is good. The portions are reasonable, compared to the price. I try to come often. read more

During the old owner's time, the place and food were clean. It used to be my old hangout. Ever since the owner changed, the food and whole place was filthy and went from grade A to grade C within a couple of months. Never will go there again. read more

It breaks my heart to see what the new owners have done to The Cultured Taste. I have been a patron of this establishment for decades, so it is very difficult to write an unfavorable review about it. But it's just not the same place it once was. The new owners never seemed to understand what The Cultured Taste has always been about when they added menu items that one just doesn't go there for (or in my case - anywhere for).. And now, I can't ever seem to find it open or business. I used to always stop by at least once a week during the Summer to bring home dinner when it's too hot to cook, but it is never open anymore! I even got off work an hour early one day last week and went by, and it was still closed! I wish the former owner Kelly would buy it again and restore it to its former self. I used to recommend The Cultured Taste to everyone I know, but not anymore. I cannot in good conscience do so. Alfonso is the saving grace of The Cultured Taste. He knows his customers and has always taken good care of us. So sad to see what has become of a place that I have loved for more than half my life. read more