It's great finally to have a proper breakfast bistro and boutique bakery in our area, with the quality food and friendly staff! The prices are reasonable too, considering the level of food, thoughtful and comfortable environment, and personal attention, along with extremely convenient location. Yellow Vase's location on the shore is extremely popular, no matter day or time of the week, and I expect this little gem would be discovered by many as time goes bye. Let's support our local business! read more

Yellow Vase - Yellow Vase Cafe in Peninsula Ctr. - Mediterranean Near Me - Rolling Hills Estates, California

I've come to this location at least 100 times over the last 5 years. I've spent hours here as a student while I did my homework, study for professorial exams, etc. I spend on average $30 per order each visit. As of today, I'm no longer allowed to sit by an outlet cause "it's their best table" despite the entire restaurant being empty. Sadly it'll be my last time coming here. read more

The Yellow Vase is about how fresh California cuisine meets the French aesthetic in taste and crispness and sweetness and health. The food is perfect. The service is kind and considerate. The ambiance goes with a nice sunny brunch, best enjoyed with a friend or two. I recommend to try everything. Tres bien. read more

Such a cute quaint spot. Loved the ambiance and the bakery. I ordered my food to go so I can't rate that yet, but the pastry and the honey vanilla latte were spot on! I will definitely come back when I'm in the area! read more

Yellow Vase - Dining inside and out. Lovely, quaint French-style cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Rolling Hills Estates, California

Food is good but whoever designed the app is genuinely stupid. Why is any customization for the food literally hidden from you and impossible to get out. It took me five minutes just to figure out that I had to double tap to fix it. Also the tipping is dumb. It hides the custom tip to try and force you to tip more. Overall everything is good except for this dumb ape read more

I dont usually like going out to breakfast but this place has more options than just the usual breakfast dishes found at other breakfast coffee shops. In addition it's such a pretty little casual cafe with an ocean view, it's a really nice place to enjoy a meal. It's painted bright sunny yellow and the food is consistently good. You order & pay for your food and espresso drinks at the counter and then the waitstaff delivers it to your table. My favorite dishes are the Sunshine Panini with a side of bacon, Avocado Toast with tomatoes, the quiche special, and the crepes with strawberries bananas and Nutella. So far everything is delicious! They even have Golden Milk and lovely pastries. read more

The 2 by 2 is a good deal. Also like the salmon crepe. It is yummy. The matcha used to be better. They changed their recipe a few years ago and it's not as good as it used to be. read more

Worst customer service ever. The counter person could not speak English, charged me $25 for a breakfast burrito I did not order. She gave me attitude because I had to keep repeating my order. While trying to pay the entire time she tapped her long nails on the counter top and glared at me. Then she went back to the kitchen to complain about me in Spanish. Thr loud kitchen music takes away from the music played in the cafe. Disappointing experience. The yellow vase at Golden Vase has really good customer service. She also did not give me a receipt. I went back to ask for it once I realized I was overcharged and they gave me food I didn't order. Then I asked for a refund. We won't eat here again. read more

The location of Yellow Vase is perfect for breakfast after a good trail run at Point Vicente which is right across the restaurant. We've seen this place before while running along the Palos Verde Coast and decided to try it the next time we ran again. There was a line of folks when we saw it and a line again when we visited. So surely that must be a good sign we thought. There is seating both indoor and outdoor. But even sitting indoor you get a good view of the outdoor. We chose indoor because it was a bit chilly with the spring breeze coming from the shore but had a good window side table. The decor was very colorful and inviting. They have a self-serve water station where you can also pick up a menu and select your food to order as you wait in line. You can also use the online menu from their QR code. You would order and pay at the counter then sit a table of your choosing at which food is then served to you. My wife ordered the Strawberry Salad, my daughter ordered the Brioche French Toast. When I ordered the Salmon Crepe and asked for a plain croissant from their baked goods display case to be added to my order, the cashier told me I would need to take the croissant now. I thought that very odd and maybe she didn't understand me so I repeated that I would like to croissant served with my order as I didn't like the idea of nibbling on it before my main breakfast is served. She again said no she can't. I just politely told her to just please grant my request and she complied. VERY WEIRD. The verdict: 1. Brioche French Toast- My daughter loves brioche but for some reason the brioche used in this French toast gave some unusual taste. She ate it all but said she won't order it again. SO-SO 2, Strawberry Salad- this was quite refreshing from the fresh strawberries and the walnuts along with the balsamic dressing were a good contrasting flavor.- WIN! 3. Salmon Crepe- generous portion of salmon filled in nice moist crepe. The lemon caper sauce was very good with the dill providing a nice mild zing. 4. Croissant- it was a good sized piece but incredibly dry. It was either a day or more old, or it seemed like the dry croissants you buy at Costco. FAIL All in all, I would still go back when we do our trail runs. It is a nice relaxing place to have breakfast and enjoy an ocean view. read more

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Had a blt panini sandwich. My husband had a Greek salad. Very very good But we took some desserts home with us. Horrible they were dry tasted old and obviously had no taste. Won't do that again. Especially the prices you pay now a days read more

Great food and cleanliness! Definitely would come back. Great coffee and pastries. The staff were great as well!

Small cafe which packs a heavy menu and meals! If you haven't been to Yellow Vase then you should know that they serve brunch, coffee and pastries. My go to is the mexican Omelet, and the Spanish Latter(iced). I went to the Silver Spur location last week and had a wonderful experience. It has a very chill vibe. Also our order came extremely fast! This location has both indoor and outdoor seatings. Everything is setup beautifully. I'm genuinely looking forward to visiting again. :) read more

Had a wonderful brunch at Yellow Vase. The roasted vegetable scramble with cheese, bread and a small salad. Initially planned to order the vegetable omelette, however the cashier suggested the scramble as something she liked better. It was an excellent choice! Pleasant place to catch up with friends the other morning. Been here before when it was very crowded and noisier. Coffee was strong! Thank you for a wonderful brunch! read more

The menu and selections and service are excellent. I love the delicate grilled Chicken sausage and Eggs. It's great any timeif the day. Serving dinner as well! Maureen Megowan read more

Cute and cozy decor and ambiance, excellent service. Indoor and outdoor seating. Not sure I can say the same about the food. All four of us thought our food was kinda bland. Nothing special about it, just basic. I did like that the veggie omelette was not greasy or overwhelmed with cheese, but again, just kinda basic which was fine, but I wanted a kick of flavor from something. The roasted potatoes were cooked through but not truly roasted. They should be browned but they appeared to be boiled and very lightly roasted and again, no flavor, not even salt. The baked goods looked like they were good and so did the crapes, I will probably try that next time. I do like that they have freshly squeezed orange juice available. read more

Very good. The food is good but a bit expensive. The area is lovely and the cafe is decorated very nicely.

Great ambience. Excellent service. We enjoy the pastries and comfy atmosphere. Definitely returning soon!

Looks very nice and area is good. However it does not make up for the taste in food...or lack there of. It is expensive which I dont mind if it is worth it. This is definitely not. Self service so not much to say beside them giving me my order. read more

I stopped by for breakfast. The salmon plate and fruit plate were excellent. The cappuccino was perfect. Thanks for a wonderful breakfast. Ernie read more

Although their breakfast items are really good, I cannot say the same for the coffee. I usually don't order coffee, but during a recent visit, I ordered a cup. It was really bitter and sour. I added 5 sugars and 9 creamers but I could only drink 1/4 of the coffee. I expected to have good tasting coffee, being that it is a French style cafe, but I couldn't get past the bitter coffee. read more

Really enjoy this place. Bakery good are yummy. Food is fresh, not greasy. Quick service. read more

Yellow Vase - 2x2 - French toast, potatoes, eggs, and bread. Yum! 7/2023 - Mediterranean Near Me - Rolling Hills Estates, California

Terrible. Food was prepared terribly. My order was a super simple breakfast order of two eggs over easy, baguette toasted and side salad. The salad was old and wilted and they applied their horrible balsamic on it, bread was hardly toasted and soggy, and the eggs were decent. I ate it because I paid for it. Chose to sit outside because the A/C wasn't even on and it was super hot inside. I can't believe why the A/C would be off on one of the hottest days of the summer July 24. Gross. Will never come back. read more

Good food, was unaware that it was a walk up counter cafe. The Tuna Salad was really good and the soup my parents had was also quite good.

My mom and I saw what looked like a bakery from the outside and decided to grab some coffee and a pastry perhaps. When we walked in realized it was a cute little French themed cafe that also served breakfast/lunch. I had the salmon cove crepe and my mom had the California chicken panini with a honey vanilla latte. I had the Spanish latte. Everything was absolutely delectable. We've returned for breakfast here quite a few times ever since and if not for breakfast definitely for the coffee. A perfect foam every time. Friendly staff too :) Definitely recommend this place read more

Yellow Vase - Spanish Latte - Mediterranean Near Me - Rolling Hills Estates, California

Their pasta and sandwiches are good and big portions. Especially the atmosphere of the restaurant is phenomenal. They are located in beautiful suburban area (palos verdes where closest to to famous for it beautiful beaches and upscale mansions) read more

The chicken curry sandwich looked delicious but was underwhelming for taste. Pretty bland. read more

Yellow Vase - Chicken curry sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Rolling Hills Estates, California

We have eaten there 4 times in the Peninsula Center location. The first time everything went well. The food was quite good and there is variety in their menu. I had the curry chicken sandwich which was sizable and tasty. Also the second time was fine, I had the Californian omelet and a morning glory muffin. The third time was not so good. The food was fine but although I told the person taking my order that we would be sitting outside as we had our dog with us (as we had done before) and it was cold/windy we would like them to turn on the heater near our table. The food arrived but no heater turn on. I went inside and was told they didn't have any gas. Since the order taker repeated that we wanted a heater this was understood. If they weren't able to do that I would think there counter person should have known and told us so. The next time we were eating inside. Someone brought our order and I told them I had ordered hot tea but they hadn't brought it. They mumbled something and I presumed they would get it. Not so, I finally had to go back to the cashier and complain. She immediately went and got it and brought to our table but all in all I think this wasn't great service. read more

The new Yellow Vase in Peninsula Center is a great choice for lunch. It is a small cafe with a large bakery case and a good-sized patio. Alas, it was too cold for the patio, so we were inside. It was about $40 for lunch for the two of us, and it was SUPER fast. Friend had the kale chicken salad, which was generously portioned. I ordered the veggie scramble and was disappointed that they did not disclose all of the veggies used, but it was not too hard to pick around the potatoes (which I loathe). It is a cute place to have lunch on the Hill in a reasonable amount of time. I will be back. read more

The coffee, ambiance and service were great. The croissant was hella OLD! With all the fanciness of decor and how delicious everything looked, it was liking peaking behind the curtain to see Oz was just a little man. Disappointing. I will try again someday soon and update. read more

Food was delicious. I had the French Onion Soup with the Cobb Salad. Both were delicious. I think this might have been the best French Onion Soup I've had read more

Such a cute little spot. A wonderful addition to the plaza. Honestly doesn't feel like you're in a "city". It's like you're in a little cafe in a countryside. So cute. Ok but more important, the food. Had the salmon crepe with the capers. And it came with a side salad. My friend had the strawberry Nutella crepe... oof. We were happy campers. Thank you so much yellow vase. I'll be coming back soon. read more

The style here is timeless yet engaging. Staff are friendly. Stop by for a treat or a full meal! Prices are moderate-high. read more

Yellow Vase - Patio - Mediterranean Near Me - Rolling Hills Estates, California

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I cannot speak for anything but the pastries here. I ordered a couple and they tasted a bit stale. I will give this place point for having a nice atmosphere and good location though read more

The food here is much more consistent than the service. Most of their food is excellent and likely better than you might expect, especially when it comes to their breakfast, sandwiches, pasta and dessert! The prime rib was especially delicious; the chicken (in any dish) is so succulent and tender; the Alfredo has a perfect balance of lightness with flavor! (Best I've ever had!); and the desserts are impeccable - the cannoli could be served in Italy! Unfortunately, the steak and fries is NOT as advertised. Menu says it's an 8oz center cut but in reality, it is an incredibly frail hangar steak that is largely inedible fat - huge disappointment; I do not recommend! There was so little meat on this "steak" that I left hungry (after paying way too much to not be fed). The ambiance overall is very quaint and perfect for couples! There is usually a very serene atmosphere to this place. However, that really depends on which crew is working. The daytime crew is great! They are helpful and may even go out of their way to give advice. Unfortunately, the closing crew is absolutely awful! A disgrace to any restaurant but especially one in Rolling Hills/Palos Verdes! Rude, unprofessional and inappropriate staff members can turn a heavenly place into a nightmare. Beware of this crew! They took our order and our payment THEN proceeded to tell us that they close at 8pm, "just so [we] know"... even though it was almost an hour away. So does this restaurant kick people out if they don't finish before the time they stop taking orders? I thought the whole appeal of this place is supposed to be a European cafe where you get to take your time and relax? What kind of business does that, especially AFTER you already took my money and gave me no other option? I was finished with my food and out of the door with 15 minutes to spare, by the way, so the pestering was absolutely uncalled for. Additionally, this cruel crew decided to lock the bathrooms an entire hour before closing/stop-taking-orders-time! What kind of nice restaurant locks their patrons out of the bathroom while still serving them food and beverage? Despicable! On top of that, this crew is so unwelcoming and careless about their customers, that they started mopping the floor in front of the entrance, 30 minutes before closing/stop-taking-orders-time! Are you serious? That's called a hazard! To make matters worse, the "employee" decided to engage in karaoke while cleaning around me as I'm eating. If I wanted to hear karaoke while I ate, I would've went to a karaoke bar, not Yellow Vase. I could've let that go, as inappropriate and unprofessional as it is, if you hadn't insulted us, rushed our meal and locked us out of the bathroom - which we have a legal right to use. It's such a shame to see such a beautiful place with such polar opposite environments depending on the crew. If this place were consistent in who they hire, it'd be a sure-fire pleasure to visit this location. read more

Food is great--love their quiches, sandwiches, salads. Service was good; the ambiance the best of all. Love the flowers, bright yellow decor which promotes fun, Sun. read more

Lots of yellow!!! We enjoyed our salads and pastries very much. The staff was a little unfriendly, but the food was great.

I guess most people are gauging this place in comparison to the few other restaurants on the hill. In that respect, it is ok, not great. Expensive for smaller portions and my bakery selection was stale. It has a good vibe till the teen crowd hits after school. It wasn't terrible. Nice for a snack. read more

Yellow Vase has several locations and their menu is the same at each one. Similar decor, setup. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. You place and pay for your order at the counter, they'll give you a number and then you choose where you wish to sit. They'll bring out the food to you. Figure on spending between $15-20 per person as meals average $15 and their beverages are $4/5. The do not offer fountain sodas so you'll be buying individual cans. Food is good quality, tasty selections. To me - Yellow Vase is a solid 4 stars. Nice ambiance, friendly people, good food. (Located next door to Old Navy) read more

Sandwiches are really good, specially California chicken panini. Is a Pastry joint also.

Pretty disappointing. Ordered a tuna sandwich and mango smoothie. Tuna sandwich was so salty and sad that I couldn't even finish it. "Salad" accompanied it was wilted so that wasn't any good. And smoothie was super small for the price and tasted like store bought juice cartoon. Wouldn't recommend anything. read more