“Can't go wrong with complimentary fresh baked bread served warm. Love Fritto Misto. We've dined in a few times and ordered takeout once. All experiences have been fantastic with staff & food, although on one visit my sauce was broken and I should have sent it back but definitely not a deterrent from future visits. Pasta is definitely made in house along with pretty much everything else. Some of the specials & really complex pasta dishes can be on the pricier side. I appreciate how affordable the simple choose your pasta & sauce option is. They don't accept reservations. This spot can be really busy during normal dinner times but if you go before 6:30 you can generally get a table easily, no problem. If you take any of their pasta to go and need to reheat it, do it on the stove & not in the microwave..“
“Needed a little thank-you gift for our neighbor, who has a doggo. Wanted to take some tasty and high quality treats over and found Ka Huelo Bakery. The owner is extremely knowledgable about all of her handmade products. The store is super clean and her all-natural, preservative-free dog treats were the perfect gift. Thank you!“
“This is the ONLY pizza place in town our family can go to regularly! The 3 of us are Gluten Intolerant and the staff takes special care when prepping and cooking our pizzas, such that we've yet to be tainted! They also have specialty sodas...Boylan Black Cherry, Orange Cream, and Root Beer sodas, as well as, Glass Bottled Coca-Cola, "Heche en Mexico", ALL of which have NO HIGH FRUCTOSE and are also Gluten-FreeDietary restrictions: Their Gluten-Free Crust is FRESH and AMAZING! Be sure to let them know if you eat GF for allergy reasons and they will take special care with your pizza!“
“This is a nice place to have a cup of coffee and hangout outside. I would not sit inside as the refrigeration system makes a lot of noise this adds to all the blending and grinding noise to make these yummy drinks. But why would one want to hangout inside anyway?“
“The good:I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! I tried an ice cream sandwich here and thought it was enjoyable. It's interesting how you can get two different types of cookies for the sandwich. The location is prime because it's located right off Hermosa Beach pier. It's a great stop to get dessert that you can enjoy along the beach. For my cookies I got cookies and cream (Oreo cheesecake flavored) and cookie of the month (I cannot recall what flavor this was). I got blackberry crumble as the ice cream. They have vegan ice cream options. The flavors are mostly classic. You can add toppings and get your cookies hot pressed. The bad:The cookie was smaller than I expected and the sandwich didn't hold its shape. You don't eat it like an ice cream cookie sandwich. Instead, they serve it on a paper plate with a spoon. It's pricey. The interesting:They have locations throughout the US. You can order in advance online.“
“I got the mushroom carne asada bowl and the hibiscus drink. I’m not vegan but this is one of my favorite restaurants in LA. The owner is lovely. The food is delicious and portions are big! These bowls aren’t just rice and some toppings, it’s a great balance of every ingredient. The drinks are perfectly sweet and refreshing. The seating outside is comfy and relaxed. I recommend this to anyone local or visiting!!! Check them out!“
“Been stopping by Tommy & Atticus since they opened in July. The country, round sour dough is our family favorite. We've tried morning sun citrus pastry (my fav), jalapeno/cheddar sour dough bread, lunch pizza & sandwiches. Great place, great customer service.“
“401K is a Celiac's dream. Their exclusively gluten-free menu is fantastic--I've never been disappointed by a dish. It is impossible to tell their bread products/desserts are gluten-free, and their menu is thoughtful and varied. The ambiance is wonderful, whether you're inside or on their (dog-friendly!) patio, and the staff is lovely. I'd frequent 401K even without gluten restrictions; as someone with Celiac, 401K is an absolute game-changer.“
“The 6 of us were seated right away. The staff was knowledgeable (great rundown of the red wine options), attentive, and efficient. We ordered a bunch of dishes and the food was as great as ever. The truffle pizza, short rib, panna cotta, and date cake were the standouts for me. You really can't go wrong at this place.“
“My son and I popped in for dinner because we were staying close by. We're not vegan, but I am gluten free and we do enjoy vegan options from time to time. We ordered a gluten free pizza to share and I was afraid to eat it because the crust was unlike any gluten free crust I've ever had. I didn't believe it was gluten free. I double checked with the waiter. He assured me it was gluten free. I ate it, but still had my doubts. Haha It was THAT good. I wish we were local so I could have it more often. Their basil lemonade is really good too. We're hoping to visit the area again in the future and will definitely hit up this spot for lunch or dinner.“
“Awesome place. We had a Ies meeting there in private dining and the food rocked and so did the service. The cheese cake was to die forvand they bring a giant piece in it's own whole cheese cake . Yum . I had brisket was so yummy . In this inflation prices were decent for amount of food. I had never been there before. But I hear it's well know and established for a long time. If yiu are looking for a place and never been there before yiu have to goParking was easy and plenty of it when I went“
“Our group of four went on a Friday night. We didn’t make a reservation, but our wait was only 20 minutes. If you go on a weekend day, recommend making reservations. The 20 mins we waited was well worth it. We have eaten at many Thai places over the years in various states. In SoCal we have a couple of favorites, but when we were here recently it was too far to drive to them. So we discovered Ayara in Culver City area where we were staying. Excellent Thai dishes! Good size portions and reasonably priced. I had the Ginger stir fry with chicken and requested basil be added. It was delicious and fresh. Two of our group ordered spicy basil chicken stir fry with a fried egg on top. They loved it. I would never want a fried egg on top of my Thai food but to each his own. It looked really yummy even with the fried egg, though. Fourth person got a dish with shrimp. He liked it but was a little too spicy for him. But that was his fault as waitress told him it was spicy. It looked delicious to me. If you aren’t into spicy, make sure you order something else or extra mild. Our waitress, Patty, was a delightful person!We will definitely come back here if in this particular area again. See picture of spicy basil dish with my post. I forgot to take picture of mine and other person’s shrimp dish.“
“Always friendly and clean and cozy. Staff is amazing, they heat up my coffee mug before putting coffee in it and lots of other thoughtful gestures. Lots of great pastry and bread options. Very chill spot to sit inside and they have an outside area as well.“
“Oh man, Wurstküche? This place is legit the heart of the LA food scene if you're all about that sausage game. It's like, you step into this spot, and bam, you're hit with this vibe that's so LA—chill yet totally on-point with its industrial chic look. Think exposed brick, open space, and an energy that says, "Yeah, we know we're cool."Their sausage lineup is off the charts. You've got your classics, sure, but then they hit you with the wild stuff like rattlesnake and rabbit. It's like they're daring you to try something new, and trust me, you wanna take that dare. Every bite is an adventure, and you're there for it, savoring flavors you didn't even know you needed in your life.But yo, it's not just about the food. The beer selection is a whole other level of awesome. We're talking rare finds and local brews that make you proud to call LA home. It's the kind of place where you can chill with a group of friends, knock back a few, and just soak in that SoCal sun (even if you're inside).The crew at Wurstküche? They're the real MVPs. Friendly doesn't even cut it—they're like your foodie guides in this journey of taste. They keep things rolling smoothly, even when the place is packed, which it often is because, duh, it's amazing.So here's the deal: Wurstküche is a slice of what makes LA's food scene so dope. It's about taking risks, mixing the traditional with the totally unexpected, and always, always keeping it cool. If you haven't been, you're missing out. It's a five-star ride in the city of stars, no doubt.“
“Such a nice cafe to relax and eat :D I was satisfied with my orders and the workers there! Ordered the avocado toast(They didn't have anymore sourdough and replaced it with baguette which was still so delicious!), croque monsieur, caffe latte with nutella, matcha latte, and an eclair vanilla. Everything was perfect! I would definitely come back here again if I need a small brunch :) this place was worth the visit. I highly recommend their eclairs, they did such an amazing job with them that I kept remembering how it tastes like“
“Staff are super nice, helpful, and cheerful. Always happy to come here in the mornings to start my day. And everything I ordered so far has been great! My favorite so far has been the Golden Milk Latte with 2 shots of espresso.Highly recommend this place“
“First of all, it is very attractive that you can easily make reservations from Google and Yelp. The atmosphere inside the store is very cute. The appetizer artichoke is very delicious! ! ! This had really great seasoning and the sourness of the lemon was nice. It's so delicious that I want to come back just to eat it. The risotto and lemon tiramisu was also very delicious.“
“This was my first time here. They ask you to remove shoes and you sit on the floor.Food was great.We ordered the following items:1. Garlic edamame2. Miso soup3. seaweed salad4. House salad5. Salmon Blue crab - loved it as well6. toro trio - delish!!!7. Black truffle salmon - it was decent8. Sashimi CarpaccioDefinitely recommend this spot.Parking: It could take some time to find parking.“
“Came back for a sit down lunch one day- ordered the turkey pesto sandwich. It is beyond good!! The bread is so fresh and buttery/salty. I also tried the poppy oatmeal cookie- I personally wasn't a fan. The sandwiches and bread are divine though. Can't wait for my next trip.“
Sandwich Shop • $
“I walked past at first, then came back, and man, am I glad I did. Wow! They were busy. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available and both were quite full. A very large line, but that was just those waiting for their order. I'm going to be honest, I thought the wait would be astounding but it took less than 15mins from ordering to being handed my bag. I got a large Rueben sandwich. They also come in regular, getting a large may have been a mistake. It's huge. I also ordered a double decker, they let you choose. Single or double. Curses free will. I also got a bag of peppercinis, was expecting a smaller bag, but again that didn't happen. I also got a caramel milkshake which was absolutely phenomenal. Finished it minutes it was so good. Would definitely recommend this as a takeout or dine in spot. Great food.“
“Library is by far one of my favorite places on Main Street. I recently saw V. B's review on yelp and I was so confused. As someone who has dealt with VB personally at my business, I award the patience of this establishment for continuing to let her in over and over again. She is 86'd at my bar and every other bar on the street. I love this place!“
“Great food, fast service. The waitress was friendly and they kept our coffee and water filled. The food was fresh although they weee out of asparagus and shrimp for my omelette. I had a vegetable mix that I selected myself. It came out just a few minutes after we ordered. The ham & eggs were great, too. The ham was bone in and thick. This place is a hidden gem.“
“All gluten free desserts! The most popular pastry is the Almond Brioche, it was delicious and different, made with rice flour, served slightly warm and moist inside. We like it that it's not overly sweet. For coffee, we ordered a large mocha, it's on the smaller side, but it's wonderful and also not overly sweet. The service was prompt and friendly. Environment was clean and relaxing. Outdoor seating is a plus, especially for dog-owners.“
“Please staff the express counter and make the little cabinet sandwiches available there. I literally want you to hand me one of those delicious little morsels of goodness on a napkin, I will hand you the exact amount I owe you and walk out the door. Unfortunately I've now walked away three times because I don't want to wait in the 30 minute line for the full experience when all I'm after is you 5 star deliciousness. Keep up the great work and please figure out how to take my money more efficiently.“
“Very simple place but very nice selection of Mochi. Reminded me when I was a kid. Remember only Cash and Checks had to go across the street to the market to get cash. They are going to make a great present for our neighbors who just went to Japan on vacation.“
“I've had a few cakes from this bakery and they are delicious. The bakery is very cute, def a neighborhood gem. The cakes are large and feed a good amount of people. I like that they can do vegan and everything is decorated beautifully.“
“Wow! We tried so many different items and everything was excellent. The menu is diverse and all most all of the items are unique to this vegan restaurant. Everything is 100% plant based! Out of everything we had I think my favorite was the side of yams (must try) and the matcha shake! I have attached the menu and the happy hour menu aswell, which has food and drinks at a discount! Convenient location making it not a bad place at all to have some yummy vegan food! They have Habanero sauce you can eat with your food too, definitely recommend trying it!“
“Entered into lazy dog restaurant in the middle of his shift change. I could not tell from the people who took my order and the people who took my order to go. All servers were extremely nice, polite, as well as personable! 5️⃣? I will be returning because I had a fabulous time! ?Vegetarian options: Extremely tasty vegetarian barbecue burger. ?Parking: Just across the street.Kid-friendliness: Children are more than welcome plenty of highchairs.Wheelchair accessibility: Very convenient crosswalks are in place.“
“The pasta at this restaurant was absolutely delicious! The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The service was also top-notch and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a tasty pasta meal.“
“I'm writing an update, after having not visited in 7 years. Things have changed greatly. The front has been renovated to include a bar seating area. There is still a small rear dining room. The patio out front has been covered and new seating installed. Parking is still a headache. I dropped a star because they took my favorite pescado ranchero off the menu. Everything is still tasty as ever. Prices have gone up, but that is the case most everywhere these days.“
“Many of the workers do not know a lot of basic questions regarding cakes and prices. I’ve ordered some drinks here over years and .. when a cup needs to be replaced before giving it to customers please do that because several times the cups are leaking every time you take a sip. Please be better at that. Thanks.“
“Woweeee!!! All I gotta say is FISH TACOS.A 10/10 must for the fish tacos. Battered and GLUTEN FREE. Which is a big one for me. Hard to find fried and gluten free.One of the best fish tacos I’ve had. I’ve had probably everything on this menu and I recommend the playa chicken bowl and the mushroom jalapeño steak quesadillas. But I’m gonna come back soon for those fish tacos.Chips and salsa, guac, and street corn are all incredible sides too. Try them all! Love this place.Great service and friendly.Strawberry basil lemonade is my personal favorite and a go to as well.“
“This may be the best chocolate I have ever had. They roast and prepare the various types of chocolate offerings themselves. While I do love Lindt Chocovivo is again the best of all of them out there!!! A must stop in Culver city California!!“
“I was introduced to Oakberry when I went to Rio de Janiero. I was delighted that they had one here!I ordered the acai bowl. It tasted just like the one in Brazil, so it is very consistent. It's so good especially on a hot day. I like to add peanut butter to mine. It's very refreshing.This is at the Howard Hughes center so there is plenty of parking. I believe it's free to park for the first 30 min.“
“Super fast, delicious, healthy - I’m so sad I didn’t find this place sooner. The chickpeas were fire, I can’t wait to try the meat options.One note is the place seems to have rebranded to “South Bay Eats” from “Ben’s Fast Food” as of writing this review, so I was a little confused finding it at first.“
“I can’t say enough about Lido! I personally love the food, atmosphere and staff. I have also had several events in the back patio area, including a monthly Kiwanis meeting, and they are always seamless. Lisa, Carlos, Javier and the rest of the team always make sure everything runs smoothly. If you are just going to dinner or throwing a party this is a great spot!“
“This is a fantastic hidden gem with rolls that in my opinion rival real sushi. We tried the dragon roll (favorite) treasure roll and crunchy tiger. We appreciated the complex layers of flavor and sauces. The service too was amazing and we felt for a while like we were back in a Kyoto sushi bar. Must visit in LA if you’re looking for unique cuisine.“
“Got off the airport shuttle and went to this Middle Eastern restaurant in Inglewood close to the airport. It only has a couple tables inside so it's for carryout mostly it seems. Al Hamra has most of the classic favorites. Lots of the good stuff like falafel, hummus, tabbouli, and more. The platters are big and are a lot of food for an okay price. A pretty small place but they have a lot on the menu, and it's better than it looks to be honest. It's not pretty from the outside but it's clean inside. There's the counter to order at, and there's just a few tables. Most people call in orders and get it to go. We were already there so we ate there. It's about $14 for the platters. These are big and come with lots of stuff. I got the Falafel Plate. This comes with hummus, rice, and salad. Good falafel. These were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Ones like these are best. Then I used the pitas to make sandwiches out of these. Convenient place after getting off the shuttle a few blocks from here. It's pretty quick and simple. There's great choices like the falafel for vegans and vegetarians.“
“Enjoyed the baguette with butter, Anchovy Cesar salad, the Yellow Tail Special with Capers and lemon sauce as well as the Escargot. Everything was absolutely delicious. the service was outstanding and the atmosphere was so quaint and homey. I really enjoyed my experience. Will definitely be returning and recommending.“
“We stopped by for a quick breakfast; I had quiche hubby had scrambled eggs. It was so good we came back to share a lunch! The tuna sandwich we shared was delicious, bread to salad! All around delicious food and great service.Recommend highly!“
“Loved the woman who worked there- she was so positive and welcoming - she described the pies and puddings and they were great . The banana puddings were like going to heaven !! The berry pie was a delight ❤️ I am craving More! More PUDDING PLEASE ??????????“
“Cute dessert shop with a nice selection of pasteries. I love how everything comes in a mini version so you can try a variety of things. A couple of things we got were gluten free (the cheesecakes and one of the cupcakes) and they were delicious and had good texture. We tried raspberry cheesecake, marble cheesecake, vanilla tart, chocolate caramel tart, chocolate raspberry tart, vanilla cupcake, red velvet cupcake, oreo cupcake, and brownie. (All minis)“
“I've been going to both locations for years, but this one is more convenient for me. I love everything that they bake. My favorite is the cookies. But they also made my wedding cake. I made an appointment at the Torrance location for that. It was beautifully decorated just as I requested with different flavors on each tier: red velvet with cream cheese, yellow with strawberries and whip cream, and banana with custard. Everyone raved about it! Back to the cookies. I usually go to the Gardena location for my fix. They have a cookie special on Wednesday, but I can't remember what it is. The chocolate chip cookies are great. Pro tip: get the bag of cookies vs. individual ones for a better price. The fudge chews are a cross between a brownie and a cookie. We call them brookies. They make a maple one as well. But my favorite cookie is the peanut butter. They're slightly crispy but also soft. They also make great custom cookies and cakes, donuts, petit fours, small pastries. I'm sure there's something for everyone with a sweet tooth.“
“This place is incredible. I dined here with my vegetarian son twice in five days, but I’m not a vegetarian. I didn’t miss the meat whatsoever. The food was seasoned so deliciously that it was simple to eat healthier. The texture and flavor of their “meat impostors” will trick your palate! My only criticism was the bathroom was not exactly the cleanest! Given the quality of the food, this seems like an easy fix!Vegetarian options: Nothing bland here!Parking: Several parking spotsKid-friendliness: Space for childrenWheelchair accessibility: Space for wheelchair or walker“
“THANK YOU for the incredible birthday cake you created! The Great Dane-topped cake was most definitely the star of the weekend! Everyone loved it and was astonished at the amazing replica of our goofy blue merle Great Dane and his favorite toys, and the chocolate cake and buttercream icing were so delicious! You definitely "make happy" and, you make magic!“
“I wanted to leave a review to let you know that the latte I ordered from you was quite sweet. However, I must say that the service recommendations I received from your staff were excellent and my overall experience was definitely worth four stars. Keep up the great work!“
“Predictably solid fare at a large format restaurant. My interaction was at the bar and felt well taken care of. Salmon tacos were my budget choice at $20 and it was delicious. Wish they had more feast beer choices.Parking: Professional valet and a big garage very close.“
Donut Shops • $
“The gentleman who answered my call last week was outstanding. Because I was on a short layover in LA, I did not have the chance to go in person, as with my previous trips. I, therefore, ordered through Ubereats. I was looking for an item not offered as an option and also had a question about doughnut ingredients. Although, I am certain I gave off a harried vibe, he was so pleasant and accommodating. He offered to assemble my order and said he would start prepping, so the delivery driver could grab and go. My entire order was in perfect condition when I received it. Thank you so much! Thank you also for including the store receipt, so that I know how outrageous the sum of fees I paid for delivery were! YIKES. Hopefully, Sidecar will one day offer local delivery, so that the well-deserved profits can stay in house.“
“So I came in to see a friend and the staff way incredible!!! First time here and I felt like belonged to the family. I asked to sit at the bar and I was escorted. I asked the bartender who made me feel so welcome her name is Indira. She was AMAZING!!!! I told her I didn't like sweet drinks and she really guided me through the menu. First I had a cocktail with a nice smokey mezcal to prep my palette. Then she gavee a nice guava martini which I really, really, didn't expect. I'm not a guava fan at all but she made a believer out of me. Thank you for the warm hospitality when it's really gone away from most restaurants. They made me feel at home❤️.“
“Tive uma experiência maravilhosa no Oakberry de Hermosa. O atendimento foi incrível, an Alex nos recebeu de forma muito acolhedora e simpática, explicou tudo sobre o açaí. Ela também compartilhou suas dicas de toppings favoritos, que foram um grande sucesso. O açaí estava delicioso, e a equipe foi super atenciosa. Definitivamente, um lugar para voltar!“