I highly recommend this place, they have an amazing chicken pesto bowl that is consistently delicious. Came one morning and got a breakfast sandwich that was also amazing.
Ebeth D.
I used to love this place and this Chinese chicken salad, so sad. Unfortunately they recently increased the salad price to $17, decreased the amount of chicken, and today a large portion of my salad greens were slimy and not edible. If it were not for my having to run back to work, I would have asked for a refund.
Vanessa Christina G.
OMGGGGG this place did it for me! These are the best closest huevos rancheros aside from my grandmas home cooked ones. these were sooo spot on. Good sized portion as well. Good quality food, Im surprised that as a local who was born and raised here in Santa Monica, that im barely now just frequenting this little hole in the wall. It was just what I needed after my appointment across the street at UCLA. I also ordered a Chorizo burrito but my coworker literally devoured it before I can even snap a picture. Even she asked "Omg where did you get that from" . Im a happy camper and cannot wait to stop by again when im in the area. Their staff is very friendly and welcoming as well which always makes me feel better about spending money on food. Well done Cafe zella.
Tiffany C.
I rarely leave negative reviews and I hate to do this, but I am very disappointed. The lady working at the front was very unkind. She rolled her eyes when taking my order, gave me a difficult time for kindly asking for additional oat milk, and practically threw the straw back at me. Maybe she was having a bad day, but this is no way to treat someone.
Paulina M.
the two ladies who work here were very rude to my sister and i. we saw them take food to the table next to us but never ended up bringing our food. when we went inside to check it was just sitting on the counter in a to go box when we told them we were eating it there. i asked for ketchup and the short lady rolled her eyes at me and was very rude.
Daniela M.
don't come here employees are so rude and disrespectful i've been going for years and since they got a new manager there super rude and not happy!!
Irene Han
I love this place! When I got out of surgery, I was starving and they were nearby the hospital so I ordered their burger and it was like heaven on earth for me and I’ve been going back whenever I had the chance (I don’t live close to SM, so it’s sometimes a drive) but their bacon cheeseburger is to die for! One thing that did bum me out was when I had gone in on a Sunday and they said they weren’t making any burgers, but I think it’s because it was slow. I bring everyone here and enjoy their food every single time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Colton Bulmer
Really great breakfast burritos. Great spice and good portion/value.
The staff is the best. Period. Food is delicious! Nice little mom and pop shop. Refreshing from the fast food
Nadia Shehri
I came here graving for french toast, and found that they have that with fruits, first the lady at the front desk was rude, I said Hi good morning, she kept working and ignoring me, although the place was almost empty, so no much work to get busy and nit great a guest, anyway, the french toast came soggy, it’s just a regular toast that wasn’t even baked well, the fruit is a joke, couple of berries from a can!!!! Really!!! And it’s not even a good brand!!’ For 12$ you either do a real French toast or provide a fresh fruit, is it so hard to pull a recipe from the internet?!! The employees were loud, the place is tiny and they were very annoying, Anyway if I wasn’t hungry I won’t eat a bite, but I had to to go back to work, my first and last time here.
Cute lunch cafe conveniently located on Wilshire. Great variety of menu options, friendly service and tasty food with both indoor and outdoor seating. Everything from breakfast burritos, salads, hot sandwiches, and paninis. They also have pastries and a coffee menu. I usually go for the breakfast burrito which is delicious and filling. Ive heard great things about their lunch options - looking forward to trying other menu options!
MJ K.
Great food! The place gets busy and seating is limited so call ahead to place your order.
Efrain Romero
There is one lady who takes the order who is always rude. She has been working there for some years, and I still don't get why she still works there. I try not to buy there when she is working. The owners are very nice and attentive, I used to go there all the time almost everday, but now I go maybe once a month. And yes it's because the RUDE lady in the front.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Wil G.
Such a yummy coffee/breakfast and lunch place! Especially if you are over at the hospital! Great pastries and sandwiches! The staff is super friendly! Great seating outdoors, always medical staff getting food on their breaks but they are very sweet!
Angie G.
Nice looking place and the food was good but bad service, lady had attitude and was rude.
I highly recommend this place, they have an amazing chicken pesto bowl that is consistently delicious. Came one morning and got a breakfast sandwich that was also amazing.
I used to love this place and this Chinese chicken salad, so sad. Unfortunately they recently increased the salad price to $17, decreased the amount of chicken, and today a large portion of my salad greens were slimy and not edible. If it were not for my having to run back to work, I would have asked for a refund.
OMGGGGG this place did it for me! These are the best closest huevos rancheros aside from my grandmas home cooked ones. these were sooo spot on. Good sized portion as well. Good quality food, Im surprised that as a local who was born and raised here in Santa Monica, that im barely now just frequenting this little hole in the wall. It was just what I needed after my appointment across the street at UCLA. I also ordered a Chorizo burrito but my coworker literally devoured it before I can even snap a picture. Even she asked "Omg where did you get that from" . Im a happy camper and cannot wait to stop by again when im in the area. Their staff is very friendly and welcoming as well which always makes me feel better about spending money on food. Well done Cafe zella.
I rarely leave negative reviews and I hate to do this, but I am very disappointed. The lady working at the front was very unkind. She rolled her eyes when taking my order, gave me a difficult time for kindly asking for additional oat milk, and practically threw the straw back at me. Maybe she was having a bad day, but this is no way to treat someone.
the two ladies who work here were very rude to my sister and i. we saw them take food to the table next to us but never ended up bringing our food. when we went inside to check it was just sitting on the counter in a to go box when we told them we were eating it there. i asked for ketchup and the short lady rolled her eyes at me and was very rude.
don't come here employees are so rude and disrespectful i've been going for years and since they got a new manager there super rude and not happy!!
I love this place! When I got out of surgery, I was starving and they were nearby the hospital so I ordered their burger and it was like heaven on earth for me and I’ve been going back whenever I had the chance (I don’t live close to SM, so it’s sometimes a drive) but their bacon cheeseburger is to die for! One thing that did bum me out was when I had gone in on a Sunday and they said they weren’t making any burgers, but I think it’s because it was slow. I bring everyone here and enjoy their food every single time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Really great breakfast burritos. Great spice and good portion/value.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Burrito, Chicken Sausage
The staff is the best. Period. Food is delicious! Nice little mom and pop shop. Refreshing from the fast food
I came here graving for french toast, and found that they have that with fruits, first the lady at the front desk was rude, I said Hi good morning, she kept working and ignoring me, although the place was almost empty, so no much work to get busy and nit great a guest, anyway, the french toast came soggy, it’s just a regular toast that wasn’t even baked well, the fruit is a joke, couple of berries from a can!!!! Really!!! And it’s not even a good brand!!’ For 12$ you either do a real French toast or provide a fresh fruit, is it so hard to pull a recipe from the internet?!! The employees were loud, the place is tiny and they were very annoying, Anyway if I wasn’t hungry I won’t eat a bite, but I had to to go back to work, my first and last time here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Cute lunch cafe conveniently located on Wilshire. Great variety of menu options, friendly service and tasty food with both indoor and outdoor seating. Everything from breakfast burritos, salads, hot sandwiches, and paninis. They also have pastries and a coffee menu. I usually go for the breakfast burrito which is delicious and filling. Ive heard great things about their lunch options - looking forward to trying other menu options!
Great food! The place gets busy and seating is limited so call ahead to place your order.
There is one lady who takes the order who is always rude. She has been working there for some years, and I still don't get why she still works there. I try not to buy there when she is working. The owners are very nice and attentive, I used to go there all the time almost everday, but now I go maybe once a month. And yes it's because the RUDE lady in the front.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Such a yummy coffee/breakfast and lunch place! Especially if you are over at the hospital! Great pastries and sandwiches! The staff is super friendly! Great seating outdoors, always medical staff getting food on their breaks but they are very sweet!
Nice looking place and the food was good but bad service, lady had attitude and was rude.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1