Great vibe, service, & menu/food options. Only thing is it was 101 degrees today and the restaurant wasn't adequately air conditioned, making it slightly uncomfortable.
Carol
Server was great. Recommended So Cal Bowl & it was fabulous. Sat in front which is a lot louder. Another table cracked a bottle of champagne open themselves and it sprayed everywhere. Cork could have hurt someone. Wish they would have allowed wait staff to properly open it. You cannot control what people say but a lot of cursing at another table and there were children around. Not W&W's fault. Just disappointing. Expected better of the clientele. Love W&W.
Kelly
Willow & Whisk is one of my favorite breakfast spots in the area. Food and service are consistently excellent and it is beautiful inside.
Amy
This is a lovely, charming, aesthetic restaurant with so many delicious choices! We loved it all!
Joan
Wonderful restaurant for breakfast, brunch or lunch. So popular that reservations are required. And well it deserves the good reputation. The food is excellent, the staff friendly, and knowledgeable. It deserves a visit, and I'm sure you'll want to go back again.
Heather
Their lemon ricotta pancakes are to die for! Don't miss! Cappuccino with almond milk is so yummy too!
Jeffrey
I tried the thyme and cremini mushroom omelet with Gouda cheese, along with the lemon ricotta pancakes topped with blueberries, and both were exceptional. The pancakes were light, moist, and bursting with flavor, while the omelet had a perfectly balanced blend of ingredients. The hot chocolate, made with Ghirardelli chocolate, was another standout—rich and indulgent. However, one notable downside was the lack of real maple syrup. A high-caliber restaurant like Willow & Whisk should offer authentic maple syrup, even if it comes with an extra charge, rather than serving maple-flavored corn syrup. It was an unexpected oversight in an otherwise excellent meal. If you're planning to enjoy their pancakes, I'd suggest picking up real maple syrup from a nearby grocery store beforehand.
Julie
Enjoyable every time! The servers are exceptionally pleasant. Food is very good ( did the menu get smaller?) will be back again
Liberty
Our favorite spot for brunch for a special occasion. The pancakes and French toast were so good. The breakfast burger works well with the sausage, beef patty and egg in one brioche sandwich.
Mohammed
My sister and I had been trying to get a reservation here for months—it's that popular. I finally managed to secure a table by booking a month and a half in advance. Safe to say, expectations were high. We ordered a variety of dishes: the mini brioche French toast, lemon ricotta pancakes, shakshouka, smoked salmon Benedict, and the ranchero scramble. Honestly, everything was excellent. The standout for me was the shakshouka and the smoked salmon Benedict—both flavorful and well-balanced. The lemon ricotta pancakes were light and fluffy, definitely a favorite. The French toast, while visually appealing, was a bit too hard for our taste—we prefer it softer. Ambiance-wise, the spot is beautiful and inviting, with a clean, modern vibe that makes it perfect for brunch with friends or a casual celebration. Service was decent given how packed the place was. They do have a strict 2-hour seating limit and were quick to enforce it, which makes sense considering how fully booked they stay. Was it worth the month-and-a-half wait? For the experience, sure. But I wouldn't go through that long of a wait again. Still, a great brunch spot and worth visiting at least once—just plan ahead.
From the greeter to the servers to the food and drinks, everything was amazing. The food came out quickly and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. We were met with a smile from anyone with whom we came in contact. We always look forward to our visits at Willow and Whisk!
Jamie
I had a brunch reserved for two months. I couldn't wait for 40+ minutes for brunch. I know I would get hangry. The food, service, and ambiance are all good; there is nothing to complain about. I would love to come back, but I'm not sure if I would. I understand why they are always busy. But is it worth the two-month wait with a reservation or the 30-90-minute wait as a walk-in? Do they have a virtual waitlist?
Nina K
Ok so where do i get started? Came here with my cousin and sister after my cousin had recommended dining here for breakfast since she’s visited once. We walked into the restaurant and saw it was very busy for a Thursday morning which was very interesting. My first reaction to the atmosphere was wow I was in awe. It’s such a beautiful place to eat in. I love the trees that they have in two different spots. We were told there would be about a 30-45 minute wait but would go by rather quickly because most tables were closing out their tabs. After about 20 minutes or so we got texted to come in. We got seated at our table, only down fall they’re not quick enough to get the tableware set up for the next people to be seated. So as we sat one of the workers came and placed our place mats and napkins and utensils. Not a huge deal but just kinda eh for me I’d like my stuff to be all setup when I’m seated. Our server came immediately to our table gave us our menus. They have a great selection of foods to choose from a little challenging when there’s great options. After a few minutes our server came back took our drink order and even our food order because we already knew what we wanted. I ordered a Ghirardelli hot chocolate with Nutella $4 for this not bad. My main was avocado toast with a poached egg and side of breakfast potatoes. Also shared the blueberry lemon poppers I believe was the name. Super yummy and loved the lemon cured to dip into. All the food came out fairly quick which I definitely can’t complain about. So the only thing that was horrible tasting and I ended up throwing the money in the garbage and wasted was the hot chocolate. I had to get it twice first time was barely lukewarm and wasn’t good tasting and second time was a little bit warmer but still tasted horrible. Added sugar no help sadly. I definitely enjoyed my avocado toast it was really good but wished they had larger eggs and not tiny petite ones. The breakfast potatoes were good tasting but a little too small and burnt for my liking. That should be fixed because i really didn’t enjoy it like I wanted to. I tried my cousins mini brioche French toast basically little bites and those were so delicious especially with a strawberry. I definitely would go back again to try more food and I surely recommend people to come grab a bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brioche French Toast, Mini Brioche French Toast, So Cal Breakfast Bowl
Elizabeth Connor
I have been seeing people rave about this place for a while so my husband and I finally decided to give it a try this morning and OMG..amazing!! Everything we ordered was perfect. I’m also not a breakfast person at all, I haven’t even eaten breakfast since August, but I cleared my plate!! We will definitely be back!
Great vibe, service, & menu/food options. Only thing is it was 101 degrees today and the restaurant wasn't adequately air conditioned, making it slightly uncomfortable.
Server was great. Recommended So Cal Bowl & it was fabulous. Sat in front which is a lot louder. Another table cracked a bottle of champagne open themselves and it sprayed everywhere. Cork could have hurt someone. Wish they would have allowed wait staff to properly open it. You cannot control what people say but a lot of cursing at another table and there were children around. Not W&W's fault. Just disappointing. Expected better of the clientele. Love W&W.
Willow & Whisk is one of my favorite breakfast spots in the area. Food and service are consistently excellent and it is beautiful inside.
This is a lovely, charming, aesthetic restaurant with so many delicious choices! We loved it all!
Wonderful restaurant for breakfast, brunch or lunch. So popular that reservations are required. And well it deserves the good reputation. The food is excellent, the staff friendly, and knowledgeable. It deserves a visit, and I'm sure you'll want to go back again.
Their lemon ricotta pancakes are to die for! Don't miss! Cappuccino with almond milk is so yummy too!
I tried the thyme and cremini mushroom omelet with Gouda cheese, along with the lemon ricotta pancakes topped with blueberries, and both were exceptional. The pancakes were light, moist, and bursting with flavor, while the omelet had a perfectly balanced blend of ingredients. The hot chocolate, made with Ghirardelli chocolate, was another standout—rich and indulgent. However, one notable downside was the lack of real maple syrup. A high-caliber restaurant like Willow & Whisk should offer authentic maple syrup, even if it comes with an extra charge, rather than serving maple-flavored corn syrup. It was an unexpected oversight in an otherwise excellent meal. If you're planning to enjoy their pancakes, I'd suggest picking up real maple syrup from a nearby grocery store beforehand.
Enjoyable every time! The servers are exceptionally pleasant. Food is very good ( did the menu get smaller?) will be back again
Our favorite spot for brunch for a special occasion. The pancakes and French toast were so good. The breakfast burger works well with the sausage, beef patty and egg in one brioche sandwich.
My sister and I had been trying to get a reservation here for months—it's that popular. I finally managed to secure a table by booking a month and a half in advance. Safe to say, expectations were high. We ordered a variety of dishes: the mini brioche French toast, lemon ricotta pancakes, shakshouka, smoked salmon Benedict, and the ranchero scramble. Honestly, everything was excellent. The standout for me was the shakshouka and the smoked salmon Benedict—both flavorful and well-balanced. The lemon ricotta pancakes were light and fluffy, definitely a favorite. The French toast, while visually appealing, was a bit too hard for our taste—we prefer it softer. Ambiance-wise, the spot is beautiful and inviting, with a clean, modern vibe that makes it perfect for brunch with friends or a casual celebration. Service was decent given how packed the place was. They do have a strict 2-hour seating limit and were quick to enforce it, which makes sense considering how fully booked they stay. Was it worth the month-and-a-half wait? For the experience, sure. But I wouldn't go through that long of a wait again. Still, a great brunch spot and worth visiting at least once—just plan ahead.
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From the greeter to the servers to the food and drinks, everything was amazing. The food came out quickly and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. We were met with a smile from anyone with whom we came in contact. We always look forward to our visits at Willow and Whisk!
I had a brunch reserved for two months. I couldn't wait for 40+ minutes for brunch. I know I would get hangry. The food, service, and ambiance are all good; there is nothing to complain about. I would love to come back, but I'm not sure if I would. I understand why they are always busy. But is it worth the two-month wait with a reservation or the 30-90-minute wait as a walk-in? Do they have a virtual waitlist?
Ok so where do i get started? Came here with my cousin and sister after my cousin had recommended dining here for breakfast since she’s visited once. We walked into the restaurant and saw it was very busy for a Thursday morning which was very interesting. My first reaction to the atmosphere was wow I was in awe. It’s such a beautiful place to eat in. I love the trees that they have in two different spots. We were told there would be about a 30-45 minute wait but would go by rather quickly because most tables were closing out their tabs. After about 20 minutes or so we got texted to come in. We got seated at our table, only down fall they’re not quick enough to get the tableware set up for the next people to be seated. So as we sat one of the workers came and placed our place mats and napkins and utensils. Not a huge deal but just kinda eh for me I’d like my stuff to be all setup when I’m seated. Our server came immediately to our table gave us our menus. They have a great selection of foods to choose from a little challenging when there’s great options. After a few minutes our server came back took our drink order and even our food order because we already knew what we wanted. I ordered a Ghirardelli hot chocolate with Nutella $4 for this not bad. My main was avocado toast with a poached egg and side of breakfast potatoes. Also shared the blueberry lemon poppers I believe was the name. Super yummy and loved the lemon cured to dip into. All the food came out fairly quick which I definitely can’t complain about. So the only thing that was horrible tasting and I ended up throwing the money in the garbage and wasted was the hot chocolate. I had to get it twice first time was barely lukewarm and wasn’t good tasting and second time was a little bit warmer but still tasted horrible. Added sugar no help sadly. I definitely enjoyed my avocado toast it was really good but wished they had larger eggs and not tiny petite ones. The breakfast potatoes were good tasting but a little too small and burnt for my liking. That should be fixed because i really didn’t enjoy it like I wanted to. I tried my cousins mini brioche French toast basically little bites and those were so delicious especially with a strawberry. I definitely would go back again to try more food and I surely recommend people to come grab a bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brioche French Toast, Mini Brioche French Toast, So Cal Breakfast Bowl
I have been seeing people rave about this place for a while so my husband and I finally decided to give it a try this morning and OMG..amazing!! Everything we ordered was perfect. I’m also not a breakfast person at all, I haven’t even eaten breakfast since August, but I cleared my plate!! We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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