i loooove trying new restaurants around LA, and i’ve been trying to support small businesses as much as possible! here are some of my favorites that really deserve all the love and support.
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Breakfast
Japanese
Indian
Vietnamese
Italian
Mexican
Breakfast
they had me at free chips and salsa. and it’s like,, the best salsa ever. amazing smoothies and the most perfect avocado toast! perfect distance for a walk to the beach after.
T.C. Organic
i work here! coffee shop in an airstream trailer with great food and surrounded by an amazing community!
RustiCoffee - Santa Monica
the lowest prices i’ve seen anywhere since the 2010s. donuts are amazing and their bagel breakfast sandwich has a freshly scrambled egg and the crispiest bacon ever. owned by a sweet older couple! super nostalgic place, faded menus and old fashioned ...
William's Croissant & Donuts - Sherman Oaks
Japanese
really sweet staff here and high quality ingredients!
Sushi Beluga - Playa Del Rey
really kind staff, delicious and reasonably priced food, and ice cold shot glasses for soju!
Tomi Sushi
my FAVORITE ramen ever. the zen ramen with an egg is my go to.
Hinodeya Ramen - Palms
Indian
small family owned business with delicious food and a very reasonably priced combo plate!
Tandoor India - Santa Monica
walking distance to LMU and pristine nostalgic vibes. delicious food always
Taj India Palace - Westchester
Vietnamese
delicious food and a sweet family that owns it! the lettuce chicken wraps were fantastic.
PHO DREAMS - downtown el segundo
Italian
the best garlic knots and a variety of pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches! Vittorio’s Italian Restaurant unfortunately lost their brick and mortar restaurant in the Palisades Fire. they’re currently in a food truck in Santa Monica canyon, still serving d...
Vittorio's LA - Santa Monica
Mexican
the sweetest people and delicious fresh food by the beach