The Counter is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

1. The Counter

7.7
2901 Ocean Park Blvd, Ste 102 (at 29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · 76 tips and reviews

Kadrian A.Kadrian Alvarenga: 1/3 lb. beef, honey wheat bun, soft ripened brie, coleslaw, tomatoes, corn and black bean salsa, jalapenos, and whipped avocado! its like the French-Spanish War with cheese Read more.

LIVESTRONG_COMLIVESTRONG_COM: With all the healthy add-ons (grilled pineapple, roasted peppers, sprouts & more), even a juicy burger can be nutritious. Bonus - whole wheat buns and vegetarian-friendly patties.

Shawn H.Shawn Hermes: 2/3 lb. beef, medium, multigrain bun, applewood bacon and tillamock cheddar, with sweet potatoe fries! so good!

Farmshop is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

2. Farmshop

8.8
225 26th St, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Brentwood · 69 tips and reviews

Karen W.Karen W: Coddled eggs, mushrooms, smoked salmon and toasted brioche - good stuff.

JH H.JH H-D: Get a sticky bun to share, more than enough to go around!!

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Beware of whiteness. But other than that, coddled egg, shurri eggs, and that morning bun with latte 👍🏾 cool expensive market attached for your eyes (cause I be broke!)

Milo and Olive is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

3. Milo and Olive

8.8
2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Bakery · 131 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily Runk: Get the sweet cream brioche. I'm a better person for it

Buttercup D.Buttercup D: Mushroom pizza!!! Oh, and their walnut sticky bun is deeeelish!!

Mario L.Mario Leal-Cruz, Jr.: Get a sit @ the bar and try the sautéed kale, Brussels sprouts, beet salad, garlic bun, and ANY pizza.

Pono Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

4. Pono Burger

8.7
829 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · 99 tips and reviews

warrent s.warrent satt: Camelids onion and soft bun, one of the fewer burger like this so Fantastic!

NatalieNatalie: Staff is amazingly nice and the burgers are sooo good. Everything is organic and they also serve burgers on Gluten Free bun if you'd like. Oh and the Sweet Potato Fries are a must order.

Rj S.Rj St Thomas: Get the Pono burger with bacon, their fresh cut fries and their salted Caramel shake! Oh and Lemonade is excellent as well!

Cora's Coffee Shoppe is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

5. Cora's Coffee Shoppe

8.2
1802 Ocean Ave (at Pico Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Santa Monica · 104 tips and reviews

Cassel K.Cassel Kroll: Try the Brioche With Fresh Orange Marmalade - Sublime.

Lee S.Lee Scharf: One of the best Tuna Melts. Ever. Get it on the Brioche.

Jackie S.Jackie Say No: Cappuccino was regular coffee with foam... no richness from coffee as you get from espresso. Buckwheat pancakes are huge and yummy. Service is great!

Upper West is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

6. Upper West

8.3
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews

Kelly B.Kelly Bone: Eggs and dairy are laced throughout the patty, toppings and bun making this a non-vegan friendly veggie burger

FrostyFrosty: The veggie burger is damn good, also the bun is stellar.

Jordan V.Jordan Vadnais: The burrata is amazing and unique. Apples, berries, and croutons give it amazing flavor and texture. Get that, the Tawook, and a Honey Rye cocktail or 2 and call it a meal.

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

7. Trader Joe's

8.4
3212 Pico Blvd (at 32nd St), Santa Monica, CA
Grocery Store · 30 tips and reviews

Nina M.Nina Mo: So many amazing things! Frozen: garlic naan, palak paneer, channa masala, gorgonzola gnocchi, chicken tacos, frozen berries, mochi, arancini balls, mac cheese balls, cinnamon mini buns, wild rice..

Nina M.Nina Mo: Salad mixes, goddess dressing, mini tomatoes & mozz balls (for caprese salad), garlic hummus, garlic pita chips, chipotle salsa, avo salsa, cheese bar!! Supreme Brie, goat, goudas w sopresata salame!

Jonathan A.Jonathan Abramowitz: cashiers are friendly here 8-)

New York Bagel & Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

8. New York Bagel & Deli

8.5
2216 Wilshire Blvd (23rd Street), Santa Monica, CA
Sandwich Spot · 37 tips and reviews

Charlie J.Charlie Jinkles: Awesome bagels, the "super" cinnamon roll is the best, friendly people

Robert P.Robert Packar: These bagels are the best! Haven't found one in LA that compares. Close to Sage bagel in Miami and maybe rivals some in NYC.

Ed P.Ed Palumbo: "Turn off cell phones."

Donut King is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

9. Donut King

7.7
1912 Lincoln Blvd (at Pico Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Donut Shop · Ocean Park · 7 tips and reviews

Nicole D.Nicole D: Smoothies!!! All kinds of fruit smoothies. I got the strawberry kiwi, so yummy! The braided cinnamon roll donut thing was amazing!

David W.David Wheeler: Great donuts and terrific coffee!

Benjamin S.Benjamin Smith: This place almost replaces Dunkin Donuts...ALMOST!

Sea Salt Fish Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

10. Sea Salt Fish Grill

8.0
508 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Denise "Niecee" G.Denise "Niecee" Garciano: Don't feel like seafood? Try the Loco Dog: a wagyu beef hot dog topped with crispy onions on a soft hoagie bun

Liliane S.Liliane Schnaidman: My favorite Place in Santa Monica! I love the California poke bowl.

T🏖️T🏖️: My new favorite restaurant in SM.

City Kitchen Express is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

11. City Kitchen Express

7.7
1620 26th St Ste 1001 (btwn Olympic & Colorado Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Sandwich Spot · 23 tips and reviews

Bryan S.Bryan Shelton: Secret Menu Tip: Ask for the Master Yoda sandwich on a Pretzel Bun. You won't regret it.

Ismail E.Ismail Elshareef: Great people and awesome food. Get the smoke turkey sandwich. Generous meat portion and really delicious

Natalie E.Natalie E.: Their sandwiches are delicious!

Urth Caffé is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

12. Urth Caffé

9.0
2327 Main St (at Hollister Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Ocean Park · 354 tips and reviews

Sydney W.Sydney Williams: Get the eggs salmone. Brioche, poached egg and arugula wrapped in smoked salmon.

Adam T.Adam Tarshis: Sticky buns are great, lots of pecans!

Adam T.Adam Tarshis: Sticky buns are great, lord of pecans.

Cold Stone Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

13. Cold Stone Creamery

7.3
1824 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 6 tips and reviews

Lux L.Lux Lovelle: Sweet cream + cake batter + cinnamon bun all mixed together with butterfinger and cherry pie filling. Omg

Kelly B.Kelly Bruno: Do not try the strawberry basil ice cream....I almost barfed!! Pistachio yummy or sweet cream with peanut butter always a must!!

Kelly B.Kelly Bruno: How they're employees still get stumped by the free cone special is beyond me!! Get it together cold stone!! Sick of them giving me problems using it!

Blue Plate Oysterette is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

14. Blue Plate Oysterette

8.9
1355 Ocean Ave (btwn Santa Monica Blvd & Arizona Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 149 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: The LA area has arguably the most diverse food scene in the country. Exemplary lobster roll - served on top a split brioche roll with a side of house-made sweet potato chips. Read more.

Kate H.Kate H.: Oysters, beer, Ocean Ave. Sit outside and soak it up.

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Sit outside and ask your waiter to put together a sampler of oysters to amuse your bouche. Don't fill up on appeteasers though - save room for the lobster roll, your taste buds will heart you for it.

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Santa Monica.

15. Chick-fil-A

8.0
2207 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · No tips or reviews