Scott Rocher: Try the turkey meatloaf sandwhich with an Arnold Palmer.
Meg L.: Hidden/tucked away on Michigan Ave. just off the 10 in SaMo, there's a charming little cafe (decent food, not stellar), but just the tons of galleries & cute scenery are fantastic.
Hayacharm R: Amazing artworks, so many artists. It was a fun adventure for me :) Next time, I'll go by myself and seriously, need to buy some of their awesome art stuff for the apartment!
2. Kreation Kafe
8.5
1023 Montana Ave (at 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Juice Bar · North of Montana · 52 tips and reviews
Shadi Dastoom: The beef tenderloin was bland, no taste. The chicken however was pretty ok. The Arnold Palmer was great!!
Laurel House: I love the Roman with poached eggs plus a side of their house-made hummus. So tasty!!!
Anneke Jong: ground beef kebab with quinoa. don't even try to not order the hummus, it's perfection pureed.
5. Cafe Zella
8.4
1531 Wilshire Blvd (at 16th St), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Wilshire-Montana · 18 tips and reviews
Nina Ribbeklint: Love this place. Good and healthy food. Friendly and quick service. Oh and good pastries! :)
Mark: A little overpriced ($7.86 for an egg white, ham & cheese on croissant), but great food, good variety, and fresh ingredients. Also BOMB blended mochas.
Randy Etheridge: Who is Zella anyways?
10. Bergamot Cafe
7.8
2525 Michigan Ave #A3 (at Cloverfield Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Café · 26 tips and reviews
Michael J southbayfoodies.com: The mint lemonade is worth the walk from your office in Colorado Center or The Water Garden. Chocolate chip cookie is also life changing!
Lily: the mint lemonade is to die for!
Xenia Harley: Go for beef and avocado sandwich – unbeatable! Echinacea tea is spicy and refreshing, worth trying, as well.
K P: Housemade pork belly pizza, pastas, milo chopped salad, sangria, prosecco cocktails, strawberry corn meal cake, strawberry vanilla tart, verve coffee!!
Eater: A tiny, always packed bakery and cafe from the Rustic Canyon team. Expect seasonal small plates, impeccable baked goods, and some of the best pizza pies in the city. [Eater 38 Member]
Shane Plossu: Go for the chicken meatballs each and every time - we always do. Great flavor, especially when the remaining sauce is scooped up with the house bread.