Interstellar

Had a delicious brunch on a random Monday morning before we left the city. The Google listing had intrigued us the day before, but it was tough to get a seat that day (Sunday.) We felt it was worth trying enough to go the next day before we left - and w me were not disappointed. The food, coffees, and service were great.

The shakshuka and loco moco were both fantastic - even the toast provided with the shakshuka was top-notch! The iced matcha oat milk latte and the traditional latte were exemplary. My only complaint was with the soda. I ordered a Diet Coke and for the price, I wish I’d have received more than the small glass bottle. But this is usually expected at a coffee/focused restaurant.

This place is a must-try if you are anywhere in the area. Highly, highly recommend!

Published at 6 months ago

My wife and I were walking around by the Santa Monica Pier and stopped in here for a Cappuccino and a coffee. The service was good and the staff were friendly. The cappuccino I had was really good and we sat outside and drank it using the seating in front of the restaurant. I recommend this place for a good strong cappuccino.

Published at 5 months ago

What a lovely place. The brunch we had was superb, and this place serves a great coffee too! We went here a couple of times whilst in Santa Monica and it was spot on both times.

Published at 2 months ago

I haven’t had enough chicken katsu’s in my time to properly judge the sauce but the crumbing on the chicken and the tenderness of the fillet was really good. Pasta makes a seemingly strange appearance on the menu, it was fine. Lobster roll was very good, the bread actually great. Other restaurants in the area you feel happy to pay a bit for the location and ambiance, at interstellar it is nice enough but not sure you can add much on to their menu for that.

Published at 7 months ago

The staff here were so accommodating and lovely. Our two dogs were welcome and looked after- which is super important for us to have a good time too!
Menu is saturated with amazing options. But hard to go past a katsu!
Excited to walk off this feast along Santa Monica pier.
Just wish people didn’t smoke outside. Its gross.

Published at 5 months ago

We had:
The Shakshuka- Delicious sauce and flavor. Worth the money.
The bacon and eggs french toast- ok, maybe a little verpriced, like most of that area.
Good service.
Small restaurant inside, but nice and clean.
Has outdoor sitting.
We will be back.

Published at 6 months ago

Everything we ordered was very impressive. The pork bulgogi had lots of unexpected flavors and it was perfect. I don’t usually do galbi with cheese but it was really good. Perfect portions and plating. I’ve had almost everything on the menu but I can’t do carbs anymore so we skipped the pastas this time but they’re all excellent. This is my 4th time here and I highly highly recommend this place

Published at 7 months ago

OMG. Urgent alert to all Australians in Santa Monica. This place is out of this world. The lobster roll is my favourite lunch ever. My daughter loved the Greek salad with chicken. They also have Asahi on tap. Oh yeh!!!

Published at 4 months ago

Hard pass, I m so confused how people love this place I was excited to go it was underwhelming at best. Dirty and unkempt feeling. Service was absent due to order yourself tablets; meh. Coffee was whatever. I left mostly confused on why I was told to come here

Published at 23 days ago

Morning time waitresses were rude. An asian waitress told me to wait and said shes gonna clean up the table, but she just left me over there. While I was waiting, two caucasian women came in, then a caucasian waitress cleaned up the table for them and let them sit down first. Finally, she made a seat for me after I asked to her if there is a seat for one. The seat was dirty I left the restaurant because I didnt want to spend any of my money for them. I also asked to one of them if the restaurant is busy, and she said No. Well, that definitely means they didnt want to make a seat for one. Don t go if you are just alone

Published at a month ago

The food was so deliciously good! Staff were so friendly too!

Published at a month ago

Nice bowl of warm meal. Simply delicious.

Published at a month ago

What a lovely place. The brunch we had was superb, and this place serves a great coffee too! We went here a couple of times whilst in Santa Monica and it was spot on both times.

Published at a month ago

Such amazing coffee ans brunch food!

Published at 2 months ago

We had breakfast there, and everything was excellent. Good time had.

Published at 2 months ago

Ordered two takeaway flat white , and were served with coffee only espresso without milk in it. So, only got two cups of espresso although paid for two flat whites. very disappointed!

Published at 2 months ago

Very good food and atmosphere. I really recommend trying there breakfast. They have verity of options

Published at 2 months ago

Amazing!

Published at 2 months ago

We were lucky enough to enjoy the rare summer dinner service on the very last weekend. The food is next level and incredibly flavorful. The Owner, Daniel cares about you and you taste it in the dishes. This place is a gem. Jaylon was our server and was fantastic! See ya soon for brunch

Published at 3 months ago

Perfectly adequate for breakfast. A bit smaller inside than I expected.

Published at 3 months ago

Published at 3 months ago

As a French person, its relatively expensive for what it is... However, very good and accessible from a walk on Santa Monica

Published at 3 months ago

I always enjoy coming here, nice to get brunch and walk the pier at Santa Monica.

Published at 4 months ago

Excellent French fruit toast, very good coffee, pleasant service.

Published at 4 months ago

OMG. Urgent alert to all Australians in Santa Monica. This place is out of this world. The lobster roll is my favourite lunch ever. My daughter loved the Greek salad with chicken. They also have Asahi on tap. Oh yeh!!!

Published at 4 months ago

Published at 4 months ago

Super good food and fast service! My only complaint is that even though we went 3 hours before they closed, they kept running out of items on the menu. Not the type of place I d like to only get one mimosa

Published at 4 months ago

Casual ambiance. Great location right off the pier. I enjoyed the chicken and waffles. Very grateful they didnt scoot me out cuz i was waiting for a flight. Great customer service.

Published at 4 months ago

Chicken Katsu Curry is delicious. The chicken is moist and the curry is flavorful and creamy. But its way too overpriced ($24+tax) for me to come regularly.

Published at 4 months ago

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Published at 5 months ago

My wife and I were walking around by the Santa Monica Pier and stopped in here for a Cappuccino and a coffee. The service was good and the staff were friendly. The cappuccino I had was really good and we sat outside and drank it using the seating in front of the restaurant. I recommend this place for a good strong cappuccino.

Published at 5 months ago

The staff here were so accommodating and lovely. Our two dogs were welcome and looked after- which is super important for us to have a good time too! Menu is saturated with amazing options. But hard to go past a katsu! Excited to walk off this feast along Santa Monica pier. Just wish people didn t smoke outside. Its gross.

Published at 5 months ago

Food was delicious and service was great!

Published at 5 months ago

I love dining at this neighborhood gem because: 1. Excellent staff: chef Angie and co-owner hubby, Daniel; front-& back of house team: Laura, Ernesto, Edna, Dash; Paul & rest of kitchen crew; 2. Food is never over-salted (something to be aware of for those with or are prone to high blood pressure!) yet delicious because of quality ingredients from the famous Santa Monica Farmer s Market including the famous Harry s Berries Gaviota strawberries and kitchen crew s cooking skills plus tasty beverages curated by Daniel; 3. Inviting and relaxing ambience for both locals and tourists alike! Please join me in helping to keep this excellent dining option viable in pricey downtown Santa Monica!

Published at 5 months ago

Had great bacon and wonderful dwrvice

Published at 5 months ago

Delicious food- loved the shaksuka! Recommend if you are near the beach.

Published at 5 months ago

This place is a hidden gem! The food was so fresh and hits the spot! It s a perfect blend of sweet brunch food but if you re also looking for savory Asian food, they have it all! The owner, Daniel was so warm and friendly! Check it out when you re by the beach in Santa Monica!

Published at 5 months ago

The Loco Moco was excellent! The waffles are the fluffiest we ever had.

Published at 5 months ago

Shakshuka is very delicious

Published at 6 months ago

Had a delicious brunch on a random Monday morning before we left the city. The Google listing had intrigued us the day before, but it was tough to get a seat that day (Sunday.) We felt it was worth trying enough to go the next day before we left - and w me were not disappointed. The food, coffees, and service were great. The shakshuka and loco moco were both fantastic - even the toast provided with the shakshuka was top-notch! The iced matcha oat milk latte and the traditional latte were exemplary. My only complaint was with the soda. I ordered a Diet Coke and for the price, I wish I d have received more than the small glass bottle. But this is usually expected at a coffee/focused restaurant. This place is a must-try if you are anywhere in the area. Highly, highly recommend!

Published at 6 months ago

We had: The Shakshuka- Delicious sauce and flavor. Worth the money. The bacon and eggs french toast- ok, maybe a little verpriced, like most of that area. Good service. Small restaurant inside, but nice and clean. Has outdoor sitting. We will be back.

Published at 6 months ago

Published at 6 months ago

Published at 6 months ago

Extremely overrated place. I ordered fries worth 9$ and the quantity I got was worth only 2$. Given the inflation it is understood that the quantity may vary but this is a LOOT. I have been to many good places nobody charges so much for just fries. Also the waitress was very rude. I do NOT recommend this place for anything.

Published at 6 months ago

Published at 6 months ago

Everything we ordered was very impressive. The pork bulgogi had lots of unexpected flavors and it was perfect. I don t usually do galbi with cheese but it was really good. Perfect portions and plating. I ve had almost everything on the menu but I can t do carbs anymore so we skipped the pastas this time but they re all excellent. This is my 4th time here and I highly highly recommend this place

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

As a single, I couldnt book a table (specified 1 person). But when I increased the number of people to 2, I could have booked online. I find it a bit discriminatory that you cant book as an individual.

Published at 7 months ago

I haven t had enough chicken katsu s in my time to properly judge the sauce but the crumbing on the chicken and the tenderness of the fillet was really good. Pasta makes a seemingly strange appearance on the menu, it was fine. Lobster roll was very good, the bread actually great. Other restaurants in the area you feel happy to pay a bit for the location and ambiance, at interstellar it is nice enough but not sure you can add much on to their menu for that.

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

This was such a cute little café and a total hidden gem on our trip to LA. We went here for breakfast twice and would ve gone every day of the trip if we hadn t only discovered it in the last two days. The food was fabulous the overnight oats are simple but delicious, with great ingredients. The berries are so fresh! Delightfully sweet even without any added sugar (I asked for no powdered sugar). The waffles are made in-house so flaky and perfectly cooked!! Definitely nothing frozen. The owner Daniel stopped by our table and chatted with us for a while and even remembered us when we came back. The food is awesome and the service is fantastic. If I ever make a trip back to LA, this is my first stop.

Published at 7 months ago

Food items okay (croissant breakfast sandwich and french toast with fruit) aero-cano (aerated Americano with foam) and the regular drip coffee were absolutely terrible. Sour and bitter, and Im a coffee lover! So disappointing. Service was poor and we waited 10 minutes for the check. We wont be back.

Published at 8 months ago

Eggs bacon and waffles were spectacular! Waffles stands out by being light, fluffy and undeniably the best waffles I have ever had. I asked to separate waffles from eggs and bacon and think this is the way to go! French toast, burrito were also very good. Only drawback was it was a bit on the expensive side for breakfast - 30/pp. I guess you pay for quality!!

Published at 8 months ago

A great brunch spot in Santa Monica. The service is quick. The sitting is limited and both indoor and outdoor spaces are available. The coffee is very good however food is on pricey side. The portions are reasonable. Everything we ordered tasted flavorfull.

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 9 months ago

The food was great, service was up to point. Our server was very polite and accommodating. I would suggest changing the tables. All the tables have watermarks and stains. The place overall needs a through cleanup.

Published at 9 months ago

Great breakfast spot. We had the waffles with berries, the sunrise breakfast with scrambled eggs, side of hash browns, iced matcha with oat, and pu erh tea. It is on the pricier side at ~$24 per item. Waffles with berries: amazing! You can t tell or taste that it is made with almond flour. The real star of the dish is the butter; soooooo good! The raspberries jam was a little too overpowering and tart if that s your thing you ll love it. Sunrise breakfast traditional breakfast with good quality ingredients and it shows; but it s nothing too fancy or out of the ordinary. The toast was the star, very crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Has brown nothing special. Tasted straight out of McDonald s. Iced Macha really good and flavorful; not too sweet and not too overpowering. Pu erh underwhelming but also not sure if I had expectations. It tasted like water with a hint of tea. I wouldn t buy that again if I come back. Service the service was fast to get the food out but they were bad on following up on anything and the place was not busy; we were two of about 6 people total. Asked for refills on our waters or for a to go cup, and both took a long time. Not bad but also not great. Overall 3.5 or 4 out of 5. I wouldn t go out of my way to come here again, but if I m in the area I wouldn t mind stopping by.

Published at 10 months ago

The best part of our breakfast was our server. She was very polite and did a great job. We had a lot of other issues however. There were two of us for a 10:30 Sunday brunch and the restaurant was not very crowded. They brought out only one of our dishes, and then the other one 12 minutes later. Having each dish come out so far apart really made it hard to have the meal together. The host and the food runner also could slow down a bit. He was really just throwing the food on the table for ours and all the other tables around us without a smile or convo either. We ordered Caramel Lattes which had a good flavor but for $6.75 it came in one of the smallest cups I have had for coffee in a long time. Even smaller than the water glass. When the entrées did arrive they weren t as great as I had hoped. Parking in this area is very tricky given its proximity to the water. You re only options will be metered street parking or a parking garage, which is what we chose to do. It s $7 for 90 minutes right across from the restaurant. Interstellar is also overly expensive. Our bill came out to be $80 after tip and that s just with two coffee drinks and two dishes with no extra sides or additions. I chose to start the meal with a Caramel Latte, and as mentioned it was good in flavor, but tiny in size. For entrées, we chose the Loco Moco and the French Toast and Eggs. The Loco Moco burger patty was pretty good although everything else was just OK. Not great, but not bad. The French Toast itself was one large piece of bread, which was a bit dry, but still pretty good as well. Nothing was a true stand out or made it very memorable. I feel I was expecting more given how close it is to the water. It was not a bad experience, but given the staggered meals coming out so far apart and just the overall quality, I would not recommend nor do I plan to be back. There are just too many other better options close by. Parking: metered street parking or paid parking garage

Published at 10 months ago

They serve the best options from various Asian cuisines, and they are tasty!

Published at 10 months ago

Delicious French toast. Friendly staff and little wait time.

Published at 10 months ago

Best breakfast I ve ever had!

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

I had lunch there during my vacation in Santa Monica. Found that place online and wanted to check out this asian/American fusion kitchen. The waitress was very friendly, could explain in details what is in the food they serve and helped me to make a decision. The food was delicious. I also hat a Matche tea. Very good! It is pricey but a different food experience from most of the other restaurants. Loved it.

Published at a year ago

Chicken Katsu Sando knocked my socks off! I love this place!

Published at a year ago

$24 for an avocado toast!?!? Nuff said

Published at a year ago

I loved this place! Its a cozy little spot with indoor and outdoor seating. The server was really nice. We got the chicken and waffles and the oyakadon. Both were REALLY good, full of flavor and good portion sizes. I would DEFINITELY return. Its been the best food on our trip. (Also, I took a bite of the chicken and waffles before taking the picture. It looked and smelled too good for me to wait. Sorry.)

Published at a year ago

Great spot for good coffee and big meals !! Awesome gf friendly and large meals to boot !

Published at a year ago

Great asian fusions but pricey

Published at a year ago

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Published at a year ago

Nice good and atmosphere but kind of on the pricey side even for Santa Monica

Published at a year ago

Great food! Nice restaurant ! Excellent service !

Published at a year ago

Good but overpriced. I only ordered Chicken Katsu Kare for a week lunch. The chicken was a little bit dry for what it could be... and for the price. The curry was good. But if you are a cooking enthusiast, you can make a Japanese Kare at home with just a few increments (such a really well made caramelized onions) and have it as good as this one. I like to try dishes from places I hear is good to try to reproduce at home, but this one didnt impressed me much.. maybe will try other things next time. It was good, but not for $30 for only rice, curry and a dry chicken, with no salad or any other thing.

Published at a year ago

Very very good

Published at a year ago

Great coffee, friendly service

Published at a year ago

I think I would rather starve than pay 27 bucks for a sandwich!! Just awful, give it a swerve......

Published at a year ago

Everything was amazing!

Published at a year ago

Just walked by this place and saw an employee dump garbage into the street gutter along Broadway in Santa Monica. When I asked her what she was doing, she turned her back and walked back into the Resturant without a word. I had wanted to try this place out since I m local, but I won t be patronizing a place that treats our neighborhood like that.

Published at a year ago

Wow just had the worst coffee I have ever had the privilege of paying for, I ordered 2 flat whites and got 2 half cups of something that was luke warm, not sure of the origins of the milk used. They were poorly made using poor quality coffee. I ve had better instant. Won t be going back.

Published at a year ago

Cute cafe - a little on the pricy side but you re in CA so that s to be expected and it has a partial view of the ocean (when you sit in the patio area. You get take a seat when you walk in if there s one available. The breakfast burrito was amazing (I had them put hash browns inside) and I got the hot chocolate too and it was perfectly dark and creamy. Loved my little breakfast stop here!

Published at a year ago

Very nice experience! The galbi came with melted cheese which is very luxurious. The coffee is also very special. Will be back

Published at a year ago

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Published at a year ago

This place is so fantastic food and service was top notch and super fresh and delicious and for my 15yo grand daughter to like it...just wow! Dont miss out checking this little secret spot out! we split their breakfast burger! Yummo

Published at a year ago

Kid-friendliness: I had their Loco Moco, one of the best Ive had. My friend had the Breakfast Burrito. Thet ate vegetarian friendly. Laura our server was great. Will be going back to try different dishes! Food

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Cappuccino was very bitter.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Our group of five had mixed results. The chicken panko sando and turkey sandwiches were excellent. The lobster rolls were very good once we requested extra aoli sauce to offset the dryness. We were warned that the shrimp was very hot and ordered it mild. It was so hot it was inedible and when we mentioned it the server was unapologetic. Service was mixed and sometimes inattentive. A fantastic and delicious potential but execution was a bit lacking.

Published at a year ago

I want to begin by saying that the overall quality of the food at this place is great, and their coffee is particularly good. In fact, I consider it my go-to spot in the area. I ve visited this establishment four times in total. On my previous visits, I enjoyed their lattes and pastries, which were all very good. During my last visit, my wife and I were looking for a quick bite, so we decided to try their sandwiches. We ordered two BLT sandwiches with avocado and a side of fries. Although I forgot to take pictures, I must say that the fries portion was quite small. However, both the BLT sandwiches and the fries were very good in terms of taste. Overall, I would rate the food and lattes a 4.5 out of 5. I am someone who travels around in search of good food and coffee, and I don t mind paying for quality when it comes to taste. I have been to many high-end establishments where the experience was worth every penny due to exceptional aspects like food taste, service, or ambiance. However, when it comes to this place, the pricing is simply not justifiable. We ended up paying $63 for two BLT sandwiches with avocado and one side of fries, which, in my opinion, is a complete rip-off. I rarely complain about prices, but this is an exception. Based on my personal experience, taste, and opinion, I would rate this establishment as follows: 5 for food, 5 for coffee, 4 for ambiance, 0 for price and value. As always, I encourage you to try it for yourself, as your experience may differ from mine.

Published at a year ago

Nice place, great food! Try the Shakshuka.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

The food was good but I don t feel like it was worth the charge. I know CA just cost more but there s a really good breakfast spot down the road that s better quality and not as expensive. The chai and matcha were bland, the food was good but nothing you haven t had before.

Published at a year ago

Dont be fooled by its look or even the name... It might look like a tourist place with no flavor at all. They really know what they make! This is the breakfast/brunch food you would get at some of the famous hotel restaurants paying at least twice more. Their Belgian waffle was a bit less than what I expected, but it has a very unique taste.

Published at a year ago

Love the route bike through

Published at a year ago

Had the most incredible ricotta toast here! It s a quaint little coffee shop minimal seating area with great food options. Good: - Lots of food options - Good coffee and ricotta toast was great size portion - Cozy place for catching up and a modern aesthetic - Fast service Bad: - Expensive end Overall I was a big fan of this brunch spot!

Published at a year ago

Perfect, but perfect cost a lot. Paid 36$ including tip. I would definitely recommend it, just know it s not cheap.

Published at a year ago

Comforting Japanese fare but quite pricy for the portions. I had the Cajun fries which were nicely seasoned and the pork loin sando. The bread was divine.

Published at a year ago

Food and Beverages delicious and friendly service.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

What a surprise! From all four places visited for breakfast in Santa Monica area,this one was truly the best! Their chai latte, latte,and food was amazing! The avocado toast with poached egg was excellent! Well-seasoned, super crunchy delicious bread! The almond flour waffle was so so good! And the egg sandwich with aioli was a total surprise,so good! The only thing the Interstellar could improve is to toast that bread. Other than that, its a lovely bistro with surprisingly scrumptious food! Highly recommend!

Published at a year ago

The cultural appropriation of anything Hawaiian is super offensive. But its more offensive that you call something Hawaiian when you slap pineapples on it. That is not only wring but incorrect. Pineapples arent even native to Hawaii and we were forced to house them as American business men stole our land

Published at a year ago

Great place for yummy breakfasts. Excellent service.

Published at a year ago

The best restaurant in Santa Monica hands down. All the dishes are incredible especially their pastas! The Ginza Bread dessert was to die for! I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who asks where to eat in SAMO.

Published at a year ago

Delicious pasta and desserts!

Published at a year ago

Not sure how this place gets good reviews, I was there with pretty bad experience of food. Food sizes are like for kids, but you pay for full price. Will not come back. Food : 2/5

Published at a year ago

I had to wait for my food 30 min after my friend had her plate. Tea was done incorrectly and one of the staff was really upset when I told her. This place is not cheap so I would expect a bit more.

Published at a year ago

The food was okay honestly not the best . the waitress was so lovely and genuine great customer service

Published at a year ago

My new favorite LA brunch! Lovely ambience including great service, patio and indoor seats, happy plants and an epic menu! Food and interiors are perfectly styled and fresh. I highly recommend the chilaquiles with avocado and extra cheese, plus a guava mimosa.

Published at a year ago

Its in the name, this place is quite stellar

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

The food is amazing, interior is so pretty and the owners are the nicest! I highly recommend checking them out when you visit Santa Monica!

Published at a year ago

Service was impeccable, that gets 5 stars. I was really not impressed with my chicken and waffle order. The chicken was well cooked maybe a little dry, but the waffle was kind of awful. It definitely had a weird texture which overwhelmed it s basic taste imo. My boyfriend got the shrimp/rice entree and he s said it wasn t bad but a bit basic flavor-wise. My Iced coffee was very tastey.

Published at a year ago

Overpriced but it s a nice cafe for an occasional thing. The shakshouka is fire.

Published at a year ago

Coffee was great, food was a fusion Korean which was very nice. Liked the atmosphere, I end up came twice in a week to taste the food and coffee selection

Published at a year ago

What a great place! Was looking for coffee and a bite and was completely taken off guard by this place. The coffee was excellent and the food they had was completely unique and delicious. I had the sando and it was one of the best breakfast sandwiches Ive had. My girlfriend had the Truffle Pasta and were were blown away with how good it was. Never thought about Pasta for breakfast before but it works

Published at a year ago

Bit too pricey for my taste. Decent food though. Breakfast burrito was good

Published at a year ago

Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night, thinking about the best breakfast I had in my life: Carbonara pasta for breakfast is YES!!!!!!!!!

Published at a year ago

Food was pretty good but pricey for what it is. I loved the aerocano, it was delicious!

Published at a year ago

This place was wonderful. The breakfast and coffee were delicious, and the service was prompt and friendly. We ll definitely be back! The only downside was limited seating. It s a pretty small space, so if you have a large party, I don t recommend it.

Published at a year ago

Korean sweet+spicy chicken burger, Shakshuca, Garlic parmesan fries were very good! Nice restaurant We had a great lunch!

Published at a year ago

Delicious Katsu curry & lovely atmosphere! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit!

Published at a year ago

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Stopped here for breakfast while visiting the Pier. Friendly staff, delicious food and drinks. Not cheap, but the ingredients seem to be of high quality. I believe everything was gluten-free and made with almond flour. We were able to order breakfast and lunch items at the same time which was nice. 3 people at our table ordered waffles either just a regular waffle or chicken and waffles and surprisingly they all came out at the same time and all of them were still hot. It is a small location but our party of 6 was sat quickly and our food was delivered timely. Would recommend this place if you want good quality food and service.

Published at a year ago

One of the best brunches in Santa Monica ! Both the waffles/ french toast with eggs were to die for !

Published at a year ago

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Got to say, loved the balance between sweet and savory. The French toast and waffles were perfect

Published at a year ago

Great little coffee shop, with tasty coffee and a nice selection for breakfast. Drip coffee tastes delicious. Had the croissant sandwich with scrambled eggs and a side hash brown. Everything was amazing, food is really good here. Waitresses are super friendly, loved the place! Food : 5/5

Published at a year ago

Published at 2 years ago

Great fusion food. Katzu Burger and Pesto Shrimp Pasta are the best choices!! Friendly Servers too.

Published at 2 years ago

Everything was delicious and service was amazing!!! It is a hidden gem in Santa Monica. Google Maps says it is temporarily closed but it is open!!! I will definitely come back. Thank you for amazing food!

Published at 2 years ago

Can we give 6 out of 5? It was great to see that they have restarted dinner service. We really enjoyed all the flavors from our quick dinner and cant wait to go through the rest of the menu. Lovely decor and ambience inside, outdoor high table seating within its sidewalk patio. Looking forward to coming back soon!

Published at 2 years ago

Nice chef-driven Asian Fusion coffee bar and cafe with a short walk to the pier and beach. Now serving dinner also. Beer, some wine, and cocktails. 8 small tables seating inside and has some seating outside under an awning. Allergy friendly menu. Restroom. Nearby city parking lot on 2nd and limited meter street parking.

Published at 2 years ago

Our breakfast was made of the smallest portions of the most expensive fast-casual breakfast I have ever eaten. The breakfast burrito is literally eggs and bacon and salsa for 25 dollars(see the photo of one half of my 25 dollar meal. The chilaquiles was tortillas, sauce and eggs. While the sauce was good, where s the beans and avocado? Not to mention the service. It was hard to get any attention at all even for a first coffee. Eventually after one table visit, the server dropped off the food and never checked on us one time afterward. Go to Cafe Gratitude or the Rose Cafe for a much better meal with much better service and a much better price.

Published at 2 years ago

The location was great and the food was even better. I stopped by for brunch with my family and our waiter went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Easily the most expensive waffle I ve had in my life. One waffle and juice and was close to $50. The price is over the top.

Published at 2 years ago

Good service, good quality food , good atmosphere. Coffee and waffles was the best I have tried in Santa Monica!

Published at 2 years ago

A brunch place with great food and good vegetarian options along the Santa Monica beach. I tried the chiliqueles, shakahuka and the latte. Everything was really good but it was a little pricey for the ambience of the place.

Published at 2 years ago

Overpriced breakfast: 90$ (incl. compulsory % tip) for 1 plate of waffle with eggs, 1 French toast with fruits and 2 ice coffees. Coffee was pretty bad (black water), I asked it with milk and it arrived only a bit of milk at the side. The waffle came without jam and maple sirup, differently from how it was stated in the menu (had to remind them). Service was average. I would have not tipped if I had the choice. The place is even not that cool. No worth it.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Great coffee and food. Plus the service was even better

Published at 2 years ago

The food is very delicious and the menu is small but very varied. I love cocktails.

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Hands down, the best breakfast I have had in Santa Monica!

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Delicious waffles and great coffee. Highly recommend

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What a perfect little place! I was looking for a lunch menu with high protein and simple carbs and their branzino bowl was exactly what I was looking for. The staff is extremely kind and the location is clean and modern. They also have baked goods which my kids liked very much.

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Made me wait outside when I just wanted a coffee. Didn t come and serve me after 10 minutes. Don t waste you re time

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This was a nice experience! The food was pretty good, but seemed a little overpriced. There was a really good coffee drink which included gelato that I wanted to try, but they were out of most gelato flavors when we went. Otherwise, good experience!

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First time in Santa Monica and we were looking for somewhere memorable to eat. We lucked into Interstellar and we were transported. Absolutely amazing food. I had the shrimp pesto. Go there. Try it.

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We came to Interstellar for breakfast on the Fourth of July the food and service was definitely on point. We asked for recommendations and we were told the Avocado Toast and Shashuka were very popular and worth getting. We were very happy with our choices which were beyond amazing. The food came out warm and delicious and we were very pleased with Interstellar.

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Decent breakfast joint, hit or miss on some dishes. Little pricier than other spots with similar food around town.

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The food was not that tasty, and it was really expensive. Not recommended!

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The food was actually really good. Shashuka and drip coffee were excellent, service was great. However I am shocked at the price and Ive lived in LA for 20 years! Two coffee and 2 entrees came out to $80 which is the most Ive ever paid for brunch, or a meal that did not have any alcohol involved. Avocado toast on one bread was $26! Are they growing their own avocados and milling their own wheat?? Also no refills on drip coffee during brunch? Really? That costs what.. 20 cents a cup? Also there isnt much of an ambiance (too small of a place) and you are forced to pay 18% tip because they intentionally do not give you an option on the credit card machine for 15% which was deceitful since you don t know your total until the machine so you can t pre calculate. Tldr: food and coffee, actually amazing. Prices are way too high even for santa monica and they really nickel and dime you.

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Must try!!! Their mentaiko? Pasta is sooooo good!! Loved their oat milk latte as well! Can t wait to go back!!

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Nice little spot to land for brunch, great menu, good service. We especially liked the kitchen staff and their young son who was in training. Charming boy!

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Really perfect place for a post beach meal, especially with the June gloom clouds still in full effect. Girlfriend had the chicken and waffles. She said it was the best waffle she ever had. I had the chicken katsu curry. The server said it was their most popular dish, and I can see why. Maybe its a product of the times, and how expensive Santa Monica is in general, but it did feel pretty pricey. Both of our dishes were fairly basic, and to have them pushing $30 takes knocks it down from a spot Id love to go to regularly.

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Really expensive $10 for a black tea. The quality is average.

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Food is fine but not worth the price, they try to pretend to be fancy but are not. They charge $.25 for ice, which is insanely ridiculous. IMO there are many much better restaurants in the area.

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Great food. The Korean burger was amazing. And one of the best bloody Marys Ive ever had. Knowledgeable and helpful staff.

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Great fish and chips

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This is my favorite brunch place in whole LA area. Food is absolutely great and everyone is super friendly.

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The food is good. Not fantastic. I had very bland, $28 chilaquiles. My husband liked his fruit & waffle (1 waffle). We each ordered a cup of drip coffee @ $7 each and They don t do refills. I just can t find any justification for their pricing. The food was ok. The portions are standard. The ambiance is standard street-cafe. The service was mediocre.

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A little pricey, but oh my gawd, sooo worth that price. So if you have the extra cash, do yourself a favor and visit. Coffee, french toast, waffles, eggs, bacon...every bit, just off the scale, so good.

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Everything was REALLY good - bought the: 1) Chilaquiles which was made with red sauce instead of green sauce but it was still really tasty. 2) Chicken & Waffles - the waffle was REALLY good. Made with almond flour so it was light and crunchy and not too heavy. The fried chicken was okay - juicy and tasty but the breading could be crisper and thicker. Waffle was tasty and just sweet enough that it didnt need maple syrup or butter. But they provided a generous amount of butter and maple syrup. 2) Vanilla Latte - delicious with all the flavors well balanced. Clean bathrooms and nice employees! Chic and cute place! Would definitely come back again!

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Friendly staff and a fun menu that includes a variety of items. The waffles were to die for! Great for brunch or lunch.

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Went for weekday brunch, dine in, outside seating. Really nice server and experience. We got the orange maple espresso and a latte to drink. Both excellent. Had the branzino ochazuke and chicken and waffle which were both quite delicious. Definitely a unique take on chicken and waffles as the chicken is a Japanese katsu style but still delicious with butter and maple syrup. Highly recommended.

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We ve come here a few times now. Gets better every time! Such a cute little spot that pays attention to where they source their food (locally & sustainably) and also pay attention to quality. And it s SO good! They make my iced matcha just right, and this time around I had the waffle with fresh local berries (that were SO sweet) and the jam was everything & more. The waffle was made with almond flower and was so light and fluffy. Usually I can t eat a whole waffle/ pancake/sweet breakfast dish but I ate the entire thing and did not feel guilty. My boyfriend got the chipotle chicken bowl. And holy moly so tender, the flavors were unreal & I found myself picking from his plate even after finishing mine (lol). It s pricy but worth it. I d love to see more info about their sustainable sourcing on their website and menu & overall food waste management, sustainability in general. It s super important!

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A bit pricey, but the waffles are truly out of this world. Go there, what do you have to lose?

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Interstellar breakfast pasta is a Santa Monica must have. It s expensive but worth every penny. Staff is always super friendly and we have never had to wait more than 5-10 mins. Our go-to s are the breakfast pasta, shakshouka and garlic fries. We ve never had their drinks before but they looked delicious!! Pretty pricy for brunch but we love it there!

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Best breakfast we ve had during our stay for the week

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Great food and atmosphere.

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Excellent food and service! Get the oatmilk cappuccino.

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Super cute spot but insanely overpriced and the food was just okay.

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Cute little place to have a delicious breakfast. I went for breakfast but want to return for lunch. The breakfast food was divine. I had an almond milk hot chocolate with waffles and fruit. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Everything tasted great. The atmosphere is laid back and the food is reasonably priced.

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Good for breakfast but expensive, the coffe is amazing, tell him to not make the milk hot and enjoy

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Wonderful menu, fantastic staff, delicious food!

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Excellent. Very dog friendly.

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This cute place is great with seating in or out. Food and Beverages delicious and friendly service. Shakshuka - gooey and tasty with a slight spice bite, will be hard not to get this again on next visit. Prosciutto & Fresh Burrata - ingredients were perfectly balanced and not skimpy and the bread delicious. Hmmm still thinking about that yummy Affogato combo made with Ube ice cream! The coffee beans they use imparts an incredible flavor. Nice way to finish off our meal.

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Absolutely loved the chicken katsu curry! Portion sizes are appropriately large for the cost. Fun patio space with friendly staff. The kale salad was also a solid healthy choice, and I thought the immunitea was delicious. Definitely worth a visit!

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Unassuming Cafe with delicious food. We got the chicken and waffle, galbi bowl, branzino bowl and the okyakudon - all super delicious. Will definitely be back. Its familiar foods with a modern twist!

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Great coffee flavor.

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Great mix of dishes including breakfast and Korean dishes!

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Amazing shashuka and chicken and waffles. Very empty on a Thursday afternoon, no wait. Service was very fast. Pricey but worth it.

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The coffee is amazing, perfectly balanced taste notes, couldn t help myself and bought coffee to make at home, worth every penny

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I have never had a better waffle. I also have never paid more for a waffle, but honestly, I would pay it again without blinking.

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Really bad quality food (our eggs were undercooked and the toast was not toasted) and super overpriced ($30 for a basic egg and toast breakfast). Would not recommend

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One or the best places I visited in California to have my breakfast. ambiance super comfy. Staff are well talkin. Well done. I love it.

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Amazing breakfast and very nice service.

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