Joe’s Pizza in Santa Monica is a New York City transplant slinging - you guessed it - NYC-style pies.

Lady & Larder, a wonderful women-owned shop in Santa Monica selling cheese, charcuterie, flowers, produce, and bottles of wine.

Edobox is a great date spot on Main Street in Santa Monica that specializes in bento boxes and sushi.

Kappo Osen is where you’ll find our favorite sushi in Santa Monica.

La Puglia is a great all-day Italian cafe in Santa Monica. Come for coffee and a pastry, or a bowl of squid ink pasta at night.

For the best pancakes in LA, head to Salt's Cure.

Tartine in Santa Monica has incredible bread, sandwiches, and pastries like all of the other tartine outposts.

Sunny Blue is your best quick lunch or snack option on Main Street in Santa Monica. They specialize in omusubi.

Crudo e Nudo is a great little spot on Main Street in Santa Monica where you should sit back, eat raw fish, and split a bottle of wine.

Go Get Em Tiger’s Santa Monica location isn’t much different than their others - expect strong coffee, excellent breakfast burritos, and fast wi-fi.

Boba Lab in Santa Monica makes great bubble tea with unique flavors.

DK’s is a 24-hour donut shop in Santa Monica, and one of your best options on the Westside for a late night sugar fix.

Alfalfa is a great casual brunch option on Main St. in Santa Monica. If you’re really hungry, try a breakfast burrito.

Interstellar is the best cafe near the Santa Monica Promenade. The Korean-owned spot serves excellent burritos, katsu, bulgogi, and more.

Jinya is a bonafide chain with locations across the country, but still makes a very solid tonkotsu ramen.

Rakkan Ramen in Santa Monica offers a wide range of plant-based ramen options, along with a great patio.