Bardonna

"How do you know when a piece of internet slang is dead? A good indicator might be when a restaurant starts using it on its menu. Bardonna, another Santa Monica cafe jumping on the healthy-things-in-bowls trend, features “Squad Bowls,” “Sand Wizards,” and other harbingers of the apocalypse. Those who don’t run instantly after reading the dish names (and who are okay with forking over $14 for a bowl of quinoa) will find that the food is fresh, but not incredibly flavorful. If you just started the Whole30 diet and need somewhere to eat after your mid-afternoon Meditation for Weight Loss class, you’ve been going to Bardonna since it opened and don’t need this review. For everyone else, this is where you can eat an overpriced bowl of kale and feel marginally healthy." - Amy Clark

"Pillowcase crumbs aside, there are very few things in life more romantic than breakfast in bed. This all-day cafe in Santa Monica has a $42 “Breakfast In Bed” menu offers your choice of any two entrees on the menu, any two beverages, and a giant chocolate heart filled with candy. Order in person or call (310) 899-9500 for pickup." - brant cox

"Located on Montana Ave. in Santa Monica, Bardonna is an all-day cafe specializing in salads, sandwiches, and a brunch menu that’s available all dang day. There’s now outdoor seating wrapped around the entire exterior, too." - brett keating