Amit L.
Yelp
First time trying Lemonade and I'm a native local to the area. As far as location goes, it's in the trendy Abbot Kinney neighborhood of Venice (at the corner of Venice Bl and Abbot Kinney.). The bright yellow and white 50's cafeteria look adds a stunning attraction to many who flock here for their appetizing gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and carnivorous menu items locally and around the world.
Don't know why I've never tried this spot but I was motivated to try Lemonade after looking at their menu on Postmates.
I was mind blown on how healthy and delicious their food is. What caught my eye was their California Picnic. You can choose from a few different sandwiches, a salad, and homemade potato chips.
I opted for the "El Tijuana" turkey sandwich. The sandwich looks big but it's light and airy. It's thinly sliced roasted turkey breast, smeared with a jalapeño aioli and (what tasted to me like) a spicy garlic mayo on a ciabatta bread. I thought I wouldn't able to finish all of it but it was so good, I cleaned my plate!
I also chose the Shaved Brussel Sprouts. This salad is more like a sweet slaw. I tasted a hint of lemon, honey, Parmesan, buttermilk, and pepper in the dressing. I love that they toss in vertically sliced dates. It's like a surprise in the salad. It enhances the sweetness of the dressing and gives the salad a nice flavor.
Their potato chips are very crisp. Again, light and airy. Probably the best I've ever had.
The Peach Ginger drink was sugar-free elixir. I thought the ginger overpowered the peach flavor. I wasn't too fond of it but I ordered it without knowing how it would taste. Definitely will try something different next time.
Their staff and cooks are friendly and it really shows that they put so much pride in their work. They're always cheerful and focused on the items they create.
Their prices are moderately affordable. My meal and drink ran a little over $15. I know it's good food but I personally wouldn't spend that kind of money every day on lunch. It's a reasonable price if you splurge here 2-3 times a month.
Overall, Its a great spot to have a hearty, healthy, and light lunch!