Erewhon

Erewhon Santa Monica Shuttered by LA Health Department for Cockroach Infestation | Eater LA

"On April 8, 2025, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health found a "major" violation at the Santa Monica Wilshire Boulevard location; the inspection report was first reported by Curbed and also surfaced overnight in a Reddit thread. The inspection specifically noted a cockroach found in the tonic bar, and the store told Curbed that it "immediately took action" and expected the health department to re-inspect soon so the tonic bar could reopen. A follow-up statement to Eater LA said the store "sincerely apologizes" for the lapse in standards and that the health and safety of customers is a "top priority," noting weekly pest-control visits and that the tonic bar was voluntarily closed after the inspection. The April 8 report also listed other violations, including a minor violation for "Time as a Public Health Control" (when food is left outside proper storage/temperature for more than four hours or when a written procedure has not been maintained), plus plumbing issues, unclean non-food-contact surfaces, and inadequate ventilation or lighting. As of April 10, 2025 the location remained open; the health department completed a re-inspection and the tonic bar was reported open as of 2:45 p.m. The store is described as a health grocery/luxury shopping experience known for celebrity clientele, organic produce, and high-priced smoothies — including a $20 Hailey Bieber Strawberry Glaze Skin smoothie — and recent celebrity collaborations with names such as Sabrina Carpenter, Lalisa Manobal, and Nara Smith (with other signature drinks like one featuring colostrum)." - Rebecca Roland

Every Erewhon Los Angeles Location, Ranked - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"The perks of the Santa Monica Erewhon are limited to comic relief and impressing your little cousin from Dallas who wants to be a content creator when they grow up. Bella Hadid once made her namesake smoothie here and signed a stack of cup sleeves for eager 19-year-olds. These days, influencers lurk in every corner, scouting the aisles for mutuals and forcing their yorkies to eat $20 tuna rolls. Don’t come here for groceries—the small parking lot stays chaotic and you’ll have to navigate a sea of blue checkmarks just to make it through the produce section. Unless you'd like to panic-buy a $40 jar of sea moss gel, you're better off skipping this one." - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins

Erewhon Santa Monica - Review - Santa Monica - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"The perks of the Santa Monica Erewhon are limited to comic relief and impressing your little cousin from Dallas who wants to be a content creator when they grow up. Bella Hadid once made her namesake smoothie here and signed a stack of cup sleeves for eager 19-year-olds. These days, influencers lurk in every corner, scouting the aisles for mutuals and forcing their yorkies to eat $20 tuna rolls. Don’t come here for groceries—the small parking lot stays chaotic and you’ll have to navigate a sea of blue checkmarks just to make it through the produce section. Unless you'd like to panic-buy a $40 jar of sea moss gel, you're better off skipping this one." - Nikko Duren

"From organic produce to the juice bar, prepared foods, wheat, gluten and dairy-free treats, a salad bar, sushi and so much more, this market is a wonderful place for groceries or to have a healthy lunch or dinner. Seating consists of tables outside, so go on a nice day if you’re eating in. There’s another location just off Abbot Kinney in Venice, plus outposts in West Hollywood and Calabasas."

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"I learned there was a potential measles exposure for anyone who spent time at Erewhon on Wilshire in Santa Monica on October 7." - Farley Elliott