Sweetsalt Food Shop

I had left a 5 star review for Sweet Salt a while back and been a customer for over 10 years as a Toluca Lake local, however I need to leave an updated review as their prices have sky rocketed and foot portions gotten smaller. A breakfast burrito used to cost around $13 but I understand moving to a bigger location means higher rent. What I don't get is that I used to be able to substitute the bacon in the breakfast burrito for avocado at no extra charge. Now they're charging $4 for this substitution. Do I get $4 off for not taking bacon? Absolutely not. I simply can't justify paying over $22 for a tiny breakfast burrito and cannot afford to come back. It's still the best breakfast burrito around but the cost is simply too high. Wish you guys the best. See how small this burrito is in the picture.

Fresh, carefully-prepared food and coffee served in a spacious, tastefully-appointed restaurant. My salad and coffee were excellent and I enjoyed my time at the restaurant. The prices were fairly high, but semi-reasonable given the atmosphere and quality of food.

Spacious, large and airy. Nice low key vibe. My partner had breakfast and I just had a mocha. She said the breakfast sandwich was good, but better across the street at Red Maple. Looked good to me though, but for a breakfast sandwich it seemed expensive. Keep in mind my breakfast sandwich references are NYC bodegas (which never disappoint). Apparently the breakfast burrito was the most popular, I overhead, so get that. The mocha was ok. A little too hot.

Food was amazing when they were a smaller, friendlier and accommodating restaurant down the street. The menu is very limited during dinner. Ambiance is nice, but waiter lit all candles on the tables except for mine. Not the environment I remember where you were greeted when you entered. Tried to order one of their best tasting steak and brie sandwiches only to get turned away and told they don’t serve off of that menu at 5 PM. Also told they don’t serve any lattes and coffee drinks. Complete disappointment.

Fantastic place to have lunch in Burbank. Very spacious inside, the food is great, and decor is fantastic! This place is perfect for meetings since there are a lot of tables and the food is served very fast. I’m definitely coming there again.

My wife and I have visited this location several times. We have always enjoyed it. The staff is always friendly, welcoming and helpful in answering menu questions. You never feel rushed at the counter. In all the times we have visited the food has been consistently good. Fresh, tasty and a decent portion size. The coffee is very good and full of flavor. I personally enjoy the Nitro cold brew that they serve. They have great menu selections and something for everyone. The location is a pet friendly establishment and have several tables outside to sit with your four legged friend. I enjoy the Micro-greens omelet and my wife has had the avocado toast several times and has enjoyed it each time. The inside is clean and welcoming with ample seating at tables as well as booths. Definitely worth a try if you are in the area.

I am so impressed with the beautiful new space Sweet Salt has moved to. Before that I would eat at sweet salt when had breakfast meetings. I love their Spinach omelette so truthfully that's what I've stuck with. When meeting with a client at the new location, one of the guests at a neighboring table said the food wasn't that good to them. I was very happy to not have that experience, rather my spinach omelette, salad and toast were just as delicious!

Good food, strong menu, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. Parking can be tough if it’s a busy day, but there’s lots of 2 hour street spots along a neighborhood behind here.

The pictures don't really do it justice. This is a very beautiful, quiet, romantic spot. The service is always really friendly and warm. The food, the menu needs some work for sure because there is not much there and not many options if you're gluten free which is a bummer. I feel like it has a lot of potential, this could easily be the place I have every catch up lunch or dinner with my girls until the end of time... we just need more options on that menu!

I recently visited this spot for brunch and had a great experience! The coffee was excellent, which was a perfect start to my morning. I was impressed by how clean and new the place looked -- it had a nice, inviting atmosphere. The ordering process is simple: you order at the counter, and then they bring your food to your table. I tried the bacon egg burrito, and it was delicious! It had just the right balance of flavors and was very satisfying. Street parking was available, though it can be a bit of a hunt for a spot. I'll definitely be coming back -- great food, great coffee, and a lovely vibe!

This is an adorable local spot to grab a casual breakfast or lunch bite. I have come here a few times, don't have to worry about a reservation because its new location is huge and they have plenty of seating options. At this visit I had the Chicken & Bacon Lettuce Cups and lavender French fries with the green ice tea. All were delicious. I have friends with dietary restrictions and all find something to eat here. They have a huge menu which seems to be on the healthy side of offerings. Service is excellent.

Famous for their breakfast/brunch/lunch on Riverside in Toluca Lake, I believe Sweetsalt just opened for dinner service over the past several months. Business must be good, as they've also expanded to a bigger, brand new location just a couple blocks down from where they used to be. Despite living within walking distance, my dinner here just a couple weeks ago was actually my first time stopping in. I'm glad I finally decided to visit, because the food is great! To eat, I ordered the Margherita "Wood Oven" Pizza. Priced at $20, it's not the cheapest in town, but the quality is certainly elevated. The size is also fairly substantial. The decor/ambience is warm and inviting, and while service was on the slower side, everyone was helpful and friendly. If looking for a nice spot to grab some food at around Toluca Lake, Sweetsalt is a solid option. I will likely be back soon to try more of their menu items.

I have been to Sweet Salt many times and it gets better with each visit. Not the food perse It could be someone on the staff who make the visit that much more fun, or a wine I've not tried before or they Bloody Orange sorbet. A stone cold gift from the dessert gods. Dayum but that was tasty. It's one of those places you just wanna go often. You should go even once, just to prove me right.

The truffle chicken sandwich was pretty good, and the olive oil orange loaf was amazing.

I've had their baked goods many times over the years. I've eaten lunch at their new location. But dinner was what I had been curious about. We popped in early on Saturday evening, before 6pm. We didn't have a reservation. The dining room was almost empty. Only one other table was occupied at the time. We ordered the beets and burrata salad and the spinach and artichoke dip with tortilla chips as appetizers. For our main course, we ordered the burger and the lobster pasta as well as the bacon and fig pizza. The pizzas are where it's at. The restaurant slowly began to pick up. More tables were seated and the majority of guests had ordered a pizza or two for their meal. Pizzas are the deal at Sweetsalt. They do a nice job on them. Staff were all friendly. Our server was kind and attentive, especially when it wasn't busy yet. The atmosphere is upscale casual. It's a good spot for the homeowners of Toluca Lake to walk down for dinner and walk home. It felt like a neighborhood spot where many of the patrons were locals of Toluca Lake. Parking lot behind the restaurant as well as street parking in front if you're lucky.

First time here after hearing mixed reviews from friends. I see everything they meant. Went with a group of girls. In general pairing Olin this area can be a real pain. There is a lot behind the building. Ok. To the juicy stuff. This is an order at the counter set up. The menu looks impressive. Gives the impression it will be a little on the higher end cafe. Two of us ordered the avocado toast. HONEY... the ONE little piece of bread they served us was about as generous as food during the Great Depression. If it were any thinner, it would've broken when anything was smeared. The avocado was rationed, sloppily smeared, and had no taste. For $16 it came with a side salad. That was about 10 pieces of lettuce. HUGE disappointment. The picture looks better than it did in person. Another person got an omelet. I think it was $17. That was more generous. But.... The lemonade, lavender matcha and lavender latte were delish!! The person at the counter was twirling her first day. She did a great job and was a jovial spirit. Others were very neutral. Nothing negative to say about the service. Might be back for a latte, but not sure about overpaying for another meal. .

Sunday brunch rush with a couple of my favorite people and Riverside Dr was super busy in Toluca Lake. We had a couple other places in mind but they were packed. Blessing in disguise. We spotted Sweetsalt nearby and decided to check it out. And I'm glad we did. First, don't mind the sign that say "please wait to be seated." Lol. It's probably for dinner. Lineup, order, and find a table. The interior looks amazing. High ceilings. Different style tables, clean bathrooms. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food came fast, presentable, and yep, tasty. I got the egg hash with short rib. The stewed beef was tender and really good. I got a bite of the chicken pesto sandwich and that was a winner too. Then there's the chicken Caesar salad. Huge and needed a knife to eat it. My kind of salad. Sure, we had other places in mind. But now I can add this to that list.

Absolutely love the new location & expansion! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seaking, beautiful design inside and NOW they offer dinner! I loved the look of their wine cellar show piece, a nice long bar in the back with a pizza oven. The breakfast/lunch service is still fast casual style, where you order at the counter and sit, which I prefer. It's a no pressure place to meet a friend and stay a while. Smart move on their part to expand. Really looking forward to coming back to try their dinner menu.

I really enjoyed my brunch here. It's good for a quick meet up brunch with some friends. You order at the front and then choose your own seat. The restaurant itself kind of looks like a big food hall with high ceilings. The service was very quick, especially given how busy they are. The menu has many brunch classics from eggs to breakfast sandwiches. They also have wraps and heartier sandwiches with meat inside and apparently pizza in the afternoon. I tried the sausage and artichoke omelette which came with pork fennel sausage, fresh roasted artichokes, and goat cheese inside. It was quite delicious! The eggs were perfectly cooked and it came with toast, butter, and jam as well as a side salad. The pockets of goat cheese in the omelette gave it a nice touch. My partner got the pesto chicken sandwich which he enjoyed. Their baked goods looked good in the window as well. Hoping to come back to give them a try.

Sweetsalt is a fun restaurant located on Riverside Drive in Toluca Lake. This is really an interesting restaurant for the area. What they offer is a very nice selection of dishes that are great for any pallet. One of their main focuses is pizza, but they really have so much more. How this restaurant works is that you go up to the counter and order. Then, you go and sit down and they will bring your meal to your table. If there's a downside to this restaurant it's that it is very popular, so sometimes the wait can be a little long for ordering. What I have noticed is that this is mostly due to the fact that many people go up to counter to order and they really don't know what they want. So, they're standing there holding up the line while asking a bunch of questions. Unfortunately, this is just the reality of this restaurant. Just keep that in mind. But, once you have placed your order, the food here is very good. So, even if you have to wait to order a little bit, it's worth it. Sweetsalt also offers a nice selection of drinks. They have their baristas creating lattes and the like right at the counter, so you know you're gonna get a very fresh and tasty drink. In terms of seating, they have a good number of tables inside. They also have a nice section of outdoor seating. That's always where I prefer to enjoy my meal. This restaurant has been here for a long time and there's a reason for this. It's very good. The staff here is always nice. And it's a fun place to eat.

They always hit it out of the park. Went there for my bday dinner. The waiter was amazing only thing I was bummed about was I ordered fig and bacon pizza and persimmon came in them and no one asked me if it was ok to sub it. It was great but just not what I asked for. The bunny pizza they made my kid was amazing she loved it and my cousins pizza was great. The spinach artichoke dip was chefs kiss. The location is so chic. The decor is spot on. Lunch or dinner you can't go wrong here.

After an errand nearby I had to check this place out cause it looked so nice from outside. Sure enough you go in and see these good looking cookies and pastries on display. Scones ,banana bread, muffins and more. They also serve coffee drinks and tea. Their food menu is full of delicious sandwiches, salads etc... I ordered Buffalo chicken sandwich and loved it. Served warm with a side of mixed green salad. Really good. There are many things that I wanted to try but I chose this. Great customer service as well.

First time at Sweetsalt in a while, loved the expanded space, so much seating and feels very open. Decided to shake it up and ordered the Lobster & Heart of Palm, service very helpful as I almost went to back to my typical order and equally yummy Caprese Sandwich! So glad I tried something new, it was light and refreshing on this hot summer day and with the addition of shrimp and oranges delicious! I love this spot and always have a great breakfast and lunch anytime I dine.

Sandwiches, soups and salads are great here. I have tried many of the items on the menu and have not been disappointed. The staff are friendly, the service is fast and the atmosphere is usually calm, even when it's a full house. The coffee and pastries are really good also. A few of my favorites are the steak & brie sandwich, grilled cheese & tomato soup combo and the salmon and sautéed wild rice.

I personally did not enjoy the food here. I ordered the caprese and it was so bland that I could not finish the sandwich. My coworker ordered one of the salads and disliked the dressing that it was paired with. The salad also remained unfinished. This restaurant is huge however and also offers baked goods.

Love this place - great for breakfast or lunch!! Love their coffee drinks, pastries, salads, soups... favorites are the gluten free carrot and zucchini muffin, lattes, kale and Brussels sprouts tacos. The people who work there are all professional and friendly. So glad to have this spot on my neighborhood!

Thank you to the location scouts of "Dirty John," who used the previous spot in their show...the charm of the space in that particular scene made us instantly look it up and realize it was just around the corner from my husband's office. Now we've finally gotten to try the new location after anxiously awaiting Sweetsalt's return and it did NOT disappoint! They definitely kept the spirit of the old, smaller spot alive in this much larger, beautifully simplistic space. The space is light-filled and pleasant, designed in a way that even full the volume of sound within was not too much...dying to see it finished as I spied what looks like massive future wine storage (perhaps I'm way off) along the back wall of the dining area. And the food? We went for lunch yesterday and it was just as beautiful and delicious as I remembered! Everything was fresh and flavorful. I ADORE their lavender fries...it's such a subtle little sweetness added and it makes them very unique! Those pastries shall soon be calling my name...

Beautiful space - gorgeous really but the food quality has gone down from the little spot that used to be up the street. We had the Caesar wrap that was dry, and the onion blanco sausage pizza was awful 2/10 at best super thin and dry with very little flavor and scant toppings. The champagne vinaigrette was way too sharp and one dimensional. The French fries were very good and so was the chipotle dipping sauce cut over all would not be back! Sorry it's a no from me and I used to frequent the small one a couple of a times a month - shame.

Alex, what's going on? We have been fans and loyal patrons since you opened your first spot on Riverside many years ago. We had such high hopes in your new bigger location. I know all the problems you have had with this spot, and getting it open has been challenging and we get it. We have given you chances after chance, but seriously what's going on? The food is sub par and not seasoned well and nothing seems to be what we expect from you a "top chef". We had a reservation last night we were on time for, and literally waited at the reception area for 10 minutes (seriously 10 minutes) and no one even acknowledged our presence so we left. I have also had two other friends in Toluca Lake that have had problems with both food and service, so really what's going on? I want to see you succeed but running this place like this, I'm seriously worried.

This was my first time at this location, was told by a close friend to try it out. Had a great experience, so much variety of breakfast/lunch food items to choose from. The bakery items looked so delicious did not know what to get. I ended up getting the lemon loaf. It was delicious. The food was great and had a great service. There was a young lady that helped me by the name of Maria, she had beautiful long hair, she was great, very attentive and made me feel welcome. This great experience will definitely make me come back. Thank you, Maria, for great service!!!!!

Came in for brunch while visiting family in the area. I was impressed by the decor, and how big the restaurant seemed to be. I ordered a breakfast bacon burrito, however there was not much bacon. I think they should update the menu and rename the breakfast bacon burrito to a breakfast potato burrito. Menu pricing is surprisingly expensive for their brunch items. All above $15 from what I've noticed. $17 for my breakfast burrito. What surprised me was the customer service - i noticed everyone's body language seemed negative from servers to cashiers. We weren't greeted upon arrival, or during seating. Cashier seemed very irate, wasn't smiling or happy to help customers. I'll try again next time I visit, who knows - could just be an off day for these folks.

I was in the neighborhood today and noticed this joint moved in where Honey Baked was formerly located on Riverside Drive. Decided to stop and have dinner, and it was a great decision. I only had the short rib entree tonight and it was delicious! No knife needed, meat just came apart nicely, cooked to perfection, rounded out with mashed potatoes and root vegetable puree with fig relish. Great service with a modern look and low key atmosphere. A worthy substitute for Honey Baked, definitely will be back for more! -Matt-

Casual place. Good food. Price point ok. Parking lot small, so you might have to find street parking. I had iced tea and crab cake salad. My salad was delicious, iced tea tasted very good! Too bad no dessert was available. I highly recommend this place for a quick bite.

Review by my 8 year old son: The food was amazing. No complaints. We ordered: Avocado Toast Shrimp Po Boy Fig and Prosciutto Snickerdoodle Cookie Peanut Butter Salt Cookie Bleu Cheese Bacon Scone

I have eaten at this restaurant for years. The portions used to be generous, the prices were affordable. This has changed in 2024. I recently got the turkey sandwich and it has probably 1/4 of the amount of meat on it and now cost approximately eight dollars Moore. $22 for a turkey avocado sandwich is overboard, and I have gone from weekly orders there to rarely ever ordering. The location is very clean and service is fast, great place for a lunch meeting - if you don't mind paying $22 for 3 slices of meat and avocado on bread.

Went here for lunch on Sept 4, 2024. It's been a while and they are in a new location. Ordered the Steak and blue sandwich.... The steak was sliced like carpaccio and very little on a roll... they should call it "essence of steak and all bread". What a disaster and a disappointment...where's the beef, folks. They could take a lesson from Ruth Chris on steak sandwich presentation for a bit more money...

No thanks. Very, very expensive! $17 for a burrito full of potatoes and not much protein. I get, you are paying for the atmosphere and somewhat decent service. My meal for 2 coffees, a burrito, and a prosciutto sandwich was over $51.00. Insane! The quality wasn't great at all. Very basic food.

Service was awesome, and the food tasted great...only thing is that it is somewhat hard to find parking. If you do park in the neighborhood, make sure to read those parking signs...just in case it says No Parking, or those funky parking hours. As for the restaurant, we loved the atmosphere. It is a nice neighborhood kinda place.

I visited Sweetsalt while I was in town visiting family, and it turned out to be a nice, laid-back spot. The food was pretty good, and the prices were fair, though not the cheapest. The only downside is the tiny parking lot, be prepared to search for street parking. Overall, it's a solid choice if you're in the area and want a good meal in a casual setting.

Love their new location! They have really good coffee and healthy food choices. Haven't been disappointed

i liked sweetsalt! Gorgeous interior, tall ceilings with beams, very accessible. Shrimp Po Boy was fine, nothing special, was looking for a citrus element missing. Wait staff was fine. Nothing special, again, but fine!

Man, this place is good. I wish I had gone there for lunch, but I had just finished and I was walking by it and decided to go in. The food they were bringing from the kitchen looked amazing. Although I was full, I couldn't resist the delicious looking pastries. I'm trying to decide which one I liked better, the chocolate cherry gluten-free vegan cookie or the oatmeal raisin. A lot of cookie. You could actually share it with at least one person. It's that big but why would you? I'm definitely going back for lunch. It was full of people who looked very pleased with their choices and soon that will be me.

Our first time back after the move! We were pleasantly surprised with how large the new space it. Very beautifully designed. Menu has also gotten much bigger. We went with our usual to see if it was any different. Still super good!! We will definitely be back to try more items soon

Been a regular at Sweetsalt for years so I was worried that the new location would change the quality of food or service but I am glad to say it has only gotten better! The bigger space has added a nicer touch but has not lost its charm. This spot will always be a 5 star in my book based on the service, location, food or even just as a quick stop for a yummy latte and pastry.

Chilled salmon and hericot beet salad was good but doesn't really blow your mind. Shredded salmon on top of tossed romaine, almonds, green beans and grapefruit. The grapefruit and green beans didn't add much but overall good healthy lunch. Service is friendly and quick. Atmosphere is trendy like bottega Louie lite.

Food was good but a little pricier than I'd expect from a counter service place and they do that thing where you run your card and they prompt you to pay a 25% tip. For counter service. I feel bad giving 0 but what the hell? The place can't afford to pay a living wage and I need to make up the difference on top of my 20$ sandwich? The rent must be too damn high!

Excellent menu with really delicious foos. It's a spacious venue with plenty of seating and beautiful decor. The only downside was that parking is hard to find in the back as well as the surrounding streets. Great place for power lunches.

Sweetsalt is definitely sweet. Very nice employees, here! Atmosphere is cozy. You order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table. Sweetsalt offers breakfast, salads, soup, and sandwiches. Coffee drinks are delicious. I really enjoyed the truffled egg sandwich. I tried the duck confit omelette, and I found it to be a little too oniony and sprouty for my taste. The whole-grain toast with fresh jam was superb. The side salad was a little too oily for me, so I left most of it. There are a few little tables outside for patio dining. Lots of nice-looking pastries to go with the coffees. I will have to come back and try a lunch item. Overall: cozy atmosphere, really nice people, and tasty food!

Sweetsalt has quickly become one of our favorites for a cup of tea and a delicious pastry. We haven't ordered anything off their main menu yet but this is a reliable spot for a simple visit. Our favorite desserts are the crispy chocolate chip cookie and the brownie. The service is great... friendly, efficient, and patient. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, lots of street parking, and consistent.

Now open for dinner and what an exceptional dinner we had! Ambience, service, soft music, varied chef's menu, exquisite food. Really tickled our taste buds. Excellent wine. It was a very satisfying experience. Looking forward to taking guests there again to show off our Toluca Lake Village!

SWEETSALT is a local cafe in Toluca Lake that is very much welcome after a hike in nearby Griffith Park. SWEETSALT is located on a major street and there are plenty of metered parking available on the street. There was no line to get in. There is a short line to order. There is no wait to find a free table to sit in. The place looks like someone's home. And those warm old craftsman home too, not these cold modern houses popping up like mushrooms after a wet weekend. The daughter really liked her Avocado Toast and I gotta admit, this one was fully loaded and was well seasoned. Micro Greens Omelet was large and very filling The Iced Honey Lavender Matcha with Almond Milk was very good and very interesting. I don't think I've had that combination before. The Breakfast Burrito was large and heavy. Could be split between two people if you don't have a healthy appetite and didn't just come back from a 5 mile hike. The Iced Vanilla Latte was strong and good. The Breakfast Sandwich is also fully loaded and totally satisfying. I am not opposed to paying the Kitchen staff but I really don't understand why it has to be separate line item in the bill. May I suggest increasing the price of everything by 3%, maybe even 5%, and paying the employees more rather than having a separate line item? I wonder if it's a tax thing?

Decided to give this place a try because Red Maple was a zoo. The vibe is chill and good music. They were rocking some classic 70s when I was there. Perfect for a rainy breakfast day. The scone was amazing. Would have been out of this world if warm. Breakfast burrito was tasty. A little too salty for me but I am a low salt diet person. I did not get a coffee drink. Saving that for next. Joined their rewards program which seems very popular and generous!

The best compliment i can give to their food is that it's kinda edible. We have ordered the breakfast sandwich (with sausage) and the buffalo chicken wrap. To best way to describe the chicken wrap is it was like those cold pre-packaged wraps you get at a grocery store. I barely ate a few bites of the wrap and simply couldn't finish it. The breakfast sandwich was the equivalent of the sandwiches you get at Starbucks. Bland egg and awful tasting sausage slapped in-between 2 pieces of bread. The side salads, well it wasn't really a salad. It was basically the spring mix you get at ralphs drizzled with some dressing. I'm not sure if the chef has tasted his own food or not, but probably wouldn't be a bad idea to do that so you can see what you are serving to your guests.

Went here for dinner the other night. Really great food and the atmosphere was so nice. The service was great as well, waters were never empty, staff was super kind and helpful if we had questions. Got the salame pizza (highly recommend if you like spicier foods), fennel sausage pizza, salmon with pesto pasta, and roasted broccoli. Everything was great! Tiramisu and the coconut cake for dessert were also very good. I didn't see many reviews on here for their dinner menu. I think it's relatively new but don't let that deter you! It was quite nice!

It took 30 min to get a regular latte and 2 pastries to go. I gave two stars bc the staff seemed lovely and the two guys that were on the floor did check on me a few times. Also the gluten free snickerdoodle cookie was good but the food menu didn't seem to be gluten allergy friendly. But 30 min to get a latte to go is crazy.

Sweet salt was a darling little order at the counter café. The atmosphere was bright and inviting, and the pastry case of course was beautiful! My friend and I met here for lunch, and although there seem to be a long line, it went quickly. I ordered the roasted vegetable salad and she ordered the pear and pomegranate salad. both salads were very good, and we agreed that we had made a great choice for our lunch. It had to be worth the trip because we both drove one hour to meet there. The pear and pomegranate salad had fennel, candied, walnuts, pecorino, cheese, arugula, kale, and a delicious pear dressing. The roasted vegetable salad had too many vegetables to list, but the highlights were the arugula, roasted carrots, and the roasted orange beets! The salad dressing was a simple olive oil and lemon that was also delicious. For dessert we chose the seven layer bar and oh my gosh I enjoyed every little bite of that. It was large, so we shared it. I highly recommend this restaurant but be advised that parking is minimal. There's a small lot in the back but otherwise it's street parking. There was definitely street parking available but it just depending on how far you wanted to walk.

The food is good but this place definitely needs some noise, a nice playlist should work to bring the spirit up and so others won't listen to your conversation. The service is friendly.