The Hive

Very relaxing, vibrant, and soothing atmosphere. The options are great. The Donnie burrito is amazing and can be made vegetarian. Highly recommend. They have a great selection of seating, fun games to play, and decent parking available depending on the day. Great place to hang, study, and grab a bite.

edit: best chocolate chip cookie i ever did have first time at the Hive and we will definitely be back! really great menu options from wraps to smoothies, coffee and pastries! we tried the OG breakfast burrito and it was delicious! the tortilla was perfect. the chicken pesto wrap was one of the best wraps we’ve had, beautifully wrapped and everything evenly distributed, super minty, if that’s your thing!staff is very friendly and approachable. the almond butter toast was also a fave. i highly recommend to any health food junkie for a quick date bite or even needing a spot to work on your computer after the breakfast rush

The Hive is absolutely charming! Their gluten free donuts were delicious. Both the maple chocolate and pecan donuts were the perfectly dense and the maple frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. The service was so nice and eating was in the indoor dining was perfect. Will be coming again!

Hands down one of the best breakfasts I've had in LA. The space is beautiful, the staff is fantastic, the food is phenomenal, and the atmosphere is divine. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area, which is also amazing. My wife ordered the Pesto Chicken Macro Bowl with edamame, and I had the Donnie's Breakfast Burrito - both were out of this world! Excellent quality and even better service!

The food here was great! We had the Donnie’s breakfast burrito, the protein egg scrambled toast, and an iced americano. Would HIGHLYYYY recommend the protein egg scrambled toast it’s the BEST scrambled egg toast I’ve ever had in LA. Would definitely come again for a nice breakfast/brunch with friends.

The Hive is an absolute gem! Their açaí bowls are next level—so fresh, flavorful, and packed with the perfect balance of toppings. Every bite is a burst of goodness! The rest of the menu is just as impressive, with delicious, high-quality food that’s both healthy and satisfying. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. If you’re looking for a spot that serves amazing food with great vibes, The Hive Café is a must-visit! Highly recommend!

Great gluten free options! I got a smoothie and avocado toast, the toast was heavenly, so many complementary flavors. My partner got the coconut cold brew and it was also delicious!

I came in to do some homework and get some breakfast. Got the beefy breakfast burrito and the bees knees smoothie. They were both very good, and a great breakfast. Nice people, good atmosphere, all around good and cute place.

good nice great fun enhoyable nice people and good food and staff etc also nice and nice

Great local spot to have something healthy or sweet! As a huge bee enthusiast, I love that there are beekeeping books and all sorts of honey and bee pollen to try. The lavender latte was excellent (lavender is one of bee's flowers to pollinate), and the rose ricotta toast was sweet but every bite was perfection. Great place to work for a few hours or enjoy a meal with a friend. Parking in the back. Will definitely return to try one of the bowls. Love the bee art on the walls and in the bathroom!

Bruh... $7 for a friggin croissant!? And not even like a chocolate croissant or a ham and cheese one or anything like that, but for a totally plain croissant that is about half the size of the ones at Costco that you get like 12 of for $5, and on top of all that, managed to be stale!?!? Are you kidding me? This place is straight highway robbery. Sadly I didn't even notice until my card was tapping and realized what the screen said. And then had the audacity to ask for a tip on top of it! I took a look at the menu while I was in there too and they're trying to charge $12 just for a single smoothie. Hell to the no. What do they think this is, Erewhon lite?? Whoever owns this place is smoking straight up vegan organic gluten free crack. Never again....

I absolutely love this place I'll be at it can be a little pricey I spend about $15-$17 per breakfast shake "Sun God " with added hyaluronic acid It's such a delightful mix of banana and coffee and the coco nibs and bee pollen topped make for great texture/crunch I decided to deviate from my normal shake and try their beauty bowl Great flavors and such a beautiful mix 10:10 would purchase again

I loooved this cute spot in west LA. Went here on a Tuesday late morning and being a vegetarian was pleasantly greeted with a great menu of items ranging from burritos to açaí bowls. I got the BYO bowl which was exactly what I was craving - something healthy but satisfying and delicious! It's my new place whenever I go to the west side ! Tip: there is a small parking lot that gets crowded at lunch time but if you arrive a bit early 11:40am your chances of finding a spot will increase~

Visited the Hive for the first time today and I already cannot wait to go back. The aesthetic inside is so refreshing and they have free wifi to use! There are plenty of tables and lots of natural light. There were a lot of people doing work in there and it could be a place that I would post up for a while. Great vibes! There is a little parking lot right by the cafe, but there are some other lots nearby if that one fills up. I ordered an iced latte with oat milk and hazelnut syrup, the barista was very kind. It was $5.80 which is a reasonable price compared to most LA prices. It took about 5 minutes and it tasted great! I enjoyed the roast of coffee and would order it again. Looking around, the food looked incredible-- from the salads to the donuts, I will absolutely be back and will bring my appetite!!

Despite serving superfoods, it didn't mean that taste couldn't be enjoyable; yes that's exactly what I found at The Hive. Providing comfy space at the hook of National Boulevard, this place was certainly a hidden gem for me as I could get spoiled by the cozy cafe-alike ambience yet delighting myself with scrumptious healthy food options. The menu was pretty rich, serving both warm and cold bowls, both sweet and savory options. Our first one was the Tuna Protein Crunch, serving generous portions of Tuna as the main protein but complemented by tons of other elements like including avocado, shaved parmesan, edamame, caper, watermelon radish, chia seeds, hemp seeds, lemon herb farro, and greens. IKR, so royal and flavorful with a lot of different textures altogether got you delighted. I earlier was a bit skeptical about how it will turned out but now the dish successfully got me converted. The highlight was surely their crunchy chickpeas! For the sweet cold bowl option, I ended up going for BYO bowl, standing under pressure to make my order decision fast, with pretty long line behind me. I went for acai base with blueberries and strawberries for my fruit toppings, accompanied by granola and cacao nibs. Not to forget, extra almond butter. The serving size was so filling and I still had toppings to enjoy even at my last spoon. I wished I have more of the almond butter, but everything was just right in this bowl. The acai base was refreshing and coming at precise texture as my liking. All the fruits as seen from the pic were so fresh as well. Next time I would doubtlessly go for their house-crafted combo. Overall really enjoy my premiere visit to this spot ;)

The hive has that beehive vibe going on at the corner of Barrington and National, where the old Starbucks was for years. The atmosphere is bright and clean with delicious, fresh healthy foods. There's some nice seating even with colorful matching rocking chairs and a cute patio outside. My bowl was delicious with wild rice, edamame, goat cheese, spinach salad and the best was the maple potatoes...really yummy! The coffee was excellent too. Service by Alex was fast and friendly. The healthy snacks selection is impressive as well. Their hours are convenient open everyday until 8pm Highly recommended.

Stayed in an Airbnb nearby, and was grateful this spot was an option!! I'm a matcha stan, and adding cinnamon to this matcha made it next level!! Also enjoyed their cappuccinos and avocado toast. It was so hearty and fresh!! We went every day of our stay! :)

The avocado toast!!!!!! Recommend! Food came out quick despite it being super busy. Cute little spot in my neighborhood.

Amazing vibes and amazing food at The Hive! Stopped in on my recent trip and was impressed at the healthy options on the menu and how fresh my high protein acai bowl was. Sadly, we had to run, so the only chance we had to enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant was while we waited for our food to be prepared, but I loved the plants, the book collection, and the games available -- this would be an amazing weekend brunch spot!

Loveee the smoothies and food here. My favorite smoothie is green hornet and their chicken pesto wrap is soo good! The indoor is cute and they have outdoor seating as well. Staff is very friendly and bathroom is available for customers

What a sweet spot! So perfect for the neighborhood here. Donnie's Burrito - nice crisp tortilla fried on the grill, flavorful carnitas mushrooms and the right balance of ingredients. We subbed cheddar cheese for the Oaxaca and it had an excellent melt. The Sriracha aioli was very subtle and the roasted tomato salsa was just what it needed. 5 stars! Build Your Own Bowl - we picked the blue alchemy (mango, spirulina, coconut base) with blueberries and strawberries (yay organic!). The GF granola had wonderful textures and was one of the better ones I've had. The almonds were fresh and the honey wasn't overpowering. Kiddo approved! 5+ stars!!! So many delish looking items on the menu. We'll see you again soon!

Grand opening of the Hive! Just opened this past week with a bright, healthy, aesthetically pleasing spot. For $12.50, you can build your own acai bowl with the base, 2 fruits, 2 crunchies & a sweetener. Organic and fresh, surprised with the amount of acai given. Went with the iced vanilla latte, per the barista's recc. Grabbed the iced matcha latte, added some vanilla syrup at home. Friendly service & items ready within 5 mins. Would come back & try the other menu items.

I really enjoy coming here--the food is super healthy and they have such an array of foods and drinks including delicious cold and warm bowls and hot drinks that are delicious and make me feel good about afterwards. I especially love their power up bowl and beauty bowl and cozy immune tonic. And the service is always very friendly and helpful the place is clean and colorful. It is a lovely place to occasionally sit and do work. I'm grateful to have the Hive in my neighborhood.

Fantastic option for breakfast! Their burritos are packed with flavor, and leaves you wanting more. Their yogurt bowl was surprisingly filed with various ingredients that blended so well, including honeycomb!

Love this place! Best snacks and bowls Best smoothies and always best customer service

super yummy vanilla ice matcha-the workers are always so quick and kind! would recommend to a friend in area

This is one of my favorite cafes in Santa Monica. They offer breakfast and healthy juices and smoothies. I was in California last year and got the Tropicali Smoothie and it was so delicious and refreshing. I truly love Santa Monica and the overall wellness culture of California. I cannot wait to be back

Good food and nice people that work there. I like the açaí bowls and the coffee. 5 stars

Great food and vibe!!! Fix the smells coming from the kitchen sometimes it's just impossible to sit inside

Plenty of parking at chipotle. Ordered the coconut bloom smoothie and this was the first 14$ smoothie (very expensive) I've ever bought. Was not a fan due to me not liking the coconut whipped cream swirl due to it being like cheese, but if you want a healthy cheeseburger, you would love it. Asides from the friendly barista, the place has lots of fun tarot cards and other games you would enjoy. Lovely place to sit at and work on writing while enjoying a good drink.

Excellent food & smoothies! Unique & very tasty bowls. Highly recommend for vegan, veg or gluten free. Great outdoor seating.

This was such a cute little spot! I enjoyed the hive classic açaí bowl. There is a free parking lot in the back.

Spotted this on the way to Whole Foods and had to stop by! Plenty of seating inside and some tables outside. Super cute, vibrant interior. We were instantly greeted by the staff and were patient with us when deciding what to order. My friend ordered the Blue Alchemy Açaí Bowl and I had the Blue Crush Smoothie. The smoothie was very creamy and filling. I felt super refreshed. If I was a local, I'd def make this one of my sweet treat spots!

Great coffee, cute ambience and friendly staff! Awesome addition to the neighborhood.

They are super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about their products. They use healthy sustainable whole foods in their products and bee on point! Love this place! It is definitely worth it!

I've found a new favorite cafe! It has great beverages and great food too. On my first visit, I made my own bowl and enjoyed their hornet's green smoothie. Their chili-garlic brussels sprouts have a nice kick to them - don't worry not crazy spicy!

Best staff and great food - definitely recommend getting breakfast and sitting outside

Been here 4 times. My bad experiences have been generally been in the morning. This morning I tried their breakfast sandwich. This has bacon, avocado, egg, red onion, Parmesan cheese, and a spicy aioli. The combined aftertaste from Parmesan, red onion, and spicy aioli is just really bitter and sour and not good. Also Parmesan on a breakfast sandwich I just really don't think is the move. Would you ever have Parmesan in a cheese omelette? Unlikely. Would you ever have a Parmesan red onion and spicy aioli omelette? Definitely not. Wife had the avocado toast with a poached egg. Way too much salt and acidity on it. Felt like I got a bit of vinegar or lemon juice with heavy salt. A couple weeks before I'd tried the breakfast burrito, the OG. It's weird because when you take a bite it tastes good, but then by the end of the bite there's a sharp salt after taste that just kills the vibe. Possible the spicy aioli they use in this and the breakfast burrito really just isn't a good sauce. If you think about the top breakfast burrito places they always have a good aioli or salsa option, and I just don't think this place has that yet. The Açaí bowl was alright. My wife has liked their bowls. I've tried their salmon bowls at lunch and they were pretty good. Service was very good. But after two instances of bad tasting breakfasts, going to have to opt out going forward.

Just went to The Hive for the first time for lunch today and absolutely loved it! I originally intended to go to one of the other restaurants in the small plaza but was so intrigued by The Hive and once I looked at the menu, I was all in! The inside is so cute with a nice seating area, plenty of books to browse/read/purchase, boardgames to play, and goodies to eat. You place your order at the register and they give you a number or call your name when it's ready. I ordered the Ricotta Rose Toast (whipped rose ricotta, crumbled pistachios, honeycomb, honey, bee pollen, dehydrated rose petals on seeded toast) and a hot lavender latte. The presentation was beautiful and it tasted as good as it looked. The employees were so nice and I know I will definitely, definitely be back soon! So excited to have this new restaurant so close to where I work! There are also two other locations (as of now) in Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey. I'm hearing there is another new location coming to Manhattan Beach soon!!!

I have been on the hunt for the perfect breakfast burrito (without meat). Evenly distributed ingredients and good combination of veggies and egg. I wish this burrito had something crunchy in it, like bell peppers, I was a bit disappointed in how mushy all the ingredients were and I was hoping to add bell pepper to add some crunch and the woman at the register was really nice and tried to find out if they had bell pepper but they didn't. I find it a bit wild that a healthy restaurant such as this one wouldn't have any bell peppers in their kitchen. It was good (in the scheme of today's inflation) prices for organic produce and I would try again but probably won't get the burrito again.

Angel, Alex, Maria, Ray, Frank and the whole kitchen staff are super gracious. Cranking out high quality, healthy food. So glad the HIVE has arrived in MB. See you tomorrow!

Both the chai and og burrito were really good. Came on a weekday and service was fast and the workers were nice. Parking was a bit of a hassle since the lot is small but we found a spot eventually. Definitely will come again!

Delicious and love the presentation . It was my first time and I can't wait to go back. Staff were friendly and loved the designs on the walls.

Great breakfast place. Friendly staff. It gets super busy, but service is fast and we were able to quickly find a table after ordering our meals. We had the salmon toast and breakfast burrito. Both were solid breakfast options. Would like to try out the other dishes next time we go.

Perfect addition to Mar Vista. Decor and overall vibe is impeccable. Nice seating outside. The cold brew was delicious & the Donnies breakfast burrito with mushroom was next level. The bacon was crispy. The salsa they give you is one of the best. Staff & manager are very welcoming. Will be back frequently. Ty Angel.

So happy to finally try this place out, I always drive by and just thought it was a coffee shop. Turns out it's a superfood eats place which has açaí bowls, smoothies, fun snacks inside (that are healthier then other options) amazing donuts like the chai flavored one & great bowls as well. The ambiance was so nice inside and a lot of people stay there and work which is always a great vibe. The service was great as well with a nice lady helping me order, since I had a few questions with how the bowls worked! All in all a nice friendly comforting place to come and grab a nice healthy eat, smoothie, coffee, or sweet treat!

Food, service and Ambiance!! Great music! So relaxing!! It's so worth making this place your go too!! Morning Barritos are fantastic!!

Good smoothies but the food... yikes. High prices for mid food. Seriously, $16 for a burrito that doesn't even have meat or any cheese in it? And it tastes bland too! This is a $5 burrito at best and I still wouldn't order it again. Extremely dissatisfied tbh. The neighborhood deserves better than this nonsense

I'm a fan of The Hive, and their Mar Vista location is one of my favorites! The central location and parking are convenient (there's a parking lot), and I love the variety of seating options, both indoors and outdoors. They've gotten my order wrong a few times but fixed it.

Great matcha! The place is has vibrant colors and a mellow ambiance. There's a small parking lot. I will be coming back to try one of their breakfast items soon!

Love this place! My daughter and I came here two days in a row so we could try both the breakfast and lunch items. And because we're so excited about a place like this now in the area! We got the almond berry toast, açaí bowls (classic + blue alchemy), a build your own warm bowl, and smoothie. Everything was great! Nice portion sizes, fresh tasting, beautiful presentation. Very plant-based friendly, and healthy while still tasting great. Also got an oat milk latte - and appreciated no up charge for non-dairy milk. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is super cute - love that they have board games and cute conversation-starting books. An outdoor patio area too. We will definitely be back regularly.

Dirty place, allows non-service dogs, food slapped on in a bowl, pay and tip before served. Yuck!!

Love the concept. Didn't prefer pesto bowl - too saucy and nothing special. And I love pesto. I do wonder if it is because I changed out rice for lettuce. Will try other stuff. It will also be better when it takes off and has a vibe. Right now, more takeout.

This place blows sweetgreen out of the water. The ingredients are great quality for the price and very clean but delicious. The acai bowls aren't overly sweet like most places but still really good. Chicken Athena bowl is really good too. Need to try breakfast next. It's a very cute place inside. I'm glad it opened here and I hope it stays!

Healthy and delicious, what a fantastic new addition to the Mar Vista food scene!!! You can't go wrong with the chicken pesto bowl and the salmon fresh ketch bowl is even more amazing with very tasty dressings. Everybody here were so polite and so welcoming service was on point with people, stopping by our table regularly to check on how we're doing. For a unique and vibrant atmosphere the whole place has been designed impeccably with Custom art by local muralist that makes the whole place come to life. If you're looking for an awesome spot to hang out with a coffee, or just for a quick bite to eat, this is the place!

The food legit tastes healthy and wholesome and filling!!! Smoothies are good af! LOVE this place!

The OG Breakfast burrito was filling and tasted pretty good, and the iced latte (requested extra sweet with honey) was good too! The design of this spot is bright and lively, with a good amount of seating both inside and on the patio. Definitely check it out!