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Palisades Garden Cafe

Coffee · Santa Monica

4.5 · 280 reviews Google
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About Palisades Garden Cafe

At Palisades Garden Cafe, we're proud to serve American comfort food in a cozy setting that's been a Santa Monica staple for decades. Our menu features hot breakfast options, specialty wraps and salads, and burgers, all crafted with fresh ingredients and served in a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy our g...

At Palisades Garden Cafe, we're proud to serve American comfort food in a cozy setting that's been a Santa Monica staple for decades. Our menu features hot breakfast options, specialty wraps and salads, and burgers, all crafted with fresh ingredients and served in a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy our great coffee and tea selection, or take your meal to-go with curbside pickup or delivery. We're also located near the beach, making us a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

What Customers Say About Palisades Garden Cafe

Palisades Garden Cafe is a beloved local spot known for its delicious sandwiches, especially the turkey cranberry pesto panini and chicken pesto. Customers appreciate the friendly service, reasonable prices, and community atmosphere, especially after the local fires.

Popular Dishes

turkey cranberry pesto panini avocado bacon cheeseburger breakfast burrito mushroom burger Ciabatta Chicken sandwich garden salad with chicken chicken pesto sandwich turkey avocado sandwich

Best For

Families Locals Casual Brunch

Tip: Try the sandwiches! The turkey cranberry pesto panini and chicken pesto are highly recommended. Also, the breakfast burrito is a popular choice.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian 🌱 Vegan Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Pacific Palisades Business Block
A 186m

Pacific Palisades Business Block

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Palisades Charter Elementary School
A 212m

Palisades Charter Elementary School

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Palisades Recreation Center
A 410m

Palisades Recreation Center

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Pierson Playhouse
A 485m

Pierson Playhouse

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Temescal Canyon Park
A 684m

Temescal Canyon Park

parque

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Casa Kappe
A 967m

Casa Kappe

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Explore the area around Palisades Garden Cafe

Palisades Garden Cafe is located in Santa Monica, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Palisades Recreation Center (A 410m) — Recreation center and park in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, United States of America
  • Temescal Canyon Park (A 684m) — park in the United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Pacific Palisades Business Block (A 186m) — historic building in Los Angeles, California
  • Palisades Charter Elementary School (A 212m) — elementary school in Pacific Palisades, California
  • Pierson Playhouse (A 485m) — theater building in Pacific Palisades, host of Theatre Palisades
  • Casa Kappe (A 967m) — building in California, United States

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Frequently asked questions about Palisades Garden Cafe

Palisades Garden Cafe is located at 15231 La Cruz Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, Santa Monica.
Near Palisades Garden Cafe you can find points of interest such as Pacific Palisades Business Block, Palisades Charter Elementary School, Palisades Recreation Center, Pierson Playhouse.
Palisades Garden Cafe offers coffee cuisine.
Palisades Garden Cafe has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Palisades Garden Cafe offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Palisades Garden Cafe based on customer reviews are: turkey cranberry pesto panini, avocado bacon cheeseburger, breakfast burrito, mushroom burger, Ciabatta Chicken sandwich.
Palisades Garden Cafe is ideal for families, locals, casual dining, brunch.
Palisades Garden Cafe is a beloved local spot known for its delicious sandwiches, especially the turkey cranberry pesto panini and chicken pesto. Customers appreciate the friendly service, reasonable prices, and community atmosphere, especially after the local fires.
Try the sandwiches! The turkey cranberry pesto panini and chicken pesto are highly recommended. Also, the breakfast burrito is a popular choice.
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Palisades Garden Cafe Santa Monica Reviews

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Robbie Molina

Yesss a cafe spot with some delicious food options!! I really enjoyed everything I got. What I got: Cheese fries (nacho cheese): golden crispy fries topped with nacho cheese goodness, nostalgic from childhood days eating cheese fries back after my little league baseball game days, it just feels comforting. Tater tots: the ultimate comfort side food, little potato goodness with a crispy outer layer. Chicken pesto Sandwich: love me some good pesto and with chicken, it was so delicious and had to finish eating it Turkey Burger: it was actually juicy, full of flavor and worth every bite Mango green tea, light and refreshing, great little pick me up. Strawberry matcha with Oat: so smooooth, creamy and earthy with some strawberry flavor. I need to go back and try other menu items especially the smoothies! So are you ready to brunch your way here?!?! Tip: it’s located near a school, so try to avoid going on weekdays after 3pm-4:30ish because it gets packed with students and gets really noisy.

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Kayla Flory

If you’re looking for the best club sandwich in LA, look no further. We always order the turkey avocado sandwich, add bacon and cheddar cheese. We’ve tried many club sandwiches in LA and palisades garden cafe is still the one to beat. They’re not skimpy and accomplish the perfect ratio of ingredients. Perfect sandwich to bring to the beach or grab for lunch. We will definitely be longtime regulars here!!

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Gabrielle Schiffler

Amazing local staple to palisades. Amazing prices for the area and just overall economy. Quality lunch spot, with a large menu to cater to all diners. Matcha was vibrant and ceremonial grade! Perfect outdoor patio seating for a nice day. Support palisades!! Ig: fabgab.eats

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dawn cheng

Palisades garden cafe has been a staple in the palisades for decades now. Last week was my first time back since the palisades fire, and it was amazing to see the cafe still standing strong, serving as a beacon for the community. The first time I stumbled across this uber-local cafe, I had just completed a hike at point dume. And I still remember the palisades garden cafe being a highlight of our day, as portions are hearty and delicious. This visit, what we ordered for the table: 1. Onion rings, accompanied by a house ranch - fresh and crispy…everything onion rings should be! 2. Wagyu burger - new on the menu, and so gourmet! Genuinely a great, juicy burger. 3. Chicken pesto ciabatta - healthy and satisfying. 4. Cajun fries with cheese dip - loved the seasoning for the Cajun dip, but preferred dipping in ranch over using the cheese sauce. 5. Everything juice - healthy and fresh. Loved the comfy outdoor cafe seating as well. Will continue coming back to this staple cafe. Easy street parking. Ig: @dawntc

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Rachel Russell-Clark

Amongst a burned down town, you’ll find the famous palisades garden cafe. There are so few places up and running for lunch and it’s so fortunate they stayed standing! My go-to is the chicken pesto sandwich it is so amazing! You can get anything in a sandwich or wrap and they just do it so well here! Sooo sad they don’t sell brownies anymore it was my favorite! (Pls bring it back!) I highly recommend whether you’re eating in or taking to go, you support local and try this cafe it’s fantastic! I always order the sandwich platter it’s great for my events!

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George Caicedo

It is great to go back to Palisades Garden Care, since the devastating fire in the Pacific Palisades. Good food, great service, and we are hanging with our community once again .

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Alex A

Overall the price is still really good for what is offered. The breakfast burrito is good, the quesadilla with veggies is enough for two meals. The brownie is really good and a great deal. The food is very good, my only complaint is that the seating outdoors is not very comfy and the street is loud. The burger was a little bit too sweet for my taste

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Nils Hünerfürst

Great neighbourhood cafe with some good vegetarian options.

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ali farahani

I had a mushroom burger and Ciabatta Chicken sandwich and both were really good especially the chicken sandwich. Considering the price it’s a solid 5 star!

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John Ta

Cozy causal breakfast cafe, open during COVID pandemic for outdoor dining. Pictured below: American breakfast platter, breakfast sandwich, medium coffee latte. Pros: Wide bakery selection, fresh coffee, small sundry store inside. Fast friendly servers who masks. Dog friendly. Cons: Pricey for what it is. Outdoor dining is next to noisy car wash.

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Jacob Carmi

Not the first or the last to rave about the sandwiches! Only got the turkey cranberry pesto panini and added avocado! Not saying it was the most delicious sandwich I’ve ever had but for just $12 it was filling, fresh and worth every penny!

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Chelsea L

Such a great find!! Came here after a hike in Malibu and we were able to sit outside. The sandwiches are amazing. Lots of families and locals here, so you can tell the food is really good. Also, the prices are so much better than a lot of fancier places around. Definitely will come back!

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Brandon Rech

Very tasty burger and side. I came in starving because I stupidly skipped breakfast, the double cheeseburger killed that hunger but good! I probably should have skipped the zucchini sticks, I was still full 4 hours later! Word to the wise, the burgers are hefty, maybe try the single 1st. I was tempted to remove one star because it was a bit over done, but the taste was perfect and some people want it charred. Also, $8 seemed a little on the expensive side, however, as I stated, it was HUGE. I'm pretty sure the zucchini came from a bag, even so they were yummy. I will be finding an excuse to return. Good on ya PGC!

Kayla Flory
Kayla Flory

If you’re looking for the best club sandwich in LA, look no further. We always order the turkey avocado sandwich, add bacon and cheddar cheese. We’ve tried many club sandwiches in LA and palisades garden cafe is still the one to beat. They’re not skimpy and accomplish the perfect ratio of ingredients. Perfect sandwich to bring to the beach or grab for lunch. We will definitely be longtime regulars here!!

dawn cheng
dawn cheng

Palisades garden cafe has been a staple in the palisades for decades now. Last week was my first time back since the palisades fire, and it was amazing to see the cafe still standing strong, serving as a beacon for the community. The first time I stumbled across this uber-local cafe, I had just completed a hike at point dume. And I still remember the palisades garden cafe being a highlight of our day, as portions are hearty and delicious. This visit, what we ordered for the table: 1. Onion rings, accompanied by a house ranch - fresh and crispy…everything onion rings should be! 2. Wagyu burger - new on the menu, and so gourmet! Genuinely a great, juicy burger. 3. Chicken pesto ciabatta - healthy and satisfying. 4. Cajun fries with cheese dip - loved the seasoning for the Cajun dip, but preferred dipping in ranch over using the cheese sauce. 5. Everything juice - healthy and fresh. Loved the comfy outdoor cafe seating as well. Will continue coming back to this staple cafe. Easy street parking. Ig: @dawntc

Gabrielle Schiffler
Gabrielle Schiffler

Amazing local staple to palisades. Amazing prices for the area and just overall economy. Quality lunch spot, with a large menu to cater to all diners. Matcha was vibrant and ceremonial grade! Perfect outdoor patio seating for a nice day. Support palisades!! Ig: fabgab.eats

Rachel Russell-Clark
Rachel Russell-Clark

Amongst a burned down town, you’ll find the famous palisades garden cafe. There are so few places up and running for lunch and it’s so fortunate they stayed standing! My go-to is the chicken pesto sandwich it is so amazing! You can get anything in a sandwich or wrap and they just do it so well here! Sooo sad they don’t sell brownies anymore it was my favorite! (Pls bring it back!) I highly recommend whether you’re eating in or taking to go, you support local and try this cafe it’s fantastic! I always order the sandwich platter it’s great for my events!

Nils Hünerfürst
Nils Hünerfürst

Great neighbourhood cafe with some good vegetarian options.

George Caicedo
George Caicedo

It is great to go back to Palisades Garden Care, since the devastating fire in the Pacific Palisades. Good food, great service, and we are hanging with our community once again .

Alex A
Alex A

Overall the price is still really good for what is offered. The breakfast burrito is good, the quesadilla with veggies is enough for two meals. The brownie is really good and a great deal. The food is very good, my only complaint is that the seating outdoors is not very comfy and the street is loud. The burger was a little bit too sweet for my taste

ali farahani
ali farahani

I had a mushroom burger and Ciabatta Chicken sandwich and both were really good especially the chicken sandwich. Considering the price it’s a solid 5 star!

John Ta
John Ta

Cozy causal breakfast cafe, open during COVID pandemic for outdoor dining. Pictured below: American breakfast platter, breakfast sandwich, medium coffee latte. Pros: Wide bakery selection, fresh coffee, small sundry store inside. Fast friendly servers who masks. Dog friendly. Cons: Pricey for what it is. Outdoor dining is next to noisy car wash.

Jacob Carmi
Jacob Carmi

Not the first or the last to rave about the sandwiches! Only got the turkey cranberry pesto panini and added avocado! Not saying it was the most delicious sandwich I’ve ever had but for just $12 it was filling, fresh and worth every penny!

Chelsea R.
Chelsea R.

Such a great find!! Came here after a hike in Malibu and we were able to sit outside. The sandwiches are amazing. Lots of families and locals here, so you can tell the food is really good. Also, the prices are so much better than a lot of fancier places around. Definitely will come back!

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Oscar

I think their food is healthy delicious and great it has a bunch of protein? And it is the best?

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RedHairSkinCare

this quaint Café near the beach is perfect for brunch and so popular with locals, and for good reason. The handcrafted drinks were amazing (the Matcha was very good quality), and the Café staples were elevated in a way that made them unique to other café food. For instance, instead of a regular turkey sandwich, I chose the turkey sandwich with pesto and cranberry, a delicious combination. I also really enjoyed the Nashville fries which were seasoned and mildly spicy, and perfect to dunk into their cheese sauce.

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Katie Court

Fantastic variety in the garden salad with chicken. My husband enjoyed his wagon burger. Fries were good and crisp. Worth the cycle up the hill!

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Jken Designs

Absolute staple if you've grown up in the area. Their breakfast burritos are awesome! Their burger are pretty good too, paired with some cheese fries. It has expanded over the years and during their expansion, they still made sure to run their own food truck outside the property to keep customers happy. Even after the fires in the area, they took some time and continue to operate; helping feed the many hungry and diligent workers and Army Corps in the area.

RedHairSkinCare
RedHairSkinCare

this quaint Café near the beach is perfect for brunch and so popular with locals, and for good reason. The handcrafted drinks were amazing (the Matcha was very good quality), and the Café staples were elevated in a way that made them unique to other café food. For instance, instead of a regular turkey sandwich, I chose the turkey sandwich with pesto and cranberry, a delicious combination. I also really enjoyed the Nashville fries which were seasoned and mildly spicy, and perfect to dunk into their cheese sauce.

Michael C
Michael C

James and the crew are awesome! My favorite item is the avocado bacon cheeseburger

Oscar
Oscar

I think their food is healthy delicious and great it has a bunch of protein? And it is the best?

Katie Court
Katie Court

Fantastic variety in the garden salad with chicken. My husband enjoyed his wagon burger. Fries were good and crisp. Worth the cycle up the hill!

Ole Steen
Ole Steen

Support the Palisades and have a great lunch, too. It's so nice to see them back open after the fires. The place is exactly the same as before. I took my nephew there for lunch and we both loved our sandwiches. So many things have changed in the Palisades, it's nice to see that this cafe has remained the same.

Jken Designs
Jken Designs

Absolute staple if you've grown up in the area. Their breakfast burritos are awesome! Their burger are pretty good too, paired with some cheese fries. It has expanded over the years and during their expansion, they still made sure to run their own food truck outside the property to keep customers happy. Even after the fires in the area, they took some time and continue to operate; helping feed the many hungry and diligent workers and Army Corps in the area.

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Food Propensity

A solid well managed cafe. They use good ingredients and don't skimp. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. I had veggie ciabatta & it was very good. Nice area and many of the customers are locals. Nice vibe to the place. Definitely recommend.

Food Propensity
Food Propensity

A solid well managed cafe. They use good ingredients and don't skimp. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. I had veggie ciabatta & it was very good. Nice area and many of the customers are locals. Nice vibe to the place. Definitely recommend.

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Shalimar Jensen

I love the breakfast and lunch here. Menu is pretty broad, with salads, sandwiches, a really good turkey burger. My favorite though is love breakfast burrito with turkey bacon for the meat!! Reliable service and good neighborly vibes!

Shalimar Jensen
Shalimar Jensen

I love the breakfast and lunch here. Menu is pretty broad, with salads, sandwiches, a really good turkey burger. My favorite though is love breakfast burrito with turkey bacon for the meat!! Reliable service and good neighborly vibes!

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Audrey Taylor

I waked in and looked at the pastries and walked over to order my drink. The lady was acting like I was bothering her. I said can I have a fresh juice and she looked like ok and this is my fist time here. I asked do I pick what I want from the list and she just nodded her head. She charged me and walked away. I seen her bring my drink and I’m standing by the counter and she just puts it on the counter and walks away. No kind of hostility or customer service in none of the women that work there. Very disappointed.

Audrey Taylor
Audrey Taylor

I waked in and looked at the pastries and walked over to order my drink. The lady was acting like I was bothering her. I said can I have a fresh juice and she looked like ok and this is my fist time here. I asked do I pick what I want from the list and she just nodded her head. She charged me and walked away. I seen her bring my drink and I’m standing by the counter and she just puts it on the counter and walks away. No kind of hostility or customer service in none of the women that work there. Very disappointed.

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15231 La Cruz Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

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🥞 Breakfast
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🥗 Vegetarian Options
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