LOKL HAUS — Restaurant in Santa Monica

A friend recommended that I try this location since I'm an avid coffee drinker and it did not disappoint! I enjoyed the vibes of this quaint coffee "haus". From the different art displays on the walls from Darian Burks to Bumblebeelovesyou, Chevy converted bench area, gnomes to the airline trolley carts. I ordered the "haus coffee" with an order of Menemen. I learned that Menemen is a popular Turkish dish that includes eggs, tomato, green peppers and oh my god!!! So delish! My husband ordered the avocado toast with an egg. I couldn't resist and tried it as well. So good!. I was curious when I saw they had an expresso tonic on the menu and had to try. Coffee and tonic may sound odd but with the orange zest added, well that bright and citrusy flavor paired well with the brightness and floral notes of the espresso.

We ended up taking several deserts home. My husband took the Sütlaç (bruleed rice pudding), and I was curious to try the Supangle (Belgium Dark Chocolate pudding with chocolate shavings & Oreo crumbles). Senem (owner) also gave us a slice of the San Sebastián cheesecake saying she highly recommends we try it. My son and I took a small bite of the cheesecake later that day, we knew our husband would love it! It was light, creamy and for me, with a taste of caramelized goodness. When I told my husband it tasted like creamy cheesecake but if as though it had "dulce de leche" he was sold. He ended up eating it! Lol. What I thought was going to be a small coffee run, ended up being a nice, FULLfilling brunch lol. I highly recommend! Thank...

This is one of the very rare places (if not the only place) where you can have the famous Turkish kebap called Iskender Kebap which is made with a mix of beef and lamb and served on a bed of special pita bread and yogurt on the side. The service plates are traditional wide oval ones and the portions are satisfactorily large. I loved it. The owners and the staff are very friendly and the service is fast and great. I also tecommend the Ispanakli Borek, which is spinach filled filo pastry. This is also a traditional Turkish dish and was very tasty and freshly made. I recommend this savory dish with Turkish tea on the side, which will make a fantastic breakfast by itself! I highly recommend this cozy place to try at least Iskender Kebap and Ispanakli Borek. I bet you will go back for more after your first...

I have been marked this place to visit for while. Today I was in the area and I decided to give it a try. It’s a cute little place wish it was a bit bigger as you really can’t dine there.

The coffee was good mot my favorite because it lacks the full body flavor. I could barely taste the coffee in the latte. Beautifully crafted and I enjoyed my first few sips but as I got into the drink I couldn’t taste the coffee.

I also got the coffee cake per their recommendation. It was very good but I have had better.

Service was great very warm and friendly and fast.

Overall based on my taste and personal opinion I give this place 4 star. You should try it for yourself and experience it as your taste may be different.

4 for Coffee 4 for Pastry 5 for service 4 for ambiance 2 for...