Figtree's Cafe

07/16/10

Venice's best loses it glitz

by RichHurtz

This used to be my favorite spot in Venice, not just for the location, but the fantastic fresh, healthy food that was a huge change from the usual oil drenched offerings at other eateries.

Unfortunately that has all changed, along with the new management. My (now) wife and I went there to celebrate five years from the date we met (we went to the Fig Tree the next day) and were hoping to recapture the memories.

Alas the quality and presentation of the food has gone drastically downhill. The potatoes were black and looked/tasted like they'd been reheated from the previous day; the scramble looked old and discolored and the presentation was non-existent.

It's a real shame, as this really was by far the best breakfast place on the west side, but you'd be better of going to something like Jinkies now.

The new management obviously cares more about money than quality, but doesn't seem to realize that it's a short term strategy - as your regular customers won't come back.

• Pros: Location
• Cons: Poor quality food and presentation

03/04/10

Amazingly fresh food!

by LBcali

The Figtree is amazing. The food is so fresh and the best part about it is the view. They also have a great breakfast special from 8-9 i believe that no one should miss out on...give it a try!!

02/15/09

Yay Fig Tree!

by parenzano

I love the Fig Tree. The food is delish. The half price breakfast from 8 to 9 is my favorite. They make the best steaming hot latte. The shitake mushroom omlette or the chicken hash breakfast served with poached eggs are always spot on. I always get fresh organic salad greens in lieu of potatoes and they have fresh baked scones or toast on the side. The service is always great and the view is unbeatable. The figtree is one of my favorite parts of living here in Venice Beach. It is like an institution.

01/26/08

Great food!

by jenniferm74

I enjoy this place very much. The food is great and there are several vegetarian and vegan options on the menu for herbivores like me. I have eaten here several times and have always had good service and tasty food. It's also fun to bring out-of-town visitors, eat outside, and experience the "colorful" Venice Beach crowd. The downsides are that parking is a drag and it's cold outside in the winter. If you move indoors, it's really noisy from the kitchen. The food more than makes up for those minor annoyances, though. Last time I had the L.A. Burrito, which was delicious and plenty of food for leftovers later.

• Pros: Yummy food, good service, "colorful" atmosphere
• Cons: Parking, cold outside in winter!

08/16/06

Favorite Place

by athenart

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Santa Monica / Venice / MDR. The food is great, and there are always lots of veggie/vegan alternatives. Location right on the boardwalk is also fun, though can get pretty busy on the weekends. Only downside is the service, which is friendly but slow and consistently under-staffed. Just bring your patience with you, and you'll love it! The food is worth the wait.

• Pros: Great food, great location
• Cons: Slow service