http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html http://st.ypbot.net/prod/images/beta_215x59.gif http://www.yellowbot.com http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html I always expect vegan and vegetarian meals to leave me hungry, but the food at RFD is so good and filling I didn't even realize it was vegan. They have everything from burritos (my favorite because they're packed with flavor) to sushi to meatloaf. http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html Photograph http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html When we are just pooped-out and tired after a long day's work, and we just don't have the energy to cook at home, we will drive over to RFD on Santa Monica Blvd - the food is hot and nutritious, satisfying and delicious - the wait staff is very friendly, there may not be a ton of variety to choose from, but there is still a 2-3 page menu of choices. Usually they combine things like tofu and tempeh and other soy products, to make meals that taste like there is meat in them - in a good way! There are salads and stir fries, and they create real nice old-world meals with squashes and pumpkins - great comfort food. Also, they deliver, so you can get that home-cooked meal delivered right to your home, for just a few bucks extra. Pros + fresh, organic, price Cons - parking http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html I'm a fan of all things light and healthy, but after I had my first vegan meal at Real Food Daily a couple years ago I was completely turned off to extremes. After eating their "meatloaf" plate my stomach started talking to me. The next day I stank some kind of nasty. I decided that'd be my first and last venture into veganism ...or so I thought. The other day, my friend invited me there again. And like the good sport (or chump?) I gave in. Luckily, we were joined by a real life vegan who'd been to RFD a dozen times, so he knew exactly what to order. The first being their nacho plate topped with guacamole, chopped tomatoes, olives,... http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html Alrighty, a first for this site...a Vegan restaurant! This is Celeste, the often mentioned wife of Aubrey, and I'm reporting in since I enjoy...let just say...meatless cuisine far more than he does. As a disclaimer...our trip to this particular place was instigated by the many glowing reviews of it, even people who said they were staunch carnivores said that they loved it and couldn't tell... http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html An extensive vegan menu that would satisy even the most hardened meat eater. My husband loves their Rueben while I usually opt for the Basics; a create your own choice of grains vegetables and a protein plus sauce. Everything tastes so fresh and flavourful and is made on the premises including their yummy desserts; dairy free low fat Tiramisu whats not to love http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html i had been DYING to go to RFD for years now but could never justify trying something new when we could go to vegan express instead. but, we finally went for my birthday. the nachos with taco mix are AMAZING. i selected the taco entree and expected soft shells.. i was a bit disappointed when they were hard, stale shells. not to mention the fact that it was basically nachos in a different form. my husband had salsbuiry sietan and it was great. the raspberry chocolate cake is good... but stay away from the cheesecake. it's the first time in nine years of being vegan that i've had a terrible vegan cheesecake. while i don't regret going, i don't know if i'd go back. i think i'll just prepare meals from the cookbook instead. http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html RFD can be it or miss, I agree, but I have received more hits than misses. I love their Thanksgiving themed food, the mashed yams are awesome! The nachos are awesome, the club sandwich is great, mashed potatoes are rad and so is the gravy. Of course, I can make all this at home for less money. Still, I bring friends here. The dining area is cramped. Wait staff can be a little too snobby and the bathroom is totally gross. Semi-pricey. I hate their lattes and mochas. http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html I’m an omnivore. I have had some food weirdness in the past, no dairy, no red meat, no mammals, but never fully vegetarian or anything close to vegan. I like vegetarian food though, sometimes even a raw menu now and then. I tried Real Food Daily for the first time, and I can confidently say [...] http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html The nachos and mashed potatoes are excellent, but anytime we've veered from the nachos the food has been pretty disgusting. The cupcakes are good but the cookies are really dry and they use carob instead of chocolate so you wont like them if you're not a carob fan. The rice was overcooked and the bbq salad was really horrible with slimy yucky tofu pieces in it. The restaurant is cramped and crowded and I'd avoid sitting upstairs. The waitstaff is a bit snobby. http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html In a restaurant where all the food is vegan and organic, I would think I'd have a lot of choices of delicious entrees. Unfortunately, every time I vary from the same 3 items, my meal is mediocre. I recommend the TV dinner, the Salsbury Seitan, and the Nachos. The TV dinner and Salsbury Seitan both come with vegan mashed potatoes which aren't bad. Occasionally there's a good special. Their desserts are hit or miss. I highly recommend their chocolate pudding, and when they have it, peach pie, made with fresh peaches. The banana pie is also pretty good. My omni partner and I find their carob mint cookies about 50% tasty, and 50% boring. http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html I've never been made fun of or forced to wait like the review below me suggests- but yes, the staff could be friendlier. The food is probably the best vegan food I've had in LA, and is clearly of high quality. I'm always happy with what I order. The ambience could be better- I miss the old awkward bowls on the wall and the crazy color scheme. http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html I have to say that I am only so so on the food. It is good if you feel like eating food that tastes like it is good for you. I am a junk food vegan myself ( I love my fries). The place is small and it can be drafty. I love sitting at the counter because you always meet interesting people there and have a nice chat. I also love most of the specials at least 75% of them. I think that they are awesome. I am a fan of the seitan with mashed potatoes and the club sandwich with avocado. I guess that I may be biased as I know almost all of the servers by name but I think the service is great. Servers in LA in general are only average so I don't know what all of the other reviewers are comparing it to. I love taking my daughter she has a good time and loves the food, by the way I think that they are expanding their space so it will be bigger. Pros + Healty, organic, vegan Cons - small drafty space http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html Hello my dear health conscious friend, The reason i chose to work there is because of it's organic and vegan menu. I would rather support something noble like that. I have currently graduated from college and therefore quit my waiting job to focus on advancing my career. How does this relate to YOU? The majority (excluding the cooks, & ONE of the hostesses) of the employees there MAKE FUN, of cusomters to the point where they actually make them wait, TO bother CUSTOMERS THEY DON'T LIKE, for e.g. a customer who might have been agitated because of holding for 8,10 minutes). I have regularly witnessed some of them make fun of customers who call to order take outs, and give them an attitude. Also, their tofu, and tempeh are of the cheapest quality in order to cut down on costs. (A surprisingly big amount of the food there, is INORGANIC, because "they couldn't find organic produce" of that kind" STAY AWAY! The food is healthier than mcdonalds, and many other places, but you better stay away because this place will bring you bad energy, and destroy your expectation of such an "organic" "vegan" restaurant. May you honor your soul, and those around you. Peace. http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html great food, a bit expensive and small portions though. seating is TERRIBLE. we are a large vegan family - there are 6 of us. we can never get seating there since it is so small. http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html My whole experience here was amazing! I had come in from out of town and was impressed by the food. I ate a raw burrito wrapped in a collard green, inside was guacamole and a delicious nut spread. My tastebuds were screaming and my stomach even more excited. The stir fry was also delicious over soba noodles. WTF who invented a yerba mate latte! They did. The interior was clean and modern. I plan to come back to Real Food Daily every time I am back in the areas. Can I move into your basement? http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html My family frequents this restaurant because it is one of few vegetarian restaurants in our area. The menu always includes 2 special entrees of the week, a daily soup, plus their usual menu options. The specials are usually "hit or miss", more often "miss" from our experience. We generally stay with the dishes that we know the kitchen can make well: tacos, burrito supreme, the basics, and the TV dinner. The restaurant space is quite small and gets very busy on weekends, so the wait can be long. http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html The food is amazing and flavorful Vegan food with a cozy and cute atmosphere! As a Vegan, I am grateful to find such a wonderful place that serves dishes with no milk, meat, cheese or eggs so I can actually eat out! You know it has to be good when my KFC--In&Out--Jack-in-the-Box eating boyfriend LOVES IT and suggests going there. I recommend the Supreme Burrito and he loves the Caesar wrap. The Nachos appetizer is also highly recommended! The only thing I've ever had I didn't love was the Vanilla latte, which I must admit is awful, but the Mocha latte is great! We always have to wait, but there are park benches just outside the restaurant to sit and people watch. We've never had to wait longer than 30 minutes. The wait staff is also always accomodating and amiable. It's a regular for us! Pros + VEGAN!!!, Flavorful & Wonderful Tasting Food, Cozy Atmosphere Cons - Always a short wait http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html I really do not understand what some of the (bad) reviews are talking about. The food is very good and you get good size portions. The food is actually health - not only vegan, but also organic The prices are low - not sure what some people expect - but we usually spend $30 for 2 people The service is great - but the food can take a little while -- hmmm maybe because it is FRESH and not microwaved. http://www.yellowbot.com/real-food-daily-santa-monica-ca.html Very good for dinner....or lunch. I always enjoy going here because everything is vegan and love everything on the menu. A little pricy but well worth it. Find local businesses and read and submit reviews and ratings q http://www.yellowbot.com/search/