We visited Gjusta for breakfast and had a nice experience. When we entered, the guy inside was friendly and helped us understand the menu before we ordered. They were actually out of a few things we wanted, so we ended up getting the smoked fish and egg, huevos rancheros, and a couple of pastries with coffee. Everything tasted great and I especially liked the pastries. We sat outside where there was plenty of seating. It was early and was a bit chilly, so the outdoor heaters were on to keep things warm. The service was great and everyone was polite. Overall, we had a good time at Gjusta and would definitely love to come back.

Came here a few times and I understand why I don’t like coming here. It’s honestly the pricing for what you get and personally feel you could get better food somewhere else An example is the fish and egg bowl was tiny and vegetable sandwich was soggy from all the sauce. Service was overall here and parking often times is difficult to find.

Dining here is truly a treat for the senses. The food is absolutely exceptional, with all the sweets striking the perfect balance—not too sweet. I dislike desserts that overpower with sweetness, as I prefer to savor a range of flavors. The fig tart and bread were nothing short of perfect, delivering a delicious experience that brightened up the world. The flatbread and baguette are also noteworthy, and the coffee complements everything flawlessly. My friend and I had a wonderful time soaking in the delightful vibes. One thing to note is the wait, which can be pretty long, but it's worth every minute of anticipation!

I’ve been here a couple of times now and each time didn’t disappoint! It definitely gets crowded during peak hours, so something to keep in mind. The outdoor seating is pleasant, the food is high quality, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. I suspect I’ll be back again!

Recently, I decided to try a new breakfast place and enjoy a good meal in the morning. I was amazed by the quality and flavor of the dishes the restaurant offered, however, my experience was marred by the terrible customer service I received. Let's start with the positive, the variety of breakfast options was impressive. Each dish was a delicious culinary gem. The ingredients were fresh, the flavors were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was impeccable. Being a breakfast lover, I was pleased to be able to enjoy such a tasty and satisfying meal. However, customer service left a lot to be desired. From the moment I entered the restaurant, I noticed a lack of attention and professionalism from the staff. They were slow to greet me, and when they finally served me, it seemed like they were more interested in talking to each other than serving customers. It seemed disrespectful to those of us who had chosen their establishment to enjoy a good meal.

Gjusta is the embodiment of California and Santa Monica living. With tons of options in trms of food, Gjusta is the one stop shop for a great meal, and great vibes. We went here after the beach and it was just the perfect pairing. Make sure you get there early though because they get busy and sell out fast.

Great place for brunch. The food is amazing and not heavy. They have a cool outdoor patio with shade to enjoy. You can bring your laptop and work. The atmosphere feels like you are eating in someone backyard. Only the parking sucks.

The food here was great and the service overall was fantastic. We got the prepackaged cookies as well and also tried several sandwiches. Everything was amazing. However, I am giving these guys four stars and might have done even less for the travesty of organization that encompasses this ordering process. This place runs on a classic ticket system, being from NYC I have no problem with this system and it gave me slight joyful nostalgia to grab a ticket and watch the numbers climb. However, upon arrival there was a long line and as a tourist I had zero idea the place operates on a ticket system. The tickets were about 20 feet past the start of the line and no one near me in the line knew we had to grab tickets or that the line was pretty much imaginary since they didn’t serve based off the line. The signage explaining the ticketing system was made with pin on white letters that were so small most people with sight issues would completely miss it and everyone else would gloss over that text due it’s size and think it’s not important. Although I dislike a lack of organization and signage, this wasn’t where things went bad. About halfway through waiting in the line, a staff members steps out from the express section and starts handing people tickets. It appears that they now want to embrace the ticketing system. The issue arose after the staff member gave out the tickets and the person who was first had number 70 but the person that was last had number 30 and the guy who set the number machine that determines whose next in lien started at 30! Immediately chaos erupted as the last guest to enter ordered before the first guest, whom was waiting an hour at this time. The first guest argued with the man taking the last guests ordered and the employee chose to validate the decision rather then empathize with the customer. It was messy, rude and felt slightly crazy. I truly felt bad for everyone walking in waiting behind people, all of whom had no idea the line meant nothing and they should snake through and grab a ticket. A place like this is meant for locals who know the system. For the tourists, it is a chaotic and unwelcoming scene when the restaurant is busy. Also the welcome sign detailing the ticket system, said the employees don’t consent to photos, which felt aggressive but ok. They don’t want to be on social media I guess? When we ordered a drink from express, we were not informed where to pick it up and had to discover ourselves that we had to fight the waiters grabbing coffee to get our to go drink. This place rang chaos and local only vibes. My favorite quote was on the way out I asked a few people waiting in line: Me: “are you waiting in line” Guest: “honestly I don’t know” Disorganization reins supreme at Gjusta.

Who would have known that behind this simple gray door there would be a delightful, full-service bakery. In fact, Gjusta is more than a bakery. Yes, there is fresh bread and pastries. And, there's more. Deli options. Breakfast menu. Espresso bar. And, to top it off, there's a private patio. We placed our order and found a fantastic patio table. Our order was promptly brought to our table. From then on we thoroughly enjoyed a leisurely breakfast. It's hard to say whether our meal or the environment was best. Combined, everything was fantastic. While Gjusta may not be a secret, to those who have had the experience, it is more than a bakery. It is worth a try.

This place is a real gem. Baklava croissant is amazing. Pastrami Sandwich, salmon went eggs, banana cream pies are all great. Their outdoor seating area is beautiful and peaceful. The staff is very nice.

What a lovely spot with great bread, good pastries and delicious menu (especially the smoked stuffs!) The line for take out was out the door but it moved quickly. Tried some pastries, some goods from the shelves. Love the smoked almonds. Pastries were ok.. but bread is great! We came back the next day to try their brunch/breakfast menu. It did not disappoint. Loved everything we ordered. Smoked meat banh mi was unique and also delicious. There’s a short line and enough tables for everyone outside. Love the vibe and service was quick. Kids friendly, pet friendly. Great coffee. We ordered hot chocolate too -it was nice and not too sweet. Fyi - 20% were automatically added to the bill both on take out & dine-in. Street parking available, may be challenging in the weekend but don’t let that stop you ;) Looking forward to coming back!

Loved this bakery. The serene ambiance of the back patio is as enjoyable as the baked goodies. Don't miss the cinnamon bun and a sandwhich on fresh bread!

This place is so popular and full of people! The food was great and so is the vibes! Ghosts can’t make reservations so you will have to wait in person. Around the entrance there’s a ticket place where you get your number and wait till the staffs called the number, during that time you can take a look at there menu and decide what you gonna get! When they called your number, that’s when you order your food and then get a number sign and then go outside to find yourself a seat. We order Fish and Eggs, choque madame, lemon pound cake, and an orange juice. The tips are included while you pay, 20%.

Interesting and unique high class deli style food. Being from New York you get similar items at a great deli, but with the atmosphere and fresh ingredients, I can see the hype. Their fish with white beans for dinner was not bad. A little on their expensive side. But their salmon roe bagel is really something to try!

Food is tasty but menu isn’t up to date. Pastries availability vary and the earlier, the better. Nice terrasse with rustic seating options. Delicious coffee. In all, good experience but little to no service.

Wow, I always travel across LA from wherever I am to come here. Most recent trip I had the key lime pie. Never been a great fan but if this is what it’s supposed to taste like I AM A CONVERT AMAZING

Definitely would give 6 stars, beautiful outdoor seating, fast service, delicious food. More on the expensive side but definitely worth the visit. Would absolutely come again, the fries are great. Bring your own bottled drinks though lol.

came for breakfast, but since the breakfast menu is limited from what we are used to, we settled for some pastries and bagels. the ham and cheese croissant was good - it had the perfect texture, size, buttery goodness, although it could use a little more filling. as for the bagels, go somewhere else if you are craving some. we'll definitely be back to try other menu items.

Came in last Friday morning to grab a few fresh items including sourdough bread, lox, and cream cheese. I was pleased to discover that the bread was not yet sold out so that was a relief. After a short wait in line I placed my order. The lox is weighed out before charged so I stepped aside to admire the pastries while my order was fulfilled. A moment or two later my order was ready and after confirming and paying, I was off. Everything was fresh and the quality outstanding. The bakery is usually much busier at this time so I was lucky to have been in and out in less than 15 minutes. Parking in this neighborhood is always a wildcard but again, I was fortunate enough to find a spot a block away. Next time, I’ll be sure to try one or two of their fresh pastries and something from their eye catching coffee menu.

Great food and wide selection. The bakery items like tge bread are awesome. A bit pricey since it is part self serve and they add a 20% tip.

There are a lot of things that I really like about this bakery, and one I absolutely hate. The location is great, the bakery items are awesome, and the outdoor seating is fantastic. What I hate is that they add a mandatory 20% tip to my bill. I was forced to compensate someone $10.65 to carry a few items from the kitchen to our table. We had to wait in line for about 10 minutes to give our order to the cash register attendant. Then we had to retrieve our own silverware and fill our own water glasses. There was no one to refill our coffee or water. I am not sure what justifies a 20% tip. It feels like this business is forcing me to take on the burden of compensating their employees. It would feel more honest if they could pay their employees a fair wage and build that into their menu pricing, then allow me to decide how much I want to tip. As awesome as the food was, it left all of us disenchanted and feeling taken advantage of. We are not motivated to come back due to what felt like a deceptive business practice. : (

Amazing place with special atmosphere. The smell of the bread amazing. Love there chocolate croissant. They have fresh juices. Highly recommended.

Very cool place with delicious food. prices are above average, tips are included in the check. I tried a plate of rice, you pay extra for an avocado. I also took a banana pie, it is divine. The check for two was $78. nice atmosphere, nice terrace

Line wasn’t too long. You can tell they have a massive following. Service was great and efficient. The spread of food is impressive. My egg and ham sandwich was a little disappointing but want to go back and try other items. The meats and fish look pretty legit.

Gjusta wouldn’t even need my review. This place is the legit place. It may be hard to find it if you haven’t been there since there is no big sign or anything but for sure you will smell the delicious buttery pastries. Upon the entrance, we were guided by people how to order. You order for pickup at “express” register. Otherwise, you pick up the number and go to the other register. Pick out what you want from the menu and they will give you the flag. Then you walk out to the courtyard/patio area and sit down. Other servers will get you the silverware and water. The food will be served if it requires cooking by your flags. Their croissants were just mm, mm, mm..!!! So fresh and buttery 🤌🏼❤️ Baklava croissant has a bit strong saffron scent. So be advised if you don’t like saffron. But I liked it :) Everyone was sooo friendly and kind. I cannot recommend this place enough. Please please support this family and locally owned business and treat yourself with a heavenly tasty treats!!!

Been wanting to visit here for a while. We went for brunch at around 10am and it easily found a seat outdoor. We ordered the salted mocha and matcha for drinks. Salted mocha was very rich, salty and velvety. Matcha was ok. Food wise, we ordered the shakshouka, salmon roe bagel, and the fish and egg plate. All were great, and I loved the fact that the fish were smoked at the shop. I personally enjoyed the salmon roe bagel, but would recommend getting it with smoked salmon on the side as I thought it tasted better with it. The croissants looked delicious as well. They also had free samples of their freshly baked cookies, which were delicious. However, all their menu items are quite pricey.

What a fantastic breakfast! A friend recommended Gjusta to us, since we were visiting from DC and we were not disappointed. The portions were generous and so delectable! The sausage and eggs were so fresh and the build your own avocado toast was amazing! Service was also fantastic! Would definitely come again.

Mediocre breakfast and pastries can’t outweigh line, wait, and lack of service. Taste is on the salty and monotone side, though the pastries were passable. You can find better in LA and for that matter Venice beach!

Since I moved to Venice Ive been coming to Gjusta from time to time and really really enjoying the vibes, and it gives me a slightly European feeling that I love. Amazing patio, food selection. Among things to keep in mind though, is a huuuuge line on weekends so ordering takes a while. And something that I would love to have improved is matcha (since I’m a big lover of it), which is not mixed properly so all the powder stays on the bottom. Doesn’t give the right feeling. But overall, love this place!

Hip, Cool, Very Venice Beach local spot! Great food and coffee! I recommend 👌 Would you visit this place

We went on Saturday around 1pm to Gjusta for lunch and had a nice time. Everything tasted great and I especially liked the smoked cod!! They have a very nice big backyard. The service was great and everyone was polite. Overall, we had a good time at Gjusta. The very important negative point is the waiting time: around 40’ to take our order and waiting in the line for our turn.

We paid 140 dollars (15% was forced onto to the bill, they didn’t give you a choice to choose), for 2 sandwiches, and 2 Thanksgiving “meals”, see picture, and 2 drinks. One of the managers was not even trying to be friendly. We then sat outside and had to clean the table ourselves from previous guests, because no one seemed to care to clean the tables! The food was good, but the service and the price can be significantly improved!

This place is a must visit if you like well made, thoughtful, vibrant and fresh dishes. Everything we ordered was extremely good. The sandwiches, the salad, toast, cookies - Everything! We were blown with the items and so very happy with their customer service. They were so very sweet to my son offering a little sample of their delicious bread while we were in line. Then, we return later in the afternoon to grab some additional snacks to go, they remembered us and threw an extra snack on the house. Not an inexpensive place but definitely worth the price for we made dishes.

Bakery, Deli and shop rolled into one. Cool spot without outdoor seating. Great spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch. It is self service so they wait can be long sometimes to order depending how busy they are. Tables outside are also in demand so grab them quickly!

We came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was very busy. Deli type ordering with tickets and there wasn’t much space to stand. The turkey club sandwich was delicious, although some of the meat didn’t taste or look right. The Greek salad had a great variety of fresh vegetables but was a little salty. The salmon burger was juicy on the inside and crispy around the edges, very flavorful and well seasoned. The sauce was delicious and the avocado and sprouts were fresh!

Gjusta is a bakery near Venice Beach that's always packed and for good reason. They make all their bread and pastries in house and fresh on a daily basis too. Parking outside can be tough, and getting a table can sometimes be impossible so your best bet is usually to get it to go at the express register. Their chocolate croissants are delicious, and you can't go wrong with the pastrami sandwich or the Italian sandwich. Service here is great too, so friendly and helpful. Prices are a bit high but the quality is fantastic and portion sizes aren't too bad either. Would highly recommend coming here during the week to grab something to eat and sit out in the patio area.

Bread is the name of the game at this artisanal bakery but truly any farm fresh produce you can imagine you’ll peak behind the counter. We went during weekend brunch so it was busy and it is quite chaotic inside but grab a number and have patience and faith it will be worth it. Definitely recommend browsing the sandwich portion of the menu! We got the salmon burger, brisket bahn mi and tuna conserva which were all divinely delicious unique twists on classics. Nestled in Venice Beach if you find yourself in the neighborhood this establishment is well worth dropping by for whatever you could be craving.

The cashier took the order of the people in front of me, then started to chat with her friend, I had to stand in line waiting for her for a long time until I saw another cashier coming to take orders on the other side. The atmosphere is good. Cortado coffee is nice (not that special). The cashier recommended to me the chocolate cake, and his recommendation was delicious!

Exceptional. Street parking, dismal looking facade, no table service, very little inside seating, how/where to order a bit confusing, but take heart. The food is very good, plenty of outside dining with or without shade, heaters if you need them , nice casual landscaping & lighting, efficient service, and the food is very good. I had a turkey sandwich, excellent, also tried the huevos rancheros, perhaps not traditional enough for some, but quite good.

it is not okay to charge people 20% mandatory tips when we literally have to grab menus for ourselves, order at the counter, grab our own water and utensils, and find ourselves tables🥲 food is fine, but I won't visit again. there are many other better options you can get in the area.