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Lightly seasoned food - dinner reservations recommended Fri & Sat
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Real Food Daily is a four star restaurant in Santa Monica. Here's a place to get good food. Check out this affordable place in the Santa Monica area. It's known for its vegetarian offerings. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features delivery and brunch.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to RFD a few weeks back and I'm not a vegan but the food was amazing!! My friend and I started with nachos...amazing. Like, I like these more than real nachos. Then I had the club and my...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We are long time vegans/vegetarians.. and are comitted to the vegan lifestyle. We've frequently cooked vegetarian and vegan food, entertained both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, and we've eaten in...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really, really love food, so going to a vegan restaurant really makes no sense for someone like me unless I want a healthy, guilt free meal. The thing is, I would eat here not only cause it's (for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delish Vegan food! I love this place it's by far the best vegan restaurant I have been to. The atmosphere is also great. nothing not to love except the wait. I have waited for nearly an hour to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know I haven't been reviewing for a while. Time to get back on track. I've been to RFD twice now. Both times it was excellent. The last time I went (less than 2 weeks ago), I enjoyed the weekly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LA, that's how I roll son, got a new shirt and a brand new stroll son.OK, I don't really have a new shirt or stroll for that matter, but I went to LA finally and that line above is from a funny ass...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was fasting(the lemonade diet fast) when I came here, but it was my last day of my fast and I was able to order their "Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice." The OJ was not fresh at all, but the waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with many on here---too expensive....but I think the worse crime is how bright the lighting is. I can't tell you how many times I've mentioned going here with my husband & then we both...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated? You better believe it. Overly expensive? Without a doubt. As a vegan, this is not the place you hit up without laying down @ least 15 bucks. Needless to say, i didn't get around to going...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start with the best - Taco the Town! Everybody who loves tacos should eat Taco the Town! They're made with spicy and flavorful seitan, awesome guacamole and creamy cashew cheese. You don't even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Real Food Daily is one of the most outstanding restaurants in Santa Monica or greater Los Angeles. I've never eaten anything there that wasn't high quality. The vegan desserts are far better than...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First let me start by saying I am in no way a Vegan, let alone a Vegetarian. I love meat! Hamburgers, perfectly cooked steaks, etc. are all so good and I would never give them up.On the other hand,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you think vegetarianism is about meat analogs (veggie patties, simu-nuggets, and soy products that try to taste like the real thing), come here and widen your horizons. This place is vegetarian in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After going vegetarian, there were a lot of meat dishes that I really missed, like salisbury steak. I love Real Food Daily because it makes vegetarian versions of many of these meat dishes, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
RFD makes me love them more and more each day. I love the new menu changes. The fact that they added the Fettuccine Alfredo onto the permanent menu makes me smile. I love love love love the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeaaa!!! So fun, just a few blocks from the beach! love the nachos and the cake- pretty soon I will be fatttt:) This is another great place for non-vegans to try and really feel ok about healthy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Southwestern salad ever. Seasoned perfectly, great OJ. Service here was super too.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place even more now that they have the special to-go/bakery side. It makes it a lot easier to seated and fed. To be honest, I haven't gone back to the full-service side since they opened...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love love love RFD. it is truly vegan paradise.amazing salads, yummy drinks, good mix of healthy (psuedo-macrobiotic) & decadent (cheese & sour cream, anyone?!?!?) entrees, incredible desserts-- def....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Place was ok. They have two sides to the places. One side more a take out and the other side the restaurant. We ordered the pasta with 'meat' balls and a veggie burger. Pasta was tasteless,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Worst service ever.I went to eat a month ago to this restaurant and I thought the service was good. The waitress was very friendly and she recommended us very good. However, last night I went back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just came back from Real Food Daily and won't ever go back to this restaurant. My boyfriend and I ordered a cake and orange juice around 9:00 pm; they close at 10. The cashier lady asked us if we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite vegetarian restaurants. Great Vegetarian Mex. Great Service. Lots of tempeh, seitan, and tofu.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A-M-A-Z-I-N-GBeen to LA 5 times in the last few months and went back every time. Great/friendly service, great food, all vegan menu.Salisbury Seitan - with mashed potatoes and Ceasar Salad. If not the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Who the hell has a happy hour for a month?I show up at 4 for a relaxing snack in an otherwise empty restaurant.Nachos -- pretty good, but these are still just chips from a bag that they slap stuff on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends took me here for my birthday a few years back. I ordered the enchiladas, and they were really good. I like their concept of incorporating a healthy lifestyle into their dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had mixed reviews. The service was great, the restaurant was great. We ordered the french toast ( I thought this was 5 *) and the "burger". We love vegan food, but this burger was off-mealy,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason RFD gets 4 stars is because of the prices. I'm a poor mexican who just happens to be Vegan and can't afford the fab life of the west-siders! But when I do I go to this place. Never in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to eat and I come here every time I'm in Santa Monica. So far my favorite thing on the menu are the the nachos--delicious!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only problem I ever had going to RFD was that everything sounded so good, I never knew what to order. I've tried everything from the sandwiches, to the wraps, to the RFD meal and I've never been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Real Food Daily should be a model for all restaurants in the world. They have the best vegan food, the wait staff are 99% of the time very friendly and helpful, their deserts are AMAZING, and all of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it is okay. my meat eating husband liked his scramble, but had some issues with the texture (he has major texture issues). i thought my pancakes were a little tough. the cupcakes were also crumbly. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite things here is the tofu wrap. I usually order it with a side of cilantro lime sauce- amazing. I love the roseberry tea- usually drink 4 glasses while i am there. The special here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You'd think that a Vegan/Organic restaurant would have something that'd appeal to the rest of us carnivores, right? I mean, whenever we have a veg-head join our group at a regular restaurant, there's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I get really excited about a place, I tend to want to put my review in rhyme form. So here goes:I really just can't stress enoughThis place cooks up amazing stuffFrom pasta to sandwiches,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before coming to LA I was already in love with RFD. I was told by my vegan hair stylist that the RFD cookbook was what allowed her and her husband to stay vegan as it includes great ways to make all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sure it's tasty but it tastes like any other chain vegan/veg place.It was about $60 for two entrees and an app and the food was just so-so. Apparently you can sit upstairs if you want the waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Two meals at RFD both left me unimpressed. They weren't bad, mind you, just... unimpressive. In RFD's defense, it's an appealingly decorated restaurant- very bright and airy. If I didn't want to make...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the nachos didn't seem as big as the ones i had from the west hollywood location. they were only using the floor seating, no upstairs seating so we waited awhile. and our waiter SUUUUUUUCKED.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here and appreciate what they offer us vegans who need some good-tasting nachos every now and again. I'm pretty sure the non-vegans in the crowd would like this place too.I like this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at RFD is glorious. I have been here many times and have almost never been disappointed (the undercooked vegetables on the TV Dinner one time being the only exception). I even took my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Almost every time I visit LA I come to this place my days usually end in Santa Monica. I have eaten at the one in Hollywood also with the same experience as I get here. The Staff has always been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really saddened by my experience here. The food was all right, I really loved the squash spread they served with the bread. The service, however, was really poor. The waitress didn't give us...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sister who's super health conscious and sometimes follows a Aruvedic diet took us here, and it was actually really good- I got gluten free pancakes, fake bacon (I mean FAKE, it had seeds in it!), a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
tried: the lasagna. it was pretty good, nice ricotta cheese texture. very vegetable-y. portion was on the small side. i left feeling like i could've eaten something else, like an appetizer or dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what's not to love? they do everything right. vegan right.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is true. Julie E. is not a vegan whatsoever, but every time she does to a vegan restaurant with me, she tries everything and is open minded about it. Some are hit, some are miss with her and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is real food!!!..this makes me derive an equationlight heathy tasty=heavenAnd those who wish to taste heaven then eat here :) My friend ordered apple juice,and we got a tofu wrap and a supreme...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not vegan.I am nothing close to vegan.I never wish to be a vegan (even though my 83 year-old grandpa is doing a 3 month experiment in veganism...go Poppy!) My love for all things dairy and meat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
been wanting to go here for a while as i'd hyped it up quite a bit in my head on my way to yoga but when i finally went i discovered the food was really like any other. just veggie.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has been my old standby for about a million years now. Apparently everyone else thinks so too, because they expanded last year into the storefront next door, which now holds their cafe/pastry...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a vegetarian, but this is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. I come here at least once whenever I visit my sister and her family in Los Angeles. RFD, if you're reading this, please...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
there are hit or misses on the menu but the hits are amazing. The nachos are TO DIE FOR. It will fill you up and the faux cheese is amazing. Love the guac and faux sour cream that comes with it....
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a wonderful and knowledgeable waiter who was very patient with us as people from our large sized party came and left at odd times.... Grilled portabella mushroom sandwich was wonderful.
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a vegan or vegetarian so it was quite an experience. I had my first vegetable & fruit juice and a hostess like cupcake. Juicing is something I'll have to get used to but the cupcake tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fantastic find! RFD kinda screams LA because it's so healthy and bohemian.. they have unheard of herbs (and not the kind you find further down in Venice), unique tea infused drinks, earthy tone...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I'm not vegan, I love going to Real Food Daily for lunch. The sandwiches and salads are delicious, fresh and very healthy. I find it pretty impressive that they can make vegan food taste...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing semi good was the el bandito rojo (enchiladas). But really, $14 enchiladas?! I left RFD hungry. Real Food shouldn't do that.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Big Poop Sandwich on the "remodeling" of the Santa Monica location. They have managed to suck the charm out of the venue while adding no additional dining space. The new art is an abomination. What...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We started out with the nachos and they were really good! i had the viva la pasta and it was okay, the "meat" balls were kinda dry and flavorless but my friend had the club sandwhich and that was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great veg food, but way overpriced. I mean, like, ridiculously so. I like the La Cienega location better, as this one has some servers who have their heads up each others asses and are just rude and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've had the reuben sandwich and the club sandwich. they are good but strange... kind of small and poorly put together... they don't eat very well. hostess style cupcake=so bomb, so bomb, so bomb....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All right, so I'm loving this whole casual vegan restaurant thing that LA has going for it.I'm a SF Bay Area girl and I'm in constant need of food (see Margaret Cho's angry vegan bit). And since I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here for brunch on a Sunday. It was packed. If you are not big on crowds I'd pick a different day to go. The food was delicious. I ordered the weekender with french toast off the brunch menu....
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
RDF does some things great. I really love the club sandwich with the fake bacon. So tasty. What is not so tasty is the rate hike that went along with the Santa Monica location's expansion. The Club...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*sigh* A year or two ago I would have given RFD 5 stars and a glowing review going on and on about how this is the greatest thing to happen to vegans since lettuce. However, this location (I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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I recently brought my small town, omnivorous Aunt to Real Food Daily. She was visiting me here in Santa Monica and was easily entertained by all the hustle and bustle. I was hesitant to even mention the fact...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lentil "meat" loaf is surprisingly and satisfyingly meaty. I'm a meat lover at heart, but when I feel the need to cleanse myself of the bad karma I've accumulated eating little lambs and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I checked out this place, which I never knew existed despite frequent trips to the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. The restaurant is set up a lot like Native Foods in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love my poultry and meat, but dining at RFD makes me NOT miss the carnivorous side. This place is delicious! I love that they have quite a few options on their menu depending on whatever mood you're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What happened to RFD ?
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is it about the Westside that demands to consume my hours looking for parking? Turns out, there is plenty of parking over on Santa Monica Blvd. and 7th Street. From there, my adventure with JCP...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
100% vegan.like this location btr, esp near shopn strip on 3rd st [park between the two, that way can feed meter, if necessary]. although does not serve breakfast, yet, i think [website says soon]....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visually, it looked like bad quality diner food; it just didn't look appetizing at all. Taste wise, it was O.K. Maybe my expectation was high because I heard from so many people that this place was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Los Angeles, but so far, this is my favorite of all. RFD goes beyond making decent food without meat; they create masterpieces with food that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very delicious vegan food, coming from a one who loves his meat. Portions are decent. I had the enchilada, vegan wraps, nachos, and lemon meringue pie. Everything tasted great, I didn't even realize I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on their takeout service.I went here twice to pick up the tofu wrap (see my review on the La Cienega location for more details on the best wrap I have ever tasted in my entire...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The portions are a bit small, but this is LA. The food was extremely good, so much flavor for vegan food. Will definitely come back. Service was so-so. The tables were a little close, you could...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has delicious veg food. i thought it was going to be very cafeish but was okay for dinner, too. however where are the drinks?!?! wait i'm on the wrong coast. seriously tho, tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EXCELLENT vegetarian food. It's a very hippy kinda food place and it's earthy flavors are beyond delicious. Service is GREAT and the specials are really good though the grains in my thai dish were a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's ok. I think the best thing on the menu is the stir it up. I think the corn grain bread with tahini spread is pretty good. The farm chop salad is good..very fresh but damn do they have to drown...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, loved the variety of dishes! Amazing that is is all vegan. It is a little pricey though, which is why it didnt get 5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just about the only thing I ever get here is the daily 5: sea vegetables, daily greens, seitan, rice and the beans of the day plus the gravy.Everything else is OK.Pricey, yes even more so when...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was going to suck, but it was so yummy! The service was great and the prices weren't so bad for lunch.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Given that it is not that easy to find truly vegan restaurants in town, I am going to have to give them some credit. They do have some yummy stuff --it is good for lunch.Disclaimer: You MUST like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Vegetarian for 15 years, Vegan for 6... now I'm just an occasional Pescatarian with rare voyages into meat-eatery. Ahem. I frequented RFD a the height of my veganess. It would get 4 stars if not for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like supporting local vegetarian restaurants. I want to like this place more but the palate is earthy hippy -reminding me of my early days in Berkeley & Boulder. Vegan food is good good for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really good and healthy, but it is WAY too expensive for what you get and for the atmosphere, (about $20.00 for a weekday lunch salad in a casual cafe?). I'd rather go to Urth Cafe. It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
mixed feelings- been for dinner and had the daily plate, which is great, but pricey. went for a lunch and it was really a rip- had the BLT and the bread was like wonder bread, and falling apart. there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! this is the only restaurant that I go to and will try the special every single time..this place never disappoints and you walk away feeling healthy and totally satisfied.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice to walk into a place and not have to ask if the soup has chicken stock or for a latte with soy milk. But most vegan places are a little gung-ho hear-me-raw. RFD serves vegan food that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I'm a vegan so this review is going to be from someone who actually eats vegan food every meal, every day. Since I moved back to LA six months ago, I've been wicked excited about trying all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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As a new vegetarian (one and a half years now, yay!) I have to say it's hard to find a really good place to eat. There are places that are fine, and I can find something to eat almost anywhere, but I think I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My biggest gripe with RFD is that I feel like it's overpriced for what it is. My second biggest gripe is that I feel like the food could have some more flavor (especially the pasta). That being said,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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This place is so good. I crave it all the time and I'm not even vegan or vegetarian. The salad with the soba and the Caesar wrap are my favorite dishes. The prices are moderate but that's what you pay for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was hit or miss. The good stuff was REALLY good, but the bad stuff was pretty bad. The side of veggies had uncooked potato chunks. Who eats raw potato? The hummus plate had tomatoes that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll preface by stating this: I'm no vegan. In fact, I love the taste of meat more than anything I can think of. Vegetables, breads, and even seafood are second rate when compared to the taste of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So let me start out by saying I was spoiled growing up near Cafe Flora in Seattle. Every time I try to eat at a veggie/vegan restaurant, it inevitably ends up getting compared Cafe Flora. I've yet to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had some great vegan food here, but it is not the best vegan place I've ever been. The Thanksgiving day sampler was great. I loved the faux turkey. But the desserts are not the best selection,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Real Food Daily. I've gone there numerous times over the past decade, and I've never had a bad meal. The problem with Real Food Daily is that it's just a few miles away from a restaurant I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overrated.We started with a miso vegetable soup which was very good. If you like miso soup--but less salty and with vegetables-- this will hit the spot. The pastries (chocolate cake...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I'm no longer a dirty little hippie, I actually quite enjoyed the food here. Everything I had kind of tasted like stuffing....and who doesn't love stuffing!!!The serve organic beer for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
According to Yelp, 2 stars = "Meh, I've experienced better." Yes, I've had better and it's at the Veggie Grill. Perhaps it's not fair to compare a mere vegetarian sandwich burger shop that fries...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a poser. Total vegan poser. Yeah I eat fish and chicken and some random odds and ends, but I'll also eat the crap out of fake things you can't even pronounce. And LOVE it. Seitan? Tempeh?...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, I've never had organic vegan food before. With so many people raving about it in Santa Moncia, there's no way anyone could pass this up. The location is tiny and does not accept...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If your budget allows for $20 lunches and you like eating healthy food that tastes amazing then this is the perfect place for you. If I could afford to eat here everyday I would. Everything I've tried...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Date Visited: Saturday 10/25/08 (Lunch)I think my fellow diners enjoyed this place, but I was not with them. First, there was a wait for the main dining area, so they said we could move over to the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had anything to eat here that I would really recommend to anyone, it's good for those times when you want something different, or you want something that isn't another salad or bland veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Comforting and chill yet still fresh...perfect after a long jog down California, to the pier and back up the incline. I was skeptical about the Nachos with cashew cheddar cheese, but it did NOT...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm..I don't know how to splash dirt carefully on this one! I mean, the place is heaven for veggies/vegans! I took my friend here and she (unknowingly) stopped the waiter when he was explaining about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If I was told I would have to become a vegan based on a doctor's recommendation, I would just take a gun and aim it at my temple and fire away. Or better yet, I would kill myself softly by eating a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
alright, so i'm a big fan of real food daily.the food is amazing.if you love vegetarian or vegan come here. period.the missing star is how freakin' small this place is.i seriously stuck in a small...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it's good food and Yes it's organic which is awesome...don't get me wrong... BUT $16 for a vegi burger ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!I mean...seriously people.Their prices are just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE RFD. One of my co-workers used to make me go like once a week. Kind of expensive, and service sucks (it takes forever) but the food is tops and you feel awesome all day afterwards for eating...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The menu has an overwhelming selection of good, healthy food...I can imagine how hard it must be for vegans to narrow it down to one order when they're used to having just one or a couple options at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend says his love for this place would probably make his gf insanely jealous. The first time I went, I had mole seitan tamales. They were pretty good, but the second time I went I had the burger...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here just gets better and better. I am not vegan or even vegetarian, but I greatly enjoy the creativity and unique tastes of the fresh food served here. It's always high quality and organic,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try one of the specials and add a soup. You can't get out of there for under $25 a person, but the food is good. Love their caesar dressing, greens, soba noodles, and pressed salad (Real food Meal or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CHAMNESS! I went back and had their "real food meal". Heaping portions of plants! I loved it. The taste was extremely subtle and I could seriously feel the health in my belly as I walked out....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Everything was so fresh when I went, and the service was pretty much perfect. It was very quick, and our waitress was very friendly. Any of the wraps are delicious. The best part is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Healthy eating generally means eating your way through your wallet, and then some. I wish it wasn't so goddamn expensive to have a nice, healthy, organic and well-balanced meal in this city but alas....
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I were seated quickly at 9:00pm (after standing outside feeling lost and wondering if there was a host to seat us). We ordered the Spring Rolls appetizer and both chose Mexican food,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm 5'5", weigh 117lbs -- okay, 120lbs if I'm retaining water -- and in San Francisco I have a variety of nicknames endearing and insulting, all of which allude to my lithe dimensions: Pocket Gaysian,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was not enamored with their Jamaican style empanada thing. It sounded soooo good in the description, but then it came out looking a little sad, dry, and depressed, disappointed with the way it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh the polarizing effects of Real Food Daily upon my soul! Why hast thou tormented my inner being in such a way, hippy? Why?!When this place hits, it really hits. When it misses, it really misses....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks. * * * * *Food is awesome, everything on the menu!!I go out of my way when I am in town to visit.great for eat in or take out. Vegetarian/ Vegan or NOT, its fabulous.Love, Love,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great veggie restaurant to bring non-vegs to. The food is deeelicious! I don't even have anything to recommend. You can get just about anything and enjoy it. The tea is delicious as well!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soup, soup soup. I love their soups. Although I will say that the curry vegetable is more like a paste or a sauce than a soup. I wanted to pour my water into it. Also love their juices and iced...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Only eat here if you have allergies to "normal" food or if you feel the need to make yourself feel better/sound better by eating vegan.I understand why it exists, and they're certainly very creative...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Any awkward kinks this restaurant might have had were totally fixed with the recent expansion and remodel. While I'm bummed that the bakery doesn't open earlier (I would love to go there at 9am after...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had no idea this was a vegan joint until I was seated. I resisted the desire to slip out the back door and run to Jack in the Box, because I was with work folks. The menu items are a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't exactly love this place nor do I hate it. It's not at the top of my list but hey, I got vegan friends...whatcha gonna do?!So, I ordered the Caesar wrap containing blackened tempeh and it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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I've heard about Real Food Daily a number of times from co-workers and friends, vegans and non-vegans and felt that it was time to make a foray into the meatless underworld. Light wood colored and minimalist...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing vegan food. Creative dishes. The clientele can be a little snooty, but that goes with the territory.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No need to be vegan to enjoy this cozy spot just outside the Promenade. Service is great. Salads, noodles, and dessert - great, great, great. Sometimes after a vegan meal, the carnivore in me lashes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Things I like:Salads - they are fresh and have a lot of ingredientsLentil Walnut Pate - love it! so so goodNot so hot:portions are kind of small for the price that they charge, but if you're looking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What does RFD stand for? As Bill and Ted would say: Righteous Food Dewd.Seriously, folks, this place is as good as it gets for vegan food on the Westside. Everything is great, but I have to say...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic, you will feel like a better person after eating here and you may even be a better person by eating here. For the love of a prius, head to RFD, decrease your carbon footprint...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it.Went for the first time this weekend while my dad was visiting. What sold me first is the clean pretty setting. The service starting with the hoetess then our server and then the bus staff...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gah. One star for service. Three stars for the food. Their supreme burrito with jalapeno cashew cheese needs its face slapped - it's that good! The Caesar Wrap with blacked tempeh bacon; yes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
RFD has been serving the Santa Monica neighborhood for many years now with decent service and a wonderful yummy menu. However, they have found themselves with a new Manager who has implemented new...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is about RFD, but I always have a shitty dining experience at both this venue or the the one on La Cienega. I know its popular and all, but I'd rather wait for a table and/or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Strike 1: I so badly wanted pie, but they had none that day.Strike 2: My chai latte was yuck. Hit: Service was quick and friendly. My lemon berry cake was sooo yummy. I sampled Brian's nachos and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, folks.Yet another review that I have to disagree with my fellow yelpers on.*sigh*I have given this place one two many trys. I used to be a vegetarian for 2 years so I was thrilled when I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tacos, tacos, get the tacos!!!Did i say go for the tacos?yeah i meant the tacos. i am no vegan, but damn i love those tacos! a smart waiter told me to get them and i did. sure am glad!!was going to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to say this but I cant stand vegan food. I am a total meat eater. But! For a vegan restaurant this place is really great. It's a cute local restaurant with affordable fresh food. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best things here -without fail- are the monthly special and the real food plate (with the wasabi and house dressings!). The regular menu stuff is good, but especially if you're not a vegetarian -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great. apparently famous people are here all the time but i never see them because i am riveted by my vegan nachos, or my "tv dinner" or my meatloaf or dark fudgy brownie. the hibiscus...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a big meat eater, I never thought I'd dig the Vegan scene, but this place is AWESOME. The food is great, who knew fake meat could taste so good. I also like the healthy choices of soba noodles,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This should be four and a half stars. This restaurant is great and I am not even vegan. Their tacos are my favorite, but a ton of other stuff is great too. The only downside are some of their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes me think i could actually go vegan. You hardly miss cheese. I highly highly recommend the tacos and fresh juice.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 4.5 stars. the ONLY reason for the .5 mark off is the prices. I understand this place is in santa monica, paying santa monica rent, and offering mostly organic treats - but its...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
RFD knows how to cook up an awesome veggie meal. The monthly and weekly specials usually knock it out of the park. The only problem is the $15 you'll pay for the dish. Other than that, not much to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My all-time favorite vegan restaurant...and I've only been here twice! So far, I've had the Burger with the Works (tempeh vegetable patty, grilled onions, rustic roll, onions. lettuce, tomato,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive, fine. But SO WORTH every penny. I'm an ovo-lacto vegetarian (can't live without cheese), so I tend to steer clear of vegan places. But we decided to drop in on this joint one night and,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMMY.....YUM....YUMM....I also got their cook book and tried to make a few recipies at home...it is so time consuming and tedious and so many ingredients. This restaurant give you a really good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many things I miss about Los Angeles. Real Food Daily being one of them! Everything on this menu is good and good for you! Don't miss the Hummus & pita app., cold sesame noodle salad!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised with this restaurant. I didn't expect the place to be as fancy it was. It kinda reminds me of a dressed up version of Native Foods. The atmosphere was nice and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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I have given this restaurant ample opportunity to change my mind over the last 5 years, but I've finally given up. I have a friend who is Vegan, so we go to RFD Santa Monica every time she visits, and each...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's a good restaurant but i'm giving it a 4 because the service kind of sucks ass and i can't always ignore the upper echelon snobbery that vegan folks have. also, it's quite pricey.but still, i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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if you've never tried vegan, you must eat here. they play w/ your taste buds w/ their eclectic mix of the most unheard of ingredients! you just feel healthier after leaving this place. their desserts...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With America getting fatter by the second, it's refreshing to finally find a place that provides fresh, wholesome, plated delights that not only taste great but are nutritious for your body. Not only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Background: I am a vegetarian who used to eat meat so I still remember the taste and texture of meat although I generally do not crave it. My friend is a meat-eater. I wanted to come here because of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always come away disappointed from many vegan places in other cities, even ones as heralded for various reasons such as Angelika Kitchen in NY (upscale) or Chicago Diner in Chicago (diner-ish)....
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a proud carnivore, it's very hard for me to justify spending $14 on vegetarian tacos. But a friend invited me here tonight and I finally relented since I'd been eating so much crap lately....
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!I, a pescatarian, took my non-vegetarian best friend here for a couple of meals. She felt a bit threatened when I told her it was a vegetarian restaurant, but I ensured her that if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
tv dinner was BAD. the nachos were the only saving grace. i'd go back just for the nachos, but not the tv dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!I know people shudder when they hear vegan restaurant but RFD has a very inventive and tasty menu. There are so many different things to try which is what makes it such a great place. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry please don't hate me.If you hate the taste of real food, this is the place for you! Its food for rich people who feel like they need to take care of themselves in self punishing ways. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone to RFD three times and I have to agree with Jason B. It's over priced for what it is and it's either overly sauced - the Reuben sandwich or simply not tasty. Plus, the wait is outrageous and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had the Nachos here and I was a little scared because the Sour Cream was Soy I think and the Cheese was like Chesnut Cheese, but I was very suprised and shocked at how good it was. I'm not a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Special of the month is the African Safari - my absolute favorite RFD dish. The plate consists of tempeh and veggie stew over couscous pilaf, yams, peas, corn croquettes and spinach. I ate here at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am so let down by this place. My wife and I met in LA and this was one of our favorite spots. On a trip up there last week we made a special drive through LA hell to have lunch. We waited for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I generally shriek at the idea of eating vegan food. To me it's not the veggy stuff that bothers me, it's the fake meat attempts with soy and other strange concoctions. RFD does a wonderful job of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can get past the dozens of Ugg wearing ladies who lunch, you'll be in for a real treat. Real Food Daily offers DEEEElicious vegetarian food that makes you feel good. Prices are a bit high, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Classic Vegan stop.Meat eaters will find something to sink their teeth into.Great fresh juices.Some find it expensive, but how much is your health worth?Plus the food served is enough for two meals.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, we were doing the tourist thing in Santa Monica walking around the highly rated "Third Street Promenade" area and realizing that our options for food (it was almost dinner time) were quite...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never knew vegan food can be so tasty! I've been here a few times and each time was impressed w/how good vegan food can be. It almost makes me want to convert. Almost. This place has daily specials...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love the bargain meal- lots of food so you can share it with someone or take home a nice doggie bag! i love that it's macrobiotic, organic and soooo yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's good for you and it tastes terrific! I swear I'm telling the truth!Although the restaurant is a touch on the claustrophobic side, the menu of tasty dishes compensates. One of the most delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a total carnivore, I eat meat or fish every chance I get.Nevertheless, I dig Real Food Daily. The menu seemed designed for people who want to eat well and want nourishment and sustenance, not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
god, those nachos are so good. with the spicy cheese. how do they do that? the cheese is so good. the chips are so crisp. its beautiful like a centerpiece should be. so yummy. god, those nachos are so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was first introduced to RDF 3-4 years ago by my close friend who used to be vegan. I have always been someone who enjoys a good steak or rack of lamb so I cannot say that Vegan places are a regular...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ingredients, taste, quality, & trickery. This place has it all. My dad came into town and being the mountain-man elk-killing-machine he is, there was no way he was going pop into some "new age joint"...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This might make the carnivores curious - No Corkage Fee!! You read that right, so if you find yourself intolerably protein addicted, a good bottle of your favorite vino with no mark up wll ease the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a super picky eater, especially when it comes to vegan cuisine. I absolutely love Real Food Daily. They have some amazing dishes (the potato salad, the club, and their RFD burger). I'm actually...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the bomb. I am not a vegan, but a vegemamarian- and this place is like gold. Almost everything here is good. Try the Nachos, also I like the cold soba noodles with the tempeh-
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd eat here pretty much every day if I could. I'm not 100% vegan but if there were more restaurants like Real Food Daily around I think I probably would be. Favorite entrees here are the Club (so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
RFD is my private place when I'm a little under the weather or out of sorts and want to feel like I'm healing myself with food. I stuff my face with either Meatloaf, wash it down with some kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first vegan restaurant that I have truly enjoyed. My girlfriend and I shared the Real Food Meal which includes: brown rice, beans, vegetables, greens, salad, and dressing/sauce for $12....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Somehow I always forget about RFD, despite the fact that I worked within spitting distance for five years. Then I went back on Friday, in the pouring rain, and felt so utterly cozy that I wondered why...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a meat eater, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy a vegan meal. The food is nothing I can't make at home, so I didn't find it particularly special. However, for a vegan joint it's not that bad...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tom and I both ordered their enchiladas, a drink each, and dessert and our bill came to something like $60 bucks. Seemed outrageous, but then again, it's LA, right? Our server suggested we try the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go after a stressful day or any other time that you are craving comfort food. They have it - and you wont feel guilty about eating it. They have meat loaf, a TV dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious vegan food, but prepare yourself for adventurous mixtures of nuts, spices, grains and meat substitutes. Everything is fresh and surprisingly hearty.Reminds me of Cafe Gratitude, for those...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People were in a circle OMing after eating here. I found it to be tasty and the staff to be really nice although it was back in February.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to say it, but this place fulfilled my low expectations, based on my stereotype of hippy food joints. Don't get me wrong, I lean hard to the left. I grew up in a household where "Eat More...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nope, not a vegetarian...and this won't be the place to convert me.It was a bit of a time warp back to early days of vegetarian food...not very flavorful or particularly creative. We ordered a satay...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People who eat at vegan and/or vegetarian restaurants are not all tree-hugging, tarot-card-believing, Wiccan-ceremony-attending, earth-nuzzling, disturbingly-forced-smile-wearing,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why isn't there one (or two) in Berkeley? Or San Francisco??Well worth the (short) drive from Thousand Oaks, where we could have sat by the pool until our flight. But I had heard too much about this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Why'd I wait so long to go here? Actually most of the raving I've heard is about the WeHo location but I happened to be on the west-west-side so I came here with my fav gal pal. Per tradition,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seattle's Cafe Flora, meet Real Food Daily. I think that you'll find that you're both WAY overrated.Yes, I'm not among the RFD boosters. I haven't been there in a few years, but, during an LA trip...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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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....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yay, best veg resturant I've been to in the la area (sorry follow your heart). I dined on a sunny pre-flight morning (well around 1130am) and was seated with my then boyfriend, now good friend, in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our server was friendly, well I mean every greeting came with a cheery stare and the words 'friends', as in 'how are we doing, friends?' But Sanaz and I liked him.And he was efficient when Sanaz found...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my all-time favorite vegan restaurant!!! i used to live in santa monica and i would come here frequently. now i live in s.f. and i miss this restaurant so much!!! i just got back from a 6...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vegetarianism has the highest rate of recidivism... Higher than any drug addiction of alcohol. Yes, they've done studies on this. If you become vegetarian and start eating tempeh, buying hemp...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5/24/07I sat at the counter...good 'cause the waitress working the counter was a real sweetheart and checked on me regularly. Those kind of periodic visits make me feel cared about. She had a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good spot for vegetarians (though a place like Souen in NYC provides much broader appeal). The miso soup is hearty and the Salisbury Seitan is tasty (the key is the gravy, since the seitan...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i actually love the food here but i had one bad experience and i really can't go back. i would go to a different location but i cannot go back to this one, even though it's the closest one to me....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been a fan of meat knock-offs. As I've said in other reviews, if I wanted to eat meat, I would. I'd much rather have a tofu dish that was meant to be a tofu dish rather than a tofu dish...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even if you aren't a vegetarian, this place will satisfy you. The food is so filling and flavorful and the nachos are fantastic.I could literally eat here everyday, thats how much I love it. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meet Stephy S. She's a die-hard carnivore who loves a good juicy medium rare steak, a crispy skinned roasted chicken or a buttery raw fish dish on just about any day of the week. She loves her cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a Friday night and the place was packed. The food and service were both good for the most part. The main problem was just dealing w/ all the other customers.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are not vegan go here. If you are go here. OK. Just go here. Taco the Town as well as the nachos are my favorite. If you wanna go really healthy get the real food meal. It's tasty but I warn...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a 4-5 times in the past year, as I have a friend who loves the place, but I can't say that I've ever had anything that was good enough that I'd want to make a note of it to recommend to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to order the Farm Chop salad three times a week for lunch--- it's great. The sandwiches are also very tasty and give a great, ephemeral "virtuous" feeling. The vegetarians in my office were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Vegan for everyone. No one will go away unhappy. not to mention totally bitchin prices on wines. both locations are stellar. Great staff and roseberry tea. Nachos are out of control to start....
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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maybe I'm not that much into health food - more looking for good vegetarian, than organic at all cost. I find them a bit pricey, and not everything tastes great. Service also a bit blah.
menupages.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes yes yes! Delicious vegan foods for EVERYONE, not just veggie heads. I had the best nachos I have ever had in my LIFE, & yes, that's my vegetarian & non-vegetarian life. Who knew Cashew Cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
San Francisco would seriously benefit from a Real Food Daily. It rocks. Plain and simple. It's far superior to Herbivore. Their food is so incredibly fresh, tasty, and inventive. One of the best meals...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Every time I come here I'm very happy with the food I order BUT am also really annoyed with how long it took. Seriously, why does it take so long? It's also kind of a noisy, ugly space. And a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a vegetarian, but this place makes me 'not mind' considering to be one ... if only I was able to eat their food 24/7. Very healthy place to choose your daily greens and fibers. Everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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They don't do reservations for after 7. And they'll let you wait for an hour or more if you have a group of 5. They don't have a really good policy - about 10 groups that came after me jumped ahead. It's just...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little place with extra seating on top, nice menu, not the cheapest, but really awesome vegetarian food. Got the cookbook, its pretty cool and some of those recipies look easy to make.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with other reviewers--this is *the spot* to get vegan food in the L.A. area. The ONLY downside is the prices, which run a bit high for my student-loan budget. (Unlike some veg*n spots,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This weeks special the Green Glo or something is soooooo good. It's an enchilada with beans and rice. Get it with the cheese sauce. You won't regret it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I've eaten at this place four times now, I have sufficient data to assess and review it. The only thing you need to know going into it is this: Salisbury Seitan. Goodness gracious. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a vegitarian, so as an "outsiders" opinion, this place is great. Some of their dishes are a little too much for me, but their basics are unique and tasty. I feel so frikin healthy when I eat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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The food was whatever. Nothing really special or memorable. The servers are very helpful for first time diners...they have a bar & is near the 3rd st. so you can work off that food! the servers did seem a bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent tasting vegan food, but who can afford $28 for a "hamburger"?
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i wish i could give this place 4.5 stars -- i liked it a lot, but i don't think i quite liked it at that 5-star level. pretty tiny, with just one bathroom (which was super annoying) but the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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RFD is one of the best organic vegan restaurants in Los Angeles. Even non-vegans will find something on the diverse men. It isn't all hardcore tempeh, sea vegetables and brown rice, which by the way...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
COPIED AND PASTED FROM www.realfood.com:This hip, eclectic hot spot attracts the someday to the everyday vegetarian, celebrities, trendsetting young eaters with sophisticated palates, and the mature...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When do we get one of these in New York City?!?!This restaurant rules. The food is vegan and delicious. The Yerba Mate Latte is phenomenal. The fresh juice is to die for. And the beach is only a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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I love eating here. It's one of the few places that you could totally pig out and feel good about it. Everytime i eat here, i always have this nice smell on my hands for the rest of the day. the "burger with...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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I went to Real Food Daily with a couple of my strict vegetarian friends expecting a boring dinner of sprouts and lettuce. To my surprise, Real Food Daily had an extensive menu and every item that was brought...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2005
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My favorite restaurant in Santa Monica. Finally someone makes food that is very healthy (vegan, made of all organic ingredients) and incredibly delicious. Lunch and dinner times the place is full (so ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place rocks the casbah. i actually insist on eating meat on a constant basis.. infact.. i have a custom diet.. it's called the colour diet.. it consist of red meat, white russians, and brown...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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VERY DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY FOOD IS SERVED HERE. IF YOU ARE A VEGETARIAN, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO. THE MENU DESCRIBES THE FOOD WELL. PRICES ARE REASONABLE.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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By far the freshest and most satisfying food anywhere. Try the SM location or the one up the street from the Beverly Center. You are missing out on the best of L.A. if you've never gone to Real Food Daily!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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Often healthy means lacking in flavor but not at Real Food Daily. I almost always order Stir it Up with either the rice or the noodles and it's heaven every time. Even the tofu cheesecake and cookies with no...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2005
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This was recommended to me by several people and it is great! If you're looking for a healthy, organic meal full of vegetables, this is the place to go. Try the tofu cheesecake for dessert - it is amazing and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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I love Real Food Daily. The food is fresh and so delicious, particularly considering it's vegetarian. I recommend the faux-reuben sandwich, and you must try the mashed potatoes. Amazing. Although it sounds...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a vegetarian, and going to places like this where everything is edible is great. It's actually just down the street so I visit it often. Taste wise it's good to great, though I find that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2005
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Real Food Daily is a wonderful place for vegans and vegetarians to eat, but the price of the meal can easily creep up on you if you are not careful. Overall, the food is excellent, but a little on the plain...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2005
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This is my absolute, favorite restaurant. I am a vegan and this place has the best mock "meats" I have ever had. The service is pretty good and you can actually drink the water, they must have some great...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2005
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Best vegan fare in Los Angeles. All the food has a gourmet quality to it, and is made with mostly organic ingredients. The Japanese cold noodles are great, as is the TV dinner. Be sure to get some carrot juice...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2004
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Me and a friend went here and the food was great! I liked the atmosphere the service was good also. Now I go everytime I visit Los Angeles I go to this restaurant and their other locations. The food is unique...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2003
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There are some good items on the menu: a very basic mashed potatoes with a rich gravy and seitan burrito. Then there are the clumsy daily specials you should stay clear of. Service is often pretty bad and is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2002
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Food was excellent, service was good, however the food was a little more than I expected to pay.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2002
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real vegan...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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what began as a food delivery service in malibu (for such high-profile clients as barbra streisand and al pacino) is now a comfy and pleasant restaurant near the third street promenade. though ann gentryis...
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