Shoop's Delicatessen

One of the most consistently good breakfast spots in Santa Monica. Don’t think of it as a traditional deli, it is more so a breakfast and lunch spot that has a very large and diverse menu. One thing I love about this place is they have a lot of indoor and outdoor seating so whatever you’re in the mood for you’ll be able to get. Parking is also extremely easy, there is a giant pay lot directly behind the restaurant or you can look for metered street parking. Our waiter was extremely polite and everything that we ordered came out shortly after ordering it. Inside is pretty large, larger than it looks from the street, so they can host many different sized groups. For this visit, I ordered one of their most famous dishes, which is the Pancakes with Bacon inside it. As you would guess they wer

Really good food on a nice patio! I got the nellish and the smoked salmon was great! My friend got the vege clevelandet which was insanely good - didn't taste like a fake meat sandwich at all. Plus they have a grocery area with some fun products

This place is awesome; the smoked salmon is incredible and all the veggies are so fresh, it’s amazing. Everyone who works here is also extremely sweet. Would absolutely recommend!!

We sat right beside the kitchen and watched the three gentlemen work super hard to create delicious, fresh food. Lovely cafe with a non-pretentious vibe. Really enjoyed it!

Came here curious after hearing about their Euro-style menu and figured I’d try something different from the usual Santa Monica brunch rotation. It’s definitely a cute spot with a relaxed vibe, and the menu has some interesting offerings — I got the salmon pancake and my friend tried one of the open-faced sandwiches. The food was… fine. Not bad, not amazing. Portions were on the smaller side for what you’re paying, and the flavor didn’t really wow me the way I hoped it would. Like, I appreciate the concept — but it didn’t totally land. Same goes for the service: polite, but a little scattered and slow. That said, I like that they offer vegan options and try to do something different, so I’m not mad at it. I just don’t think it’s a place I’d go out of my way for again. Solid if you’re nea