I've been to the other Novel Cafes in Santa Monica. This is more like a cafe/restaurant than the coffee/book house on Pier Ave but it is still very good. I see a lot of people going for lunch and dinner during the day, or stopping by in the morning for a quick cup of coffee/latte. The ambience is quite nice, again very different from the other two. I ate breakfast there, even though it was 2pm. Good eggs, great potatoes. I saw them bring out salads and burgers that looked INCREDIBLE though. So I guess that I am going back for those soon. Friendly wait staff and a really nice patio to eat out on during your lunch break. Highly recommend.
Pros: Fast Service, great food, nice alternative
Cons: Probably wouldn't study here.
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