Simply Wholesome

Truth be told, if I lived in this area & could afford it, I'd be here every day! Delicious food, chill vibe, friendly staff and plenty of seating. I enjoyed the B-Hold smoothie (almond mylk, banana ice & peanut butter), chicken fajita wrap & cobbler. Can't wait to try more items. So much soul in this place!Also, as a self-proclaimed "Nutri-nerd" ("a nutritionist who highly appreciates a solid menu offering and has the tendency to "geek out" on certain things", haha!), I loved the fact their default sweetener is honey (as agave is not ideal for liver health, amongst many other things... although it does have more health benefits than straight-up sugar!) On that note, while it's easy to debate the "perfect" ingredients, at the end of day nourishing your body with primarily healthy nutrients helps to ensure your body can process treats, with sugar or agave, if that's your thing. Life's too short to overthink your diet. I decided many years ago to be a "flexitarian" consuming a variety of foods, with gratitude.Bon Appétit & may you enjoy these straight-up, delicious soul food & beverage offerings! It's easy to see why they've beeb around for 40+ years.

*writing this review while eating We Are One on the menu* Ok okayyy, yes...they take FOREVER! Like they're growing the greens in the back forever. Like Thanksgiving day forever. BE PREPARED TO WAIT AND RELAX. Cause it's going to be the best pesca/vege/vegan thing you've ever eaten. When I'm in the Valley I let the hippies at Follow Your Heart make my vegan food. But BayBeeee!!! When I'm in LA, I sit my lil impatient butt down and wait on Simply Wholesome. Health meets flavor equals time. Eat a Jamaican patty while you wait and sit down. Watch the cars from the balcony or something. I PROMISE it's worth the wait. You're welcome!

First time here and it wasn't bad! The line wasn't too long when I arrived, but ordering felt a little chaotic. There's a screen between you and the person taking your order, which makes it hard to hear, especially with the music playing in the background. But it was fairly busy, so the food took some time to come out. It also was very difficult to hear my name getting called when my food was ready since I was sitting outside on the patio.I ordered a jerk chicken patty and the grilled salmon sandwich with a side of fruit salad. The patty was great, and I'd definitely come back just for those and try different flavors next time. The grilled salmon sandwich was pretty food as well, although just slightly salty. And I did find a small bone in my fisI could have done without the fruit salad, which was a mixture of pineapple and coconut that I wasn't expecting and hadn't seen before.I liked the vibe of this place and next time I'd love to check out the attached health food store. They have a very extensive menu of various health food items and beverages!

It's been pre-covid since I last walked in here. Proceeded to order the jerk chicken patty & a small nl#47 detox with no Ginger or added sugar. And while the wait was a little over 15 to 20 minutes, it was well worth it. To me the bottom line here is you're coming here to have an enjoyable meal or drink, and good things take time. Congratulations to simply wholesome obesity and celebrated their 40th anniversary. I remember back in the day this spot used to be called The Witch Stand. Colonial solid experience.

I had such mixed feelings about my visit! My curry patty was outstanding! The juices I purchased for my father were a hit and the person who ordered the shrimp wrap was also very happy. My salmon croquette breakfast was terrible! The croquettes were burnt on the outside and mushy inside and they had 99% filler really no salmon at all. The grits had zero butter, salt or pepper, the potatoes weren't good and the eggs were runny. The turkey burger was okay but the fries were steamed and soggy. I love certain items here but it's truly hit it miss. I'll keep supporting and purchasing the patties because they are phenomenal as well as the juices! The service is great and parking is ample, I also love the book selection!

Came here to try the famous Jamaican patties and smoothies. I ordered jerk chicken, curry chicken, and seafood patties. My favorite was the jerk chicken. Hot and savory with a perfectly golden and fluffy crust. The filling of the other two patties was okay but not as impressive. I ordered the Caribbean Sunrise smoothie, and it was super refreshing. Will be back for more patties and smoothies in the future!

I absolutely love this place as a variety of different options for people that do not eat meat as well as meat eaters. The staff is very knowledgeable and always offer. Great recommendations. There's always live music playing as well as seating, indoor and outdoor and there's plenty of parking. They're super welcoming to all which I greatly appreciate.

I have been coming to Simply Wholesome for years. I love that is black owned and geared toward health and wellness. I ordered the spinach and curry chicken patties per usual and I love the sea moss smoothie but they didn't have any more this particular Sunday. It's always packed on the weekends. The wait was short so I was able to get my food quickly. Once I opened my patties up in the car, I noticed they were burnt and were filled lightly to my dismay. I don't know what happened this particular day because I've never had my food be like that before so hopefully they can improve.However, the store can use a bit of re-branding. The menu sign hasn't been updated for years and it is falling apart. The furniture is dilapidated and could be replaced. I would suggest a digital menu board. The employees are always nice. It would be easier to identify them if they all had a Simply Wholesome branded T-shirt, though. Also embossed or foil printed paper bags for the food would be more instagram-able.The atmosphere is always very heartwarming and culturally engaging.

I just love Simply Wholesome! I've been going since 18, and its been my go-to spot ever since. Great food , friendly service, and the ambience is amazing- its such a vibe!I recently got a vest from there, and I love it. My daughter loves it too and keeps trying to take it from me, lol i also have sweatshirts and other apparel from there, and they'er all great quality.Overall, this is just one of my favorite spots in LA.from: T Kelly ..."A Mother's Touch Child Care"

I have been coming to Simply Wholesome for over 30 years and the quality of the food and the market is always superior. Today I ordered for pickup and Medina was amazing. She was so sweet and patient as my order was long. Tony is also very nice every time we visit. Thank you for being a staple in our family!