Simply wholesome always was one of my favorites over the years. I’m from San Francisco so every time I was in town I would stop here. Since the pandemic the food has changed or maybe the cooks but it definitely does not taste how it use to. The last few times I went, the patties are dry and not like they use to be. :(
Great Prices, super healthy food, Amazing customer service, & Ill be back to try more stuff when I visit LA. You have to try them when you visit. I didnt care for the rice & peas, it was too sweet & cinnamony. I like mines more savory. The desserts are good & I liked my chicken fajitas wrap. Loved the Vegan cookies!
One of the very best places to eat in Los Angeles.Weather you need an all natural market, a snack, hydration or dinner look no further. Vegan, Vegetarian, or Carnivore expansive menu to cater to all.Try the Jerk Chicken or Spinach patties,Fresh Smoothies, the Burritos are my personal favorite that I add a ton of vegetables too.Support Local Businesses. Support Black Owned. Support Community
Simply Wholesome is the Best and Hippest place in Los Angeles for healthy food and nutritional education. You get a 2 for 1 experience. I love how they have pivoted during Covid.Walking into the restaurant side of the establishment is relaxing and cozy. They have tables with plants, energy crystals and inspirational quotes. All of which is lit with tiny led lights. As a customer I can feel the love and serenity in the atmosphere at Simply Wholesome. Its simply my favorite for a BLACK owned longstanding business promoting wellness in the community.
Great food! It just seem like everytime i go there, black girls/ women attitudes be rude and not welcoming at the register.. We should do better towards are people
The vegetarian hamburger is out of this world. It was so......... tasty. Please go there and try it.💕
This is a great place love the drinks. I wish I could go in and remodel for them I am a designer so I would just love to get my hands on it! The waits can be long at times but as the say good things come to those who wait!
The food is good but honestly who wants to spend money where the costumer service is AWFUL . It’s not a welcoming environment. For this place to sell high vibration foods / products . The energy of the employees are always off .
Amazing Amazing Amazing the Pattys are better than before more variety, fresh and tasty. Its been years ago since Ive been but it was well worth the wait. Distance makes the heart grow fonder. But I definitely wouldnt advise anyone to wait or Distance yourself from here. I will definitely be back soon
Great food! I’ve had a couple of their breakfast sandwiches… and spicy means spicy, so be warned. Plus all the pills and potions for your health... support local business!
Good place to get natural herbs, vitamins and supplements. Juice bar and good patties. Staff is helpful and friendly.
Simply Wholesome is the perfect name for this restaurant. From the food to the decor down to the plants and every little trinket, this place feels like home. The staff are always friendly and polite which makes each visit a delightful experience. The owners are hands-on which is refreshing. Ive tried a good number of items on the menu and I have not been disappointed. Their spinach patties are my favorite and the smoothies are simply delicious! The adjacent store is equally a treat as its stocked with a huge variety of supplements and healthy items youll love. Try them...youll be back again!
I love this place, come here frequently. They even know my order when I call it in I’m here that often..Today my experience wasn’t pleasant & I wasn’t satisfied with my service at all. Cashier was very rude, didn’t get her name. I come in the morning time & staff is always friendly and really respectful. I spoke with the “manager” and he was pretty cool about it, listened and apologized on her behalf. I’ll be coming back but for a customer who spends money I didn’t feel respected. This doesn’t change my opinion on the actual establishment itself.
The manager April is not employed here any longer. The owner doesnt visit like he used to. The NOI doesnt open the shoppers car doors any longer. The smoothies are decent. Good products. Expensive.
Always love stopping by here when we visit LA. We didnt know to order ahead of time as there was a very long wait time but well worth it. This time I tried the vegan crab cakes and they were AMAZING!!!! Of course I got a spinach patty as we were waiting for an appetizer. We even saw actor Wesley Snipes so that was a treat!
Was in the neighborhood visiting a friend. My girlfriend and I went here for lunch. What a treasure. Staff was polite the food was delicious. Next time Im in the area I would definitely go by there again.
Most reliable place in LA for seamoss! They have 2 refrigerators fully stocked 🎉
I love coming here whenever Im in LA. I love the environment and rich black culture. Covid has changed the wait times but thats pretty much everywhere so I think customers sometimes forget. I applaud the management new and the staff for keeping it up! The restaurant industry right now needs our support. Big Up to Simply Wholesome! I WILL be back soon.
I love this place per usual. Today, I purchased three different types of sea moss gel, and I am highly impressed with them and the flavors. I also purchased the Island Spice juice, and completely underestimated the flavor.Its powerful, but you can tell its going to do wonders for the body. When it comes to the customer service of this place, I can never truly tell who is being hospitable and who is it.Most of the people that work here seem like they read your energy first to know how to respond to you, and that is not what hospitality and customer service should be about. No matter what energy your customer gives off, as an employee, you are always the bigger and better person.Outside of that, I have no major complaints. I was highly delighted today when I received a complimentary tote bag from them after making my purchase. It made my day!
When you come here, you know your doing something Great for your body. In either the restaurant or the store.
Food was good!! Nice customer service and food was amazing, this was my first time in LA and my auntie took me and my family to this restaurant and the food was delicious! I highly recommend!!
Smoothie number 10 is 1 of the best smoothies that Ive had there and the chicken patties are awesome 👌
That was my first time eating there and I must say I got a vegan burrito and it was one of the best Ive had thus far
Chicken patty was awesome! I shall return! Clean place. Received food fast. I appreciated this because I didnt have much time to wait.
Love this place the hot food they serve is good and the organic health products you get from there
Great food.....great service.....not only can you feed your stomach but also your mind
Most of the time I just get the Spinach Jamaican Patty. It seems like its recently been less filling in the patty. I got introduced to the bean pie recently and it is delicious. So now thats now my go to. Have to go elsewhere for the Jamaican patty. The service is good!
Mouth watering appetizing shake me ups woo-hoo.
You WILL WAIT forever! Thats a promise. Good food though. Bring some yarn and you can knit a sweater while you wait! 🤓💅🛀🧣👕🕦
This is where my favorite restaurant/store have everything I need and more little pricey but you pay for what you get and Ill leave out of there pleasantly happy
This place is awesome and it has a cafe as well Staff is very knowledgeable and phenomenal. A great place to shop if youre vegan vegetarian and they also have a great book selection. Frozen food section. Health and beauty section.
Always consistent and a great stop for healthy eats, protein smoothies and shopping at the health store across the way makes it all convenient. Btw did I mention its Black Owned.
They didnt have the vitamins i needed; they are very over-priced and the guy who rung my purchase had a very nasty disposition, like he was doing me a favor to charge me nearly $70 for 16oz of Sea Moss and 8oz jar of elderberry syrup. i dont go unless i feel i have to
This place is pretty amazing and the service is one of the best. I strongly recommend you try this place out when you have a chance.
Just had the worst experience everrr at this storeAs my family and I are walking in to the store a male worker outside the store approaches us, shouting to wear a face mask and starts getting very confrontational about it, I don’t have a problem respecting a store’s policy but when you have a worker getting personal with customers over mask that’s not ok. The employee continued to harass us and threatened to “PUT A BULLET IN OUR HEAD” all because of a face mask. This behavior from an employee should be unexceptional especially in front of a kid. This is a health food store and that’s how employees treat the customers. I was very excited to shop there for my first time but I will never come back! You lost business!
A great place for a vegan meal or vegetarian. They also are a health food store, just like sprouts and they sell books. I enjoyed my meal there. I had salmon croquettes and scrambled eggs. Came with grits and potatoes. Ive had pattie style croquettes, none quite like this. But they were flavorful. Delicious perfectly cooked scrambled eggs with onions and peppers. And well seasoned potatoes. A very tasty meal. The greens however were bitter and I dont like the taste of quinoa but Ive read its very healthy, I just cant get past the taste. Overall, I had an excellent meal and I reccomend this place .
I come on the weekends after our beach fitness classes with T3 Power Ready-- even though were soo hungry after our workout, the additional distance driving in from the beach is worth it!! Their double lentil burger with sweet potato fries is THE BEST!!!I also love the community feeling of this place, supporting a black-owned business, and their excellent supply of health+wellness products.
The food was delicious. I purchased the sea moss gel and omg!! That sea moss gel relieved and cooled my sunburned face. I purchased the cell food sea moss with burdock root and bladder wrack inside and applied to my face. Omg!! Omg!!
Its often hard to find a restaurant that puts equal care into their veg or vegan dishes as their meat dishes–thats not the case at Simply Wholesome. My first time eating at Simply Wholesome was at 8pm on a Friday. It was quite busy, but vibrant would be a better word: lots of people, friendly conversations, and nice music playing.I waited in line for a few minutes to place my order of blackened tofu, with plantains and peas and rice on the side. The person at the counter confirmed that everything I ordered was vegan. I browsed the impeccably clean market joining the restaurant while I waited, and my food was brought to me after about 15 minutes.What an appealing plate! The tofu slices were huge and the veggies looked bright and fresh. Some of the plantains were more rare while others well done–a nice mix.Everything tasted as great as it looked. Tofu can be tricky to make interesting, but the chefs here succeeded with great spicing and perfect grilling. The spinach had a good amount of mushrooms mixed in, plus a weapons-grade dose of garlic. Steamed veggies werent mushy at all. The peas and rice was a bit oversalted, but still had complex flavor. And the plantains... Perfection.I also received great service from the staff. Despite how busy it was, two different people came to check on me during my meal. I was a newcomer, but it seemed they knew everyone else by name, adding to the friendly vibe.Simply Wholesome could also be named Simply Delicious. Its not inexpensive but I felt I got what I paid for: healthy food prepared with care, and a full belly. I will certainly go back to try their other vegan options, plus enjoy the energetic atmosphere and service. Thank you Simply Wholesome!
Usually pretty tasty spinach poes are my fave. Make sure you check your food before you leave the lot.
Every body is super nice there, really good costumer service except for the cashier shes too rude the other cashier from the market hes adorable!!!
Jamaican jerk chicken patty definitely clears my sinuses ha ha its spicy . The curry chicken patty is a healthy option . The smoothies are yummy carribean is my favorite. Four stars just because sometimes the wait sucks
If I had extra 1,000 to spend. I would totally spend it all. Between the the delicious food and the store. You are winning. Health is wealth, at Simple Wholesome
The best Jaican patties I never tried!!! ❤
Great place for health and hair products. Food is great as well!
I have been a patron for over 30yrs. This place is an oasis for good and healthty food, drinks, products, and books... they keep a crowd, so be prepared to wait 😉
Absolutely delicious! So fresh and I could taste the love. Going back for more for dinner since Im in town. I had the veggie patty Carribean tacos
I have never been to Simply wholesome but, I do order from their store online. Each package I have received is packed with care and they even add free samples. I always get my product in a timely fashion. I am not only satisfied with the product but also the community I experience VIA USPS. That says a lot. Thank you!
This place the most important business for health minded individuals. Different health foods etc. Ive never had a vegan taco before but it was the bomb. My favorite is the Sea Moss drink. I was introduced to Dr. SEBI and his health products which worked. And Sea Moss was a big seller for men. Simply Wholesome sells the Sea Moss drinks and Ive been hooked since 1994. They also carry a large variety of herbs, cleansers, you name it if it deals with helping you live they have it.I also love the different essential body oils, African Jewelry. Man I can go on and on, so Ill stop you go and visit the location on overhill and Slauson. Its best to call your order in because the wait time is off the chain. So call your order in. Enjoy!!!!
Food was decent, though I ordered a salad wrap and it was wet and soggy even though I got the dressing on the side :/ staff ignored us even after several attempts to get their attention (we ordered by phone for pickup)
This is the perfect place for getting healthy food and healthy products.
Great customer service! Delicious Fish Tacos! And...get yourself a Bean Pie that are lined up @ the check out counters! C U AGAIN SOON...
Staff was nice. The only item I didnt care for was the mac and cheese. There was no cheese on it and it was incredibly salty. Other than that, the Wednesday Special meal was good.
The staff is polite, personable and professional. Very pleased with the safe practices and social distancing. Food is good too. Tip: spinach, cabbage and fish pies; all three are delicious. You cant order them over the phone alone; they will include them with a full order of food. Call ahead, though, their policies may change. Worth stopping by
Great place to get my pattie fix in LA.
Awesome store with all your herbs need. Im from Vegas so went over to check them out.
Very polite customer service and good healthy choice type food
As always my Enchiladas were great.
The best! A restaurant on one side and a store on the other. Theyve been there for over 35 years and never disappoints. Accessories, healthy products, you name it. Black-owned as well. Love it there
Greatest Food and terrific VIBES. Ambiance is perfect, live music and educational material on how to eat to live.
Todays experience with simply wholesome thats very poor I waited 40 minutes and my turkey burger was cold I got my money back
Great place, great food, great customer service!
First time here, i had a bbq chicken pattie, chicken curry pattie and a jerk chicken pattie.Pastry was flaky flavorful and yum,fillings were all perfect.I will go back ..often..probably the best patties i ever had👍👍
Delicious drinks and food! One stop for all your supplements as well.
One of LAs best kept secrets. Healthy smoothies and other foods. Great reggae music was playing and the staff was smiling and wonderful.
Tried their new vegan crab cakes. I am not a vegan or vegetarian, but I quite enjoyed it. Very flavorful.
Huge & Secure dispensary. They do it all there. GROW, PROCESS, Package and Sell. As you can see I didnt get in. I forgot my id. Dont ASK. ( No cookies today.) But they do deliver! So theres the light at the end of the cookie bag!
This is the best place to find what you need for better healthHttps://Your education.Training
In Love with this place. i Love everything about it from the staff, the fresh produce, shelf-products, merch and cooked food. i have to say this place makes being black and health conscious that much more better. A breath of fresh air knowing that there is a place like this that helps prevent the generational health crisis that so many of us in the black community are accustomed to.
Two stores in one; a health food market (vitamins, juice, etc.) and restaurant that caters to the community. The restaurant side gets busy, and you can beat the wait by phoning in your order. Parking is also a struggle, since there arent enough spaces. The food is tasty. Keep in mind most health food stores are expensive and this one follows suite.
Great food. Will be glad when it gets back to normal
Just ate here for the first time. I have to say that the plate i ordered was Magnificent. I truly enjoyed my food. Ill recommend this spot as A1. Thank You.
Healthy choices with a store attached they have very knowledgeable staff to help you out of any health crisis and get on a better road in heath
I absolutely love this place. The food is fresh and it taste amazing. Everyone who works there are wonderful people! One of my favorite restaurants well done Wholesome!! My order since this review is so popular2 Jerk Chicken patties with vegan sauceAnd the amazing peaches and berry smoothie
Had a lot of food there and everything tastes amazing! Its flavorful, natural and fresh and I guarantee you will become a consistent customer. Staff is also very friendly and handles business efficiently.
Pricey but wholesome
Protein shake was delicious. Fries r better than any other fries Ive tasted.
They need a better entry protocol.customets should not to have to ask what line to access entry. The person working the door should instruct customers
Simply Wholesome is always essential. The energy and positive vibes emanating from that space — imagined and tangible — is potent, palpable, and rejuvenating. I got Kombucha, and hair oil today. Peace!
There prices are kinda high but they do have anything you need as far a health issue and staying healthy
Im here twice a month for the food. Love the Sunday platter with the grill salmon an rice and beans. Theres usually a line but it moves very fast. Front security staff is also always very helpful to everyone. Overall Great experience every visit.
Just a Beautiful Place to shop
It was great.. Food is always great.. Customer Service is still top tier in spite of current global situation.
This is the best place to shop and eat if your a vegan or simply just want to eat healthy. You can also win here with vitamins and herbs,, but they do run outta stuff fast in the store.
This place is always good. A bit pricey but good. A little something for everyone. Quality made.