Lemonade

Even if I didn’t live across the street, Lemonade would absolute be a go-​to for me. The «portions» rotates seasonally and they’re always more than happy to let you sample one (or two… Or three…). Do yourself a favor and try the ruffle Mac n cheese. The grilled cheese is also delicious. One of my current favorite portions is the Mexican Butternut Squash. And don’t forget to try some lemonade — again you can sample as many as you like. I love the coconut apple and blueberry mint. The kind and courteous staff really round out a great experience.

The first time I came to lemonade I was disgusted by what I found in my bread and swore to never return but soon gave this place another try while it was the only thing nearby at the time and I loved it! I always order the sandwich with the shredded chicken and the pesto and it’s just too good. I’m not 100% sure what the name of it was called but it’s worth every penny! Also the lemonades here are THE BEST lemonades I ever tried in my life, I opened my self up to trying the carrot ginger one and it was beyond fantastic I drank it all in less than 3 minutes. So good will be back :)

Sigh… I lived right across from this gem for 3 years and I miss it so much! Just a perfect spot if you want a healthy lunch that’s also interesting and lively. Nothing worse than an uninspired salad! This place keeps things fresh and creative. I bought the cookbook for my mom because we’re just both so in love with the food here. I would definitely describe it as Southern California fresh cuisine. Lots of fusion here, sort of an Asian-​meets-​Tuscan-​meets-​farmers-​market-​style vibe. Their simmering Creuset pots always have some delicious concoction brewing, and if you love a good Truffle Mac n’ Cheese, theirs is hard to beat. They have an excellent selection of fruit/​herb lemonades, although I usually ask them to put only half in the glass and I fill the rest with water. They are extremely concentrated and sweet so diluting makes them a lot cleaner tasting.
Upscale cafeteria food in Southern California– one of my fave simple pleasures in life.

Parking is a pain in this neighborhood but we were lucky to find a spot. Delicious sandwiches and sides. The Mac and cheese has a heavy hint white truffle oil which my little girl didn’t care for.

Such a great spot! Healthy food selections and if you haven’t been to lemonade and wondering what the food is about its is basically an eclectic mix of dishes from all over the world. Foods from places like Basque in Spain to Kimchi from Korea.
The atmosphere is hella casual and the food is great for a lunch break or even a casual meet up.

Half of my Instagram feed lately are friends taking photos of Lemonade… and I don’t mean Beyonce’s new album. This place is one of the trendiest eateries in SoCal. It’s cafeteria style… but not your typical cafeteria. Everything is seasonal and fresh. No processed junk here.
Think comfort food without the guilt.
On this occasion I was with family members with varying pallets. Lemonade was a quick detour off the freeway and relatively simple to find parking. (Pro Tip: don’t even bother with that private lot next to Lemonade. It’s never empty and a bitch to get in and out. Instead make a left at the light and park in the public parking area. Just don’t forget to validate your parking!).
My first visit was overwhelming to say the least. Rows and rows of delicious looking salads and pasta dishes. Further down were custom sandwiches that changed often. Next to that, the brasserie with plenty of meaty dishes, mac’n’chese, and chili. I wanted to be absolutely certain I knew what I was doing, so of course I asked. The employees were extremely helpful in explaining the process and in no time flat I had two salads and a mac n cheese picked out.
Next up, figuring out which delicious lemonade would pair well with my Sobe noodles and Watermelon radish edamame. Guava limeade was the clear winner. Seriously — this stuff was Heavenly! I only wish they’d go light on the ice.
Prices are SoCal typical. A little high for a quick lunch. But don’t let that deter you from trying this satisfying spot. With locations popping up all over SoCal, and now NorCal, there’s no reason not to try it at least once!

Watermelon Radish with ahi tuna, snap peas, and black sesame ginger– looks prettier than it tastes– skip it
Red miso beef short rib was delicious
Chicken basque was a little dry on the inside but the marinade was flavorful
White truffle mac and cheese is a must get
Cucumber mint and Blueberry mint lemonade
Avocado, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, and lime dressing is also good
Pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes
Everything except for the watermelon radish was good for a cafeteria style place. A little expensive I thought for what you get but something good to try.

This place is SO GOOD. Always on my to-​do list when I come down to SoCal on road trips. The employees are always friendly and get you through the process of ordering quickly and efficiently. The ambience of the place is casual and comfortable, and the variety of foods, desserts, and beverages to choose from is great so you never get bored of the menu.
The entrees are the best part. I have tried this place multiple times to confidently say no matter how questionable the entrée looks through the glass, once it enters your mouth you will have to learn to never judge a food by its appearance. Super healthy and lean entrees that satisfy even with the fact that most of them are plant-​based.
The desserts are also very cute, although I have only ever tried the macaron sandwiches. They are extremely large, and all of the flavors taste great, each filled with perfectly sweet and unartificial tasting flavors.
Lastly, the reason for its name, the variety of lemonades they have and the colorful array behind the counter are always so hard to say no to when you’re at the register paying. My personal favorite is the guava limeade, but nonetheless all the flavors are worth trying. Overall, this place is awesome and definitely worth your time!

This is were we first discovered an amazing thing to our taste buds. At first we didn’t know what it was and looking at all the choices we just picked what looked good.
You had me at first bite. It was so refreshing and flavorful. We definitely went back for more. The drinks are also good. I believe it could be better with some happy juice added.
— Very cute area
— Parking lot across
— great for lunch and takeout

Lemonade is so yummy and cute! Such a colorful place that you can’t just help but smile when walking in. My favorite is the jerk chicken! It’s sooooo yummy. I usually get a two choice plate and one of the choices always includes the chicken because its that yummy. Seriously, get the jerk chicken. I’ve tried the truffle mac and cheese which, in my opinion, is too hyped up. The seared ahi was pretty good from what I remember. I love that there are so many choices, even for people that don’t like «salad». Whatever you get, you won’t end up feeling gross full because nothing here is greasy or heavy.
My favorite lemonade has to be the blueberry mint… But they’re all so yummy I don’t think you can choose a wrong flavor. You can ask for samples too. The macarons here aren’t very good. They’re so big and cute but that’s all there is to it.
You can valet or street park here. I think last time I came here, we parked at the parking lot of the school (??) across the street. I can’t recommend it because I don’t know if its legal but… that’s what I did :~)

More than a few times I and my friends have felt a bit unwell after eating salads here so I chose truffle mac and cheese. Said to be «incredible,» I denied my better judgement by getting it, as it looked just about as sad and old as every hot dish always looks when I go into the various lemonades. I mean, on that basis you can call me an idiot for ordering something that looks really awful. So that admission made, let us get to the Mac and cheese. Basically it was cloying, heavy, lukewarm, and had the texture of oatmeal. It is pasta and cheese so overdone that it is homogenous. Now, I could go to the market and get a lean cuisine that has texture more recognizable to that of actual Mac and cheese.
I couldn’t even bring myself to order a braise because they looked like they had been sitting there for hours. Which I will bet money is true.

I definitely recommend checking them out for lunch or dinner. It’s casual and is the least inexpensive place in the neighborhood. Be sure
and ask to taste the different salads. Sitting outside is a good place to people watch weather permitting. Don’t leave without trying the truffle Mac n cheese. I can’t say I’ve ever tried the lemonade :-)

I’m laughing a little bit at how many times I used to eat here when I was living in LA. I would take Lemonade on road trips to Vegas, class, on my way to work. It’s a great/​affordable fast casual option. I’ve tried basically everything on the menu throughout my years of living in LA.
Here are the highlights:
1. Anything with avo
2. Kimchi noodles
3. Mushroom cous cous
4. Salmon everything
5. Blood orange lemonade
6. Truffle mac and cheese
I recommend going with the plates more than ordering a sandwich. It’s probably one of the best and healthiest lunch options you can get.

I came here after visiting the Getty Museum (about 10mins drive). I heard a lot good things about this place so decided to tried it out.
I love the modern and clean look of the restaurant and ordering is quick and easy.
Below is the food I ordered that I will share my opinion:
Bloody Orange Lemonade
This drinks is very fruity, and I could taste the natural sweet orange juice flavor and it is well balanced with the hint of sour lemonade. I would definitely recommend to try this one.
Guava Limeade
This drink is for sour lovers. I liked the guava flavor and texture of the drink, but it was personally too sour for me. If you prefer a sweet drink, tried Bloody Orange Lemonade instead.
Watermelon Radish, Ahi Tuna, Snap Peas, Black Sesame Ginger
This dish looks appealling but tastes funny. It has a really strong pungent smell from the radish and there was barely any ahi tuna in the dish. I would not recommend this dish.
Poached Salmon, Yukon Potatoes, Celery Root, Fresh Horseradish, Lemon
This dish is better. The way they prepared the potatoes makes it not so starchy, which I liked.
Overall the restaurant is very clean and well designed the but the food is just alright considering the price you pay.

I really want to love this place. Visually everything looks great but everything seems to lack taste. I’ve tried it a couple times thinking maybe I just ordered the wrong stuff. If healthy has to equate to no taste then I get it but otherwise I’m disappointed and I won’t go back.

While I like the décor and vibe of Lemonade, I am not a huge fan of cafeteria style food.
Even the hot dishes are only luke warm and the portions are small so order up.
I do like the lemonade and the service here.
The store is super clean and well kept, the lines move fast and they have a great staff working for them.
Now if only the food was a bit better I would be back for more other than drinks.

First time I’ve ever seen a Lemonade location that wasn’t busy, lol. Still good, nonetheless. One of my favorite places for sandwiches.
Came here after work with the fiancé, decided to grab some dinner before hot yoga. It was surprising to see it empty because all the Lemonade locations I go to usually have long lines. The staff wasn’t as friendly as our normal Lemonade locations. The person who helped us with our food did not look like he was happy working there. Usually, they are so friendly and loud and happy… he was there just to do his job. We asked for a couple of samples for different sides we haven’t tried before and he seemed annoyed… we asked for three. Then we ordered two sandwiches, the Caprese and El Tijuana. Then we got sides of cauliflower, beets, and soba noodles. All delicious! The El Tijuana was amazing… very flavorful! Soba noodles are also a must try!
Got watermelon lemonade as our drinks and tried the strawberry lemonade cupcake. Also very delicious!
Always a huge fan of lemonade, but will probably just got back to our normal locations, Studio City and Pasadena just because the vibe is better.

EAT THIS: salmon stuffed avocado, truffle mac and cheese, and any of the lemonades!
I really love this chain! There are a lot of tables inside and outside but definitely a lunch rush for all the professionals in the area looking for a quick and healthy to-​go option. The salmon stuffed avocado is my favorite! From the salads, we chose the sesame roasted carrots and edamame with snap peas. We also split the truffle Mac and cheese, and a grilled chicken sandwich with mozzarella, arugula, and pesto on ciabatta bread. Perfect for two with a lemonade to top! It cost a little under $ 30.
I rarely get so lucky with a perfect plate but I loved everything I ordered this time and would do the same again!

Am i missing something? Did i order the wrong things?
I’ve been wanting to try this spot for a really long time and finally decided to try it. Came on a Saturday afternoon — no line — nice seating outside. So far so good. All the food looked AMAZING. I honestly wanted to try everything.
We ordered :
— Soba Noodle, Kimchi Marinated Vegetables, Toasted Peanuts, Sesame: My favorite by far. The soba noodles weren’t real soba noodles. Soba = buckwheat noodles and these were more like noodles you put in chicken noodle soup. The flavor was good, bits of pickled cauliflour.
— Edamame, Snap Pea, Sunflower Sprouts, Carrots, Radish, Sesame: 2^nd runner up for the day. Very good light salad — protein packed.
— Red Miso Beef Short Rib: way too sweet but it would be good over rice or something to dilute the flavor a tad.
— Shaved Brussels Sprouts: not memorable. nothing special.
— Blackened Ahi, Sticky Rice, Mango: This is just weird. It looks SO pretty and delicious but it tasted nasty to me. The flavors did not go well together.
— Pineapple Chicken: Had a strong curry taste. I love curry but. yeah.
Parking across the street (remember to get it validated). Healthy? Not really. Overpriced? Yes. I don’t think I would come here again unless it is to try the Lemonade (which. i guess i should have ordered considering they named the establishment after it) but maybe next time (if there is one).

I love lemonade! I crave it all the time. I especially love their marketplace food items. They’re always really refreshing, unique, and healthy! This specific Lemonade has seating inside and a few tables outside. I prefer the Beverly Blvd. location because I feel like it has more of that LA feel, but the food quality is still the same!
They have a parking lot next to Lemonade, where they validate for two hours free. Or you can park across the street where there are metered spots. Watch the time because the meters only have a maximum of time. Set an alarm to remind yourself to add more quarters, so you avoid getting a ticket.
MARKETPLACE ITEMS: (These are what I’ve enjoyed, but *‘s are my all time faves).
—*Soba Noodle, Kimchi Marinated Vegetables, Toasted Peanuts, Sesame: YUM: D
—Broccoli, Ricotta, Champagne
—*Cauliflower, Golden Raisins Almonds, Curry: CURRY: D
—Oxnard Strawberries, Wild Arugula, Blue Cheese, Sherry
—*New Mexican Chili Roasted Butternut Squash white corn: IT HAS CORN NUTS: D
MAC N CHEESE: I like the mac n cheese! It’s good!
WHITE TRUFFLE MAC N CHEESE: It’s a stronger cheesy taste. It’s good too!
BRAISED BBQ BRISKET: Not a huge fan of it. It’s on the stronger bbq taste of it. I can handle it in a sandwich, but not served by itself.
LEMONADES: I’ve tried them all already, but these are my favorite two.
—Blood Orange: I love the flavor in this drink. I’m not even in love with the fruit, but I definitely love this. It’s not as sour as the other drinks, which is why I like it.
—Hibiscus: I haven’t seen it in a while, but it was my first favorite. It’s really good and I think it’s a seasonal drink in the summer.
Stop by and see what the hype is all about. (: