Courtyard Kitchen in Santa Monica! A brand new hidden gem for brunch and lunch
Last weekend, running through the list of neighborhood spots for brunchy lunch, we were coming up short bored with all the usual suspects on Montana Ave. in Santa Monica. Parking to glumly go to an old haunt, my eyes landed on a jaunty sidewalk chalkboard sign announcing a newly opened brunch/lunch spot in the courtyard where Revolution Fitness and Rita's Rags is located. Worth a shot!
The tiny Courtyard Kitchen is literally a handful of tables in the petite brick courtyard of the building with potted geraniums and a friendly and attentive staff to bring you tasty egg dishes, salads, sandwiches, heavenly sounding crepe concoctions (must come back for one of these), lattes, and so on. They also have a colorful assortment of macarons and other baked goods. Not only were the food and service top tier but the tranquil vibe of the little courtyard is perfect for a lazy weekend day or a weekday lunch where you really want to be able to hear and focus on your lunch mate! I have a feeling I might become a regular at the Courtyard Kitchen!!