I won't lie to you, The Alcove makes some damn good salads. And it's pretty there, a very pleasant place to have lunch.

However, I don't understand the prices or the service. A chopped salad with chicken isn't worth $15 at a place where you wait in line to place your order and take a number (picture your high school cafeteria, only fancy and riddled with hipsters). And about that line...this place has too many people behind the counter and too little action. Nobody seems to be able to multi-task. Went in there recently for dessert. Ordered, paid for it with the cashier lady. The cashier does NOT get your dessert, that is out of her job description. She has overly bored underlings to do that for her. Yes, it's sitting right there in the case just inches from her hands, but fair enough. I'll wait. Then some guy comes in behind me, gets the attention of the aforementioned bored underlings and they give him the last piece of the cake (the one I already paid for ) -- no waiting. Nevermind that he came in AFTER ME. Nevermind that I ALREADY PAID and that my order is already on paper, waiting to be filled. Nevermind that no one bothered to tell me my order was NEVER COMING. Finally I inquired, "Uh, my cake?" "Oh, we sold out of that. Can I get you something else?" Yes, of course you sold out of it. I watched you SELL IT to the guy who came in AFTER ME. And I do want something else, but your total lack of regret or responsibility is infuriating. And this is the THIRD TIME (why do I bother) this has happened to me. Yes, it's just cake...but it's also service. And I was stupid enough to read the sign about how hard they work there, even on to-go orders, so "please tip" -- and I tipped in advance for that dessert they never gave me, b/c we all work hard, why not?! Fool.

I learned my lesson. If you must eat at the Alcove -- order it to go. Call ahead. And double check your order when you get it.

I so enjoy bringing new people to try this place as well as return with people I have brought. So much to choose from, eggs benedict the best, veggie burger superb,BLT superb, shrimp salad,as well as most salads, great. not to mention the desserts usually brought home because we're to full. Oh yeah, can't wait to bring another friend tomorrow. It's definately one of my fav's. worth the wait. great prices for what you get.

My friends and I were visiting from London, and overall loved the food and atmosphere. But ahead of us in line, a woman was poorly managing a wriggling baby and kept allowing it to stand on the small counter space where food and drinks were ordered and then served. She finally just sat it in the small space between the registers while she perused the menu, where it scooted its diaper all over the counter and ran its bare feet and grubby hands up and down the stacks of cup lids and napkins, grabbing them with its toes and fingers. She was oblivious, but the staff didn't say a word (this went on for several minutes) and when she left did not clean the counter or replace the lids which had been vigorously rubbed by the child's feet. Thank God my food was packaged in the kitchen and handed to me in a bag, unlike the next person, whose cup was topped with one of the lids, and whose meal was slid across the counter and served with some of the napkins. Horrifying.

Indulge in delectable treats of this bakery and have the perfect start into your weekend. I went there on a Saturday morning, it was a sunny day and we sat on the cozy patio. I ordered hot organic oatmeal with brown sugar, caramelized apples and raisins (milk came alongside) plus a spicy Chai-tea. My friend had pancakes with strawberries, banana slices and maple sirup. The staff was very friendly, attentive and filled up our coffee mugs on every occasion. I would highly recommend to go there for their delicious and lenghty breakfast menu.

It's the place where I meet my friend who lives in Pasadena.

We love their menu and outdoor seating.
There is never a problem when she brings her dog, a bowl of water for the dog will be provided with a smile.

The food is good and the portions are generous.
Huge salads... almost too much for me.
Big bowls of yogurt and fruit salad...
Excellent coffee and the pastry is a story on its own.... always hard to choose !!

Nice area with more great shops around.