MillCross Coffee Bar & Kitchen / La Sabina Wine Bar - Culver City, California

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Some of the food was very mediocre, unseasoned unsalted tasteless. The food looks really good in the pictures but honestly, it needed a little bit more development. The gluten-free waffles were really great and the creams were really good. Some of the bowls or salads have pretty fresh ingredients, but lack a lot of taste. Most people were getting the breakfast options. They looked really good, but those are pretty straightforward. The coffee was really good and recommended.

The place is super packed on the weekend so be prepared to wait in line and to wait for a table . Atmosphere is really nice coffee shop vibes and usually a lot of young kids running around on the weekends as well.

Lulu

MillCross Coffee Bar is a wonderful brunch option, service was very quick we got our food about 5 minutes after we ordered despite it being very busy. It was on the pricier side but I believe it was worth it because the portions were very good and so was the quality. I came with my family and we all shared our plates because they were very big. We ordered the berry bowl, the ricotta toast, a bagel, a grilled cheese and tomato soup, and a breakfast plate. For drinks we got strawberry milk, coffee and a iced lavender sage latte. Everything we ordered was delicious, my personal favorites were the variable and ricotta toast. The bacon was a perfect crisp the eggs were good. The bagel was good but simple. The grilled cheese was a bit bready the ratios were a bit off. The ricotta toast was a perfect balance of fresh, creamy and crispy. The different layers, and textures of the ricotta toast made it a wonderful meal. I overall recommend this restaurant It has many options for different people's taste buds and is a great option for a brunch. I also recommend it for people who have gluten allergies It has many gluten free options (my sibling has a gluten allergy so it is hard to find a breakfast place she can eat at).

Sarah B.

I got the lavender sage latte hot with oat milk, which was lovely with exactly the right amount of syrup flavoring, and a delicious croissant. The atmosphere was very cozy and cute. It seems like they have a lot of events and I hope to attend one! When we went there were a few open spaces in the parking garage, but I think it could fill up easily.

Meagan M.

Overall, we loved both the food and beverages, and will definitely be returning. It is a great brunch spot in Culver City, but it is not going to be the fastest so make sure that you plan your time accordingly. We also enjoyed the music!

Parking can be a little tough, they have a very small designated parking lot in the back and for weekend brunch the neighborhood street parking is an option, but it does fill up, so I would give yourself a few extra minutes to plan to search and then walk from your car.

For weekend brunch, there is usually a line inside to order, but it moves pretty fast and there is a lot to look at as you are waiting. They have an assortment of birthday cards, bottles of wine, chocolates, and fun mugs in different retail areas.

Iris was very helpful with what type of cheeses are on different dishes, and she gave a fantastic recommendation when I was feeling indecisive between a few different brunch items.

The brunch starts at 7am, and we went with two different selections from the EGGS section of the menu.

The BREAKFAST PLATE ($14.50) comes with farm eggs your way (we did scrambled), house potatoes, bacon or avocado, bub & grandma's sourdough toast with butter & jam. For the breakfast plate, a secret unlisted menu option - you can add cheese on top of the eggs. We were unimpressed with the bacon so maybe go with the avocado option instead. The potatoes were really good, and the sourdough bread was lightly toasted and came with both butter and jam. If you want salt and pepper, they have them on a cart by the door. It was a good size and will be a repeat order.

The GREEN EGGS & ... ($14.50) comes with scrambled farm eggs, arugula & butter lettuce tossed in a green herb dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and avocado. With black pepper, it has the perfect amount of kick. I loved it and it was a filling-healthy option. If it had ham as an add on, it would have been the full Dr. Seuss meal!

I loved the oat milk hot latte that came in a cute black cup with saucer, and I wanted another it was so enjoyable. They call out your name for the coffee, and they bring your food to the number you are given when you order at the counter.

They also have regular lemonade, and for a limited time you can get a strawberry lemonade with the syrup that they use for the strawberry matcha.

For seating, they have a small amount of indoor seating that includes a bar with purse hooks, and they have plenty of dog-friendly metal tables and chairs outside of the restaurant. We were easily able to find seating at 11am, even though it was very busy.

Erik S.

Awesome little cafe with outdoor seating! I got the burrito with bacon – huge, tasty, and the scrambled eggs and bacon were perfect. The focaccia sandwich was great too, especially the pistachio mortadella one. The coffee was awesome for breakfast. It's such a comfy place to chill and have breakfast, and the staff are super friendly.

Becca C.

IN LOVE with this place. Visiting from Pittsburgh. Was looking for coffee and breakfast and found this place my first morning. I returned every morning and for lunch one day. Only had espresso drinks, but the coffee was delicious, I’m sure the pour over is also amazing.
Drinks: Maple pecan latte, orange vanilla latte, lavender sage latte, plain cappuccino, house made lemonade
Food: local lox toast, ricotta toast, saucy egg muffin, big focaccia Sammy

Everything was absolutely amazing! I don’t know that I had a favorite and it was hard to decide every time because so many things were appealing! Wish I could take this place back with me. It’s been a pleasure to have during my stay.

Anousheh S.

I went here for the first time this morning and ordered a latte and a breakfast burrito. After eating I started to feel really bad, and I’ve spent the entire day and night now in bed in agony. The food that must have been dirty (I sanitized my hands before I ate) and I am confident was loaded with MSG (which I am allergic to - I know exactly what it feels like when food has it). Also it’s 12:30am and I still cannot sleep because the coffee they used was so bad like it is filled with fake additives to crack you out. Everything here pretended to be hipster and natural but I haven’t had such bad quality stuff in years and I am so angry that I tried this place. Never going here again. Disgusting and I got so sick it literally took me until the middle of the night to feel well enough to even look at a screen and write this. Listen to the other bad reviews and do not go here!!!

Erik

The Millcross is one of my go to cafes (4+ years) for breakfast/brunch in Culver City, as it does not deviate away from consistent excellence. Here’s the break down.

Environment:
The MillCross is welcoming to all, the employees are laidback and attentive. To dine-in, you must place your order at the counter, a number will be given to you. Vast amount of seating is offered now. Indoor seating can get cramped, as there are a handful of tables for 2-4people, additionally seating is offered at their counter. There are multiple seating areas offered outdoors (for 2-4 people) with shade provided via umbrellas.

Food & Drinks:

Here are some items that I can recommend. The chilaquiles are great and executed well, the mole adds a bit of sweetness which compliments the green and red salsa, while the over easy egg will calm any of the spicy elements from the sauces (which aren’t spicy, but do have great flavor). The croissant french toast is savory and sweet (not big portioned), which is complimented with their house made whipped cream, syrup, and fresh berries. Lastly, you cannot go wrong with the MC burrito. The matcha, lattes, drip coffee, and pour-overs are all great, the baristas are consistent.

Overall:

The MillCross offers great food with well sized portions (nothing too small nor too big). The stand outs (for me) are the chilaquiles and MC burrito. I have not seen any other spot in LA curate the chilaquiles as to how the Millcross does.

If you’ve read up to this point, I tend to leave a bit of crumbs to the readers. Free parking lot just behind the millcross, as well as residential parking. Coffee comes with free refills, just ask the barista. The salsa for the MC burrito is chefs kiss, honestly one of the top breakfast burritos out there, as it is soft and everything blends in well. Lastly, because this place is located in Culver City, it does tend to get pretty packed on weekdays 10am-1pm and especially during the weekend.