Bruce

Google review

Great FAMILY owned cafe in Historic Washington Square. If you have lived in, visited or worked in the MdR/Venice area you should know Cow's End Cafe. Situated between Cold Stone's Ice Creamery and Cabo Cantina Venice on the South side of Washington Square you find the newly remodeled Cafe. It has been a fixture in the area since the longtime resident and actor, C. Hartley bought the Building back in the 80's. It has been one of the infamous Venice Local Hangout's, especially on both Weekdays and Weekends. Weekdays are busy between 7-9A with Locals grabbing a Hot Beverage and maybe a quick bite before they start their workday. It slows down by 10ish but then picks up around 1130 for Lunch. Lunch rush is over by 2-2:30 unless school is out early, its a Holiday or the Surf is up at Venice Fishing Pier. They are open until 6P but if the Weather is Cold or Rainy and business is slow they might close early. Weekends are busy from 7A onward and the line can be all the way to Bay Market which is 2 doors down. Expect a wait to order and a wait for Food and foofoo drinks on the Weekend and during RUSH Hour Weekdays. The menu is quite varied from Breakfast Sandwichs, Wraps and Salads. They have alot of Gluten Free and Vegan items on their Menu. They have fresh juices which you can customize if you so choose. They sell Acai Bowls and you have plenty of options to choose from. They've upped their game with the Baked Goods and Donuts recently. I've been going there consistently over the past 8 years and I can honestly say I haven't had anything that wasn't good. It is a great spot for meet-ups, coffee, tea, pastries or a quick bite.

Naz Amini

Google review

Dean has made our experience here at yard house incredible. He has gone above and beyond to cater to our gluten free needs. He has been very patient and very knowledgable. He has given us 5 star service and because of him we will become regulars. His smile is infectious and his positivity is unparallel.

Stephen Mayer

Google review

ALLERGIES BEWARE! I go to Mendocino at least once usually twice a week. I always order a GF sandwich and I make sure to tip 15%-20% even tho I do pickup because I make it clear it's an allergy and I know some extra precautions are required. However, today I noticed while watching them make my sandwich that they were switching between gluten sandwich and my sandwich without changing gloves. I went up to manager and pointed it out and they went and told the kitchen staff to remake it. Kitchen staff weren't happy to redo it (they were cursing me out in Spanish) to say the least and it ended up taking another 10 minutes to make the replacement. Overall, tho I appreciate them redoing, there was no apology and it's very frustrating because I know if I don't watch them then I could end up with an allergic reaction and very sick. This seems to be the only Mendocino store with this problem. Would love to hear from management how they will prevent this in the future because this is the third time in a couple months at this location despite my clear instructions to the person at register to notate serious allergy. And never an apology and I always get told off even tho I pay extra both in GF bread and in tip to make sure my order is done safely so I don't get sick.

Chelsea Raerek

Google review

Love their gluten free sandwiches.

Sara F

Google review

The food and the people are phenomenal! I have allergic reactions to dairy, eggs and gluten so I love that they have options for me PLUS an easy online tool to see what contains what. I can't recommend this place enough!