Uplifter’s Kitchen will not only get you fed, caffeinated, and hydrated, but they will do just what their name says….lift you up! This little cafe is owned by Elisabet Spaulding, who is also the head chef, and she is warm, energetic, and serving up delicious eats from 7:30 am-5 pm (perfect for the work crowd in the area). When you walk into Uplifter’s Kitchen, you can see and feel the love that goes into each dish. With Elisabet welcoming you with a large smile, you can see the pride that has gone into this Santa Monica spot.
The menu changes daily to offer farm fresh salads, sandwiches, soups, summer flat breads and specialty items like summer stone fruit scones. From breakfast to lunch to coffee to dinner on-the-go, Uplifter’s Kitchen has delicious options that are truly homemade. I had the small roasted vegetable salad with a cup of their broccoli & coconut milk soup. The roasted vegetables, weren’t just hearty and fresh, but they were beautiful. I loved how Elisabet uses heirloom carrots and offers all different colors (we eat with our eyes, right)? The soup was filling, but not too heavy, which is perfect for lunch. You won’t go back to the office in a food coma!
Don’t skip on dessert. Their chocolate chip cookies are some of the best in the city. They are sprinkled with salt, so it’s the perfect mix of salty and sweet. End your lunch with a sweet treat, or grab a bunch for the office. Elisabet also mentioned they are looking to expand, which is great since this place seems to be the spot to go to on Ocean park Blvd. Whether you need a midday snack, a caffeine boost, or a homemade meal, Uplifter’s Kitchen will brighten up your day, any day of the week.
