Sloopy's: A dog in Manhattan Beach

It may not look like much, but Sloopy's is a wonderfully refreshing lunch spot. Located on Highland Ave in Manhattan Beach, it seems to be a popular cafe with the locals. 

Saturday, a group of 5 of us were originally heading to Huntington Beach for the annual corgi (yeah, the dog) party they host every year at their dog beach... but we found a stray that morning! So the 5 of us and Doge went to Manhattan, a closer option, instead. Turns out dogs aren't allowed on the beach or bike path in Manhattan so we walked along the strand instead, and eventually got hungry. The hungriest among us - one of my roommates, Rachel, found Sloopy's online. 

 After no easy or short walk up the hill from the beach, we made it. But the place didn't disappoint. It's the kind of place where you order at the counter when you're ready, sit, and wait for them to call your name when your order is ready. Easy peasy. Which was perfect so we could sit outside with Doge. The interior is really really cool though, it's like an oasis. There are plants on the walls and around the tables, and next to where this picture was taken there is a huge fireplace, which I assume they light at night. Very family-friendly place and adorable, and great for both vegans and their omnivorous friends.

I forgot to take pictures of the whole menu, but I got the Tree Hugger sandwich with the #1 juice. I've wanted the juicer for a while and I would definitely make mine again, it was delicious! The woman also recommended #5, so if I make it back there, that's what I'll get to compare. And the sandwich was awesome, it was one of the better vegan sandwiches I've had (asked for it without cheese of course) because it was so much more flavorful than a lot of sandwiches I've gotten. 

It had sprouts in it, but it wasn't just a sprout burger. The hummus and especially red pepper were what I liked most about it (and the french fries were TOO good). Most sandwiches I've ordered have fewer ingredients than this one, so that was my favorite thing about it -- that it was different and had more in it. I don't even like cucumbers or tomatoes very much and I ate them and they were great! Goes to show it was a great combo of flavors.... Good thing I took a picture of the menu so I can make it at home :)