Fabulous as always and the staff is wonderful.Love this place.
susan able
Wow, I wandered in on a local excursion (I wanted to see the house used for Six Feet Under, it’s just down the street) and saw this place. As a good writer and home cook/baker, I love a good kitchen supply store and Surfas was simply overwhelming in scope and product—so much for the professional food service and many items that are hard to find for bakers, cake makers, just so many tools. Not to mention an entire refrigerator case dedicated to butter. Came home with lots of fun ingredients and tools!
Célia
Pretty much a one stop shop for chefs and culinary enthusiasts! All sorts of equipment and a wide selection of fine foods and even a deli stop, the prices are over the top though!
Melissa Grey Satterfield
I was underwhelmed by this place. I follow them on Instagram, and couldn’t wait to check it out. Prices are a bit high and the café was subpar. Ordered an egg, bacon, and cheese breakfast sandwich. Could’ve made it better myself. I’ve seen a greater variety of International products at other stores. Not impressed!
Gloria Echeverria
My first visit was definitely overwhelming to the senses. I found items and products that I had not been able to locate at other businesses. Great place to supply my holiday charcuterie board.
Mike F.
THANK YOU! The only place I was able to find fresh yeast. I also picked up a few cambros. Super friendly and helpful staff. THANK YOU!!
A. Lala
The deli sandwiches are tasty and they have hard to find culinary ingredients.
Kimberley K.
Surfas Culinary District is a haven for food enthusiasts and aspiring chefs like me. Upon entering, I was captivated by the vibrant assortment of culinary treasures that lay before me. This store has impressive array of unique ingredients and top-notch kitchen tools, making it a paradise for those eager to experiment with flavors and enhance their culinary skills.What truly sets Surfas apart is its welcoming atmosphere that caters to all levels of expertise. Whether you're an experienced chef or a curious home cook, the store's ambiance invites you to explore and discover. After a thorough exploration, I decided to indulge in the Lamb burger at Surfas café. Surfas Cafe harnesses a harmonious blend of cozy ambiance, reasonable pricing, and flavorful offerings. Surfas manages to strike the perfect balance between atmosphere, cost, and taste, making it a standout destination. and ... there is no problem parking there even if its off of Washington Ave. Not a problem at all
Timothy Brice
Staff is great and super helpful. A selection like none other in town. I truly love this place
Teagan T.
I freakin' LOVE Surfas. But they are so pricey and I am so stupid poor. Whatever, I'll just live vicariously through my own imagination. Tried their little cafe. It was nice. All the sandwiches I guess are premade and heated up after. But I just want one of everything here if only I had the space to keep stuff or the energy to complete just one task.
The business has their own little parking lot, which is very convenient. The store has a warehouse feel to it with food goods in one side and restaurant supply and cookware on the other side. They stock some unusual items but not much cheese variety and I didn't find the prices outstanding but fair.
sandy Jackson
Went here with a group of friends and we all loved the food and the service!!
Bryson L.
What a gem this place is! This place has so much to offer. I love the unique ingredients and goods you can find here that you really wouldn't find elsewhere around LA. I spent so much time just looking at all the different products. I ended up leaving with quite a bit, but it was worth every penny. I'd also recommend stopping here for a bite as well. I tried the lamb burger (which was a special on the menu) and it was so perfect. Very juicy with just the right amount of gaminess you'd expect from lamb. It came with a side of pan-fried seasoned potatoes which were so much better than french fries! Can't wait to come here again!
Rachel K.
This store is an absolute dream for any chef or baker! I came here in need of taupe and gray food coloring. They didn't have these exact colors, but I stumbled upon black and brown powder food coloring, which perfectly met my baking needs. Plus I learned the joy of working with powdered food coloring - it's so easy to control the hue and shade of color you want. I also needed some melting chocolates, but the variety here is quite pricey so I opted for chocolate from the craft store instead. There's plenty of other pantry staples here too, like flavoring extracts, pots, pans, utensils, various flours, and a ton more. Aside from the store itself, the cafe inside serves up some delicious eats and sips. I got a matcha latte with oat milk and a tuna melt which were both so yummy. Unfortunately my total for the cafe came out to around $22, so on the pricier side for a lunch option, but I did enjoy having the store to distract me while I waited.
anne k.
I used to love Surfas, but they've been going downhill ever since they moved. Now their food selection really isn't "restaurant supply" but just "overpriced gourmet." I think today's visit is probably our last, at least for food products. The Sicilian holiday cake was literally half the price at our local Italian market. The 15% case discount for canned tomatoes came to the same price per can as the single unit cost at that same market. The holiday candied fruit peel was packed into tiny wee boxes and marked up about two thousand percent. You can buy the fancy chocolate cheaper on Amazon. They still have a decent selection of bakeware and cooking utensils. I would buy them at Surfas if it were more convenient for me, but I'm not going to make a special trip just to get a cake pan. I never used to go just for the prepared food, but the old student-run restaurant was fun and different. Now they just have a sad counter where they warm up prepared sandwiches.
Fabulous as always and the staff is wonderful.Love this place.
Wow, I wandered in on a local excursion (I wanted to see the house used for Six Feet Under, it’s just down the street) and saw this place. As a good writer and home cook/baker, I love a good kitchen supply store and Surfas was simply overwhelming in scope and product—so much for the professional food service and many items that are hard to find for bakers, cake makers, just so many tools. Not to mention an entire refrigerator case dedicated to butter. Came home with lots of fun ingredients and tools!
Pretty much a one stop shop for chefs and culinary enthusiasts! All sorts of equipment and a wide selection of fine foods and even a deli stop, the prices are over the top though!
I was underwhelmed by this place. I follow them on Instagram, and couldn’t wait to check it out. Prices are a bit high and the café was subpar. Ordered an egg, bacon, and cheese breakfast sandwich. Could’ve made it better myself. I’ve seen a greater variety of International products at other stores. Not impressed!
My first visit was definitely overwhelming to the senses. I found items and products that I had not been able to locate at other businesses. Great place to supply my holiday charcuterie board.
THANK YOU! The only place I was able to find fresh yeast. I also picked up a few cambros. Super friendly and helpful staff. THANK YOU!!
The deli sandwiches are tasty and they have hard to find culinary ingredients.
Surfas Culinary District is a haven for food enthusiasts and aspiring chefs like me. Upon entering, I was captivated by the vibrant assortment of culinary treasures that lay before me. This store has impressive array of unique ingredients and top-notch kitchen tools, making it a paradise for those eager to experiment with flavors and enhance their culinary skills.What truly sets Surfas apart is its welcoming atmosphere that caters to all levels of expertise. Whether you're an experienced chef or a curious home cook, the store's ambiance invites you to explore and discover. After a thorough exploration, I decided to indulge in the Lamb burger at Surfas café. Surfas Cafe harnesses a harmonious blend of cozy ambiance, reasonable pricing, and flavorful offerings. Surfas manages to strike the perfect balance between atmosphere, cost, and taste, making it a standout destination. and ... there is no problem parking there even if its off of Washington Ave. Not a problem at all
Staff is great and super helpful. A selection like none other in town. I truly love this place
I freakin' LOVE Surfas. But they are so pricey and I am so stupid poor. Whatever, I'll just live vicariously through my own imagination. Tried their little cafe. It was nice. All the sandwiches I guess are premade and heated up after. But I just want one of everything here if only I had the space to keep stuff or the energy to complete just one task.
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The business has their own little parking lot, which is very convenient. The store has a warehouse feel to it with food goods in one side and restaurant supply and cookware on the other side. They stock some unusual items but not much cheese variety and I didn't find the prices outstanding but fair.
Went here with a group of friends and we all loved the food and the service!!
What a gem this place is! This place has so much to offer. I love the unique ingredients and goods you can find here that you really wouldn't find elsewhere around LA. I spent so much time just looking at all the different products. I ended up leaving with quite a bit, but it was worth every penny. I'd also recommend stopping here for a bite as well. I tried the lamb burger (which was a special on the menu) and it was so perfect. Very juicy with just the right amount of gaminess you'd expect from lamb. It came with a side of pan-fried seasoned potatoes which were so much better than french fries! Can't wait to come here again!
This store is an absolute dream for any chef or baker! I came here in need of taupe and gray food coloring. They didn't have these exact colors, but I stumbled upon black and brown powder food coloring, which perfectly met my baking needs. Plus I learned the joy of working with powdered food coloring - it's so easy to control the hue and shade of color you want. I also needed some melting chocolates, but the variety here is quite pricey so I opted for chocolate from the craft store instead. There's plenty of other pantry staples here too, like flavoring extracts, pots, pans, utensils, various flours, and a ton more. Aside from the store itself, the cafe inside serves up some delicious eats and sips. I got a matcha latte with oat milk and a tuna melt which were both so yummy. Unfortunately my total for the cafe came out to around $22, so on the pricier side for a lunch option, but I did enjoy having the store to distract me while I waited.
I used to love Surfas, but they've been going downhill ever since they moved. Now their food selection really isn't "restaurant supply" but just "overpriced gourmet." I think today's visit is probably our last, at least for food products. The Sicilian holiday cake was literally half the price at our local Italian market. The 15% case discount for canned tomatoes came to the same price per can as the single unit cost at that same market. The holiday candied fruit peel was packed into tiny wee boxes and marked up about two thousand percent. You can buy the fancy chocolate cheaper on Amazon. They still have a decent selection of bakeware and cooking utensils. I would buy them at Surfas if it were more convenient for me, but I'm not going to make a special trip just to get a cake pan. I never used to go just for the prepared food, but the old student-run restaurant was fun and different. Now they just have a sad counter where they warm up prepared sandwiches.