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Bacari Silverlake

4.6 (4.2k reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Kristine K.

I'm not a cocktail person, but I feel like this was my attempt at giving it a shot while out with some friends, and I'm so glad I did because their strawberry cocktail was amazing. I also had a sip of my friend's, and theirs was good as well. I'm a huge fan of dimly lit spots and places that aren't too loud, and this place had the best of both worlds. One side had a bar and music playing.. it was very full and lively. On the other hand, the outside area was dim, relaxing, and overall a great place to get to know someone.

Bacarita
Adam F.

One of the best brunch spots in Silverlake area, located just south of Griffith Park in Los Angeles. I was pleasantly surprised after approaching the restaurant from the sidewalk. You would not know that it hides such an awesome dining area with a beautiful centered tree, surrounding bamboo and feels as if you entered a fancy tropical treehouse. The delicious food was equally as pleasant, along with awesome customer service and hardworking staff! Special-thank you to Josh, Adelaide, and Riley for contributing to an unforgettable first time experience at Bacari. I enjoyed the brunch atmosphere so much that I tried both the French toast and pancakes. Also I could not turn down the "Bacarita" -a watermelon margarita with just the right amount of spicy tahini and jalapeño twist. The French toast and pancakes may look smaller than the typical all American breakfast, but it is jampacked with flavor and filling. There is also enough items on the menu that multiple trips could be experienced and something new can be tried each time. Overall, the location and setting was lively and valet parking was reasonable, taking away the hassle of trying to locate parking in this busy part of town. I visited Bacari both during brunch hours and the evening for a glass of wine. The positive experience and vibe was consistent during both visits. You can't go wrong with either the brunch or an evening visit to Bacari. Hope you enjoy your visit as much as I did and thanks for reading the review!

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Megan L.

Great for groups, not for conversations. Very dim, candlelit and loud music and chatter. $35 open bar for select drinks 90 minutes well worth, despite slower service. Food service was extremely fast! DRINKS Strawberry lemongrass bellini fave, lemongrass flavor was barely there so strawberry was yum. Pomegranate bellini was good. FOOD + Bread ($5): didn't realize this wasn't on the house + Margherita Pizza ($16.50): very cheesy and hit the spot (8/10) + Asian Pear and Brie Pizza ($16.50): flavors sound great and was hit for my group, but miss for me. Tasted doughy (5/10) + Chicken Schnitzel ($20.50): loaded with pickled onions and arugula nice balance but chicken was tad soggy (7/10) + Ricotta and Beer Gnocchi ($15): really small and not chewy gnocchi but the sauce was amazing (6/10) + Bacari Fries ($13.50): really pricy. simply skinny fries. Good sauce (6.5/10)

Scallop Medallions Flat Iron Steak
Isaiah C.

My second visit to Bacari and first at this location! The outdoor patio with multiple levels is absolutely beautiful and a perfect date night spot. The food was delicious and I wish I could've ordered one of everything. My favorite is the chicken schnitzel but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Incredibly unique dishes with flavors pulling from Mediterranean and Italian cuisines. Shoutout to our server Ari. Very friendly and attentive.

Charred Broccoli (left) and Chef's Salmon (right)
Noel A.

Bacari Silverlake is such a gem! From the moment you walk in, it feels like you've escaped LA and stepped into a hidden treehouse garden. The setting is beautiful, with huge trees overhead and string lights throughout. It has a really romantic atmosphere, but it's still casual, lively, and fun. Since everything is tapas-style, it's perfect for sharing. We ordered: * Charred Broccoli - So good! The smoky char adds so much flavor and completely changes the way you think about broccoli. Definitely a must-order. * Shawarma Tacos - Such a fun combination. The meat was tender, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor. Perfect with a drink. * Chef's Salmon - Cooked perfectly. Crispy on the outside while still flaky and juicy inside. * Margherita Pizza - A classic done right. Great wood-fired crust, fresh basil, and plenty of gooey cheese. And a big shoutout to Kaia, who took care of us. She was friendly, energetic, and gave us some great recommendations. Everything came out quickly, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Beautiful setting, great food, and fantastic service. We'll definitely be back!

Shirley H.

My friends told me great things about this Bacari location, and I was excited to visit for their brunch! The restaurant itself is very pretty - there is lots of greenery and natural light. However, we visited during peak lunch hours and the heat was pretty uncomfortable. We wish there were some fans or mists to help cool down. For food, we tried the shwarma tacos 3/5, shakshouka 4/5, Turkish egg 4/5, and beef bureka 4/5. All the food was good but not memorable. It was fun eating tapas style and sharing everything. I definitely enjoyed their drinks more than the food itself. Bacari is a restaurant to visit with a group of friends and try a variety of plates. However, I would not return for the quality and flavors of food.

Bacari Fries
Cindy M.

We came here with friends who had been here before. This place looked gorgeous and the food looked delicious in the pictures. From the street, the restaurant didn't seem like much, but it is so spacious inside. Although it was very hot outside, they had an outdoor seating area with a lot of shade and it was noticeably cooler in the shade. We were, however, seated inside. It is recommended you get a reservation to ensure your table. This is a very popular restaurant! Their dishes are designed to be shareables which is so fun to have with friends, and they recommended 2-3 dishes per person. We actually ended up getting with maybe 1 person's worth less of items, but we still ended up with leftovers. The menus were somewhat overwhelming, and probably for several reasons, including the sheer number of options without pictures and bunched up text (not much spacing between text). They had a Dine LA special going on for brunch, which is $35 per person. They explained that the dishes from this menu was a little smaller than the regular menu. For the Dine LA special, we ordered the Turkish egg, shwarma tacos, brussel sprouts, crudo, malabi, vegan double chocolate cake. We also ordered Bacari fries and chicken schnitzel from their regular menu. My favorite dishes were the crudo, chicken schnitzel, and brussel sprouts. The crudo was so fresh and had a nice lemon flavor to it. The chicken schnitzel was fried perfectly and I loved the arugula mint salad. The brussel sprouts were roasted perfectly and had a tasty sauce to it. The Bacari fries were pretty plain as it was mostly the egg and special sauce, but the fries itself was pretty good. I remembered the shwarma tacos were a little dry, tortilla was crumbly, and overall underwhelming. Vegan double chocolate cake was pretty sweet for my palate. I really enjoyed the malabi, which had a rosewater custard. The custard wasn't too sweet and I loved the toppings it had with the shaved coconut, hibiscus, and candied pistachio. Service was incredibly friendly throughout! We felt so welcomed. Overall this is a place I would recommend to impress visitors with great food!

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Nike I.

Don't get me wrong. The venue is beautiful. It's near my home and I've been there over the years in its varying incarnations. AND I've been to the original Bacari near USC. This Bacari Silverlake is like the song "I'm Too Sexy". I didn't care for the young hostess' "Reservation?" as a greeting. How about "Hello. Welcome to Bacari." ? The service was ok.... Our server had to be asked about Splenda 3x. She was nice, a USC student, just not a good tracker. The food was decent. Excellent broccoli. Pretty good schwarma tacos. So-so kale salad. So-so coffee. And the place is just too big and loud on a Sunday brunch. Like a bee hive. I think it's likely a better place for dinner. There are LOTS of good spots in Silverlake. Bacari has gone industrial and may be losing its small intimacy that we all loved so well in its early days. ‍

Megan D.

The ambiance here is so amazing!! This is a great place for a girls night, date night, or celebration. The atmosphere is so cosy and I love the outdoors seating. We ordered a few drinks and the lovely manager offered us two drinks to try! It's a big dill was one of my favorite drinks and the strawberry one tasted like literal strawberry lemonade. We got a few dishes to share: pear and Brie pizza (10/10 thin and crispy the sweet and salty combo was amazing), gnocchi (6/10 creamy but not my fav), lamb hummus (7/10 salty and lamb forward), shawarma tacos (8/10 so saucy and juicy meat), Bacari fries (8/10 perfect to snack on). Overall this is definitely somewhere I would come back to visit.

Stuffed Mushroom
Jeff T.

This is a very hip place! The garden is amazing. I particularly loved the old tree in the center of the restaurant. The service was great as well as the food and cocktails. Our server recommend that we do 2-4 tapas style dishes per person. So we took his advice and we ordered 5 dishes for 2 people. Well we should have ordered a little at a time because almost all the food came out at the same time and there was not enough room on the table for everything. Next time we will order a little at a time so we can enjoy each on its own. We did feel a little rushed. We had the olives and almonds, the burrata caprese, shrimp ceviche, stuffed mushrooms and the Moroccan cigars. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. The shrimp ceviche and the Moroccan cigars stood out for me. I also loved the walnut pesto on the burrata and I could get enough of the house cured olives. One of the cocktails we ordered came in a dirty glass and when I pointed it out our server he immediately corrected it and comped our drink. Which was excellent service. I know not everything will go right, but how you respond is the difference maker. Our server Jackson did an outstanding job. All in all this was an excellent spot for dinner and I can't wait to come back.

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Kristen B.

Delicious lovely spot! Came for brunch to catch up w a college friend. Lovely patio, great service. Had the fries, chicken schnitzel and little gem salad. All were delicious and highly recommend. I am sure it's extra pretty at night too. Love all the Bacaris I have been to! Keep up the great work team!

Crudo
Brittany H.

This restaurant is a must when you come to LA. I take all of my friends and family here and they absolutely love the food and the vibe. I've been to multiple locations but the Silverlake location is the most aesthetic. The food is delicious and the price point is great as well. The service is pretty good but it can take a little while to get seated.

Gabby K.

Bacari is one of these locations that I've had booked marked for years and years, and I am very excited to say that I was finally able to give it a try The unique atmosphere with enjoying dinner in treehouse and tapas style menu is something that is so fun to experience. I have to say that I was able to take a look at the menu before even going to Bacari so I knew exactly what I wanted to try like the the skirt steak, scallops and burrata. It is recommended to get about 2 to 3 dishes to share amongst two people, so that left a few more open spots for us to choose from. I ended up landing on the stuffed mushrooms as well as the Seabass. I definitely have to say the stuff mushrooms are a great underrated choice. I really enjoyed how perfectly seasoned cooked and stuffed these mushrooms were, I quickly became one of my favorites. From Bacaris unique menu, tasty drinks, and wonderful service. I definitely can't wait to go back!

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Do you allow dogs outside dining?

Said yes

Is there Live jazz?

Yes! We have live music every Thursday-Saturday nights starting around 9pm. It takes place in the Indoor Lounge and Bar. You can see our full music schedule every month on our social media accounts. @eatwithbacari

Is there a corkage fee?

Yes, corkage fee is $25/bottle. :)

Can you have a dj at your private party?

Hi! It all depends on what type of event! If it is a full buyout of the restaurant, yes, DJs at a certain volume are permitted. Feel free to reach out to our events team, and they will be able to answer your questions in more detail.… 

Will you be open Labor Day?

Hi! I'm so sorry we didn't see this earlier. We are always open regular hours for Labor Day at Bacari Silverlake! :)

Do they still have happy hour on weekdays from 5-7pm? The menu that i saw that still list happy hour prices are from 4 years ago. Any new menu from 2024 onwards doesn't say anything about happy hour prices. Thank you!

Hey Reycie! Happy Hour at Bacari Silverlake is Monday-Friday from 5pm-6pm. No separate Happy Hour menu, discounts are applied to the regular menu!… 

Is there valet parking?

Yes there is. Right in front.

Do they allow modifications/substituted to their dishes?

Yes within reason be sure to tell your server about any food allergies. They are very good about that.

Is there a dress code?

No dress code. Casually nice or dressy is fun!

Does the place actual close at 2:30 and open back at 4? Do they kick people out at 2:30? I have a reservation at 1:45pm?

Sorry for the delayed response. Only the kitchen closes, the restaurant itself and the bar stay open. We will start to do last call for brunch food around 230/245pm, the kitchen is closed while we transition to dinner, then reopens for the dinner… 

Is it all you can eat brunch on Saturdays?

Hi! The food is not all you can eat. We do have a 90-minute all you can drink, $32 for house beer, house wines, house bubbles, sangria, mimosas & Bellinis. Or $37 for all of the above + 2-part well liquor cocktails.

Dow you allowed if I bring my own cabernet sauvignon wine bottle? If yes, then how much for the corkage fee?

Hi! We do allow outside wine, and the corkage fee is $25/bottle.

How much is valet?

Parking in residential is so much easier

Bday dessert?? What do they offer for birthday?

I would suggest calling as when I went one location have me something and another didn’t.

What times are the open bar hours each night?

OpenBar is available any time, any day, brunch & dinner! :)

Is there parking?

Sometimes I've seen valet, but it's primarily street parking, there's some metered parking. There's no parking lot, unfortunately!

Is there a corkage fee?

Our corkage fee is $25/bottle.

Is there a corkage fee?

Felipe, our corkage fee is $25 per 750ml bottles of wine.

When and what times they have live music?

Starting July 15th, Live Music will take place at Bar Bacari Silverlake Thursday-Saturday nights, starting around 9pm.

Is going for a drink only okay?

Yes. They also have a bar with stools you can sit at if you don't want a table.

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Girl & The Goat

4.4(2.5k reviews)
4.3 mi•Arts District, Downtown

Overall was a very good experience! Service was friendly and attentive from the beginning and all…read morethroughout dinner, so that set the tone for the night. We were a party of 6, but 2 were lagging soooo hard for our reservation, and we weren't allowed to be seated until everyone showed up. I think the servers felt bad for us lol so they seated us after 25 minutes or so. By that time, I ordered their Espresso Martini which was delicious! They described it as "smoky and not too sweet." The restaurant itself has a very industrial warehouse kinda vibe to it, which was cool. Very laidback but upscale environment, dress up or dress down, it's totally up to you. My group ordered family style. We ordered... - Appetizers: 'spicy handroll' dip, goat empanadas, goat liver mousse - Veggies: roasted carrots, wood-fired sprouted cauliflower, sautéed green beans, grilled corn - Salad: shrimp & crispy greens salad, - Fish: pan roasted salmon, roasted oysters, - Meat: grilled kalbi-style short ribs, lamb curry - Dessert: matcha tres leches, mango sticky rice Honestly, if I were to do the same family style again, I would make sure I got a good taste of everything again. If I were to choose one of each category though, I'd go with spicy handroll dip as my favorite appetizer, sauteed green beans, I'll try the other salad option (the shrimp & crispy greens salad was really lemon-ey, almost too much), salmon was fantastic and cooked perfectly, the kalbi-style good was impressive and fall off the bone, andddd I can't really complain about either of the desserts. Everyone ended up splitting, it was maybe....$175 per person? Not too bad.

I've been to the Girl & the Goat multiple times for dinner. Unfortunately, I did not have a great…read moreexperience last night. The food lagged and the dishes were not as delicious as they used to be. Green beans: this dish used to be my favorite dish and I always order for the table. Unfortunately, the dish was super salty and did not taste like is has previously. I let the waiter and waitress know but they didn't offer anything besides an apology Grilled Dorade and Naan with dip: these were the highlights of the show and items I also always order for the table. S'mores dessert: we ordered a s'mores dessert and it was a super small deconstructed s'more with one marshmallow. The graham cracker was almost a thin pretzel and had overwhelming cinnamon flavor. This dish was disappointing and the size for a child. The restaurant is beautiful, but the food and service were not up to the same caliber as usual during yesterday's dinner.

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Zinc Café & Bar

4.0(2.3k reviews)
4.4 mi•Arts District, Downtown
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Full bar
Happy hour specials

The Bottom Line 3.5 stars: Good option when in the area, with some concerns as noted below…read more Location 3 stars: Downtown Los Angeles Arts District, northeast corner of Matteo Street and Whittier Blvd, across the Matteo complex. Coming from the San Fernando Valley, nearest Freeways are the 101 (Exit 2A - Alameda Street/Union Station) and the 5 (Exit 135A - 4th Street). There is limited street parking. We self-parked in a paid ($10 after 6 PM) structure attached to the complex. Venue 4 stars: Huge venue with indoor seating, a large bar area, and a nice rustic and relaxing patio area. Service 3.5 stars: Friendly and helpful but not very attentive. Food 3 stars: We stopped by for lunch on a weekday. They were serving their Brunch menu at that time. It featured a large assortment of offerings including soups, salads, specialty items such as Avocvado Toast and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, burgers, sandwiches and egg dishes such as Eggs Benedict, omelets, wraps and sandwiches and chillaquiles. We had the Zinc Benedict (Salmon), the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and the Avocado Toast. All were just OK but unfortunately lacked in plating/presentation and taste and were rather small for the price. Also their "poached" eggs are not really poached... they were steamed in molds, giving them more of a rubbery texture compared to a true poached egg. Drinks 3.5 stars: Full bar, specialty cocktails and mocktails, specialty coffee/tea/matcha and juices. I had the Iced White Mocha, which was ok.

TLDR: VERY SLOW dining experience. I recommend a visit only if you have TWO hours to sit down. The…read morefood is also fairly salty. At this price point, there are better restaurants with faster service to visit nearby. - - - - - - Zinc, what an element - pun intended. I've been wanting to visit for a while, not knowing what the interior or exterior looked like, with knowledge only that it was a popular spot. The entrance was difficult to find and may be heavy with that metal gate. I tried relentlessly to find a hostess this Friday night with success finally after five minutes. I ended up sitting outdoors by the calm, rectangular fountain. After about 10 minutes, a server checked in with me for ordering, but they never handed me a menu - awkward! Menu in hand, I ended up ordering their Truffle Fries and their Chicken Pesto Orecchiette. My server ended up bringing out water and generously a cup of ice (it was triple digit heat on this day). Finally after about 30 minutes, I had my Truffle Fries appetizer, and it was good with their dips. They were thin and crisp, though very heavily salted. Around quite literally 30 minutes later, the Chicken Pesto Orecchiette was ready and served. By this time, I was not so hungry anymore, but I still took a few bites. The chicken had potential, but it was super dry, perhaps overcooked. Though I enjoy a chewy pasta, the Orecchiette was pretty hard and not too al dente. My favorite part of this dish was probably the pesto and pine nuts. The sundried tomatoes were nice, though maybe a bit too sweet for this dish. Paying took about 15 minutes to flag down my server, and around another 15 minutes to get a takeout box. I'm not sure what it was that evening, but it was very slow. During my visit, I even saw a table get up and leave because of slow service - sad! I feel this is no fault of the server but rather the lack of staffing OR the large space. Perhaps having a smaller dining area for slower times may improve the dining experience.

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4.2(184 reviews)
4.4 mi•Arts District, Downtown
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If you've ever wondered what would happen if a chill LA patio and a New Orleans street parade had a…read morebaby, The Rising Sun is exactly that child, and it's thriving. The outdoor patio feels like you accidentally wandered into a breezy corner of the French Quarter. Warm lights, casual seating, and that "kick back and stay awhile" energy. Ordering through the app and picking up at the window makes you feel like you're part of a secret club, the kind where the password is "extra napkins, please." * Chicken Po' Boy, WOW...This thing is stacked. Crispy chicken, tangy sauce, and bread that holds everything together like it's doing core workouts. It's messy in the best way, the kind of sandwich that demands respect and maybe a bib. * Fully Loaded Cajun Tots, These tots don't play around. They show up dressed to impress, cheese, toppings, flavor, the whole squad. It's basically a tiny potato block party, and you're invited. * Beignets, very delicious, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dusted with enough powdered sugar to make you question your laundry choices. One bite and suddenly you're hearing jazz horns in the distance. Their coffee game....Dangerously good. My boogie coffee drink - latter came out smooth, sweet, and caffeinated enough to make me consider running around the block a few times. It's the kind of drink that makes you shimmy in your seat and say, "Yeah... life is good." This place nails the New Orleans vibe without trying too hard. Great food, fun energy, and a patio that makes you forget you're in LA traffic territory. Come hungry, come curious, and definitely come ready for powdered sugar on your shirt. Miguel C.

The rising sun is an interesting spot! It has a cool gothic vibe so if you want to fit in…read moredefinitely come dressed in black. It's a small self served restaurant with a limited menu that changes, since not everything we saw on yelp was available. When we visited the options were crispy chicken/hot link sliders, different variations of tots and beignets. We went with the crispy chicken sliders and loaded Cajun tots and they were both very flavourful and delicious. The chicken was well seasoned and crispy paired with tangy pickled vegetables and a tasty pretzel bun. The combination of flavours packed a punch but we did wish for a thicker slice of chicken. The tater tots were very well seasoned too and the sauces were yummy, something acidic would be a nice addition to cut through the fatty goodness. When we asked for utensils they didn't have any forks so they gave us one spoon and one knife. We made it work. Definitely want to come back to try other things on their menu whenever they rotate it.

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4.2 mi•Arts District, Downtown
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OAT MILK LATTE ICED:…read more -- nice balance of creaminess and boldness, maybe just a tad bolder than I like but very good -- quality java, nearly bought a sack -- very smooth -- not sour, nor bitter RATING = A Great interior design inside. So very modern LA. Street parking is vague and leaves you wondering if you will earn a ticket. There is a reference to "permit", but nothing was crystal clear as I recall.

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Vegan friendly
Kid friendly

Food, service, and ambience are all 5/5 stars! The only thing that sucked was the parking. This…read morepart of LA just sucks to park at in general. We had to park around the corner in a really disgusting area that was full of trash, dog poop and smelled really terribly of urine and sewage. That being saidddd! The Shepard's Pie was sooo good, it is my new favorite. Served in a skillet, it was a big, piping hot portion that's enough for 2 whole meals! It paired absolutely beautifully with a pint of their Bike Shed Brew. I felt like I was in London, spot on! The only thing I would add is some HP Sauce and/or Tabasco. I waited 10 years to finally check this place out and it was absolutely worth it! I'd love to bring people, my girlfriend even said it would be an amazing wedding venue, we just wish they had a better parking situation.

I went there for a friend's birthday party. The food was pretty decent. The decor was great, and…read morethey had an in-house barbershop. I ordered the Steak Nachos for $32. $22 (Nachos) + $10 (Steak). It was a generous portion. I checked the bill, and it was straight up. I gave our waitress a generous cash tip. The waiters and waitresses were great. What irked me was that, when I looked at my credit card statement, they overcharged me. It was probably because I clicked NO TIP, yet I tipped the waitress. Wow! That's disappointing. I'm never gonna take my friends here. Parking sucked, but not impossible. But you gotta walk the ladies on the darker areas of the street.

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Bike Shed Moto Co - Los Angeles - Top shelf spirits on display.

Top shelf spirits on display.

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Grilled broccoli

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Sandcouch Cafe - Have you tried out our breakfast sandwiches? Lots of options to get you going in the morning!

Sandcouch Cafe

4.4(130 reviews)
3.2 mi•Downtown
•$$
25 years in business
Free WiFi

After a late night out, the hubs and I needed something reasonably close and yummy for breakfast…read more We were staying at the Hotel Per La so I sent my hubs to grab and our food to bring it back to our hotel room. My breakfast burrito was good. My husband's breakfast sandwich was better so halfway through we traded. Service was great. Ambiance was nice.

I'll be honest here, I kind of wanted to hate this place ever since I almost went a few months back…read morebut changed my mind when I saw six people wearing fedoras at a table and wanted nothing to do with that, but here we are, months later giving this place another real shot. My wife and I stopped here a few weekends back for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised with just how much I enjoyed the food. The ambiance here is pretty generic, white and bright and very copy and paste of a lot of places popping up recently. The staff was super friendly while taking our orders and dropping the food off, which is always appreciated. I ended up ordering the Santo's Turkey Melt which is smoked turkey, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, and chipotle aioli served on sourdough with a side of french fries. The sandwich was really good and the same can be said for the french fries and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of fries given, so thumbs up to that. I forgot what the food costs so I visited the website and for some reason they don't think it's important to put that online, which is pretty darn stupid if you ask me. Overall, I didn't have a bad experience at Sandcouch Cafe and I would visit again in the future thanks to it's convenient location. The food was solid and the staff was friendly, and that's really all I need when ordering a sandwich.

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Sandcouch Cafe - Try out Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich; the swiss cheese and chipotle aioli make this no ordinary ham+egg+cheese sandwich.

Try out Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich; the swiss cheese and chipotle aioli make this no ordinary ham+egg+cheese sandwich.

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Prank - Boneless Chicken Tenders

Prank

4.1(1.1k reviews)
3.4 mi•Downtown
•$$

This is one of my favorite spots to meet up with friends for a casual get together when in the…read moreDowntown LA area! It's conveniently located to the LA Convention Center, Crytpo.com arena, and LA Live which makes it a must visit before or after an event! I am obsessed with their happy hour, which offers healthy items at discounted prices with generous portions! I have been here so many times throughout the years but most recently found myself here during a busy World Cup match! Regardless, the service and quality of food was not sacrificed! I was greeted as soon as I got there and the bartenders were overwhelmed but still friendly and helpful. I was so tempted to get a margarita, since theirs are amazing, but decided to keep it dry and just get their vegan nachos. I was able to score a table outside on their lovely patio, which felt secluded enough from the main street. My food was brought out quicker than I thought and I was delighted, as I was famished! The vegan nachos here are fantastic and the happy price is only $10, which is a steal for what you get! They are costed in the most magical concoction of a bean puree, cashew cheese sauce, and guacamole which all have the most creamy, luscious and savory flavors. It's so hearty and well seasoned and not only filling, but you feel great after. Parking is pretty easy, as there are usually ample meters available nearby. I cannot wait to return again soon the next time I'm in Downtown LA! I am hoping to try more of their vegan options and next time I will for sure get a drink to go along with their delicious food!

Prank has a fun atmosphere and a great location in DTLA, but my experience was a bit mixed. The…read morecocktails didn't quite live up to expectations. I ordered the Espresso Martini, and it tasted pretty watered down and lacked the bold coffee flavor I was hoping for. On the bright side, the food was definitely the highlight. The mussels were flavorful, the calamari was crispy and cooked well, and the fries were delicious. Those dishes really saved the experience . Overall, I'd come back for the food, but I'd probably steer clear from cocktails and order a real drink. Prank is a convenient place for dtla residents in surrounding apartments to come get some quick bites and drinks and catch a live game

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Distrito Catorce

Distrito Catorce

4.2(46 reviews)
4.5 mi•Boyle Heights

Distrito Catorce is a gem in Boyle Heights that delivers on all fronts. The food was outstanding!…read moreFresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, with authentic flavors and quality ingredients that stood out from the first bite to the last. The ambiance was welcoming and the art was tasteful. What truly elevated the experience was the service. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the meal. They were quick to offer recommendations and ensured everything was perfect without being intrusive. We ordered the tostaditas de atún agua chile negro, beet salad, carne asada taco and Al pastor taco and watched the World Cup game. Distrito Catorce combines exceptional food, a great atmosphere, and top-notch service. It's the kind of place that leaves you planning your next visit before you've even finished your meal. Definitely plan on coming back to watch more World Cup games.

I knew heading into Distrito Catorce that I wanted to see three things . The closing art exhibit,…read morehear the live band, and finally try Chef Jonathan's menu. It was basically a grand slam. To be honest, I was already biased because his Smorgasburg pop-ups were consistently good. But Distrito Catorce is different , it's like art. My favorite dish was the tacos de papa with salsa macha. The crunch of the potato taco riding into the salsa macha and crema felt like home, but with some extra pop. His salsa game is on point. The scallion salsa on the ribeye taco was also gas. Lastly, I really dug the tostadita de atún. It hit perfectly on these hot summer days. Low-key, I still want to try the El Rey de Noche. Tacos de beef trompo are starting to hit LA, and dude was ahead of the curve making picanha-brisket tacos de trompo. Service is smooth too. The servers are helpful, and solid at the bar. Overall, it's a cool spot with a menu that feels unique to LA.

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Distrito Catorce - Art counter entrance a safe space   Paint & Brunch at Distrito Catorce  Facilitated by Liliflor Art

Art counter entrance a safe space Paint & Brunch at Distrito Catorce Facilitated by Liliflor Art

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