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Blu Jam Café

4.1 (6.1k reviews)
Closed • 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Crispy French toast
Aliyah W.

One seated you can order with the QR code or you walk to the counter. They had the game playing, nice area inside. I really enjoyed the Chilaquiles. It was a good serving of food I had leftovers. The French toast was delicious a nice crisp and very sweet. The Benedict was Definitely enjoyable.

Migas
Tiff E.

I typically bring my tourist friends here as I think it's one of the better brunch spots for American fusion with that SoCal vibe. What I usually get: 1. Migas with scrambled eggs, jalapeños, chorizo sausage, tortilla chips, mozzarella, pico de gallo and grilled potatoes 2. Crunchy French Toast topped with fresh berries, served with powdered sugar and vanilla bean sauce 3. Eggs Benedict & Quesdailla is also good here. Go early or you'll have to wait. Street parking might be tough on weekends but I've never had a problem.

Lemon crepes and chipotle bowl
Ashley P.

The texture of the crepes was good but I was not a huge fan of the filling, definitely hard to finish the entire plate. The bowl was actually really good and came with a generous portion of guacamole, I could get that again. It helped balance out the sweetness of the crepes. Overall good but nothing that made it stand out from all the other brunch places in the area. They have great deals on drinks though

This restaurant was delicious with fresh, flavorful food and excellent service. The staff was kind and welcoming, and I highly recommend it.
Yovana G.

This restaurant was delicious with fresh, flavorful food and excellent service. The staff was kind and welcoming, and I highly recommend it.

Vegan burrito

Their vegan burrito and avocado toast were insane. Same goes for their vanilla iced latte (I wasn't expecting it to be this good ngl) and their matcha latte.

Kim T.

Super cute little cafe on Melrose in LA. Went here during the Stranger Things cycling event thing. I would say this place is more of a healthy place and chill. Server was super friendly. Food was fresh and delicious

Churro French Toast
Mystery M.

We tried Blu Jam Cafe for breakfast and the experience was great. The employees here were very friendly and approachable to any questions and concerns we had. The manager was especially was very nice in helping us figure out the parking validation, as we had trouble leaving the parking garage after our meal. Everything we ordered tasted delicious and freshly made, but I will say the wait time to receive your food can be long. Dishes came one by one and while 3 of what we ordered came at a fairly reasonable time, the 4th dish took longer than the rest, odd. I had the French toast churros, and they were delicious, although I will say they are on the sweeter side, so the first few bites will taste good, but it might be too sweet for a breakfast choice. The complimentary strawberry crepe that was give to everyone was delicious and flavorful, I liked it! The rest of our party enjoyed their breakfast entrees as well, everything was freshly made and flavorful. The pricing here is quite high, but considering the area, you can't expect it to be cheap. You definitely can get some of the menu items cheaper elsewhere. Overall, it's a great neighborhood breakfast spot, but just don't expect it to be a cheap one!

First time here. Great customer service and food was outstanding. Delicious. Ambiance was awesome

Breakfast sandwich
Corey P.

OMG ! The breakfast sandwich is a must! Chipotle aioli, bacon, lettuce, cheese, and avocado? Whewwww!!! It was also served with a side of potatoes. Everything was seasoned well and served pretty hot for a to go order! Highly recommend this sandwich if you're in the area! Even if you're not, UBER EATS the meal! 5/5

Ginger shot -- it'll make you breathe like a dragon.
Tyler J.

This was our first time visiting Blu Jam Cafe. The owner-chef was in the restaurant and was incredibly friendly. In terms of service, be ready to order through a QR code menu or the front register, which does ask for a tip at time of order. You can leave a tip at the register after the fact, too. The service was very fast, and always helpful. The food was very filling. The chef/owner said they cook everything fresh. The food was high quality, especially for the price! The bathrooms were clean, and appropriately stocked. There are also pieces of art for sale throughout the restaurant - which was a nice addition.

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Been married a long time now, bought a house, have a dog, new careers, and all that started from Blu Jam.

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Food was great! Fresh and delicious. Met the owner and he's honestly one of the nicest and most humblest person I've ever met!

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Found it very odd there were no waiters at this restaurant... you also order and pay by phone or the counter... felt super weird!!

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My favorite branch restaurant all time. The food is so good and just love it. It's a nice place to eat and hang out with friends.

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Where should I park to dine at Blu Jam Cafe?

Street parking

Do you take reservations I can't get through to anyone on the phone?

As far as I remember they don't. Only Yelp waiting list...

Hello do we need proof of vaccination or just a negative covid test?

You can either provided proof of vaccination or a negative covid test result in the last 72 hours to dine inside. You do not need to provide us with any information if you wish to dine outside on our patio. I hope this answered your question.

Do they still deliver?

Via Uber, Grubhub and Door Dash Yes

Is the crunchy French toast served all day or only during breakfast hours?

All day! They are open until 2pm.

Can you still reserve a table like you could before the pandemic?

We are so sorry but due to cost issues we removed the Yelp Nowait services. You can't reserve tables in advance any longer.

Are they doing dine in service yet?

Yes, they have done in with social distancing.

Is this location open for indoor dine in or is it just outdoor seating?

Both indoor and outdoor seating is available with adequate distancing.

What are the mimosa deals? And do you guys have mimosas on Fridays?

Mimosas are $9.95 and are available daily at our Brentwood, Tarzana and DTLA locations

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, I did she patrons on the patio with their pets.

Are dogs allowed?

Our patio is very much pet friendly! We have a water bowls ready for your pooch as well!!

Does this place serve mimosas at this location?

Hi Quannii B, we don't sell alcohol at this location. However, our Brentwood, Downtown, and Tarzana locations do.

Do they offer reservations?

Yes, and you can check in on Yelp!

Do they allow dog?

No.

Do they take reservations?

You can get on the wait list through Yelp!

Do you guys offer bottomless mimosas?

We do not have alcohol on Melrose at this time. They do have great beer, wine, mimosas, etc at our locations in Brentwood, Downtown, and Tarzana though.

Do they allow dogs?

As long as they keep to themselves and dont bother other guests.

Do they have mimosas?

Not in Hollywood. We do have Mimosas and a nice selection of beer and wine at our Downtown LA, Brentwood and Tarzana locations.

Is this place family friendly?

Yes

Can they do half orders of the French toast?

I don't think so.

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