Toast has been on my list of places to check out for a couple of years, and a friend put it back on…read moremy radar back in April. Just a couple of weeks ago, my friends and I were considering our options for where to have brunch to celebrate one of our friend's retirement. Toast was one of the names I dropped in the metaphorical hat, and it won the vote of a few. My friends were surprised that I had named a spot I hadn't yet tried since I'm usually the "foodie" of the group. However, another girl in the group who had been here before vouched for it. I'm glad I finally got to try this place this past weekend, and I cannot wait to return! There were so many things on their menu that I wanted to try. A couple of the ladies ordered green chilaquiles, the friend we were celebrating ordered the Spanish Omelet, another woman I'd met that day had the bacon and eggs, another one ordered the Biscuits and grave with a side of bacon that looked perfectly crispy. I wish I had taken pictures of the plates as it all looked so lovely! I didn't even take a picture of my own food haha. I had my eyes on an omelet, one of the Benedicts or the Chicken n Waffle. In the end, the chicken and waffle won. It comes served with a little container of maple syrup with bacon pieces. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The waffle was delicious, though I did request for some extra syrup on the side. To drink, a few ladies ordered mimosas, one ordered an iced caramel coffee, and I ordered the Carajillo. I fell in love with this drink last summer in Mexico and do not often see it on the menu. I love the subtle citrus notes the Licor 43 adds to this espresso drink. It is very similar to an espresso martini, and theirs comes topped with a toasted marshmallow. I honestly wanted to try almost every item in their Tipsy Barista section of their drinks. I'll just have to come back that many more times :) Plenty of parking in the mall lot. It does get pretty packed during peak hours. Fortunately I had called ahead to put our group of 6 down. We went in on Saturday around 11:30. It slowed down a bit while we were eating, but started to get busy again after 1. Otherwise, we might have been forced to honor their 90-minute rule. All in all, a great experience from everyone in our group. No complaints on the wait, service or food. That certainly deserves a toast. Great job, Toast!

I was taken here for my birthday brunch, and it turned out to be a great choice! The atmosphere was…read moreamazing--lively, stylish, and perfect for celebrating a special occasion. I ordered the steak and eggs along with a margarita flight, and everything was fantastic. The food was delicious, the drinks were fun to try, and the service was excellent from start to finish. The only thing that caught me off guard was the price--it's definitely on the more expensive side. But if you have the budget and want to treat yourself to a nice brunch, I'd 100% recommend giving this place a try. Great food, great drinks, excellent service, and an awesome brunch atmosphere. Definitely made my birthday feel special!

The food and service was amazing !!…read more The setting & good music too !! I recommend to try the Pina Rita 10/10 Lets go Bar Louie in Downey !!!!!

Adrián provided excellent service! I highly recommend Bar Louie to anyone looking for a great time,…read moredelicious mimosas, and fantastic service.

This place is more like a performance than a mere meal. The place is huge, like a mountain lodge on…read moresteroids. They have an organized seating system with teams of people with headsets scurrying around. Our server was a little green in terms of his interpersonal skills but we tried to tease the recticence out of him...semi-successfully! Our meal, which was more like a snack since we were in town for a late night performance and needed a place to light, was the perfect meal. Somehow word got out that it was our first visit to this Lazy Dog, and one of the line cooks appeared at our table to welcome us. He was very impressive and welcoming; we were a bit taken aback by the proactive hospitality. He said he'd like to welcome us with a complimetary bowl of their Tangy BBQ chips that came with some delicious dipping sauce. We were delighted. And those chips -- OMG, not your typical homemade chip. Next, we ordered the Brussels sprouts which were awesome and delicious. Then the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad that comes with greens, carrots, radish, avocado, pickled cucumbers, peanut ponzu vinaigrette and soy dipping sauce on the side . So delicious! The tuna was fresh and perfectly cooked with lovely a seasoned crust and pink ahi filet. We still had time before we were due at our date, so ordered coffee, then refills...and more refills, LOL! ( No wonder our performance was so wired) The staff was happy to have us linger. We did not feel rushed, and there was no pressue to vacate our table. We salivated over other menu items, and have talked about going back to try a few. We don't need an excuse to drive to Downey but we'll be looking for one! Loved this unexpected experience! Would give more stars for the braintrust behind the customer experience here ;-)

For a long time I was trying not to eat here due to one kind of annoying experience when it first…read moreopened. Well I decided to give it another try. I'm glad I did. Food was so good. The waitresses were attentive. It wasent like those super loud restaurants. It was very nice. Wifey really enjoyed it. Everything we had was very good. We will be back soon

Hearty chicken & vegetable soup! Exactly what I needed to revitalize me the next day after a night…read moreout drinking!

I paid a little over $10 for an order of hummus and a little over $20 for a full sandwich plus two…read moresides.. Why is the order of hummus and pita such a small amount? Im annoyed by how expensive it was. I'm so disappointed because they used to give a lot more than just 4 pcs of pita too when you order a full appetizer side. You get better back for your buck if you get a sandwich because it comes with two pretty large sides... the same size as a regular appetizer lol. The food used to be so good back then. The recipe and flavors have changed. Service is always great and ambiance is fun though. It's very clean here.

Mustard Seed All Vegan restaurant The food is so clean and…read morefresh, it was delicious. The Agua Fresca is thick and packed with flavor. The staff was friendly, very accommodating, and had great timing checking on our table My favorite thing about this beautiful restaurant is the atmosphere they created. This is a great place for people with ADHD, young humans, or anyone who loves nature. Gives a vegan rainforest cafe vibe The birds and light jazz create a serene environment. Thank you to the staff for your warm smiles and wonderful service

We tried this restaurant on an early Sat night around 6pm . We are trying all the vegan options we…read morecan in the area, and I had seen this one recommended. First, positive was that the customer service was amazing . It was only my husband and I and another table there while we weee dining in . The waitress was very kind, explained what they were out of that evening and was very attentive. Our food came out piece meal , but everything was a great temperature and quick to table. We tried the chips and guacamole. I really enjoyed the chips . I don't know if they are house made, but they had a great flavor. The guacamole was ok not the best but certainly not the worst. I had the tater tots as a side, and you get a lot! They were crunchy and perfect with lots to share and take home,l. My husband ordered a steak burrito I believe which he very much enjoyed . I had the crispy chicken wrap which I have to say I was not a fan of. The homemade vegan ranch tasted a little off to me and had a weird texture . The atmosphere was very nice and relaxing although I was not a fan of the "elevator and holding music " that was playing in the background. . Parking was a bit of a hassle because there are a lot of restaurants in the area , but it wasn't too bad . All in all I am not sure we would be back for the food, but the customer service was excellent.

Patricia had the best personality and was very sweet and attentive. Food was also amazing and…read moredrinks are a 10/10.

We celebrated our birthday today at Gaucho's and had such a great time! Our waiter, William, did an…read moreexcellent job and made the experience even better. We tried the spinach and cheese empanadas, al pastor, short rib, and beef. For my entrée, I ordered the skirt steak, and it was cooked to perfection! We told William it was my twin brother's and my birthday, and he surprised us with a complimentary flan and a bright neon "Happy Birthday" sign. Such a fun and thoughtful touch! The atmosphere was lively, the food was delicious, and the overall vibe made our birthday celebration extra special. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

Me and my mom came here for some girl time! The food was good, the view outside was beautiful, and…read moreour server Evan was 10/10. I don't think I've ever had such an attentive server. Checked in on us through out the meal, truly made the experience great.

SUCH A GREAT FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH EVAN ! We came for my best friend's birthday and he made us feel…read moreso heard and happy. We were sat perfectly outdoors near the cliff. Though we were a big group, Evan did such a good job with everything. Will definitely be coming back just for Evan.

Cozy atmosphere with an urban, classy, romantic vibe. The background music was good with a great…read moresound system, but a little loud for me. Menu was varied and interesting with some specialties, sandwiches, and salmon. Prices were fair for these times. I had the strawberry goat cheese salad and the baked dinner rolls with sweet butter. Enjoyed it all. My husband had the burger with fries. He said both were very good. I'd like to try the bacon crusted salmon or the gnocchi next time. We did not have dessert. Service was friendly, helpful, and efficient. This is a tiny gem in Uptown. They've been open about a year. I hope people will discover and enjoy it like we did. I think a small candle on each table would add an inviting element to go along with the pretty fresh flower centerpieces. This place can also comfortable accommodate groups.

I mean--you would think of all the things that are pet peeves when it comes to food, overcooking my…read moresteak would be one of the biggest. But I've learned that if I order my steaks rare or even blue rare at a place not known for their steaks, it comes out to the desired medium rare I wanted all along. Such was the case tonight. I asked for rare but it came out closer to medium rare--maybe even dipping into medium. No big whoop. The baseball steak was still juicy and delicious. The fries were still great shoestring. And I can live with a chimichurri sauce instead of the preferable hollandaise or bearnaise these usually come with. I just wish I could actually ask for a medium rare and get medium at a food joint other than where it costs me $60 or $70 a cut. The service was good. She was pleasant and quick on her feet. The ambience was good. It was a quaint space and had a lot of charm. I can't say it was too full but I attribute that more to the day being full of sporting events like the World Cup and some silly NBA thing than an actually critique of the restaurant. Subsequently, I found this a good place for dinner but not superb and I found myself wondering when the next like fate might bring me here.

This was amazing. Their steak was bursting with flavor and super tender. The waffles had this…read moredelicious whipped cream while being fluffy and amazing. Their freshly squeezed oj was also great. Would highly recommend.

The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the register and then choose a…read moreseat, and they bring your food directly to you. I had the Eggs Benedict with birria, and they were delicious! The portion size was just right for me. My boyfriend had the chilaquiles, which he enjoyed, but the portion was a bit too small for him. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and the casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Service from Gustavo was amazing. Very friendly & checked on us multiple times…read more Food was good. Protein bowl with chicken

We had lunch at BJ's while there was an event happening and despite the restaurant being extremely…read morebusy, the service was absolutely outstanding. Our servers were excellent--professional, polite, attentive, and incredibly efficient. Everything was seamless from start to finish. The food was delicious, as usual, and the entire experience was wonderful. We really appreciate the staff for making such a busy day feel effortless. We will definitely be back!