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Cafe Belen

4.8 (522 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Breakfast 04/26
Joy C.

Parking is a nightmare. The restaurant is in a corner strip mall and it is smaller than I imagined. They have outdoor seating, which is in the parking lot but has shade. The food and service though were really good. Other patrons seemed to be locals and frequented the restaurant. The server we had was very friendly. I had the lomo saltado, which was a special, while my friends had the mango salad and salmon bowl.

Sarah R.

Cafe Belen is truly one of my favorite spots in LA. Somewhere I can always recommend to someone visiting and know they are going to LOVE it. Breakfast, lunch, dinner- flawless. Juices, smoothies, coffees- fabulous. Also they serve breakfast all day! It's so hard to find good restaurants that do that. The food is FRESH. On my recent visit, my partner (with a mouth full of food) said "wow, this really is what food tastes like when it's made with love." We love the smoothies, so many of the dishes, my faves being the pancakes/waffles/french toast, and the egg sandwich (hold the bacon wink wink). The space is small but done so well. It's cozy and I love sitting out on their patio. Parking is free in the shopping center! And lastly, all my love to the owners, Juan and Julio. Thank you for bringing your heart and soul to the community and giving us this beloved cafe! See you soon!

Guava Lemonade
Ale M.

This review is for a delivery order - for reference Cafe Belen is about 1 mile away from the delivery point. Delivery was about 35-40 minutes. Of the two items ordered, I'd have to say the guava lemonade was my favorite. It was perfectly sweetened and tart. Very refreshing. The Cuban bowl was also great in flavor but a bit too soggy. Perhaps it collected too much condensation before it got to its destination? The thin cuts of chicken were flavorful, not dry, and well seasoned. The plantains were sweet and well cooked as well. The bed of rice and beans were unfortunately too wet to be enjoyable, but overall great flavor all around.

Bella S.

The cafe is located at the middle corner of a small L shaped strip center. There's free parking in the small lot, but also metered street parking around. If you don't mind the walk, there's free street parking further up the neighborhood. A homey cafe with friendly service. Staff were courteous and attentive. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with the dinner menu being served after 5pm. The menu is quite extensive and diverse. Breakfast items include Benedicts, avocado toasts, traditional American-style breakfast combos, toasts, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, breakfast sandwiches and Mexican-inspired dishes such as Huevos Rancheros, chilaquiles, frittata. For lunch, there's salads, sandwiches & burgers. During the day, they have wellness shot drinks made from fresh fruits and spices, smoothies & shakes to give you a healthy-boost of energy & vitality. For dinner, they have filet mignon, ribeye steaks, seafood dishes, pastas/linguini/fettucini, and bowls. They also have wine with dinner. My bestie and I came for dinner so this review is strictly for their dinner only. We tried the following... 1. Cafe Latte (5/5) Very strong coffee that's neither bitter or sour in flavor. It is on the darker roast side and definitely quite bold. If you are sensitive to coffee, this might be too strong for you. As a coffee connoisseur, it's perfect for me. I like that it's very creamy as well - good ratio balance. 2. Belen Chicken Linguine (3-4/5) The presentation of this dish was nice. It came out piping hot, so be careful before taking that 1st bite. The garlic bread that comes with it seemed a bit stale. It was nice to dip the garlic bread in the tomato-like creamy sauce of the dish. The noodles were al dente. The chicken was a bit on the drier side, but with the creamy sauce, it was ok. I felt the sauce could use more depth of flavor and savoriness, but my buddy said it was "decent and creamy." 3. Blackened Seafood Bowl (2/5) It didn't seem really "blackened" to us as there was no charred taste at all. It contained Spinach, cabbage, carrots, and broccoli, cauliflower with tiny shrimps and small pieces of salmon. It's more vegetables than seafood, so didn't feel like it was worth the price of $24. Flavor was kind of bland; ok dish, but nothing to rave. Wouldn't get it again. 4. Bacon Cheeseburger (4/5) They supposedly use wagyu beef with smoked mozzarella, arugula, grilled onions, bacon and sliced tomatoes with aioli sauce served between brioche buns The overall flavor was quite pronounced. It would best be described as being "meaty." The bacon added a nice crisp and savoriness. The fat from the bacon and beef made it quite juicy. The beef patty was beefy/meaty, but not sure if it's truly "wagyu." I personally found the patty to be way too salty, but my buddy didn't think so. The brioche bun was crispy and toasted well, but was a bit on the dry side. The bun itself lacked that doughy "brioche-y" taste that I'd hope for. Overall, decent experience. I'd come back to try their daytime menu.

Chicken Marsala
Shawn S.

This Gem of a find was pure Yelp. I'd have never have done this if not for this app. We (2) got sat immediately in a small dining room mostly 2 top tables. With a simple dining menu of only a few choices per category it was easy to decide. This was a rainy day in The LA so skipped the great Wine/Drink list and I started with a Caffe Mocha. We ordered the Chicken Marsala $27 and Belen Chicken Linguine in a pink sauce $19. Everything was fine dining timed and delivered. Marsala came with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables they nailed it. Linguine with blackened chicken, large chunks of vegetables, and garlic toast points all textures were spot on and flavor was great. I'd have never thought about coming here but have now recommended this place twice already.... will be back for Breakfast

Trinny T.

The shake cost around $9-$10. It was very expensive for around 16 oz of shake. The shake is delicious. But it was more of a smoothie than a (milk) shake.

Debbie F.

2nd visit and it was just as I remembered. Looking for a "meet in the middle" restaurant with a solid menu and parking. Fond 1st visit memories led me to recommend this spot and everyone loved it. This is a small(ish) restaurant in the corner of a little shopping center. This visit we dined outside as it was a pleasant day. Service was great, food fantastic, and when the sun started to neat down on us, they lowered the shades. A pretty hidden gem in my opinion.

Gwen D.

Cute spot for dinner. I preferred the all day menu rather than dinner menu. Dinner menu was all meat. Our servers were friendly and quick. The food tasted fresh. The fresh lemonades were made from fresh fruit as opposed to concentrate or syrups. I enjoyed the ginger lemonade and my friend loved her strawberry. The tofu bowl comes with feta but I made it vegan by requesting it removed. My friend loved her Cuban bowl. We will definitely come back!

Belen Breakfast Sandwich
Steve L.

Just tried the Belen sandwich and it was honestly great. The sandwich was perfectly toasted with a nice crunch on the outside, and the layers inside were fresh and well balanced. The egg was cooked just right, slightly runny, which made every bite even better. Paired with the crispy breakfast potatoes on the side, it was a really satisfying meal. What really stood out, though, was the service. The staff was super friendly, welcoming from the moment I walked in, and the food came out fast without feeling rushed. You can tell they're well organized and actually care about the customer experience. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again solid food, great service, and an overall enjoyable visit.

Egg Breakfast Combo. Low-grade cut of bacon. About 3 small strips . Ridiculous .
Daniel B.

Ă€ true ripoff ! The avocado bacon breakfast sandwich was not worth the 20 minute wait! It was soggy, and the cook skimped out on the bacon. There were two itty bitty tiny strips of bacon on the entirety of the sandwich . You're best buying frozen farmer John's sandwiches at the grocery store than pay about 20 times of that here. The only reason I'm giving this Ă  2 stars is the place is cute and the workers appeared friendly. The food was certainly much less than expected .

Walnut Butter Milk Pancakes 10/10
Anita L.

Lovely place to come have breakfast or brunch! I enjoyed the pancakes and huevos rancheros. Staff are friendly and genuinely look like they are happy to serve you. They also have a parking lot!

Strawberry Protein Shake
Lexy A.

I've been to Cafe Belen multiple times (dine-in and take-out). This cafe is a MUST VISIT. I have nothing but good things to say about the service and food. While I typically walk here, the cafe is located in a lot where you can park. The spaces are kind of tight but there's a good amount of parking and street parking. The cafe has a lot of indoor and outdoor seating! Every single staff member I've encountered has been SOOOO nice. They always check in to see how your food is, ask if you need anything, etc. They all seem to get along well and there's a very family vibe. The food is amazing!!! I like to replace banana with mango for the protein smoothie which is very delicious. They have a very large variety of food. I've only really had the breakfast items but they've always been so good!! HIGHLY recommend!!!

I came for breakfast around 11am the staff were really friendly and get the food out fairly quickly. I did see some reviews with people having issues with parking but parking was not an issue. This place would have gotten 5 stars if they were to give bigger portions. The fact that their menu said it included eggs and pancakes I didn't think I'd receive 1 single egg. Coulda scrambled at least two eggs. Don't sell people short.

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Do you have seating for a table for 8? We are all older and retired so need easy seating. Thanks…

Hello Marie when are you planning to come in? Yes we can do a table for 8 Let me know when snd what time.

Breakfast all day?

Hi Nathalie Yes, we serve breakfast from 8 am to 5 pm every day.

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