PERFECT BREAKFAST!! Cafe Belen aced everything: they have wonderful service, phenomenal food, good prices, and nice ambience. I got the salmon benedict and my friend got their pancakes; we both loved our dishes. Something I always ask for when I get poached eggs is for them to be poached over medium-well (jammy-ish). Rarely do restaurants ever get it right the first time, but Cafe Belen made the eggs *perfectly*. The salmon was great quality, too. I wish I snapped a photo of my friend's drink, but she got the guava lemonade refresher, I believe. It was minty, sweet, refreshing...it was incredible. I'd honestly go back just for the drink. Anyway, I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Cafe Belen - Salmon Benedicts - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Such a sweet and cozy family-run spot! It's tucked away in the corner of a pretty busy shopping center so parking was a little tight but the service was amazing and everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming. I wasn't completely blown away by what we ordered and felt like the food overall lacked a little flavor. That being said I'd definitely be willing to give it another try. I saw so many other plates coming out that looked really good and the warm service alone makes me want to come back and try something different! read more

Cafe Belen - Ribeye Chilaquiles $39 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went there for brunch on Labor Day and they were busy but luckily, we didn't have to wait! Here's what we ordered: Belgium Waffle Combo: 5/5 I love that they had turkey bacon as an option since I wanted something healthier. The waffle was also sweet and soft. I actually had it at the end of the meal since I ate the eggs and turkey bacon first and even then, the waffle was still fluffy, not dry and simply hit the spot. So good!!!! Chai tea latte: 5/5 Matcha: 3/5 not so great, I wouldn't recommend Service: 10/5 everyone was so nice and our water was getting refilled instantly, even when they were extremely busy. The waffle combo and service made our experience 10x better, it was such a joy having brunch there. I'd definitely come back and try other items! read more

I cannot. I can't. I won't ever stop raving about Cafe Belen. Dropped in again for an early dinner and had a little bit of everything, including breakfast ;) First time having the Southwest Salad (they were able to switch out chicken for tofu) OMGGG it was flawless. Also had some of the egg white omelet with potatoes and surprise surprise - perfection. My bf loves the belen breakfast sandwich so he gets that almost every time. If you like egg sandwiches, highly recommend. Topped it off with the purple haze smoothie. Lawwwd everything is so great. Can't wait til next time! Staff 5/5. Food & drinks 5/5. Atmosphere 5/5. Parking 5/5. read more

Cafe Belen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here for Sunday brunch before heading to airport. A hole in the wall sort of place with the friendliest service and delicious food. Made a good cappuccino too! Breakfast sandwich had the extra Parmesan frico on the bread-yum! And the Shortrib bowl had generous pot of Shortrib, veggies and 2 eggs. Great spot! read more

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I was looking for a good brunch place that accepts reservation and Cafe Belen showed up. I was impressed with the reviews so I decided to take my fam here. Food: We ordered 2 Steak and Eggs ($25 each) and the Ribeye Chilaquiles ($39 each) from the Brunch special. The portion was perfect, not too big and too small. The steak was nicely prepared the way we wanted it (medium). It was very tender and flavorful - we enjoyed every bite we had especially my kids. Service: Staff are very friendly and welcoming, they were very sweet, nice and attentive. Their customer service is great! Ambiance: It is located in a plaza at the corner of Santa Monica Blvd & Brockton - they have free parking on the lot. The restaurant itself is not as big as I imagined from the pictures here in yelp - I think rough estimate is for 30-36 people max? But they do have a small cute outdoor seating area as well. We will definitely go back to this place next time we visit the area! read more

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I can see why this place held its 5 stars rating. Well deserved. Upon entering, I could feel the warm welcome. We got seated and took our time looking at the menu. Friendly waitress came by to take our orders. She made sure that our orders were placed correctly. We got the steak & eggs w/sunny side up eggs. We got it medium rare w/sourdough toast. We also ordered the salmon Benedict w/potatoes. I rarely order salmon when eating out because I don't trust the quality. However, people tend to order the salmon Benedict here so I decided to give it a try. I enjoyed the salmon Benedict more than the steak & eggs. I liked how they went easy on the egg like how it should be. The sauce was delicious. Potatoes were seasoned well. It was a perfect brunch plate. Steak was not seasoned at all. It was a plain steak. Didn't think it was that juicy. However, it was good. It was tender and not chewy chewy. Will return when in the area read more

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We love Café Belen. They have the best salads. They also have a full menu which is great, but we really go for the salads. Their Chicken Quinoa Salad, which is grilled free range chicken, organic baby arugula, endives, red organic quinoa, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese all tossed with champagne vinaigrette is ever so great. We also get the Chopped Cobb Salad which has chopped hearths of romaine, avocado, bacon, hard boiled eggs, blue cheese, red onions, chopped tomatoes, and ranch dressing. I hate ranch dressing and they are very nice to give me the dressing I like. The service there is great and the place is just beautiful. The prices are fair and they will take very good care of you. Besides their salads try their burgers, they are great, especially their bacon cheese burger. They even have a kid's menu and they are kid friendly. There is nothing not to love here. read more

Cafe Belen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Their buttermilk is SO good! Great service, very attentive. The food came out quick and the atmosphere was nice.

Service was amazing ! Food Was fulfilling and appetizing ! We sat outside because the fresh air gave us life but the energy was amazing great staff even the cook had a second to come check on our table to ensure that the food was made to our liking ! They had many different items on their menu i didn't snap a photo but this is a must try spot ! read more

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I really couldn't believe how wonderful this restaurant was! It was such an easy place to show up without a reservation, be seated immediately, and then have delicious drinks and food show up within minutes. And it's not like it was just any food, it was really high-quality, and very aesthetically pleasing too. The staff were very nice and checked in on us often. I would say this is one of the best hidden gem brunch pots in Santa Monica. read more

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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. read more

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Food was amazing! First time here and would 100% be back. Small place, but very nice vibe. Staff were kind, attentive and helpful as well. read more

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Haven't been here in awhile. Tried new specials(new to me at least). Awesome biria benedict!! read more

Cafe Belen - Biri Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very good foods, very good friendly service Located In a business center. Good service good people :) read more

Cafe Belen - Very good foods, very good friendly service - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

Cafe Belen - Guava Lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Stumbled upon this little eatery while moving our daughter into her apartment the day before. After a good night's rest we decided to try out Cafe Belen the next morning before we hit the long road trip for home. Ordered: protein bowl, breakfast sandwich and salmon eggs Benedict. Everything was delicious with high quality ingredients - professionally /chef-made food. Coffee also was very good! Service was extremely attentive and friendly. We will certainly come back to this charming and delightful cafe the next time we travel to west LA. read more

Cafe Belen - Salmon eggs Benedict's with roasted potatoes; protein bowl (roasted veggies, rice, beans, avocado, eggs, roasted chicken breast) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was delicious and the service was great! Easy going, casual and cozy place with an option to sit outside. Highly recommend Cafe Belen!

Ok ok ok! OMG If you are looking for some tasteful chilaquiles with steak and eggs - and all breakfast brunch items you look for in a Mexican food restaurant this is the place to got to at least one time! I'm a chilaquiles lover and this place was one of my favs all around. Great food, good vibes, Great customer Service!!! We stopped here with the family (10ppl) after an event near by and it did not disappoint. We were lucky to beat the crowd (10am) bc it's very popular and the place is small. When we left there were about 20+ ppl waiting outside in a line! Recommend % read more

Went here for breakfast 3 days ago and it was pretty good. The place looks clean inside and the seating was rather quick. I was offered the customary water as soon as I sat down. Food: Short Rib Burrito ($25) - The burrito was filled to max capacity. There was plenty of meat and it was really filling. The flavor could have been a bit stronger but that's just a personal preference as the meat was really tender. The egg also complemented the dish. Watermelon Lemonade ($6) - The lemonade tasted really fresh and was on the sweeter side. Definitely would buy this again. read more

Cafe Belen - Watermelon Lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great brunch spot! The food and drinks were delicious and the menu had a lot of variety. The service was attentive, polite, and efficient. The ambiance was nice and there was parking available in the lot. Can't wait to come back! read more

Cafe Belen - Protein Breakfast Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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. read more

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Great food! Had the Honey Mustard Chicken Bowl. Delicious. The spinach mushroom quinoa mixture made the dish. Husband had the Turkey sandwich. He said it was good. A little crowded and the service was a little forgetful, but overall a great place to have a delicious, healthy meal! read more

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 read more

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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. read more

Cafe Belen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ok, here we go, The food is really good, the service superb!! The young men are just amazing people, super friendly, prompt to serve you and they do it with a smile. I had their huevos rancheros and it was delicious!! read more

Cafe Belen - Huevos Rancheros, very well presented and balanced flavors. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My last review was for 2 years ago. 2 yars later and they are as amazing as ever. I'm not much a fan of eggs and never liked breakfast burritos bc it has eggs. Then one day I decided to give it try and Tried their breakfast wrap. OMG it was so good. Their owner and staff are amazing, very sweet, friendly and professional people. This place wont disappoint you. I can say its litterly the gem around the corner. read more

Cafe Belen - Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

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Great place! The Belen shake was delicious. I got the Belen breakfast sandwich and it was quite good--the crispy Parmesan bread was definitely a highlight. No wait and nice ambience. I'll have to come back for the short rib bowl. read more

Cafe Belen - Belen Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Took my parents here for the excellent reviews. We got the huevos rancheros, quesadilla, and waffle combo. It was just okay to be honest. I don't recommend sitting at the bigger table by the entrance- there were a lot of flies. read more

Amazing food at this hidden little cafe. The service is attentive and so are the vibes. People are nice and welcoming! There's a reason it has a great review. NOT a sleeper read more

Cafe Belen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for breakfast. Located in a small strip mall. There's parking in a lot so that's a plus. Honestly, I think this place is overpriced for what it is. The food wasn't bad but I wasn't blown away either. Everything was fresh but just bland for $20 a dish. But cost of living is going up so maybe this is the new normal? read more

One of my favorite and affordable cafes in Los Angeles. I love the buttermilk walnut pancakes and definitely do a combo with pancakes or a waffle. They have delicious drinks including the lady like and mimosas. The staff and owners are so friendly and accommodating. This unassuming cafe can't be missed! read more

Generally, the quality of food at restaurants has decreased drastically. I ordered French Toast and it was not good at all. It was very dry and a little too crispy. I prefer soft French toast. The omelet was OK. Nothing special. I won't be eating here again if I am being honest read more

My husband and I came to visit a friend's church near by and wanted to have some breakfast, well let me tell you it was delicious . Stopped by here as a first timer and it was honestly out of this world. The service was immaculate, very attentive and friendly. When we got our food it was presented so nice and the taste was so good! The ambience was just incredible as well! I will definitely be coming back! read more

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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! read more

Cafe Belen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food, amazing coffee and fantastic service! The 2 guys that run the place are gems!

Great service (was slower than preferred but ONLY because the place was jam packed), knowledgeable staff, menu had so many scrumptious-looking options that is was hard to choose...but was NOT disappointed with my selection, our party of 4 all had different things that we loved! I shall return!! read more

Cafe Belen - Blackened Seafood Bowl - DELICIOUS Compliments to the chef!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

Cafe Belen - Belen Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

À 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 à 2 stars is the place is cute and the workers appeared friendly. The food was certainly much less than expected . read more

Cafe Belen - Egg Breakfast Combo. Low-grade cut of bacon. About 3 small strips . Ridiculous . - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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