Been here before and the food is generally good, but service has always been touch and go. This visit was a step down even from that. Walked in on a Sunday around 11:30am, restaurant maybe a quarter full. Seated in a corner with incomplete silverware, no menus for several minutes, no water for even longer. Waited another 10-15 minutes with menus in hand before anyone came to take our order. The food wait aside, what really stood out was the lack of basic check-ins. No "sorry for the wait," no acknowledgment, and when I finally asked for the bill, the manager came over with the terminal, took payment, and walked off without much of a follow-up except to hand over boxes. Just a little warmth goes a long way! Food, when it arrived: * Landwer's Pancakes: the highlight. Three pancakes tall with seasonal fruit, whipped cream, Nutella, and maple syrup. Delicious and a generous portion. * Croissant Sandwich: disappointing. Tough, chewy croissant with thinner filling than the bread size warranted. Hard to get a clean bite. The Century City location is convenient, and parking on weekend mornings is easy before the crowds roll in. read more

I've been to Cafe Landwer a few times over the years, and it was usually decent. After today, though, I don't have any interest in returning. My friend and I made a reservation for outdoor dining for brunch. We arrive right around our reservation time to find nobody at the podium. After a few minutes, a woman comes up and asks, "For two?" before immediately turning around and walking the other way, to which point we stop her and say that we actually had a reservation which we gave her all the details for. She stopped for about half a second, grabbed menus, then turned around again and brought the menus to an indoor table, then just walked away without making eye contact. She did not even tell us to follow her nor say a single word to us once we were seated. No worries, right? Wrong. We perused the menus and waited for about ten minutes, with no staff members coming by to help us. We started looking around to try to flag someone down, but each staff member was either not looking in our direction and/or wearing a different outfit from the next staff member, with some outfits almost having a nightclub aesthetic than wait staff. Eventually, another individual comes by our table and, again, without greeting us or making any eye contact, aloofly says, "Just order off the QR code," which we didn't see because the menus were covering it. Now, my friend who I was with works in the mall, and I know the restaurant offers a discount for mall employees, so as the employee was walking away, I called out and asked if we would still get the discount if ordering off the QR code, and he said yes. Note that in all the times my friend and I have eaten here in the past, it was always traditional table service. Then, we go to place our order, and after adding everything to the basket, it tries to charge my credit card. At this point, almost 20 minutes had gone by since we arrived, with still no single greeting or water or silverware set or anything. I get up to speak to another waiter who was helping nearby tables, to which I am again told to just order off the QR code but was reassured that the mall discount would be applied once the tab was settled. So we oblige and place our order through the portal. Several minutes later, the same waiter who I had most recently spoken with had come to our table (mind you, this is the first time someone came to our table in the entire time we were seated) and said that the restaurant was out of some of the items on our menu. And it was at this point that we FINALLY got waters. At this point, we had to look through the menu again, but it was getting to the point where we were going to miss our movie, so we had to just abandon ship and eat at the mall food court. Upon leaving, the only acknowledgement we got was from the first woman who "brought" us to our table, which was a petty smile and wave. Allow me to make myself clear. I hold no animosity against any establishment for being short-staffed, for requiring QR code ordering, or for being out of ingredients. This stuff just happens. What I do have an issue with is the astounding lack of any grace or hospitality, without even a simple "Whenever you're ready go ahead and use the QR codes on the table" or even a welcome. It just felt as though every person was just trying to get by with doing the bare minimum, and every employee had attitude. Even the couple next to us, who had been seated before we arrived, never got acknowledged. It's honestly a shame, because many of the items here are great, and the offerings are unique, but if this is how Cafe Landwer chooses to operate and treat its customers, I won't be back. read more

Food was great really fresh and tasty I had an omelet with some salad and pita with labneh I finished it with delicious espresso Server was great too Definitely recommend this place read more

Hidden gem in Century City Mall, stumbled upon it looking for a Brunch. Really nice outside patio and we loved the booth seating. The menu had vegetarian and vegan breakfasts. I ordered the oak milk Matcha and the Eggs Benedict. The food and service were top notch! Definitely, will be back! read more

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Cafe Landwer is a Mediterranean-style restaurant located inside a large mall. We visited right at the start of lunchtime and noticed the restaurant filled up quickly soon after we were seated. Unfortunately, the service was a bit spotty, and it was difficult to flag down a server when we needed assistance. After we ordered, three of the four dishes arrived. When the staff noticed our food was still untouched, they checked in and asked the person without a plate whether they had ordered something. Since we didn't want to start eating without the missing dish, our food sat for a while. About ten minutes later, the fourth plate finally arrived. That said, all of the dishes looked fantastic, my plate in particular was both beautiful and delicious. If not for the service issues, this visit would have been nearly perfect. read more

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Came here yesterday because my friend recommended it, and it did not disappoint. My pancakes were great, and although I can't remember the names of the dishes my husband and friends ordered (see pictures), everything they had was also delicious. My drink was really good too. I can't remember the name lol but it had cinnamon, orange, and ginger with a breakfast tea base, and it tasted like Christmas. The service was great as well. We didn't feel rushed at all, and the staff took the time to ask if we had any questions about the menu. They did forget my friend's Benedict at first, but they were very apologetic and made it right as soon as possible. The place itself is very pretty and does get busy as the day goes on. The bathroom was clean too, which I always appreciate. I'll definitely come back again when I'm in the LA area. read more

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I stopped by for dinner recently and had a decent dinner before heading back to shop with my friends. I ordered their famous schnitzel as it sounded pretty good and was one of their more popular items. I was sat down immediately at a table when I walked in and service was friendly and relatively quick. The schnitzel arrived after waiting around 10 minutes and was of a good portion size. The fries were crispy and they were well-cooked. They had some seasoning on them and weren't bland. The schnitzel was crispy and had a good crunch but was a little on the bland side and squeezing the lemon on top definitely helped. It wasn't memorable or anything to write home about. It was a good place to try in the mall but I would go for a different option in the mall if you want something worth more spending on. read more

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Easy place to settle, comfortable spot with good coffee and genuinely attentive service. Tried the herb omelette with crushed potatoes. The omelette was light and fresh, and the potatoes, nicely cooked, well seasoned. It's straightforward food done right, in a space that feels relaxed. read more

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Came in around 4 PM on a Monday and was seated immediately. Service was very nice, and the ambiance was cool and trendy. We ordered the plain hummus, spicy rigatoni, pasta verde, basque cheesecake, and a shot of espresso. The hummus and bread were great! Soft and really enjoyable. Both pastas were also tasty and cooked well. Unfortunately, dessert and drinks brought the experience down. The basque cheesecake started good and not too sweet, which I prefer, but I bit into part of a paper film still stuck to the bottom of the cheesecake. The espresso also had a chemical-like taste. Overall, some good dishes, but the issues made the experience less enjoyable. read more

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Not my first time ,probably my last. Food quality and portions went downhill from great to terrible. The only tasty thing was a salad and it was ridiculously small. Staff was very slow and had a feeling they could use help. Place needs a good cleaning and refreshment for sure. Hope someone will see it and take care of it. read more

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Came to the new location on San Vicente blvd. We love it! Great food, beautiful place and friendly staff. I'm looking forward to come back. read more

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Had a team meeting nearby and decided to grab lunch here. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with a few small hiccups. The food was surprisingly very good. I ordered the lamb and steak kebab. The meat was cooked very well and tender, though it could have used a bit more seasoning. The salad that came with it was fresh and flavorful. I was initially excited about the almond and sunflower seeds on top, but halfway through they started getting stuck in my teeth, which made it a little less enjoyable. The hummus bowls were excellent and definitely the standout dish for me. The pita was incredibly fluffy and paired perfectly with the hummus. We also tried their famous iced tea with fruit, which was refreshing. One of my colleagues ordered a freshly pressed green apple juice that was very tart, a bit too natural and sharp for our taste. Service was a bit slow and our dessert order got mixed up, but nothing too major. Overall, I'd still come back for a quick lunch. read more

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One of the best restaurants we have been to in California. From the food to the service, 10/10. The restaurant was cute and clean. Food was absolutely amazing. Food presentation was amazing, quality of food was delicious and service of food was quick. We were impressed and this place will definitely be on the go back to list! We loved it! read more

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I ordered a a ginger iced tea. Not a desirable taste for me. I also had the sweet potato fries which were done to perfection. Perfectly crispy. I also got the lamb and beef kebabs. On the side were onions tomatoes and tabouli. I enjoyed them. My husband ordered the farmers breakfast . A large naan has two eggs and fresh veggies on top. Served with tahini and hummus very tasty. My daughter ordered a red pasta which she did not care for at all. The service was fine. They have indoor and outdoor seating. read more

My husband and I went to Cafe Landwer for the first time for lunch yesterday. We got there around 1 PM and it was not that busy. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I liked their decor and you get to choose your seating, assuming if it's not that busy.The only draw back was the bathroom. For the women's bathroom, one stall was out of order and the other was a complete mess but overall our experience was great! I ordered the chicken shawarma pita (not pictured) but the staff had messed up and put in the falafel pita instead. They had communicated to me the mistake, apologized, and said that I could keep both meals. I tried both stuffed pitas and I'm actually glad they messed up because I preferred the falafel over the chicken! They even gave us a dessert on the house which was so sweet. Service was definitely a 10/10 for us! My husband ordered the burger and enjoyed it! For a drink, I got their famous iced tea and wow!! It was so delicious and refreshing. If you're looking for a nice spot with great service and a good menu, I'd recommend Cafe Landwer. I look forward to coming back! read more

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Wow wow such a nice restaurant with delicious food. Especially the chocolate dessert.. seriously to die for. Rameen and Luis are friendly and pleasant. We had really good time !!! read more

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Cafe Landwer was a place that I really wanted to try because the menu items looked so good upon first glance. Server was nice and friendly and was sat immediately during lunch time. Ordered the schwarma sandwich + hummus plate. Everything was just mid. Sandwich just lacked a lot of flavor and the chicken was just plain to me. Hummus just lacked that flavor/saltiness. Not a place for me to visit again. Cute spot tho, but i dont think ill go out of my way to try it again. This is inside century city mall on the lower floors, so you have to park in the parking garage. First hour is free. read more

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First off, I love the diner feel when you walk in and the rounded booths. The food was great, I am a big fan of shakshuka and it didn't disappoint. Good amount of food for the price. Good flavor and didn't even need salt added. This place is a solid 4 stars and worth a go! read more

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I want to start by saying I am not the type to leave a bad review, but I do think people should be warned about Cafe Landwer. Especially in mall with incredible food options. Don't waste a breakfast, lunch, or dinner eating here. We were seated in a reasonable amount of time. The ambiance seemed nice and the restaurant was clean. The table next to us were seated around five minutes after us and had their order taken before ours. Not terrible, but it gets worse. The waiter comes and we order drinks and entrees as we had been left at the table long enough to review the entire menu. We ordered the short rib shakshuka, breakfast burrito, and fresh squeezed orange juice. The food took about 25 minutes to arrive. The food runner dropped the food off and this was the last time a staff member approached us on their own for the entire meal. The short rib shakshuka's eggs were completely overcooked, as you can see in my photo. I would have loved to bring this to our waiter's attention, but he never spoke another word to us. The breakfast burrito was just fine and the orange juice was delicious. The shakshuka left a lot to be desired, which was disappointing as it is $28. Long after we were ready to leave, we walked to the host and asked for our bill. She awkwardly told us our waiter would bring it out. We said we had not seen him since we placed our order and to please ask him for our bill. A different waiter came with the bill and we informed him we had not seen our waiter our entire meal. He did not seem surprised and asked who our waiter was. I told him we did not know as we had only spoken once to take our order. We paid with the stand in waiter and when he returned with the receipt he said our waiter was DAMIAN A. I will not be eating at Cafe Landwer again. If anyone decides to take a chance on Cafe Landwer, I hope that Damian A is not your waiter. Your order will be prepared wrong and you will have no recourse to correct it as he will ignore you. read more

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Loved this place in Boston and had to find it in LA too! Located in the Century City mall. Excellent choice for breakfast or lunch/dinner with a Mediterranean flare. read more

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The breakfast sandwich is terrible. Only 1 strip of Turkey bacon and tiny sliver of egg omelette in it with spinach and small amount of watery imitation guacamole. Left hungry. The hot chai tea is delicious. read more

I learned about Cafe Landwer on TikTok actually. The owner has been posting videos about it and that was effective enough for us to try it out!! We got two different types of shakshuka - the serving size was insane!!! I also loved the side salad and pita bread. I got the Halloumi shakshuka which was cheesy and flavorful. I also tried their rich Belgian hot chocolate made with whole milk, which was very indulgent! My friend tried the Turkish coffee which has the grinds in the bottom of the cup. The waitress was super friendly and explained the best way to drink it. One thing I will say is perhaps they were too attentive, if that is even possible to say! I think throughout the course of our 1 hr ish meal we had ~4-6 different staff members approach us asking if we needed anything. I think it was a bit disruptive but I do appreciate that we didn't have to flag anyone down throughout the meal. It's in a great location at the Century City mall and has a very old school diner feel but still super cozy on a rainy day!! Thank you! read more

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Went for lunch with my mom on a Thursday. We ordered the chicken thigh skewers and soup of the day, which the waiter said was tomato vegetable. The chicken was really good, super tender and juicy but missing the tahini which I had to chase down another waiter to get. The soup....let's just say I've had enough progresso minestrone in my life to know when I'm served a can of it. Completely identical in ingredients, appearance and taste (actually I think it tastes better when I've heated it myself from the can, but maybe that's because I'm used to paying $2 for it instead of $10). Definitely not what I was expecting in a nice posh airy cafe where most of the dishes looked fresh with somewhat fancy presentation. They could have just said they were out of the soup of the day when I asked what it was, I would have ordered something elseThe chicken was obviously made fresh as was the herb salad, which was fine but a bit heavy handed with the raw green onion. And to be fair I know a lot of restaurants don't make their soup from scratch, but they might want to pick a less recognizable one than canned minestrone. Can't pull one over on this Progresso connoisseur, though in this economy I guess I'm lucky the markup was only $8. read more

Thank god we did not settle on eating at the mall food court! Cafe Landwer is located conveniently in the century city westfield mall right by the escalators. There was no wait on the weekend and plenty of tables and booths. We ordered the Sinia Kebob which were beef and lamb. The dish included eggplant, onions, and tomatoes which were roasted. It came on top of a fresh pita bread with a hummus drizzle on top. It was served with a salad on the side. The kebob meat was tender and the veggies had a really toasty flavor to them. I liked the cucumber tomato salad as well, it was refreshing and you can taste the mint. The hot honey pepperoni pizza was delicious! The crust was thin and crispy. There was a cheese pull as well. I loved the hot honey on top of it. Overall, it's a good choice if you need a snack/meal at the mall. I'm usually not impressed by mall food but Cafe Landwer was great! The servers were nice and it also wasn't too expensive. read more

A very family friendly option at Century City mall! My goto used to be the schnitzel sandwich, but they recently changed the recipe and it's not as flavorful and balanced. Please bring back the original version! read more

Wonderful service and the food keeps getting better and better. I've been there many times, and I always leave happy and satisfied. Everything is so delicious that I was too busy enjoying my meal to take pictures, I only remembered when dessert arrived! And Oscar, the manager, is a gem! always kind, welcoming, and polite. read more

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Pretty Mediterranean Breakfast/Brunch place located at the Century City Mall! I got the Sinia Kebab on Focaccia and it was good. I liked how juicy the beef and lamb kebabs were, the charred veggies and the fresh and crunchy chopped salad on the side. The focaccia presentation was also unique and soaked up everything well. My only critique is the whole dish seemed to be lacking in flavor compared to similar dishes I had at other Mediterranean places. I wish there were stronger flavors. Other than that, it was a good and balanced meal that didn't leave you hungry. The interior was aesthetic and nice, loved the vibes. The service was also great here. The servers constantly checked up on my friend and I to see if everything was good and if we needed anything which I appreciated. Overall, this is a solid breakfast/brunch option at the Century City Mall and would come back to try the other menu items. read more

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Spent about an hour here. Ordering was easy and quick. The food took 30 minutes at least. Many tables sat after us got their food before us. We just ordered the vegan breakfast and the normal herb omelette with a side of turkey bacon. Vegan breakfast costed more than the normal egg one. The website had a larger variety than their in person menu. Our server was friendly and brought out each hot sauce for us. My friend said she should've ordered the pancakes since they looked more aesthetic than the plain omelette. She thought there would be more texture or flavor. The vegan omelette tasted like a waffle. There was some maple syrup undertone. There was carrot and chive mixed in. The guacamole, tomato dip and tahini were yummy. Tahini was whipped and fluffy. Coconut yogurt was unsweetened. The granola and blueberries were putting in work. We might've ordered the wrong dishes, but open to trying more of the menu. I wonder if they validate. I know dtf doesn't. read more

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Stopped by for dinner to refuel before going on more shopping spree in the mall lol. But in short, this place was a okay. Not likely returning for dinner, may try for a brunch if in the mall early enough. The dinner menu was great and many Mediterranean options. Our food was good but it didn't have anything notable or memorable, like the food didn't match the cute diner-like environment we were in. Nothing kinda popped for us. Service was great by one of the two there. I commend our waiter working hard on a somewhat busy evening. I'm going to assume he is new-ish but I recognized him trying as he was helping all tables. His fellow waiter, however, which seemed to be the more leader role as our waiter asked him for questions, did not seem to pull his weight. Never really seen in the hour we were there lol. I also appreciate the back crew serving our food and cleaning after us. Overall, it was an a OK experience, but wanted to try as we've walked past this restaurant so many times in the mall. The other reviews for here now makes sense. read more

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The only thing that can outshine consistently delicious food? World-class service. My family had the absolute pleasure of being taken care of by Oscar, who rolled out the red carpet and made us feel like VIPs from the moment we walked in. His warmth, friendliness, and genuine care made such an impact that we'll be asking for him by name every time. And the food? Next level. The Halloumi Shakshuka instantly became my new obsession, with the Mediterranean Shakshuka coming in a close second. Don't sleep on the Jam toast or Rozalach, they were both delicious. Needless to say, this spot has officially earned "family favorite" status. read more

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We went on Sunday for breakfast and had a great experience at Cafe Landwer. Although it was pretty busy, the service was still great. It's a very comfortable place to come with kids, with plenty of space to sit and enjoy. The food was delicious, and we will definitely be coming back again. read more

Food: I ordered the chicken and pesto pasta and it was very delicious. The balance of the pesto sauce with the chicken and the sautéed mushrooms and tomatoes were very delicious together! Drink: I also had the chance to try their famous iced tea and it was one of the best teas I've had. It was very refreshing with hints of citrus throughout! Seating: we were seated right away and the staff was very kind and attentive. read more

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Ambiance: it's a trendy and old fashioned Mediterranean restaurant, located on the ground level in the mall, their restroom is messy and not cleaned adequately Service: slow and impatient, apparently its understaffed here, it took a while to place the order, and their barista messed up my drinks without saying sorry, and I had to remind to get the water refilled Food: plenty choices from the breakfast, lunch and dinner menu Arayes - ** grilled pita stuffed with ground beef and lamb, tahini, harissa, and side choice of couscous, overcooked pita, so dry and almost burnt Sinia Shakshuka - *** beef and lamb kebabs, roasted eggplant, poached eggs in spiced tomato pepper stew with chopped salad, tahini, and choice of sourdough bread, average taste Price: moderate portions and affordable prices, expect $25+ per person read more

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Came early for Brunch over the weekend before it was busy and I really wanted to like this place, so I'll start with the positives: the service was genuinely friendly, and the cappuccino was amazing, smooth, rich, and honestly the highlight of the visit. Unfortunately, the food was a major disappointment. I ordered the avocado toast with a side egg over medium, and the egg arrived ice cold and completely overcooked. It was so cold I actually had to spit it out. The toast itself was hearty, but the spread tasted like a pre-made avocado "something" rather than fresh avocado it didn't taste real at all. I managed to eat half of my half-slice and couldn't finish the rest. If a place can't cook and serve a simple hot egg, it's hard to trust the rest of the kitchen. My companion ordered jam and toast and could only eat half because it wasn't good either. I'm especially disappointed because I'd been looking forward to trying Cafe Landwer. The menu is interesting, and I was excited about the Brentwood location opening soon. Sadly, based on this experience, I can't recommend it. There are plenty of other places nearby with much better food. Go elsewhere. read more

Food was mid. Service was poorer, low, and with total attitude. Pancakes super dry. Eggs overcooked. Had to flag down the one other server because our server was such a ghost. Will not be returning read more

The food is incredibly delicious, the service is just extremely slow. Came on a Friday morning around 12pm. Pretty empty inside but took about 40 mins for me to get my food since I sat down. There was 1 waiter seating everyone and also taking orders so that's why the service is very slow. 1 bust lady cleaning all the tables and dropping off food. Waiter sat me down & never checked on me again. Bust lady was working way harder than my waiter. She was not stop cleaning, brining food & waiter was no were to be found. If you're not in a rush definitely try it out, the food is delicious service is very slow. The table next to me also complained they took over 40 mins to get their food. Waiter never apologized or frankly even cared when we brought it up to him. Waiter was named Daniel. read more

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I visited this café recently and unfortunately did not have a positive experience. It took about five minutes just to be seated, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. Once I finally sat down, my order was taken right away -- a revival shot, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a breakfast croissant with turkey bacon. Watching how other customers were treated compared to my experience was disappointing. I couldn't help but feel that I was treated differently whether it was because I was dressed casually in sweats, or for reasons I don't want to assume but definitely felt. My croissant arrived cold and tasted like it had been sitting out, not made fresh. I finished eating, packed up my food, and only then did my revival shot and orange juice arrive literally as I was heading to check out. That level of delay and lack of attention feels like poor service. Every customer deserves equal respect and timely service, regardless of appearance or background. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and ensures that all guests are welcomed and treated with the same care. read more

Came here for brunch and got the breakfast burrito, which was okay. Aside from that, plentiful seating, which was great for our toddler. You could order off the QR code or from your server. Service was a bit slow, but it was peak brunch. The dinner menu and other lunch items looked good, so we'll be back to try more things from the menu! Parking is mall parking, so ... Deal with that as you will. read more

Tucked in the corner of the century city mall is this Mediterranean spot that we went to for early brunch on a Sunday. Seating and ambiance is chill and I love a good booth. Service was very attentive and prompt. The coffee was rich and smooth. Not too acidic which shows they serve quality coffee. Ordered the breakfast platter, herb omelet and the pancakes. Everything was cooled right and flavorful. The only knock is the guac which tastes a bit fake but honestly I don't eat guac unless it's made fresh so maybe that's something they can work on. Otherwise everything was well made and fresh and even the kids liked the yogurt and pita was soft and delicious. Will come back again for sure!! read more

My family and I were waiting in line for Din Tai Fung and decided to check out this cute little cafe downstairs in the meantime since it would take over an hour for us to get seated. We only wanted some drinks and snacks, so we were hoping they wouldn't be annoyed by us for not ordering full meals. Our server was so nice! They didn't make a big deal of it at all and the vibe was so chill. First of all, walking in, the decor was beautiful. Secondly, the restaurant itself wasn't too crowded and we were seated right away. My mom and I ordered the Nutella hot chocolate and my dad and fiance ordered the fruit shakes. We also ordered a side of sweet potato fries to share. The drinks were AWESOME. I think that was the tastiest Nutella hot chocolate I've had in a long time. They were generous with their portions. Same with the sweet potato fries, they came out nice, hot, and delicious. Honestly, I wish we stayed longer so that we could actually order a full meal, but this place was a good spot for just coffee and dessert too. All in all, I will definitely come back to this cafe! Such a pleasant surprise. read more

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