Classy little restaurant down the street from me that apparently has the best Cuban sandwich around these parts. Not sure how many spots in these parts have Cuban sandwiches, but I know Emmi's down in Sierra Madre has one and it's pretty damn good. Parking is on the street as well as in the back, but that lot is shared with other businesses and you'll have an easier time just parking in the street. Nice open dining area that sits about 20 or so, plus seats outside. Just a nice spot for casual dining. During prime hours, you should make reservations. Wait staff is friendly and attentive. And the food comes out relatively quickly. Ordered the Cuban sandwich that came with your choice of fries or salad. Come on now, fries all the time! The sandwich is really large and they are super generous with their pork. The roasted pork was delicious with a hint of smoke (they have a smoker in the back I think). My only complaint is they threw in a couple of strips of pork belly. That kind of gave you an uneven bite in the sandwich, not to mention that the belly strips were rather tough and chewy. The menu is varied enough to make me want to try this spot again, so a pretty good time was had by all. read more

Deluxe 1717 - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Just a short update to my earlier review. Last night, my wife and I celebrated our anniversary by having dinner at Deluxe 1717. A fantastic evening! Like before, the food was delicious and fun. The service was "unusually friendly and helpful" as I said before. But now I'd add: The best service in Pasadena! I don't know any other place with more attentive, friendly, and helpful staff. I had delicious Chicken Adobo and Asian-flavored green beans. My wife and I love this place and will come back often. read more

Deluxe 1717 - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

What a great neighborhood gem! Decided to try this restaurant out for weeknight dinner and so glad we did. Started with the Butternut Squash Soup topped with chipotle chocolate foam ... and words cannot describe the delightful flavors that you taste We then shared the farro salad served with chipotle honey dressing. Serving was enough to share and ingredients were fresh and flavorful. Also shared the filet with bok choy and meat dish which was tender cooked to perfection. Service was spot on, Chris (hope got name right) very personable and enhanced dining experience. Highly recommend Deluxe 1717 and plan on returning soon. read more

Deluxe 1717 - Farro Salad and Filet w/Bok Choy - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Service was impeccable. FOOD was excellent! Brussel sprouts were perfectly cooked and the chips for the nachos were amazingly crispy since I believe they fry the tortillas in-house. Fiet had a nice chard flavor and very tender and the pork belly was cooked to perfection and not overyly sweer. For someone who cooks at home I was impressed. read more

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I live in Pasadena and often drive across Washington Blvd, passing Deluxe 1717 many times without really noticing it--until one evening I saw a good crowd inside. That caught my attention. The restaurant has both outdoor patio seating and indoor dining that overlooks the patio, with an open-air feel since there's no barrier between the two spaces. I decided to check out the menu, and it looked great--not cheap, but definitely reasonable for the quality they offer. I brought my daughter for our first visit after noticing they offer happy hour, which I like to try before diving into the full menu. My thinking is: if they can nail the small plates, the full menu is worth exploring. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with friendly faces and made to feel completely welcome. I appreciated that no one made us feel awkward for just ordering from the happy hour menu--though we ended up ordering quite a bit anyway! We had the Chipotle Chicken Taquitos, Carne Asada Nachos, Brussels Sprouts, and a couple of glasses of wine. One detail that really stood out: the sommelier came over to check on us and chat briefly about the wine. That personal touch made me feel seen and valued. I love when a place treats you like more than just a table number. As for the food: * The Brussels sprouts were flavorful and cooked well, though a bit heavy on sauce and a touch too crispy for my preference--I'd ask for less sauce next time, but I'd still reorder them. * The taquitos had great toppings, but something about the chipotle flavor didn't land for us. We're taquito lovers and usually finish every bite, so this was a rare miss. That said, I'd give them another try if someone I'm with wants to order them. * The nachos were delicious--fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I'd absolutely order them again. My daughter enjoyed the steak on them, though I personally wasn't a big fan--but I'm picky with meat. I'd probably try it with chicken next time or go full vegetarian. The freshness and flavor throughout the meal stood out, and there are several other menu items I'm looking forward to trying--especially the pulled pork sandwich, which I think my parents would love. I'm already planning to bring them here for a visit. All in all, I'm so happy to have discovered such a beautiful, welcoming, and quality-driven restaurant right on Washington Blvd in Pasadena. Thank you to the owners and staff--we appreciate you and will definitely be back! read more

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The food was yum. We got the deluxe breakfast which comes with diced sweet potatoes with bell peppers and eggs your way with crispy bacon. The drinks were awesome. I had a hibiscus mimosa with natural tea, you can taste the the cinnamon in the hibiscus, excellent pairing with champagne. The environment was super clean, I felt like I was in Italy. Red Booth seats are brand new, so comfy. It was December in LA so a chilly morning but they kept it warm with the lamp heaters. Option to eat al fresco or on the booths and tables inside. Service was prompt and friendly. Will be coming back again! read more

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Had a friend who lived in Altadena area recommend I try Deluxe 1717, and we were meeting a friend for brunch, who happens to live around there, so the stars aligned and I made a reservation and we headed over to meet her there for brunch on Saturday. We walked up to the restaurant and it was not very crowded, as it does feel more like a quaint local area that people from all over are not necessarily clamoring to drive to. So we were able to get seated right away (didn't seem to care there was a reservation as there wasn't any electronic check in system I noticed). So we were seated and brought water while we looked at the menu. There was only one server for the whole area, and she was definitely earning her money. We asked for recommendations, which she provided when we were ready to order, and we ended up going with the breakfast burrito with carnitas and the arepa benedict, also with carnitas. The burrito was a nice size, had a good amount of carnitas meat in it, and plenty of potatoes. BY itself, it was ok, not memorable, definitely needed the salsa to give it a little more flavor. But the burrito did not stand out, especially at its price point. The arepas benedict was more or less the same, albeit with a poached egg on top. The arepa, itself, was decent, but the overall benedict left much to be desired. Overall, Deluxe 1717 is a local restaurant serving cuban ish food with an indoor and patio area. The food really did not stand out, and it did take a while to get everything done with only one server working (again, she was working hard). Our server was very nice and that always goes a long way, but really cannot recommend the restaurant for brunch. Maybe dinner is better but brunch was not it, unfortunately read more

Deluxe 1717 - Arepa Benedict - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I recently did some research around Pasadena to find an excellent place for brunch, where my friends from Diamond Bar/Walnut could meet us coming from Redondo Beach. We are vegan and my friends are not, so Deluxe 1717 seemed to be a great place to try, so I made a reservation for us all to go last Saturday. All of our expectations were not only met, but exceeded. The location is ideal, very easy to find parking nearby. Upon entering, we were seated on their beautiful shaded patio area, where we were able to sit with our dogs, watch the people walking by and enjoy a wonderful brunch. I ordered the vegan breakfast burrito and plantains. Both were outstanding, as were the dishes for each of the rest of my party. We were fortunate to have Joanna as our server. She is amazing and went above and beyond providing excellent service. I highly recommend this outstanding establishment. We will be returning again soon and are customers for life. read more

Deluxe 1717 - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

We had brunch at Deluxe 1717, as a party of eight, on 07/27/2025. This was the first time at this restaurant for any of us. They have both indoor and outdoor dining. Parking is readily available. There are some spots in the alley behind the business; however, street parking in the nearby neighborhoods is easy to find. We felt that the service was very attentive, thorough and friendly. I had the cuban sandwich. This sandwich was awesome, yummy, delicious and crispy! It came with a side of deliciously seasoned and crispy fries. Everyone seemed to enjoy the food that they had, and we had a great time. I would definitely return again. read more

If I could give more than 5 Stars to a restaurant, it would be this one! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Deluxe 1717... Chef Onil, Casey, Logan, Chris, Jeff, and all the other cooks and staff who work so hard to create a remarkable menu and every meal memorable and outstanding. Between my husband and I, we've probably had everything listed on their menus - both food and wine - and we'll be back for seconds of everything! Deluxe is cozy, warm and charming. Some of our current menu favorites: Warm Camembert, Fish Tacos, Mushroom Barbacoa tacos (that I could eat every day), Gambas Al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp!!), Tallarin Saltado a Peruvian Chow Mein (add some shrimp)!, Crisped Skin Atlantic Salmon, Deluxe 1717 burger -- just to name a few. Their menu items can change with the season and the specials are always SPECIAL. Don't skip dessert! Ask for wine recommendations because they are always spot on! So get busy and make a reservation. You're welcome! read more

Great friendly service, delicious hibiscus agua fresca, fish tacos, support local small business! Great taste in music read more

Deluxe 1717 - Deluxe burger, fries - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We've wanted to come here for a while and we wish we had sooner, it's great! First off, our server, Logan, was EVERYTHING! Fun and knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions and did I say fun? Made our experience nice from the start. Casey (floor manager,maybe?) was cool too. Very welcoming to first timers. Now the food....holy cow! The menu has starters and mains, but we opted for a few shared plates from the starters. Grilled shrimp and potato skewers came with two sauces, and yeah, they were separately sauced so you can taste both! One peanut and one cilantro jalapeño...both delicious! Wednesday is taco special night so we had three snapper tacos for $17.17 (get it?) and they were yummy. Love that the corn tortillas are a little soft so they don't break all over the place. Still hungry so we got the nachos-skirt steak and lots of stuff piled on. The leftovers ended up being my husband's lunch today so I can't speak to how they held up but I almost ate them for breakfast, as good as they smelled! Wish we had room for dessert, but next time, as there definitely will be a next time! Wednesday is also wine night 17% off bottles! We left just as the jazz guy started but he was good even tho he has to fight the street noise. Fabulous spot, try it out! read more

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The Asian chips were delicious, and the Bolivian empanada was made to perfection! Good service and nice ambiance. Looking forward to try the peanut soup! Will be back for sure! read more

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I went here yesterday for a friend's birthday party. She was excited to show us her new favorite restaurant. And holy Moley was she right. This place is fantastic top to bottom. The menu is expansive and super delicious (highly recommend the drowning burrito) and the restaurant itself is styled kind of like a European bistro. Super classy and comfy. The service was 10/10. We had Logan as our server (the birthday girl got really excited when she discovered he was our server). And he was fantastic and took great care of all 8 of us. Gave us plenty of time, laughed with us, followed the steps of service perfectly and made the whole experience the best birthday brunch ever. Give this man a raise. Special shout out to the manager Casey! She was touching tables left and right and I saw her make everyone feel at home. She was even running food! So awesome to see a manager be so hands on and positive. This place is fire and they are doing it right. I absolutely plan to return for another brunch and you should too. read more

We loved the food and the atmosphere at Deluxe 1717. This place feels special and intimate. You can tell that they care about every guest that walks through the door and the service was excellent! My husband and I started with the free flatbread that is brought to the table. We cleared that basket before they even brought us water. I then had the seared ahi tuna salad and it was complex, the sauces were different, heavy on the anchovy but Delicious! We also had a shrimp Caesar salad that was not at all traditional. We mopped those off quickly as well. I got the pork chop in this gorgeous sauce over creamy blue cheese polenta and my husband got the Cuban bowl with carnitas and perfectly pickled red onions. There is so much we haven't tried yet, but we will be back. Now Go!!! It's good! read more

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Been aiming to come here and finally we came by on Saturday night. It was not full so we didn't have to wait at all. We got seated right away. The waiter who served us was very friendly but he was disappearing a lot whenever we need to refill our water. Their free bread and bread chips are so good! I might check out the meat market next door where they got the chip bread. Parking is in the back or street parking, there's plenty of them. Asian fish and chips has a nice crispiness but the batter seasoning is too spicy for me. Peruvian chicken is so good and I finish it all! Yuca chips are bland tho.. Cuban sandwich is just mediocre..nothing really special. Will come back when they update their menu because it seems like they alternate once in a while! read more

Deluxe 1717 - Peruvian Chicken - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

We visited 1717 for the first time last night with friends from out of town. There were 2 places that tickled my fancy, but the one offering reservations was 1717 so there we go. Five plus stars on food, service and ambiance. Our server, Logan, knew his trade, was very friendly and made us feel valued. The topper was the fabulous jazz pianist on the patio where we were seated. He was top notch and the background music enhanced our evening. Our table ordered wine, beer and a hard cider (no cocktails available) and we were pleased with our choices. The Syrah was exceptionally smooth btw. The flat bread served to the table was gobbled up even as we thought about saving room. It's made locally and then the restaurant adds the herbs and spices. Appetizers chosen were the cheese empanada (more like dessert with a light fried dough texture; I adored it.), the green beans (everyone at the table raved about them, a hunan style sauce with fried onions on top) and the yucca fries with jalapeño sauce (Another big hit with the table, crispy outside and the big surprise was the jalapeño sauce being super flavorful but not super HOT). Mains were crispy skin sea bass, the pork belly tacos and two of us ordered the bone in pork chop. This table of foodies was a happy table of foodies. There were no complaints and many accolades. Dessert is my jam and dessert is well represented and respected at this fine establishment. The sticky toffee was killer and the chocolate cake decadent. Thank you very much. Our evening was a great success. The warm weather and dramatic sunset worked in concert with the food, drink, music and service to make it so. 1717 is away from the hustle and bustle and what a breath of fresh air. Supporting an Altadena business doesn't hurt either. read more

Fantastic food! Nice ambiance. I never liked beets, but tried my wife's kimchi beet salad and wow! That made me like beets. I want to bathe in the sauce on her pork chop! These people can cook! We'll be back! read more

Deluxe 1717 is our restaurant of choice anytime my I and/or my husband are in the area (we live 70 miles away, or else we'd be there all the time)! We even went there for brunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary after attending service in the church where we got married in LA - sure, there are tons of great LA options we could have gone with, but there is something extra special about Deluxe. The food is beyond excellent, with a varied and creative menu. The wine list is unique and offers great pairing options. The service is always friendly and attentive. All this, in a charming ambiance. Well worth the trip every time! I've mostly been there for brunch, savoring dishes like smoked salmon arepa benedict, roasted cauliflower and leek quiche, mushroom quiche, seasonal waffles, Bolivian empanada, Cuban sandwich, burrata, tuna carpaccio, and my favorite, olive oil poached wild mushrooms with forbidden rice. Their quiche of the day comes with locally sourced greens that melt in your mouth. Their dinner menu is also fabulous, such as the Deluxe nachos, grilled hanger steak carne asada, Peruvian grilled chicken, Cuban bowl, miso carbonara. Favorite desserts include their Thai tea crème brulé and strawberry rhubarb galette. Drinks I or friends/family have enjoyed: rosé by the glass, exotic fruit mimosas, hibiscus (with or without champagne!), and reds like Miroballi Pinot Noir, La Bastide Cote Du Rhone and Brick Mason Red Blend. Aside from brunch and dinner, they frequently do special events ranging from "Thursty" Thursdays with fun appetizers, multi-course dinners with pairings, themed menus and drink, and holiday parties. The space is classy and cozy, with comfy indoor seating and walls filled with a fun blend of artwork, as well as a cute patio. The location is convenient to access while also not congested. Above all, Deluxe is run by wonderful people. Onil, the owner, is one of the kindest people you'll ever meet, with infectiously positive energy. He is an absolute delight to be around! The staff are all so lovely and warm, in addition to providing top-notch meals, service and wine pairing suggestions that are on point! They also care for their community. Notably, in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire earlier this year, Deluxe hosted free neighborhood meals for their community and first responders, collected donations to help affected home and business owners, supported fundraising efforts, and more. read more

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Super Deluxe! A wonderful chef, a sommelier and a front of house manager walk into a room - they deliver super deluxe 1717! Chef Onil is killing it! with his causal neighborhood hidden gem located in north east Pasadena. Nice interior and exterior patio dining full of neighborhood regulars open for brunch and dinner. Tandoori salmon to Cuban bowls to roasted chicken to even nachos on the menu and watermelon salad. Wonderful mix of casual menu staple items like their deluxe burger and Cubano to some wonderful rotating chef driven creations from fresh seafood to some of the best selections of meat for the money. All in this wonderful casual family and doggy friendly cafe. Their FOH manager is so friendly and accommodating! She should be the benchmark for hospitality. Warm, sweet yet knowledgeable and attentive. Great service staff too. Their sommelier Jeff is also super friendly and definitely a pro at wine! He has a wonderful friendly approach to wine which makes you feel so comfortable! You can even purchase bottles to take home of a wine that you might fall in love with! Super casual atmosphere - you can dress up and stop for a quick bite to eat before a show or come in shorts and tshirt and still feel welcomed here. Great for brunch too and dog friendly patio!. They have a wonderful dessert menu - their pastry chef makes the best orange flan hands down! Everyone was ordering the chocolate cake too which I am going to try next! Live music Wednesday nights and they have wine pairing dinners on some Sundays (check their website). Plus a killer brunch! Plenty of street parking in this cozy neighborhood. Cool thing is they support their neighboring famous meat butcher as well as Bloomfield ice cream by featuring some of their items on their menu. The trio of chefs from nearby Altaeats, Bacchus and deluxe 1717 are reinventing the food scene in north east Pasadena/altadena with great food, service, drink and prices that don't break the pocket book. read more

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Having a delightful brunch with excellent food and service (Emerson). Love them biscuits! We'll be back.

Great service and nice servers but didnt like tbe food. I couldn't finish the breakfast burrito the eggs smelled and tasted really bad

Great Food. It was Delicious And Great Customer Service! It was our first time there and we All Enjoyed it.

Attentive service, amazing food and a wonderful wine and cocktail selection. We will be back! read more

Food was delicious & service was great at lunchtime. Would go again & try other menu items!

We were wandering on Washington Blvd. around lunch time and decided to give a new place (new for us!) a try. We are so glad we happened upon Deluxe 1717! The patio is delightful and we were greeted warmly by the staff. The menu has a number of enticing options but today we settled on trying the Mushroom Barbacoca Tacos and the Cuban Sandwich. The mushroom tacos were quite tasty. The three tacos were accented with adobo, and guajillo chili accompanied by cumin cabbage slaw, pickled onion crema, and queso fresco. All of these flavors blended in a very satisfying way. The Cuban sandwich was so savory with sliced slow roasted pork shoulder, house smoked pork belly, jambon, gruyere, mojo, and pickles all resting on a light and airy bun. The meat on this sandwich was nicely tender and scrumptious. This taste festival had a terrific balance of the tangy zest, citrusy mojo, and creamy cheese along with the meaty goodness of the pork. So good! We will definitely keep Deluxe 1717 on our list for future visits when we are in the area. Yay! Love a successful new find! read more

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I had the Cuban sandwich which was just okay. The meat seemed like it was overcooked and lacked overall seasoning. Service was very good and friendly. read more

Deluxe 1717 - Cuban Sandwich - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great food! Feels like a European cafe... The owner is lovely and is a gifted chef! Enjoy! read more

A creative menu of deliciously prepared foods and exceptional service. This was an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The host greeted us warmly and was very accommodating. Our server was helpful, informative, and kind. Surprisingly approachable given all its wonderful qualities. read more

Joana was our server and was so kind, informative and just added to the experience. I would come back to try everything on this curated menu. A Cuban and Bolivian chef with French influences give this menu a unique flare. I'm sad I didn't find this place sooner! read more

Deluxe 1717 - Deluxe burger with a side of maduros!! A++++++ - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love this restaurant! Just the right size, wonderful service and the food is quite innovative and delicious! Loved the Cuban sandwich and once had the chicken shawarma special, spot one! I just wish it was closer but don't mind making the trek! read more

From the minute we walked in and were greeted warmly by the staff, through a marvelous dinner with delightful food and service Deluxe 1717 delivered a perfect evening We felt at home. The wine by the glass is impressive in its quality and breadth, the food had enough variety to make you want to split several choices and it has that friendly neighborhood bistro atmosphere we've been looking for since we moved to Pasadena. If you order the Asian Fish and Chips please order the Riesling - perfection . I joked it should be a mandatory pairing . The pork chop was moist and juicy. - so many in restaurants are dry More than just the food Deluxe 1717 has a feel that I look for -everyone who works there seems happy to be there , friendly to each other and not just the clients and they are dedicated to creating a relaxed and enjoyable time in be for you. It's a vibe , which I consider important . This is the kind of place you go after a long week/day sit down and just sigh with relief. All is well and you are in the hands of of Deluxe 1717 read more

Deluxe 1717 - Asian Fish And Chips, Pork Chop with Polenta - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been here a couple of times now. Ambiance is simple and casual. We went there to have a quick glass of wine after being out and about for the day. Menu is small but everything we have tried has been excellent. Service is super friendly. The owner Onil is so nice. Their wine selection is good and is reasonably priced. We ordered a pasta dish the first time we were there which I'm sad is not on the menu any longer. The Asian fish and chips (taro chips not fries) was very tasty and quite filling. The batter isn't your usual batter. very tasty. Comes with two sauces including a sambal mayonnaise. We got a side of green beans which I thought was ok. For dessert the chocolate pie- yum!! My favorite neighborhood spot now I think. Lots of free street parking. read more

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Tried this restaurant for the first time. Excellent experience. My friend and I both ordered the pork chop and it was delicious. As a side we ordered the Brussels sprouts. Yummy and the atmosphere was wonderful. The attention was our table was great service. They did get busy by the time we left around 7:30 pm but space in the outdoor was available. Enjoy and try it read more

Good food, cozy environment, friendly service. Had a good time with the wife and friends on a Saturday evening.

I went here with 5 friends, and everything from the service to the food to the ambiance was exceptional! We shared a bunch of dishes (spinach artichoke dip, chicken, Cuban bowl, roasted Brussels sprouts, buratta, Bolivian cheese empanada, nachos), and we loved every single dish. The wine was delicious too. We had the chocolate mousse for dessert which we loved. The servers were personable and attentive. There was indoor and outdoor seating available. Parking was no issue as there was plenty of street parking available. I can't wait to come back! read more

OVERALL Deluxe 1717 is top tier and I went for brunch and I HIGHLY recommend visiting. The customer service, food, and ambiance is wonderfully delightful. The food was so delicious our group decided we're going back for the dinner service later in the week so we could try that menu. DRINK Coffee - They serve Jones Coffee so you can't go wrong there. Mango Pineapple Mimosa - Loved this because it wasn't too sweet or overpowering with flavor or champagne. FOOD THAI GRILLED SHRIMP + WATERMELON SALAD - I loved this dish because the seasoning on the shrimp paired well with the watermelon salad and it wasn't overly juicy either. HAWAIIAN WAFFLE - The flavors are so rich that you don't need any syrup to compliment it. The waffles flavor needs nothing to mess it up. The bourbon pineapple was a perfect match to eat with providing a lil sweetness but not overly so. House Gravlax Avocado Toast - I considered this like an elevated salmon and lox but better and without capers but amazing pickles and the aoili was delicious with the avocado read more

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Wow! THE most outstanding dining experience & food I've had in years. I read about this restaurant in an article and made the trek from the Westside with family since the eclectic menu caught my fancy. I was not disappointed: the food was superb - beyond expectation. Made a reservation for Sunday brunch, and the menu was a mix of dishes from different parts of the world: every single dish we ordered was heavenly with my house-cured gravlax with avocado toast better than any avocado toast I've had anywhere in L.A. ever. The mix of spicy flavors and crunch textures on top of a thin bagel was a great combination. The sambal aioli, I think, was perfection and raised the avocado toast to another level! The other dishes we tried were the Thai grilled shrimp and watermelon salad, the Cuban sandwich, the burger, and the burrata with seasonal vegetables of corn and peas. Every single dish was outstanding in its presentation, and blend of flavors & sauces & textures. Mostly what made this experience so memorable was the staff (including the owner) who waited on us. The incredible warmth, friendliness, and generous customer service make this restaurant distinctive from any I've been to in a long, long time - they checked on us often, and though the restaurant was overflowing & busy when we arrived on a Sunday afternoon, immediately made us feel welcome. Lovely staff! Deluxe 1717 is SO worth the drive across town, especially if visiting the Norton Simon or the Huntington Gardens. If I lived closer I'd be there every week. Highly recommend going to dine at Deluxe for a style of California cuisine that incorporates and transforms all the international ethnic foods and cuisines of Southern California into a single brilliantly executed menu. read more

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Super nice service and a great setting indoors and out. But $24 for lunch nachos with fake cheese left me with a bad taste in my mouth.

Excellent food, and service..Ambiance pleasant. Comfortable recommending them. A bit pricey but worth it. read more