Came here for the passionfruit tart as it is one of my favorite flavors in the world. Yes, absolutely worth it! Especially loved the contrast of the slightly salty graham cracker crust with the sweet + tartness of the passionfruit. Would love to come back to try some of their other pastries, especially the savory ones. The cold brew was also light and perfect for a hot LA day. read more

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Catching up with a friend over a good brunch! We were told the Mushroom Rice Bowl was one of their specialties, so of course we had to try it. It had such a unique Korean flavor, especially with the sauce that came with it! The place was full of customers, but surprisingly didn't feel crowded because of how well they maximized the space and lighting. Overall, a great spot to catch up and grab brunch! read more

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Finally tried Doubting Thomas in LA after hearing about it for a while. The Doubtless Breakfast Burrito was very good and definitely my favorite of the savory dishes. The pastrami burrito was just okay for me, but it was definitely unique. You can really taste the Earl Grey, which I wasn't expecting but made it memorable. The passion fruit pie was also really good. Loved the crust and thought it was a great way to finish the meal. I also got the tangerine market juice, but the $7 portion felt way too small. It came in a little mason jar and I finished it in about four gulps . Good juice, just wish there was more for the price. Overall, some really fun and unique flavors. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

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So I go to the gym around the corner from this place and if I'm being honest I've never really looked around for food because I usually go straight home. This time my friend came with me to gym and she suggested food post gym. We found this tint coffee spot, that's actually pretty dang good! I got the lomo saltado And she got a breakfast burrito For starters, the plates of food were pretty decently sized. We also got a passsionfruit piece of cake and omgggg soo delicious!!! The crust was sooo caramelized, and buttery. It wasn't overly sweet the flavors mixed in soo well, and it was pretty airy if you catch my drift. It had a text like cheese cake, but a bit softer. Honestly soo good! The staff were super friendly, and helpful. And the shop itself was pretty cute. It's pet friendly as well! Down fall... street parking.. but honestly what else is knew in LA! Recommend this spot read more

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Doubting Thomas gets an overall 4 stars because of the passion fruit pie. The pie's salty and crunchy crust contrasted extremely well with the sweet and tart flavors of passion fruit custard and whipped cream. The pie is the only reason I would return. Otherwise, the flavors of the food were relatively okay, but the Doubtless Breakfast Burrito was shockingly greasy and not well-constructed; wait was long; and AC was not very strong especially during the heatwave. There's an online ordering option, but they charge an automatic gratuity. read more

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UNDOUBTEDLY one of the best breakfast spots in my humble opinion. Not sure why this is spot is called Doubting Thomas but it would be more appropriately named "Undoubtedly Amazing". The menu is legit. It has a nice assortment of traditional breakfast plates along with more modern items like the lomo saltado bowl--my favorite! Do not skip out on the carrot cake. Ugh. So good. The icing on top of the cake is that the place has some of the best seating vibes. Lots of windows for the indoor seats and plentiful outdoor tables giving this a chic urban feel. read more

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Their baked goods are good, but not mind-blowingly amazing. That said, I absolutely love that they use a lot of seasonal ingredients. Their breakfast and lunch menus are just okay. I've tried their burrito and burger, and while both were loaded with ingredients, they were surprisingly lacking in flavor. Don't get the Thomas Breakfast--I was extremely disappointed, especially considering the price we paid. Giving it 4 stars for the variety of food and baked goods, the focus on seasonal ingredients, and the ample indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Finally got to check out this long awaited Passion Fruit Pie at Doubting Thomas and it did NOT disappoint! The Banoffe Pie was Ridiculous! I believe they both have this amazing macadamia graham cracker crust. I'd go back for just these Pies! I also had their signature breakfast burrito which had pulled pork in it. Everyone had it at there table. Loved the Jammie egg inside, the house made Salsa Verde and Pickled Onions! Staff is super nice, street parking and cards are accepted. Mad that it took me this long to go! read more

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Such a cute little burger. The patty was a little burnt that day, but it was still really juicy inside, so I'm giving it five stars.

Absolutely loved the passion fruit pie. It was just as good as people described it, although a bit on the sweet side. Personally, I thought it was even better after being chilled. Also loved their carrot cake and black sesame twist. Their breakfast burrito was hearty and nice, although a bit greasy. I couldn't even finish half of it. The only downside was the lack of air conditioning. With the weather being around 90 degrees, it was honestly brutal sitting inside without AC. Parking was plentiful on the streets, which was a nice bonus. read more

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Staff was great and very friendly! We ordered the Pork Belly Rice Bowl, Doubtless Burrito, Banoffee Pie, and one of their seasonal cakes with olive oil. The Pork Belly Rice Bowl was just okay. The portion was a little disappointing because there was a lot more salad than I expected, only about two bite-sized pieces of pork belly, and a small portion of brown rice. I also wish the to-go packaging was an actual bowl - it would make it much easier to eat. The Doubtless Burrito was really good and very filling! It could easily be shared between two people. For dessert, the Banoffee Pie was good, and we also enjoyed their seasonal olive oil cake (I can't remember the exact name). Overall, the staff was great and we enjoyed most of what we ordered. I'd definitely get the burrito and desserts again, but I wish the Pork Belly Rice Bowl had a better balance of pork belly, rice, and salad. read more

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Tasty baked goods, fast service, super tasty coffee! I wish I lived closer because I want to spend all my money here!!! read more

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Beware of street parking, main road doesn't have day restrictions but the residential streets near by have street sweeping (No Parking) is from 10am-1pm Monday on one side and Tuesday on the other side. We visited on a Monday around 12pm and they were quite packed for brunch, we didn't dine in but really only stopped by to grab some pastries. Might need to come back to try their food another time. Passion Fruit Pie -really good, if you love tart this would be up your alley. Fresh passion fruit topped helps balance the sweetness of the pie. Almond Croissant (White Chocolate Strawberry Garnish)- seems like their croissant flavor rotates. Wasn't expecting the filling to also be strawberry, would have loved the filling to be almond. Croissant is more of a flaky dense bread texture not buttery fluffy pastry. Not the best I've had. Chocolate Chip Oat Cookie -amazing cookie, love a good oat cookie without raisins. This one did just that, would grab this again if we come back and they have it. Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pie -seems like a permanent item, saw them prepping a ton more when we were there. My favorite item we got, pastry was fluffy and buttery. Not too sweet, filling was the strawberry preserve and some sort of custard. Seasonal Citrus Vanilla Danish - the citrus was charred with a torch which added too much burnt flavor. Not sure what citrus it was but also too strong and overpowering, slightly bitter as well. read more

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What an excellent breakfast/brunch spot! I've visited three times, and each time has been positive. The staff are welcoming and nice! My favorite is their Thomas Breakfast. It's a simple breakfast plate with two eggs, a biscuit, some bacon, a small salad, and jam. The salad is well dressed and cuts through the richness of the yolk. The biscuit is buttery and perfect with the jam. I gave my husband the bacon, and he said it was good because it wasn't salty. I enjoy their regular drip of coffee with a side of cream and sugar. It goes perfectly with their Passionfruit Pie! There is indoor and outdoor dining. There is free street parking. I highly recommend! read more

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Great food and service. Waited in a short line to order - it got pretty busy but nothing out of the ordinary. Neat brutalist interior if you enjoy that kind of aesthetic. Sooo many amazing pastries to choose from! read more

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While I wasn't in love with the coffee or matcha, it was more than made up for with the breakfast burrito. Really enjoyed the pork and overall size/quality of everything inside my tortilla! read more

Shouldn't have doubted and delayed my visit for so long to this place. Sunny yet breezy LA last weekend was certainly perfect time to get some sun kisses sitting in the outdoor patio in front of the venue. They did have plenty indoor ones and worry not if you saw long line since it moved in a blink. They seemed to be super efficient with the system of having people placing orders before finding seats. Their pastries and cakes were the first ones hooking my attention, and surprise surprise people actually loved their brunch menu especially their burritos. We went for the #1 favorite, the Doubtless Burrito, following the attendant reco for a first timer. Oh my word, tons of shredded pork shoulder stuffed in the burrito with perfectly cooked egg and all the seasonings were on point! The filling portion surely worth the price. Never ever skip their Passion Fruit Pie and do hear everyone's reco about it. The graham cracker crust people were bragging about was indeed dabomb! The slice was such flawless combo of freshly tangy fruit flavor with sweet and slightly salty base. YUMMMM!! read more

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Doubting Thomas absolutely lived up to the hype. Of course I had to order the passion fruit pie, and it did not disappoint. It was creamy, tangy, and the perfect way to end the meal. For my main, I got the chicken katsu bowl. The katsu sauce is peanut based, which added a unique twist, and when I asked for hot sauce, they brought out one that was absolutely incredible. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while staying moist and tender inside. Even the rice and salad that came with the bowl were flavorful and clearly made with care. My boyfriend ordered the pastrami burrito, which he loved, along with a vanilla cold brew. Both were gone in no time. Great food, great flavors, and plenty of menu items I'd come back to try. We'll definitely be back. read more

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The wait time can be long but it is always worth it. We've driven from San Pedro all the way out here twice just for the burrito- a vegan one for me and non-vegan one for my husband. He likes to get the biscuits and gravy too so he can dip the burrito in the gravy, and he swears it's the magic combo. I wish there were some vegan options in the pastry case, but I love that they have a homemade almond milk you can get with your lattes. The hojicha latte is especially good. We will keep coming back! read more

Lovely cafe in Historic Filipinotown. Light seating indoors and out. That said, I wouldn't work from here for more than an hour or two. Don't be that person who sits there for more[1]. Doubting Thomas roasts their own product right in Los Angeles. Got their batch brew and was pleasantly delighted. It was bliss! The kitchen is an *operation*: multiple folks baking, prepping, plating. Between the line of customers waiting for coffee and staff delivering orders and bussing, there is a happy whirlwind of activity. Love the vibe. Besides coffee, they have sweet and savory items. (I'll be back for the latter.) Credit accepted. Bathroom available. Friendly service! [1] This cafe is on at least one "Coffee Shops for Getting Work Done" article. :3 read more

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One of the best cafe/restaurants/bakeries in HiFi. Their passion fruit pie is a must try. The macadamia nut crust has the perfect crunchy buttery bite to it. The pie is slightly tart but not too sweet, and has a hint of condensed milk. Tastes like a dessert you would get in the Philippines. This can be ordered by the slice but whole pie requests are done online. When ordering you have to give them at least 3-4 days notice however I put in a last minute Christmas Eve pick up order (placed on the 23rd) and someone named Ana reached out via text to confirm my order right away. Super friendly. Their breakfast burritos are pretty good too. They used to have a earl grey pastrami burrito that was super tender, juicy, and almost aromatic. Haven't seen it on the menu in a while though. Decent amount of seating inside but parking can be tricky. Super busy during the week. read more

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I don't even like breakfast burritos like that, and this is probably one of the best I've ever had. And the rest of the menu is seriously just as good. Their pastries are top notch, always made with seasonal ingredients. Breakfast is amazing. Vibes are immaculate, lots of seating. You can park in the neighborhoods nearby, but be respectful and aware of locals. - Doubtless breakfast burrito: 12/10. Get this if you can only get one thing. Braised pork shoulder, potatoes, white cheddar, smoked chili, cilantro, onion, eggs, tomatillo salsa. I need to reiterate that I don't like breakfast burritos because they're usually greasy and heavy, and one-note. But this has such a wonderful variety of tastes and textures -- the pork shoulder is juicy and flavorful, not heavy or greasy. Tomatillo is house-made, zesty and refreshing. - Bread + jam: seasonal jam (blueberry) and sprouted rye. 7.5/10 because the portion was so small, but everything is housemade and it tastes that way. - Passionfruit pie: 10/10. Macadamia graham crust, passionfruit custard, house whipped cream, fresh passionfruit. On par with the passionfruit pies I had in Hawaii. Wonderfully tart, not too sweet, whipped cream is clearly fresh. Crust is nutty and not too buttery. - Matcha latte: 3/10. Matcha is low quality, tasted bland and weak. read more

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I always passed by this place, never knowing how good of a breakfast menu they have! I came here last week with a friend after thinking of what we wanted to eat that morning. Since it was 8:30, I tried my luck and sure enough, I found street parking down the street. The cafe is fairly big with patio seating available as well. I got the doubtless burrito with cold brew and my friend got the pastrami breakfast burrito. Both were out of this world! I can easily say that this place might be up there as one of the better breakfast burritos in LA, maybe even one of the top contenders. Definitely bringing company when I come back next time! read more

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Stopped by Doubting Thomas for brunch and ended up really liking the place. It has that relaxed neighborhood vibe, and it's super close to Dollar Hits (Filipinos know that spot!), so it's easy to swing by before or after. We ordered the Chai ( Muddy? Dirty? forgot) and the Seasonal Cream Top Cold Brew. Both were decent--not amazing, but not bad either. The cold brew cream top was the better one of the two. The desserts were the real highlight. The Passion Fruit Pie was bright, creamy, and had that tart kick that makes passion fruit so good. The graham + macadamia crust was buttery and crunchy without getting soggy, which is rare. The heirloom apple, blackberry & vanilla custard hand pie tasted like a warm, cozy fall dessert. Crispy outside, soft and fruity inside, and not overly sweet. You can tell they really care about their pastries. For food, we tried the Veggie Breakfast Burrito, and honestly it tasted like something you'd get at most breakfast spots..sorry to say..nothing special, but very fresh. The Thomas Burger was the stronger pick. Juicy patty, melty cheese, a soft sesame bun, and the thick-cut fries were super crisp without being greasy. Service was quick, and the cashier had a cheerful, friendly vibe, which always helps start things off right. Overall, solid brunch spot. The pastries are the real reason to come...the passion fruit pie with the graham macadamia crust is absolutely worth stopping for. read more

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Lunch meeting set now where to have it? Doubting Thomas came up, I did the menu check for decent vegan items. Success meeting location set! I ended up arriving first and scoped the place out. It can be easy to miss the signage is easy to overlook and the facade outside is brutalist simple and unassuming of the fair within. On driving by I would have never known it existed. But that is not holding this place back because it was packed! While I waited for the rest of my party I scoped the baked good and a better look at the menu. I settled on the vegan adobo burrito and golden milk latte with almond milk. The atmosphere is chill interspersed by some greenery, the servers cashiers and staff are polite and wonderful! Excellent balance of service that's patient non intrusive and respectful! The burrito!!! OMFG was delicious! It had flavor spice and everything was NICE! Perfect pieces of vegan adobo spiced goodness in every bite! Well worth the price! The golden milk latte was delightful and I enjoyed every sip! I look forward to going back when I'm in the area! read more

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The food is always amazing and delicious here. The same goes for their pastries. Mouth watering every time. Highly recommend for sure is the famous passion fruit cake/cheesecake.. I forgot which one it is. But just know it's the passion fruit one. Their carrot cake is also delicious. I'm usually not a carrot cake connoisseur, but when I tried it, it was amazing. Their matcha latte is good as well. Taste like real matcha and it was made well. It's a cute coffee shop, and is always busy. I've been on the weekends and during the week, obviously the weekend is busier. I would recommend going early if you really want to try pastries. I've gone later in the day before and it's almost empty in the pastry display. Seating is first come first serve, whatever opens up grab a table quickly. There is seating inside and outside. Everything is nicely thought out at doubting Thomas. It is highly recommended. Worth the hype. read more

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We had high hopes after seeing the good reviews online, but we were pretty disappointed. We ordered online for pick up, but they had not received the order when we arrived. They were very accommodating and had the kitchen start in our food ASAP, but we ended up waiting 30 minutes for our food when we were wanting to be in and out quickly. Vegan adobo burrito (3/5): not bad! I enjoyed the crispiness of the mushrooms and the flavor. However, I wish the potatoes were cut up into smaller chunks and seasoned better. Very generous with the avocado but maybe a little too generous because every other bite was completely avocado. Veggie breakfast burrito (1/5): we really didn't care of this one. Similar problem with too much avocado and large pieces of under-seasoned potatoes. I believe you can ask for your eggs different ways, but we made no modifications so it ended up being a fried egg which we didn't really love. Just overall not very flavorful and quite disappointing. Chocolate chip cookie (3/5): loved that there were large chocolate chunks within the cookie, but the actual texture of the cookie was more sandy rather than chewy or crispy. Lots of seating available. Street parking close by! read more

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I came here for brunch with my friend and really enjoyed the simple ambiance. It is a chill place to work or catch up with friends. I got a breakfast burrito and it came with so much pork! It was pretty tasty but a tad messy and greasy! (Kind of wish the tortilla was toasted longer to hold its shape...) I also got a hojicha latte and thought it was very tasty. I didn't get desserts this time but I've had DT's desserts before in the past and have always found their pies delicious! There is a single bathroom that's available for customers. :) Parking was easy to find around the block near the neighborhood. Or you can do metered street parking out front. read more

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Today's goals, drink iced coffee and be merry. Because it's bloody 85 degree in LA. Without further ado let's tango. :D lol Doubting Thomas is a nice local coffee shop nestled below an apartment building in the Historic Filipinotown. They serve handcrafted pastries, pour over specialty coffee, tea, fresh squeezed drinks and breakfast/brunch food. Its contemporary architectural design in a spacious layout was well conceived: interior has abundant of natural light thanks to their large front glass windows. Furthermore, their mix 'n match seats and tables were robustly comfortable. I arrived today to grab lunch and coffee. I was warmly greeted by a young male staff. I adroitly grabbed their quaint menu and ordered an Iced Coffee and Chicken Katsu bowl. The cold drink was smooth and refreshing; food was bloody amazing. It's very flavorful, crisp and delightful. I dig the rice & dipping sauce that came with it. By far it's the BEST chicken katsu I have ever tasted. I had a Butter Croissant to go. It was good especially when warmed up; it's flaky on top and soft on the inside. From the moment I stepped inside, I sensed a good vibe as well as the service staff. Service was spot. Prices were competitive. Tax well it's LA (9.75%) lol. Free street parking is available as well as wifi. Collectively, it's a good coffee shop with amazing products and service. And to top it off I had a missed connection with cute woman in a red tank shirt x jean shorts with bunch of books; should have said hello. :D Overall, I had a joyful dine-in experience and loved the food/coffee drink. At the end, I have no doubt Doubting Thomas. I profoundly recommend you visit. read more

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Came to this place before going to the airport. I got the croissant sandwich, and it was awesome. It looks like just a coffee shop, but it actually has a full menu + pastries. The croissant was very good and flavorful with bright orange eggs! You can definitely taste and see the quality they use. We also got breakfast burritos, which were good, but pretty ordinary. Why -1 star? We ordered coffee with all the food, but ended up waiting 15 minutes for it. We went up to them to ask why it's not here yet, and they said they forgot. That's why. The restaurant is very appealing to the eye with a very modern look and big glass windows all around. read more

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Well...Ordered the Corned Beef Hash. I had my order to go and at first, I was like where's the rest of it. However, this is a very upscale version of CBH and it was delicious! Everyone i came in contact with were very friendly. The line stayed out the door but, you weren't in line long. A-1...would def come back. read more

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My new favorite brunch spot! Passionfruit pie is amazing as always and coffee was really well balanced. Staff was so friendly and the ambience was beautiful -- lively yet comfortable. I got the veggie burrito and my partner got the Thomas Breakfast. I loved the breakfast plate, especially the salad and biscuit that paired with it. The burrito was good but a little too wet for my liking which made the fillings a bit soggy. Overall, flavors were really well balanced and everything tasted fresh. Definitely will be coming back more and I'm so excited to try more of their pastries next time! read more

Doubting Thomas - Veggie Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Second time here. the food was great, the service was great, and relaxed chill vibe inside. The carrot cake was mildly sweet but very good read more

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Everything at Doubting Thomas that I've tried is delicious. The veggie burrito, the Thomas breakfast, the Croissandwich, the carrot cake....all delicious. It's the details that count. The crispy roasted potatoes in the the veggie burrito; the best tomatillo salsa and pickled onions in recent memory ; the perfect balance of complementary ingredients like arugula and avocado and buttery croissant in the croissandwich; the creamy and not overly sweet cream cheese frosting on the carrot cake; the intense flavor of the sparkling berry lemonade... these make for a perfect brunch. The service and wait staff are friendly and the indoor space is nice. The only downsides... 1. the seating is limited to mainly small tables for two. A party of three or more will find it challenging to procure a table when it's busy. There are only the small tables outdoors. 2. The puny side salsa and pickled onions that come with the veggie burrito need to be much better (bigger) portioned. Other than those two nits, Doubting Thomas wins in my book. read more

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Doubting Thomas is a neighborhood gem. Staff is friendly . It's a low key vibe. I look forward to coming back and trying other things. My beef hash was served with over easy egg. I ordered a side biscuit. I loved the biscuit so much I got some to go. read more

Doubting Thomas - The Corned Beef Hash ... very tasty. It doesn't come with any bread I recommend a biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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All good are good! We especially like the pork belly rice bowl. It comes with Chinese marinated tofu sauce with chili, very tasty. Drinks are a bit too sweet, matcha is powdery. Service is fine. Staffs are pretty attentive. Parking is a challenge, we parked 2 blocks away in a side Street... read more

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This place was good! Cute set up, kind and helpful staff, efficient considering there was constantly a line. I got the vegetarian breakfast burrito and a slice of the passion fruit tart/pie. The passion fruit cake pie was incredible. Super unique. I don't typically like "fruity" desserts but this was sooo good. The breakfast burrito was also pretty different from other ones I've tried. It was a nice flavor profile but probably would get something else or be okay with half next time. read more

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Popular spot that seems to have waves of lines on and off. We waited about 10 minutes on a Sunday for lunchtime to order and then find a seat to wait for our food. Everything tasted good though the Thomas breakfast platter was just ok (eggs weren't cooked great). The hojicha latte was very good - can definitely taste the hojicha. The highlight of what we ordered was the seven grain pancake. Don't skip this! It was so unique and delicious. read more

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It's hard to explain this... but the pastries taste far better than they look. I had the chocolate oat cookie and clementine danish as pictured. They honestly don't look like much and I was kinda doubtful of my choices, but they taste amazing. Truly makes me excited to try other pastries with how good these tasted read more

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For a cafe, it was a tad loud and difficult to hear my brunch compadres despite there being no music. I appreciated the effort to change up the breakfast burrito as there were many different styles on the menu. Even so, I got the most classic one and ngl I had doubts. It was like having a pulled poker slider (a sweet pineapple tang) but just the sandwich insides. The tortilla wasn't enough as opposed to a slider's usual bun. I wish the green salsa was regular salsa verde but I liked the daintily pickled onions. Their pastries looked incredible and perhaps next time, I'll do that. read more

Doubting Thomas - Doubtless Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California