This is the kind of coffee shop I grew up going to in Los Angeles and I am so delighted to have…read morejust recently discovered it. The food was very good--great tasting, generous portions--and both classic coffee shop offerings and updated to accommodate newer tastes. I had an amazing Patty Melt with plant-based ground beef! The servers and all staff I encountered were truly friendly, not just repeating prepared pleasantries. Just a wonderful place. Also good prices and refills!

Today I went back to my local stereo shop on Reseda Blvd for a repair to my stereo…read more When I visited this same stereo shop six months ago, I decided to visit the coffee shop across the street for some food while I waited for my repair. On that visit, I met Joyce the owner, and she happily served me my meal that day, and I had an exceptional experience. I left Joyce's coffee shop a very satisfied five star review later that day. The last time I came, Joyce was not present again (she works weekends). Today I tried to visit Joyce again, but forgot she works weekends--but today I met Ms. Faith. Faith's customer service was above and beyond. The warmth. The friendliness. The pride in her work and her role in the Joyce's Coffee Shop family. The joy. The most charming smile and energy. The enthusiasm. The work ethic. I wanted Faith to join me for my meal, but she never stopped working, and she had no break planned. Faith is actually a former bartender with many years of experience. She made millions of dollars in tips over the years, because all the drunks would fall in love and hand their wallets over to Faith. She was great at what she did. Patrons would go to her bar, sit down, and blackout just because they were there to chat with Faith for as long as possible. Of course they couldn't just sit there--so they'd just order drink after drink. And drink. And tip. And then ATM. And then more drinks with Faith. Tips tips tips. Faith made millions as a bartender (that's how she bought her Bentley coupe). As a bartender, she even got a 3 wedding proposals, and 4 "modeling" offers . And Faith LEFT the money and the fame--once she discovered Joyce's Coffee Shop. Faith knew she wanted to be in that warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere--as often as possible. Faith applied for work at Joyce's, then followed-up daily with Joyce's for 2 weeks--and ultimately earned herself a spot on Team JCS. The food was 5-stars--as always. It's as goods as eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes and hot coffee get. The environment was another 5-stars--always clean, always welcoming and always playing carefully curated playlists of yesterday's biggest hits. Joyce's Coffee Shop has been in business since 1955, and they've done such a great job of not only preserving the original dining room setup and upholstery, but also the original owner's commitment and dedication to great food in a welcoming environment--produced and served by the best customer service. And sitting in Joyce's Coffee Shop is like sitting in a blast from the past. It's classic. It's retro. It's vintage. It's well-preserved. Joyce's Coffee Shop is part of San Fernando Valley history. It's kinda like a Valley historical landmark. It's definitely a San Fernando Valley treasure. It's on its 4th owner, and it was never sold to a new owner that wasn't fully committed to the original owner's original mission. The diner mission of "as good as it gets," and "keeping it that way"--I love that. All staff is warm, friendly and welcoming. Even the customers are warm, friendly and welcoming--they all seem to know exactly where they are, and thats why they are there. Have you ever watched the classic TV show "Cheers"? That show about a bar where everybody knows your name? Just like that TV bar, Joyce's gives that "local feel"--the best feel. You'll never get that at Denny's, IHOP or Norms. I live in Woodland Hills so I'm rarely in Northridge, but if I am around in the AM or lunchtime -- I hope to visit again. Food -- 5 stars (I'm still stuffed) Environment -- 5 Stars (clean & cool) Service -- 5 [hearts on fire emoji] 5 stars -- (only because I can't give 6) PS: I forgot to mention that Mrs. Joyce's husband Mr. Joyce is the head chef at JCS. I forgot to mention this because I have yet to meet Mr. Joyce--but I guess Mr. Joyce's reputation will precede him in my case, (that's if I ever even get a chance to meet Mr. Joyce). Not only is Mr. Joyce the head chef, he's there 7 days a week, making somebody's love-made food. And for anyone that could not connect these dots: he doesn't work 7 days a week because he has to. Mr. Joyce works 7 days a week because there's nothing he would rather be doing, than preparing someone's great food with total care, at a business that's known for customers leaving with huge smiles for many decades. Nothing makes Mr. Joyce happier than ensuring everything coming out of JCS is "5 Star Quality"--as good as it could possibly get. He does it because the San Fernando Valley is lucky to have Joyce's Coffee Shop. 5 STARS.

Back after a few years. I forgot how wonderful this place is…read more Easy parking, efficient service and delicious food. I ordered the vegan chicken and mushroom bahn mi and it was just as good as I remembered. I will be back soon.

The flavors and the taste of the food here was alright. This is the second time I got a bahn mi…read morefrom here and I think it's nothing too extraordinary or special. I am grateful though to have an option in the area to order bahn mi. I got the Deli Special Bahn Mi, which has 3 types of meat in it, like Vietnamese ham and char Siu pork. I liked the crunch of the pickled carrots and daikon. I also requested for no jalapeno and cucumber. The bread tasted crisp and chewy, and overall it was something that filled me up for what I needed. My friend got a vermicelli bowl and felt like the overall dish was also okay, and that the fish sauce could have been more flavorful since that's usually a highlight for her. There was a bit of a long wait for it, like almost 20 minutes. We definitely chose to eat it to-go since the interior is also small and there's about 3 tables or less. They do offer an extensive menu though and I was pretty tempted to buy a drink and try it out from here. Parking lot is entered through Reseda and there's a whole area of the lot that's been fenced off for the longest. Might be hard to enter or exit if it's a busy time because of traffic. No bathrooms! Water cups available on the side if you need to fill up some water.

Stellar experience this morning at Toastique. My friend and I were originally heading next door for…read morecoffee, but were curious about this place. The cafe is decorated beautifully and we were immediately welcomed upon walking in. I ordered their protein waffle with almond butter drizzle and a matcha latte. My friend opted for their avocado toast and iced vanilla latte. They have a variety of homemade syrups and they make almost everything in house. The ingredients are clean, fresh and so flavorful. My waffle had 45 grams of protein and it was incredible. The service was beyond amazing and I highly recommend trying them out because they make a great addition to the vineyards shopping center.

I stopped by this breakfast chain after trying it before in Las Vegas, and I was pleasantly…read moresurprised that the food and service were just as consistent. It honestly felt like I was back at the Vegas location, which says a lot about the chain's quality control. The avocado toast was decent and made for a light breakfast. The smoked salmon toast was just okay, while the tuna toast was my least favorite. It was stacked so high that it was nearly impossible to pick up and eat as intended. We ended up cutting everything into pieces and eating it with forks instead, which made it much easier. The coffee was average--not amazing, but not disappointing either. It got the job done without really standing out. Overall, this is a convenient spot if you're looking for a quick breakfast or coffee before heading out for the day. The menu has plenty of options, the service is friendly and efficient, and it's nice to know you can expect a similar experience no matter which location you visit.

So I ordered from Lee's again today I got two large butter, croissant and one ham and cheese…read moresandwich and one combination sandwich It is my first time trying to ham and cheese sandwich: I enjoyed it, but I would have preferred some white Swiss cheese i it, plus it was processed cheese, and the ham is not really the real thing I will not order that again Please combination sandwich is really so good. It comes with jambon head cheese. Pate, and pork roll with the usual Vietnamese dressing on cilantro, shredded carrots, and daikon! I usually order mine without jalapeño peppers This place is so good and so reasonably priced they have three locations one in Lake Balboa, the other one in Pasadena and the third one in Rosemead

This place was great! Food was great, ambiance was chill-not fancy but was great to hang out at…read more Service was awesome. The ladies were very friendly and they work on your order really fast. I'm from Houston tho so I was a bit taken aback by the price but kind of expected it because California.

​I actually stumbled upon this place completely by mistake while I was in the area, but I am so…read moreglad I did! ​The standout for me was definitely the pesto sandwich. The flavors were spot on, and you can tell they use quality ingredients the pesto was vibrant and paired perfectly with their signature sourdough bread. The crust had that ideal crunch while the inside stayed soft and fresh. ​If you're looking for a solid lunch spot in Porter Ranch with great bread and bold flavors, this is a fantastic find. I'll definitely be coming back on purpose next time!

I recently was in search of a new sandwich spot here in the valley and saw an Instagram post about…read morethis spot. I was really impressed with this Sando, and the bread is really really good. It was nice to have a sandwich that isn't just stuffing a bunch of ingredients in it. Will definitely try again.

Came in on a weekend parking lot was full and plenty of options for food…read more As soon as you walk in the smell of baked subs into you. There are about 5 to 6 tables or seating. For the order went with the number one choice. $16 Pastrami Reuben sub $16 steak with mushroom sub. $2.50 small drink soda My favorite was a pastrami 10 out of 10. Plenty of options on the menu that looks delicious. Service was quick. They were kind and polite. Bathrooms were a five out of 10 and cleanliness and upkeep.

Another GREAT Ike's experience!…read more We tried two different sandwiches -- Matt Cain and Adam Richman. We also decided to have the Dutch Crunch for the first time -- nice crunch on the outside, soft chew and slightly sweet on the inside -- so good! Both sandwiches were delicious. I especially enjoyed the combination of pesto, avocado and honey in the Adam Richman -- yummmm! The staff were friendly and busy. There was a constant flow of customers dining in and picking up. Impressively everyone's pick up order was ready -- no one had to wait. Although this Ike's location is inside a large plaza, it's situated next to Super King. The parking lot directly in front is insane. We chose to park further out closer to Corner Bakery where open spots are plenty and the section is calmer. We'll be back! :)

I couldn't believe how busy it was on the 4th of July, but the team handled it like pros. Nelson…read morewas everywhere making sure things were running smoothly!! Best part too I was in a rush and my food was out way faster than I expected!!!

My fav summer refreshing salad. Normally I don't buy salads out- but this Tuscan Pesto Seasonal…read moreSalad was recommended to me and I had to get it. Crystal and Christian were very kind and helpful for my first time! The salad was so amazing. I loved the dressing, the cheese, protein, the crunch- everything!!! I've been thinking of it since.

Great food, fast service, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. I had a wonderful experience and will…read moredefinitely come back.

If you use the app, "Too Good to Go" DO NOT BUY FROM…read moreTHEM!!!!! I literally got a bag of burn, stale, squished bread ends that look like they have been rummage through already. It is completely inedible and I regret ever coming here!