So good. You can sit out or inside. I had the Sunday omelet…read morewith tots. This omelet came with onions, tomatoes, baby shrimp, and bacon. The side of truffle aioli dipping sauce was definitely an award-winning sauce. I would recommend dipping your tater tots in there. For my birthday, we got the Croffle on the house. Fresh fruit, whipped cream and a waffle made from croissant batter. I really wish I could have taken some of the truffle aioli home. My wife had the Sunday scramble, which was also a hit. The server was really nice and friendly, checked on us once, and gave us great recommendations. I will come back

Delicious! Nice menu even for vegans and vegetarians! I don't eat dairy so i got the soyrizo and…read morehome fries which are like fried potatoes. They have a wall of hot sauce but only like 1 option of Tobasco and no tapatio, Louisiana, or Crystal! Insane. No hard liquor but mimosas and soju and this black raspberry wine hella good. If you don't like Malbec or tart cabs you may not like it although i felt it was a little sweet too. You get a whole little cute bottle. They're booked and busy, get there early! Servers are great too. Attentive & not off putting.

Yum! The Belgium waffle was amazing! Ordered the make your own with Nutella and strawberries…read more Texture of the waffle is a bit like croffles, and has just the right amount of chewiness. Service was okay, your order at a tablet and then you have to wait outside until they call you. Sadly there is no seating, so ambiance was okay. Feedback to the owners: open the cafe space or try to provide seating.

Always a good late night stop if you're craving something sweet. I love how customizable the…read morewaffles are, and that they come out so fresh. I had a waffle with matcha cream, strawberries and Nutella. It hit the spot

service is great coffee is The barista David recommended…read moreme to a sanaa latte was deliciousness perfecto

ordered a pistachio latte with extra pistachio. When I started mixing it, the coffee and milk…read moreweren't blending the way they normally do -- the texture was off. I kept mixing, assuming I was misjudging it, and took a few sips as I walked away. The taste and texture were wrong, almost slimy, and I spat it out. I went back in and asked staff to check the milk. They pulled the carton and told me the expiration date was for the next day, so it was "fine," and offered to remake my drink. I didn't want a replacement -- I wanted them to actually taste or check what they'd just served me, since I'd already swallowed some of it. They insisted nothing was wrong without doing that. I asked for a refund, and poured the drink out on the sidewalk outside, where you could see the slimy, thick consistency on video. When I went back in to show them, an employee looked at it and still insisted there was nothing wrong with it. Milk being dated for "tomorrow" doesn't mean it hasn't turned -- texture and taste are the real test, and this one failed both. I'm most frustrated that staff wouldn't even check a customer's specific complaint about something they'd already consumed. Won't be returning.

So glad there is a DoorDash pickup option to enjoy this restaurant when I don't have "cash only"…read moredining as an option. I had to try the Fried Chicken and I got the breast meat. It was flavorful, delicious and tender. It came with a couple eggs, a couple biscuits and I did the hash browns as my side. I love sweet potato pie and cheesecake so I had to order the sweet potato cheesecake and it was amazing. The food was ready in about 15 minutes and the lady helping me was friendly and provided good customer service. I love the decor with all the photos of all the folks that have enjoyed Lois' food. Looking forward to returning:)

I'm so happy that a friend put me on to this place. It reminds me of my late aunts cooking and it's…read morejust good ole simplistic breakfast staples. I tried corned beef hash for the first time and loved it so I came back for that and was not disappointed. The meal is about $16 comes with toast, eggs, and I chose the grits which are also hella good. The service is always amazing and so is the food. The only reason why I gave 4 stars is because I can't bring myself to agree with the price of their breakfast sides compared to what you get. & it may have been some months but they used to fill both sides with grits. Seems like portions are getting cut for Togo orders maybe but prices are staying the same. For 3 slices of thin xtra crispy pieces of bacon (actually two slices and burnt pieces) it's $8.25+ I remember thinking it was insane so I never added any extra meat and after going recently I was reminded why, my order came out to $27, when I opened the side of bacon I was disappointed. I believe the quality and quantity should better match the price. Otherwise I'll gladly go buy a full pack of thick cut Oscar Meyer bacon for less than what they're charging for 3 slices and just add it at home lol. it's tough for business owners and consumers out here so while I understand price increase, it should still make sense for the consumer. Still love this place down. Just won't be paying for a side again.

I stopped on a whim for breakfast and it was a happy surprise. The Kitchen Story scramble was…read moredelicious. My only concern was that it was too plentiful for me to finish. Service was friendly and helpful, just attentive enough. My seat on the sidewalk made for great people-watching. One other thing, very important. I am a disabled older woman on a mobility scooter, and this morning I was alone. I often get less-than wonderful service under those circumstances in places where I am not a regular. The service and attitude here was warm; I had no doubt that I was welcome. This is an extraordinary place and extraordinary people staff it.

lychee martini - Tamarind after taste…read more- Lick of the salt balances the sweetness - Salty then sweet for tamarind after taste omurice - Sweet - savory - seaweed smell? - Beef a bit chewy? - sliced onions add a sweet slightly acidic crunch to it - possibly boxed demi glacé sauce, similar taste to boxed gravy, but not bad bulgogi bowl - Sweet mushroom umami taste - Pickles add a sweet crunch so the beef doesn't taste too heavy

The French toast was delightful. The staff was amazing and ambiance was amazing. I ordered fresh…read moresqueezed lemonade and was highly dissatisfied and I suspect it wasn't fresh. Although the matcha was amazing!

We were in the area and I was looking for a breakfast place to eat…read more I am so glad I stop by Doyle Cafe. The service was nice and fast paced. The atmosphere was great too busy and delightful. I ordered the classic eggs Benedict, it was absolutely delicious. The potatoes were something I never had before. Absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend this place. Thank you. Carla

Beautiful cafe shop!…read more Coffee was super good! I've gone to bu ch of spots so I'm super pleased with the service, the place being so clean and friendly. Highly recommend to visit.

Hello, my fellow café junkies…read more I LOVE little cafés. I will happily spend my hard-earned money on an overpriced chai latte while sitting somewhere cute pretending I have my life together. So when I say I'm definitely not coming back here, just know it pains my café-loving heart. First, let me give credit where credit is due: the atmosphere is GREAT. Super cute. Super cool. Great little hidden spot. The service, however? SucKs--with a capital K. ‍ Here's how my first--and probably last--visit went: 1. We ordered THREE chai lattes: two hot chai lattes and one iced chai latte with oat milk. Pretty straightforward. Nobody was ordering a 14-step potion from Hogwarts. 2. We received only two drinks. So, channeling my inner Karen from Boyle Heights, I politely went back and said, "Excuse me, we ordered THREE chai lattes." 3. They told me they hadn't charged me for the third drink. Okay! No problem. I work my ass off. I don't mind spending money. Charge me, hermana. Let's get this chai flowing. 4. I took a sip of my supposedly hot chai latte and immediately my taste buds sounded the emergency alarm: NOPE. THAT'S COFFEE. 5. I looked at my husband suspiciously and asked, "Is yours chai or coffee?" He took his first sip and said, "This is coffee." At this point, the chai lattes had apparently entered the Witness Protection Program because nobody could find them. 6. I went back. To their credit, they were perfectly willing to remake the drinks. Thank you! And when we finally received the two hot chai lattes, they were actually GOOD. Crisis temporarily averted. 7. THEN I looked over at my friend holding the supposedly iced chai latte with oat milk and thought, Wait a minute... "Taste yours." He takes a sip. "This is coffee." GIRL. THREE chai lattes ordered. THREE chai lattes misunderstood. At that point, I wasn't ordering beverages anymore. I was participating in a listening-comprehension assessment. ‍ The person taking our order seemed rushed, distracted, and all over the place. And listen--mistakes happen. I teach for a living. I have patience. But when every single drink in one order is wrong, we've moved beyond "oops" and entered performance art. No manchen--venimos a gastar, no a pendejear. ‍ So here's my recommendation: If you're particular about actually receiving the beverage you ordered, you may want to try another café. Or, if this place has an app, USE THE APP. Let technology translate "chai latte" into "chai latte" because apparently the spoken version is giving everybody trouble. Better yet, buy your drinks somewhere else and bring them here. Then you can enjoy the cute atmosphere without participating in Chai Latte Roulette: Will It Be Chai? Will It Be Coffee? Nobody Knows! The place is called Hidden Café, and after today's experience... I can see why it's hidden. Cute environment? Absolutely. Would I trust them with another three-chai-latte mission? Esta mamona la cosa. Hard pass. ‍ Come for the atmosphere. Bring your own drink. And may the odds of receiving what you ordered be ever in your favor. Signed, A recovering Chicana Karen from Boyle Heights who just wanted her damn chai.

I moved to the peninsula so haven't been here in a while but was pleasantly satisfied with our…read moreservice and meals! We tried going to another cafe that wasn't even that busy and they told us it would be a 20 mins wait with several 4 tops empty. We arrived here and every table was packed with a small waitlist. Even then we got seated quickly, served quickly, and everything tasted good! Will definitely be back and recommend when I'm back in the area!

Sad to share this but I want to share my experience with a hope that the business owners can breath…read morelife into this establishment. As someone who worked in the industry for ten plus years, I have to say today was a huge disappointment in a business that we genuinely enjoyed going to. Unfortunately, they let me down and I can't say we will ever be returning. We arrived with a party of seven people and were promptly sat, which started out great. We got to the table and everyone was excited to enjoy some brunch from one of our go-to's. The bad experience started with our server who seemed to be eager to upsell, no big deal, but started to make some backhanded comments on orders. She tried to sell it as sarcastic banter but it was really just rude and was easy to see that there was an attitude that was disgruntled. When she got back with our drink order she forgot straws, again, no big deal but when she got back with the rest of the drink order our friend asked for straws and she replied "patience is a virtue", again same underlying attitude. The big issue for me was that she said for whatever reason she need to split our order to make it easy on their chefs but this only caused half of the tables food to arrive around 15 minutes after the initial food got there. This whole time she was on her phone and never once approached the party to address the matter. Ultimately, she never apologized, and really acted like she couldn't care less as there would be a mandatory twenty percent tip. I was bothered and felt like it needed to be addressed with the manager. Typically I wouldn't make a big deal but it felt necessary given how bad the service was and how the rest of the parties meals took to reach the table. I empathized with the manager as there was a call out and simply asked if there could be something done for the lack of professionalism and poor execution. She said she would do something for us. I am writing this now because the thing they did was bring out some of their french toast. No comp of one single item, only a cheap gesture you would regularly do for a birthday. Cafe M is a paragon of what profit over passion and principle looks like. You can go there if you like but I would spend my money elsewhere.

My hair salon is near here. I've walked by it many times, even paused to look at the menu several…read moretimes. Such great offerings but when I'm getting my hair done, I'm in a rush to go back home/work. I finally made the time to visit Etoile! My sister was in town and getting her hair done. She needed a ride to the salon so off we went! We had an almond milk latte and a regular latte. We ordered it for here, so we asked to have them served in mugs. The lattes were delicious! There a good mix of students studying here. And some people working. It was a pretty quiet group when we were there. My sister and I sat at the counter and chatted very quietly. Nicely decorated inside. I love independently owned cafes like these! We also got a breakfast sandwich, but they are made to order and it took awhile, so we had it packed it up to go because she didn't want to be late to her hair appointment. Sandwich was great! Service was great! I'd love to go back and order from their lunch menu!

This is a cute little cafe spot right by Trader Joe's. You order and pay at the front, and they…read morecall your order out when it's ready. The workers and the owner were all very kind and welcoming. I got there a little after they opened in the morning. As for the food, I ordered the kimchi fried rice along with the chicken and croffle. The fried chicken tasted a bit interesting. I'm not sure if the frying temperature was off or if it had something to do with the condition of the oil, but the texture of the breading wasn't quite right. I used to work at a fried chicken shop in Korea, so it was a texture I recognized--the coating was fully cooked and wasn't necessarily soggy, but there was no real crunch. Instead of being crispy, the breading was soft and kind of gave way when you bit into it. Unfortunately, I couldn't continue eating it. I'd give the chicken a 2/5. As for the kimchi fried rice, I liked the addition of cilantro and beets, which gave it a refreshing touch. My only issue was that the kimchi itself was way too sour for kimchi fried rice. I don't mind fermented or sour kimchi, but in this case, the sourness overpowered the rest of the dish. Overall, the cafe itself is cute and the people working there were genuinely very kind. I just wish the food had been a little better, especially the fried chicken. Will be back next time to try out the coffee!! It is a cafe after all.

We wanted a cute spot for a coffee in a Sunday morning and this definitely had cute vibes. The…read morestaff was kind but it felt understaffed for the time of day and we had a long wait for our coffee since the barista also had to work the register. I was hoping for a good cup of coffee and crème brûlée was good but we thought it would be hot. The black sesame was really disappointing! And I try to be lenient but I was expecting a black sesame paste and this was coarsely ground sesame on the bottom of my drink. The matcha flavor was ok but not great and the black sesame really disappointed me. I would go for the Thai based flavors over the matcha.

I was too generous with even two stars before, so I'm setting the record straight. I'm a black…read moresesame aficionado, and Dek Doi ruined black sesame for me. This is hands down the worst black sesame matcha latte I have ever had, if I can even call it that. Since there was zero black sesame flavor and just a handful of seeds dumped into the drink, the marketing is misleading. Skip this place at all costs.