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The food is just ok here. It's def not bad but it's not something you have to go out of your way to try. However, their coffee is pretty good! I think I had about pistachio cappuccino with oat milk. I loved it and came back the next day for another. Service is good, the staff is friendly. They get super busy so be prepared to wait.
Quick breakfast stop before we headed to the airport. Friendly counter service, we were seated quickly, and the food came out quickly. We had an omelet - generously sized and a croissant breakfast sandwich (very good). Adding on a side of gluten-free toast was a bit of an up charge. We sat indoors but there was outdoor seating available. We walked from our hotel, but there is parking available.
I was in the area and, based on the reviews, wanted to give this place a try. I love a good breakfast spot and was hoping to find a really great one. The restaurant itself felt clean and comfortable, but the food didn't quite wow me. It was good, but I've had better eggs Benedict and better shakshuka. Eggs Benedict is one of my favorite breakfast dishes, but the hollandaise sauce lacked the acidity needed to balance out the richness of the dish. I had a similar reaction to the shakshuka: it was good, but not great. That said, the breakfast potatoes were really good. Honestly, I could have made a breakfast out of those alone!
April 1. 2026 | Marina del Rey | While out and about with my best friend, I wanted to try someplace new! I decided on Fratelli Cafe! Signature Croissant French Toast | Yes! I love the combo of French Toast with Croissant, topped with berries, crispy edges, and full of flavor! I enjoyed every moment and would easily order again! Tea Time | I enjoyed the organic Jasmine Spring Jasmine Tea, it was delicious and perfect on a sunny, yet windy and a bit chilly day! Customer Service | Friendly and helpful with the menu! Also, the menu was huge! Seating | We sat out on the outdoor patio, as I love fresh air! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! Outdoor seating are attached picnic benches, and tables! The café was quite busy! Parking | Free & plentiful! Individual parking spaces are shared with other restaurants, a convenience store, UPS Store, a Bank, and even a Pet Spa and so much more! Overall | Yes, I would easily return, as well as looking forward to exploring the menu!
I always feel rushed and in the way while trying to decide what I want to order. You line up, order, and pay at the counter. There is barely room between where to line up and the tables. I've been there twice and had hoped to make it a new local spot to treat myself. The food I ordered was mediocre *except* the potatoes, those are great. There is some free parking which is easier to get on the weekdays and a few metered spots close. It's not somewhere that I'll be frequenting.
The location and the vibes made the place perfect spot to come for weekend brunch. Could easily imagine beach stop right before or after brunch, or simple stroll at either the marina or Abbot Kinney. No wonder why it's extremely busy during weekend brunch to lunch time. Plenty of seats both indoor and outdoor, some of which could accommodate bigger crowds. The menu was long with bunch of selections available so you might take some time to prolly make up your mind. We went for one savory and one sweet dish. Starting with the Biscuits Benny, serving scrambled eggs with biscuits/scones, cubed potato wedges, fried chicken and obviously gravy sauce. I loved the well-seasoned wedges and tender chicken with nice crispy coating, but the gravy sauce was just not for me. Tad too thick and made the overall meal felt heavy paired to it. Got the Chocolate crepe for the sweet dish, but sub the strawberries with peanut butter at extra charge. Nothing special to call out from the crepe batter itself. Toppings were obviously yum cos nothing could go wrong with Nutella and PB. Would consider this bit pricey being close to $15.
We came to Fratelli cafe do breakfast on a Friday late morning. Food was exquisite, matcha and coffee delicious. The owners and staff were amazing. We will definitely come back.
Wanted to order bagel and lox but toaster wasn't working, ordered the California omelette, eggs were so overcooked, bacon was undercooked, avocado was brown, potatoes were overfried, overall a underwhelming experience.
Breakfast was great! An easy, five stars. The main employee which I assume is the owner was great and had a good attitude. We were wearing USA soccer jerseys and he was very excited. We were going to the game. We would recommend everything that we had. The signature croissant French toast was absolutely amazing as well as the bacon hash. The breakfast tacos were also great. You get plenty of food. It was all delicious. Atmosphere was chill.
A Yelp find that I have been wanting to try for a few weeks now and finally made it happen. Ordered the Biscuit Benny with a side 2-stack Buttermilk Pancake. The second meal ordered was The Chicken n Waffle with a side of 2-Scrambled Eggs. Pistachio Latte as well. The service was straight forward. The ambiance was one of a trendy Breakfast/Brunch spot. The environment however was a little uncomfortable for us as we arrived. It's like we walked in and the music stopped the record scratched and all eyes were on us briefly. Made more uncomfortable by the fact one of the hosts (Jose) kept bumping into me as if the place couldn't fit the both of us at the same time. After the second such bump, I had to ask him, was he ok. He apologized and feigned not to notice. However (afterwards and to his credit) he seemed a little more vigilant toward us ensuring we were well throughout our dining experience. So, (initially) not a very welcoming crowd for certain. Food arrived and I was really looking forward to it due to the delectable appearances of all the photos of past patrons. Our meals arrived together and looked perfect. And they were well put together meals just lacking flavor in certain areas. The Biscuit Benny's Gravy was thick, and textured the way I like for a Gravy over a Biscuit, just lacked flavor. And the Fried Chicken it covered was lacking, flavor wise, as well. Nice and crunchy however mine was a little tough due to an over cook. The Buttermilk Pancakes were well cooked just lacked Butter. Initially I assumed they were buttered when prepared but if so, not very much. The Home Potatoes however were the star of this dish. My guest even ate several off my plate as well. Very flavorful standing on their own. Over all solid meal that looked great. Prepared fresh and very eatable. The Chicken and Waffles were a definite solid as well. Just lacking flavor on the Fried Chicken, but the Waffle hit all markers. I'd say this is very much so a delicious safe place to consume breakfast or brunch. Reasonably priced (we were just short of $85 for our meals and a tip). Initially for us coming in, it didn't seem so welcoming but by the time we were to leave, things seemed somewhat better, and we felt better about it all, at that point. May be we will return and explore more menu items in the future. We'll see. Gratitude and give thanks Fratelli Cafe and Staff for the experience.
Great breakfast experience. We had gluten-free French toast, a breakfast sandwich, and a 2 egg plate. Everything was cooked well, served extremely hot, and tasted great. Service was very friendly and helpful from the moment we entered. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Came to have breakfast with some friends. At nine am on a Sunday there was plenty of open parking. When we entered the restaurant, we were greeted and helped to an appropriate table for our party even though it's order at the counter. I liked getting to look over the menu at the table then ordering when ready. I got the sweet and savory (waffles w eggs, sausage). I also got the spiced mocha. The food came out quickly and accurately. The food was good, although I didn't really taste the pearl sugar in the Belgian waffle... It just tasted like a regular waffle instead. Still pretty good though. My eggs were cooked perfectly and the sausage was good. The coffee was beautiful and also tasty, although it was more coffee than mocha. Overall food and service were really good and the place was clean and well laid out. They did multiple times try to clear our dishes even though we weren't ready yet. I felt rushed to get out. I'd try it again though. Maybe it's a better place for take out.
2 months ago
One of my favorite cafés in Marina del Rey! Fratelli Café is in such a great location -- literally a 5-minute walk from the beach, making it the perfect place to stop for coffee and breakfast. Sivan deserves a special shoutout because she is the heart of the place! She has the BEST energy, is incredibly welcoming and friendly, and makes you feel taken care of from the second you walk in. She's also super helpful when you're trying to decide what to order and is always happy to give her opinion on the food and coffee. (Did i also mention-she makes all syrups in house daily) The tofu scramble was delicious, especially with an over-medium egg added on top. Their white mocha latte was also amazing. And I have to mention the pistachio croissant -- sadly, they don't carry it anymore, but if they ever bring it back, GET IT. Such a cute café with great food, great drinks, and genuinely amazing service. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in Marina read more
2 months ago
I've been here several times and I always enjoy it. José provides great service, he's super friendly and attentive. The food is really good too. 100% recommend! read more
Amazing local spot, absolutely killing it with an enormous breakfast and lunch menu, incredible looking baked goods and serving gourmet coffees using house made syrups. The owner and staff are welcoming and helpful if you don't know what to choose. Service is fast, and everything comes out cooked to perfection and full of flavor. My daughter had the bacon hash skillet and said it was amazing. She had a blueberry iced latte that she couldn't stop talking about. She got a vanilla carmel iced latte roadie to take with us. I had the sweet & savory- 2 eggs over hard, applewood bacon and a delicious Belgian waffle. Had a side of crispy breakfast taters. It was delicious. Very cool place, with a great staff. Will definitely go out of my way to return and try something new. read more
The food is just ok here. It's def not bad but it's not something you have to go out of your way to try. However, their coffee is pretty good! I think I had about pistachio cappuccino with oat milk. I loved it and came back the next day for another. Service is good, the staff is friendly. They get super busy so be prepared to wait. read more
1 month ago
Quick breakfast stop before we headed to the airport. Friendly counter service, we were seated quickly, and the food came out quickly. We had an omelet - generously sized and a croissant breakfast sandwich (very good). Adding on a side of gluten-free toast was a bit of an up charge. We sat indoors but there was outdoor seating available. We walked from our hotel, but there is parking available. read more
I was in the area and, based on the reviews, wanted to give this place a try. I love a good breakfast spot and was hoping to find a really great one. The restaurant itself felt clean and comfortable, but the food didn't quite wow me. It was good, but I've had better eggs Benedict and better shakshuka. Eggs Benedict is one of my favorite breakfast dishes, but the hollandaise sauce lacked the acidity needed to balance out the richness of the dish. I had a similar reaction to the shakshuka: it was good, but not great. That said, the breakfast potatoes were really good. Honestly, I could have made a breakfast out of those alone! read more
5 months ago
April 1. 2026 | Marina del Rey | While out and about with my best friend, I wanted to try someplace new! I decided on Fratelli Cafe! Signature Croissant French Toast | Yes! I love the combo of French Toast with Croissant, topped with berries, crispy edges, and full of flavor! I enjoyed every moment and would easily order again! Tea Time | I enjoyed the organic Jasmine Spring Jasmine Tea, it was delicious and perfect on a sunny, yet windy and a bit chilly day! Customer Service | Friendly and helpful with the menu! Also, the menu was huge! Seating | We sat out on the outdoor patio, as I love fresh air! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! Outdoor seating are attached picnic benches, and tables! The café was quite busy! Parking | Free & plentiful! Individual parking spaces are shared with other restaurants, a convenience store, UPS Store, a Bank, and even a Pet Spa and so much more! Overall | Yes, I would easily return, as well as looking forward to exploring the menu! read more
I always feel rushed and in the way while trying to decide what I want to order. You line up, order, and pay at the counter. There is barely room between where to line up and the tables. I've been there twice and had hoped to make it a new local spot to treat myself. The food I ordered was mediocre *except* the potatoes, those are great. There is some free parking which is easier to get on the weekdays and a few metered spots close. It's not somewhere that I'll be frequenting. read more
6 months ago
The location and the vibes made the place perfect spot to come for weekend brunch. Could easily imagine beach stop right before or after brunch, or simple stroll at either the marina or Abbot Kinney. No wonder why it's extremely busy during weekend brunch to lunch time. Plenty of seats both indoor and outdoor, some of which could accommodate bigger crowds. The menu was long with bunch of selections available so you might take some time to prolly make up your mind. We went for one savory and one sweet dish. Starting with the Biscuits Benny, serving scrambled eggs with biscuits/scones, cubed potato wedges, fried chicken and obviously gravy sauce. I loved the well-seasoned wedges and tender chicken with nice crispy coating, but the gravy sauce was just not for me. Tad too thick and made the overall meal felt heavy paired to it. Got the Chocolate crepe for the sweet dish, but sub the strawberries with peanut butter at extra charge. Nothing special to call out from the crepe batter itself. Toppings were obviously yum cos nothing could go wrong with Nutella and PB. Would consider this bit pricey being close to $15. read more
1 month ago
Wanted to order bagel and lox but toaster wasn't working, ordered the California omelette, eggs were so overcooked, bacon was undercooked, avocado was brown, potatoes were overfried, overall a underwhelming experience. read more
4 months ago
Breakfast was great! An easy, five stars. The main employee which I assume is the owner was great and had a good attitude. We were wearing USA soccer jerseys and he was very excited. We were going to the game. We would recommend everything that we had. The signature croissant French toast was absolutely amazing as well as the bacon hash. The breakfast tacos were also great. You get plenty of food. It was all delicious. Atmosphere was chill. read more
1 month ago
A Yelp find that I have been wanting to try for a few weeks now and finally made it happen. Ordered the Biscuit Benny with a side 2-stack Buttermilk Pancake. The second meal ordered was The Chicken n Waffle with a side of 2-Scrambled Eggs. Pistachio Latte as well. The service was straight forward. The ambiance was one of a trendy Breakfast/Brunch spot. The environment however was a little uncomfortable for us as we arrived. It's like we walked in and the music stopped the record scratched and all eyes were on us briefly. Made more uncomfortable by the fact one of the hosts (Jose) kept bumping into me as if the place couldn't fit the both of us at the same time. After the second such bump, I had to ask him, was he ok. He apologized and feigned not to notice. However (afterwards and to his credit) he seemed a little more vigilant toward us ensuring we were well throughout our dining experience. So, (initially) not a very welcoming crowd for certain. Food arrived and I was really looking forward to it due to the delectable appearances of all the photos of past patrons. Our meals arrived together and looked perfect. And they were well put together meals just lacking flavor in certain areas. The Biscuit Benny's Gravy was thick, and textured the way I like for a Gravy over a Biscuit, just lacked flavor. And the Fried Chicken it covered was lacking, flavor wise, as well. Nice and crunchy however mine was a little tough due to an over cook. The Buttermilk Pancakes were well cooked just lacked Butter. Initially I assumed they were buttered when prepared but if so, not very much. The Home Potatoes however were the star of this dish. My guest even ate several off my plate as well. Very flavorful standing on their own. Over all solid meal that looked great. Prepared fresh and very eatable. The Chicken and Waffles were a definite solid as well. Just lacking flavor on the Fried Chicken, but the Waffle hit all markers. I'd say this is very much so a delicious safe place to consume breakfast or brunch. Reasonably priced (we were just short of $85 for our meals and a tip). Initially for us coming in, it didn't seem so welcoming but by the time we were to leave, things seemed somewhat better, and we felt better about it all, at that point. May be we will return and explore more menu items in the future. We'll see. Gratitude and give thanks Fratelli Cafe and Staff for the experience. read more
14 days ago
25 days ago
Great breakfast experience. We had gluten-free French toast, a breakfast sandwich, and a 2 egg plate. Everything was cooked well, served extremely hot, and tasted great. Service was very friendly and helpful from the moment we entered. Indoor and outdoor seating available. read more
Came to have breakfast with some friends. At nine am on a Sunday there was plenty of open parking. When we entered the restaurant, we were greeted and helped to an appropriate table for our party even though it's order at the counter. I liked getting to look over the menu at the table then ordering when ready. I got the sweet and savory (waffles w eggs, sausage). I also got the spiced mocha. The food came out quickly and accurately. The food was good, although I didn't really taste the pearl sugar in the Belgian waffle... It just tasted like a regular waffle instead. Still pretty good though. My eggs were cooked perfectly and the sausage was good. The coffee was beautiful and also tasty, although it was more coffee than mocha. Overall food and service were really good and the place was clean and well laid out. They did multiple times try to clear our dishes even though we weren't ready yet. I felt rushed to get out. I'd try it again though. Maybe it's a better place for take out. read more
1 month ago
Really cute cafe with such a great vibe! The food really good and everything came out pretty quickly, too. The staff were amazing and really friendly. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back! read more
6 months ago
Fratelli Cafe was a nice vibe for breakfast with friends! Very diverse menu with both sweet and savory options! The strawberry matcha might have been the best I've ever had. The prices were also pretty reasonable and the owner and employees were very kind and attentive! read more
1 month ago
5 months ago
What's not to love? This is one of my favorite spots Los Angeles. The food is always fresh, the coffee, Matcha, tea, pastries are divine. If you haven't had the spice mocha yet, I highly recommend it. But this review is really a huge thank you. DoorDash completely made a disaster out of my order and delivered it to the wrong place and then argued with me about it. And you all took such amazing care of me and I am so grateful. Thank you so much to Sivan and Lior for writing a wrong that wasn't even their issue to begin with. I will now be ordering solely from your app. My cupped salad was amazing and my iced matcha was perfect!!!! Thank you!! read more
1 month ago
I LOVE this place!!!! Food was amazing and the service was quick. Customer service was amazing. Highly recommend! read more
I came here for brunch with a friend, and we were sat outside. Thankfully they have large umbrellas out there shading you from the sun. The set up is that you go up to their counter to order your food, they'll give you a number to put on your table so they can find you to bring out your food to you when it's ready. I ordered a hot chai tea, the choco croissant French toast, and a side of turkey sausage. The chai was good, and so was the French toast, which had banana slices and Nutella drizzle on top along with a side of syrup. I'd never had croissant French toast before, but it still tasted like classic French toast. It was good, just a bit pricey in my opinion for a meal of French toast, a side, and a drink. read more
4 months ago
How did I never know this place existed?! What a find The decor inside is so cute, and it's tucked away in a newer plaza with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I did a to go order after work and got the avocado toast with scrambled eggs for $14. The bread could've been a little more firm, but the flavor from the onions and the freshness of all the ingredients definitely made up for it. Service was great! I was greeted right away at the counter and really appreciated that they offered condiments to go. Would absolutely come back. read more
I have been to the one on Melrose, but this is my first time at the newly opened MDR location. It's a casual breakfast restaurant, I would classify as no-frills and fast service. You order at the counter and then they bring the food to you, it is not a sit down with full service sort of place. Parking is very easy because there is a large free parking lot right out front. Service is very fast so it is a good option if you are in a rush. The menu is not very large, but does have some solid options on it. This is not this sort of place that will blow you away, but it definitely gets the job done. I would say it classifies more as good, not great, but I still enjoy it and plan to be back more times in the future because I live very close to this location. I started off with a vanilla and caramel latte, and I honestly really liked it. It was my favorite part of the meal and I would highly recommend ordering it. The flavors were well balanced, and it was pleasantly strong. For my meal I chose The Biscuit Benny and thought it was fairly good. The eggs were a bit bland and I wish the biscuit on the bottom would have been fluffier but overall it was still enjoyable. Wasn't my favorite version I've had but definitely not the worst. I would recommend this place if you were in the area or searching for a really quick option for breakfast. read more
2 months ago
We went to Fratelli Cafe today for breakfast/brunch and I had forgotten that it used to be Cafe Buna which we loved! We were greeted warmly and looked at the menu before ordering at the counter. The restaurant looks very similar to the way Cafe Buna looked but has a much bigger menu, including a lunch menu on the back. My friend had an egg white scramble with potatoes and toast and I had the Fried Chicken and Waffle. We both had lattes and we ordered a chocolate croissant. My friend said the scramble was just okay. The waffle was very good but the syrup was way to sweet and runny and kind of ruined the waffle. The fried chicken was a relatively small portion but was pretty good. It was basically two fried small thin sliced chicken breasts. I did need to add a little salt to the chicken to give it more flavor, but overall the chicken with the waffles worked. The lattes were strong and very pretty. The croissant was the best part of the meal and I'd come back for that any time! read more
Cool looking busy place with indoor/outdoor seatings and enough parking spots. I got eggs benedict with steak and a chocolate/strawberry crepe. The portion was pretty good, surprisingly the steak meat was tender and not chewy at all. All ingredients felt high quality. Good price to value ratio. I would come back to try something else. Service was on point, the food was ready very quick. The only down side to me was seatings that were criminally close to each other like few inches apart. It was rather uncomfortable. Also, the wind was hitting my legs, I was sitting next to the door. Overall a good place if you find a right table lol read more
3 months ago
6 months ago
Fantastic gem of a place, Greeted by Brandon, with a very welcoming way, what a great representation of your business. Ambiance is fantastic, food was superb, outdoor patio, super nice. My new favorite place, and walking distance from home. read more
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I was there on a Monday and plenty of free parking. What I've read on other posts not sure of days they went but seem to say parking is readily available.
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