Perfect ambiance for close friends, a date, etc. Small but good menu for appetizer-portioned food to accompany wine. Solid service, consistently. Live music some nights, usually good. Special events from time to time. Sizable wine selection available for purchase by the bottle, for on-site consumption or to-go. Located within the stunning Spring Arcade Building (the arcade was once a public street before the building was built!) read more

All of the wines I had were absolutely wonderful and this is the best veggie pizza I've ever had. A small spot with an intimate setting, you forget you're in the middle of DTLA. Plenty of parking garages and cash lots nearby, so parking is relatively easy too. read more

Garcons de Cafe - Pizza Marinated Veggies - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Garcons is a cute, warm French cafe that has a great happy hour from 4-7 daily. We came on a Saturday and was able to get seated quickly as only the lounge area had customers. They had a lengthy wine list and HH meant wines were $4 off (cocktails $3 off beers $2 and apps $4). The wine I had was good and service was great. We also got the cheese board which was a nice shareable. They also brought warm baguette that you can get more of. Would definitely come back for HH! read more

This is such a great neighborhood place to sit with friends, eat some good food and sip something delicious. I met up with a gf for a catch up and was recommended the yummy cheesy pizza, listen it's not a NYC pie at all so clear your mind and judgement and enjoy it because it is so full of flavor, I felt like I could the whole thing... but I took the rest home instead. Wine selection was great and the ambience is calm, even with the somewhat mad downtown sidewalk scene. This is great place tucked into the arcade, where you can enjoy a little escape and feel trés chic. The service was lovely, looking forward to returning for some escargot Merci beaucoup! read more

Garcons de Cafe - Cheesy pizza - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went to go see my won perform here on Wednesday. The ambiance is very nice. Service could be a little more responsive. But that truffle pizza was magnificent so much flavor. I'm still dreaming about it. If the rest of the food on menu taste like that this is a winner. read more

Garcons de Cafe - Truffle pizza - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had the oddest interaction yesterday 10.12.24 when I stumbled upon this place during an event called Broadway night lights - which was exceptional! I'm surveying places to take my friend when he comes to visit. Decided to sample some cocktails and maybe an appetizer. However, I didn't get to because the workers, the owner, whoever, were so evasive. I had on sweats, a hat and a shirt. Didn't look disheveled. Therea were two entrances. I went to the side that had the bar because I saw an older gentleman who was dressed similarly. Before walking in, a Hispanic worker saw me and I asked him if it was OK to enter with the way I'm dressed because some establishments have strict dress codes. I wanted to adhere, even if this establishment is in the middle of a strip mall on a street overrun with homeless but I digress. He told me that he didn't know and that I had to ask the owner. There was a slim white? bald man on the shorter side of 5'7" who obviously heard the conversation a because it was only us 3 around, no noise and he was within an arms length distance. I assumed he was the owner because the Hispanic guy kept chanting "ask the owner". I even asked if he was the owner and he said nothing. It was perplexing. If it was Halloween already I would've thought it was part of the act but it's not. A reasonable worker would have asked if I needed help. He a just kept trying to avoid eye contact and grimaced when the Hispanic man kept telling repeating that I had to talk to the owner. I don't want to be presumptive but I felt there could've been some underlying tones. As a black woman, I don't want to bring race into, so I'll just leave it here, but that was for sure an uncomfortable situation. I just left. I'll tell my friend about this place and I'll never return. read more

Had Garçons de Cafe bookmarked for months and wish I had visited sooner! This cozy wine bar is tucked away inside a mall-like building (same area as Guisados and Ricebox) in the heart of DTLA. We usually make it in time for happy hour which is 5-7pm daily, even weekends! All the wines we've tried have been great (we love the cab franc) and at the happy hour price, a great value. They also nicely complement the adorable mixed charcuterie board that comes with 3 cheeses, 3 cured meats, and assorted accompaniments. The baguette is also excellent which I've recently learned is from Clark St Bakery. We've also tried the pate and smoked salmon crostinis, which are tasty as well. Every time I come here I feel like I've been transported back to France and it makes me SO happy. Mathieu is such a great host and we love coming to support! They've recently opened for weekend brunch as well. Highly, highly recommend :) read more

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Great Happy Hour. Great wine and cheese. Can't ask for more. Intimate. What a gem of a place. read more

Garcons de Cafe - HH - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a little cozy place for some wine, snack, and good company. First of all, the decor and ambience is 100%. It feels like you're at a friend's apartment in Paris, it's relaxing and not uptight. Service is great and chill. We got some drinks and a truffle pizza to share. I ordered So Flute, which was very yummy. The pizza (actually more like a flatbread) was pretty good too, definitely could taste the truffle. Price wise, it's a little high but it's DTLA. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Happy Hour is from 4-6pm. Many appetizers and drinks to select from. The bar and dining area are cozy and great for venue parties or special dinners. People were great with hospitality. read more

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I highly recommend Garcons de Cafe! The ambience and setting allows for very intimate get togethers. Also, if you are feeling fancy! They have both Pâté de Campagne and Foie Gras Terrine. The foie gras terrine was very delicious and it paired very well with the red wine that we got. We came on a Wednesday night, with no reservations. We were able to walk in and be seated. Mathieu was very hospitable. Again, this is a good place for dates, catching up with friends, or even a nightcap. There are a couple of yummy restaurants in LA, but make sure you stop by Garcon de Cafe for a glass of wine before heading home. read more

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Very cozy and intimate place. Nice cocktails and good food - happy hour prices help! Server was nice and attentive and let us take our time. Only issue was there were a lot of small pieces of shell in the mussels but all the other food was great. read more

Garcons de Cafe is a really cool spot! We ended up walking here from the Flower District after having brunch at Poppy + Rose. Located in DTLA's Spring Arcade Building, it's in an area worth checking out, with lots of good food options in close proximity. The four of us really enjoyed the decor and ambience. Service was very friendly and helpful, as well. If you're in the area, I'd definitely recommend stopping in here for a drink. The wine was great! I certainly would not be opposed to coming back. read more

Love the dark cozy vibes and the tea and lattes were really good. We had the crème brûlée and dark chocolate covered mangoes which were delicious. The owner was amazing and I'd love to come back. Thanks for having us. read more

Garcons de Cafe - Tea and oat milk latte - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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great date night spot and they have live jazz on wednesdays! they have a great wine selection with some small bites. recently they expanded their food menu but honestly, most people here (at least when I come) are sipping on wine. the vibe is so intimate and I love coming here. service is a little slow since there's usually just one server but she's really sweet! read more

Garcons de Cafe - cheese platter - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After all the bad press and dramatic images from the past week, we decided to come check out Downtown, and we are so happy we did! It's located inside this mall that dates back to the early 1900s I think and reminded me of some of the old malls you'd find in Europe. Sadly many of the restaurants looked closed, but the space is beautiful, and I can imagine how it would look if the other restaurants, cafes and maybe a jazz club or something else filled the vacant spots. But walking into the cafe, it felt like it may have been something that has been there since the building first opened, but not in a bad way. It was a cool mix of modern and early 1900s that just fit. The wine selection was very well curated, and the food was fantastic! They have a happy hour on Wednesdays, which seems like a good deal. The staff was all very friendly and professional. We just loved this place and will make plans to come back as often as possible. There's a lot about half a block away on Broadway that has a flat rate of $15 for the night. The only thing is that it seems the attendant leaves sometime between 5:30 and 6:30 (well, the attendant was there when we got there but no longer there when we left). Not sure if this is everyday, but the lot was closed when we got back which made us freak out a little, but there was a door with a Ring on it, and when we pressed the button, the person let us in. All in all, it was a great experience, and we look forward to finding other gems in Downtown LA. This is our city, and we gotta support all these great small businesses that are trying to make it into a livable neighborhood. read more

I really like this place. Ambience is nice, super relaxed and perfect for an afternoon or early evening meeting or catch up. Friendly staff and the food and drinks were great! read more

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I've been wanting to come try Garçons de Cafe for the longest time but with Covid and all, I haven't been out much obviously even though from what I've seen on their social media, they've taken all the proper precautions among protocol, social distancing, etc. With that said, I finally placed an order last week for a bottle to have with my family for our small Thanksgiving dinner. I expected the order to ship, but come this past Tuesday, as I am literally taking out the trash, a handsome young gentleman arrives in a motorcycle to hand deliver the bottle of wine! I was so shocked and asked if he had come all the way from Downtown to which he replied yes as the bottle would not had arrived in time for the holiday and they wanted to make sure I had it. I was so taken aback by this amazing gesture that in my stupor, I didn't even offer him a bottle of water or a damn tip and for that I apologize!!! I just wanted to say thank you so so much for the amazing customer service and making sure I had my bottle for Thanksgiving. I'm all about great service and Garçons truly delivered!!! Merci beaucoup from the bottom of my heart!!! read more

Garcons de Cafe - The bottle of wine I ordered so good! - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What can I say about Garçons de Café that will give my experience justice through the expression of words? Let's start, per usual, with my list of pros + cons: PROS - Rare wines you can't find elsewhere - Sofian, an amazing sommelier - Aesthetic + design of the cafe - Music is (F-bomb) good - Practices COVID-friendly seating - Mom + Pop feel with depth - Wine flights - Perfect for date night - Perfect for COVID-dating, haha CONS - It is DTLA, so parking is as expected It's hard to come across a place where the owners are knowledgeable and marry that with a passion unrivaled around the area. You come looking for an experience but walk away knowing that you will be back soon. The wine flights were my favorite there as you can sample wines from France that you can't get by walking into Whole Foods. A sommelier curates it, so you are experiencing life through his lens. Nested in the DTLA, please support Sofian and the others. This is the type of place that makes LA distinctly different than other cities. Also, the overall experience + wine are amazing. Cheers to another spot that makes DTLA one of my favorite areas in the city of angels. read more

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I am BLOWN AWAY by this place. I really didn't want to leave a review because I think the beauty of this place is how lowkey and un-busy it was even on a Saturday evening. If my Yelp ever gain traction, I might take this review down haha. First of all, Mathieu is great. I made a reservation accidentally for the day before I had intended, and I got a call to verify my reservation, and even though it was totally on me for not double checking, he kindly offered to move my reservation for the next day at the same time. The ambiance inside is lovely. It's dark and not a lot of seating so it feels very cozy and intimate. I came here for dinner with a friend, and I loved how we were able to enjoy our conversation over food without being interrupted by loud noises or other parties. We came specifically for the pop-up event with la.novia, and the food was so good. The pork belly taco, though pricey at $10 per taco, was one of the best tacos I've had. The pork belly was cooked so well; I'm still thinking about it a week later. They had this seabass dish as well, and I thought the lime curry was an interesting twist. The cauliflower paired nicely with the curry. Finally the tres leches was fluffy and light. It wasn't overbearingly sweet, which I always appreciate in a dessert. I'll make it a point to come back again whenever there's another pop-up that catches my eye. If you're into wine / wine bars, this is definitely a place you should try at least once, at least for the ambiance. read more

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I love this place so much The mood the atmosphere The bartender is sooo cool And we made tons of conversation The mimosas is sooo good The wine selection is lovely I ll come back again read more

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I was walking by and told myself I've never had French food in my life so i decided to stop by , LET ME TELL YOU GUYS. . If i was on a first date or just dinner w a friend this is the place I'd loved to stop by first !!! Customer service is 10/10 ! Never had French fished before but the marinated octopus took me ! Sooo delicious! I will be coming back ! read more

This is a charming place. A room within an atrium within a building...incredibly LA and quixotic. I loved it. Wine and delicious kippered snacks and good bread and on Wednesdays, live Jazz. Excellent and eclectic wine selection and gracious service to go along with it. The high ceilings and warm lights make it especially flattering and it's easy to get in and out of, it's the kind of place you root for and I hope it thrives! Thanks to Sara for looking out for us. read more

A really cute wine bar located in the heart of DTLA! A friend and I had two bottles of sparkling and shared a cheese board and sandwiches. The quality was excellent and the service was very attentive. From 5-7 is their happy hour and they have both indoor and a small outdoor seating area. I opted for outdoor but indoor had ample space. read more

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Matthew a fabulous Host and the pizza would great even without toppings such good baking! The onion soup just capped the 1st time. AND affordable so this no bourgeois place read more

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A restaurateur neighbor and I found ourselves heading out around 9pm downtown. About two minutes into the evening, we realized that it was Chinatown ArtWalk, and as such, our initial destination would not be viable. So we quickly pivoted, and GdC was on his list. Somehow the parking gods were kind to us, and we found free (this exists) street parking a mere 100 feet from the shopping corridor (is that what you call this kind of arrangement) where GdC is situated. At first it seemed too chill and we almost didn't sit down--in retrospect, seeing that their tag line is 'your extended living room' makes sense--but we decided that one glass would be fine. One glass turned into several, and a very calm and relaxing evening. Guest chef Alejandro Bolar's tasting menu was brilliant. Poached salmon was absolutely perfect, the potato salad (gratis from chef) was smoky and textured, and the cherry tarte looked like the cover sleeve from an Italo Disco 12" and tasted about as sweet. Will keep this gem in the nearby and not too much work box for when a little more than your living room, a lot less than a scene is just the ticket. read more

Hidden Gem!! Love the place, wine selection outstanding. Food delicious! Like being in France.

Good food, excellent wine, and great ambiance! Mathieu is such a great host. We love this place! read more

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I love this restaurant/bar. Since I've gone for brunch, then the odd night when the restaurant was closed, I've eaten in the bar. The charcuterie is perfect and interesting wines are offered. I'd like to try the restaurant and went there a couple weeks ago on a Sunday evening and they were closed. So was the bar. I think they need to update their hours here and on Google Maps. I seriously hope they're not going away because this is a real gem and perfect before evenings at a nearby theatre. read more

(This review went under the wrong account. Reposting) Kappa Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma scheduled a "Meet & Greet" here last Saturday, and it was wonderful! Matthew is a wonderful host. He was available to answer questions and accommodate our requests without being intrusive. We were very comfortable and relaxed. What a gem in DTLA! We will be back. Thank you!! read more

Garcons de Cafe - 4 sisters of DKG enjoying sisterhood, wine, laughs, and education planning! - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love the ambience of this place, small intimate cute with antique style. Their wine really did blow me away. Very tasty compared to other restaurants around. Nice place to relax and have a good glass of wine and a charcuterie board read more

Garcons de Cafe - Patio, wine, Cheese and Charcuterie Board - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's going on midnight -- my husband and I want to go out. We're in the mood to do something, but don't want the craziness of a bar. First world problems, I know... After perusing a few places on Yelp, we decided to grab a night cap at this tucked away French wine bar. It's open until 1 AM on the weekends and until 11 PM during the week. I've walked by this spot inside the striking Spring Arcade Building many times and have always wanted to try it out. Tonight was our night! It was exactly what we were looking for -- a place where you can watch the world pass by, lounge back in some cushioned chairs and chat with the friendly bartender (who was French or possibly an actor with a French accent! You really never know in LA). Feel free to try out their wide-range of French wines before making your pick. And of course, you can always do what my 'hubs' did -- sample 3 or 4 kinds of wines before eventually just ordering a glass of Champagne... Like I didn't think he'd order that from the very beginning! But I kept my mouth SHUT! Wines are reasonably priced at $8-$12 a glass. We ended up sitting at the bar and chatting with the others around us. The place seems to have a strong local, neighborhood draw. But is incredibly welcome to visitors like us all the way from West Hollywood! read more

Garcons de Cafe - Looking out the front of the cafe, into the main arcade. - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a carefully curated selection of wine! I thoroughly enjoyed each wine that I had in my 9 glasses of flight tasting. Mathieu was a delightful and highly educated host. He provided us with world-class service and information on each wine that we tasted. What a breath of fresh air to have someone who is passionate about what they do, share their knowledge with us. The cafe itself is beautiful and transports one back to France with detailed woodwork that makes for a romantic ambiance. So in love with this place! Highly recommended! read more

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