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    Garden Cafe

    4.3 (2.2k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jimmy Drew R.

    This is one of the best restaurants in all of LA. The staff is always super friendly and they care about their customers. We grabbed lunch today and there was live music setting up for the eve as we left. The food was tasty! It's such a cute looking place! Great in the day to sit outside or in the evening for a good vibe!!! Thank u for always going above and beyond

    Not worth it!
    Cristina Z.

    1st time here (and probably last) Came on a Saturday 1/31/26 2pm I hardly leave low star reviews, but the service was not good and the food did not match the price tag. You order at the counter and they give you a number and you find a table. Once food is ready they bring it out. We had about two or three parties in front of us (not a lot) and it took a good amount of time to put in our order. Ordered 2 items, 2 drinks, plus tip $68 bucks and NOT WORTH IT (and I'm not a cheap person). Got the prime angus burger with cheese and steak fries $23 10/10 of flavor of burger! Fries were good but small amount (esp for paying $2 extra). Kicked Up Kale Caesar added chicken for $7 bucks, totaling $23. Definitely not worth it or paying $7 extra for 4 small pieces of chicken that were cold. Salad was not what I expected. It was just meh. Very disappointing. Iced tea $4 Coke $3.50 Left a 15% tip (which my hubby did and I wish he didn't) $8.81 Service was not great. And on top of that, you can leave a tip even before you receive any type of service (which hubby did w/out my knowledge). I don't like that. Burger came out first and salad came out waaaay after. We had to get up and ask about it. Not cool! Asked for an extra plate with the burger and one never came. Prices do not match what is given. I feel like I got robbed! I'm pretty disappointed. I expected better. It was a delicious burger (the only thing that stood out) but at $23 there are a lot of other places in LA I can get a delicious burger and fries for less. Salad was not a good Caesar salad. Chicken was a small amount and cold/dry. We sat outside in the patio. It was cute. Seems dog friendly which I like. I left here feeling not happy, dissatisfied, and disappointed. I totally feel like I wasted my money :-( I'm really upset!

    Wings were so gross. Basic sauce and not crunchy wings . Ew.
    Raven Q.

    Ambience is nice . I see it in many lists for LA beautiful cafes, but it is nice not blowing your mind gorgeous . There are nicer cafes for sure in LA. The food is where I would definitely NOT comeback. Very very basic. Almost like cafeteria food. It's sounds great when you read the description, but the food is extremely basic with trendy ingredients, but no flavor or culinary appreciation . Service was nice, but I do think there are many other food places in the area doing a better job with the food. Wings were not crispy and sauce was grocery store sauce poured all over. Sloppy and not delicious. Only ate 3 at left the place.

    Crab Cake Benedicts (very good)
    Mackenzie M.

    We came here for a cute easy breakfast. I loved the setting. Very cute, relaxed. You order inside and they bring your food to your table. Definitely will be coming back. My crab cake Benedict's were awesome. The only thing was that the side of bacon was too cooked, I like my bacon softer. Will be coming back! Parking was limited but we were able to find street pairings

    Kale Ceasar Salad
    Debbie F.

    How did all my local friends know about this place, but not me. Driving past, there is a sign, but otherwise it's set back, behind a gate, with parking in front. The lot is small and almost always full. The restaurant is walk up to order with food and drinks delivered to your table. After a couple visits, I can definitely say...I haven't had a dish I didn't like. The best surprise was the protien cookies. Both indoor and patio seating are available. There is often live music on the patio. Indoors, I find the lighting a bit dim. It is usually the quieter area to sit, better for holding a conversation. As mentioned above, there is a small parking lot. Metered street parking is also available, and some free street parking on the side street. With a pretty extensive menu, I can't wait to try more dishes.

    The Mean Green sandwich and potato salad
    Sarah R.

    Garden Cafe surpassed my expectations! Was craving something on the lighter side, this place was on my way home and sounded like it fit the bill. I gotta start with the food. I had the Mean Green sandwich with potato salad as the side. It honestly didn't look like anything special but it was an absolutely DELICIOUS meal- so fresh, so light, so flavorful. I think it was the only vegetarian sandwich on the menu, and it was just dreamy. Now the latte- I had the cafe latte (extra shot of espresso, almond milk, caramel flavor). It is small but it was insanely good! Every sip I was like "yaaaas!!!" There is an actual, free parking lot. Plus outdoor and indoor seating- really cozy with greenery and couches. Great spot to work or just enjoy your meal. And the staff member helping me out was so nice!! Only cons: *I ordered online and it wasn't updating when my order was ready. It had just been a long time so I decided to walk in to see and it was ready. *I do feel it was overpriced but that's been the case for so many restaurants lately. I understand everyone is doing what they need to with the economy. At least everything tasted fab! Can't wait to be back!

    Kennedy S.

    My mom and I visited the garden cafe and from the time we walked in, it was sweet to see as staff knew the order of the person in front of us before they even said it, thought that was really great but the food too was really good! I got the short rid grilled cheese and it was delicious. I also got the matcha latte and that was also really good, I'm normally cautious about where I get matcha from but their's was really good. I also love that they have performances and good music playing. Really nice place to stop and eat.

    The wall menu
    James H. L.

    Just a great find buried in the side of Woodman just a couple of blocks south of the 134. Excellent coffee, matcha and tea offerings, plus a beer and wine bar, plus sandwiches, soups, salads and burgers with V/V+ offerings. Order from the register and it's brought to your table. Really chill vibe with simple relaxing ambient music and occasionally live music on the patio. Free WiFi available. And... at the moment, the absolute least expensive cases of Lipton tea with fruit juice, and Heineken 0.0 anywhere - don't ask why, just fork up $10 and be extremely happy! Super clean restrooms. Private off street parking for about 12 cars.

    Iced Coffee
    Ashley R.

    I'm so happy I found this gem! I brought a coworker to have lunch and we were so impressed. The cafe staff shared great recommendations and friendly. They have a beautiful garden patio that can make you feel you're on vacation. The menu has great options for all diets. They have a lovely coffee selection. The amount of food is a great value for the price. We split the short rib fries and a margarita pizza. We tried the pumpkin spice iced coffee. I can't wait to try this place again. I had an excellent first time.

    Forest mushroom pizza?
    Harmony L.

    Been here multiple times and loved it every time! Such a huge patio seating and indoor seating, which is nice to have both options in this area. We've gotten the chicken kebabs, fig and prosciutto pizza, forest mushroom pizza, broiled atlantic salmon, white truffle arugula fries, short rib fries, chicken kebab wrap, and the roasted beet salad (not all at the same time ;)) Their white truffle arugula fries are to die for!! Can't get enough of it. Atlantic salmon is not dry at all. Beet salad is refreshing and delicious. All of these portions are also pretty sizable, which we appreciate. The line to order can take a bit of time (esp when people don't know what they want), but then you get your number and sit wherever you'd like. I will warn that parking is VERY difficult esp on Friday and Saturday nights. I've spent at least 15 min every time circling for parking since the neighborhoods is permit only from 6pm or so. They have a very small parking lot, so you have to get lucky. This will always be one of my go to places!

    Chicken Jidori Chicken and Brie Sandwich
    Angela G.

    My husband and I had a lovely lunch here. We found it thanks to Yelp, and it was perfect for our kid free afternoon. When you get inside you feel like you're somewhere completely different with all of the greenery surrounding you. They have plenty of seating options for different size groups. There is indoor and outdoor seating as well. The food was solid. I got the chicken fajitas with truffle fries and I started with hibiscus tea. The fajitas were very flavorful. It had tomato sauce on it which was delicious for the first bites but then the acidity got overwhelming. The sour cream and guacamole were not able to cut the acidity. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't for me. The truffle fries were crisp and delicious though. The hibiscus tea tasted like it was made from a mix of something like that. They let me switch to an Arnold Palmer which was good. My husband got the Brie and fig chicken sandwich with potato salad and rose lemonade. He liked the sandwich enough but said he wouldn't get it again. He couldn't eat the potato salad because it was very heavy on the mayo. He liked the rose tea. When you arrive you go up to the counter to order, then they bring the food out to you. After placing our order we're given the option to tip. I tipped 20% as I usually do at a sit down restaurant. But after our experience I wouldn't do that again, I'd probably tip in the same way I would at any other fast casual restaurant. The staff were friendly enough. But they did nothing beyond bringing the food or picking up our plates. We didn't even get our water refilled. Overall if it wasn't for the beautiful vibes of the place I don't know that I'd pay $75 (with tip) for the meal that we received. But we will go back again because overall we had a lovely time. Oh and there is a small parking lot with 10 spots, other than that you'd have to find metered street parking.

    Crab Benedict
    Jim E.

    Mediocre... Second visit, 1st was aborted due to lack of parking in area. Came back to give them an actual try and we were disappointed. If you are coming only for the ambiance then the garden/patio is very nice. Service and food left us wishing we picked someplace else. Wife had crab Benedict and could barely taste the crab, eggs were overcooked, I had a breakfast burrito and everything was overcooked. Order at the counter and they bring you your food, but you have to get up and get your own water. When they brought the the food they put it on the table, no "can I get you anything else?", just drop the food and leave. $40 for 2. Overpriced, overcooked and disappointing. Limited parking, if you can find it you may have to walk a few blocks.

    Egg cheese and potato burrito
    Kate L.

    Tried out Garden Café in Sherman Oaks and it definitely earns a spot on my list of cute local cafes. I ordered the potato, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito--it was good, nothing mind-blowing, but solid and satisfying. It was a bit pricey for the size, and in general, the menu leans toward the medium-to-high price range-that seems to be the norm for breakfast in LA these days. What did stand out? The side potatoes. Crispy, flavorful, and addicting. I'd come back just for those. The atmosphere is where Garden Café really shines. The outdoor patio is absolutely lovely--lush greenery, cozy European-style tables, and a calm, tucked-away feel. It's a little oasis that makes you want to linger. There's indoor seating too, but if the weather's nice, definitely go for the patio. The ordering setup is quick and casual--you order at the counter and grab your own seat. Service was fast, and everything came out fresh. Parking is the one tricky part. The lot is small (maybe 10 tight spots), and street parking in the area can be hit or miss, so leave a few extra minutes to circle if needed. Overall, a great little breakfast or brunch stop, especially if you're already in the area. I get my car washed at the salon next door, so I'll definitely be back next time I'm waiting.

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    Do they have table service?

    You order at the counter and they bring out your food/drink.

    Are you LGBTQ+ friendly?

    Yes absolutely

    Do you order first and then sit or are there servers?

    You order first and then you seat yourself. They will bring your food but will not wait on you. You'll need to flag them down

    Do you have Senior discount?

    No they do not

    How is the parking situation at this restaurant?

    Small parking lot in front of the restaurant

    Do you serve alcohol? Your website isn't working.

    Yes they do. I know they at least have a nice selection of wine and beer.

    Any gluten free toast or breakfast items?

    I don't know.

    Are reservations required?

    no reservations needed.

    Any vegan options?

    None that I can remember!

    Is it possible to find items on the menu that are either salt-free or low salt? Or can be ordered with no or limited salt?

    You can order no salt or salt free and they will accomodate you

    Do you have a kids menu?

    no, there is no kids menu

    I live in columbus Ohio and want to treat a family to gift certificate who live in Sherman Oaks on La Maida. What do I do?

    Do they allow dogs in outside seating area?

    Yes! We allow dogs on the patio! We also provide bowls of water for the doggie kiddos so if it is not provided to you, please don’t hesitate to ask!

    Do they have gluten free items and bread?

    Hi Nicole! We do have many gluten free items on our menu such as salads, fresh crab cakes, and more. However, at this time we don't have any gluten free bread, pizza, or pasta options but hope to have them on the menu in the near future. Thanks so… Read more

    Do you host large parties of 50 guest? Do you offer buffet or pre fixed?

    Hi there Lauren! Yes, we do host large parties and offer a pre fixed menu option that is decided on beforehand although we don't have a buffet option. For more information please email us at lagardencafe@gmail.com and we'd be happy to send you our… Read more

    Do they take reservations for large groups?

    I an not sure, but you could call and see, they do have the space inside .

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