Another visit for a last minute lunch with friends since we were in the area. Of course it's a hit or miss with the parking situation. It's a small lot so parking can be limited. It was full and the whole parking situation with the metered is a cluster fuck. Not part of the restaurant....lol... Found street parking along Moorpark which was only a little walk to the restaurant. There was a band setting up when we arrived which could also be the reason for a full parking lot. I overheard someone saying that certain days they have live music which is perfect as it's starting to heat up. Nice dining experience with live music. We ended up sitting inside for the ac which I would have love to be outside but it was fine. Breakfast had ended but the lunch menu was quite good. I've alway ordered at the counter each visit which I'm not even sure they have waitress service with order. After ordering, a number is give where it's placed on the table. As there was a couple of us, a few dishes was had. I alway go for the mimosas deal, 3 for the price of 2. Food, the Cobb salad which I forgot to add protein to it but it was still decent. That came with their vinaigrette dressing but a side of ranch was also asked for. The Brie and turkey sandwich with a side of the macaroni salad. Sandwiches were quite tasty with the toasted bread and how everything melted together. The burger which was pretty big in size. Tasty from what I was informed and served with a side of fries. Lastly, the avocado toast with tomatoes. Simple and cheerful. Plus you need an extra side order of streak fries with ranch. Both ketchup and their avocado dip was brought out as well. Food was good, the service was great. Both with the gal at the register and the waitress bringing out the food. It's pet friendly which is also nice to have the little pup with us. Forgot, they also have a nice display case of sweets on hand. And cookies that were massive. Clearly one was had before the meal. Sweets beforehand is always a good idea. Great service, nice drink, live music and a lovely crowd. What a nice way to enjoy lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. read more

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Cute restaurant! I've driven past it plenty of times before but never stopped in, and finally had lunch here recently. They have a small parking lot out front but it's quite small, I found a parking spot a couple blocks away. It's on a busy street though so beware of fast traffic. They have lots of outdoor seating in the patio, it's mostly shaded and seems like a great spot to come and do work. They also have a big indoor space as well. You order inside and they bring your food out to you. I got the Chinese chicken salad. It came out pretty quickly and had a nice presentation. It was good overall but also not the best I've had in town. read more

Garden Cafe - Chinese Chicken Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

After the Elite Experience at Ministry of Coffee, my son and I were very hungry and he suggested we come have lunch here. I'd never been here before but he said he had tried/enjoyed it once a few years ago. They have a few parking spaces in their lot and some metered parking along Woodman. It's a cute and cozy type of café with plenty of plants, strings of lights and nice jazz music playing. We were greeted by Sam and he recommended the Short Rib Grilled Cheese sandwich ($22) so that's what I ordered. For my side, I got the House Garden Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette. My son ordered the Turkey Sandwich with the same salad as his side ($19). Honestly, I felt like the portions were appropriate but overpriced. Two sandwiches plus tax and tip came out to $54 which is kind of ridiculous. I thought mine tasted just okay. It was kind of greasy. I had a bite of my son's sandwich and liked his better than mine. He really liked it too, since he devoured the whole thing. I don't know, it's a decent place but I wasn't really feeling the energy here. It was pretty empty and I wasn't getting any lively, good vibes. No one came to check on us during our meal or to see if we needed anything else. They have one male and one female restroom and both were clean, as was the restaurant itself. I was thinking about ordering my son's sandwich to-go so I could eat it later, but it was just too pricey. As of now, I don't know if I will be back for a second time. read more

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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 read more

Garden Cafe - Parking lot views - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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! read more

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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. read more

Garden Cafe - Wings were so gross. Basic sauce and not crunchy wings . Ew. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Great casual ambience! Food is tasty and light. Portions could be a bit bigger. I did enjoy the service and how kind everyone was. Overall, I had a great experience here! read more

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. read more

Garden Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Garden Cafe - Forest mushroom pizza? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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. read more

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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. read more

Garden Cafe - Crab Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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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. read more

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Amazing is all I have to say!! Friendly staff too Short rib Benedict and rose lemonade was the way to go, cute little garden area to sit and chill. read more

Garden Cafe - Left no crumbs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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I stopped by Garden Café to meet with a friend. I highly recommended this spot being that it was solid about 10 years ago. This place still has its charm with plenty of parking, cozy, indoor seating, and those beautiful outdoor garden vibes that make it feel like a hidden gem. The service was friendly, which was a nice touch, but my experience with the food left me very disappointed. I ordered the avocado toast with scrambled eggs, expecting a fresh flavorful avocado toast. It was incredibly bland. The eggs weren't seasoned and the avocado left any seasoning or zest. It's tough to mess up avocado toast in my opinion so this was a shock, especially given how good this place used to be. Maybe it was just an off day which makes me hesitant to knock it too hard. The setting and service reserve credit, and I'd hate to judge it solely on this visit. I will definitely give it another shot to see if it was a fluke but for now I can't justify 5 stars. I would still recommend checking this place out if you are nearby and stuck on lunch options read more

Not sure what I was expecting but love the off the street hidden gem vibe. I had the short rib grilled Cheese - dunked it in the yummy tomato soup. The sweet potato fries were some of my favorites alive ever had they had a crinkle cut and were wider and flatter which I loved. My friend enjoyed a big plate of pasta and garlic bread with her tomato soup as well. We shared a $5 chocolate chip cookie, with the value and I would say it was a 7/10 for me. There is no table service other than bringing you your items, they ask for tip at payment which is not something I appreciate. read more

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Garden cafe is a cute hidden gem away from the Main Street. Their coffee is absolutely delicious and I recommend coming here for a quick brunch. Service was a little slow and I've had the server forget to bring out a beverage a few times but it's not bad because they correct it right away. Haven't tried the food but everything always smells amazing! It's also pretty fresh considering how the turnaround time is. The place is pretty pricey for what it is. Honestly just come here for the vibes and a good time. read more

This was such a great find. My friend had asked us to lunch and I wanted to find some other restaurant instead of the same old place. Read some reviews on this place and decided to give it a try. WOW!!! We all enjoyed every dish down to coffee and cookies. We had Chinese Chicken Salad, Chicken Kabob, Roasted Beet Salad with Salmon, cappuccinos, and some humongous cookies. Be warned - big generous portions. The service was top notch too. It's truly a great find and very quaint. It's tucked away and one can easily pass by without knowing it's there. There's patio seating as well. The owner told us there's a live band at night. We love to dance and will most definitely try one night. read more

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We really enjoy coming here, especially when we aim to get work done. It is a nice spot with comfortable seating, a clean room, a couple outlets, and ample parking. The place is tucked away and always has great ambience. I like getting the Iced Café Latte with almond milk and the massive M&M cookie they sell in addition to the sandwiches and pasta. For the pasta, I like ordering the Pesto Pasta, which can be made with linguine or penne and topped with Parmesan cheese. It is also served with a side of garlic toast. The avocado toast is good as well and contains 2 pieces of sourdough toast topped with avocado, onion, arugula, tomato, pepper, salt, and tossed with sweet lemon olive oil. This is good as well and continuously hits the spot! read more

Garden Cafe - Smooth! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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My partner and I go to Garden Cafe often. The salads and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are always a crowd pleaser & I always get their steak fries. In fact everything we have had has been exceptional! We mostly order takeout and the service is always great. We have sat down to eat in their lovely courtyard a few times & the ambience is quiet and cozy. read more

Our kids took us to this out of the way restaurant. Hard to find but we'll worth it. Six of us and everything was good. Employees were friendly and knowledgeable. The food came out quickly. I had their burger which was excellent! Would return if in the area. read more

All of the food was excellent! Staff was attentive. Great experience. The pizza, the pasta, the hamburger five stars!!! read more

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Good place to go for breakfast or lunch. Counter order. Parking lot and street parking. We had eggs benedict and Mediterranean grilled cheese. Both were good. The sandwich came with potato salad. The eggs with potatoes or fruit. We also had the rose latte coffee. They have a happy hour. Very nice patio that's dog friendly. Good service. Egg was perfectly cooked. I definitely recommend this local place. read more

Garden Cafe - Eggs Benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Garden cafe seems a bit hidden off the street but it's not! If you know you know! This place is a gem to come get some work done and enjoy some tasty food! Their kale caesar salad and grilled chicken is amazing. Apparently the grilled chicken is what they are known for! The outdoor seating is lovely with big tables and lots of greenery away from the LA traffic. The service is quick and no frills but kindness at every turn when we needed something. Try this place out and thank me later! read more

Garden Cafe - Kicked Up Kale Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken Kabobs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

This place was honestly terrible. I really don't know how there's even 4.3 stars. I came here for brunch, I ordered the garden burrito and my eggs inside were totally burnt. They were dark brown. They also forgot to put potatoes in it. I had to send it back...it was practically inedible. The dishes that my family ordered were so so bland. It was like hospital food, nothing tasted homemade. Service is trash, you need to order your food at the counter, grab your own menus, utensils and waters like it's a Panera bread or something. You pay before you eat so it was kinda weird to ask for a refund. It was expensive for mediocre food and an okay atmosphere. The inside is musty but it was pretty outside. read more

I've had a lot of burgers and I know what I prefer. I give burger a 6 based on the price alone. Flavorwise, I can only say it was OK. I liked the sweet potato fries- they were crisp and nicely seasoned. I like the mimosa deal and the Rose latte, too. I also bought a chocolate protein cookie and I like it. As for the service, I give it a 10. It was slow and they acted like it bc they were attentive and even warmed my latte after our meal. The ambiance is cute, with the plants on the patio. I would love to go back for a brunch dish on a sunny day! read more

Garden Cafe - Prime Angus Burger & Sweet Potato Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Absolutely appalled at what I received via Uber Eats. I ordered the grilled chicken kebobs from here and it was disgusting! The whole meal tasted as if everything was frozen and then heated up in the microwave. Like I can literally taste the frozen chicken. I couldn't even finish this because the taste is off and there's no flavor except freezer. I've eaten at this place before in the actual restaurant and I never had this experience. It's usually really good. I will never order a meal from this place via Uber Eats because it doesn't seem like the food is fresh via delivery. read more

Came here after taking our daughter to the park for lunch. It was just before noon so it wasn't super crowded yet. You order at the counter and find your own seats. Snagged a seat in the outside area. Place is great - kid friendly and the food and coffee was good! read more

I'm going to be completely honest. This place is hit & miss. I love the set-up. When it's nice out I love sitting outside with my girls & a nice bottle of wine. The Chinese chicken salad is my favorite. I've tried a few other things that were good as well. My issue the last time I went was that our order came out wrong (kale salad was ordered with prawns and came out without) we told the waitress and she had major attitude. I left saying I wouldn't go back but it's been about 8 months and my best friend is coming down this week. It's supposed to be 78 degrees out so we are going here for lunch. I'll post another review after. I'm staying positive thar we'll have a great time. read more

Went here for a late breakfast. Ordered the huevos rancheros and avocado toast. On the menu the avocado toast has an asterisk indicating it came with either potatoes or fresh fruit. However the person at the counter said it wasn't included. The portions were filling. The food was generally bland. The avocado was definitely the type you buy in the store as guacamole and not fresh. The tomatoes were canned. Only fresh veggie was the arugula on the toast and the onions. Our fruit order was forgotten and I had to ask for it. Also had a capuchino and an herbal camomile tea. You order at the counter and find an open table. There were a few people but not overly full on a mid Friday morning. There was not background music and it was not loud. read more

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Craving a healthy salad with tender juicy chicken. Then Garden cafe is the place. I have been craving a Caesar salad lately and have remembered this place. This is my second time getting the "Kicked up kale Caesar" (Romaine hearts, kale, shaved Parmesan with homemade garlic and rosemary croutons, tossed in our Caesar dressing.) Chicken is an additional charge but so worth it. Very tender and juicy. Don't be surprised when you eat them all up quick. Portion size is perfect for a hungry appetite as it is pretty large and will keep you full most of the day. Leaving your body feeling good and satisfied. Service was great and quick bringing out the food. So far garden cafe is my favorite place for a delicious Caesar salad. read more

Garden Cafe - Kicked Up Kale Caesar Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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I came on a Sunday after mass and I had the Golden Cowboy Sandwich with a side of macaroni salad. The sandwich comes with egg, pulled pork and chipotle aioli. Macaroni salad isn't typically offered at cafes so I HAD to get it here. I'll have to try the potato salad next time. There is plenty of outdoor, indoor seating and is perfect for big and small groups. They have sandwiches, breakfast, mimosas, pizza and a lot more. You order at the front and your food is brought out to you when it is ready. They have parking however, the parking lot is very small. read more

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I rarely leave negative reviews, but this place was a disappointment from start to finish. The food was boring and incredibly overpriced and nothing stood out, plus! it definitely didn't justify the cost. What really bothered me, though, was the lack of care from the staff. They couldn't have cared less that I was there, it felt like I was doing them a favor by showing up. Overall, just an unwelcoming and forgettable experience. read more

Fresh food and very nice people The outside is so beautiful but very dirty. Needs more attention! read more

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This spot is such a hidden gem! I've driven by this place en route to several other places, & regrettably, I'm just now discovering it. I enjoyed a delicious chicken wrap with an ice-tea, & it was so incredibly satisfying- fresh & healthy to boot! The patio seating is charming. And they do offer valet service, though I just parked on a side-street & walked over. It will definitely be on my radar the next time I'm in the valley. Yummy! read more

So disappointed, over cooked and very dry. It's really hard to mess something as simple as this up but they managed to do it. For $25 to get this...never going back. Much better kabob options in the area! read more

Garden Cafe - Chicken Kebab Entree - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California