GCF just started doing morning coffee and oh my god... been coming here for wine forever but now they open early and you can bet I am HERE. the coffee is so good?? like actually done beautifully correct. and please do not skip the pastries. the staff is the nicest it's unparalleled. interior is gorgeous. I've been going there to work in the mornings and it's honestly one of my favorite places to just exist in downtown LA right now. my actual sanctuary go go go go go go go read more

While staying at Level Los Angeles, we noticed a random wine bar that always had a few people enjoying themselves throughout all times of the day. We couldn't figure out what GCF was until we looked them up, and it's an enigmatic wine bar that additionally offers a cafe, brunch, lunch, dinner, and to-go liquor (bottle shop) experience. There's happy hour on weekdays 3-6pm and their website is up to date with their hours and stock. While they are open until 11pm, food service ends at 9:30pm. We tried! We purchased to-go enjoyment for the hotel some of their ciders and sours, where we found one of our top tastes. This included the Rainbow Sherbet and Double Rainbow Sherbet by Prairie Artisan Ales, and Shacksbury Classic Dry Cider. The best was the rainbow sherbet, as it had an addictive sweetness that was more balanced and smooth than the double rainbow. Their food offerings seem good, and I regret not having the stomach space or time management to try! However, it's an ultra convenient place to peruse a good selection of alcohol. read more

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We came here based on the strong reviews & a recommendation from someone at another bar. The outdoor setting was lovely, with live music and a welcoming atmosphere, so we were expecting a great experience. Unfortunately, the wine itself was extremely disappointing. We ordered a four-wine flight from the menu. Our server said he wasn't sure he had enough bottles open but would see what he could put together. We trusted that, as a wine bar, they would serve wines that were in good condition. Of the four wines we received, three tasted strongly of vinegar and were essentially undrinkable. We understand that natural wines can have unconventional or funky flavors, but these appeared spoiled and should not have been served. Our server never returned to ask how the wines were or why we had barely touched them. Instead, we were simply directed to pay through the QR code. The setting has real appeal, but serving clearly spoiled wine and then failing to check on customers made this a frustrating experience, especially given the high ratings & personal recommendation. read more

Really charming café, restaurant, wine shop, and market all in one. Brunch was delicious, though service was quite slow. During brunch, the service model feels a little awkward because it's not really full table service. You can order either at the counter or at your table, and while reservations are available, the setup can be a bit confusing. One thing to note is that the online menu doesn't fully match the in-store menu, but the chef was happy to accommodate my gluten-free request with a simple plate of eggs, thick-cut bacon, and potatoes. I also ordered the Lavender Shakerato. My server seemed to be new. They accidentally served the drink on the rocks instead of up, but they were incredibly friendly and apologetic. The food more than made up for the service hiccups. The scramble was delicious, the thick-cut bacon smelled incredible, and the potatoes were perfectly cooked. I'd definitely come back, just with a little extra time to spare. read more

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The girls and I were in DTLA for a comedy show at The Upstairs and needed a place to get some yummy food before loading up on drinks at the club. Yelp came through again with the recommendations for this adorable little Italian restaurant about a mile away from the comedy club. We were charmed by the cozy industrial chic decor and chose to sit outside on the festive patio, which is shielded from the traffic on the street by plant boxes full of plants, large umbrellas, and market lights. Love that the table settings are mismatched in the most charming way. Our plates were so beautiful, and we had fun showing ours off to one another. The servers are wonderful and friendly. Our main server took care to ask us what time our comedy show was because she wanted to make sure to get our food out to us so that we wouldn't be late. I thought that was very considerate of her. We ordered the burrata, meatballs, and meat-lovers pizza to share. The burrata and pesto sauce tasted so fresh, and there was enough burrata to spread on top of our meatballs and pizza. The meatballs were very flavorful, and the meat-lovers pizza was quite tasty as well. It was actually the perfect girl dinner for three, and we were pretty stuffed afterwards. One of the regulars who come to this restaurant made sure to tell us how much she loved it here and told us to come back for brunch or lunch. Honestly, you know a place is good when the regulars take time out of their lives to speak to strangers about how much they love it. I was sad that it was too late to order the pistachio latte (I can't have caffeine after 4 PM) but I hope to be in the area early enough to try it for brunch soon! read more

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Great vibes all around with a large selection of different wines. I would definitely come back for drinks with friends, but unfortunately not for a meal. It's located on the first floor of the LEVEL hotel/apartments so the place is really small. In regards to parking, I would recommend street parking or parking across the street where there are two $10 parking lots with lots of parking that is relatively safe. My girlfriend and I walked here, as we were in DTLA already. We have walked by this place many times and it always looks really fun. The best part about dining here is definitely the vibes. The server (there was only one working on Saturday night...) was super nice and friendly but albeit super busy. There was a group in the patio singing karaoke and another large group here for a birthday party. There were a few smaller tables of 2-4 inside for a more relaxed/chill vibes yet still very lively. The food here was not bad but tbh quite mid. We ordered four items in addition to two glasses of wine ($12 + $16). For a starter, we ordered a charcuterie board ($17), caesar salad ($18) and for our mains, we ordered pepperoni pizza ($27), and the cacio e pepe pasta ($20). Now, what really irked me was the order in which the food came out. We definitely expected the charcuterie board and salad first but everything came out in such a WEIRD order. Definitely not fitting for a meal. You order off a QR code and after about 10-15 minutes, the PASTA came out first. And then about 5 minutes later, the caesar salad came out. We waited about 40 more minutes for the pepperoni pizza and then 10 minutes later, the charcuterie board came out AT THE END. ??? I don't know why they think this is normal ?? It's just totally weird and is a big reason why I'm only giving this place a 3/5 despite the great vibes. The food is fine and still tasted good but I just didn't like having to wait until the end of the meal for bread... Btw - I highly recommend the caesar salad! Check out the pictures because it looks as delicious as it tastes. The cacio e pepe was solid. The pizza was more like a flatbread and despite it being the full size rather than the personal size, it was still pretty small and is probably the size of a kids meal at CPK lol. I wouldn't recommend the charcuterie board because it seems really small for bread and two options and it cost $17 and came at the end :( I know it was a busy night but that unfortunately made the service less than ideal. The singular server was really nice and always had a smile on her face. But she didn't really pay us much attention. We also asked for water refills 3 times but it never came... sad because I really needed water at the end! The charcuterie bread was so dry... :/ Overall, 3/5 stars for me. High expectations that fell short. Will try again for drinks... read more

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This place was amazing!!! The Caesar salad was the best Caesar salad I've had in a long time. Evelyn was our server and she was absolutely amazing! So sad that today was her last day. We sat outside and the vibe was 10/10. They had vibey music playing and it curated the final touches on the atmosphere so well. We will definitely be back! read more

Came here on a Friday Night right before a rooftop movie night. Parking is street structure or the public lots The vibes are great here, staff is very friendly Inside is aesthetically pleasing There's a small outdoor area to sit in as well! It has a lot of plants and is a cute area. They had a tv inside so in was able to also watch the World Cup game that was on You can order with the waiter or the QR code at the table and pay that way as well! We ordered a cappuccino and a black truffle chicken pasta (I think) It was so good! I would definitely come back when I'm in the area read more

Great brunch spot! The food was fresh, cooked to order, and the quality really showed. The staff was very friendly and even went out of their way to get an item they had run out of just for me. The outdoor seating had a perfect LA vibe with music and a clean atmosphere. Definitely coming back! read more

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Beautiful, serene and good vibrations spot. Decided to pop on to get hot tea and was met with good energy from the start. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, both kinetic. I ordered both hot and cold teas and WOW!. The strawberry matcha was made to order. Using freshly made matcha, milk and strawberry puree, I also ordered Camille brewed from dried Camille, black tea, and chai tea. The teas were delicious, they also had a variety of milk alternatives including pistachio milk!. The food being prepared smelled sooooo good, as the watched the chef work his magic with fresh ingredients. The staff was super chill and had good energy. They have a great wine selection and menu. I could easily see this being a favorite local spot. It's definitely a hidden gem and a must for anyone looking for great wine, food, and relaxing vibe spot. This is it, a must to try. read more

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Nice casual spot with indoor and outdoor seating--perfect for a light bite and a glass of wine. Food is decent, just wish there were more options on the menu. read more

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Came here during a lunch break and it was a nice spot in DTLA. You scan a QR code which places the order, but the server also checks in on you. There is a nice little outside area. The glass of wine wasn't bad, but a bit pricey. read more

We sat outside as it seemed like the air conditioning wasn't working. The place felt more like a pop up. The highlight of the meal was their Strawberries & Cream which tasted like a more adult like strawberry egg cream. I actually made myself these when my parents owned a Carvel. I love egg creams so to get strawberry was a welcome surprise! The meatball was way too salty for me. I ended up giving my portion to Tony. The sauce was phenomenal. Tony got the Pomodoro which was my 2nd choice and that sauce just made the dish. It made him think of his Mom's recipe. I should have gotten this dish. My pasta was ok. My biggest complaint here is that they charge for every side. You figure they would give you some bread w/ your pasta. Nope. Additional charge. Want more cheese? That'll be another charge etc. Between the vibe and the additional charges, I wouldn't come back here w/ the exception of that Strawberries and Cream. I'd easily go back just to get that. The servers were great! read more

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Ian knows what he is doing in this joint. 10/10 oat milk mocha Burrata and fresh bread, warm olives, Caesar salad, cacio e pepe, truffle pizza ALL 10/10 Super vibey patio with curated music to a T HONORABLE MENTION: the pepperoni pizza The crust is like no other; crunchy, delicate, and soo tasty. Fresh sauce and good cheeses make all the difference! read more

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Good Clean Fun is a great place to grab a glass of wine and a bite to eat when in downtown LA. The service was fast and our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the Pasta Al Pomodoro along with a glass of wine. The name of the wine escapes me more, but it was good. Like most of the time when I'm in dtla, I've parked in pay lots, so parking is not an issue. read more

Food To start with, I think this place is mostly a wine bar and had a relatively small kitchen. We were a group of 6 and all our food took so long probably more than 30 mins til our food came out, but my friends and I didn't mind since we liked the overall vibe of the place and were busy catching up with each other. When the food did arrive, the quality of the food was pretty good. We got pepperoni pizza and caesar salad to share, and they were pretty good in terms of taste and I could tell that it was fresh. The ragu bolognese was made with fresh pasta and had relatively good flavor but was a bit on the saltier side for me. I also ordered meatballs but unfortunately they were out of meatballs. Food was okay overall Service/Ambiance The staff that showed to our tables were nice and I liked how they would check up on us from time to time. The vibe of the place was outdoor dining mainly and I liked the overall vibe of the place read more

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Service was very friendly! Cacio/pepper pasta plus meatballs were good. Mixed drink was meh for the price. The acoustics were very challenging--it was very loud and when one man moved a stool the sound was exceptionally unpleasant. I left feeling overwhelmed and craving the quiet of my car. Food is good, but I would bring earplugs next time. read more

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This place was already my favorite go to for dinner, and now they have COFFEE that is just as delicious! I can't say enough good things about this place everyone there makes you feel like your family, they remember you and always are so welcoming. And a big city like this, this place is a hidden gem. read more

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My husband and I were out on date night. We're not big drinkers, but Ian made us feel comfortable and brought us glasses that matched what we were looking for! My husband got a crisp orange wine and I tried a chilled red, which was refreshing and enjoyable. Good vibes, good music, good people. Ian even treated us to shots since it was parents' night out. We liked the wines that we ended up buying both bottles. We'd definitely recommend this place and would like to come back again with friends the next time we're in LA! read more

Got wine flights, was the worst wine I've ever had. 3 of 4 tasted like vinegar. I genuinely didn't realize wine could taste this bad. Were the vibes great? Was the music excellent? Absolutely! - but what the heck.. I will never view wine the same as those flavors may have been the worst thing my tongue has ever touched. I've worked in breweries and have sold plenty of sours but that wine was rancid! Sorry!! read more

Cute little place! They had heaters on the patio which was nice! You can also order & pay from a QR code! Made splitting the check sooo easy! Waiter was super nice! Food is pricey but delicious!!! Big drink menu! Not too many IPAs but the one the waiter recommended was great!!! read more

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This is one of those spots you want to keep to yourself... luckily we're close, so I'll share. This place is like a superhero... by day, it's Cognoscenti Coffee... but when the sun starts to dip, the place turns into Good Clean Fun, a hip wine bar with brag-worthy charcuterie. Ian helped me unwind with the perfect wine, while the LA sunshine did the rest, thanks to a spacious patio. Seems like this is where the beautiful people hang out... ...glad they saved me a seat! read more

Adorable wine bar near Orpheum and United Theater. The location is small about seating for 20 total outside on a cute patio. The best part is the self order system. Everyone can create their own tab and check out individually! Makes for a great group gathering without the dreaded splitting of checks. Loved their house orange wine and their food was amazing and definitely shareable! Service was friendly and fast! Will definitely come again when we are in the area read more

I've been here a handful of times just for the Cesar salad and this was my favorite place. Today, I got a Cesar salad and the lettuce was visibly dirty and also had two tiny bugs alive and crawling on the leafs. This is really disappointing because the salad is quite literally just lettuce in a box (the dressing & cheese you add yourself) so how do yall not wash lettuce you serve ? ): Additionally, I did not want to write this review but since a robot answers your phone and I couldn't just speak with an employee, here we are. Disappointing read more

Had dinner here one night after work, it's a cute causal spot for a beer and a bite to eat. The service was good, they were attentive, friendly, and laid back. We ordered a pizza, salad, and cacio e pepe. The cacio e pepe, was delicious! I'll be back for the pasta for sure! read more

My new go-to place for my morning coffee. Both the coffee and matcha are great. I also tried the strawberries and cream soda- house made and delicious! read more

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I've only been for Happy Hour. I was pleased that they have an extensive wine menu, including orange wine (not made from oranges). Ian is awesome, super attentive and friendly! read more

Meh. Came in for the Valentine's Day pre-fixed menu with my husband last night. Res was for 9:30pm and we didn't end up leaving until around 11pm. Wait staff were nice but lacked any sense of urgency and communication. We were seated and had our drink orders taken, but the drinks (glass of wine and a cocktail) didn't come out until we finished eating our first course... which honestly is insane The courses came out of order, and with long waits in between. The pasta came out first, and then the appetizer, followed by the amouse bouche, then the entree. The food was yummy- For the most part. The mushroom bolognese, the burrata plate and ricotta with crostini's all hit the mark for me - but the entree which was an ossobuco alla milanese was overcooked, dry and suuuuper tough to eat. The dessert ended up being a slice of cake which respectfully... Was pretty obvious it was not the dessert advertised on the menu (was supposed to be dark chocolate budino with espresso foam and blood orange) instead, it was a slice of chocolate cake with caramel and vanilla frosting. Not mad at it, but it didn't give "made in house" and instead kinda just gave... "We picked this up from Ralph's in a hurry"... There was no communication from the waiter that there was a change in this aspect of the menu - Which I personally feel should be granted given the expectations + price for everything. So that was....odd. Also... we opted to sit outside because the fold out tables and chairs setup inside looked a mess. Not elevated at all. Not a great first impression of this place and safe to say won't be back. It was cute though for some parts. Appreciate y'all but damn, some improvements need to be made! read more

Best service and the food was AMAZING from start to finish. The sangria was excellent, and every dish we ordered was perfect. The pasta was full of flavor, the pizza was delicious, and the charcuterie board was such a great starter. Everything came out fresh and beautifully prepared. It ended up being the perfect dinner before heading to the concert. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to! read more

Yep!!!! This place is legit. Super friendly staff with chill vibes. Excellent menu of options and everything is made to order. The pastas were fresh and well-prepared. Try their wines. ;) I'd go back in a heartbeat! read more

Was in downtown for my teen's recital and afterward, we decided to seek out food for dinner. Settled on this restaurant due to the high yelp rating and near proximity to our recital. Parked on the street and walked a block to the restaurant and we were immediately seated on the patio. A man came up and said that we could order via UPC code on a wine bottle or order with him. He explained in length that the ordering by the UPC code was the best way as it got our order in and it allowed for him to spend more time talking with patrons. He even went on to tell us a lengthy story of a lady who didn't want to use it and how he proved to her it was the best in the end. Okay, we got the point, he clearly wanted us to use it. After viewing the menu, we settled on two pizzas and a bowl of pasta for our party of 3. Despite being a wine establishment we didn't order any drinks. We waited quite a long time for food. The first dish to come out was a pizza. They sat it down and it was piping hot. After 5 minutes though it was cooled and there still was no sign of the other food. We kept looking as dish after dish came out to other tables but no one came our way. I really hate it when restaurants do not deliver the entire parties food at the same time. It's really incredibly rude. At least if you are going to do that I expect the other diners food to come out immediately and not like what followed. With my pizza now getting cold my party encouraged me to eat it. So I started. 15 minutes later the pasta came. My daughter was extremely hungry and so she dug in as I was half done with my pizza. We both finished our meals and still no third pizza. We watched as everyone seated after us got their food. My poor husband, who was hungry as well waited and waited. 20 minutes later the man who had talked about the UPC code being the greatest invention ever, comes over to us to check on us. And we ask him where my husband's food was. He goes away comes back and says it's in progress. With no other explanation or apology. Obviously, the kitchen never made my husband's pizza. Another 15-20 minutes go by and finally the pizza comes out and my husband has to eat it by himself. I was fuming mad. Here this man touted the restaurants use of a UPC code as the way to get even more service and it resulted in us all eating separately. When push came to shove, the "waiter" didn't even know what we ordered and had to go find out what was missing and then to add insult to injury, didn't even apologize, send a manger over or this explain why the three of us ate separate dinners. There were 4 staff members working the patio who walked by our table and none of them stopped once to check in with us. None of them appoligized for the wait. This was the most horrendous service I've encountered in a very long time. The man and I call him a man because the word waiter didn't seem to fit. Came over swooped in said the pizza has been taken off the bill and left. My husband left a tip because he didn't feel it was the man's fault but I beg to differ. This restaurant obviously found a way to cut back on waiters using a "host" to go to table to table to sell the great idea of ordering from a UPC code when in fact they are cutting service. The man who "sold" more time to talk customers basically ignored us until we told him there was a problem and then he had to find out what we ordered because he didn't take the order himself. Then on top of being ignored they didn't even say sorry we ruined your dinner and made each one of you eat by yourself. I didn't want to tip because that isn't service at all. We had put money in the meter for an hour and 45 minutes thinking it would be way too much time. But it took 1 hour and 42 minutes to get 3 meals and no drinks. This was the worst dining experience I've had in a very long time and I'm very disappointed that Yelp lead me astray. Why restaurants don't serve food all at once is incredibly infuriating. But not apologizing is even worse. There was a man in blue sweater and jeans who saw we were upset and continued to stand there on the patio. Of the 3 people running around he wasn't. Definitely will not be returning as it's clear this restaurant would rather depend on technology to service people rather than humans. And apparently, they don't train the humans to apologize for tech mistakes in the kitchen. read more

the caesar salad is so spicy and it was FIRE. we loved everything though. the service, the spritzer, the pizza, the salad, the meatballs, and pasta, everything was deeeeelish! we'll def be back soon for more good! clean! fun! xx read more

What a great little Gem with a nice happy hour! Ian is really knowledgeable about wine and a very engaging server! Amazing music at a level you could actually hear the person you're with! Our charcuterie had some awesome cheeses and our pizza was fantastic! read more

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We loved this place! The staff was so friendly and talkative we felt right at home. Loved the ambiance too, very organic modern with a chill vibe. The food was delicious, the pasta tasted fresh and the chicken was so juicy - we'll be back to try the pizza! read more

I went to a hosted event at Good Clean Fun a couple weeks ago, and while I didn't eat or really explore the drink menu, I had a great time. The venue was vibrant and intimate, with a cute indoor space and a nice little patio. A pleasant, human-scale wine bar/restaurant/bottle shop in the heart of downtown. There was an open bar set up, and service was both fast and personable. Eventually, several bottles found their way to a table outside, where people were able to serve themselves. I have no real idea what wines I tried over the course of the evening, but I very much enjoyed them all. Good Clean Fun has a full food menu, and I'd love to go back for a relaxed wine-centric dinner. For now, I'm grateful for the (good, clean, fun) party. read more

Place was really yummy!! We ordered the black truffle pasta, spicy pepperoni pizza, bread and olive oil, and the caesar salad. I would say the pasta and the salad were the stand outs. I thought the pizza was just okay, would've loved more pepperoni and was a tad too bready and burnt for my liking. Parking sucks dookie. We found street metered parking in front but was 5$ for one hour, what the heck. Insane. Cheaper than the lots around us I suppose. The vibes were good and the service was great. Very Los Angeles. read more

Ambiance was nice and inviting Most of the food was not available to order. The cortado was not a cortado at all. It there was less than 2 oz of espresso and some reason just foam on top (supposed to be steamed milk incorporated in). For the variety of drinks ordered, the guests at the table did not really have much praise. The price point and quality of the pizza did not match. Service...very slow for a not too busy night. I'm unsure why they did not allow for groups greater than 4 to reserve inside. There was literally one table that could seat 8-10 guests. That table had two parties of two in their during the duration our group was present. There were three (?) other tables INSIDE that could seat two people. So...why did we sit outside in the cold? This was not a good experience for someone's bday. read more

I came here after an event in the city and I am so glad I stopped by. The ambiance is very up beat and fun. Definitely sit on the outside. First off Ari is so kind. She explained the menu and took the time to help me make a good selection for a pre-meal. I am the designated driver so I wanted a non-alcoholic bubbly rose. By the way it tasted so good. I also ate some peppers. The meal was light and refreshing. All in all a great place to try. read more

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I don't even know where to begin, the service AMAZING! Ian is so knowledgeable and pours his soul into his business. Most places have one or two good plates but everything I've had there is amazing! The location is a great for people watching but people end up looking in bc of the good music playing. One of my favorite places in down town LA. It's a real place, with real food and god wine, no fluff. read more

Do not sleep on GCF! The food is the best we had in DTLA. The curated wine list was incredible. The service was great and the owner, Ian, made sure to connect with everyone that came in. It was so good we came two nights in a row. We will make a point to come back when we are in DTLA. Thank you Ian and team! read more