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    Gram Cafe & Pancakes

    4.2 (173 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    William M.

    Located in the Culver Plaza closer to the new Starbucks. It's a small place with a lot of sweet and savory options. We ordered a few items to share. The Loco Moco Wagyu and the Wagyu Beef burger pancakes were my favorite. The beef was well seasoned and was tender. The gravy for the loco moco was great with scoop up with the pancakes. The sweet pancakes were more dense than other places. They could be more on the fluffy side. The Staff was very nice and came by often to check up on us. There are a few other items that caught my eye and I'll be back to try.

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    Angela C.

    Finally got to try this place I've been seeing on social media about and I'm glad I did! I came on a Wednesday afternoon and didn't have to wait, but maybe an hour before closing, a wave of people showed up and the place got packed. I tried one savory and one sweet option. I tried the wagyu burger pancakes which comes with a side of salad and potatoes. Wasn't sure about the combination but it worked out really well. The flavor was great and the burger was nicely made, juicy and not dry. For the sweet option, I asked the worker for their recommendation and they suggested the mango Pomelo. I'm glad I went with this, it was really good! The souffle pancake was nice and soft, and the mangoes were just the right ripeness. There were some Pomelo bits and a scoop of sago on top, which does add to the overall dish but wish they had added more. I also tried their chicken karaage appetizer and this one was just ok. The chicken was over fried so tasted dry and didn't have the nice chewy tender texture as most Japanese restaurants have it. Service was great, server was friendly and food came out promptly. The AC was BLASTING though so just beware. Overall would recommend this place but giving it a 4 star because it is very pricy for what you get.

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    Abbe W.

    It's been a while since our last visit with Gram Cafe. Remembering the wait was horrible for our first visit so we came just right after they first opened on Sunday morning. There was no wait and we were seated right away. This time my daughter ordered the Premium Hazelnut Chocolate Souffle Pancakes and I ordered their Omu Katsu Hayashi. The menu is deceiving as the picture didn't quite point to the right item. Thank goodness the wait staff asked me if I was ordered based on the picture or the item. I told her based on the picture. She corrected me that the menu was mislabeled. Both dishes were excellent. The souffle pancakes were light and fluffy while the Omu Katsu Hayashi was savory. My daughter and I enjoyed both dishes very well.

    Matcha creme brulee souffle pancake
    Hannah N.

    I was so excited for the Irvine location to open! I wanted to try their sakura specials from what I saw on social media, but unfortunately I was too late; they switched it out for their summer special by the time I went. Right away when you walk in, you're taking in all the pastel cuteness of the interior. Definitely a cute place to meet up, but the line does grow at peak time. Luckily, my group came just after 11am and got the last table before the waitlist started. I got the Omu Katsu Hayashi rice which was delicious and very filling. I also got a side of sausages which were the tastiest of my whole order. I had to stop halfway to make room for the matcha creme brulee hot souffle pancake since I was more excited to eat that. It was decent; the top layer was a tad overbaked in my opinion and could have been a bit more fluffier and jiggly. Overall it tasted yummy and not overly sweet. Lastly, their strawberry hojicha latte was pretty good too.

    Sakura lychee pancakes
    Valerie K.

    This is a hidden gem for fluffy Japanese-style pancakes. When we stopped by, there was no wait at all, and I ended up opting for the seasonal Sakura pancakes and the Sakura smoothie. Unfortunately, I think our order got mixed up, as they dropped off an item we didn't order and didn't bring the Sakura pancakes. Once we corrected them, I finally got my food a short time later. Otherwise, the food was great!

    Mango Pomelo Sago Souffle Pancakes
    Ashley C.

    Came here with a friend for the first time and we were very excited about the soufflé pancakes. We decided to share a sweet and savory dish and opted for the Mango Pomelo Sago Soufflé Pancakes and the Savory Japanese Monte Cristo. Mango Pomelo Sago Soufflé Pancakes | $18.00 - This came very fast, pretty much right after we ordered it. We were a bit surprised since they told us it can take 30 minutes or so to prepare. I liked the presentation but was immediately put off by the overly ripe mango on top that was dark and mushy. It didn't feel right that they would serve mango that didn't look fresh. The pancakes themselves were fluffy but reminded my friend and I of biscuits with its texture. The highlight was the mango cream on top. There wasn't really a lot of pomelo unfortunately and ironically enough, the mango on the side wasn't ripe so it was way too tart. We did like the cream and mango ice cream garnish sides, they went well with the pancakes. Savory Japanese Monte Cristo | $18.50 - We both liked this dish a lot. The bread they used was super tasty and had a great texture. This came with a side salad and some potatoes. The sandwich was just the right savory level and wasn't too heavy. It's not like a traditional Monte Cristo, but in the best of ways. I would come back for this in the future. The interior was cute and the staff members were friendly. It wasn't too busy since we went during a weekday afternoon, but there was still a wait. We did get seated pretty quickly though. Important thing to note about this location is that they don't serve any matcha drink options. We were told by a staff member and were a bit bummed, hope they do offer matcha drinks in the future.

    Honeycomb Latte
    Linnette R.

    I decided to try this place out. I got the original soufflé pancake and a honeycomb latte. I went on a weekday so I was immediately seated. I was able to get my order quickly in a timely manner. Would definitely come back to try different flavors. there is seating inside and outside.

    Japanese Chicken Karaage Salad
    Rachel M.

    Been wanting to try this place since we saw the sign go up since we live nearby! Came on a Saturday around lunch time and put our names on the yelp waitlist - took 35 minutes for our table to be ready but thankfully got to sit inside :) The ambiance is cute and cozy (little small which may affect wait time but there's more seating outside). My husband and I shared the chicken karaage salad and it blew our expectations out of the water since we came for dessert but their food options all look solid (will try other ones next time)! The sakura ube latte also hit the spot and looked so pretty~ The star of our meal was definitely the lychee sakura souffle pancakes - they passed the jiggle test and came with lychee jelly, lychee sorbet, and cream on the side which were so complementary to the soft, eggy, slightly sweet pancakes. A little pricey but I think it's worth it for what you get.

    Seasonal Item: Sakura Lychee Souffle Pancake
    Tracey H.

    Execution of the pancake itself was amazing. However the flavor combo for the sakura lychee was a miss. Lychee was overpowering the sakura. I'd skip this specific seasonal pancake. Service was amazing. They were very accommodating, especially when we requested seat change for the stroller. It can get busy on the weekends, but they also use the outdoor patio seating. It's not too long of a wait.

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    Jonathon Q.

    To start, this is a place that is well worth driving out of the way to visit. The fluffy pancakes are made as you order them, it could take 30 minutes or so, but it is so worth it. We ordered shrimp croquettes and a side of soft scrambled eggs which were so good. I would drive here just for those items too. We visited on a Tuesday morning and were thankful it wasn't too busy. Another 5 star performance came from the staff! They are excellent too, so kind and helpful. YOU BETTER GO! IT'S AMAZING

    Iver N.

    WAIT! The soufflés are cooked to order and can take up to 30 minutes...have a little snack so you're not hangry or walk over to Junbi for some matcha while you wait. Truth be told, we avoided the line and went at 830 on a weekday and there wasn't much of a wait. Food presentation is gorgeous and delicious. The strawberry mascarpone is light and not too sweet. The savory benedict was flavorful with a perfectly poached egg. For the benedict, you can choose two different proteins. We did the salmon and bacon. The salad dressing is light and the potatoes were well seasoned. Food came out quick and the coffee was brewed to order. The dirty ube was good but nothing special. I would highly recommend checking in to shorten your wait time.

    Garden Sunshine

    I am a bit disappointed in this place, social media overhyped it a bit. First of all, outdoor seating is only available if you have extenuating circumstances such as your dog is with you. Second, they were understaffed so don't expect excellent service. The soufflé was delicious but it is more chunky than I expected. I thought it would be more airy. The portion is also small. The salad with the berry vinaigrette was good, but no protein in it. The smoked salmon pancake was alright. I don't think their pancake is that good, so it was a creative dish but it had the potential to be better.

    Madeline S.

    Tried Gram Cafe for the first time this week. The first thing I noticed was a line of people out the door and an iPad that showed the option to sign in and be added to the waitlist. I went on a Friday around 12pm and the wait for a table was 40minutes! The inside of the cafe is very small, but super cute. They also have a large outdoor patio. My friend and I only had about an hour, so we decided to get our food to go. We were told it would be about 40 minutes to get our food that way as well. Pretty crazy, especially because it seemed like they did have empty tables. Our food actually only took around 25-30minutes thankfully and everything was so yummy. The prices may be a bit high, but the food was still good. I was excited to finally try the soufflé pancakes...we got strawberry, but there's other flavors too. I loved how fluffy and light they were. They did not make me feel overly full like traditional pancakes do. I also got 2 sides of bacon and they were so crispy and cooked to perfection. Overall I liked the food, but in the future I will give myself a lot more time to enjoy it!

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