If you're looking for a true mom-and-pop spot with heart, Greenleaf Cafe is it. You can feel the love the moment you walk in--warm service, welcoming vibes, and food made with care. Their menudo is hands down one of the freshest and cleanest I've ever had. You can taste the quality in every bite--no shortcuts, just real, honest cooking done right. Places like this are hard to find nowadays. Simple, authentic, and consistently good. I absolutely love it and will keep coming back. read more

It was a Sunday morning and I was on the hunt for a good breakfast. The first couple places I checked in uptown were closed so i continued driving down Greenleaf. From the corner of my eye I saw a small sign reading Greenleaf Cafe. I was hungry so I found an easy parking spot on the Main Street. As I approached I could see there were people inside. I immediately thought ok that's a good sign this place must be ok. A podium stood in front of the door with a list requesting I placed my name on it. Fortunately, I was the only one there, and my name was at the top of the list. As I sat waiting, many people began to arrive. They all appeared to know the routine and took a seat outside the restaurant in the waiting area. So after I was called in and provided with a window seat near the rear of the restaurant and a menu. I requested a coffee which was soon provided along with chips and salsa. The coffee was average as were the chips and salsa. As I reviewed the menu, I saw they provided the usual breakfast favorites. The prices appear to be average. I decided to go with chorizo and egg, which was accompanied by beans and rice. Once the food arrived, I requested a spicier salsa. The spicy salsa was the highlight of the meal. The food was good, not amazing. Reminiscent of something you would make it home. I saw many people indulging in a bowl of Menudo. This appeared to be a favorite meal at this location. I will return one day to try the Menudo. Service was slow and not attentive. Parking was easy, the food and prices were average. I would return here soulie to satisfy a Mexican breakfast craving. Minus two stars for inattentive service. Three stars for easy parking, a great hot salsa and a clean welcoming location. read more

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Unfortunately, our experience at this restaurant on Sunday was very disappointing, particularly when it came to the service. After we were seated, we waited over 10 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. Our waitress walked by our table several times without checking on us. It wasn't until the hostess noticed that we had been sitting there waiting that she sent the waitress over. Once our order was taken and our food was brought out, the waitress never came back to check on us. We were never asked if everything was okay, nor were we offered refills on our beverages. Several employees walked by our table, smiled at us, but never stopped to acknowledge us or see if we needed anything. What was especially disappointing was that it appeared the waitress was attentive to the tables where she knew the customers, while we were essentially ignored. We understand that restaurants can get busy, but basic customer service and acknowledgment should be provided to everyone. Unfortunately, the poor service really took away from our experience. We left feeling overlooked and unwelcome, and based on this experience, we would not return. read more

POV: you go to a spot bc Mexipapa said it was fire and now I'm hitting unsubscribe Okay so I pulled up for menudo. And ifykyk -- I can clock good menudo just by _vibes_. This one looked promising. Visually, we were winning. Then I take a bite and it's... lukewarm. Bestie??? Menudo is not supposed to be room temp. Asked the waitress to reheat it and she was sweet about it. Came back actually hot like it should've been from jump. Flavor did a whole 180 after that, so W. Then the bolillo saga. I asked "y'all got bolillos?" She's like "yes!" I'm like slay. What shows up? French bread that went 12 rounds with a plancha, buttered and toasted. I'm like "ma'am what is this" I asked for a non-grilled one and she hits me with "we don't have those" LMAO the whiplash. Just give me corn tortillas atp. Tortillas came, crisis averted. Wife got chile verde with eggs over easy. Eggs came out medium but we don't gatekeep, it's fine. Chile verde was tomatillo based -- not my fave but edible. Beans actually slapped. Didn't try the rice but it was giving _decent_. Bill was $43. And they still charged me for the bread I sent back??? It's giving audacity. But that's why we have Yelp. Talked to the guy next to us eating chilaquiles. They looked bussin and he said that's all he pulls up for. I told him I sent the menudo back bc it wasn't hot. He's like "I hate lukewarm menudo lol." SAME BESTIE SAME. Final verdict: not returning. Mexipapa you fumbled this one. That review was def sponsored bc no way Rating: 4/10* Menudo needed a reheat, bolillo was catfishing, and I paid for bread I didn't eat. The chilaquiles guy might be onto something tho. read more

Greenleaf Cafe - Lukewarm menudo and chili Verde with over easy eggs (not) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Straight up 5 star experience. Visit Greenleaf cafe and you will not be disappointed. Here's all the details. It does get crowded, especially Sunday mornings after misa (mass). Lots of local families and groups. Staff is very organized and efficient. The owners are not keeping a small staff during these peaks they have plenty of hands on - everyone is busy. But the friendly level doesn't suffer. Busy yes but friendly absolutely. The menudo. The reason we went in the first place. It lived up to the reputation that preceded it. Lots of flavor and their salsa I added. Aye Que Brava ! We will be back and I do hope they are consistent and this wasn't a rare occurrence. Thanks Greenleaf Cafe. read more

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The food was subpar and the service was terrible. The waitress took our orders and we didn't see her again until she brought the check. No one bothered to refill our drinks...I'm talking not even once. The place wasn't even that packed, so I'm really confused about why the waitress couldn't handle her section. Oh, well! We definitely won't be back. read more

Really good Mexican food! Everything we ordered was delicious and had great flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant has a nice, comfortable atmosphere. We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be coming back! read more

Hey so this place is really good and the food has lots of flavor. But how come you only put three peaces of lettuce on my food? Is it because it was a to-go order? :( read more

Greenleaf Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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I saw a crowd and I thought it might be good based off that. Well, I was wrong!! Crowd doesnt equal good food. Everything was bland, the fries didn't even have seasoning. The chilaquiles sauce and menudo broth were all watered down chile water! No flavor!! No A.C ! Cafeteria style food at best! Fake Mexican food. With prices going up on Everything! Its infuriating when you get served mediocre food. read more

I should have read my review from 8 years ago. Bad, bad... Caldo soup had good flavor but lots of fatty meat. Chili Colorado (pork) was ok, beans good. Some reviews say pricing is cheap but most breakfast seems to be $16+. Service was bad from table service, to trying to on the bill, to being ignored when trying to pay at the counter. Lady walked away then didn't look at me. Hate to say it but if you don't speak Spanish you're ignored. My wife is Mexican and speaks Spanish. The tables next to us with people all speaking Spanish had great service all afternoon. F this place, I'm done here. read more

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Affordable, Great customer service, super attentive! Celia and Luz were super friendly! My mom tried the Horchata and it was amazing, free refills too! Fajitas were wonderful and the portions were definitely sharable. Nice causal environment for a dinner, will be coming back whenever I'm in the area 100% read more

Greenleaf Cafe - Mixed fajitas and carne asada/enchilada plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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Food was served hot and delicious. Lots of flavor. Thank you to the cooks in the kitchen for caring and putting their skills to work for us. Nice decor clean establishment. The staff is welcoming and friendly but please come and share your experience with all of us. read more

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This RESTAURANT WAS DELICIOUS AND BOMD !!!! I 100 % recommend this place greenleaf cafe in Whittier CA. I TOTALLY RECOMMEND THE CHILE RELLENO OMELETTE AND 100 % recommend the menudo delicious and the red chilaquiles. The service was excellent too . Our waitress was very nice . Nice ambiance too. read more

This place has delicious Mexican food! Everything tastes homemade. You cannot beat the flavor for the price. The seating situation can be a bit confusing, but a staff member will help you. The service was great, they've always been kind and helpful! It is a casual spot geared towards being family friendly. I definitely recommend this cafe! read more

I have lived in Whittier for a long time & have never tried this spot. Went out for lunch today & tried it. Had the soup/salad/1/2 sandwich combo & it was so goooood!! Especially the fideo soup. I also had a michi & idk what's their mix is but it was one of the best michis I've had in a while. I can't remember the waitress name, but she was little older, but was superb! & so sweet. read more

Greenleaf Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

One could describe this place as sh*tty delicious authentic Mexican food or authentic Mexican food, without having to wait in line or for food, I guess 4pm is the perfect time to come for any meal, especially watching that silver haired fox playing solitaire on his 'notebook' wearing massive earphones like I don't know what's going on in them ears. The ladies who work here are aunties I wish I had growing up serving me exactly what's on the menu. It's all a little greasy but nothing extra, nothing missing. The best part about the breakfast, besides being served all day, is like a smartie, they melt your butter in them freshly toasted bread. The quesadilla reminded me so much of my first quesadilla made by my old English tutor from El Salvador. Greenleaf though use a much better, larger tortilla. It's exactly what I want at 4pm and 12am. No other time in between. Love the homemade chips and yummy orange Tang! Everything I want in an orange soda without the soda. Edit: 2 days later: fecal consistency is not great if not lacking. For the vegetarians who ate here we're still fighting this constipation and tummy rumbles two days after that authentic Mexican food. read more

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The family and I love this place. This is our place on sundays after mass. We love the menudo and the chicken enchilada mole. Super friendly service and great comfort food read more

Always the best. Been coming here for years. Never disappointed. Staff, service stays the same and on their game. Highly recommend.

Came here on a whim for a quick breakfast, we ordered the Wabo rancheros, which was pretty good and I would've just the basic bacon and eggs, which was pretty good in itself. Come early or it's gonna be a long way. This place has good value for what you're getting and it's a a Whittier icon. read more

The options for kiddos aren't too great but they are flexible with swapping out items! I did enjoy their veggie omelette as well. There is always a huge line for this spot! I have yet to try something i absolutely love from here though. The service was fast and our waitress was friendly and patient with us :) my family and i will be coming back. read more

Had the chile verde omelette, the food was not hot. The flavor was good, but having warm food is not good. My friend had the chilaquiles and he was happy with his place. Overall a 3 start review until I try again. read more

Greenleaf Cafe is now a staple in our household. Whenever I need some Mexican home cooking, this is the place I go to. On my most recent visit, I ordered the fajitas and the portion was huge! I recommend that you split this dish if you don't want leftovers. My boyfriend ordered a chicken burrito he said it was good. The restaurant definitely feels like home and it's huge! I really want to come in on a weekend to see if the other dining room gets full. I am dying to try the breakfast one of these days as the menu looks so tasty. Both our servers were lovely and attentive. So far, my experience has been great! read more

2nd time here. I'm from La Verne. I come down here every Sunday for a class. First time I went after class, ordered a Menudo (no pata ) and Chile relleno burrito wet with no rice. My boyfriend ate the Menudo when I wasn't home so didn't get to see it. He said it was alright. My burrito I took to work the next day. Not gonna lie. It was delicious but it had all the seeds and stem. Wanted to try the menudo so got it with not too much hominy, and a chile relleno a la cart. To go order $27 plus 3$ tip. What do you see wrong about my order this Monday? read more

Greenleaf Cafe - The whole stem took most of seeds out. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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It's so hard for me to find a Chile relleno dish that hits the spot and the chile relleno omelette was perfect! I have been coming to the green leaf cafe for some time now and finally got the chance to try it. It was so yummy! The service here is always great and everyone is very kind. I only wish the sauce was a bit spicer but that's just my preference! read more

Greenleaf Cafe - Chile relleno omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

I grabbed food here recently for brunch and was surprised how busy it was on a weekday around 11 AM. Situated in Uptown Whittier just next to Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, this unassuming Mexican restaurant is an oldie but goodie with the locals and I'm glad I tried it. Service (3/5): The wait was a little long that day, but it seemed like there were a lot of phone orders ahead of me. Waitress was nice but messed up my order by giving me the wrong sized menudo so I had to drive back to get the correct one when I realized the mistake. It looked like the owner/manager was on first-name basis with long-time customers, which is nice to see. Food (3.5/5): Overall, it was pretty standard Mexican food. Would consider revisiting if I'm in the area. Breakdown below. * Abel's Chile Relleno Omelette (3/5): The sauce with the omelette was such comfort food. I like how the chile complimented the egg, which had an unexpected roasted flavor. The beans were good, but the rice was a little dry and hard. * Chorizo Breakfast Burrito (3/5): Flavor was good, but I personally didn't love it. It lacked texture and the flavors were all muddled together. * Menudo (4/5): This was our favorite. The flavor of the menudo was pretty rich, with generous portions of hominy and tripe. Our toddler slurped it all up too! We would definitely order this again. Ambiance (3/5): It's outdated and simple, but it works. From what I gather, this cafe has been here awhile, and rightly so with the locals who seem to love it. I think we'd eat from here again if day and time allows it. read more

Our Town Sacred Staple. The best menudo and I also love their Abel's Chile Relleno Omelet. I order it dry w/ sauce on the side. It's freakin delicious. Highly recommend. Great service, casual but energetic ambiance. read more

I LOVEEE THE GREENLEAF CAFE!! I found out about it a few years ago and since then I will get these cravings for their arepas! They are so nice and it's such a cute cafe to hang out with my friends. Will definitely keep coming back for the food, vibes, and service, but most of all the food. read more

Excellent breakfast and service and will try the Mexican food for,lunch or dinner next time we are in town.

I love their chilaquiles! The staff is friendly and efficient. Service was great! It was a delightful experience!

This is a friendly, clean and popular restaurant. Everyone is helpful, the food is delicious and flavorful. It can get very busy, but I have never had an issue with service or been disappointed with the food. If you are in Uptown Whittier drop by and have something to eat, make sure to ask for the spicy salsa if you enjoy a little heat in your salsa. The staff is bilingual (English and Spanish), with a varied menu selection. read more

First of all, this isn't my first review here. I've been coming since the early 90's and it has only gotten better. The food has always been delicious and fresh. Service is great, wait staff is the friendliest. The ambiance is what you'd expect for a cafe, just loud enough that if you have kids they will blend right in. Go if you haven't been there and if you have try something different. read more

Greenleaf Cafe - Huge variety of foods - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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I know this cafe's specialty is Mexican food, but I needed to order a salad in order to do a lot of work today without slipping into a food coma. Avoid the Cobb Salad at all costs. The avocados were the best part, and the lettuce + tomatoes were fresh. But a typical Cobb has chunky chicken, which is all over their Mexican kitchen, but they make it with microscopic slivers of deli turkey. A typical Cobb has sliced boiled eggs (eggs are also all over their kitchen), but none in this salad. The bleu cheese crumbles were also few and far-inbetween. Their kitchen is also loaded with bacon for breakfasters, but I was lifting lettuce with my fork to find any bacon. What bacon I found looked like it was the artificial stuff that comes out of a shaker. The service was good, and the food was served promptly despite the cafe being loaded with people. This moved my review up from one star to two. It appears this cafe has a following of regular customers. But after this experience, I WON'T BE BACK unless if a friend invites me, and I'll try an omelette breakfast or a Mexican dish. read more

This place probably has one of my favorite breakfasts in Whittier. The parking is easy and the service is usually great. They have what I consider one of the best chorizo burritos in Whittier that's super easy to order for pickup too. Depending on when you visit, it can get a little crowded and you might have to wait. But it's usually well worth the wait. I really like consistency in terms of service and food, and I love that you know exactly what you're getting when you come here. We will definitely return! read more

Greenleaf Cafe - Cup of menudo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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The cafe was crowded, but wait was not long. I understand they have a great breakfast, particularly Mexican food. However, we were there for a nice lunch. My guests and I were underwhelmed with their sandwiches . We all thought the sandwiches were bland. They didn't seem to have any seasonings. I had a tuna melt the tuna was bland and i don't believe there was any cheese. When I asked the waitress she said there was some cheese, but I could not see it or taste it. Others at my table also thought their sandwiches were bland to the point that no one finished their food. The waitress also seemed overwhelmed as she forget or mixed up items and we had to request somethings like silverware multiple times. I will probably not go back to this restaurant for lunch , and it is questionable as to if I would go for breakfast. read more

Have come here twice on New Year's Day morning the last 2 years....great breakfast spot, food is excellent! I definitely recommend it.

Their menudo is the best here. I have always liked their carne asada as well. Their service is friendly and the ambiance can get busy but it is worth it. If you go on the weekend, expect a lot of people there. I highly recommend this gem. read more

Resturaunt is family owned. Service is always excellent. Casual family resturant Food is delicious Very clean. I recommend it for all meals Breakfast lunch or dinner. read more

Second time ive been here, but the first time i didnt want to wait since it was really packed, so we left. So came here this Sunday afternoon and we got in right away. Servers are really attentive which was good. Had the family in tow, so we ordered some chilaquilies and eggs, a small menudo, a club sandwich with fries, and the kids had french toast and eggs. First view, it looked like a lot of families and older couples. A lot of menudo's were going around, so i was eager to try it. All the food was well portioned out, but honestly lacked flavor. Even the menudo. Sorry to say it was just ok. The sauce on the chilaquiles was bland. The french toast were good, but those took a while to come out. Otherwise, overall ok. Not sure i would go back. Again, service really good though. read more

First timers here. My hubby had Menudo which he raved about. I had Chili Verde with rice and beans, so good. We will be back, wanting to try. The Fideo. Ty read more

The menudo is really good I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Price is also not bad, very nice experience.