Café Goldie is located inside the W Hollywood hotel, where I was staying during a trip to LA, I…read morestopped in at the Café quite a few times.
The atmosphere is beautiful, especially in the morning. The whole interior of the hotel is absolutely stunning, and the outdoor seating area is so cozy and chic. It makes for such a nice, peaceful way to start the day. Service was also consistently great--quick, warm, and kind.
The coffee was definitely the highlight for me. I only ate breakfast here once, but came back for coffee every day and it never disappointed. The cappuccino was smooth and delicious, and I also really enjoyed the Mont Blanc specialty drink.
I also stopped by for a late lunch one day. There weren't a ton of gluten-free options on the bar food menu (they weren't serving dinner yet), but when we asked about it, the staff really went above and beyond to accommodate me and made me a gluten-free club sandwich. I really appreciated the extra effort. I came back for dinner another night and had the beef kebabs, which were really tasty.
My biggest complaint about the atmosphere is actually the music. For such a beautiful, upscale space, the soundtrack feels completely mismatched. They played loud upbeat, electronic/club-style music at night and even throughout much of the day while I was there. I understand wanting it to feel trendy, but the constant electronic beats really detracted from the atmosphere. Something like vibey jazz, R&B, or lounge music would complement the space so much better.
Breakfast was also just okay, particularly for the price. I expect hotel restaurants to be overpriced, but around $90 for breakfast and coffee for two people felt really steep for what we got. Nothing was bad, but the food just wasn't memorable enough to justify the price.
Overall, Café Goldie is a beautiful spot with wonderful service, excellent coffee, and a staff that really made an effort to accommodate my dietary needs. I especially recommend stopping by for coffee or an early evening happy hour.