One of the best breakfast spots in the valley! Food is delicious, the staff is friendly and attentive, and the setting is cute and rustic. Even though it's kind of out of the way for me, I'll come to this area just to eat here, and it's been worth it every time. Oh, and they have GREAT coffee! read more

Love the ambiance this place of bakery, & Eateries foods decor lighting, outside dinning & Parking. Love the relaxing feeling of enjoying a meal with friends & family. read more

Humble Bee - Humble Bee Tufu scramble & Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

The service was great as one would expect and the staff was friendly despite it being fairly slow for a Monday morning. Parking is a bit tough to deal with, even though they have spots out front, you'd have to compete with other customers who are there for the nearby businesses as well as the restaurant is in a mini strip plaza. And the spaces out front are very tight. There are more spaces in the back from what we were told. Might be best to find street parking if you want to get in and out of your vehicle normally. The food was at best, okay. With the amount of ingredients listed, I felt that it could be something that I'd be able to cook from home. My cousin had The English Butty and I had the Frittata. The rosemary bread on the butty was good, and I liked the pairing of sweet potatoes with the arugula, beets, and goat cheese on the frittata. I had a matcha latte with lavender and I kind of wished they had spruced up the look of the drink considering how farm to table they advertise their food to be. However, it's pretty straight forward if you want a good and healthy breakfast. read more

Humble Bee - Top: The English Butty Bottom: frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

My boyfriend and I finally tried this place out and were excited to go. We went in on a Sunday and expected a wait, which was about 20 min or so. We were sat at an extended table, with a family of three sat on the opposite end. We placed our order and waited longer than anticipated, as the server told us right before our food came they were short on kitchen staff. We did not mind the wait, but were confused as to why the english butty dish came much later than the panwich and the pancakes, as we ordered the pancakes as our side. The food was good, but we were not amazed by the taste. Especially as we were mid meal, we noticed a young child on the opposite side of the table was coughing excessively to the point it sounded like he would throw up. Although there was a slight distance between us and them, it was making our dining experience awkward knowing this was occurring fairly close. We know the kids coughing was out of staffs control, but to have them at the same table definitely left a weird taste mid-meal. The inside of the restaurant was definitely spacious, but unfortunately being placed at the long table with all the coughing left us a bit disappointed. read more

Humble Bee - Panwich and pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

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This cozy restaurant has a unique take on breakfast food. I meet my friends here whenever I come to town.

The food was sub par the service was not very good and the glasses tasted like dish soap and food was very bland and this was the second time coming here because I thought to give it a second chance, failed the second chance and won't be returning here. For the cost of breakfast you would expect something better. read more

IF YOU'RE NOT CAUCASIAN, YOU NEED TO READ THIS REVIEW I was miserably disappointed. This is a long review, but if you're not Caucasian, you need to read it. I brought my mom to have lunch at the Humble Bee in Lake Balboa, on Saticoy. We parked and saw the sign that said OPEN. We walked and were finding a table, when suddenly the girl that was at the register said "I'm sorry but we're closed. It's 2pm." I said thank you, and we walked toward the door. My mom and I were heading to my car only a few steps away, when I noticed to Caucasian ladies walking into the same restaurant. My mom and I are Hispanic. Something told me I should see if the Caucasian ladies would also be told the restaurant was closed or got service. Sure enough, they were seated and given a menu. About 30 seconds after the Caucasian ladies arrived, an African American older lady with a teenager arrived and were turned away, because the restaurant was closed. I got a little upset after seeing this and decided to at least let the restaurant know that this was not cool at all. I walked in and said to the girl at the register that she had said to me and to the black folks that the restaurant was closed, yet her door sign remained lit and said open, and on top of that, they did accept the Caucasian ladies who walked in right in the time between us and the black folks. At that moment, the owner of the restaurant (Caucasian lady) said it's alright, let us all in. So, the girl at the register said... ok, you're welcome to stay. And she ran after the black folks, who were already outside the restaurant... leaving, to let them know they could stay too. The folks went back in to have lunch there. I decided my mom and I wouldn't be staying there to have anything, because their behavior felt discriminatory. It was very clear that if the restaurant wasn't open or serving anymore, the sign should have been turned off, which I did mention to the restaurant. The first thing you need to do is turn off the OPEN sign. Second, they clearly felt comfortable telling us and the black folks that the place was closed, but they did give a table to the two Caucasian ladies who walked in between us and the black folks. And third, it wasn't until the owner saw me complaining at the register that she decided to tell the girl to let us in and serve us. Needless to say, I was deeply disappointed, because my house is only a few blocks away, and this was a place I had visited once before and wanted to continue visiting, since it's in my neighborhood. Am I upset? I'm really not. But it did bother me that in our times and with all the racial and political turbulence within our society, we have business owners who still intentionally do these things. I don't want to tell anyone what to do, but I do wish I had read this review before going there. I would have saved myself a moment of discrimination that felt very wrong given the location and the times we live in. Do I recommend this restaurant? No, I don't. I would never want anyone else who is not white to feel how I felt. read more

I like to support small businesses, but this one missed the mark for me. The coffee is weak, not enjoyable. Pancakes are good, but the strawberries were not fresh and the blueberries were mealy. Will not return. read more

kids and I go-to spot for breakfast. Organic, farm to table, and the setup is cute, feels very family oriented.. their fresh juices are a must (basic bee) and all breakfast items are just about a good choice (farm boy is basically my first choice for the kids, burritos are delish, chilaquilles are surprisingly good, and their omelets are a good balance; can't say much for items with ground turkey) Haven't tried much of the lunch menu but the strawberry salad with goat cheese is great! read more

Pricy ! Complicated menu , suppose to be a place for nice breakfast, but most of the menu is organic for special meals

The food was sad. I got the garden omlette and my dad got the steak & eggs. My omelette was okay. Packed full of veggies and way to much mozzerella cheese. No seasoning either. It was a bit too much. My dads steak on the other hand was terrible. A wagyu steak. The waitress didn't ask what temperature he wanted it at. And when it came out it was really raw. They were able to put it back on the grill and it came back tough as boots. If we wanted a new steak we'd have to pay for a whole new one. No thanks. The coffee was good though. Very disappointed read more

Humble Bee - Garden Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Our favorite! Always excellent food made with high quality ingredients and delicious taste. The service is amazing. Once, we had a slight problem with our order, and they went above and beyond to correct it quickly, efficiently, and with care. We'll continue to be loyal customers at this local gem! read more

The beet salad was superb, the ham and cheddar omelet was fantastic, the house made hot sauces are so so good also. Ambiance- quiet and very homey. Service- Ryan was our server and he was so attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. I did not take pics because I was so hungry. But I will be back again. read more

I really really wanted to like this place. The restaurant itself is soooo cute and has plenty of seating. Staff was also very nice. We went in on a Saturday morning and they have a brunch menu at that time. Not only are the dishes overpriced in my opinion but they also don't allow any modifications/substitutions. Considering how much they charge I would hope to get exactly what I would like. The food is also very hipster-ish. Not traditional at all. Got the French toast with honey apricots and the French toast and whipped cream were delicious but the apricots were mega acidic and sour. Bummer. read more

Great service, food and ambiance! Cute little gem in the valley- you wouldn't even know it's there since it's tucked into a tiny plaza on Saticoy Street. The pancakes I had were fresh and fluffy. The space has a nice rustic feel to it and it looks like they have regulars that come in every week (overheard the waitress saying she'd see an older couple next week as they were leaving). I have been here once before, years ago. I forgot how good it was! I live so close idk why I haven't made it out here since. read more

Humble Bee - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

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Adorable, homey, comfortable little spot on Saticoy. Everyone who works there is SOOOO SUPER friendly and the service was top notch! Had an AMAZING breakfast burrito and smothered it in Humble Bee's delicious habanero sauce!!! Can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Service is great a little busy so go there when you have time and bee patient! We started with a Matcha and Dr.s well juice. We t hen order the omelette and pancakes WOW delicious! You can taste the freshness on the food. The place is clean and ambience is kids friendly. read more

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A bit easy to miss as the strip mall is small but worth a stop. The brioche French toast was amazing, very yummy with fresh berries not overly sweet but I did not need to even add syrup. The coffee was also very good . Will come back. read more

I've been to this place a long time ago and ordered a breakfast burrito. I think they might've moved locations from before I'm not sure though. 2 of my friends ordered the eggs Benedict and I got the English butty. I think the menu changes up a bit every weekend. It's a nice clean restaurant inside. The waitstaff was friendly and the wait for our food took about 20-25 mins which wasn't too bad considering how packed it was inside on Saturday morning. I love all things breakfast/brunch so I would come again to try something else. The vibes were great and the food was tasty! read more

Humble Bee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

One of my favorite cafés ever I used to be a regular here & enjoyed all their breakfast items. Their juices and coffee are amazing also. The fact that the produce is from the farmers market makes it 10x better My husband & I came to visit from OC and missed it so much. The interior is so cute and unique. They have a wall full of goodies from healthy little gummy bears, salted caramel spread, skincare, organic cotton towels, and funky pens! Today we got the animal style potatoes with ground turkey & the eggs benedict. I highly recommend all of the dishes here. The baked goods are to die for. We loved the chocolate croissant. The owners are wonderful people & we love the entire staff. Great service, great environment, and great food! read more

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Good service. Friendly owners. Delicious and healthy food. They say that they use organic/ local produce and ingredients as much as they can. I love this!!! They bake their own organic sourdough bread which I'm trying to see if I can tolerate as a gluten-intolerant person. So far, so good. Their beet juice drink is delicious! My only wish is that the bread is not so greasy on the sandwiches. I will be back over and over for work lunch breaks. read more

This place is adorable. There is art everywhere and it is a clean, beautiful space. My pancakes were light and fluffy, service was on point. Great place to gather with family and share a meal. This is a wonderful small business that adds value to our community. read more

Humble Bee - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

What an enjoyable experience from beginning to end. It is on a busy street with limited parking in the lot but there is plenty of street parking. I came on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded When I walked up, I was immediately greeted. The hostess accommodated the rest to sit outside. We were promptly given menus. The waitress was kind and patient. My mother did not know what to get because she couldn't eat eggs. Zoe, our server, took the time to recommend several items on the menu until she settled on the Tofu scramble. She must have loved it because she ate every last bite! I got the pouched pear French Toast. It was sweet and delicious! I even had left overs! The vibe is so calm and rustic that it feels like I am eating in a friend's backyard. There are plants and flowers everywhere. There is an inside and also a patio. It can get loud outside with motorcycles if that bothers you but I liked sitting outside. Well deserved 5 stars for the excellent service, relaxing atmosphere, and delicious food! This is easily one of my favorite spots! read more

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Service is friendly. We made made fast friends with our server and one of the owners on our first visit and when we went back 2 weeks later they remembered us. The decor is cute, and the food tastes good. read more

Solid brunch location with great food and service! It's a small place with some tables inside, covered outside and a patio in the parking lot. They've done a great job decorating the patio so you forget you're sitting in a parking lot outside. It's also dog friendly so I love coming here for weekend brunches with the pooches. The only thing that's not on the menu for brunch are mimosas but it's okay since they have a nice beverage selection. read more

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I order a make your own ham cheddar omelette, it came with onions and spinach, which is in there ham and cheddar omelette, but not what I ordered. I would have eaten it but the spinach smelled and tasted like garbage. I had one bite and returned it, I still got charged. over rated and over priced. read more

Always friendly staff. Quick service and tasty, high quality food. I've gone here many times and will return again.

I don't get it. If you are going to charge above market rates then you have to deliver above market quality. That doesn't happen here. The food is just okay. It's in a strip mall so nothing fancy. Way overpriced for food that's, unfortunately, just not that great. Literally, nothing special here. I don't get it read more

The panwich was so good!!! You can really taste the freshness in the everything! Highly recommend this spot

Horrible service, they never came to take our order. They took a couples order even though they came after us.

I had the Greek omelette and it was terrific. It was slightly unusual, it also had baba ganoush. I'd highly recommend this dish. I had the humble beerito and a Moroccan mint ice tea. This place is consistently good read more

Humble Bee - Turkey sausage omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Found this place on here wanted to try something new and let me tell you perfect chose. I ordered garden omelette and it was freshly made with fresh veggies. It came with potatoes which was little undercooked to me but had nice seasoning and fresh made salsa which was amazing. I also got their famous drip coffee it was ok not that strong and did not have reach coffee taste that I like. I also got peach cobbler French toast and omg I could not stop eating it. The best one I have had. My husband ordered English butty and he loved it specially the English muffin that was freshly made. I normally don't like English muffins but I loved this one. This place made this sauce that was to die for it was so good I had to buy a bottle to take home. The place is kind of small so if it gets too packed you might wait but we did not have a wait time. You pay on your phone withQR code given on the receipt. Will most definitely go back. read more

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This is a cute place in a funny location. The "shopping center" is a bit run down and features a liquor store, a vacant store, and the Humble Bee restaurant. But don't let the outside appearance put you off... the menu, service, and food quality are quite high. I selected the Humble Bee for this morning's date with my blushing bride because features organic and healthy food, which she prefers. As always, she chose the vegetable omelette. I chose the ham and cheese omelette. Both came with potatoes. The best description I can give is "real food cooked right"... and in this case it included seasoning. It constantly frustrates me when food is not seasoned and bland; Humble Bee knows how to season their food just right and present it in a very appetizing manner! Service... impeccable. Just the right amount. I'll let the viewer look at the picture. It tasted as good as it looks. The iced tea was real and the coffee seemed to be enjoyed. This is the kind of place that I'll gladly return to on a future occasion. read more

Humble Bee - Ham and cheese omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

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The quintessential neighborhood breakfast spot. Everything is house-made. Everything is made with local ingredients. Everything is delicious. The coffee is some of the best diner coffee I've had. They always have a few unique specials that are always fantastic. The panwich is especially great if you love sweet & savory together. But you can just get a simple breakfast sandwich or biscuits and gravy and its going to be great! Even if you don't want to sit down, just grab a bag of their pastries to go and you are going to be super happy you did. Everybody should go here. read more

I no longer live in the area, so getting to Humble Bee is an absolute treat when it happens. The food quality is incredible, and the staff is excellent. I don't have an extended knowledge of the menu, but here's why: BEST HOLLANDAISE SAUCE IN THE VALLEY!!! I'm a fan of all kinds of Hollandaise, whether it's legit Hollandaise or just a lemon gravy. The Eggs Benedict they have on offer on the weekends is next level. I prefer the sausage to the ham for this dish, but I'm telling you, the Hollandaise is nothing short of extraordinary. The side of potatoes becomes just another vessel for which to shovel extra Hollandaise down your gullet. I must give props to their tasty baked sweets as well. Humble Bee is the most unexpected hole-in-the-wall surprise. Treat yourself! read more

Really cute place. Came here randomly for solo brunch. The eggs were fluffy and the pancakes were just amazing. Even though they seemed a bit busy, service was super friendly and fast. For sure am coming back. read more

Wonderful family owned and operated! Reliable, caring, delicious food!!! Feels like being home. Dog friendly areas!!!

CHECK YOUR RECEIPT!! Cute brunch spot nestled in a hole in the wall a couple miles from Lake Balboa. Thought I was going to love this place until the end of our meal. Parking is tight - small spaces in the lot, and very limited street parking. We got there a little after opening, and were able to snag a spot right in front. I can imagine parking being an issue if it were any busier. Inside is very cute and spacious - the all wood decor makes it feel very homey. I literally had the same chairs in my childhood home. They have outdoor seating and two rooms for inside seating. It got quite loud in the main room, but I overheard patrons mention the smaller, second room was much quieter. Service was a little lacking. There were two servers running around, and a couple other workers that just seemed to be hanging out. Not sure what they were doing, but it wasn't much. Took a very long time just to receive water and utensils. Many patrons were coming up to the register because they didn't want to wait any longer to pay. Food was pretty good! They have a couple limited time dishes, as well as a set menu of options they regularly serve. Their menu was a little confusing to navigate - at first it looks like all the food options are on the front page and drinks are on the back; however, there's about three more food options that carry over on the top of the back page. There's not a clear indication of where the food options end and where drinks start, so we almost missed the rest of the menu on the back. Not a complaint, but they should consider a more obvious page break for the ease of customers. When we finally got our orders in, the food came out relatively fast. The blonde woman who dropped off our food was not our waitress, and definitely wasn't going to pretend she was. We wanted ketchup and hot sauce, but she abruptly left our table before we could request any. The encounter was very rude. Our waitress saw that our food was delivered, and immediately went over to ask if we needed any condiments. Grateful our waitress came to help, but the other blonde woman shouldn't have bothered. Now comes the most unappetizing part of our experience. When the bill came and we saw the break down, our breakfast options were priced higher than what was stated on the menu. On the menu, both our breakfasts were priced at $19.75, but on the bill they were itemized as $20.54 and $20.02. When we asked why there was an up charge, our waitress said it was the sales tax; however, the 9.5% sales tax was separated at the bottom of the receipt. I pointed that out, and she confusingly asked us to wait. She left for a couple seconds, and then came back and said it was a 3% surcharge for not using cash. That also didn't make sense because why would a 3% surcharge on two items priced the same come out at two different prices? And why isn't the 3% surcharge disclaimed anywhere on the menu or at the register? Why did they assume we weren't going to pay in cash, and apply the surcharge before payment? What if we did pay in cash, and didn't notice the already-applied surcharge? At this point, I didn't want to argue and paid for our meal. But the whole sneaky up-charges really left a bad taste in my mouth. I would love to come back since the food was good and the ambiance was pleasant, but the sneaky fees make me pause. I don't want to feel like I am getting ripped off and have to double check my bill every time, and wouldn't recommend Humble Bee for that experience alone. read more

Humble Bee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

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I love to write great reviews by being in the food industry . However somethings just shouldn't happen. I went on a very busy day so it took me 45 minutes to get my breakfast. That's totally fine. They're busy I get it. But I had asked for some more butter and they brought me probably about a tablespoon more of butter and then the Server brought our check and they charged us for butter? WHAT!! Yes, I asked if I could have more butter. It was a tiny little bit. And if they have to charge for butter, that would be fine. However, the Server should've told us before she brought it she should have said -There's gonna be a surcharge for butter .Then it would've been my option if I wanted to go ahead with it or not. Just to put it right on the bill and not tell us does not sit right. Because they try to squeeze a dollar out of me for extra butter without telling me ..they just lost a customer! read more

Such a charming brunch restaurant! We ordered Caprese Panini and Squash Frittata and they were absolutely delicious! We will definitely go back! Our server, Ryan is fantastic read more