This is by far my favorite place. Nestle on the boulevard. The host and staff are attentive, the food delicious, prepared fresh and food presentation is creative. Love love this place. read more

Great place for lunch! The only problem is, you can't get the sandwiches on the dinner menu after a certain time??? I know the owner and she is great and very involved with the food plus greets the guest with a wonderful smile. The wine selection is very good and the deserts are fantastic! read more

I love this place! The food is sooo good. I usually get the Pink Campanelle pasta and it is amazing. The staff has always been very nice and helpful. read more

Lemon Leaf is always Good. The decorating there is amazing. My favorite salad is the south western salad. The service is always great. Way to go Lemon Leaf. Gabriella Godde "California Mortgage Girl" read more

So back in the day I would've given this place 5 stars, but after seeing my 3 year old daughter throw up the capellini pasta and then months later me throwing up the marscapone ravioli, I have been scared to eat anything hot over there. I do enjoy the Mediterranean platter and great tea selections, but makes you wonder what's going on in the kitchen? read more

I'd heard about this place for a while and for some reason it always slipped my mind whenever I wanted to eat somewhere. Well, I've finally made it to see what all the buzz was about. When I first walked in I immediately noticed how very comfortable the setting was. The decor was nice, welcoming, and relaxing at the same time. Looking over the menu I must say that I had a hard time narrowing down what to try for my first time there. SOOOO many things on the menu looked absolutely delicious!! After much internal deliberation, and a few games of paper rock scissors within my head, I finally narrowed my dish down to the Shrimp Ravioli In Rosemary Egg Pasta and a side salad. I also ordered the Leaf Lemonade. The ravioli was absolutely delicious. I could immediately taste the excellent quality of the homemade fresh pasta dough used to make the ravioli. The shrimp and roasted garlic stuffing was also delicious. Each ravioli was a nice size and they each contained the perfect amount of stuffing per ravioli to where they had great flavor, but also to where they had the perfect balance between being too heavy and too light. The Mediterranean Tomato Pomodoro Sauce used also had a great flavor to it. My one complaint about the dish itself was that although the sauce was excellent, the sauce has a very rich flavor to it. The amount of sauce that was used on the ravioli kind of over powered the shrimp taste that I was hoping to get. I would recommend using less sauce on this dish, or maybe using a sauce that's lighter in flavor and is not as rich. I thought that both the pasta and the sauce were excellent in their own right, but that the dish could use some tweaking and it could be perfect. I prefer to give places like this "5 stars" when they're good. I respect local places like this that make everything homemade and with great quality. The reason this place isn't getting 5 stars from me is because of service. I ordered a side dinner salad and I was asked if I wanted the salad before my pasta arrived. I told them yes and they said they'd have it out to me ASAP. Not only did I not receive it before the pasta arrived, but they didn't even bring it with the pasta. I had to explain to them that I ordered a side salad and then they went back and brought me a salad. Now, one of my biggest pet peeves at any restaurant is when they bring me a salad with my meal, or they bring me my meal right after they dropped off the salad and I'm still in the middle of eating it. Bringing it after you bring me my meal is completely unacceptable. My next complaint with the service was that I had many staff members around me cleaning up tables and socializing with other tables, while at the same time my Leaf Lemonade was empty... twice. I had to try and get someones attention and I should never have to do that as a patron at a restaurant, especially when these same staff members are stopping at other tables not not mine. I mean come on... my drink was empty twice?? This isn't a complaint, but I'd recommend this place for lunch over dinner because of the portion sizes. They provide the perfect lunch sizes, but when eating the entrees for dinner they seemed a bit small to me. I think it would be beneficial to offer a larger dinner size entree. In a way, that's sort of a compliment because I wanted to keep eating the food and I didn't feel like it was enough for me. I'd definitely order a lunch size version during the day and I'd order a larger version for an extra cost for dinner if they'd offered that. Overall, I thought the food here was great. I'd definitely go back and I'm looking forward to trying many of the other dishes on the menu. Outside of a few service issues I had, the overall experience was good and I'd recommend this place. read more

This place is good. The food is good, but I think a little overpriced. I got a southwestern salad and lemonade and it was $16 and some odd cents. Don't get me wrong, the salad was really good ... But there were literally like 3 pieces of chicken on it. Place is clean, service is attentive and food is good, maybe just a little overpriced for what you receive. read more

I just love this place. I also love the sandwiches during the day and the celery root salad they serve with them. I have eaten there during the evening and enjoyed the Salmon with mashed potatoes, I have had the Salmon with salad too. Both dishes were delicious. I absolutely love the coffee, it has great flavor. I eat there with my family whenever I can. I have reccommended Lemon Leaf to my friends and have accompanied them to Lemon Leaf sometimes and have heard them rave about how wonderful the food is. I forgot one item I also love on their menu it is their Fire Roasted Capelinni, and lets not forget about how wonderful the cheesecake is and the lemon cupcakes. Keep up the good work Lemon leaf, Lemon leaf is awesome read more

I went to the Lemon Leaf and i enjoyed their food but i did not enjoy their portion size especially in comparison to pricing. I will never return. read more

I had the capellini. It may as well have been a soup. Half the bowl was filled with basically tomato water. Either their sauce is too watery or they didn't bother to properly drain the pasta. Either way... yuck. I also had their lemonade, which I assume was housemade. It was also meh. That pretty much sums up my entire experience here: meh. Oh, but everyone who was working there was very friendly. read more

Their pizza is absolutely delicious! Came during lunch hours one day and there was a tiny bit of a wait, but that probably just demonstrates how much people love them. Great atmosphere! read more

Loved it! The atmosphere of the venue was great, the food good, and the service was with a smile. :) we ordered the chicken kabob which was delightful and the pizza was amazing. 5 out of 5. Would eat again. I recommend this to every one. Everything is organic which is a huge bonus. read more

delicious food Italian / Mediterranean cuisine we had a salmon salad, pizza & pasta and enjoyed every bite read more

My husband and I were looking for a place to have lunch and decided to give them a try...we definitely were not disappointed...my hubby had the cheese pizza and I had the turkey b.a.t. and a mocha shake...all were delicious...so much so that I went back today(4 days later) and got a pizza and a mocha shake to go :) Next I'm planing on trying their spicy pasta or chicken wrap read more

Good food and variety. Conveniently located. Has been my favorite for many years. Servers are friendly and helpful. Love the decor and the food is excellent read more

I absolutely LOVE this restaurant! The food is incredible! and it's fun to sit at the window bar and people watch. Everything is healthy and is very delicious! read more

Great place for a business lunch. The staff is helpful and the atmosphere is casual and professional.

Great little cafe on Lancaster Blvd. I'm new to the area and this was the first place I wanted to eat. A co-worker took me for lunch after work and I had the antipasto salad which was really good! I was a pastry chef and was impressed with their baguette bread as well! I will definitely be back! read more

I have never been disapointed by eating at the Lemon Leaf. Great customer service and outstanding food. The desserts are incredible (especially the orange cake with espresso frosting!). I cannot state enough how well the customer service is and how warm and enjoyable the restaurant is. I will sometimes go in just to have a cup of coffee. I have used them for catering different events and the owner made the deliveries. Impressive. Since you are going out and you are paying for an experience and good food, why not go where you are assured of both? read more

First of all, I am far from familiar to the area. On Valentine's Day all the local restaurants were booked. We checked out a few places that looked decent but had mediocre gourmet food. After viewing the reviews and pictures of the food of this fine establishment, we had to go. It was perfect, the setting, the service, and most importantly, the food. This place is the perfect spot to have lunch or dinner. I loved it. Too bad I'm 60 miles away, otherwise I would be there once a week. read more

Maria Elena puts her heart and sole into her restaurant!!! She always makes me feel at home and if I'm being taken care of my the Greek or Italian grandmother I never had. Her food is always delicious and consistent with the highest quality ingredients! Her kitchen is amazing and the staff are well trained and put their passion for food into the final products. I am gluten free and she is always able to accommodate my requests. My kids have celebrated nearly every birthday and graduation since she first opened! We are so lucky and grateful to have Maria Elena and her restaurant in our community!!! So fortunate!!! read more

This is simply our favorite place to eat in the Antelope Valley. The owner/chef takes personal attention to quality very seriously. I have eaten here often and always been pleased with the food quality and service. Even on the busiest nights the food comes out hot, prepared well, and in a timely fashion. My wife loves the Caprese Pasta and I prefer the cream based pasta dishes. We regularly enjoy the Ensalada Mista as our salad offering. It is always super fresh and very flavorful. Every detail down to the fresh made bread is exceptional. We are always excited when we have a chance to eat here. read more

Food is great, but portions are small, and i wish they had better salad dressings.

Took my daughters in for a bite to eat after we had wandered around the Farmers' Market a bit. We shared sandwiches and a caprese salad. The salad was good but I've had better. My older daughter loved her sandwich but I thought Panera Bread sandwiches are better tasting and better priced. The staff was very attentive and refilled drinks promptly. It was fun to sit and watch the colorful people of the Antelope Valley wander by. A bit pricey for the AV read more

The Lemon Leaf Cafe is AMAZING! The food was absolutely delicious and the service is impeccable. First of all, if your going to the Lemon Leaf for the first time, you should know that you need to ask for a menu at the cash register, pick a table, sit down and look over the menu, and decide what you will be ordering. After you decide what you are going to have, go back up to the register again, order, and pay. They will give you a table number, you go back to your table and they will bring out your food and drinks. I know it's a little confusing and inconvenient for some people but I didn't mind at all. The servers are very friendly and look genuinely happy to take care of you. You can tell that they truly want you to have a pleasant dining experience. When I went with my boyfriend, they took a while to bring us our food but I honestly didn't realize they had taken long at all and when I asked our waitress if she could recommend a dessert for us she told me to pick any dessert I'd like because it was ON THE HOUSE for them taking long with our food! WOW talk about amazing customer service. Will definitely be returning to the Lemon Leaf. I recommend it to everyone! read more

Fresh, interesting food at a good price. Nice decor and friendly staff.

I go here once in a while when my wife wants to eat "healthy" type food. I'll admit that the food here is good and prepared fresh. The menu is a little bit on the pricey side, considering the size of the portions that you get (yeah, I'm a big eater). But then again the food is fresh and flavorful. I love getting their salmon lunch/dinner plate with a Greek salad. They cook the salmon perfectly and season it well. Flavored iced tea tastes great! Will come back here again and again. read more

You want a watery and lack of taste Italian food then this is right place for you, place was nice staff was friendly too but for food no thank you. read more

Now this is yummmy !!!! Rustic and flavorful. Had the angel hair pasta with roasted red sauce. Delicious. Best chocolate cake. Not overly rich but velvety. Shared the lemon tart. Another hit!!!!! Must try for anyone in te area. Service is amazing. Friendly yet casual. read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat in the Antelope Valley! Great sandwiches and salads and amazing desserts! Wonderful staff with excellent customer service! read more

This place has the friendliest atmosphere of any of the restaurants I've been to on the BLVD so far. The staff is extremely helpful and ready answer questions or get you anything you need. The white tablecloths and beautiful artwork serve to set the diner into the European cafe mood. The sacchetti is amazing and the frozen lemonade is perfect. The bread served with meals is fresh and delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

The freshest food in town. Everything is hand made, no preservatives or frozen. This is one of the few places I feel safe eating. Absolutely outstanding! I even order my lunch to go. I would rather spend a few extra minutes to park and walk in to pick up my order than to go through a drive-thru and eat bad food. Be sure to try the Turkey Cobb salad. It is my favorite. read more

The Lemon Leaf Cafe is the Best Restaurant in the AV! My wife and I go there at least every other week since Maria Elena Grado opened. The food is so, so good! We love the salads, pastas, and the BBQ Chicken pizza! I have eaten BBQ chicken pizza at several places and her pizza is the best! The brownies are to die for. She is a very gracious, and involved restaurant owner. I recommend The Lemon Leaf to all my friends and Nobody is ever disappointed! read more

Overall the Lemon Leaf serves good food and I enjoy eating there, but it is way overpriced. Dinner for two and a child's plate cost $70, which is way too much money when sitting in a little cafe. The food is not quite worth the price. In addition, the children's food is horrendous. My daughter wanted to enjoy pasta for dinner, so I ordered her a child's angel hair pasta with red sauce. Well, the red sauce was most likely pizza sauce and after tasting how bad it was I sent it back. Then, we ordered the Alfredo sauce, which was even worse. It was completely tasteless! I couldn't stomach eating those dishes, so why would they think kids would enjoy them? The only other option was to order buttered noodles, which is not an acceptable dinner. My daughter ended up sharing my pasta, but we were never offered anything to compensate for the child's dinner we paid for but could not eat. I was very disappointed with my service. It has become clear from this experience that children are not welcome at this establishment. read more

I went there for the first time with my Mother for some bonding and we wanted to try lemon leaf. So we get in there and not very good service and they bought my pasta and there was a cockroach in my food and they bought another one but still i will never ever eat there ever again. read more

Food was amazing so good I highly recommended I had the Grilled Prosciutto Pesto Pizza and my wife had the Pollo Pesto Primavera!! So good !! read more

Friendly service and great food. If you are driving through Lancaster, avoid the fast food places and come here

Perfect little spot on the boulevard! I love the Turkey B.A.T! Fresh food and very flavorful. And I hate pasta salad but I could eat buckets of their pasta salad! Keep up the good work! read more

This used to be one of my favorite spots for lunch. I always got something with shrimp in it, but today I found out that they are not serving shrimp dishes anymore. So, I probably won't be going back. Plus the restaurant smelled really old and musty. read more

Pretty good salads. Busy at lunch time so plan ahead for a wait