I can't say enough good things about Leora Cafe. From the moment you walk in, you can feel how much care goes into everything. The owners are amazing, so welcoming and genuinely invested in making sure everyone has a great experience. The food is delicious, fresh and high quality. There's also great options for all diets, whether you're gluten free, vegan, or just trying to eat clean, and nothing feels like an afterthought. It's one of those places you go to and then immediately know you have to come back and bring all your friends (because it'd be criminal to not at least bring them to have some frosè at brunch.) The vibe is perfect, tons of plants, comfy seating, and there's a farmers market on Sunday's that's so fun to explore afterwards! read more

LEORA - Frose - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

We sadly had a disappointing experience at LEORA. I'll start off by saying the food is great! The hostess told us about an hour wait which we understood as it looked busy. A little over an hour we came back asking if there was a table available and she said we were coming up. We responded asking for a time estimate and she said "A few minutes, next time make a reservation." We were in shock. Do better. After being seated, we asked for a tuna melt on sourdough (which we saw other tables receive) but were told it's only available on weekdays. It was later served to us on a bagel -- which we didn't ask for -- and we found out it could have been done the way we originally requested. Our waitress was sweet but clearly overwhelmed. I asked to be charged separately for a coffee I never received, despite following up several times over 20+ minutes. By now you can assume we were very fed up with the lack of service and rudeness. When we asked to speak to a manager, he finally arrived and responded with a rude, condescending tone after no one wanted to call him for us. The manager came and told us twice not to come back after we said we didn't know Sunday's are this busy. He could have told us specific days that were calmer so we can continuously come as we love supporting businesses like these especially Jewish owned. All we said was we didn't think it would be this busy and that we should come on slower days!!! As loyal, paying customers, we left feeling disrespected and embarrassed over a simple iced coffee that was their mistake. Definitely won't be returning -- and wouldn't recommend it to others. read more

LEORA - The frozen coffee that made the situation... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Hidden cafe near Beverly Hills courthouse. Small space that serves coffee and unique snacks.

LEORA has been on my list for a very long time and I was stoked that I finally got to go today. It's a little hidden in between the UTA and Live Nation offices. There was plenty of parking and it was pretty crowded for a Monday but still easy to get a table during lunch rush hour. My friends and I knew we were going to split the Holy Schnitz sandwich and it did not disappoint. I would come back and just get that every day. The challah was fresh and warm and the schnitzel was so thin but not dry. All the flavors really worked together. We wanted to split something else and the person taking our order suggested their Caesar wrap as one of their top items. This is what's making me give 4 stars instead of 5, as while there was a dressing on the side, the wrap itself was very dry and I wouldn't get it again. The drinks were also phenomenal! My friend got the frozen coffee and I got the Sunset. It's a mix of mango puree, homemade lemonade, and hibiscus iced tea. It was so refreshing and not too sweet - perfect for a hot summer day! read more

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I had a concerning experience here that I feel needs to be addressed. While visiting, I observed an employee move from using her personal laptop directly behind the counter to handling food without washing her hands. She first ate some cookie while touching her mouth, then proceeded to cut and serve cake using her bare hands, without gloves or proper sanitation. At one point, she even held a piece of cake in her palm while packaging it. Then I watched her call a name and give it to a customer. All of the employees are nibbling on some pastries while serving and not washing hands in between. Additionally, most of the wait staffs hair is long and is left completely down while working with food, which raises further hygiene concerns. These practices fall well below basic food safety and professionalism standards. I hope management takes this seriously and reinforces proper hygiene and food handling protocols. read more

I think maybe I'm happy it doesn't have better reviews because it's already so hard to get into. Best food, best service, I could eat here everyday. The only problem is that I don't have enough stomach space or not enough time in the day. The tuna melt is absolutely the best. Not just in LA but anywhere and everything else I've had is the best there is. A restaurant where the owner is daily- doesn't get more passionate to me. read more

Love love the food. But better to not order for delivery. If they are out of something they will cancel the order 20 minutes after you've placed it. Just complete the order without it. read more

Food was mid, service was unenthusiastic, not sure what the hype is about. All the good reviews about the tuna melt are lies. If you are around and have no where else to go, sure go here. Also hard to find. read more

Always an amazing time when I visit LEORA. The food is amazing, middle eastern cuisine with a fresh modern touch, as well as some of the classics elevated their way. On top of amazing food, they always give the best service. While they can be busy, they always make sure to take care of you. A few times my food arrived a bit later than the rest at the table and the owner noticed and comped something to hold me in the meantime. Great place to enjoy a nice weekend breakfast. read more

LEORA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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Let me start with this: I love leora. I've been here a dozen times. I normally get the hummus and chorizo -- it's great. But today (Saturday 12pm rush) I ordered the breakfast platter, among other things. My order was ~$100 -- so, not cheap. The menu says the breakfast platter comes with two fried eggs, toast, matbucha, hummus, labneh, and Israeli salad -- great meal for $20. My breakfast platter came with tahini and matbucha, but no hummus and no labneh. When I went in to ask, the manager said there was a menu error and the player comes with tahini. To her credit, she comped me a side of hummus -- but when I went back to the table I realized there was no labneh -- I mean, peep the picture, maybe I missed it? It's delicious, don't get me wrong, but missing two items on an expensive breakfast plate and writing it off as a menu error is disappointing. I'll be back, but I expected better. I think it's important feedback for the team. read more

LEORA - Breakfast platter -- missing hummus and labneh :( - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Everything on the menu is delicious. The deep fried chicken cutlet is the best I have had. The owner is always very nice as is all the waiters. It's busy for a good reason. read more

Went yesterday and the girl at the cafe section (black hair) was genuinely so unfriendly. No greeting, and just a lot of attitude. Another girl who helped me was a lot more friendlier (black hair glasses). The drinks were ok but def not worth it to come back when the staff isn't friendly. Plus I saw a cockroach on the floor yuck! read more

We had an excellent Sunday morning brunch today with the entire family. The place is: Popping. Trendy. And incredibly Popular! Food is fantastic as are the drinks. Definitely get yourself an iced Oat Latte and enjoy that Soda can glass in which it's served. Pro Tip: make a rezzo online with Resy ahead of time otherwise you may wait about 30-60 mins for a table. Alternatively, you can order inside and take your food to go as you walk through the Farmers Market. You can thank me later. read more

LEORA - Shakshuka. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Tried the takeout sandwich here. Not bad. I can't give a full on review cause I wasn't here. Got a takeout from my SO. I think it was a caprese or something of that nature. Missing cheese though, so I added my own. Would come back and try. Seems like a nice place. read more

LEORA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

So bad! So disappointed thought it would be good cause it's like tik tok trendy but even their lemonade was badalso like just a awful experience everyone sitting in my surrounding area was beyond insufferable and the waiters already new what they wanted to order (regulars) but trust if you want to see underwhelming hype house adjacent celebrities, they will be there. read more

10/10 lives up to all its hype. The coffee is bomb. The tuna melt is Delicious. The caesar salad wrap is amazing. The fries were so good. You order and sit and they bring the food to you. The service was so fast. We did get a reservation and we got seated as soon as we arrived. It was really busy we went on a weekday mid day. I loved it here i recommend everyone to try it read more

LEORA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

I know I know it's fashionable to love a good tuna melt but when I say, I've always loved a good tuna melt and always on lookout for a good tuna melt I mean it. Leora has not just a good tuna melt but a great tuna melt super simple, but the bread is grilled expertly. The tuna is flavorful a bit of crunch and not wet. The cheese is perfect. Just a great sandwich and the coffee, drinks and all the other food are on point as well just a bit funky to find, but you'll be happy when you do. It's like a treasure at the end of a hunt. read more

DON'T GO HERE. My friends and I had one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had at Leora. Two of my friends ordered breakfast burritos: one with bacon, one without. Both arrived with bacon, so they sent the no-bacon one back. When the replacement finally came (after the rest of us had already finished eating), it ALSO had bacon in it. Management offered to replace it with a Caesar salad with salmon. We confirmed there was no bacon. She took it to go because we were already done... and when she opened it at home, there was again a piece of bacon in the salad. She contacted the restaurant and send a picture they confirmed it was bacon. This was careless, frustrating, and honestly unacceptable. Terrible experience. I expected more from an Israeli run business. Don't go here. read more

LEORA - Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Giving 3 stars for the vibe and the aesthetic. First time I came here I had the iced coffee and it wasn't great. Also had a slice of cake which was okay. Second time I brought my daughter. Her matcha didn't taste like much. This time I got the lavender coffee but couldn't taste the coffee or lavender. If they served better drinks I would come regularly since I don't live too far. But for the $10+ a drink price I think I will pass. read more

Casual cafe tucked away behind the Beverly Hills library. Decent seating for a quick bite, decent food, and friendly service. Free 2 hour parking in the lot nearby. read more

LEORA - Iced Strawberry Matcha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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Overall staff is nice and helpful but some are better than others. Tons of metered street parking as well as the lots nearby are parking options for this fast casual spot that is somewhat tucked away in an office building but there is access from street closer to Burton way. Food I cannot say is bad but is it worth the headache of getting a seat then waiting in line to order then waiting for your food only to get food with a smaller portion than expected especially when considering the price? read more

tuna melt is fine it's behind a parking lot, the concrete makes it feel hot crowd is BVHL yet more on edge/intense -- office building means employees at work read more

Absolutely love Leora! I always stop whenever I am in the neighborhood or remotely close. I love the frozen matcha and my son is totally obsessed with the frozen lemonade. They have the best hummus and pita and i love the chicken schnitzel salad. can't wait until leora opens near me. read more

I can't recommend these lovely people and their amazing food enough. Definitely grab some sourdough and spreads to take home!

I discovered Leora shortly after they opened, on a recommendation from my cousin who knew the chef, and I'm so glad I did. From the very beginning, the food was outstanding. I was ordering two to three times a week through Uber Eats the portions were generous, the prices were very reasonable, and everything I ordered was consistently excellent. I never had a bad meal. I'm honestly happy I found them before they became as popular as they are now. These days there's often close to an hour wait to dine in, which speaks volumes about the quality and the work the owners have put in. Even now, I still order delivery regularly and the food continues to be fantastic. They've adjusted delivery pricing over time, which makes complete sense given the high commissions charged by third-party delivery services, and the value is still there. Early on, they even recognized my name on orders and would include a cookie with a handwritten smiley a thoughtful touch that showed how much they cared in those early days. While the personal touches naturally change as a restaurant grows, I'm genuinely happy to see their success. As a fellow entrepreneur, it's great to watch people who work this hard do so well. Well deserved. One last thing I have to say -- my aunt would probably be furious if she read this, but they make the best latkes. And coming from me, that's a very big statement. I'm a serious foodie, and I don't say that lightly. Crispy, flavorful, and done exactly right they alone are reason enough to order. read more

The coffee came in cute can, service was fast and helpful. Ambiance was good small place.

Good luck finding better food in LA (or all of Southern California for that matter). The atmosphere is electric. The owners walk around and make everyone feel like family. The hummus, tahini, and shakshuka are as authentic and flavorful as any I've had in the Middle East. Thank you Leora! read more

LEORA - Tuna Melt, pancakes, Side Cream Cheese, Shakshuka, Frozen Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Only basing this review on their 'popular' breakfast burrito and visiting their location for the first time. Ambiance / crowded. it was like a middle schoolers convention. ordered to-go so this factor is NOT impacting my review. Food / mediocre at best. At about $18~ without any add-ons... They'd lose 99% of their breakfast burrito sales if Wake & Late decided to open up a location next door. Its a wrap filled with 50% avocado, 45% eggs, 5% bacon and whatever else was in there. Salsa was bland. Tastes like the salsa you'd get at just about any regular taco stand in LA. Can't speak to the rest of their menu but if their breakfast burrito is supposedly 'popular'.. it would leave one to question whether the rest of the menu is even on par with Starbucks food. read more

Kind of confusing to find the restaurant. We entered a medical building at first but thankfully there were signs pointing us in the direction of the restaurant so we made it! The food was fantastic. I really enjoyed my Caesar tahini salad with salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly. My friend also really enjoyed the Jerusalem bagel sandwich. She said the bread was very fluffy and soft. We added our name to the waitlist when we first got in and they estimated a 30 min wait which was closer to a 45 min wait but at least they texted us when our table was ready so we were able to spend the time walking around and exploring the area. It was very busy when we got there. Seems like it's quite a popular spot! read more

LEORA - Tahini Caesar Salad with salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

DREAM SATURDAY AFTERNOON! Literally the best salad I've had in LA! Kind of a weird location because you have to walk around back but totally worth it and they have a great space. Gets pretty busy at 12pm so get there a little early. Everyone was super nice and inviting!! Dreaming of this lunch already and it's only been a few hours.... read more

LEORA - Sesame Ginger Salad French Fries Holy Schnitz Vanilla Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Bug in my salad, the burrito was flavorless, coffee tasted like something you can make at home easily. Staff was fine.

Was excited to try this place, but don't think I'll be back. We went for lunch and the wait was about 30 minutes to be seated for 2 people. We decided to wait and get coffee in the meantime. I ordered a frozen coffee after reading all the reviews raving about it, and my friend ordered a banana toffee iced latte. It took MORE THAN AN hour to get my frozen coffee. We were warned that they were a bit busy and that since the frozen coffee comes from the kitchen, it would take 15-20 minutes. It took over an hour. Absolutely ridiculous! And when I asked to speak with a manager, I had the lady who seats everyone come over. She did nothing to help. My review of the frozen coffee? Not much flavor, definitely not worth $10. I don't get the hype. For food, we ordered a tuna melt, sweet potato fries, and a Caesar salad. I was not a fan of the salad. The tuna melt was good though. read more

The first couple of times I came here, the food and coffee were really good, which is why I kept coming back. Unfortunately, the last few visits have been a very different experience. The past three times the food has been pretty mediocre compared to before, and the coffee lately has tasted very watered down. What really stood out today, though, was the service. The girl working the register during lunchtime was extremely rude (believe her name starts with an F) when taking my order. I didn't feel welcomed at all, and the interaction made the whole experience uncomfortable. It's disappointing because this place started off so strong for me. I hope management takes a look at the customer service. read more

Been here handful of times and the staff has always been really sweet and amazing. The food is even better and it's always fresh. I'm great for brunch and lunch. read more

their food is good it's just the takeout system is pretty badly run i had to wait 30 mins for my order and it was sitting there the whole time they just didn't look properly at all and by the time they realized it the coffee was melted read more

Went to Leora for the first time today and made the huge mistake of placing an online order for just a frozen matcha. It was around 11:45 so I figured there may be a lunch rush so I ordered it on my way to the shop. My order was placed at 11:53 and it wasn't until after placing my order that I received an email the estimated time for the order to be ready was FORTY minutes later, at 12:33 (ridiculous). I was already at the cafe, where there were at least 30 delivery/food service people waiting for orders. It would be nice if they had a separate place for regular online orders versus uber eats/doordash bc it was chaotic to say the least. They kept saying my order wasn't ready, as I watched people who ordered at the counter get their drinks within 5 minutes of ordering. It was obviously a mistake to order just a drink online, but come on. Finally I got the online order pickup employee to do a more thorough check around 12:35 past my order pickup time, and he found the frozen matcha. The worst part was it had obviously been made and sitting for i'd estimate, at least 20+ minutes since it was no longer frozen, but instead entirely melted. If i'm going to pay $12 and wait over 40 minutes for a matcha, it better be life changing, and this was absolutely not. read more

LEORA - Frozen Matcha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Came here right after checking into the hotel. They are not easy to find, but that is absolutely not the reason for 2 stars. 2 stars are for the most important thing in any F&B establishment: food... I ordered chicken shawarma bowl and it was an absolute disappointment... chicken kaftas were burned... same was side of falafel... tahin was very watery, chopped salad did not have any taste, the only two things in the bowls that tasted somewhat eatable were pickles and eggplant... so much hype and food that will not make me want to return. Off my list... read more

Leora is the best restaurant in LA! The food...AMAZING! The vibe...AMAZING! The staff...AMAZING! Leor and Laura have built one of the most iconic cafe's and their love for Leora truly shines through every bite. Everything on the menu is delicious but I personally love the breakfast tacos, double cheeseburger and banana blueberry smoothie. You MUST get the frozen coffee AND the frozen lemonade. read more

We were a bit unsure about Leora after our first visit, where we had to wait two hours for a table, but it was surprisingly worth it as we determined after our dining experience. On our second visit, we made a reservation the night before and just walked right in--it was so easy! The frozen matcha? So creamy and refreshing; I couldn't get enough. The Seasonal Fruit Plate was awesome too, so fresh and at the peak of ripeness. The Schnitzel & Fries, Steak & Eggs, and Tater Tots-- fantastic! Seriously, you can't go wrong here. Our server, Bryan, was a gem! Super friendly and made us feel right at home, which added to the whole experience. Just a heads up, the location can be a bit tricky to find, but if you follow the signs, you'll get to one of the best brunch spots around. The outdoor patio is great, and it's dog-friendly, which is a nice bonus! read more

Leora is truly a hidden gem! Tucked away behind the Live Nation offices. I only ordered to go, but they also offer seated dining. My coffee was great and I'll be coming back to try the food. read more

LEORA - Sea Salt Caramel Toffee Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beverly Hills, California