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My favorite local hole-in-the-wall gem! The menu is super creative and diverse. Beautiful quality food heavy with local ingredients. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Every visit my meal looks like it should have come from a fancy expensive restaurant, but Libelula is affordable and approachable. This visit I had charred corn ravioli that were incredible! Very flavorful sauce and great texture with crunchy freeze-dried corn on top. Friendly & attentive service.
Libelula nailed it. I went with the orange chicken sandwich and tots, and both were ridiculously good, crispy, flavorful, and just the right amount of indulgent without feeling heavy. The sandwich had that perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the tots were golden and addictive. The outdoor seating is a huge plus too, comfortable, relaxed, and a great spot to just hang out and enjoy your food. On top of that, the service was genuinely friendly and welcoming, which always makes the experience that much better. I'll definitely be back.
We went in with our dog and sat outside. Staff were very friendly brought the dog water and put up an umbrella for us since it was sunny. I ordered the chicken biscuit with a side of gravy. The upcharge 4 dollars for a small side of gravy was a bit much and that meal was maybe like a 6-7/10. My boyfriend got a double smash and that thing was delicious and the strange bread was also good we would for sure get that again 10/10. We had a nice time and we will for sure be back to try more the bacon Apple sandwich is calling my name.
Had a really neat experience trying this spot out on a recent trip to Fresno. Food was great - we both got the smash burger and added a second patty and bacon. The tots were delicious, homemade ketchup paired perfectly. The burger as a double was a good size for me! Service was friendly and quick. Ambiance was unique - check out the photos for decorations. The person who joined me comes here every couple of months and said everything is delicious. Hope to try another item from the menu if in town again. Note - they had street parking and a parking lot you can pay to access across the street.
As soon as i took the first bite of my biscuits and gravy i knew i had to leave a review. This is my first time ever trying Libelula after wanting to try it for forever and i was craving somthing filling. This is so freaking good the gravy is creamy and delicious and the biscuits are soft and golden toasted. Iwill absolutely be coming back .
I came back and was pleasantly surprised by the food I tried this time around. I ordered the smash burger and it was delicious!!! I ate that thing up so quick! It was a good mix of sweet and savory. Sweet from the maple bun I believe and savory from the beef patty and melted cheese. It was chef's kiss!! It was served with a side of tater tots which were super crispy and fried to perfection. I still unfortunately do not like the house made ketchup. It tastes like marinara to me. I'm not a fan of that taste with the tots (personal preference). The service could also be improved. I understand it's one person serving, hosting, and running food but the place is on the smaller side. Not sure if having an additional server or host would help with the service. It took more than 10 minutes to get our bill and we were already finished with our food and packed up to go just waiting for the server who was busy running around trying to serve others. Overall, I'd have to say this place redeemed itself in my book. And I would say just be careful about what you order. The food options are a fusion and if you end up ordering something you don't like, you'd have a bad experience. My first time here, I didn't like what I ordered but this time around, the item I ordered was delicious. I did order a burger which in my book taste good pretty much anywhere I go. IMO, it's not that hard to mess up a burger. In the future if I come here again, I'd probably stick to the non-fusion dishes. If you haven't tried this place, I still do recommend it. It's a local joint, farm to table concept, and pretty good depending on what you get.
I've lived in Fresno my whole life and have been meaning to try Libélula forever, but I finally was able to recently, and it was fantastic! We got two chicken sandwiches, and they were packed with meat and flavor. The romesco chicken sandwich was nice and fresh, and the pickle chicken sandwich was also flavorful. We also got the chili mac and cheese (not pictured), and that was SOOO good. Would come back for that alone. As for the service--it was great! I think our server's name was Kim. She was so sweet and helpful with the menu and the wait time. In general, she was just very friendly and inviting. The restaurant itself is small but cute and very decorated. I would come back!
3 years later, service was still the same and food even better than I remembered! I love how everything has just so much heart poured into it, and you can tell the HOMEMADE vibe is taken seriously. I really appreciate this establishment!
I have been coming here since quarantine and their food is delicious every time! It's a gem in our downtown. The food changes with the seasons, so things do go away and come back. There is also a baker attached to them!
Hands down the best french toast I've ever had. I scarfed it down in 10 minutes. The service was great (quick) and appreciate the recs from the server. She would check in from time to time (so attentive!). Don't be fooled by the exterior - it may look like it's at a bad part of town, but once you walk in, you'd be shocked with the execution if their meals. I'd love to come back to try something else on their menu. It's very diverse and creative in what they can pull off (some are asian inspired).
I been wanting to try this place cus the menu looks good. First of all, parking sucks! Not only is the parking across the street, you have to pay with the meter since this place is located downtown. Parking meter takes tap now but sometimes it gives me a hard time. I had to try three times until it accepted. Had to park a lil far cus most of the closer parking was took. Walking in, we were greeted with a smile from the lady. The inside is cute, it has some old pictures of how downtown Fresno used to look., they got some art on the wall. Gave me a hipster feel to it.. we told the lady we was taking it to go and she gave us a menu. I was lowkey bummed out cus the menu pictures on Yelp looks like they had way more on their menu. We went in the morning so I'm not sure if it was a breakfast brunch menu or if that was just it.. took me a while to finally decide because I wasn't really interested in some of the stuff on that particular menu. I ended up going with the mushroom toast. The lady came to check on us and informed us they also had some specials on the board. My bf went with one of the burrito specials. I don't remember what it's called but it had cheese curds in it. Food came out nice and hot. Got home and ate. The toast for me was hard to cut into for some reason.. but the mushroom mix with the crème fraiche tasted good. The eggs were cooked perfectly. My bf enjoyed his burrito. I had a bite and thought it was good too. The service was nice but I wish I could've went in there with a more wider selection on the menu but like I said, maybe it was a breakfast brunch menu? Idk.
Got there Saturday morning at about 10:30 and had a choice of tables for 5. Nice start. Our group had two Big Dill sandwiches, a Falafel Smash Burger, and Mushroom Noods. I'm on a low sodium diet so avoided a lot on the menu, and went with the Strawberry Stuffed French Toast and had a fried egg on the side. Mine was fabulous. I didn't taste the others, but everyone loved their choices. The service was excellent, and the ambiance was a perfect funky. The bakery goods were delicious as well.
Brunch on a weekday and it was as good as I remember. They still have the korma sauce and charge $4 as a side but ngl... I'm not even mad about it. It's savory, delicious and similar to an Indian curry. I ate it with tots. I also ordered the veg Benedict. After I ate my meal, I realized I may have gotten this same order the last time I was here. Muscle memory, perhaps? Amazing both times. Service was friendly, great and fast. Bathroom has downtown homeless vibes, but I'm not even bothered with how memorable the food is. Take my money!
1 year ago
This is seriously a hole in the wall. You would not find this place if you didn't look it up. I walked past this not knowing this was it! The staff are nice and very welcoming since I was from out of town. I enjoyed my Egg Benedict. My fiancé had the Bone Marrow Stroganoff and he loved it but it is very filling. The Pork banh mi was not best and meat was dry.. overall we had a good experience. Maybe next time I'll get to try the macaron, I really wanted that but they were out. read more
5 years ago
I heard this place has been open for years and I JUST discovered it, what a hidden gem. Parking was a little tricky, but once that was situated we got seated right away. We went around "Brunch" Time, and the inside was so cute! It was small and quaint with such eclectic decor and local art work. I loved it. I got the eggs benedict and shared some loaded tots with a friend and everything was delicious. Nothing was overcooked, the sauces used were soo yummy and the portion sizes were great. I left stuffed and happy! I would totally come back and try something else. Or I might just get the same thing because it was soo good LOL read more
It's was definitely a nifty little stop on the way to Yosemite. This place exudes a unique art house feel that boasts a small cafe environment. The food caters to brunch-esque foods. I had the fried chicken biscuit with tater tots. The fried chicken biscuit was pretty good but the lack of any variety aside from the chicken and biscuit made it a little tiring towards the end, but it was still good. I have to say though that the tater tots were so good! Perfect crunch and flavor made it a joy to continually eat. I like that they have an abundance of tots! Overall this place is a nice place to dine if you're stopping or passing through Fresno! read more
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Stopped by for a super quick eat before running some Saturday errands. The service was great, super quick and friendly. The Thai Mac n Cheese was super creamy, not too spicy at all so even if you don't like spicy food, you should give it a try. Casual ambiance, fun, whacky decor. Kind of reminds me of benediction, but more variety! Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. I'll have to stop by a few more times before I can give a more thorough review, so far so good :) read more
3 years ago
Great food, a must try when you are craving something different than your basic breakfast or lunch. read more
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We had brunch here downtown on Saturday morning. To start we ordered the avocado toast and split it right down the center, it was delicious topped with greens and corn. I ordered the Fresno State street corn salad with a poached egg on the side. It was so HOT but very delicious! Only because it was so hot I would not order it again, my mistake. My husband ordered the Veggie eggs benedict and by the waitress' recommendation added the pork belly. He found it very delicious too. I was very pleased with service and the laid back local atomospher. There was so much on the menu we definitely will be back. From what I heard they change things up based on what produce is in season. I also noticed options for Vegans. read more
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Very PNW vibe, friendly staff, and great food. The chicken was over cooked and very dry, but the flavor was spectacular. So glad I made a reservation or we wouldn't have gotten seated. The saucy tots were amazing! read more
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Had a great experience eating Libelula lunch on Saturday in February 2021 via outdoor seating. You can seat yourself at any clear and clean table and a menu will be brought to you. I had a very delicious Apple Brie Grilled Cheese read more
2 years ago
I've been wanting to try this place for a very long time. Today was the day since my fiancé and I were downtown we decided to give it a try. Went this morning for brunch. Outdoor sitting was available. We went in the building to check in. Luckily, there wasn't any other parties waiting. The lady that was seating customers was outside cleaning the tables so we waited a few minutes for her to seat us. When she finished she came in the and greeted us and told us to sit anywhere but the center table. She gave us the menu and we helped ourselves. We sat down and looked over the menu (vegetarian options available) and waited a little over 5 minutes waiting for someone to take our order. The same lady came back and asked if someone to our order we said no. We were kind of upset that it was kind of obvious that no one had helped us and our menus are still in front of us as we looked around to see if anyone would help. And she was the only one who seems to be working the front because we saw no one else. But she apologized and took our orders. We ordered the spicy veggie yakisoba and the Big A$$ breakfast burrito. Thankfully the wait for our order wasn't so long. But we were a bit disappointed with the food. The spicy veggie yakisoba wasn't even spicy at all and it was very salty. My fiancé mentioned how it tasted like the costco brand with bunch of veggies added to it. The Big A$$ breakfast burrito is not your ordinary "breakfast burrito" they added ingredient's such as cauliflower and soyrizo eggs. The taste was different it wasn't terrible nor was it the best thing I've ever tasted. With each bite my palate was getting confused with the different ingredients and flavors might have to give it another try. Overall, the customer service was just okay. We felt that we weren't given the same attention the other diners did. We were also disappointed with the food with the amount we paid we felt it just wasn't worth it especially with this place being so highly rated, sadly we just didn't agree. read more
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This place was amazing!! I've followed them on Instagram for a bit now and finally decided it was time to give it a chance. Loved the location, you're right in front the of the Crest Theater which brought back so many memories! But the decor is a eclectic vibe and definitely different than other places but I loved every piece of art they had. The chef brings the food out which adds such a great personal touch! I had some of their flavor water (obsessed) and the Eggs Benedict. He adds his own twist and individual flavor to the sauce and the pork takes the flavors to another level. Definitely will be returning to try some lunch menu items! read more
4 years ago
This place was so good! Their homemade ketchup was a highlight. It was like a Tomato jam that just made everything even better. The burrito I ordered could be made vegetarian or vegan which was awesome! They have a large selection of yummy options and they were vegetarian and vegan friendly. Everything tasted hand-crafted in the best way. Tots were yummy. Note: they didn't serve their pizzas today until 3pm, we came at 2 so we didn't get a chance to try. We shall return and recommend!! read more
I felt like a little libélula (dragonfly) flying around in bliss with a full stomach after this amazing meal. Everything we ordered was beyond delicious, bursting with flavor, and most importantly - fresh ingredients. The stars of this show however are the forbidden breakfast rice and the stone fruit biscuit. A beautiful biscuit must have three key traits, flaky, crispy edges, and doesn't suck the moisture from your mouth. This biscuit hit all three. The breakfast rice was something unlike I've had before for breakfast, the type of rice they use makes for a perfect bite and texture along with the powerful flavors of the sauce. Overall, a really great place for some high quality food. read more
6 years ago
Wow! One of my favorite breakfasts in a long time. I was just in downtown to take my real estate exam and this was my reward for passing! The biscuits were perfect and the chicken fried nice and crispy! Tatertots with curry dip... A-Maz-ing! Service was super nice. They were so friendly and attentive! (I was the first only customer to the morning, but still... they were super cool!) This was my first time, so I don't know if the food is always salty, but I like salt so it was still good. (I did during a lot of water...) Anyway, totally worth the calories! I'll be back anytime I'm in town! read more
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I loved the vibe of the place, parking was right out in front (super convenient), the person answered my phone call and took my order was incredibly warm and welcoming, and the Bulgogi Tacos were amazing!!! Spicy for me (I'm a wimp) but worth the pain read more
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Loved Libelula! My husband and I have been wanting to go for a long time and finally made time to go. I had the Thai Mac 'n Cheese. It was delicious and flavorful. The Thai flavors really come through nicely and the kimchi on top give it a real kick. My husband got the Bone marrow Stroganoff that was the special for this week and he loved it. We also got the agua fresca of Raspberry, Strawberry and something else that I forgot, it was super yummy and refreshing. Staff was really friendly and the seating area was nicely spread out to dine outside safely. Needless to say we will be back. We want to try the breakfast and their sweet treats. read more
4 years ago
Delicious gem of a restaurant downtown. Will definitely go back! The menu was so unique and diverse. read more
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What time do they open up on a Friday, and do we need a Rez for lunch?
I'm not sure about open time but I've never had a reservation and always been seated quickly.
Do you sell gift cards on line?
Is this restaurant enforcing mandatory masks for customers and employees?
Yes. Employees and Customers
Do they serve breakfast all day?
They have one menu + specials available all day, which includes their benedicts and French toast.
How bad was the rain/water damage? And when will they be opening up again?
They're already back open:) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDiw_FgZzo/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
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