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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!
3 years ago
Sorry to say this but NO!!! The description on Yelp is wrong, they do not use yelp and offer few food options. My son ordered the Sriracha chicken sandwich and I ordered the burger. All I have to say is NO!!! I also ordered their fresh mango strawberry ice tea... NO again. Server was nice but not very helpful and spent a lot of time talking with the guys in the kitchen, my son and I were the only ones there and felt ignored. Ya I won't be going back ever! read more
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Creative, fresh, delicious, unpretentious food served by friendly staff. Take a risk and order the daily special because it's probably full of what's freshest at the farmer's market and it will likely be amazing. I would not have predicted how amazing the Thai mac and cheese is. Cheese + Thai chilis + curry didn't make sense to me BUT OH IT DOES. The crunchy little bits of tater tots on top mimic breadcrumbs and are a perfect complement to the rich sauce and cavatappi pasta. The portion is definitely shareable. You will not be sorry. Other home runs: The chef's special fig toast is grilled sourdough with fresh figs, ricotta, caramel drizzle, and fresh tarragon. I'd love to have some arugula or more cracked pepper on it. The maple sriracha chicken sandwich with house made kimchee is fantastic. The crunchy pickled cabbage slaw is so, so tasty with the fried chicken. Again, share these dishes and split something else so you can try lots of things - even if they don't seem to go together whatsoever. The fruit teas are handmade, every single day, and a lot of work goes into making them. They cook and purée fruit and veggies, then run them through a sieve to remove all chunks and seeds. They are combined with green tea and they are delicious and refreshing, but not sweet. This is a great little business with a fun, happy crew who genuinely want to put out the best food possible. read more
6 years ago
Wowwww I'm so so so impressed with this place! First time here and I picked up a to-go order.. it was super easy and pretty quick. Customer service was great and all the employees were super cool and helpful. Such a nice selection of vegetarian and vegan options as well! I couldn't choose what to get so I got both the spicy hibiscus tacos and spicy veggie yakisoba. And I'm so glad I did! NO WORDS for how yummy it all was. We also got a cinnamon roll (it is BIG! and they definitely weren't lacking on the frosting which is a plus) and the Cajun cristo that came with tator tots (both not pictured). EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious. You can taste the freshness. All the dishes here are so unique and well thought out. It's all more of an Art than anything else. CHEFS KISS!! As far as the inside goes, I loved the vibes and eclectic/eccentric look. Totally cool with the retro looking tables and all the signs/posters. I really can't wait to come back and eat inside when everything opens back up! read more
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We were running some errands nearby and I remembered my yoga instructor had told me about it so hubby and I decided to give it a try since we both love trying new places and supporting local business. Libelula was amazing, the decor goes with the theme, the owners super friendly and proud of what they are offering. Everything tastes deliciously fresh and I loved the combination of flavors and creative dishes, it reminded of places back home in SD. We had the cauliflower tacos, the pork belly sandwich, and two giant cinnamon rolls to go (kids loved them) read more
7 years ago
Awesome , unique food , great service !!! Good Vibes and great homemade sauce ! Eggs Benedict was soo good !!!!! read more
5 years ago
I have been wanting to try this place for about two years now! Finally went yesterday for brunch. I ordered the mushroom toast, big ass burrito, and the ricotta french toast (i forgot to take photos). Although the food was great I felt like a to go order was really hard to enjoy. The big ass burrito, especially, was really soggy. We had to eat parts of it with a fork and knife, not very burrito-like. The ricotta French toast was delicious and the mushroom toast was also so good. They don't serve any other coffee than black brewed regular coffee, which I was not a big fan of. To be honest, the coffee was terrible. However, their food was delicious and I will for sure be back for their lunch menu! read more
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Way too expensive for what you get. This place is definitely a spot for vegans or those who are looking for alternative foods. If you're looking for an American breakfast this is not it. The meat was not seasoned at all. The food tasted bland and the breakfast burrito was overtaken with vegetables. Food was decent but not what we were looking for and definitely not worth the price. Service was ok. read more
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Grilled cheese, yes please! Really wanted to try there fig toast, but maybe it is a seasonal item? So I ordered their grilled cheese. It had just the right amount of cheese and had such a great flavor. The apples added a nice crunch along with the Parmesan crusted sourdough bread that was toasted to perfection. I was so full when I finished the sandwich and a few of the tater tots. Would like to visit again in the near future to try their chicken sandwich :) read more
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After driving for hours, I didn't have high hopes for good food in Fresno but then my husband took us to Libelula and I'm so glad to find this oasis of fresh, delicious, healthy vegetarian and vegan food! I had the vegan eel and it was so delicious! I've spent many years as a pescatarian because I didn't think I could live without sushi but I didn't miss real eel with this vegan dish. We ordered the tater tots to share, asking not to have it topped with an egg and for our garlic cheese sauce on the side. Our friendly waitress offered to replace the egg with avocado and of course we said yes! This dish came out with a beautiful flower avocado on top! The garlic cheese sauce was delicious, I wish I could have tried all the sauces. Finally, my husband had the burger and added avocado and bacon for an extra charge. This burger was huge! And topped with another beautiful avocado flower. He said it hit the spot! Our waitress was so friendly, which is a huge relief when traveling with a rambunctious toddler. Our toddler wouldn't stay in his chair so our waitress offer to give him a bottle of apple juice, saying that kids often have fun playing with the round bottle. She didn't charge us for the apple juice! I wish we had a Libelula where we live in Washington state. There are so many other dishes I wanted to try and the food we got was so delicious, fresh, and well prepared. The service was great, from the friendly and accommodating waitress to the chef who delivered our food! I'm so glad we stopped here and will always stop by whenever we're in the area. Thank you! read more
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Good food, good portions, good service. Definitely must try if you haven't! Everything was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. Amazing sauces and butter. They even have their own made naple syrup. Definitely will be returning! read more
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Great breakfast place. A very eclectic decor with interesting art pieces on the walls, but a great space to hang out. The food was very tasty and prices are reasonable. I wish they served alcohol. It would have been perfect to have a Bloody Mary or a mimosa to go with the breakfast. read more
Came here for lunch with my cousin and I loved the eclectic decor and atmosphere of the place. When I walked up I totally was not sure if I was going the right way, until I saw a beautiful dragonfly mural and crisp white painted walls with black lettering. It's a small little space, but there are two different types of seating: booths and tables. My cousin had grabbed a booth, and when I sat down I saw the cute little book on dragonflies, continuing that theme from outside. Side note: I parked on Fulton street at the metered parking, didn't really look around at other streets for free parking. Service was amazing, we were always attended to and offered water (which is a necessity in this heat), and the menu is super unique and different (and I lived in LA for four years.) Like other yelpers have said, it reminded them of a trendy restaurant in LA, and the prices for sure were similar to that. I got the Cajun Cristo, my cousin grabbed the Vegan Eel, and we shared the Brussels and Flow. Altogether, the price of lunch came out to $50ish dollars. I completely understand and appreciate the quality of ingredients and the uniqueness of the dishes, but being in the location it is in downtown and in Fresno, not LA, makes me knock it down a star. Another thing (which might just be my problem but wanted to mention), most of the dishes are pretty heavy (yes I'm one to talk I got the Cajun Cristo). I do wish I would've asked beforehand for getting some sort of green instead of the tater tots, and after talking to (I believe the manager?) she assured me that they can totally substitute greens, they've just never had that request before. I know they had the chicken strawberry salad, but I'd really like to see some unique dishes with more greens (just my preference!) That being said, I truly enjoyed the Cajun Cristo and the combination of tastes. The ketchup given for the tater tots (of course I ate them) was DELISH and the waitress said the chef makes his own and even sells them by the jar ($5!). The Brussel sprouts were tasty as well, but definitely not a focal point. If you're looking to try cool unique dishes, this is the place to go! Just expect a higher price point and little greens unless you order the salad. read more
7 years ago
Go eat this food!!!! I kid you not, the things they do with tater tots is nothing short of pure sorcery. Their menu is short, yet jam packed with creative dishes using locally source ingredients. And their staff is always wonderful. It doesn't get much better than that. I could go on forever about all the great things about this place, but you should really go try it for yourself. I honestly haven't found one negative thing. read more
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We love this funky little joint located downtown right next to the Crest Theater. Always creative, fresh dishes. The fist time here I got a fig French toast dish that they haven't had since but wish they'd bring back! Today I had a the Veggie Benny and it was seriously great. Come downtown and check it out!!! read more
This gem was nestled in the downtown sector of Fresno. I liked the vibe and the outdoor seating capacity was met so we opted to eat inside. This little eatery is busy. Farm to table is what attracted me and why I drove over an hour to grab a big a$$ cinnamon roll. Ultimately I ordered a toast, as a mushroom lover, I just had to. Topped with two eggs, their mushroom toast was splendid. Now their agave mustard chicken sandwich was excellent, the coleslaw was yummy and the chicken was huge. Served with tots and their house tomato sauce. Their big a$$ burrito was delicious. Food was quality, delicious. The only part of my experience that was unpleasant; when I placed my order our server (large white woman with blue eyes wearimg a blue long sleeve blouse) said are you sure you want to order all that? That's alot of food. I also asked for two big ass cinnamon rolls but she said oh its alot I'll grab you one. I didn't even know what to say to her. I said yes. And she left to the kitchen. Another family who arrived and ordered after us received their food before us. The server should welcome larger orders. Perhaps some training is warranted. Nonetheless, this farm to table business hit the mark food wise. But it's critical they take a look at their staffs performance. 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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