I really wanted to love this place. Food was cold, eggs burnt, waited like 15 minutes to get drinks. Food come, no silverware or napkins. Another 5 minute wait. The server did say they were short staffed. I offered to stay and help! Lol. Also got the big ass cinnamon roll, frosting was delicious, but roll tasted like just dough! I will try again, as I believe in giving places a chance! read more

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Well, it wasn't the worst thing I've ate. All the hipster aesthetic of the building was wasted on bland food. The best thing I had was the sourdough toast from the basic breakfast. I ordered the Maple-Siracha chicken sandwich. Chicken had no flavor and tasted like the oil wasn't hot eneough when it got fried. I didn't taste any Siracha at all. The big burrito was hefty but the flavors were lost because of the amount of different flavors. Nothing had salt on it, even the tator tots. Overall, the staff was nice but the food was not well seasoned and the flavors were not well thought out. I appreciate the variety of vegan and vegetarian options but I was quite disappointed with the end result. read more

This place is out of this world! Totally the kind of spot you would find in Brooklyn or LA. Seasonal farm to table offerings, unique menu, items, and flavor combinations, truly a treat that we have this in Fresno. read more

The service and attitude was very poor. They told us to find any seat when we got there and we had already ordered our food. 10 minutes later they asked us to move to accommodate a larger party at our table. We declined as we wanted the extra space. The manager comes to a second time and demands we move to another table. We left without eating due to the lousy attitude and worse customer service. Would not recommend.... read more

TL;DR: Five stars for an excellent sandwich, friendly staff, and unique, relaxed atmosphere. Read on for details. DISCLAIMER: If you're the kind of person that thinks "California Pizza Kitchen" or "Ruth's Chris" is the epitome of fine dining, and "coffee" means Starbucks, this review...and this place...may not be for you. First thing's first: This place is small. That's a good thing. The world needs small now more than ever. Sacrificing the small to make room for the big is what brought the world things like McMansions, Costco, and cities where 60% of land area is car storage...which is what I call a big part of "what's wrong with the world." I warned you, Starbucks crowd: There's nothing for you here. I walk up to the place and see a flyer taped to the door that reads "Today's Special: Sriracha Maple Fried Chicken Sandwich" and "kimchi"--and I know this place is for me. I enter and am told to seat myself. I have no problem with that; my favorite restaurants are all self-seaters, and I kind of think hosts are a wasteful extravagance...and a sign that the place is too big. I'm by myself, and the place is packed, so I look for a small table because I'm conscientious like that. I find one with two chairs, but one of the chairs puts me in front of a door that says "Office" and the other one right in front of the door to the kitchen, so I sit at a larger table where I'm not blocking anything, instead. It takes a few minutes to be served, but the waitstaff are super helpful, polite, and friendly. I order the special and a glass of water. I had been walking for a few hours around Downtown, so I had worked up a thirst. I went through two glasses of water by the time my sandwich came out. It looked lovely; I wish I had taken a picture of it, and I am, generally speaking, vehemently against taking pictures of food. On the side were a sizable batch of tater tots that looked overcooked and dry, and a small metal container holding some ketchup. The tots ended up tasting like they looked (which is to say "not very good"), but I still couldn't help but admire the presentation. The sandwich, however, was to die for...and it alone was enough food for me. I was warned that it would be spicy, but I thought it had just the right amount of kick...not bad at all. And the house-made kimchi was what dreams are made of. The sandwich was a little sweet, a little tangy...very good stuff. The bread was a bit soggy, but considering what it had been sitting in, it actually kind of works in its favor. It's like a self-dipping sandwich. I nibbled on the tots, gorged on the sandwich, and left feeling quite full. I knew immediately this place was a winner...although I do wish there were an "a la carte" or "tapas" style option where I could order just the sandwich--without the tots--and save a couple bucks. I'm also very sad that this sandwich isn't on the regular menu, but if it shows up frequently enough on the specials, I'll be back to have it again. There was also a lot of interesting memorabilia on the walls, including some punk rock flyers and lots of Frida Kahlo pictures. Next time I stop by, I'm bringing my camera; smartphone pictures just wouldn't do this place justice. As I was leaving, I could see the waitstaff working like crazy in the back, so if service seems a little slow, that's probably why. They're busting their humps to bring great food to their customers (and tots notwithstanding, it *is* great) and they're a little undermanned. That being said, I didn't wait even close to an hour for my food; I don't even think I spent a full hour there. But seriously: The expectation that nobody should ever have to wait for anything anymore is another one of those "what's wrong with the world" kind of things. Everything doesn't need to be a rush, and this was food (again, minus the tots) worth waiting for. Also, during my entire time there, I didn't see a single person go into or come out of that office door. Which means I'll probably be sitting there next time. EDIT MAY 2: I've heard lots of good things about the tots. Maybe I'll try them again sometime. read more

No air-conditioning inside...the service was great but the food fell short in a couple of areas. Tots were on point... but weird curry ketchup was not my jam. I ordered the big dill chicken sandwich...the tzatziki sauce was so watery my bottom bun didn't stand a soggy chance. The chicken inside, was amazing. I would have been happy with just that. Crispy, well flavored. Their strawberry basil water was very good too. Their bottled drinks are not cold. read more

I first came here because I noticed they served vegan options. I brought my friend who is not. The choices were perfectly balanced. What impressed me the most is the unique recipes that encouraged me to venture outside my comfort zone. Also that they use local ingredients is definitely a bonus. My only complaint is that they are not closer to my home. read more

Delicious late-summer lunch today, enjoying their special: Vegan Watermelon and Charred Corn Salad with a refreshing Blackberry, Fig and Lavender Water. Libelula is one of my favorite downtown spots! It's always fresh and inventive with super-friendly service. read more

Libelula - This week's special: Vegan Watermelon and Charred Corn Salad. Refreshing! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fresno, California

They never disappoint on the flavors. It's feels like a little bit of Portland here in Fresno.

Finally had an opportunity to try Libelula it was on my list of places to try for a while now. Can I saw WOW WOW WOW so many times?!?! The sriracha maple chicken sandwich blasted me to another planet!!! It was so delicious!!! Among things it was soft, chewy, crunchy, savory, sweet, tangy and oh soooo amazing (pic 3). I can tell they have a lot of pride and passion for what they do. I can't wait to try their big a$$ cinnamon roll and giant macaron next time (there will definitely be a next time ). read more

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I had the lamb sliders with potato totes. It was ok but I would of preferred French fries with the sliders. The table was sticky when I was sat down and when I asked the waitress to reclean it she gave a look. The waitress gave the table a second wipe down with a water drenched cloth and left the table all wet??? She didn't return to dry the table, I had to use a 2 paper napkins to dry it. I will not be a returning customer... read more

Epic. The menu is out of this world for the pricing. I've tried a handful of dishes from Libelula and they were all superb. Just drop what you're doing right now and go eat there. I cannot recommend this place enough. Mouthgasm of place. read more

One of the best in Fresno! Menu is delicious and creative. Have to try the cinnamon rolls and tater tots!

The hidden of Fresno. Don't miss out on these sweets spicys and flavors. The menu has something for everyone that they might like.

I almost complained about paying $18 bucks for a strawberry tea and a small burger with tater totes. Fortunately, the taste is what won me over, it was nicely cook and great quality beef.Also, the homemade mustard sauce was specular! I love every bite of it!! Kudos to you Libelula! read more

Libelula - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fresno, California

Visited with my sister for brunch. We ordered 3 items to share. We had the garlic Parmesan saucy tots (no egg), the biscuits and gravy, and the stone fruit biscuit. We absolutely loved the tots. As a vegetarian, finding sausage free biscuits and gravy is tough so I had to order them. They were good. I prefer a country gravy and this gravy was creamier. Still good though. The stone fruit biscuit was absolutely delicious and not sweet at all. I'm going to have to come back and try some of their heartier items. read more

Libelula - Saucy Tots, stone fruit biscuit, Biscuits and Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fresno, California

I've been here a few times, food is delicious. I love supporting local businesses even if it's just a few dollars more. But they're charging for tap water I didn't feel like paying $4 for coffee or $4.50 for a soda bottle. Just pickup or get it delivered the service was sucky no one was refilling coffee or water. We got our order and were offered boxes not even 5min later, we were still eating with full plates. $100 tip included for a family of 4. Food was great though, maybe strummers have different service. At least they have a bar with drinks probably cheaper. read more

The service was great and the mushroom bulgogi tacos were delicious. Definitely recommend them! Also a lot of cool art displayed on the walls overall really friendly and welcoming environment. read more

Not too pleased with the place. Wouldn't recommend to friends or family. The bathroom is filthy and the service is horrible.

Oh my goodness, we have found our new favorite spot to eat. Such a carried menu that it was hard to pick what we wanted because everything sounded so good. My husband got the eggs Benedict which he doesn't even have words to describe because it was so yummy. I choose the strawberry and goat cheese stuffed french toast which was just the right balance of sweet and savory, the tang from the goat cheese helps keep the dish from being too sweet like some stuffed french toast and the fresh strawberries were a perfect addition to it. We also split some saucy tots, they were smothered in a garlic parmesan aoli and topped with a fried egg. We can't wait to go back and continue to explore the menu. Only draw back is they are only open Tuesday-Saturday 9-3. read more

Finally made it to this location and my fiancé and I were not disappointed! The location is easy to find due to the murals on the outside of the restaurant. We were warmly welcomed by the staff and chose to sit in a booth (which I found to love the colors of the booths). Our meals were the Big A$$ Breakfast Burrito and the Siracha Maple Fried Chicken and Kimchi Sandwich. Both meals were delicious and we cannot wait to go back and try out more! read more

Libelula - Big A$$ Breakfast Burrito and Siracha Maple Fried Chicken and Kimchi Sandwich with Tots. Drink of the day on the side! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fresno, California

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This place is authentic as the 5 o'clock shadow mustache on Frieda's self portrait. Tasted fresh, tasted goooood. I had the double patty burger and Maria had the Vegan sloppy joes. I devoured the burger and all the fresh tots and the locally sourced tomatoes and greens that crunched complimented the soft tasty bun. Then we ordered a fresh baked cinnamon roll to share and when it came out it was the size of a 1/4 sheet cake.... it's the cinnamon roll equivalent of the single scoop of ice cream at superior dairy! I will come here again! I might make a special trip downtown just to eat here. Check out the pictures. read more

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Asked the waitress if we can sit in the shade as a party of two, but was told that is for a bigger party, only to see two other people be sat down immediately after us in the shaded area. So I ordered to go because it was warm that day, but when another table opened we asked if we could stay and eat and they said that was "ok." Once our food was ready we started eating, but shortly after the waitress (long black hair) said she had to clear our table. My advice, don't ask someone to leave who just paid for food. We were literally in the middle of eating. Super poor customer service from the newbie. Owners are generally really nice and food is good. read more

Cool eclectic place with some funky twists on flavor. The only disappointment that I had was that they didn't have any of the big A macarons! read more

Tried the Korma Tots, the Soyrizo Pasta, Big Ass Cinnamon Roll, and a daily special "flower-pressed" pasta. -- Korma Tots are an appetizer size. The menu isn't well organized, so it's difficult to tell what portions you're getting. -- Soyrizo pasta is regular portion - not large but not tiny. Very tasty! -- The "flower-pressed" pasta was $18 and served as a TINY portion - literally received three linguini's. WTF. The taste was fine. But I was hella annoyed they had the audacity to sell three pieces of linguini for $18. (I told our waitress my thoughts, so this shouldn't be new to the owners). I will definitely go back. I want to support small businesses in downtown, and not all dishes can be successful of course. They're definitely making quality food and it's a fun menu. Also - Big Ass Cinnamon Roll was tasty AF. *UPDATE* -Big A$$ Burrito is hella good. So tasty! -Thai Mac n Cheese - yes yes yes -Goat Cheese Stuffed French Toast - Very good, but very intense. Best to share. read more

Always served with a huge smile and very welcoming. Love all there options, my daughter craves there vegetarian style crispy chicken tacos with the curry sauce on the side read more

Nice people good food. Go early they run out of things. Lots of yummy choices for vegetarian and vegans.

Sriracha Maple Chicken Sandwich & Tater Tots! Oh...my...this was a delicious surprise with spicy kimchi, sweetness from the maple syrup, and the crunchy goodness of a beautifully fried chicken breast. Add the tots and the house made ketchup and you've got yourself a feast for your senses! The wait staff is friendly and accommodating and the cook serves his amazing creations. A delightful experience in a fun atmosphere. I'll definitely be back. read more

Libelula - Sriracha Maple Chicken Sandwich & Tater Tots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fresno, California

I initially came for the macaroons, but was told it was a special item that they do every so often. Was a bit bummed, but decided to give this place a try. It was freaking delicious. I ordered the strawberry toast and mushroom toast. The mushroom toast was so flavorful, yet simple. Strawberry toast was really good. It was stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with strawberry and basil. Presentation is an 11/10. The vibes inside are interesting but the people working are very sweet and down to earth. Shout out to the gal with the pink hair and eyebrows. The only downside about this place was the location. It took me forever to find it, but it was well worth it! Thank you LibeLula team! read more

Libelula - Mushroom Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fresno, California

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First time I've been to this spot and don't typically write reviews but this place was amazing. We had the mushroom toast , eggs Benedict, and the boat ass breakfast burrito with some pastry's after! Cant wait to try the whole menu!! read more

The food was very tasty! I got the Soyrizo Pear pasta and the anchiote cauliflower tacos. Both dishes were delicious and worth going back for. Service was also very good. Can't wait to try more of the menu read more

My husband and I went there for our first time and loved the food, ambience, and customer service. Me being vegetarian and him a carnivore both equally enjoyed our dishes. I recommended this place to friends and look forward to returning! read more

Came here for brunch and enjoyed a delicious french toast with ricotta. Boyfriend got the mushroom toast. Both were so tasty. Great atmosphere too. There is a bakery next door and we regret not picking something up. Will do next time! read more

Omg this place was a hidden gem. Lots of gluten free options for me. Went with co-workers. I will be back with the fam!

It is a cool place and gives you the vibe food will be good, unfortunately not very true. I ordered a biscuit and gravy which was very good but I also ordered the breakfast burrito and some orange juice. The Orange just was definitely not what I expected. It wasn't freshly squeezed like you would expect from a place like it. It was probably from a cartoon. The worst part is that it tasted like it was going bad already.I also ordered the big breakfast burrito which was as advertised (big), good thing, but once you bite in it a pool of grease comes out of it, even tho it has some vegetables in it, doesn't feel very healthy, It also has some weird after taste, I don't know if it was some of the vegetables in it or what it was. I only ate half the burrito because 1. Was too much 2.I couldn't handle the after taste. read more

Had the curry chicken tacos. Didn't know what to expect but it was Bomb!!! I'll be back.

Visiting Fresno and popped in for a late lunch based on Yelp reviews and menu offerings. WOW! Split-shared the Tomato Grilled Cheese sandwich and Spicy Hibicus Flower Tacos. Food will NOT let you down - nor will the "spicy" in those tacos - absolutely delicious. Cool vibe and friendly, attentive wait staff. Very well done! read more

Very flavourful, interesting and unexpected. We got the big a$$ burrito and the spicy Sriracha chicken sandwich, both of which were amazing. The food definitely forces you to focus on the food and flavors. read more

So delicious! Very friendly and super quick service even though it was packed! I had the strawberry chicken salad which was a perfect light lunch! I also ordered the Thai Mac and cheese and a Macaroon to go and they were both amazing! I will definitely be back...the macaroons are perfect...I don't know how they make the texture so perfect in such a giant size! This one is s'mores, every day I think they are different! read more

Libelula - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fresno, California

I'm trying not to be all fan girly about this place, but after trying three different dishes I keep thinking... did we find the best food in town?? It's the kind of food I've dreamed of finding here; interesting, complex, pretty, and mind blowingly YUMMY. Love at first bite. The goat cheese stuffed fig french toast and veggie benny had me swooning, and the Thai mac-n-cheese officially stole my heart. Just go, and make sure this place stays. read more

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