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    4.8 (13 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Taste just like Oaxaca, and if you know anything about regional Mexican food, Oaxaca is elite!

    Fish tacos

    We stumbled upon Lion's Café Cantina while buying cupcakes at Hansen's, and oh my gosh, what a find! The fish tacos are hearty and exquisite, the guacamole is fresh, chunky and beautiful. Since we had already eaten, that's all we got today, but I cannot wait to go back, both for breakfast and also lunch and dinner The proprietor is the nicest guy, and the presentation for everything was just lovely.

    Jason S.

    I got a ice vanilla latte here. It was amazing and I asked them what copy they use and they said they use Italian coffee but if I wanted a Ethiopian coffee, they could do a slow pour for me. This café is located in Little Ethiopia and it's very cute vibes and has authentic vibes as well. I love this little spot.

    Breakfast menu
    Alexis P.

    Evidently this place has only been open a month or so, which is why they seem pretty under the radar. They don't have any signage out yet. My friend happened upon this place in a search for a brunch spot in the area. We were the only customers which gave me pause, but the food was really good! They have a small but decent coffee list. A Spanish latte was on it but they didn't have condensed milk at this time :( however the iced vanilla latte was good! My friend got an iced cappuccino. I got the breakfast burrito and it was really good. Simple but well executed and a good portion. My friend got a hefty veggie omelette. Since we were the only customers the service was good and friendly. The interior is simple, spacious for what it is. There's no bathroom but the place next door has the same owner and you can pop over there to use it. Hopefully they pick up business so they can last awhile! :)

    Iced orange espresso is nicely balanced & refreshing
    Julie J.

    The iced orange espresso is perfectly balanced. The service is prompt and the owners are knowledgeable and friendly. The ambiance is casual.

    What's in this photo, straight deliciousness, of a club sandwich

    The food the air the drink the f ood music was combo meal for itself , everything matches the vibe won't disappoint that's for sure

    This is the fanciest bottle of water anyone's ever offered me.

    My waiter kindly seated me. He turned on some nice Jazz music. The environment is quiet and spacious. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which contained, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and potatoes. It comes with bacon, but I substituted it for turkey sausage. The burrito was delicious and filling. Fresh ingredients and tasty. The staff here are kind, and I look forward to continuing my dining here.

    Chef's omelette with side of potatoes

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    I accidentally discovered **All'Antico Vinaio in Beverly Hills**, and only later realized they have…read morelocations in several different areas. Apparently, I had been living under a sandwich rock. The sandwiches are **made fresh and to order**, with a great variety of combinations--and the best part is that you can customize and substitute ingredients to your heart's content. And those spreads! They have so many good ones, but I'm especially obsessed with the **truffle and mushroom sauce**. We went with **fresh prosciutto**, which paired beautifully with fresh mozzarella, truffle cream, and a little fresh arugula for that subtle peppery/spicy kick. Everything was piled onto their freshly baked bread, and let's just say this is **not a shy sandwich**. The service was friendly, and I really appreciated that they let you **sample different cold cuts and spreads** if you're not sure what you want or haven't tried something before. No need to commit to a mystery meat and hope for the best. The setting is very casual--more of a deli-style café with counters and small seating areas. Nothing fancy, but honestly, when the sandwich is this good, the bread is doing all the decorating. We're not particularly big eaters, so we split one sandwich in half... and STILL had another half to take home. If you're a big eater, this is one **generously stuffed, fresh-baked sandwich** that could keep your mouth, stomach, and general happiness occupied for the rest of the day. So glad I **accidentally stumbled upon this delicious place**! Sometimes the best food discoveries happen when you have absolutely no idea where you're going.

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