We went today for the first time... parking not wonderful but we found street parking around the corner. Very cute little place with great ambiance but the music way too loud for such a small place on Sunday morning for a cafe. Felt more appropriate for a club or bar scene. Great menu with lots of choices. Food was delicious but felt it was overpriced for breakfast foods. Still undecided about returning. read more

The people who own this restaurant are working so hard to make it a homey place that you will want to return too. It succeeds on most levels. The food is good. The service is attentive. It's really small and can have a LONG wait so don't come if you're in a hurry. My husband and I have both really enjoyed the the eggs with pot roast concoction. That is something different that you won't find just anywhere. The pancakes are yummy. So far we haven't ordered anything that wasn't good. read more

Food seemed good however we didn't get to eat there because we left. Some staff there need people skills in the competitive food industry. A smile from one person would have been nice. A underwhelming experience. This review is for service. read more

Stopped by on a whim when looking for a breakfast place to eat at in the area. This place was rather small and we were fortunate enough that a couple was leaving as we walked up which freed up a nice little table for us. The place is rather small but I thought they did a good job with the space they had. There is both indoor and outdoor seating as well as some counter seats. I ordered the Egg, ham, and cheese sandwich for $11. It came with two eggs over medium, jack cheese, smoked ham, spinach, tomato, pesto aioli on a soft ciabatta bread along with a side of tater tots. I loved that the bread was soft. It allowed me to enjoy the taste without struggling to get a clean bite. I think the pesto aioli really made the dish because without that I don't think I would have been to pleased. I think it wouldn't lacked some flavor and been rather bland. The sandwich was good. I'd recommend and even get it again. I liked that it felt light and didn't leave me with a disgusting feeling afterwards. Our party also tried the Huevos Rodriguez and the Signature Breakfast. The Huevos Rodriguez wasn't really a hit but I think it's because we like the more traditional style of Huevos Rancheros. I would describe this dish as a much lighter version, AKA no cheese. On the other hand, we all liked the Signature Breakfast. The chicken apple sausage and market toast were a nice treat. Overall I wouldn't mind coming back. I think it's a nice little breakfast option in the area. Tip They have cucumber water They serve soda buy the bottle read more

Where do I begin.? Service was okay, waitress forgot about us at one point and so the cook had to call someone. We were seated at the booth near the grill so we were able to see the cooks at work. We didn't appreciate how they did not wear gloves nor wash their hands often. Food wise: French toast was okay, they were overpriced for what they served. I also ordered chilaquiles. Presentation does not always mean the food is going to be amazing. The chips were stale--I could not chew through them nor could my fork pierce them. They also added cinnamon to the chips? That completely threw of the flavor of the meal as a whole. It was so unpleasant that my boyfriend had to help me finish it. read more

Main Kitchen Cafe - New American Near Me - Granada Hills, California

So glad we found this place! Across from Walgreens on Chatsworth; The eggs Benedict to die for, their burger fantastic, bacon and eggs delicious! today we had the pulled hash (pork) and eggs and a great Huevos Rodriguez (rancheros style dish! ) Whoops did I mention we pigged out and added a short stack of pancakes ? Mmmmmmm! And of course cucumber water is great! read more

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The food was good but overpriced. The two stars is mostly for the service. Took 20 minutes for the waiter to take our order. My drink order didn't come out till we were ready to leave (about an hour later). I could tell the place was short staffed. read more

Love this place! Been here a few times now for breakfast -- great pancakes (beautifully dressed up with fresh berries and luscious lemon ricotta cream), and breakfast burrito (wonderful combo of black beans, fluffy scrambled eggs, rice and very tasty apple chicken sausage). Excellent service, very cute setup, cheery atmosphere, and very hard working staff. Look forward to coming back again and again and again! read more

We were seated quickly. It took a while before the server came to place our order. We waited about 40 min for our food. We kept asking server when the food was ready and all she said was they were running late. Only one dish came out just as we were ready to leave. The pancakes looked very flat and unappealing. For the price $9, it was inexcusable and disappointing. The coffee we did have was just waterlike. Will not come back again. How did this place get four stars? We had to leave! read more

DO NOT MAKE OUR MISTAKE! I have no idea how this place has four stars. Summary (full review below): Pancakes ($8.75) were awful. 2 thin, dense, tasteless Frisbees; If wanted that, I would have cooked them myself :) Omelet ($14.75) two undercooked eggs filled with terrible breakfast meat (sausage and bacon), with a side of burned, yet some how underdone potatoes. Side of undercooked eggs (for our daughter)...This really pissed me off! The eggs were $1.75 EACH!!! Are you kidding?!? We ended up pay more for this terrible breakfast than we would've at Joe's. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. Full Review: Let me start by saying that the service was fine - nothing amazing but definitely not bad. Having said that, everything else was terrible. My wife and I usually go to Joe's Cafe and we love it there. The food can be a bit pricey but the food, setting, service, etc is on point. This morning we decided to go to Main Kitchen because we had heard a lot about it. We got there and sat down in the undercoated, rather bland dinning room space. After order coffee in my Ninja Turtles mug (which I really like actually), it was time for food! I noticed right away that this place was VERY expensive in comparison to most places. I dont mind paying more for good food but I also expect good food. My wife got the short stack and I got the omelet, we also got a side of eggs for our daughter. When the food came we immediately regretted the decision we had made to come here. The pancakes looked like crapes, very thin and unappealing. They tasted worse, dense, chewy and after three bites, my wife was done. My food came out about 3 min after my wifes. The omelet looked okay but the potatoes, which were just wedges that had been fried in oil, were black. Upon trying a potato, I learned that only the outside had been burned and that the inside was still actually under-cooked. Giving up on the potatoes, I moved on to my omelet. This honestly wasnt the worst thing I had tasted but but it also was pretty underwhelming. The sausage was chewy and the bacon was blah. Over all, if you are going to charge me $14.75 for an omelet it better be a damn good omelet (I usually get the Cure at Joes and for $10 its amazing!!). The last thing I will complain about here, got my frustrated the most. The side of eggs...The side of eggs is 2 scrambled eggs that for some reason form a gelatinous blog that all stays together until you cut it with your fork and knife. They tasted OK but honestly you probably make better eggs at home. The worst part?? They were a $1.75 for each egg!!! Thats right, $3.50 for each egg!!!! Get the F out of here! Seriously? I will go by a dozen eggs for that price and I will cook Main Kitchen's eggs for them! Just ridiculous. All in all, we got out of there fast, and we were still hungry. We got the pancakes taken off the bill but still paid for the Omelet and the side of eggs. $23 + $4 for tip (cant penalize the server) and we left never wanting to go back. I will leave you with this comment from my wife: "It kinda hurts my soul that we just spent $27 on that" read more

As soon as we walked in Jon and I felt the love. Such a great home-like feel, and it smelled absolutely delicious!! Everyone was extremely nice and the food was incredible. Amazing dining experience, thank you main kitchen cafe!!!! read more

This was a pit stop on the way back to San Jose from LA. Being New Years Day, the honey and I were lucky enough to find this place open in city we were unfamiliar with. Very tiny shop with about 5 tables but cozy enough for that homemade breakfast feel. I picked the Banana French Toast and the honey picked the Highlander Omelet. The French toast was so unique. You have your sliced bananas in a medley of bacon bits(more like chunks of caramelized goodness), macadamia nuts, and caramel served over about 4 slices of bread with a side of syrup and butter. The combination I must say, worked very well, however, I am picky when it comes to bread and felt it was a little on the dry side for my taste. I would prefer if it were a little more moist but you might also accomlish moistness with more syrup. The honey's omelet was fantastic from what I tasted. The chicken was nice and juicy and the mixture of spinach and jack cheese was delicious. Service was very good taking no time at all for us to eat and hit the road again with full stomachs. If I had the chance to go back to LA, I would revisit this place without a doubt. read more

Best breakfast I've had in awhile. Everything was spot on. Not overly flavored, just the right balance. Sit at the counter, the chefs are amazing and personable. Don't miss this place - likely the best breakfast place in the valley. read more

What a cute place!! Love the atmosphere! The breakfast burrito is AMAZING! Coffee is great and the peanut butter banana pancakes are delicious. We will definitely be returning. read more

The banana nut pancakes are a must order. I love this place the food is always great. Unfortunately their prices have increased so I've stopped coming. read more

Tried this place for the first time today. Great service, food awesome and they have La Brea Bakery bread!

Only come to this place if you are not too hungry. You will wait 40 minutes to one hour for your food after you have placed the order. The waitresses are very nice and will refill your coffee frequently while you wait for your food. read more

I usually enjoy hole in the wall places however this place was bad. I got a long hair in my food, the food (which wasn't good) took 30-40 minutes. I definitely will not be returning read more

I've been here a couple of times and it has expanded so much since it first opened! The menu has such a wide variety of options and everything is delicious. I definitely recommend everyone to try and sit at the bar if possible. They do get packed on weekends but it's definitely worth the wait. Watching the owner and chefs cook your food is so great and really adds value to the experience. Not to mention the refillable coffee is a plus and the fact that the waiter gave us a cup to go before we left was awesome! 5 stars for sure and whoever gave less doesn't understand that you have to pay for quality food and service. Love love love this place and I recommended it to all! read more

Main Kitchen Cafe - Create your own omelette (sub side fruit) and peanut butter banana full stack! So delicious - New American Near Me - Granada Hills, California

I found this restaurant over a year ago while looking for a new place to have breakfast. Luckily, it is a gem! The owners are very welcoming and food is great!! This place has become a weekly tradition. read more

I absolutely love this place. It's one of the Valley's hidden gems. I love its simplicity. Good service, great food.

I have tried this place several times. I really want it to be good because there aren't a lot of small places near my house. The pancakes are very chewy and completely flavorless. I add butter but even the butter is bland, the batter isn't seasoned correctly. Everything is served on metal plates, that makes things taste like metal, and is weird to cut on. read more

BLAND CITY!! No flavor in our food whatsoever. It was super disappointing cause it looked delicious (don't be fooled by the pics) and then it just felt like I was eating mush. My sister and I shared the Chorizo Torta which had to be drenched in Cholula Sauce to make it edible and the lemon ricotta pancakes were dry, bitter and not sweet. How do you even mess up pancakes?! We were very disappointed, and left unsatisfied, won't be coming back. read more

This place is so good. People that just want to bash businesses by saying it's "ghetto" don't know what they are talking about and maybe need to go to Beverly Hills instead of hanging in Granada Hills. ... Cucumber water is refreshing and the food is tasty especially for the price. read more

Great place, i dont kno about the rave over the tater tots, theyre from smart n final (first street brand).

Wow! Sit at the counter if you can - the show is very entertaining! The show being the chefs working together as a team with hardly any need to speak - their seamless teamwork is awe inspiring! Then, it gets even better when you get your food and every bite melts in your mouth. The only bad thing - you see everything they make and you want to try it all. I guess that means we'll be back soon! read more

Been here twice now. Cons: The place can feel small and crowded at times. Thought my husband's french toast was under cooked, and prices are slightly high, especially $3 for coffee. Pros: food generally tastes good and fresh. Servers were friendly and fast. read more

The service was decent, it was a cute little spot, but the food was just ok. It all tasted bland. I needed salt or hot sauce or just anything to add to it to make it taste better. Maybe the restaurant is trying to attract a clientele that likes bland food? I don't know. I just expected more. Everything was a bit plain. I only ended up here because Joe's Cafe was closed. read more

Been there twice don't understand why people eat there food is nothing special. They use canned beans.

Great service,friendly staff! The food is delicious, super fresh! Try the banana bacon french toast you won't regret it! Family own place so it's nice and cozy. read more

It's unfortunate I can't review on the food because we refused to wait over 30 minutes after placing our order and it wasn't even busy. So we left. read more

Had a craving for eggs Benedict so we tried this place. Food wasn't terrible, but the hollandaise sauce was, if you can even call it hollandaise. There was so little of it I wasn't sure if it was really there and what I could see and taste seemed to be just melted butter. I looked at the photos on yelp to see if my experience read typical. I definitely had a lot less sauce than normal and mine was a bit thinner than what I see in the photos, but it all looks a lot different than what I would expect. Service was good, but parking was confusing. I guess since they're new they aren't on the sign stating which businesses have parking in the back. read more

First time here for breakfast, I had the ranchero burrito. It would be swell if they added bacon to this, the meatier the better. Over all, this is something you can clearly make in your own kitchen. The eggs could use a little more salt and pepper. I would definitely try this place again. read more

!!!!OUTSTANDING!!!! I had the lemon ricotta pancakes they were insanely good. You're welcomed with great smiles everywhere with great service. My sons had the silver dollar pancakes. They couldn't get enough of them. All pancakes were topped with the freshest fruit and the syrup were out of this world. The coffee was really good. Great choice of coffee beans and always kept the coffee freshly made. A great place to visit when you're in town. read more

My sisters and I had a delicious and filling lunch at Main Kitchen Cafe today. Every item was fresh, appetizing, and perfectly cooked, and most of all DELICIOUS! Unique menu, lots of good choices, good parking, and good service made this a very pleasant lunch experience. We will return! read more

This is a gem! Great people, great food! Food is fresh and you can watch the Chef make your meal from fresh ingredients. Plenty of tempting choices from an affordable menu. The owners are amazing, gracious people and are right there to ensure your happy. Love local family places and we will be regulars! read more

I went in for a late breakfast today to try the egg's Benedict. The food was under-par and I got a really bad stomach ache afterwards. The service is great, but if a customer is going to have physical pain after eating here then it's not worth it. read more

I don't recommend this place if you are a breakfast lover.2 stars for good service. Zero stars for the meal. Over priced: I ordered an omelet and coffee and it came to $20.50 for below average breakfast. Big uncut chunks of tomatoes and onions inside the omelet?. (Bad idea) Taste-less potatoes, and poor overall taste and presentation. read more

great, clean food! we ordered the avocado toast with a poached egg, grilled chicken avocado sandwich with tater tots & tavern ham sandwich with potatoes... tater tots were amazing! we will be back :) read more

Decided to give it second chance. Good love being open Monday's too! Lovely scratch made salsa and frittata. Kind service, good food. Frittata was a little heavy tasting, breakfast burrito was ideal. Nice tasting ice tea. read more