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Small place with some seating Great for takeout Staff is quick and efficient They make a great baguette
tl;dr the food is not worth the trek to this French coffeeshop; the prices are high for bland baked goods and petite, inconsistently-executed sandwiches When the French-born Daniel Matho moved to America to pursue his passion for cooking, he admitted to missing the simple yet solid sandwiches of France. Four years ago, in the midst of the pandemic, he aimed to address that unfilled niche through his humble takeout window, Maison Matho. This French-leaning coffee shop specializes in French breakfast fare and baked goods, and plenty of Angelenos are braving the bumper-to-bumper Melrose traffic to try them. Matho set up shop in the street-side room of a multipurpose complex sandwiched between apartment buildings. Colorful abstract murals are painted directly onto the salmon-toned walls, and the wide, raised ordering window is shaded by a black awning. To the left, a dedicated dining space is set up within the gated, canopied patio. The hum of a ventilator unit blends with the buzz of street traffic. The sandwiches each featured Matho's crisp house baguette. However, the simplicity wasn't met with consistency. I preferred the Bresaola Sandwich, loaded with plentiful parchment-thin slices of meat. The best bites incorporated salty-and-savory bresaola with zesty lemon and crunchy whole pistachios; however, just as many bites were devoid of one or multiple key ingredients, ending up falling flat. Meanwhile, the Jambon Buerre (a classic Parisian ham-and-butter sandwich) felt relatively tame and one-dimensional; only the few bites with the tart sliced cornichons were anything more than standard. Lastly, the signature Pink Praline Brioche Bun was mostly forgettable. The dry, sweetened bread was only slightly enhanced by a thin glaze and scattered sweet-and-crunchy pralines. The service has always been prompt, and my order pick-up has been a breeze on both occasions. Unfortunately, the portion sizes feel modest for the premium price -- a single "half" sandwich is just too small for a satisfying lunch, but still runs near $15. Ultimately, with inconsistent execution even across a single sandwich, I don't anticipate paying Matho a future visit.
Located on Melrose and Kingsley, Maison Matho is on a very busy section near the 101 freeway entrance on Normandie. Is there parking? Street parking can be a bit tough I think. I did see some folks pull up and pick up their orders so I believe ordering ahead for pick up is an option. Fortunately for me, Matho is just two blocks from my childhood home, so during a visit to my parents, following our late lunch I was struck with an urge for a good latte and some fresh air. "Let's walk to Maison Matho" What did I order? The Pink Praline Latte is a 5/5 stars in flavor. Sooo good, it crossed my mind to order a second one, even before I got halfway through the one in my hand. Service with a smile :-) The folks here are so nice. We arrived just 30 minutes before closing. They noticed we were enjoying the street side bench seating while sipping our lattes and allowed us to sit a bit longer past the closing. In comparison to other coffee shops pricing is def a bit on the high side but in my opinion, what they deliver on flavor and quality definitely makes up for it. On this visit I didn't try their food but will definitely be returning and looking forward to reviewing one of the savory offerings very soon
I would consider this place a stand, not a restaurant but nonetheless it was really good. Really chill vibe. Parking can be an issue but we got lucky and found a spot across the street. French themed with different pastries and sandwiches available. Coffee options available as well. Price was on the higher side for lunch but we also ordered the most expensive items from the menu. I had to try the omelette with trout roe and the pink praline late. Once we ordered at the window we found a spot under the shaded patio area they have right next to the stand. There are like 3 little round tables. Once our order was ready, they brought it to us. I really enjoyed the omelette. It was placed in a baguette, so it was technically a sandwich. The eggs were soft and the trout roe added a touch of saltiness. The coffee was equally tasty, not too sweet.
Fulfilling my own promise and coming back for their sandwiches! Not to miss the opportunity, we tried both the Jambon Beurre and Daniel's Favorite which was basically the Jambon one but with prosciutto instead of ham. Both were soooo good just like what everyone's been shouting, and it's indeed the butter which became their secret sauce! It's impressive how the simple meat, butter, cornichons combo could turn out that tasty. If we had to choose one, our pick was the prosciutto one just because it's more salty so it balanced the butter well. We pre-ordered to be secure that we're not spending long time waiting but the time we arrived on Sunday noon it's not like insanely busy. We waited a bit for the seat at the side patio, and could quickly get one. And ofc, we didn't skip their almond croissant!
Although I probably wont be back, as $22 per sandwich is a little steep for me, overall the food was really good. Parking is limited but my husband and I found a spot not terribly far and walked up to the super cute and clean window. We ordered the Omelette Sandwich and Daniel's Favorite. The Omelette Sandwich had a tad muted flavor and was dry, but was overall tasty; I just about destroyed the roof of my mouth with the bread. The eggs were really light and perfectly cooked though. My husbands sandwich was better, it had butter on it which greatly helped the dry factor and the salty prosciutto was perfection. Portions were okay for the price point. It came out in a reasonable amount of time considering it's made to order.
I don't really care for baguettes or sándwiches with a lot of meat- this has both and I'm surprisingly obsessed. The flavors were so good/ different than what I'm used to. Service was fast and friendly and they have a seating area partially outside on the left.
Drove by on my way home from the city and found no line and easy parking. Grabbed a jambon buerre and Daniel's favorite before hitting the traffic-laden freeway. I really adore simplicity and that's exactly what the jambon is. A great baguette, lots of flavorful French butter, shaved jambon and some cornichons. I do wish there was more cornichons to help offset the butter and ham, but that's a small quibble. It's a sandwich and a darned good one. I found the Daniel's Favorite with prosciutto too rich and salty for my liking. It was good, but I'm more a fan of less is more in this case.
My sandwich was great. Everything I expected. I am a huge baguette fan and this one I will be back for.
Been wanting to go to Maison Matho for the longest! I had the Pink Praline Latte Hot and it was amazing! I would come back for this alone. Also got Ham n Cheese croissant. The exterior was amazing with cheesy crunchy edges and buttery layers but the ham was a lil in dryer side. Overall 5/5, staff was so nice. Will try one of the signature baguette sandwiches next time. Street Parking, cards accepted
Located down Melrose, you will find a small stand tucked off to the side. Don't blink or you might miss it--I almost did. Once you find it, though, you'll be glad you did. The menu is distinctly French, featuring fun specialty drinks and thoughtfully crafted dishes. My friend and I ordered the Omelette with Trout Roe specialty sandwich ($27) and split half of the classic Jambon Beurre ($12 half / $23 full). I was very tempted to add a pastry, but I'm glad I didn't--this was more than enough food for two. Both sandwiches were delicious and served on their incredible house-made baguette. Honestly, I could eat the baguette alone and be happy. The omelette sandwich was quite messy, so grab plenty of napkins. The French omelette itself was perfectly cooked--light, fluffy, with a soft center. I might have preferred a roe with a bit more pop, but the trout roe worked fine. The Jambon Beurre was everything you would expect from this French classic: a thick slab of salty butter, a generous amount of ham, and tangy cornichons to finish it off. Next time, I may ask for extra cornichons. There is a small patio area with tables, plus a couple along the sidewalk. That said, the sandwiches hold up well for takeaway. Since everything appears to be made to order, expect a bit of a wait. All in all, the sandwiches were excellent, and I will definitely be back to try more of the menu.
An interesting spot with a small menu but lots of personality! While I was around Hollywood, I stopped by here for a quick lunch. I got the Daniel's favorite sandwich (Prosciutto di parma, butter & cornichons on their own baguette) and it was so delicious and very unique. The sandwich is also a very good size and the baguette is yummy as well. The service is relatively fast from the window and most of the seating is outside. There isn't much, but I got lucky and landed a seat when some folks left.
1 year ago
Ordered three items. Omelette sandwich, almond croissant and a pink praline latte. All were delicious! So good! I'll be back for more! One minor inconvenience for me is finding parking. read more
1 year ago
Everything is great. Nice!Food's taste is original I feel I am in a little cozy town in south of France. Chef Daniel puts his heart into his changing menu making them taste as if you are in Michelin type. Highlight is homemade baguette that is unparalleled anywhere in the western hemisphere. Epic experience for street kiosk! Reasonable prices for such high quality and delicious product. Don't pass by when you are in East Hollywood. Grab a piece of heaven. Thank you Daniel. Slava Ukraine and Viva La France! Yana and Farhad read more
10 months ago
Oh my god. This is without a doubt one of the best sandwiches in LA. I was worried whether they would be sold out of anything since I showed up half hour before close but they still had the Daniel's Favorite and a basket of pastries available so I added on a croissant as well! Total for a half sandwich and pastry was $15. Service is great, I was helped by a cashier and then handed my bag by who I assume is Chef Daniel Matho himself less than 3 minutes after ordering. I dig into that sandwich right away and lord have mercy... THIS is a sandwich! Not full of extras like oil and vinegar, a dozen different meats, fluffed up with lettuce... simple bread butter meat and cornichons. The bread is phenomenal. Just the right Christine's and chew, with an immense baguette scent that just sends you to another world. The prosciutto wasn't salty, thinly sliced and piled high. The cornichons are sharp but crunchy and balance well. And all that delicious butter, yum!! Sadly the croissant wasn't as great as I expected, it was still good but not a top croissant for me as it was a bit dry and although better than 99% of places in LA, I wouldn't come back for it. All in all, a SOLID well deserved 5/5 stars for that sandwich that I can not wait to come back for again. read more
9 months ago
I have driven by this place many times, Saw a long line of people, and l finally stopped. I had the egg sandwich, a pistachio croissant and a latte. The bread for the sandwich was delicious and freshly made, which caused the eggs sandwich to be delicious. The pistachio paste inside the croissant was OK. But the croissant itself was amazing, The latte with sweet, which is perfect for my taste. I will definitely stop by to try something else. Parking to be hectic, but it's worth it. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
The jamon beurre is simple, but delicious. The bred, butter and ham are all really good quality. $18 is a lot for a sandwich, but I would treat myself once in a while for it. Also the portions pretty considerable, the half was fine for me for one sitting. We also got the rilette and prosciutto sandwich. The pork rilette was just okay. Herbs were the main seasoning but it didn't feel like enough imo. Definitely more of a takeout place. The seating is very minimal, a small covered patio area with a few tables. There were also some benches, but the street is very busy so it's not that pleasant to eat at. Their pastries are also supposed to be very good along with the praline which is love to try next time around. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
Jambon!! A bread, thick spread of butter w/thinly sliced ham and pickles. Seems so simple, yet so good. This place made it just right. I do prefer a softer bread tho. I am telling you...if you're going to eat anything that you're spreading butter on, you need to make sure you put a thick layer of butter. It just tastes so much better. The pink praline latte w/oat milk was lovely. It was well balanced. Not overly creamy and not too sweet. Note: Never leave this type of sandwich overnight. I finished half and placed the other half in the fridge. It became really hard. The pickles that I didn't take out made the ham, butter, and bread sour. Eat it all or share it. If you save it, it will only go in the trash. read more
2 years ago
There was a small wait on a Sunday morning especially since the sandwiches are made fresh. The baguette has a nice crunch, the meat slices are fresh, the butter adds a nice bite and creaminess, and the cornichons added a nice crunch and saltiness. Overall, I think it was a good sandwich but does lack a bit more. I think if you're looking for a very simple sandwich where each ingredient shines, this is it but it depends on which sandwich you chose given the different meats. read more
simple, delicious sandwiches. tried the jambon beurre, daniel's favorite, and bresaola. i could eat their beurre sandwiches every day. i wasn't a huge fan of parisian food when i visited, but i do remember their bread, cheese, and beurre being immaculate. maison is probably the closest i've found serving those foods here in LA. the beurre in the sandwiches is soft in texture and taste. daniel's favorite just switches out the jambon for prosciuotto. tastes are subtle and delicate here. love the cornichons even though i generally don't like pickles in my sandwiches. bread is perfectly hard (but not overly) and quality. while i was waiting, someone came by to ask if they sold their bread separately, i guess some people find it that good (they don't sell their bread separately though). the prosciutto and jambon were also high quality. bresaola had a little more unique flavors and brighter if you want something outside of the jambon beurre flavor profile. ice coffee was decent. i'll definitely try the omelet sandwich next time. people seem to also love their pastries as well, but they were already sold out when i went. sandwiches took about 15 minutes to prepare late afternoon on the weekend. they do run out of sandwiches so call in or go in early enough. service was efficient, nice, and brought out the orders to customers. there's a little covered outdoor patio area for those who want to dine in. street parking only. gem. will be back. update: the omelet sandwich is delicious as well. perfectly scrambled fluffy egg complemented by that great bread. read more
2 years ago
You can tell they put a lot of passion and care to their food. I normally get their omelette. The eggs are perfectly cooked. Fluffy, soft and a little wet. Sometimes I'd like to add ham, a side of cornichon, and jam. The baguette they use is made fresh each morning and perfectly baked. Don't get me started with their pastries. Their croissants are amazing. I've brought a bunch of friends to Maison and they say it's the best they've ever had. Go check them out. It's a small outdoor space, the food can take a little bit of waiting but if you order online, you'll save some time. They have a few chairs and tables to sit on but I like to take it to go and eat at a nearby park. The owner, Daniel and his staff are friendly. read more
2 years ago
Let me start off by saying that the baguette is very crispy, good stuff. The omelette sandwich was messy. You bit into it and the omelette would squeeze out...had to chase the omelette. But it was tasty. I would have ratter have the omelette and baguette separate and eat it with fork. Jambon Beurre, the ham sandwich: I was not impressed. Seemed like store bought deli ham with butter and baguette. There is limited seating and you are literally on Melrose so the noise from traffic is inevitable. The staff were very attentive and helpful with the menu. Most likely I will give them another try and try their other menu items. read more
1 year ago
2/21/2023 First time here. Found on Yelp Search. Yelp is cutting off my long review, so keeping it as short as possible. Went yesterday (Monday). - FAVORITES - JAMBON BEURRE The standard of all French sandwiches. Highly recommend if you ever crave a good French sandwich! Absolutely delicious! Thinly sliced Parisian-style ham, lots of French butter, sliced cornichons and lightly sprinkled black pepper. HALF DANIEL'S FAVORITE Half sandwich. Generous slices of proscuitto di parma, sliced cornichons and a thick coating of creamy French butter slathered on baguette. This was a dream! So delicious! This one was my favorite! HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT Good ham and cheese filling. It definitely had those good flavors that you expect from a ham & cheese croissant. The Parisian style ham was delicious. The Comté cheese was good. Nice, crispy, flakiness too. I would get this again. Heat up in the toaster oven! CROISSANT Buttery and crispy. Not overly crunchy either. My biggest surprise was how fluffy it was inside too! Not dried out! Some bad ones are dry inside even on the day of purchase. But this one was really good! Really enjoyed the regular croissant over all the other flavors. This would be enjoyable with a simple tea or coffee. Really enjoyed this! Best when reheated in toaster oven! - NOT GOOD - OMELETTE SANDWICH A French-style omelette with Comté cheese on baguette. Don't get me wrong, the omelette was delicious, but bread was tough to eat! Prefer omelette to be served separately from the bread. Maison Matho's biggest minus with their sandwiches is their baguette. Bread was too chewy. Some parts of the baguette was rock hard and anyone attempting to bite into would most likely break a tooth! Wish Maison Matho can develop a better baguette because their French sandwiches are an absolute delight! I love Vietnamese-style French baguettes and if they did something a bit more closer to it without breaking any rules to making French bread, I would be happy. Something that's lightly crispy and crunchy, yet soft inside without the bread being too chewy and hard to eat. Please do something about the baguettes! Your customers will thank you! CHOCOLATE CROISSANT This had dark chocolate as the filling. It was good, but wish they used semi-sweet instead. As a chocoholic, I love all chocolates, especially dark chocolate. But I think croissant fillings need a little bit more sweetness. PINK PRALINE BRIOCHE BUN & BROWN SUGAR BRIOCHE BUN Two different brioche buns. Both were of medium-hardness, not soft nor fluffy. Filling was minimal. Nothing good to write about. Did not enjoy these brioche buns. Not good. MELROSE FOG At first sip, it tasted bland. It was a hint of something floral and Earl Grey, a little bit of almond flavor, but barely any flavor overall. Just a watered down, cold drink. Ice was melting quickly. Tasted only the orange blossom flavor at the end. LOCATION / PARKING / SEATING / On Melrose + Harvard Find the orange sign! Not easy to find. It's a tiny bakery café. It is basically on the sidewalk. So you have to awkwardly wait for your order on the sidewalk. Also, if you take a few steps back, cars are passing through. The location is at an odd neighborhood surrounded by old houses with zero charm. Has no indoor seating. You place your order online or from the window outside. A tiny bar seating with two barstools right in front of the order and pick-up window. There are also two small round tables in front of a bench at the side of the bakery café. I saw people sitting and eating there so casually, as if it was no big deal. Parking is all street parking and hard to find. CUSTOMER SERVICE / WAIT TIME / ORDERS ONLINE You have the option to order online and choose a pick-up time, so I did just that. My order was large, so there was a long wait. Customer service was decent. No attitude or rudeness. Everyone was nice. Just wish the wait time wasn't so long. Inspite of everything said, I do wish to come back and try other pastries that weren't available that day. And the Jamon Beurre and Daniel's Favorite is worth returning for! read more
Ehhh I wasn't super impressed by this place. I think I had way higher expectations purely based on the photos. The sandwich's are ok but definitely not great, the ratio of meat to bread is kind of crazy. But what really got me is that most of these sandwiches are just butter and meat! And if you want anything else like cheese for example it's an extra almost $5! I had to pay an extra $2 for more cornichons to break up the sandwich because I barely got any as you can see in the photo. The sandwiches themselves are already extremely overpriced, where they're practically charging the price for a full sandwich for only half. The service also wasn't great, seemed pretty pretentious and like they didn't wanna be there. Lastly, this place is just a little stand. There's no indoor seating and only a couple outdoor tables and chairs. So for the price I'd definitely go somewhere else. read more
I really like this style of French style baguettes since the ones at Dominque Ansel are my favorite. Unfortunately DA is longer in LA, I was searching for alternative. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find one that is comparable. I saw this place pop up on Instagram and was really curious and it looks like it was comparable to DA. They were able to call in our order so we can pick up I know this location has really bad parking so I wanted to make sure I could just get there and pick up the sandwiches. I was really excited to try them. We got Two of their most popular sandwiches. Pretty easy through the counter. We got home and opened our package. The sandwiches look OK but the presentation was not that great. It looked like they just stuffed the meat into the sandwiches and really didn't have any present at all. The sandwiches tasted OK and not very memorable we probably won't be coming back. read more
2 years ago
Absolutely any and all of the positive reviews you've read or heard about this spot... it's all true! I ordered the jambon beurre sandwich, an iced latte, a plain croissant, a chocolate croissant, and an almond croissant. All of them were très magnifique! Expect a bit of a wait. They are creating magic back there. It is on a busy street, with a small patio and a few chairs. But that doesn't matter. Don't sleep on this spot. You won't be disappointed!!! Added pic of my sandwich. Forgot to take pics of the croissants! read more
3 years ago
7 months ago
Delicious! I tried their omelette sandwich which essentially is a buttery french omelette topped with chives and served in a fresh baguette. Their vegan kouign amann is divine. Despite it being vegan, the layers of pastry and sweet and savory notes were well-balanced. I ordered online for pick-up which was approximately a 20-minute wait on a weekend morning. There's street parking available nearby. Unfortunately no indoor seating, but there's a bench and few seats available immediately outside Maison Matho. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Very good sandwich. Chewy bread. Lotta butter. Meat was delicious. Enjoyed the cornichons. read more
I saw they had a vegan Kouign-amann here and knew this was a must. I have passed by this little place many times and finally decided to check out the menu online. There wasn't a line to it was the perfect time to order my brunch. The half spaghetti squash sandwich was filling and big enough. It was filled with so many textures and flavors on the awesome bread. They didn't have the pasty basket out so I asked the cashier and she brought out a heavenly assortment of things to choose from. I knew i already came for the vegan Kouign-amann so I was set on that. The top looked burned but it wasn't at all. It was flaky and the middle was soft and delicious. The pink praline latte was all full of flavor. After I ordered the sandwich was prepared from scratch and the chefs in the tiny kitchen all wear the official hats and uniforms. This is definitely an authentic place and I need to try everything in the pastry basket. Parking: side streets and on the main street Seating: only outdoor seating Prices: $3-$20 Dietary options: vegan options and alternative milks available Ambiance: cute and casual read more
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Super dainty walk-up counter shop on Melrose Ave. Nice to stop by to pick up coffee, pastries, and sandwiches on the go! They do have small outdoor seats but I would suggest to get takeout and go on a picnic! Friendly service as well. There tends to be a line on weekends and the food takes quite a bit of time so be prepared! The sandwiches were impeccable. The butter, ham, pickles, and the bread were just top-notch. Although the bread was a bit hard go break into it is super duper fresh, cruncy, and delicious. I swear I could just munch on their butter whole - so smooth, silky, and so flavorful. Be aware, the two have very similar taste so might opt for a different two next time but regardless loved them both. I didn't love their Praline pastry as much so might skip on that next time. Would love to come back soon to try other sandwiches! read more
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4770 Melrose Ave
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