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Came here for a Saturday breakfast with friends. I got the breakfast sandwich with a side of breakfast potatoes and a mimosa. The sandwich was very tasty. Potatoes were okay. Maybe a bit overcooked. Love that it was a large potion. Our servers were friendly and checked on us often. Overall a good experience, and I would come back again!
Staff was super friendly and I love that they have outdoor seating. The sweet potato fries were undercooked and the Petite Italian Egg dish was so bland. Do not get the petite Italian egg dish. There is no flavor, the eggs were overcooked, and the bread was burned and wasn't good. BUT the meal was salvaged with their metro special banana pancakes. These pancakes were perfectly fluffy and stuffed and topped with bananas and some caramel sauce. So good and is the reason I am eating this place so high.
Located right under a Travelodge. There is a parking structure next door but I'm not sure if you can park there unless you are staying at the hotel. We found some street parking but it's definitely challenging. They have a few spots outside and plenty of seating inside. We were greeted warmly and got sat at our table. First thing I noticed was that the prices were high. Maybe it's because it's LA or it's under a hotel, but I was still shocked. Pork sausage and bacon: 2.5/5: I asked the bacon to be crispy, but it still came out soft. The pork sausage was good. Glad it wasn't small given the price ($6). Strawberry pancakes: 3/5, I liked how there were strawberries on the inside. They were fluffy and soft but nothing stood out. Breakfast sandwich: 3/5, My boyfriend said it was okay. Majority of the sandwich was egg and it was overwhelming. Good amount of food tho. There's definitely better breakfast spots around. Happy I got to try it but I won't go back.
The service staff was very friendly. We went on a Sunday morning, it was busy and waited a little for our food. The food was great! We had a couple of the scramble plates and French toast. Although it was busy, we were able to hear each other and have a conversation.
Came Monday morning and got seated quick. Servers are really accommodating and quick! breakfast sandwich, 4/5: Huge portions and has all the fixins. There was also a plum inside the chunky avo/salsa? Overall good taste, but it's just wasn't crave worthy... the side potatoes were thinly sliced and pan fried, so delicious! Even the slices that weren't crsipy were so goooodd; this should be how all potatoes are cooked, much better than tots, fries, or wedges. All the dishes came with a side of cataloupe, which was so sweet and a nice touch.
One of the best breakfast spots on the west side. Get the banana pancakes! Service is always spot on. Tons of street parking.
Happy Sunday Fun Day All! Another Beautiful Delicious Well Rounded Breakfast. Metro Team Is On Their Game! All Hands Down! Thank you! Completely Satisfied!
I honestly wasn't expecting much from Metro Cafe since it was right under our hotel and it wasn't on our itinerary but I am so glad to have gave them a try. Everything we ordered was delicious including the California Omelette, Italian Omelette, and French Toast. All the ingredients in both the omelettes tasted light and fresh. I usually prefer savory foods but the French Toast was surprisingly my favorite. The pieces of toast were thick and crispy and felt like such a treat with the butter and syrup. The space felt a little tight but the service was amazing. Our coffees and waters were consistently being filled to the point that I had to stop them to prevent waste. We even got a discount for staying at the hotel above. Highly recommended!
Yummy food, friendly service- Rogelio is the best!! Always gives a warm greeting and very attentive server. We have become regulars- we love this place!!
Found this place through a Google search for "breakfast". I got lucky that there was parking in front and it wasn't very busy. I was seated quickly but it went downhill from there. I waited to order, waited for coffee refill that I didn't get, and then had to go ask for my check. It's a nice, clean place. The prices are tourist prices but I have to say my food was DELICIOUS. I ordered an omelet and it came with potatoes that were brilliant, toast, and a piece of cantaloupe. I ate it all. I'll probably go back for the food when I'm in that area and maybe the service will be a little better.
I went there for the buttermilk pancakes and it's was very delicious and filling. The servers were on top of their job and made sure I was well served. The place is next to a hotel so guest can just walk to it. Seating is indoor or outdoor. Pretty decent crowd, but not too crowded.
4 months ago
Great place for brunch, small restaurant & patio seating with shade umbrellas! They have parking right next to the restaurant, very convenient and free! Pet friendly, which they have to add it to their features on this app. Since they have patio seating and also will be a plus for them. We order their banana pancakes they were 7/10 not very fluffy but their Italian omelette was 10/10 I wanted to order the kale lemonade but maybe next time , i would definitely come back here for their omelettes. Pretty nice service, they were very fast and attentive with our needs and provided us a water bowl for my dog. read more
i came with a group of friends on labor day for breakfast, and it wasn't too busy. we were seated quickly and given a table outside. the service was fairly decent, but nothing spectacular - it was slow at times, but not too bad. i ordered the ranchera fresca (2 over medium eggs with avo salsa plus potatoes and toast). the price was reasonable - it was on the cheaper side compared to the omelettes. the eggs were cooked perfectly, and the chunky avocado salsa added lots of flavor and texture that i loved. the potatoes were unseasoned, so i had to add my own salt and pepper. the plate also came with a melon/honeydew, which was super refreshing. thankfully, there's a free parking lot right next to the cafe, but it can be busy since it's shared with the travelodge right on top of it. there was plenty of seating outside, but the cafe looked smaller on the inside. toward brunch time, there were lots more people waiting for seating, so if you plan to come here, come early! read more
Great breakfast joint offering excellent quality ingredients. Eggs were perfect, avocado fresh, bread toasted just right! And to add.. service was great. The only few things to that were a bit tough was parking and the $9 oj! So ambiance is so so as Its at the Travel Lodge so its somewhat busy. Other than that great breakfast spot! read more
3 months ago
Came here for a Saturday breakfast with friends. I got the breakfast sandwich with a side of breakfast potatoes and a mimosa. The sandwich was very tasty. Potatoes were okay. Maybe a bit overcooked. Love that it was a large potion. Our servers were friendly and checked on us often. Overall a good experience, and I would come back again! read more
22 days ago
Staff was super friendly and I love that they have outdoor seating. The sweet potato fries were undercooked and the Petite Italian Egg dish was so bland. Do not get the petite Italian egg dish. There is no flavor, the eggs were overcooked, and the bread was burned and wasn't good. BUT the meal was salvaged with their metro special banana pancakes. These pancakes were perfectly fluffy and stuffed and topped with bananas and some caramel sauce. So good and is the reason I am eating this place so high. read more
Located right under a Travelodge. There is a parking structure next door but I'm not sure if you can park there unless you are staying at the hotel. We found some street parking but it's definitely challenging. They have a few spots outside and plenty of seating inside. We were greeted warmly and got sat at our table. First thing I noticed was that the prices were high. Maybe it's because it's LA or it's under a hotel, but I was still shocked. Pork sausage and bacon: 2.5/5: I asked the bacon to be crispy, but it still came out soft. The pork sausage was good. Glad it wasn't small given the price ($6). Strawberry pancakes: 3/5, I liked how there were strawberries on the inside. They were fluffy and soft but nothing stood out. Breakfast sandwich: 3/5, My boyfriend said it was okay. Majority of the sandwich was egg and it was overwhelming. Good amount of food tho. There's definitely better breakfast spots around. Happy I got to try it but I won't go back. read more
1 month ago
9 months ago
The service staff was very friendly. We went on a Sunday morning, it was busy and waited a little for our food. The food was great! We had a couple of the scramble plates and French toast. Although it was busy, we were able to hear each other and have a conversation. read more
Came Monday morning and got seated quick. Servers are really accommodating and quick! breakfast sandwich, 4/5: Huge portions and has all the fixins. There was also a plum inside the chunky avo/salsa? Overall good taste, but it's just wasn't crave worthy... the side potatoes were thinly sliced and pan fried, so delicious! Even the slices that weren't crsipy were so goooodd; this should be how all potatoes are cooked, much better than tots, fries, or wedges. All the dishes came with a side of cataloupe, which was so sweet and a nice touch. read more
6 months ago
Happy Sunday Fun Day All! Another Beautiful Delicious Well Rounded Breakfast. Metro Team Is On Their Game! All Hands Down! Thank you! Completely Satisfied! read more
2 years ago
I honestly wasn't expecting much from Metro Cafe since it was right under our hotel and it wasn't on our itinerary but I am so glad to have gave them a try. Everything we ordered was delicious including the California Omelette, Italian Omelette, and French Toast. All the ingredients in both the omelettes tasted light and fresh. I usually prefer savory foods but the French Toast was surprisingly my favorite. The pieces of toast were thick and crispy and felt like such a treat with the butter and syrup. The space felt a little tight but the service was amazing. Our coffees and waters were consistently being filled to the point that I had to stop them to prevent waste. We even got a discount for staying at the hotel above. Highly recommended! read more
5 months ago
Yummy food, friendly service- Rogelio is the best!! Always gives a warm greeting and very attentive server. We have become regulars- we love this place!! read more
5 months ago
Found this place through a Google search for "breakfast". I got lucky that there was parking in front and it wasn't very busy. I was seated quickly but it went downhill from there. I waited to order, waited for coffee refill that I didn't get, and then had to go ask for my check. It's a nice, clean place. The prices are tourist prices but I have to say my food was DELICIOUS. I ordered an omelet and it came with potatoes that were brilliant, toast, and a piece of cantaloupe. I ate it all. I'll probably go back for the food when I'm in that area and maybe the service will be a little better. read more
I went there for the buttermilk pancakes and it's was very delicious and filling. The servers were on top of their job and made sure I was well served. The place is next to a hotel so guest can just walk to it. Seating is indoor or outdoor. Pretty decent crowd, but not too crowded. read more
2 years ago
I came here for a quiet breakfast my last day in LA and it was an enjoyable experience. I parked down the street (free street parking that day) and was one of the few customers in the morning so was seated quickly. I'm not a big breakfast fan but sometimes if I'm in the mood a hearty breakfast will warm me right up. I ordered their petite Italian toast, which was scrambled egg seasoned nicely on bread, along with a side of sausage and a matcha latte. Definitely more than I usually eat on a weekday morning but it was nice to enjoy my food in a serene corner that was great for people-watching. There are seats outside as well if you prefer to consume your food outdoors with a breeze. The matcha latte was just the right size, giving me a little boost without making me feel too wired. Prices were standard for cafes in this area. The only downside is that there wasn't any WiFi, making this cafe not an ideal place to do work. However, if you're here to have conversation over a good meal, you'll probably enjoy the food and atmosphere. read more
2 years ago
Stayed at Travelodge Culver City during my stay in LA and Metro Cafe was right below it. Usually hotel lobby food are not good, but to our surprise this place is amazing! Although, the ownership seems to be separate, the hotel offers a $10 voucher to the cafe. The cafe has outdoor and indoor seating, but we requested indoor as the outdoor was right on the sidewalk. The prices for the food was reasonable but the orange juice for $9 was quite steep for me and I did not get to try it. My sister and my boyfriend did order the coffee though and it was unlimited refills. Amongst 4 people, we shared two omelettes and a French toast since everyone was not a pancake person. The Italian and California omelettes were both equally as good and I would order both each time. The cheese and tomatoes in the Italian was so good! And so was the avocados and spinach in the California. The French toast did not disappoint as well. Very fluffy and went perfectly well with the homemade raspberry jam and syrup. Would definitely come back if I'm in town again! Also, Lupe was very attentive and provided excellent service throughout our meal! read more
11 months ago
Love love love this restaurant. Excellent service, reasonable prices and delicious food The French toast is amazing - the absolute best!! read more
Quick service to sit. Free parking lot in back too. Outside is nice if you don't mind hearing cars drive by! Food was delicious. I liked the bananas on the pancakes but the pancakes aren't anything special. Potatoes were decent but not my favorite type. read more
7 months ago
I went here on a Saturday morning for brunch. Service was great and friendly staff! Food was okay. Basic pancakes, omelettes, and sandwiches. Nothing stood out bad or very good food wise. Pancakes were large and fluffy. The breakfast sandwich was enjoyable and very filling. I would recommend this place for a casual al fresco brunch. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
I came here on a Saturday morning with my boyfriend - we were seated immediately inside, no reservation was needed! Allllll of the wait staff were so so kind, we had multiple different people constantly checking on us and ensuring we were doing okay, it was just so thoughtful! I ordered the California Scramble, subbed potatoes for fruit and added cheddar cheese, and a freshly squeezed orange juice. The number one thing that stood out to me was how FRESH my entire meal tasted. Like it had the freshness of someone having just picked these veggies from a garden out back, it honestly took me off guard! I absolutely LOVED it. From the juice to my fruit and veggies in my scramble, not a single ounce of freshness was spared. This was seriously a job well done for me. As for the ambiance, it wasn't too loud at all! We opted to sit inside only because it was cold outside but I felt the volume was totally reasonable inside. For 2 meals with 2 drinks, we spent a little over $60 and came home with leftovers! Parking is just a little tricky but that's Los Angeles for ya. read more
9 months ago
Metro Cafe is one of the few places in LA where the menu is strong for breakfast/brunch, weekday lunch, or date night. The staff really care about this local gem! read more
Breakfast here is amazing! The spinach and garlic scramble was so garlicky and delicious The fresh fruit cup did not disappoint. Fresh fruit side--seems like such a non-issue but Metro's is a big deal! Fresh raspberries, pomegranate, persimmon, pineapple...so unexpectedly seasonal and really well done. read more
1 year ago
Do you like pancakes? Of course you do, you're not a weirdo. Also, do you also like bananas? I'm not talking them regular joints. I'm talking bout the sautéed ones. Those sweet mfs. Yes? Well I want to personally welcome you to paradise. Take a seat, kick back, and enjoy the ride. Tbh I don't know wtf I'm talking about, but these pancakes were fire. Definitely sweet, so if that's not your thing, stay clear. But if you're part of the sweet tooth gang, dive in. They're also "house special", which made me feel extra fancy. I did something I don't think I've ever done before... I ate a pancake without syrup *gasp* I know I know, absolute insanity. But as you can see, there is an abundance of banana sauce that comes with the meal, so syrup in this case (and only this case) is optional. read more
1 year ago
Came to Metro Cafe a couple times for brunch and my experiences have been solid. The place isn't very spacious so expect a wait on weekends. There are a handful of tables inside and can feel a bit tight. There are additional tables in the patio with some shade. I loved their Smoked Salmon Benedict ($21). I requested to add spinach, like the Florentine, and it was an ideal balance of veggies to protein ratio. Eggs were perfectly poached. The hollandaise sauce had fresh dill, which was a nice touch, but I still needed hot sauce for a little kick. The best part was that the muffin was still crispy during my first several bites! The hash browns that came with the dish were also on the crispy side. Their French Toast ($16) is a must! You can also get it as a half order and it's plenty! The brioche bread is made in house and the cut is super thick and soft! Great espresso and friendly service as well. Metered street parking available in the area. read more
Ambiance: it's a popular brunch place located on a busy street, they have very packed indoor seating and outdoor tables are set up on the street with umbrellas, the restroom was so gross, messy trash and wet floor Service: the service was quite slow and staff working here had terrible attitude, it literally took 45 minutes from ordering to getting food, let alone their food is so gross, I found a piece of hair on the egg and didn't bother, but then later found mold pieces of fruits on another plate and asked to replace the fruit, not even requesting a replacement of the entire dish or cancel the order, the manger or probably the owner was so annoyed without apologizing but basically said I could just pick it out. I was upset for a place with terrible service and even more shocked that they don't even pay the very basic attention to their food cleanliness and overall sanitation Food & Drink: variety of choices and standard brunch items FRENCH TOAST - ** Thick slices of our house-made brioche bread served with house-made raspberry jam, add fruit, the toast was undercooked, very wet and mushy inside BREAKFAST SANDWICH - *** Scrambled eggs bacon, Swiss cheese, shredded kale and chunky avocado salsa, average taste DRIP COFFEE - *** average taste Price: large portions and ordinary quality, expect $25+ per person, seriously not worth the waiting time and experience, I wouldn't come back or suggest this place to friends read more
The food here was amazing! I've been to many brunch spots and this is one of the better ones. I highly recommend the banana pancakes and salmon Benedict. The potatoes that come with the Benedict were surprisingly good. Came here on a Saturday late afternoon and the wait wasn't that bad. I was second on the list and got seated within 5 minutes. The food took a while to prepare, about 15 minutes. This is a family spot and kid friendly. The staff here is cool. I did street meter parking. I had no issues finding parking however I can foresee it being a problem for others! They close at 3 pm for brunch and open again at 6pm for dinner. As for reservations, they do not take reservations for brunch and only take reservations for dinner. The restaurant was located on the sidewalk merged with a travel lodge incase people can't find it. read more
Had a great time here, the staff was very nice and accommodating. The tofu scramble with egg was good, but it definitely needed salt. It was loaded with veggies and came with sourdough toast, despite the lack of salt it was delicious. We also got the ham and cheese omelette, which was good. The banana pancakes were the absolute best! So huge and so yummy, filled with bananas in the pancakes and on top and the sauce was so good! Would definitely get the pancakes again! read more
Great brunch place that can get very busy on a Sunday. We waited maybe 20 mins after putting name down on the waitlist for a table of 5. They have some unique breakfast platters on the menu. I opted in for Serbia Americano which contains: - Two toasters (you can choose bread type. I chose sour dough). - Scrambled egg with tomatoes and bacon - 3 slices of pork (an acquired taste and too salty for me) - Hash brown - 3 generous portions of mozzarella. Love it! - 1 bite of cantaloupe Definitely a filling meal even after our morning hike! Service was fast and friendly. I would come back in future. read more
1 year ago
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11188 Washington Pl
Culver City, CA 90232
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There's a bunch of street meters that you can pay until 6 then it's free after, or you can park in the travel lodge parking lot for free.
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