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    Metro Cafe

    4.4 (502 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Trini M.

    Made a quick stop for brunch after picking up my husband from the airport. I usually crave pancakes or French toast but somehow never end up ordering them. This time I went with the smoked salmon Benedict instead and was happy with the choice. (I honestly can't remember what my husband ordered since it was a late June) The lattes were great, both were exceptional. Service was excellent. I then regretted not having ordered their french toast as we were told it was their top selling dish. Solid spot for a casual brunch when you're nearby.

    Nelly L.

    Absolutely loved it here and so did my kiddo. Service was great and friendly, [[HIGHLIGHT]]indoor or outdoor seating available[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and [[HIGHLIGHT]]of course the gorgeous homes nearby.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What a cool little spot we walked into as soon as we exited LAX we were ready to eat.

    Hayden L.

    Great breakfast place! Service was fast and friendly. The Country Scramble was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a bright open dining room with big windows.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's on Grand Ave is downtown El Segundo. There's free street parking on Grand Ave.

    French toast was simply amazing..
    Terrance S.

    They always come through with a winner here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect location and great staff here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Open air and patio seating for great ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food choices are great with healthy options and pure deliciousness. Don't miss out on this one. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The beach is right down the street.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    BLT Avocado Sandwich
    Emily M.

    The sautéed banana pancakes were amazing. They were buttery and light and fluffy with do much flavor. BLT was pretty good, would have preferred a sourdough or wheat sliced bread over the ciabatta. Service was attentive and we had a lovely seat at the open air window

    Bacon and eggs
    Patty S.

    They have inside sitting and outside sitting as well. Parking is easy.... On the back. And service is amicable. The food is delicious. Please note portions are huge... so if you have a small appetite, you may want to share. The ambiance is peaceful and conducive to conversations. Overall, I highly do recommend.

    Sauteed Banana House Special
    Alyanna J.

    Came here on a Thursday when trying to find a brunch spot near LAX before a flight. This was a golden find. We ordered 3 "favorites" from the menu. The Avocado toast, El Segundo Omelette, and the Sautéed banana pancakes. I am not exaggerating when I say all 3 were delicious. Their portion size is beyond expectations. We were jaw dropped when they brought out the plates because they were huge; especially the Avocado Toast. The menu has one side for breakfast/brunch and another side for lunch. I haven't had the chance to try the lunch side but definitely will be coming back to. The El Segundo Omelette is great if you're a caramelized onion lover. As one, they did it perfect. The Sautéed Banana house pancakes are underrated. Never had anything like it at other restaurants. It's one you'd comeback for. The ambience is beautiful. Especially when it's nice and sunny making it a great brunch environment. Restaurant is super clean and neat. The workers are helpful. Overall a great experience. If you needed a brunch place before heading to LAX, I highly recommend. It's around 14 min from the airport.

    Cynthia Denice O.

    Sunny, Relaxing Brunch Spot I stopped by Metro Café in El Segundo for brunch with family, and we had a really lovely experience. The service was great, the atmosphere was bright and relaxing, and the open, sunny space made it an easy place to unwind. The food was delicious overall. The fresh fruit was amazing, and the strawberry mint lemonade was refreshing and delightful. The only small suggestion I'd make is for the Petit Italian -- the ciabatta slices were a bit too thick, and it made the dish a little messy to eat. Thinner slices would make it perfect. Other than that, everything was wonderful. Great service, great food, great vibe. I'd definitely come back again.

    Sautéed banana pancakes!  HOT in the middle... don't burn your tongue!   Also, best to SHARE!  Too big & indulgent for 1.
    Tom W.

    Great spot. Easy parking. Beachy-salt water fresh air, no LAX noise. Several dogs, but shockingly well-behaved. Unlike WeHo dogs. Had to self-sign the waiting list, but it went by fast. The Yelp pics of the infamous banana sauté pancakes brought me here... but I wish I would've SHARED them, and gotten a savory egg entree instead. Potatoes and chicken sausage were good. Nice staff. I'd go back, if I lived closer.

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    Charles S.

    Very beautiful location and great outside dinning. Expensive. 9 dollar orange juice! Watch out!. But what isn't these days in the South Bay. Food quality isn't there for the price . I ordered an omelette with mushroom and vegetables. I received eggs overcooked with mushroom and vegetable toppings thrown on top instead of cooked in. But not for children. Staff are instructed to stick to the menu and there are no exceptions. That's always a challenge with children . Service is slow and unresponsive.

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    Isabel Y.

    *Delayed post from July '25 We really enjoyed our meal and experience here at Metro Cafe! Free public parking is conveniently available next door in the garage. We sat outside and appreciated the large amount of shade provided by the umbrellas. The restaurant is an indoor, outdoor hybrid because the windows are huge and open completely to allow the sea breeze inside. TVs line the indoor walls with various sports games and real plants are sprinkled throughout the space. To start we ordered a cappuccino and a matcha latte, which both came out with a large amount of foam on top with latte art and a slice of brown sugar on the side. The smoked salmon benedict was delicious and went well with the egg muffins underneath. I recommend adding Cholula sauce to give the hollandaise a kick. There was a significant amount of salmon and I loved the tomatoes and fresh herbs on top. All the plates seemed to have large portions, but the French toast especially was massive! It's made with four giant brioche slices that are crunchy and crispy on the outside, yet spongy and moist in the middle from being properly soaked through. I think it would be better however to cut the slices in half because you would have a better ratio of crispy to spongey in every bite. The raspberry jam pairs well with the sweet meal because it's tart and adding the fresh fruit is a must because you need more textures and flavors to break up the monotony of eating sugar coated bread. I personally didn't need to use the syrup at all with how sweet and moist the bread already was, but they provide it for those with an extra sweet tooth.

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    Their French Toast is FIRE!!!! Their fries were also crispy and tasty. Will definitely be back.

    Strawberry Pancakes
    Amara M.

    If you're ever picking someone up or dropping someone off at LAX, this a great place nearby in a nice area to try! Firstly I love restaurants that have great indoor and outdoor seating and a lot of natural light, and this place happens to have both. Unfortunately I was too hungry to take pictures before I could take a few bites, but everything we ordered was excellent. One thing I did notice was how fresh the food was, even the eggs were pretty incredible, they were so fresh they were almost an orange color which I thought was unique. I'm also a person that likes to ask the servers or wait staff what they recommend and each item our server recommended was great. I normally hate making the drive to LAX, but now that I know this place is close by I think I'll hate it a lot less now.

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    Ask the Community - Metro Cafe

    Do they still have happy hour?

    Yes, we have Tuesday - Sunday, 5 pm-6 pm. Thank you!

    Do you take reservations for breakfast?

    I don't think so. Don't think it's necessary..lines usually not to long

    Do they allow dogs?

    Yes, outdoors.

    Can I bring my dogs on patio?

    Yes!

    What time does breakfast end?

    3pm

    Is this the same owner as the Metro Cafe on Washington?

    Yes! A Serbian gentleman by the name of, I believe, Sasha. He is so friendly and accommodating. I was surprised that after meeting me only once he remembered my name. 😊

    Same as the Metro Cafe in Culver City?

    Yes

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