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Metro Cafe

4.4 (483 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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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.

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Alba C.

Great service, great food variety and clean restaurant. My fav dishes are avocado toast, pancakes and the French toast. We will trying this place for dinner.

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.

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.

Pancakes
Alvin M.

Had breakfast here and I must say....wow! Food was delicious, the eggs were so yellow and tasted amazing. I had an omelette and was very satisfied. We also ordered a side of the house pancakes and they were insanely good. 4 stars and not 5 because it did take some time for server to take our order. Will definitely come back.

Menu
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.

Johnny N.

I came to Metro Cafe in El Segundo with the fam for breakfast on my first day back in LA, and we were firing on all cylinders. As I pulled up, I saw my 11 month old nephew outside smiling at me from ear to ear. I have been fighting demons recently and hadn't seen him in a few months, and that smile was honestly all I needed. If they could bottle a baby's genuine smile and sell it, I think it could cure depression worldwide. 6 of us and 1 baby sat down in Metro, natural light flooding in from the huge windows as we caught up. Vibes were UP. The older I get, the more I see my peers having fractured family dynamics, so I'm beyond grateful to have such a great relationship with my Mom, Dad, brother, and sister in law. A true blessing. I locked in on my lifeblood order of 2 eggs any style with chicken sausage ($21). The thing about me is I just love ordering a breakfast I could easily make at home. Idk why, but a simple breakfast feeds my soul. Brings me back to homeostasis. I must note that $21 for this plate is STEEP, but the portion size was huge which was nice. The food was also phenomenal, but $21 for a basic breakfast still just doesn't sit right. We had a blast in here catching up, discussing hopes, dreams, aspirations, love, and how expensive a simple breakfast meal has become. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

French toast

This place was so worth the drive from the valley again. My friends and I needed to drop off our friend at LAX and we stumbled upon this cafe that was serving some good food. The waiter was so incredibly sweet and helpful with his recommendations. We all fell in love with the egg salmon Benedict that we're willing to come here every time for breakfast. Glad we were able to find this gem!

French Toast
Ariana S.

Decided to give this place a second try because my boyfriend wanted french toast. The last time we were here, he liked it. I decided to order the Nutella crepes with fruit and eggs/bacon/potatoes. They were okay. We got watermelon with our orders and the watermelon looked and tasted old. As for the french toast my boyfriend didn't even eat it, he cut it and the inside was still raw and it tasted too much like runny egg. He was grossed out and just didn't eat it at all. Why make the French toast that thick when it isn't even gonna cook right.... Mad that we came here again just for the french toast and it wasn't even worth it.

Lunch menu
Mechell G.

The French toast was mushy. Actually creamy. My husband ordered a side of toast and received a single thin slice. The bacon was scrawny but tasted really good. Overall I would return again but knowing the meal might have some misses. The service was fantastic. The ambiance was lively.

Metro Café's Veggie Frittata that I demolished!!! The side of potatoes was absolutely inspiring in taste and texture.
Kris G.

WOW! My husband and I have passed this spot many times seeing the happy customers inside, so we finally stepped in. This place is AMAZING! I had the Veggie Frittata and, no joke, when I say I had to hold back on INHALING this plate... I am not joking at all! The side potatoes are a whole new level of food pleasure. I barely paid attention to my husband (sorry babe!) because I was so wrapped up in my food ecstasy. (Think the When Harry Met Sally cafe scene. If you know, ya know.) The ambiance was simply perfect! We were treated so well by all staff, with many stopping by to refill our drinks or bring extra napkins at the simplest sign we may be in need. Everyone was so kind, respectful, and best of all welcoming. On our way out we noticed the beautiful couple next to us and they had ordered the French toast. My mouth dropped at the MASSIVE portion of the delectable plate in between them. I guess the wife noticed my eyes bulging out in awe because she smiled and let me know that it is the BEST French toast in all of the South Bay. She also let me know that the full plate was enough to share between her and her husband with home fries on the side. I thanked her, apologized for my drool, and noted to try that order the next time I came in. I can barely wait to stop by again!!! Please stop by this gorgeous spot in El Segundo and treat your taste buds to a the beat meal you could ever hope for. Thank you so much, Metro Cafe staff, for making our visit an absolute pleasure. You all deserve to be celebrated for your service! xoxo

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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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