Staff are very accommodating. Kind to our keiki…read more They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It is kind of hard to find street parking though. Food is worth it. We got the dirty fries, fried dumplings, chicken wings, and the bibimbap.

It's high time I reviewed this place. It is the go-to spot…read morefor a friend of mine and myself, who try come every few months or so. We've been doing that for a few years now, so that should tell you something right there. Our order is fairly consistent: we each start with a mimosa that comes in a highball glass, so one is usually all we need. Next, we share an order of kimchi biscuits (you get two). So delicious! Packed full of kimchi, bacon and cheddar cheese, it's a nice combo of flavors that play well together. The interior is usually soft and warm, with a nice crunchy crust. Top that with a smatter of the cinnamon butter that it comes with...yum! Our choice of entree varies, anything from avocado toast, to their kale and seaweed salad or any of their other selections they have from their brunch/lunch menu. On this outing, my friend and I both opted for the bibimbap. I opted for the pork bulgogi while my friend got the chicken version. It comes with a generous amount of carrots, zucchini, shiitake mushrooms and bean sprouts, and is topped with a runny, sunny side up egg that serves as an excellent sauce when you mix everything together, along with the gochujang sauce. We upgraded and got it with brown rice in the hot stone bowl. Worth it! The regular bibimbap is good, but when you mix in the crunchy crust that comes from the bottom of the stone bowl, you get an additional texture that makes the dish really stand out. The flavors already come together nicely, and the crunchy bits just enhance the experience. For dessert, we like to share the "lemon pie", which is actually a scoop of lemon gelato that comes in a glass that also includes graham crackers, topped with toasted marshmallows. A nice way to end the meal. And the staff! We usually either have Justin or Ann as our server, but everyone there is super friendly and helpful. They are consistently good at checking up on you and making sure you have everything you need. Just another 5 star reason of why we keep coming back!

I am a Forman's regular. I absolutely love coming to Forman's on a Sunday night and wrapping up the…read moreweekend here. If you need something to chase away your Sunday night blues, you've got to get down to Toluca Lake and come to Forman's. This is an upper crust, high-end whiskey tavern with excellent food and sumptuous alcohol and a beautiful beer garden. There is really no place like it. I just sat outside on a beautiful Sunday evening in the balmy weather, with a cocoa and coffee infused old-fashioned with a fig in my hand, watching the game and savoring a fried chicken salad with chunks of avocado and sliced red grapes in a buttermilk ranch dressing. I had generous bites of my husband's Hickory burger and seasoned fries. Service is friendly and the setting is relaxed and comfortable. You won't find more creative whiskey cocktails anywhere. Food is outstanding. It is elevated far beyond your usual bar. Some of my favorites include the following: - Ahi tuna salad - rosemary nuts - turkey club - fried chicken salad - Louisiana wings Other entrées include the beet salad, the grilled cheese sandwich, and the fish tacos, not to mention other burgers and sandwiches and salads and starters. Dog friendly, we love to bring our pug to Forman's! He always quite welcome! Forman's offers dog dishes and dog treats. Come beat the Sunday night blues. Eat, drink, watch sports, and enjoy life.

Update: Eva, I had really appreciated how quickly and…read moreprofessionally you had responded. It felt like a great way to handle it, however this edit feels pretty gross. It wasn't simple a "comment in passing," I can give you some pretty graphic details from the conversation, but I don't think they are appropriate for a restaurant review. Feel free to check footage to see how long I had to wait for a break in their "comment in passing." I don't love the implication that I'm either being untruthful or overestimating the seriousness of discussing children and intercourse in the same breath in this news cycle. I take it seriously, as do my family, friends and neighbors. I wish wholeheartedly you had just stuck with your first response. This used to be our neighborhood go-to, but after the strange interaction I had today, I probably won't be back. I approached the bar to order at three minutes before 3. This is notable because lunch ends at three, happy hour begins at three. There was no acknowledgment of my arrival, but no big deal. There was a man seated at the bar who was ready to order. Also fine. He asked if "this was a bar" and "do you have beer," and then said "it's happy hour, right? What's a minute or two." The female bartender with glasses says, "yeah, no problem." She pours his beer, processes his payment. Then, instead of approaching me to take my order, begins a bizarre conversation about middle schoolers having intercourse on school trips. Weird choice to make in our current social climate, but to each their own? While I waited for a break in their conversation, my dog said hi to another patron. As soon as I found an opportunity to speak, I asked if I could still get the lunch special. It was literally 3:01. I was told that since it was a minute after, it wasn't possible to even place the order, that the "button changes." So, the minute mattered for lunch, but not for happy hour. If we hadn't been discussing teenage coitus, the button still would have been accessible. I went elsewhere.

I was in the area because my friend was getting a colonoscopy. She said she's usually out of it…read moreand probably won't want to eat. I already had breakfast but she was feeling good and starving for Aeirloom. She ALWAYS gets the Sunny Sandwich with potatoes. Every single time. She LOVES it. Since I had my disappointing breakfast, I got Bread Friends. A huge assortment of toast with homemade jam. You can't go wrong with toast, especially artisan toast. Fantastic. Very fresh and homemade. It's a pretty large space on the corner. There is street parking and a small lot behind the restaurant. Our server was wonderful! He kept her Arnold Palmer filled and perfectly poured. She said they make their own tea.

Aeirloom Bakery has been in Toluca Lake over 10 years now and there is nothing not to like, except…read morethey are only open until 4 pm. Now, this is not just a bakery. It is an amazing restaurant with all organic food, all made to order and served with a smile. They are dedicated to serving only the finest organic foods and coffees. The place is just beautiful, inside and out and you will get the best service, be it if you eat there or go to the bakery area that is amazing. They have indoor and outdoor seating. You can get a meal there or eat their wonderful pastries. If my camera does not start working better I am going to throw it though a wall. There were some dishes I had or have had and asked if they could take a photo for me. They did better, they just directed me to where I could grab some of their amazing items. We have had them all. The bakery is the best. You will love their cakes and pastries. It is all just so great and never stale. I love any of their chocolate cakes. Their food is to die for. The only thing I did not love was their eggs because I did not like the bread it came with. I bet I could have changed it, but it was good. They have wonderful soft tacos and their salads are great. They even have burgers, but I have not tried them. They have a French toast that you can add whatever you want to and it is served so you put what you want on it. We love their benedicts. I have had one with scrambled eggs and a salad that was heaven. All of their fruit bowls are the best. They have something for everyone. Their prices are a tad high, but you get what you pay for, great organic food. ​What truly makes Aeirloom special is the community they have. Everyone is so nice and more than once we have seen the same people there.

Celebrated a friend's birthday here last night and it was a blast…read more Typical friday busy night. The bar has two TV's to watch sports with multiple couch and tables to hang out. Music was kinda loud that it was kinda hard to converse with friends. Bartenders we're nice, although it took awhile for our orders to be served. Quesadilla and garlic fries we're not bad choices. I Just can't say the same to the chicken tenders. Parking is residential so a little walk shouldn't be a problem. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to visit this bar again.

My friends and I were looking for a board game bar and this was the only one around us. It's under…read morenew management and needs a lot of help. Pros: free parking in the back, bartender is friendly, food is offered, space is large. Cons: food and drinks were bad, games were minimal, damaged, with pieces everywhere, staff was off putting Examples: - my friend ordered a hot chocolate and said it was the worst she's ever had. The water to powder ratio made it more like tea. She asked for more powder. They brought out a Swiss Miss packet, and made passive aggressive comments about how they were going above and beyond for her and they should charge her double (she's not a picky person so for her to complain you know it's bad) - we only found three games in the place but they were small plastic things like flick the ball into the hoop with all pieces out of the boxes and laying randomly under a tv tray behind a bar table - the food wasn't very good - the waiter didn't remember he needed my payment for the two hours I was there - the menu was basically non existent because their fryer was down and so they couldn't offer most items - it was dark and hard to see anything - the owner and her relative took over our hangout for around 30-40 min, asking us to bring in our "actor friends" and help them get more business.

I always enjoy this restaurant because their food is high-quality! I ordered a almond milk latte…read moreand it was delicious! The coffee taste, fresh and smooth! I got a lettuce wrap, a chipotle, chicken sandwich, and that was delicious! The bacon is the best bacon I have ever had that was in the sandwich! The chicken was cooked to perfection! I did order a Caesar salad with ranch dressing. Because it was my birthday, the waitress brought out chocolate ice cream that had pieces of cacao nibs! The ice cream was amazing! The restaurant is really cute and two levels! I was impressed with how colorful the building was and the chandeliers!

We came here with 4 friends before going to a play at El Portal. We've been to the Granville in…read moreStudio City many times but the first time here. My wife and I split a Santa Barbara chicken sandwich and Lettuce Cups and it was more than enough. Dre was a good and helpful server as we asked her to put cheese and basil pesto on the side and grain wheat toast and she was open and helpful and checked on the six of us consistently in the hour or so we were at our table. The other two couples also enjoyed their food. We were seated on the top level with a view. As a note, they put a 20% "service charge for 6 or more guests," even if we each paid for our own meals, but it was perfectly fine. We all definitely recommend it if you're in the NoHo area.

I love this spot. I live right down the road so I can walk there…read more It's absolutely gorgeous, inside and outside. They've gotten too pricey for me to go all the time, but they're great for happy hour and for brunch. Just wish they still did bottomless! The service can be hit or miss, but the food is always on point. I'm a huge fan of their deviled eggs and of the fries. The drinks are absolutely delicious too (just standard LA high pricing now).

Food was good, but the initial interaction with the male host left a bad taste in my mouth. We…read moreasked if we can be seated closer to the fireplace yesterday, and he said the seats are lower and hard to eat, but I insisted to check it out. When we signified interest to be in that table., he said there will be a long wait! It was 12 noon, and the place was mostly empty until the time we left at 2:30! His facial expressions, including our male server were not very welcoming. Nice ambiance though, if you are okay to be treated like s***!

If I could put a review labeling this place the best place on earth, I would. And it is. The moment…read moreyou walk in, atmosphere, aesthetic, mood, general energy, changes. I fell in love before i even saw the menu. Now don't even get me started on that world class water. Best water I've ever consumed. Perfectly cold and delectably drinkable. They have a whole freaking sign for their sauces and dips. I'm in love. I got a Shirley temple and if i could marry a place instead of a person, the Shirley temple would be my reason. It was FANTASTIC. Our server, Isaiah, was absolutely amazing and on top of things, refilling our water before we even hit half glass. Not to mention his energy and vibe was so welcoming and fun. We got the PuPu platter for two, came out within minutes, I could spend the rest of my life eating that alone. Isaiah recommended his favorite sauces, Garlic Chive and Chipotle Citrus, they were amazing. We got the shrimp and lobster roll, I officially entered heaven. The Isles of Club sandwich was the finishing touch that had me laughing from joy. Near the end of our dining we meant Max, another server, who is absolutely fantastic, brought us everything we needed, boxes, sauce containers, bags, to-go dessert. His energy was also amazing and super fun. Now some extra things to note: -I'm not a big mac salad girly, but holy moly guacamole i loved their Mac salad. -anything tempura/fried in this place is heaven itself -their fries are perfect -the vibe is beyond life you might start crying in joy -be ready to want to buy everything on the menu and then some -I downloaded yelp just to leave this review Overall, Broken Compass Tiki is the perfect place for everyone. Their service is top tier, the food is delicious, the water is a treasure, and so much more. I will be back and I hope everyone has a chance of experiencing pure joy at this place.

Broken Compass Tiki is a pirate themed tiki bar in Burbank…read more They don't having a parking lot, but it was very easy to find street parking just around the corner on a Sunday afternoon. The front of the building is a little vaguely marked, and the entrance has speakeasy vibes, which was a surprise. Upon walking in the front door, there is some tiki décor and a small counter in the rear. I remember thinking to myself "what the heck, this is it?". I checked in at the host stand on the left, and was handed me a boarding pass. She then led us through a hidden door behind what looked like a shipping crate. We were now in the real Broken Compass. The interior is a good size. The two-sided bar seats around a dozen. There is a lounge side of the bar that has two large booths along the wall, and another area with comfortable looking couches and lounge chairs. The main dining room has some tiki hut booths, and two sections of tables with half booth and half chair. The décor is pretty extensive with a good mix of pirate, nautical, and tiki themes. There is a lot of bamboo, thatch, rope, cargo netting, skulls and skeletons, port holes, octopus tentacles, jellyfish, tiki lights, and more. The ceiling is dark with various nautical and pirate markings, and even tied up ship sails overhead. The tiki hut booths have the parrots from the enchanted tiki room above them. Even the two restrooms are nautical themed, with beach and marine sounds playing. There is a lot of great décor to look at. We arrived around 2pm on a Sunday, so it wasn't very busy yet. By the time we left a few hours later, it was starting to get busy. We decided to sit at the bar. We started out with the buffalo cauliflower ($14) for an afternoon snack. The serving size was generous, and the buffalo sauce had a good tang. It was served with some sauces, and was surprisingly filling. A nice feature of the cocktail menu is that each drink displays one to three compass stars to indicate the strength of the drink. Their cocktails use a great variety of liquors including ones you don't often see. Many of the ingredients are made in-house. I started out with Chupacabra's Vacation (Demerara Rum, Jamacian Rum, Pomegranate Reduction, Cinnamon, Lime Juice, Bitters, two-star boozy rank, $17). It is served with a flaming lime on top and a little fire show. It was balanced with a light booziness, some light pomegranate flavor, and a cinnamon sprinkle on top. She started out with the Bittersweet Paradise (Jamacian Rum, White Rum, Campari, Passionfruit Syrup, Lemon, Lime, Pineapple, two-star boozy rank, $18). It didn't drink boozy at all, and was passion fruit forward, with light bitterness. My second cocktail was the Bermuda Dune Buggy (Gin, Overproof Rum, Kumquat Liqueur, Cassis, Orange, Lime, Bitters, two-star boozy rank, $18). It had a very unique garnish of a Chartreuse infused gummy which was delicious. The drink was nicely balanced, and didn't really drink boozy even with overproof rum in it. They have a rotating monthly cocktail and she tried the Tropic Like It's Hot (Coconut Washed Lemongrass Infused Rum, Mango, Lemon, Coconut Water, Amaro, $17) which was created by one of our bartenders Daniel. It was served in a Spam can and was light and refreshing with a nice pop of fruit at the start, and a very nice coconut flavor. We enjoyed sitting at the bar and had great conversation with our bartenders Daniel and Monica. They also provided excellent service. Broken Compass supports payment with the InKind app which gives you 20% back (10% on Friday and Saturday) in InKind cash. We had a really great time here, and the drinks, food, décor, and atmosphere were excellent. I purchased a Hork (Horse-shaRK) mug for $50 to bring home as a souvenir. We would definitely return again when in the area.

I'm part of a monthly meetup group for voice actors and Idle Hour was super awesome in letting us…read moremeet at their venue. We had over 50 people attend and yet the staff was able to make us all feel accommodated! The vibes were great. The food was great. AND there was live music so some of us even danced a bit. Definitely hoping to come back! Thank you Idle Hour!!!

Amazing service!!Chard is the best the new menue is great and the atmosphere is so cool!read more

Located inside the Amarano Hotel, FYC Bar and Kitchen is upbeat, cozy and sheik. There is seating…read moreat the bar, couches and comfy chairs spread throughout. The food has been good during my visits. Some of my favorites are the sliders, parmesan fries and chicken wings. Check out the drink specials, the classic margarita, spicy passionfruit Paloma and bouquet of roses are tasty. Harvey the bartender is awesome. You may get a magic trick out of him on a good night. There is a 23% gratuity charge for a group of 6 or more. I was not happy about this on one of my visits, specifically because I was not informed by a waitstaff. Nice place, low key location, great service and good food.

I had no idea this charming place existed until my darling friends invited me to join them for…read moreHappy Hour. Located inside Hotel Amarano (also a hidden gem), FYC (For Your Consideration) emits a classy ambience and a cozy vibe. This is a place where celebrities will come to dine because their privacy is respected. It's intimate enough for date night but also a perfect spot to catch up with friends. Of course, Te-See & I are always dressed to the nines regardless of where we go, but this time our fashionable wardrobe was the perfect attire for this chic lounge. Libby (director of sales & marketing) even came over to tell us how fabulous we both looked. We had an enjoyable conversation with her, and she told us many wonderful things about Hotel Amarano. I'll definitely recommend it to visitors and may even book a staycation for myself. Norm the bartender was friendly and attentive - engaging us with lively banter. I had the Bouquet of Roses - a refreshing combination of Kettle One Peach & Orange Blossom vodka, Lillet Rosé, Rosé wine, & peach purée. It was perfect for the summer evening. Te-See had the Spicy Passionfruit Paloma - minus the spicy. It was also very tasty. Anton also had the Paloma but spicy. I compared the two and liked the spicy version better. I had to leave before food was ordered but my friends said that the Shrimp Cocktail and Parmesan fries were delicious and ample enough to share. I really liked the vibe of this place and look forward to coming back. *Valet for the hotel or street parking.

I love breakfast burritos and can say that this place makes a great one. Our favorite spot used to…read morebe Corner Cottage in Burbank, but once ownership changed hands, the food wasn't the same. We've been on the lookout for a new contender for a while and think we found one! Ordering was simple - go to their website (https://breadandbreakfastla.com), hit order now, select a location (Burbank or North Hollywood) and order to your heart's desire. We went up to the front and let them know the name we placed the order under and off we went. My wife and I opted to try their Bacon & Sausage Burrito and Veggie Burrito. Both had a hefty weight to them and were delicious. What added to the deliciousness was their house-made salsa and crema. If you love heat, their salsa is on point! Add the crema and you've been transported to another world. Staff was super nice and had our order ready when promised. Since this is in the same parking lot as Circus Liquor, we stopped in to grab some snacks and drinks for later too. Great all around!

Got a burrito and tots here based on the other reviews!…read more It's a little pop up spot in circus liquor, Burritos are pricey, but perfect to split between 2 people because they are so big! Everything was super fresh, soooo tasty, Well worth it. The breakfast tots were seasoned nicely, and had a great taste! Will be back to try the other spots, Taking off one star because it would be nice if they had some sort of seating outside. I suggest ordering beforehand to pick up, We waited about 20 minutes for our order. They are very busy with delivery orders Around 12:30 on a Saturday. Still amazing burritos, fresh, and SUPER tasty.