This was a pretty cool, quaint cafe that's buzzing with energy. I especially like the outdoor patio when it's not too hot outside. We ordered the Falafel Wrap, that Dahab Breakfast special featured on the counter, Matchanade, and Cortado. The Falafel Wrap was pretty good, but the side of potatoes with that aioli was the real highlight. There's a nice tang and acidity to it that went well with the roasted potatoes. The Dahab Breakfast is a bit more subtle plate, especially with the goat cheese and olive oil playing well with the bread and scrambled egg. It's not a knock-your-socks off type of dish, just clean and easy going. As for the drinks, the Cortado is as good, but I especially love the matchanade, aka Matcha Lemonade. There is a nice balance of the subtle umami of the matcha and the citrus brightness of the lemonade and a hint of sugar. Overall, that drink is something I would have again here. read more

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Used to be really good but the service is slow and getting worse. First, they either don't have someone cross-trained or simply refuse to open their 2nd register even when there's 12 people in line waiting to order. My social group comes here at least once a month and it's always a problem. Likely our last time. And this last time, I ordered a smoothie 30 seconds after my friend who ordered the same smoothie. His arrived promptly. And when he had actually finished his, 10 minutes later, I still hadn't received mine! I had to go over to the smoothie station and complain. The dude just looked at me bewildered. He hadn't even started my smoothie! And when I finally got mine it tasted like it was full of sugar, very few strawberries, it was mostly banana. Honestly one of the worst smoothies I've ever had. It was so bad that I threw it out after a couple of sips and went over to McDonald's and got a much better smoothie there at half the price! read more

My friend suggested meeting at Solar De Cahuenga and I was happy since I haven't been here in years! Located on Franklin Avenue between Cahuenga and Wilcox this restaurant is seen by all the go up and down Cahuenga Boulevard. But if you haven't been there or your gps isn't working/phone is off then you might miss it since there's no signage on the building or windows. There used to be yellow metal butterfly art on the Franklin Avenue side of the building but it's been gone for a while. We met after 6pm since Solar De Cahuenga is open until 10pm. There were quite a good amount of people in the outdoor patio and some people seated watching the FIFA game. Inside the place is nice and cool, actually plants growing, nice wooden chairs and a person is bussing/clearing and cleaning the tables. The tables are moveable if you have people joining you. Several outlets to plug in your electronics if you're working or looking things up. My friend and I met to plan a vacation so the outlets were helpful. You order at the register and there so many fun options: breakfast, lunch, dinner, pastries and delicious desserts. It was slow due to the soccer game. Most of everyone already ordered their food. They were just getting more drinks. Yes, Solar De Cahuenga serves coffee, teas and alcohol. So I was greeted by the cashier but with no eye contact...more of a "Do you know what you want?" I ordered an iced tea. She plied "An Iced tea, anything else?" I say yes the turkey chili. She replied again "Turkey chili, anything else?" That's when I repeated how she spoke i in her robotic tone "Anything else, anything else? No that is all." She actually perked up and became friendlier and explained that she was in the zone. I got my number on a stick, the iced tea and returned to my friend. We started up our computers and planned our trip. The cashier drop off the turkey chili and was friendly and conversational (I'm glad to let people know that it's ok to personable. It's working and visit a restaurant memorable). The turkey chili was scrumptious and came with cornbread. I will come back for a dessert and coffee or breakfast next time. read more

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What a wonderful, local coffee shop and café. I was staying nearby to go to a concert at the Bowl and came here 3 days in a row for coffee and a nice slow morning. It reminded me of the early 2000's where we could just chill for awhile and not be rushed out. The coffee drinks were fantastic. I also really enjoyed the BF banana loaf. Music was great and all the locals were super nice. read more

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What a pleasant surprise discovering this neighborhood gem! I ordered the steak sandwich and Dubai latte, and both were delicious. Friendly staff, quick service, and such a relaxed atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

Solar de Cahuenga - Gaucho's Steak Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I stumbled upon this spot while walking through the streets on my way to the Hollywood Sign trail, and it turned out to be a great find. It's a charming cafe on its own of a busy intersection. I ordered their rosemary latte along with the Dos to Dos, which came plated as lemon ricotta pancakes with over-easy eggs and bacon. The pancakes were dolloped with a butter that hints of lemon zest and ricotta that really elevated the dish. Everything was perfectly seasoned and thoughtfully prepared. The service was quick and genuinely friendly, which made the experience even better. Overall, it's a fantastic spot for a meal any time of day. read more

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I like coming here for an arnold palmer on a hot day. The parking lot is small, but its a spacious space inside and great to meet friends. My friend had a salad, which looked fresh! The staff is very nice and they keep the location very clean. read more

This place is a local hidden gem and the ambience is warm, bright as it's lined with windows, and has both an earthy and "homey" feel. The service is really kind -- I've had really great interactions with Roberto on multiple occasions. I've only tried the drinks here so far -- the coffee is really good. I had a hot Americano where I sat and did work for a while and watched outside the window. It was a really nice experience. Today I tried the iced Matcha with almond milk and I also got an iced latte with date syrup (first time trying that, & it added the perfect amount of sweetness!) the iced Matcha latte was already balanced and sweet enough for me without any additional sweetener -- I think because the almond milk probably already has sweetener in it. I'm not a huge fan of overly sweet drinks so these were perfect for me. They have a nice selection of pastries, and I have also tried their fresh made green juice, which is really great! I will come back to try the food one day. I really enjoy the patio here, there's even a fireplace outside which is cozy and I appreciate how the staff never makes you feel rushed to leave. Plus the Wi-Fi connection is good so you can bring your work here. read more

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First time I was here it was awesome. Nice people. Awesome chicken Ceasar wrap. Second time, the chicken wrap tasted like burnt fish somehow. That day everyone working was just chilling so I did not make a problem of it. Now YESTERDAY. I get to the front and the guy is like "I'm gunna go makes some drinks, she'll be right back" Okay no problem, the lady comes over and her over all vibe was like she was annoyed. Spoke super fast and huffed and puffed with her response to questions. Now, I take my water to the table, the cup I was given was super dusty and I order my water with 0 pulp thank you. So, I asked the only person there, the guy making drinks, hey can I please just have a new glass? (Knowing he is standing near them) he then says "uhh my coworker will be back in a second" and gave me a look. I said okay no problem. I then went and awkwardly stood by the register (seeing him standing next to the glassses this whole time) until enough time passed that he finally (realizing what a strange situation he has now created) gave me a new glass. Which took .003 seconds of his time. Why? What was his problem with me? I get my get my Caesar Chicken Wrap and THIS IS DRY LETTUCE?! The chicken that was in there was gristle and chewy. I spit out 3 pieces. Now listen, I asked for more dressing on the side cause maybe thats going to fix this? Nope. Too much lettuce, the chicken is weird. I go to my fruit cup like okay, I'll just eat this. Nope, rotten grapes, weird purple lettuce mixed in the fruit, rotten blueberries, floppy strawberry slices. I gave up! I would rather just take the charge for the horrendous food than deal with these two delights at the front again. I WALKED OUT. Do not come here. I was too polite about it honestly but I was not about to let you guys ruin my day so GOOD BYE FOREVER. read more

Amazing food! I had the open-face tuna sandwich and fries. The liked the tuna because not didn't have a lot of mayonnaise. However the best part was the ricotta pistachio cake! Insanely delicious. The cake was super moist with a creamy, not too rich flavor. read more

Solar de Cahuenga - Ricotta pistachio cake. DELICIOUS!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great brunch! Had the Cali Omelette and a latte and both were spot on. Would be 4.5 but no way to enter that. read more

Solar de Cahuenga - Cali Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best oat milk cappuccino in the world!!!!! Nothing compares to you, Solar! Service is fabulous too! Your Hollywood neighbors read more

First time here and they have plenty of breakfast options to choose from, including savory and sweet crepes, breakfast sandwich and burrito, omeletes, oatmeal, and much more. Their breakfast potatoes were crispy and well seasoned. On the other hand, their parmesan pesto fries were meh. I would have given them one more star if their service was better. The girl who worked at the register was a bit rude and impatient. Other yelp reviewers had made similar comments. Also, the guy who worked in the bar was rude too. I expected some acknowledgement when a patron thanked you for taking their plates away - instead he just walked away. This place seems to hire folks who are way "too cool". LoL read more

Solar de Cahuenga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Located very close to our favorite Airbnb, we stopped in to try breakfast here one morning and fell in love. We've been three times this week and had something different each time. A great breakfast brunch spot with lots of seating inside and out. It's self-seating and everyday we went it was busy. Service is nice and efficient. Food is delicious. Over the course of the week, We had: Breakfast sandwich with a chipotle aioli Peanut Butter smoothie Orange Vanilla smoothie Alka-Seltzer juice Farmers breakfast with eggs, meat and toast Coffee Vegan lemon-poppyseed bread Chicken pesto panini Three cheese burger Greek wrap Oatmeal breakfast cereal with fruit We had all the sides, fries, home-fried potatoes and salad. All were fresh and tasty. Everything was so fresh and delicious. We loved it all and highly Recommend this place for all of your brunch needs. I did notice lots of mimosas, smoothies and drinks. Prices seem reasonable for what you get and the food comes quickly. read more

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The food will melt in your mouth! Plus the coffees and raw juices are purely amazing! The quaint restaurant is very relaxing and quaint while the service is simply fantastic! read more

I had such a great experience at this restaurant! The food was not only delicious but beautifully presented--you can really tell they put effort into every dish. The strawberry matcha I ordered was honestly one of the best I've had, so refreshing and perfectly balanced. On top of that, the service was amazing. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend! read more

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Their staff were very kind, the food smelled great, and the flavor delivered!! Can't wait to be back. read more

Solar de Cahuenga - cafecito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I enjoyed trying out this cafe, food was good and tasty coffee The service was great and friendly I would definitely come back read more

the only thing this place has going for it is ambiance and location. the coffee is mid, the food is overpriced, and the service is non-existent. i came in at 845am to get a coffee and nobody was working the register. waited for 15 minutes and left. there were still 3 other people in line who hadn't even been acknowledged, let alone helped. it's always abominably slow. do not give this crappy business your money. we deserve better. edit: i did not cut anyone. there was one person standing far from the register and i asked him if he had ordered yet. it was an awkward interaction. but this is not the first time service has been this poor. almost every time i go in, the people working take forever to acknowledge you or welcome you or anything. it's just bad hospitality- the slowness just makes it worse. read more

Absolutely phenomenal! Amazing service, delicious food, and great atmosphere. I got the strawberry matcha and eggs Benedict -- both were 10/10! read more

Solar de Cahuenga - Chilaquiles and Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Dreadlock guy locked my car in lot and refused to let me in to get my car! Worst spot in LA I have ever been to super rude this guy doesn't deserve a job! Left me stranded without a car and the sign they have is hidden that says they tow behind a tree don't support this business and make sure you don't park there read more

Solar de Cahuenga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Lovely place! Food was delicious. Feels very cozy and I imagine it's even nicer during summer time (they have two outside patios). Service is fast! read more

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I usually love this place and come often, but today's experience was really disappointing. I ordered my matcha with vanilla, and when I took my first sip, it was clear it wasn't added. I politely asked about it, and the barista responded with, "You have to pay extra for vanilla," in a tone that felt unnecessarily dismissive. I told her I did mention vanilla when I placed my order, and she rolled her eyes, asked me to remove the lid, and added it in. What bothered me even more was that she grabbed a stirrer straight out of the sink filled with water -- which didn't look clean or sanitary at all -- and used that to mix my drink. Unfortunately, this isn't the first unpleasant interaction I've had with this particular barista (the one with red hair). She consistently has the same rude, unfriendly demeanor, which is disappointing because the rest of the staff is always sweet, welcoming, and professional. I love this coffee shop, but today's customer service felt far below its usual standard. I genuinely hope management addresses this so the experience matches the quality of the drinks. read more

I've been a regular at Solár de Cahuenga, but lately, it's been a huge letdown. The past few visits, we've waited 20-30 minutes with no urgency from staff, no apology, no effort to make us feel valued. By the time we ordered, they blamed the kitchen, yet our drink was ready in a minute. It felt disingenuous. The atmosphere was miserable everyone waiting in line looked frustrated with some patrons simply walking out. I'm genuinely disappointed in how customers are treated now. At this point, I wouldn't recommend it unless they fix the service. If they want to improve, one suggestion would be to consider separate lines, one for drinks, one for food. read more

Amazing food was the first time in LA and me and my friend went every morning for the trip we really wished we could try the whole menu. read more

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Solar de Cahuenga is a cute little restaurant right on the corner of Cahuenga and Franklin, and it looks like they've got a nice-sized outdoor seating area. Their parking lot is pretty teeny though - only a handful of spots, however, they do have at least one designated spot for pick-up and to-go orders! I've driven past here many times and finally decided to eat here with a new friend. My friend and I sat inside where it was cozy; she only had coffee and I had a Nutella + strawberry crepe, which was decent but not "WoW." I'd give the crepe a 3/5. I also ordered some food to go to take home to my BF: a breakfast burrito with some modifications and a Triple Threat smoothie. The smoothie was so refreshing and delicious! I had to stop myself from drinking my BF's entire smoothie!! I knew I should have ordered two smoothies! The second time I got food from Solar de Cahuenga, it was a major letdown!! Granted, ordering off of UberEats may have been a factor for the order being totally inedible. My BF keeps kosher, so when we ordered breakfast burritos, we specifically asked for NO meat, because he can't mix meat with dairy. The UberEats app doesn't have an option for "no meat," so my BF did the most logical thing and wrote in the notes, "NO meat." We then called Solar de Cahuenga to verify that the burritos would be made without meat, and the girl on the phone seemed a bit annoyed and impatient with my BF, but we were confident that the food would come with no meat. When the food arrived, we dove into our burritos with gusto, but then a look of horror spread across my BF's face as he realized that his burrito was full of bacon and cheese. Mine was too! My BF broke his ankle about two weeks ago; his appetite has been pretty poor, but he was finally hungry for the first time since the accident, and I was glad to see him looking forward to eating a nice meal, but unfortunately he couldn't eat even one bite. So disappointing. One would assume that a call to the restaurant to confirm our order would have been more than sufficient to ensure that our order would be made correctly; PLUS our meal cost like $80 for 2 breakfast burritos, 2 orange juices, and 2 iced cinnamon coffee drinks. So nuts!! Thankfully the drinks were excellent. Solar de Cahuenga, in the future, please try to be more mindful when preparing food for anyone who keeps kosher. Thank you. read more

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I have no words. Loved this place in the past and live close by so I enjoy walking but $12 for a tiny raw green juice that's all foam and tastes like one spear of celery and lemon juice which is probably exactly what's in there?? I can't. It's advertised as a handful of ingredients. I also agree with the other coffee reviews. Also had a $7 cold brew that was a cup of ice with 3 sips of coffee. And of course I tipped to be nice. An expensive disappointing day. So sad. The ambiance is so great with nice patios, hoping for a turnaround in the drink situation. read more

Solar de Cahuenga - Raw Juices - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place!!! Amazing ambience and service. The pistachio latte was delish and such a good size too. They have really cool lattes and beautiful seating inside and out. I love the vibes of this place I will definitely come back to try more soon! read more

Solar de Cahuenga - Vegan Organic Ceremonial Matcha Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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first off the service was excellent, I came on father's day on a sunday and the girl in the front was so friendly and nice. she wished me a happy father's day which was cool, the food was AWESOME! we ordered Elena's bowl (mediterranean platter) and it was awesome quality. pistachio latte was insane! strongly recommend this place. read more

I'm so obsessed with this place. I've been here twice! Both times were perfect. Summary: Great food. Delicious drinks. Amazing and kind wait staff. A real chill, lo-fi, quiet study and chat vibe. You can work here with just as much comfortability you can chat with friends here. They sell coffee, cocktails, and have an extensive menu of American breakfast food and Latin-inspired breakfast food. I had the chilaquiles which were amazing. I had the omelette the second time, it was good, but I probably should have asked for soft scrambled eggs. The drinks are INSANELY good. The service is peak! Someone was always at our table to refill the water, take our plates, etc. Food comes out in a timely manner. And everyone is courteous, professional, and kind. Plenty of ppl study here - they have large rectangular tables for big groups. And plenty of ppl come here to just chat and vibe as well! No one side eyes when you talk or laugh loudly (me) haha. This is one of those places that you want to keep as a secret gem for yourself but you can't because that would be selfish . read more

I found this special little coffee shop unexpectedly while wandering down Cahuenga. It is a wholesome little shop with a good selection of coffee and fresh juices, that also makes a variety of good breakfast dishes. The interior is well organized with multiple little sections with slightly different feels, giving it a welcoming spirit where you can choose the spot which fits your mood the best at the moment. There are multiple entrances into the place in each one also feels different from the other, one coming from a back garden like feel, one coming in from the side with an almost art deco feel, then in front along Cahuenga there is an old style overhang with an outdoor seating area in front. It makes the place feel very spacious and interesting to explore. The place is very clean and cozy inside and the staff were friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed my Pain Perdu (french toast) this morning, it all tasted very fresh. I am craving to come back and try their lemon Rico to pancakes - that sounds yummy. read more

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This place it's so nice and clean , the food is great and prices are fantastic!! Bonus they have free parking space which is hard to find in Hollywood. I recommend this place to everyone. Yoti read more

I like this place but it's chronically understaffed so don't come here if you need to get a coffee order in a reasonable amount of time.

A lovely place for a lovely time. Just love the simple yet quaint decor in the space. Offers both indoor and out door. Service is mid from some of the service folks. But one guy was super sweet! Coffee and fresh juices were also delicious. read more

Solar de Cahuenga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for the first time and loved the vibe ! Food looked and sounded delicious ! I got the white matcha and I took a gamble but that was absolutley great , definitely bringing my girl here soon!! Front desk was also very kind and helped me make my order ! read more

Solar de Cahuenga - White Matcha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

OMG! I frickin love this place. What a gem! Right across the street from my home. Who could ask for anything more for breakfast. The food is off the charts good, the people are nice. There's always a place to sit. And it gets a really good looking crowd. read more

We had to stand in line for about five minutes, but the woman who helped us was very welcoming and very gracious. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and my husband had the Chiquititas. The food was good. The restaurant was very clean. The only negative was it was very hot. Uncomfortably hot. I mentioned it to an employee and they just said that it's because people keep the doors open. They were both closed when we were there. read more

Solar de Cahuenga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Super nice ambience, I love coming here, food is always great, service is top notch, so I can't complain. read more

Solar de Cahuenga - Special Pain Perdu (W/ free range scrambled eggs and center cut bacon) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First of all, there's free parking in the back! There's meters around the restaurant as well. The wait was short and the staff is friendly! They gave me amazing recommendations all meeting my dietary needs, gluten and dairy free! I ordered a vanilla latte with coconut milk and it was delicious. I contemplated ordering one to go! Lol. I also ordered the chicken sausage plate with gluten free bread, potatoes as sides, and even the veggies were amazing. I finished my plate I used the restroom before I left and they're clean! read more

Solar de Cahuenga - Vanilla Latte Hot and Chicken Sausage Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've lived in this neighborhood for 5 years used to love this place but it's gotten so expensive and the food is just ok.. and to top it off who only Serves eggs Benedict just on Saturday and Sunday, super disappointed with this place lately... will say this the matcha is good.... read more