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Taft Street Cafe

4.1 (136 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Eugene H.

We were looking for a place to eat breakfast. On Yelp and Google. Something quick, good, and a new place we haven't tried before near Hollywood area. Taft Street Cafe popped up as a first recommended choice on both Google and Yelp in Hollywood so we went. The place can be a bit tricky to find for first timers since it's located inside the building but there are signs everywhere so hopefully you will be just fine. We were a little lost but following the signs we were able to find it just fine. Unfortunately we weren't able to try the food here today because there was an odor in the restaurant that I couldn't describe. Suddenly it was bothersome for us to comfortably breathe, and lost our appetites. There are plenty of parking spaces. Maybe some people will resent me for sharing what I said. For the most part I am not picky so I will try different food and restaurants but for some reason, 1 minute inside this restaurant was 1 minute too long. Please give this place a try and let me know what I missed out on because the photos of the food they serve look delicious!

Pancakes and hashbrowns

Amazing omg i wanna eat there every day food was amazing service was great 10/10 everyone needs to experience this at least once in their life.

2 eggs special fried eggs hash browns bagel.
Rob B.

Classic breakfast and lunch with a classic look. You definitely take a travel back in time stepping into this jewel. This place is hidden away in Hollywood and Taft. The Ambiance is very welcoming and service is top. classic diner food with great price. We will definitely be stopping back in the near future.

people sitting at tables and a vending machine
MJ L.

One thing you can't deny about Taft Street Cafe is that the staff works incredibly hard. They were running around at top speed, managing a very large crowd of diners. I wish their hard work translated to excellent customer service and delicious food, but the whole experience left us underwhelmed. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the dated decor. Dont get me wrong, the place is clean, it's just more of a dive than a diner. More important than the ambiance is the food. None of it was seasoned at all, not even with salt and pepper. I'm not sure what that sauce was on the eggs benedict, but it surely was not hollandaise. Plus, the English muffin wasn't even toasted. It was so off-putting that when my husband gave me a bite, I wanted to spit it out into a napkin. He was hungry, so he ate it. We would have mentioned something to our server, but nobody ever came back to check on us after the food was dropped off. I ordered the spinach and feta omelette that was on special. The omelette was way overcooked and so dry that it split in half (a clean break) when they tried to fold it. This place has all the classic dishes and it looked like it was well supported by the locals. I'm sure it's fine by most standards, but as frequent visitors to the area, the food just wasn't good enough to earn a repeat visit.

Tuna Salad Deluxe
Myrna R.

Have you ever been in the mood, for a good ol' classic tuna salad sandwich? Taft Street is just that. Classic, friendly and efficient! Just close your eyes and picture yourself in an 80's dinner restaurant. No frills and thrills, just good tasty food! Total meal cost $13.10!! Tuna salad was delicious, French fries were cooked just right (no oily or greasy after taste), coleslaw was fresh and also full of flavor. Don't expect a fancy place but do expect it to be clean and surrounded by memorabilia from the 80's including all decor. If you're in the area, swing by but you do need to come early. Everyday of the week from 7am-3pm. Plus they serve breakfast all day!

Eggs over medium bacon, well done tater tots, rye, toast, orange juice, and coffee
Donald D.

I've been coming here a long time. The food is great services. Excellent when you come ask for Valerie she'll take good care of you and you will enjoy.

Homemade biscuits
Aly G.

The staff is friendly and attentive. My coffee cup never went empty. The customer service is top notch and the food makes you feel like your grandma made it for you. Excellent all around.

I have a tuna, melt french fries, came out piping hot.

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3 months ago

Server was attentive, small restaurant but clean, tidy, food was plentiful and delicious

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3 months ago

Went there last weekend. Food was very good and generous portions. Service was excellent. Will be going back.

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5 months ago

This place is great, comfort food combined with quick service. My favorite place to eat.

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1 year ago

Excellent service. Great food at extremely fair prices. Modest setting. Worth every cent. A Hollywood neighborhood institution.

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Nice place to have a quiet breakfast. Service was fast and everyone working there seem happy which added up to a good breakfast place.

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2 years ago

Very Cute place. Food was excellent. Very Friendly Staff. I took my order to go and it was hot and handled with care.

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Outstanding food and service. Great local place for breakfast or lunch. Highly recommend.

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Never disappointed great service and. Great food ! We don't live close but the. Drive is worth it!

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