THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD!!!! Our server was so sweet. The place looked very old but was nice!

I am unwell. Was 0% prepared for the enormity of the situation. The pancakes are massive and the stacks are STACKED. Please consider sharing a plate with protein on the side, or be prepared to pack it up for another meal at home. These pancakes are fluffy and generous and incredible. No notes. Two of us split the banana pancakes and an order of the Peanut Bubba Crunchy French toast, which is dipped in a peanut butter crunch and topped with powdered sugar and whipped cream. And we have made additional meals out of them since. We also enjoyed bottomless mimosas, which you can enjoy for an hour and a half! read more

The Griddle Cafe - pancakes bigger than your head - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Let's start with the food. This place has delicious breakfast entrées and arguably some of the best pancakes you can find in Los Angeles. Prior to today's visit, we ordered Oreo pancakes, they were absolutely delicious. Today we decided to explore the menu and try out something new; the raspberry lemon pancakes. If you like sour pancakes, then this would be your go to. This was a little too sour for my taste. Moving onto the ambience/atmosphere. If you can avoid it, go during the week. The dining room is very small and two top tables are within a foot of each other. On weekends it's packed and if you'd like to have a conversation with someone you need to yell. The space is tight and we had servers bumped into our chairs multiple times while we were trying to eat. When we come back, it will definitely be during the week. read more

The Griddle Cafe - Raspberry lemon pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Well, bad news first. It gets super crowded and there is often a line to get in and parking can be a bear. But the line moves pretty fast. Once in the service is pretty fast and they will get your order right. They are very nice and can guide you through the menu. They have vegan, gluten free, and vegan options. We have been there several times for breakfast and lunch. They have a full bar and it looks good, but we have never tried it. The place is very clean and cute. It is small, but it is comfortable and they have some outdoor seating and a counter. The food is so good. We love their pancakes and their French toast. They have huge portions and a wide selection of pancakes and French toast. My favorite is just their regular stack with eggs and hash browns. Their French press coffee is great. We also love their tea. My grandson likes their fruity pebbles crushed French toast. If you want sugar it may be for you. I tasted and said no I don't think so. Their banana pancakes are great. They have a big selection of pancakes as I mentioned. Their waffles are great and they have tasty syrup. They even have chips with a great salsa and whatever else you want. Have fun. read more

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The place is cozy with nice and attentive employees. They have a really good amount of serving. read more

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Quick service and fast to be seated. Our waitress was really helpful helping us narrow down between several options. She however did not mention just how gigantic the portion sizes were. We ordered way too much. I got the berry yellow. I found it to be good but not great. There were far too many raspberry seeds in the pancakes which kept getting stuck in my teeth which took away from my enjoyment. I wish these were strained out of the raspberry jam. I also couldn't taste much lemon flavor, it came across more as acidity. read more

The Griddle Cafe - Barry Yellow - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Everything a greasy old school diner should be.This bustling crowded place,complete with screaming kids families,just love it.The food is fresh excellent True destination spot read more

The Griddle Cafe famous for its giant pancakes and popular breakfast menu. One of the most memorable things about the restaurant is the size of the pancakes. They are extremely large and the stacks can be very tall. Because of the huge portions, many people share one order with friends or family The pancakes are thick, fluffy, and sweet, with many creative flavors like red velvet, chocolate chip, and oatmeal honey. Service is so good and fast but the wait outside is crazy on weekends. The waiters are attentive and always moving. It's so fast place . The location is very small but worth the wait. All the way on sunset read more

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I was a little skeptical when coming because the place was empty, but I was thoroughly surprised with just how good the food was. Interior gives more of a diner feel for sure! Our server was attentive and gave us a heads up on just how big the pancakes were, and yet I was still shocked seeing the size of them. I ordered the breakfast tacos and the Golden Ticket pancakes. The breakfast tacos were stuffed and had a great flavor to them, but be warned they are messy. The Golden Ticket pancakes were incredible, I wish I had a bigger appetite truly because I kept eating them well after I knew I was full. Highly recommend, definitely a memorable breakfast and they have a ton of different pancake flavors. read more

The Griddle Cafe - Golden Ticket Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The portions are huge! The pancakes looked amazing but it didn't care for the flavor and texture, something was missing. I will say, if you like peanut butter, then they have one of the best crunchy peanut butter French Toast. read more

This is pancake heaven. They are bigger than the plates. I recommend starting off with one. Very heavy and dense. Soaks up the syrup like a sponge. Delish but I was full after three bites. My big back butt thought I could do 3! I got the Teacher's Pet with cinnamon and apples baked in. I also shared a potato scramble with my friend. French press coffee hit the spot! I was wired! One meal is shareable. Period. I ended up leaving with 5 to 6 pounds of leftovers, lol. Waitress was fine. Nothing terrible, nothing spectacular. I tipped well but can't remember her name. Parking can be challenging but I was blessed to find a spot in the front. read more

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This place is great to come on the weekday. Not alot of people and the food is delicious. The portions are big and hearty with plenty to take home. Not to loud and street parking available. read more

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Not bad but nothing that's going to blow your hair back either. My whole family got here right as they opened at 8am on Saturday morning. There was plenty of metered street parking available, however, I was able to snag a coveted unmetered spot just around the corner in front of an office building. If street parking isn't available, there's a very spacious parking lot where the Rite Aid parking used to be but you have to pay a fixed rate of $5. Now to the food. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs when we ordered Mom's French Toast, a Barry Yellow, a Red Velvet Pancake and a Say Cheese Omelette. The Barry Yellow pancake was a massive three pancake stack! Honestly it was like having a cake. I really enjoy the raspberry and lemon flavor combo in general with pastries so this combination in pancake form was a natural fit for my taste buds. Regardless, there was a good amount left over because it was so massive. Mom's French Toast is their classic dish that put them on the map. It was good. However, it wasn't anything that I couldn't have whipped up myself at home with thick pieces of toast like they used. However I would have cooked it in bacon grease from wood smoked bacon grease! Still good though. The biggest let down was the Red Velvet pancake. Fortunately they only give you one pancake and not three like the Barry Yellow. As someone who has baked my share of red velvet cakes, finding a great recipe for the batter is important but what will make or break things is the frosting. This one fell short on the batter and the frosting. Without real cream cheese frosting then it's not going to cut it. Now I understand that making cream cheese frosting in huge quantities from scratch and to apply it in a swirl on top of the pancake is not cost effective but maybe just having it on the side to dip each bite into could be a possibility? read more

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I've been on a mini-quest for red velvet foods for a while now and this red velvet pancake might be the best thing I've tried so far. It's a single pancake, but it's MASSIVE. I could barely finish half of it. The multitude of available flavors is also a big plus for anyone thinking of coming here. As a solo diner, I was seated at the bar and it was definitely a cozy and busy cafe vibe in there. Hunting for street parking was definitely a bit of a hassle and service was kind of slow (although I'll give them a little grace since it was a pretty packed Saturday morning). read more

The Griddle Cafe - Red Velvet Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Griddle cafe never disappoints! The service and food are always consistent. I got the caballero this time and it was so good, without any salsa or additional sauces. The chips were freshly made. The pancakes are delicious. They're as big as a dinner plate and they give you three of them. You'll have enough pancakes for the table or leftovers for days. Street parking can be paid by coins or by texting for payment link. They have men's and women's single stall restrooms in the back for customers. Please go! read more

The Griddle Cafe - Black Magic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Highly recommend this spot for its welcoming environment and excellent service. Just a heads-up: the pancakes are enormous, so be prepared for a challenge to finish one! read more

The Griddle Cafe - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The Griddle Cafe was . The eggs were cooked perfectly. The portion sizes are more generous than most spots. Next time I want to snag some of their insta worthy and delicious looking heartier dishes such as their pancakes or French toast. I almost pulled the trigger on them this time, but needed something a bit lighter this go around. The round old school yet modern bar counter is such a vibe. It's easy to lose track of time enjoying the comfortable yet stimulating environment. It allows the ability to stay engaged in a conversation, yet feel the energy of the room and speak to the staff with ease. The staff are very friendly and provide great service in a well kept environment. You can tell there's a lot of love put into this place. If you can sit at the circular bar, I recommend it. Ample paid parking available in the back. read more

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I've loved the Griddle ...year's past. Just went with friends and ordered the protein scramble ....it was aweful ...ve had better egg dishes at Denny's. And our waitress was very charming and attractive....and couldn't have been worse at service. It's no wonder it was 2/3rds empty. So sad .. read more

Located right in the busy heart of Hollywood, this spot can be a bit of a challenge when it comes to traffic and parking, so plan ahead and bring a little patience. Once you're inside, though, the friendly staff does a great job of getting you seated as quickly as possible, depending on your party size. I came specifically for the pancakes, and they absolutely lived up to the hype. They're ridiculously large, easily enough to feed 3-4 people! I ended up ordering the Teacher's Pet, which came topped with apples and was incredibly delicious. We also tried the Poached Benedict with papas, and the hollandaise sauce really took it to the next level. Everything was flavorful, satisfying, and generously portioned. Overall, great food, hearty servings, and definitely worth the visit read more

The Griddle Cafe - Teacher's Pet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Tried The Griddle after seeing it all over TikTok, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. Definitely not disappointed. I ordered the Kicking & Screaming Breakfast Tacos and the Golden Ticket Pancakes, and both were incredible. The tacos were packed with flavor and perfectly cooked, but the pancakes were on another level. The walnuts, caramel, and streusel took them over the top -- rich, crunchy, sweet, and perfectly balanced. Plus, the portion size was massive -- easily enough to feed three people. The staff was great, super friendly, and the ambience was really nice, making the whole experience even better. If you found this spot through TikTok, trust the hype. The Griddle does not miss. read more

The Griddle Cafe - Kicking and Screaming Breakfast Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very solid classic cafe / diner experience with amazing pancakes - however we were also very pleasantly surprised that the savory dishes were also really good, sizeable portions with lots of meat. Much better in my opinion than the average breakfast diner! The pancakes are indeed huge and shareable and tasted freshly made. This place lives up to the hype. We came around 11 am on a sundau and only waited about 15 minutes! read more

HUGE breakfast foods here. One order of pancakes is as big as a birthday cake lol. The food here was relatively good breakfast food. For pancakes, I split one order of Oreo pancakes with 2 other people and it was good. I like how the batter wasn't sweet itself since a lot of sweetness came from the Oreos and whipped cream. The pancakes were warm and fluffy. However, even though there were 3 of us we ended up not finishing most of the pancake and had to to-go the rest. The savory options were solid too and I enjoyed the bacon, potatoes, and eggs. read more

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Came here for breakfast. They have a nice unlimited coffee option that comes in a French press that is a nice touch. The pancakes are HUGE. Enough for two people to share, and I am a person that always finishes their food. We did that for the table and we were able to get through less than a quarter of it. I also got an omelet which was pretty standard. The service is really friendly and nice, but this place can get packed so it might be a little slow. Overall, a pretty nice busy place for breakfast but would come back again! read more

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Destiney had great customer service. 100 perfect recommend. The food was amazing. Changed my life!

If breakfast had a "go big or go home" motto, The Griddle Cafe would be its headquarters. This place doesn't believe in normal portion sizes--pancakes arrive looking like they're trying to escape the plate, and honestly, they might win. The pancakes are thick, fluffy, and borderline dessert (in the best way). One bite in and you'll realize sharing isn't just recommended--it's survival. Even the savory dishes come in portions that could feed a small group... or one very determined person. The vibe is lively and a little chaotic, but that's part of the charm. Yes, you might wait for a table, but at least you'll have time to mentally prepare for the food marathon ahead. Overall, it's not the spot for a light, healthy breakfast--but if you're ready to commit to carbs and a good time, The Griddle Cafe absolutely delivers. read more

This place does not play with its portions. Don't be fooled by the cozy little space. This is not ordinary cafe. One order of 3 pancakes is enough to feed 3 people. The only thing I forgot to order was a bigger stomach and an extra table in order to fit all this delicious food. read more

Note that the workers here are people of few words so don't expect a warm welcome. However, their curt attitudes also lead to swift times in getting your food to you. I ordered a red velvet pancake. The pancake was so huge that it barely fit on the plate. It includes cinnamon and cream cheese topping on it. This cost me $19.51 (includes tax and tip). It's a small place with metered parking. read more

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Lived up to the hype, though only tried the OG buttermilk. I am a pancake aficionado and these things definitely had a distinctive buttermilk, buttery-biscuity flavor with a pleasant firmer breadiness to them. The Dupar's pancakes put on the fluffier softer end of the spectrum and these are firmer and have a nice leathery exterior. Both equally delicious in my opinion. Will be back to try the fancy ones. Cozy little hole in the wall. Oh and delicious bottomless coffee, tasty bacon, and of course maple syrup at the table. read more

The Griddle has been one of my absolute favorite places in LA for 20 years. I used to live in the neighborhood and came here all the time! My go to was usually the baked potato omelet, or sometimes the breakfast tacos. Or if I wanted something sweet, I'd go with the blueberry pancakes with blueberry sour cream (not TOO sweet!). Pro tip: the pancakes are HUGE, so if an entire plate of them is too intimidating, you can order just a single pancake. Also, at least once - maybe on your birthday or some other day you're feeling particularly decadent - you have to try the red velvet pancake. This one always comes as a single cake, but trust me, you won't need more than that. We were in town a month ago, and this was our first stop straight from LAX. It's always my first stop from the airport anytime I land during their biz hours. Got my usual baked potato omelet, which I missed so much! It was a very chill Fri afternoon, just post brunch rush. Service was great, music was great. 2 friends joined us. We really enjoyed ourselves, as always. Can't wait for next time - love you forever, Griddle! read more

The Griddle Cafe - Baked Potato Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm going to go ahead and give them a 5. I was debating on whether I should give them a 4 star, but I couldn't find anything wrong. We were seated hella fast and the waitress met us in a timely manner. The orange juice was good as hell. It's not freshly squeezed, but it tastes like it was. I had the Muscle Man Scrambled eggs and I am making my own from home starting tomorrow!!!!!!! It was that good. I also had a waffle and that was pretty good. Not the best waffle I ever had, but it vibes descent. I do wish the butter was a little more soft. My wife had the cheese omelette and the original pancakes. We were not easy for the massive size pancakes!! She literally only ate 1/3 of 1 of the pancakes and mind you there were 3 of them. Took them home or our sons to eat. Prices are reasonable and you get way more food for what you pay for. Will definitely go back again. read more

The Griddle Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great breakfast spot. The food is flavorful, portions are generous, and everything comes out fresh. The highlight dish was outstanding and the service was warm and quick. A perfect way to start the morning. read more

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You can have your (pan)cake and eat it too! The griddle Café offers a wide variety of pancakes! These things are huge! Enough to share with the entire table. I looked ahead online and saw they had a cinnamon, apple pancake titled teachers pet. So I knew what I was going to order. Street parking is available and we did end up paying. The venue itself is a little small so make sure you call ahead for a reservation or just get there early. The staff were very friendly and eager to help! I did order the teacher's pet pancake, and my friends ordered a few other items off the menu. The pancake stack three layers high came out hot and fresh! It was steaming when you cut into it. I did not finish the entire thing so they boxed it up for me. For the price of the pancake and the size of it, I thought it was a great deal! I definitely suggest sharing it with the table, though unless you want to take on the challenge of finishing it yourself. I will definitely be coming back to this location when I am back in town. read more

The Griddle Cafe - Teacher's Pet Cinnamon Apple Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is always a 5 star! The Food is always over the top in portion, flavor, and presentation. The service is always on par! My server frequently came to check to see if we were doing ok or if we needed anything. The vibes are always welcoming here with fun R&B classics playing in the background and the aroma of fresh cooked breakfast as you walk in. There is a huge parking lot in the rear of the restaurant. read more

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Omg. Biggest Bestest pancakes EVER!!! I really need to get back over there. Only thing is...the line is LONG!!! But definitely worth it. You may even make some new friends while you wait. :-) read more

Who doesn't like the griddle!!!!! Food is HUGE!!!! But also packs a huge amount of flavor! You are always going to wait to be seated!! Forfunately and unfortunately it's always packed and busy! Downside---- it's so small inside everyone is sitting very and tables are on the small size! Don't let that deter you-- food is great read more

The Griddle Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been to "The Griddle" several times, all good! Food: Delicious and flavorful! You can't go wrong with their bottomless merry-mosas! Nice selection of food items to choose from with a delicious French toast and pancake menu! I ordered the potato omelette and finished it with the Oreo pancakes! Both delicious! Service: Excellent! It was a nice day so I decided to eat outside. The Server was attentive and made sure I was comfortable. Ambiance: Great! I LOVE the great disco/dance tunes playing in the background! Make an effort to come visit "The Griddle" on Sunset Boulevard! You'll thank me that you did! Rating: Five (5) stars! read more

The Griddle Cafe - Potato omelette and a bottomless merry-mosa! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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OMG! This restaurant is everything I expected and more. I had this cafe bookmarked for years. I'm so glad I finally got to experience it with a good friend. We got there late morning on a Sunday. Parking was a little challenging, but we ended up parking behind the restaurant in a retail lot. When we arrived there were a few people waiting outside & inside. But luckily they immediately sat us because we were a party of 2. They sat us at a table in the center of the small restaurant. It was quite cramped and a little uncomfortable, but we were excited to be there. Our server was a pretty Asian young woman. She was amazing! She was friendly, patient, and just had great vibes overall. To start we had French press coffee, and a mimosa. Both were very good. I ordered the black magic pancakes & a side of bacon, and my friend got the sunset people. We shared our dishes due to how much food there was. The pancakes were massive. I barely made a dent in it, it was so big. It was filled with Oreo cookie pieces throughout but wasn't overly sweet. It just needed a touch of syrup. The eggs were pretty yummy, but there was a whole lot of cheese. The bacon was t-h-i-c-k. I wished it were cooked down more to a crisp. My experience was definitely a great one. Maybe next time I'll try a different pancake and come earlier so I can sit more comfortably in a booth. 9/10! read more

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The food was good. Waffle were ok. Not as great as I remember. Next time I'll try the pancakes. Service was fast and the waiter was nice. read more

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After hiking up and down Runyon Canyon with my homies we decided to reward ourselves by eating some good gourmet pancakes from The Griddle Cafe. We went around 11am on a Saturday and surprisingly was able to get a seat quickly for 6 people. We all ordered different pancakes and tried each one. Each pancake was incredibly delicious. We got the Golden Ticket (Banana filled with Caramel, Walnuts, and Streusel), the Teacher's Pet (Backed with cinnamon apples inside), and the Black Magic (Filled with Oreos) pancakes. Each pancake was amazing so be prepared for a hard decision when choosing, I suggest you study the menu to figure out what you really want before going. I got a side of eggs and chicken apple sausage to complement the pancakes. There is street parking at the location but it's on Sunset so it's very busy at times, some of the side streets suffice for free parking but make sure you read the signs. If you're in town enjoying Hollywood don't hesitate to stop in and indulge in a breakfast delicacy. read more

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the portions are huge! and the nutella pancakes are sooooo good! a must in los Angeles! came here with my guy before going back to the bay, so many people but we were sitted so quick , opted for the bar - service is great! read more

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