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The Porter Junction Cafe

4.7 (202 reviews)
Closed • Closed
Updated over 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Quiet
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for working

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BLT Wrap
Dylan P.

Came here on my lunch break today, happy to support local business! Super sweet couple. Their BLT Wrap was just what i needed today. I'd be happy to come back soon.

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Jessica H.

Randomly found this little cafe right off the freeway exit. It's perfect if you want to grab coffee, smoothie or a grab/go item. They make deli or breakfast sandwiches. They were pretty friendly and had good conversation! I opted for the Go Greens smoothie and Garden Salad (spent about $15) everything tasted fine!

So nice environment and enjoy my breakfast with my friend. Love it! Suggest anyone for date or private social or hang out there.
Josue F.

I love it!!! Food so good and fresh! Quality you can taste. Friendly and polite employees are very helpful and amazing. This cafe is one of the best places. Highly recommend it to anyone! Try spinach wrap burrito. Yummy Environment atmosphere of a place is amazing and makes me feel good. I love this place. Enjoy your meal. Support the small business.

Iced Latte with Whole Milk
Danni C.

Most odd location for a cafe but it's very spacious inside and service is welcoming. The iced Latte was extremely strong, but nothing wrong with that of course. The ambiance, service, location, and coffee are all a solid grade, enough for me to come back here!

Go green smoothie
Lucia H.

First time going there and omg it was so yummy the sandwiches and smoothies were so delicious and the owners were so friendly 100% recommended. Will be coming back!!

Feb 2023
Cintia D.

Quaint little sandwich with great prices. Located off Porter & Santa Fe across from the freeway exit/on-ramp.

Breakfast Burrito
Yoojin S.

This place is like a small oasis in the middle of the arts district and freeways. The people who run this place are so nice-- honestly it's the customer service that made this review. :) It's a mom & pop shop, and they really create the food for you to enjoy. Even it's a casual place, I appreciated that they checked up on us. The food is cheap, has generous portions, & crafted with care. I had the Breakfast Burrito-- the eggs were fluffy and nice, although I thought they could be more softer (tad overcooked), I appreciated that it wasn't too salty or greasy. The food came out pretty fast and the atmosphere is relaxing and quiet.

Tanya V.

I found this little hidden gem on yelp and decided to give it a try. You will miss it if you drive to fast.. lol This little hidden gem is perfect for a quick healthy lunch. I ordered the turkey cranberry sandwich on wheat and it was really good. I also ordered a mint lemonade which was very refreshing on a hot summer day in Los Angeles. The inside was clean and artsy very cool. The only downside is that there is no parking so you have to find parking on the street which is not always easy to find. I will definitely come back again to try out their coffees.

Veggie Sandwich on toasted Multigrain bread
Dani T.

Hidden Gem! My boyfriend lives super close to this location and his roommate told him about this place. It's quaint and cute. The variety of food is plenty but not overwhelming. The service was great, and friendly. Very welcoming and comfortable environment. I got the veggie sandwich and the Go Green Smoothie. I rate both 5/5. The sandwich was thick and delicious, very flavorful, quality ingredients. The smoothie is refreshing and sweet. My BF got the Breakfast of Champions with ham, bacon, and provolone (and egg) on a fresh croissant. He inhaled his food before I could get a picture of his breakfast sandwich. So I'm assuming it was DELICIOUS. He also got the Berry Berry smoothie which is tangy and good. He rates both items 5/5. Highly recommend!

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Just drove through around it. Never went inside would like to another day! Love the street art!!! It's a hard fine haha!

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Fast, yummy, decently priced, small business, what else do you need. Plenty of seating available.

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First time here and it is an amazing atmosphere and service is great! Coffee is 5 stars

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Fantastic green tea latte. Very clean and hospitable employees. Park in the back through the alley.

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Fresh ingredients and delicious chicken salad sandwich. I also loved their vanilla iced coffee.

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Great food friendly people! Good selection of salads sandwiches coffee and smoothies.

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