Made a reservation at wax poetic and it was amazing! Did a nice girls dinner here, sat at the bar and ordered wine, apple and goat cheese salad , been carpaccio , gnocchi with burrata @ baguette with cheese. Everything was out of this world amazing! The ambiance is classy, lowkey, and super cute. Very Instagram worthy, cute date night spot, or a casual hang with a glass of wine. They do tasting flights and pairings on wednesdays. The service is awesome and very personable, and the chef even came out to chat with us. Great location, next to oddities, great wine, cute little wine bar, nice music, and there's normal seating also. Love this spot! read more

Wednesday flight night was great. First time going and service, food, was fabulous. Loved the ambiance and playing classic movies was awesome! Thank You. W will be back! read more

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I do a wine bar once a month with a friend. He wanted to try this place. It just happened to be the night before my birthday. The moment they opened the doors, Jeff and Nick made us feel so welcomed! Lots of great wine selections, and the cheese and food were so fresh and different! They can program the player piano to play what you want if it's available. Great experience and a nice chill place! I'll definitely go back!! read more

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Absolutely love Wax Poetic! Jeff is so knowledgeable about wine. And their food is so good! Listening to the player piano makes you forget your troubles. read more

Husband and I enjoyed some delicious wine and bites tonight. Garrett has us enjoy 4 new red wines that came in and then we enjoyed a glass of one of them. Always enjoy the baguette with the award winning butter, meat and cheese! The ambiance is always great in there with the piano in the background. read more

Upon walking up to Wax Poetic, I noticed it was small, dark, and there were two other people in there. THIS IS MY VIBE. I was so excited to check this place out because I am always on a mission to explore every single wine bar in the SFV. Love the aesthetic of this place. Art deco and other vintage touches give it a really unique feel. I love that they project old movies on the wall. They also have a self playing piano. So fun! We sat down at a table that was pushed together with another one to make a four top. Since there was no one else around us, we separated the tables to have a little more room. The first thing the employee said to us was some sort of comment about how the table was for four people and that they don't separate them. There was no one else there so we kind of laughed it off, but it was definitely a funny first impression that didn't feel entirely welcoming at first. The employee ended up warming up to us and was very helpful in recommending and describing wines. I had a lovely Malbec and a Cab from Napa. Their Chef was out sick so unfortunately I didn't get the chance to try and of the nibbles. They did have the ice cream available which we tried and it was simple, but nice. I definitely look forward to coming back and coming with more friends. What a cool neighborhood spot. They have a nice deal where you get a discount if you purchase bottles to go. Could be a great date night spot too! read more

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Love love love this place! Great service, passionate staff, welcoming, ez reservations, a great wine selection. Old vine Zin Lodi, white Sangiovese, Merlot yes... I said it. Merlot, Petit Syrah all stellar... and even a few good brews, Alagash. A go to! Diggin it read more

Hidden gem in Burbank. Great wine , nice portions and reasonable prices. Will be adding this to my list of spots for a quick drink and or lunch! read more

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We stopped in here after seeing it from the outside. The interior is very nice and dark. It's a very relaxing and chill atmosphere. We ordered: - Screwball - Sgroppino (alcoholic and non) - Lurisia soda: blood orange - Bruno's with sliced apples and honey - Mexican Chocolate Waffsant Everything was amazing. The staff was so nice and made recommendations for half of our orders. There were many new and different flavors. Overall, we were very happy and would highly recommend. read more

I visited this place for the second time. It's now under new ownership which is much better. They're super friendly there and they totally educate you on the wine. The ambience is great. I have not tried the food there yet but I will soon. This is a great vibe. read more

We, being a party of 4, popped in to this quaint spot on Magnolia. We walked in and were greeted by the staff and they were great. A couple of us are wine drinkers but another couple are beer drinkers and they're was a good selection of both wine and beer. We tried a lot of the foods. Small menu. All that we tried was absolutely delicious! Beef carpaccio and sea bream were very tasty. We ordered a couple more orders of the sea bream we loved it so much! Mini baguettes with goat cheese, garlic confit, patè and also butter. Then on to dessert. Spiked root beer float! Yummmyy!!! Affogato was so good! Anyway, we will be back! Loved it! read more

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This place is AWESOME! The staff brings all the joy. Also, the vibe is epic! Wax Poetic is no longer a secret read more

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Wow! I can't recommend Wax Poetic enough!! What a fantastic addition to the Magnolia Park area in Burbank. The owners Carrie and Eric are so personable and have created such a thoughtful and beautiful space to enjoy wine & delicious bites. The menu is small and meaningful. They have a fun collaboration with Vampire Wines, complete with a feature of a wine bottle in a Vampire cloak - so cute! I did try the cab sauv from Vampire Wines and really enjoyed it. The bartender/somme also recommended the vampire wines rose prosecco - I'll definitely need to try it next time. I also think it's so clever that they offer wines on tap. I tried the Pinot Noir from Argyle (Willamette Valley). I'm a big fan of Pinot noirs and I thought this wine hit the spot of being an enjoyable & palatable wine to start the evening. The wines on tap come in 5oz, 8 oz, and 17oz portions. A couple sips into my 8oz pour I realized I needed to supplement my wine with some food. We ordered a baguette with pate & sour cherry glaze, the beef carpaccio, and the stone fruits with burrata & jamon Serrano. I was a little worried that there would be too much food but it was actually perfect! We got to speak with the chef briefly and he intentionally designed the menu to be filling yet light and also cold. It was truly perfect, especially paired with wine. The baguette comes out a perfect temperature balanced between warm & hot while still being soft and tearable. The pate with sour cherries was amazing with the bread. The highlight of the meal was the beef carpaccio. The brightness of the lemon with olive oil was fantastic. It was everyone's favorite part of the order. Lastly, the stone fruit with burrata and jamon came in a close second favorite. I loved how light & refreshing it was while also being super filling & tasty. As far as ambience, Wax Poetic is definitely a 10/10. From the color of the walls, to the stools, to the light fixtures, and the live piano - wow! Truly beautifully designed. I loved the art deco inspiration and was obsessed with their light fixtures. This would be a romantic date night spot. The staff was also top notch. We came during the grand opening and it was definitely a bit busy. The bartender/somme made fantastic recommendations and was super friendly & kind. I do appreciate that the totals include 20% for staff so tipping is not required over that. There is also a rewards club you can sign up for! Overall, Wax Poetic is a must try! I will be visiting again. read more

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The wine was superb and the food remains in my dreams. So simple yet perfection. Warm baguettes like you're in Europe with homemade butter and dips, and a cheese plate that ranks in my top favorites. It's not a huge menu but when you're in the mood for good wine and great small bites, this is your new spot. My husband and I sat at the bar during a kid free night and chatted with the lovely people working there. We hope to be back many more times! read more

Amazing spot!!! Food and bev spot on!!! Love It!!! The ambience was very sleek and I just love the overall vibe! The owner is also a very knowledgeable and wines, as well as as an amazing host behind the bar! read more

The Wax Poetic has such a calming and inviting atmosphere--it's the kind of place where you can truly unwind. They offer a great variety of wines, and I can't recommend the affogato enough--it's absolutely to die for! Our server made the experience even better: friendly, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable about the menu. A wonderful spot for a relaxing evening. read more

Went here to check it out because I love a unique wine bar. The vibes were very mellow for a weekday night and it was just what I was looking for! A nice wine and bites selection and a friendly bartender. I highly recommend if you are looking for a good glass of wine and a small bite. read more

This place is amazing. The wine and food is delicious. The beef carpaccio was our favorite!

Lovely spot with delicious wine and food. Service was fast and everyone was friendly and help read more

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My new favorite wine bar. And trust me I've been trying to find wine bars. The employees were so friendly so experienced and the snacks were incredible. I've been looking for this place my whole life and finally found it! read more

As much as I want to gatekeep- run, don't walk to Wax Poetic. The wines are unique, interesting, and delicious. I've never had a bad glass there, thanks in no small part to the expert recommendations of the staff. The food is just as good, there's great variety and just enough options without being overwhelming, from little snacks to satisfying meals, don't skip the hot, fresh baguettes! Ambiance is an art deco dream, there's a player piano and a projector playing black and white movies on the wall. It somehow feels like an intimate community hangout and a European escape wrapped into one. It's definitely one of my favourite places to go in the city, not to be missed! read more

Saw this place next to the record store and wanted to check it out. I walked inside and asked a question about the menu, the bald white old man with the grey beard gave me the most rude and disrespectful attitude I've ever witnessed from a wine bar. It was my first time ever being there and will certainly be the last. Really bad vibe. read more

The bald older white bartender with a bad attitude will totally kill your vibe. Avoid this place if you want to have a semblance of a good time. Stuffy, pretentious, and obnoxious waitstaff and overpriced items on top of everything. read more

Came here for a lovely brunch with my grandma and all her granddaughters. Jeff was so helpful and sweet and made sure we all had an incredible time! The food was incredible, the wine was delicious, the vibes were immaculate, and the Wax Poetic staff was LOVELY! I will 10000% be back! read more

Looks they've changed the 20% included gratuity. Now it's a 5% service fee plus whatever gratuity the guest wants to leave.

A really special place, wish we'd gone sooner because it's exactly the little spot for a relaxed afternoon glass of wine and food we've been hoping for around Burbank. Wine list is great, loved the cheeses, had an awesome salad. Planning on making this a regular visit (weekly if God and child schedule allow). read more

Really nice spot to grab a snack and drinks. A wonderful addition to Magnolia Park. They have a great wine selection and the options on the menu are awesome. We had dinner plans, but decided to go for the fresh bread with chili oil and goat cheese. Fantastic stuff. Heather was a very knowledgable and friendly bartender! Will definitely be back. read more

After my 3rd visit, I'm not going back - I walked out disappointed every time. Their wine selection isn't very impressive and food was pricey compared to the portion. Food was good, I just don't want to pay 3 bucks for a tiny piece of baguette with a small slice of sausage on. read more

We discovered a new business! We are so excited to see this wine bar in Burbank! We enjoyed excellent bubbles, great music, and delicious food. Don't miss this spot on Magnolia! It's hard to find a place in Burbank like this that's perfect for entertaining friends new to town or to celebrate date nights. Check out Wax Poetic! read more

I had "The Sandwich" which took a long time to receive and I immediately felt nauseous after I finished it. My friend who had the same sandwich got really sick and woke up in the middle of the night vomiting. Don't eat the sandwich. They also don't share the WiFi password which wasn't the end of the world but the staff had an attitude about it. Won't be back. read more