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    Bub and Grandma's

    4.0 (438 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Large wedge, roast beef aju and pickle plate
    Bryant G.

    I haven't been here in a while - we dropped in to grab dinner and were pleased to hear live jazz! They have performances sunday and monday nights. The food was great as always. Just a note to say they still have it!

    Sidewalk table seating as well as indoor dining.
    Tamara H.

    Cute place. We went for breakfast and they offer some unique menu items. It's a diner with a twist on their offerings. The apricot raised donut was light and airy. Not at all greasy. Their raised, filled donut was strawberry rhubarb and it was yummy as well. The rolls that they make the breakfast sandwiches on were fresh and the perfect bun to use. Service was friendly. The restaurant was clean and had a fun vibe. A happiness to it. A fitting playlist added to the atmosphere. Street parking in the area. Indoor seating with a few sidewalk table options as well. I look forward to returning and trying something different on their menu.

    Breakfast plate! Definitely get an extra side of toast if you have room for it!
    Jason L.

    Finally got to try the famous Bub and Grandma's restaurant after eating only their bread in so many different cafes! I went for breakfast at about 8 AM and I was surprised by how many people were in the restaurant. Granted, there wasn't a line out the door, but most of the booths, if not all, were taken. As I was enjoying breakfast by myself, I was taken to their bar seating. I really liked my seat, as I wasn't facing any other patron and my view had various chefs preparing food for the entire restaurant. I opted for the breakfast plate and an endless house drip. The coffee here is solid, nothing to write home about but definitely good. The breakfast was also very solid, and the bread, again, became the star of the show. The little bit of bacon grease they used to toast the bread made it taste even better! The service was also good and the waitress was also very friendly. If I happen to have another early morning in the future, I plan on returning, this time for their breakfast sandwiches!

    Filet of Fish Sandwich
    Kevin R.

    Pleasantly surprised by Bub and Grandma's! I've had this spot saved for a while now and finally got the chance to try it. The food is amazing. I tried the Filet of Fish Sandwich. I was in between that or their burger; I had let our waitress decide for me as she said both of them were good and I wanted to be surprised. Hands down , the best fish sandwich I've ever had. A simple combination of ingredients made this sandwich so good. I loved the tartar sauce and freshness of the fish itself. The bun was amazing as well and really tied everything together. Service was great! Our waitress was very kind and welcoming. Gave us time to look over the menu and like I said before , surprised me with a great meal. Ambiance is really cool. The whole place was clean and gave me a modern-retro diner vibe. Plenty of seating inside with some outside. They also have live music playing which is such a great touch. Overall , would absolutely love to come back again and try more of their food!

    Brown sugar oatmilk latte, raspberry and plum donuts.
    Lea F.

    Food is like home cooked meals, service is great, and ambiance is good. It's our first time to eat here and we will come back! Raspberry and plum donuts are one of the best. Don't forget to order their brown sugar latte. I had mine with oat milk and it was superb. Great way to start the weekend.

    Tuna Sandwich
    Cindy L.

    Ordered at the to go window because there was a wait for sit down service. Employee was friendly and happily gave us their recommendations. There is outdoor seating you're welcome to enjoy your meal at. Our food was out in less than five minutes, surprisingly fast. Bread is made in house and it was delightful. Fluffy, fresh, and balanced the fillings well. The tuna sandwich had a nice slice of iceberg lettuce which gave it a great crunch and mouthfeel. Brisket was balanced with fruit and a solid mustard. Both were ample in size. The sides were on point. The artichoke antipasti had a lot of pearl couscous but the marinated artichoke chunks were big too. Celery salad stole the show. Lovely balance of vinegar, dill, cheese, nuts, and great celery. A must get. Will come again to explore more of the menu.

    Chips and dip
    Brenda A.

    Good food, excellent baked good and great service. I've been stopping by this spot every time I am near Glassell and let me say it's consistently delicious. The portions are on the smaller side but the food is well prepared, presented well and has balanced flavors. It's a bright an airy deli style place that is kind of trendy. The parking situation is terrible so bring your patience. I've had the Muffalta sandwich, the roast beef àu jus and two of the bowls now and they are all so good. If you enjoy fish the trout salad is a surprise hit!

    Roasted Butternut Squash with dates, chives, lime, duqqa
    Christy S.

    Went for dinner on a recent Sunday evening. There was live jazz which made the place very lively. We were seated right in front of the band, which was cool but pretty loud. I've been here for breakfast and lunch and was curious to check out the dinner scene. I was initially a little underwhelmed by the dinner menu, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of what we got. Bub's Bread with Patty's Butter & Anchovies High quality sourdough bread with a generous amount of anchovies and butter. I had never had anchovies before and didn't realize how salty they were. Otherwise enjoyed the bread and butter. Roasted Butternut Squash with dates, chives, lime, duqqa This might be the most flavorful butternut squash I've ever had. The seasonings were unique and complementary. Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls with bulgur, sauerkraut, kidney beans, dill Nice flavor and balance of ingredients. Romesco Chicken - half jidori chicken with romesco sauce Initially I didn't think this sounded interesting, but it was very good. The chicken was high quality and had a lightly crispy skin. The sauce went well with it. Overall very happy to have checked out dinner here!

    orange/pomegranate glaze + fennel salad + potato chip shake are delish additions
    Emese S.

    Hands down, the BREAD lives up to the hype. Seriously, the bread makes the sandwiches here. The kaiser, challah, and focaccia breads are all delish. You can taste the freshness when your teeth sink into each bite. On top of the selection of freshly baked breads, I'm a fan of their RAINBOW Sandwich when I'm on my veggie kicks. It's got sprouts, avocado, curried tofu, and pickled vegetables. I'm an even bigger fan of their HOT MEATLOAF on Challah bread. The description made me skeptical at first--with ingredients like orange pomegranate glaze, buttermilk fennel salad, sweet pickles, and a potato chip shake. It seemed to be a sandwich created by accident while puffing on too much Pineapple Express. Maybe so. But hey, it was so dang good! When I actually dug into it, I was quite pleased with this beef & pork meatloaf recipe. As for sides, their potato salad is simple yet the egg, celery, and creamy dressing do the trick. The CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD is my next go-to when I'm not feeling as gluttonous. The curried chicken breast is tender and it has a good mix of dill, almonds, lettuce, mandarins, celery, and cucumber. For drinks, you can order freshly brewed coffees and brews from Solarc or Highland Park Breweries. Personally, I like the retro/throwback, non-alcoholic drinks with this type of diner food. There's Dr. Brown's Cherry soda (my fave), Martinelli's Apple Juice (in the apple bottle), Cock & Bull Ginger Ale, and Dad's Root Beer. Fresh squeezed OJ and Lemonade from Rick's Produce is a splurge, but it's liquid Vitamin C and you're supporting a small-batch California farmer. Glassellland has gotten a bit more popular since Bub & Grandma's moved into our neighborhood. News has gotten out about the tasty breads and all the hip kids in town hang out here, so it's best to expect some kind of wait here. The vibe is always busy. Yet no matter when I've gone, I've been lucky enough to somehow bypass the long wait times, but watch the diner fill up by the time I leave. Good thing they have a take out window for when impatience gets the best of you, and you wanna sink your teeth into a freshly baked bread ASAP.

    The cinnamon roll, pumpkin pie donut, cinnamon donut
    Victoria L.

    I have been meaning to write this since I tried this spot with my cousin and I thoroughly enjoyed the tomato soup and grilled cheese. The bread was croissant and it was gooey cheese. Anyways, I stopped by for some morning treats before work and I am so happy I did. They were so soft and flavorful. I ended up getting the cinnamon roll, which has the perfect amount of frosting. It was cream cheese flavored and just the right amount. The cinnamon donut had the right amount of sugar and cinnamon and was soft. The pumpkin pie donut had the right amount of filling and not too sweet. I was telling my cousin to stop here next time for the baked items. The service is so friendly and it looks like a diner. The food is fabulous and I definitely will come by as I have. The ambiance is relaxed and clean. It does get busy at times so be patient, but it does move fast too.

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    Michael U.

    Someone reported my last review as using a "chatbot" or "ai." Odd as I've been writing reviews the same way since ~2006. Regardless. This place is overrated, the servers do not care if you are there and food is basic but overpriced. Flag me if you like. I didn't use a chatbot, I just write more than "omg fire fire fire so good nomnomnomz"

    Meatloaf sandwich
    Marc S.

    I posted a good review of B&G's breakfast fare. But today I went for lunch with friends and it was so very good. We started with the pickle plate. Two kinds of cucumber pickles and pickled tomatoes. Yum. I got a BLT with avocado which was great on toasted B&G bread of course. My friends got a curry chicken sandwich and a meatloaf sandwich. Both were reportedly also great and they looked good too (see pics). We ended by ordering a slice of carrot cake that was just perfection and a raspberry donut which I didn't try but I'm pretty sure it was also fantastic. A couple tasty Cold brew iced coffees to go and we were out of there. This place just can't miss. I miss the matzo ball soup but you can't have everything I guess. Friendly prompt service and an old school deli vibe. Go here and thank me later. Lunch starts at 11am.

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    Ask the Community - Bub and Grandma's

    How's the parking?

    It's street parking, and it's generally available within a block or two.

    Do they sell jars of pickles?

    No. Pickle plate ($6) or individual pickles

    Do they sell full loaves of bread here?

    Yeah

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    The Heights Deli & Bottle Shop 2 Glassell Park

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    Easy. Fast. Satisfying…read more And...Mom approved! I didn't want to make dinner after a long day at work and then running my kid to an activity. It was getting late, so while I waited for the kid in the car at their activity, I went on The Heights website found an order form and placed an order for some sammies all in 5 minutes. I didn't even ask the hubs or the vegetarian kid what they wanted. I went with what I thought they'd like. 15-minutes later, I was picking the sandwiches up at the walk-in only shop. There was no line and better yet, they were wrapped up and ready to go when I walked in. The smiling lady asked if I wanted napkins or utensils. They have case after case of cold drinks so we picked out a couple of drinks, paid for those and left. It was easy and fast. Enjoyed the yumminess at home. I normally would save a half for another meal but my "Pasadena" hit the spot that I finished it up all at once. Quality bread, meats, cheese, fillings aka all the ingredients...to boot! PS the kid loved theirs and so did the hub. Thanks for making dinner: easy and delicious! There are no pictures because it was too delicious to take the time out and take any. Just order.

    This gem is no secret but seriously awesome. The sandwiches are always delicious and the workers…read moreare always so kind. I love all the artisan and craft beers and canned drinks available, always fun to look at them. My go to sandwich spot when in the area.

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    Dune has been on my "to try" list for a while. What a gem! The food was SO GOOD…read more We arrived around 7 on a Saturday night. The darling patio was pretty full but we had a very short wait. Out server Emily was a delight. So friendly and accommodating (and thanks again for the Baklava!) We had the lamb shwarma plate and the fried chicken plate, both with hummus. Also a side of the Za'atar/sumac fries. Fries came out first PIPING hot, crispy, seasoned perfectly nom nom. The entrees quickly followed. The lamb was so tender and juicy and bursting with flavor. And the fried chicken was AMAZING. Shwarma that is breaded with an amazing mixture and fried. Genius! The plates also came with hummus topped with whole chickpeas (YUM), dilled rice, a cabbage salad and other greens, grilled pita bread, olives and my personal favorite, pickled radishes. Many reviews describe them as beets (which I also love) but these are radishes and they pair so well with the rich meat. An umami bomb! Portions HUGE (we have a full meal waiting in the fridge) and prices very reasonable. Patio is a very fun hang with pretty lights. My only knock is on the chairs which are not exactly "comfy." But that's a trivial issue. Service was attentive and staff so friendly and helpful. I can't remember Emily's colleague's name but shout out to her and her Rasputin's shirt (yay Berkeley vibes.) She was great. We will definitely be back at Dune soon!

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    4.3
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    1.0 mi
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    We've been biking on the LA river trail, and we always try to find a new restaurant to frequent…read more Well, once we discovered Wax Paper, that got harder because we always want to eat their sandwiches for lunch. We've tried the Ian Glass (added protein) and the Larry Mantle, and a friend got the Terry Gross. We've also tried the sides Mr. Beans and the Aloha Pasta Salat. Everything has been so good and so fresh! My fav is the Ian Glass by far! It was so good and so filling. The price is pretty fair for a solid sandwich with good ingredients. Service is quick and easy, no frills. You stand in line, order, and then wait. You cannot and should not go back in line to check on the status of your order. When they're ready for you, you'll know. There are a few tables outside, so grab a seat and enjoy your sandwich! Tip: order online for pick up if you're short on time! But if you're really short on time, this probably isn't the place to go for you. Since we've biked here, I don't have any experience with street parking, but since it's in a residential area, it always looks full. So be aware of street parking! You may need to circle around a few times.

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    4.3
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    This cafe and bike shop is such a hidden gem!!! It's in the tucked away neighborhood of Frogtown,…read moreright along the LA River. I found it on yelp a while ago and knew I wanted to check it out. It's at the end of a dead end street and I'm not going to lie, I second guessed my directions at first. But it is there! It's counter service with a massive patio. So much cool art on the walls and lots of shade. I didn't expect it to be so big from the pictures I saw online. The bike shop and rentals are in the back. I didn't rent a bike, but I did look a the cute shop and bought a cool bandana with birds on it! I ordered the breakfast tacos and a cortado and let me tell you, you they were the best breakfast tacos I've ever had. I was skeptical because I love breakfast burritos, but these were perfect. Delicious sauce, crunchy potatoes, I added kale and oyster mushrooms. The friendly cashier recommended them and told me they are only on the weekday menu though, so keep that in mind! The coffee was smooth and perfectly made with a cute little design on it. Everything came out quickly. I saw they also have a great beer list with lots of local breweries, so I'm definitely going to come back for dinner/happy hour very soon! Oh! They told me they just got their liquor license and are going to have a full drink menu soon, so I am totally looking forward to having cocktails here. If you've been thinking about coming to this place, do it!

    I want to start by saying this review is **only about the beer and the service**, not the food. I'm…read moreactually a big fan of Spoke's breakfast burrito and have always enjoyed it. The other day, we were riding along the river path and decided to stop at Spoke for a beer after spending some time on the trail. We walked in, ordered a couple of beers, and the woman helping us immediately seemed annoyed that we were only ordering drinks. Her facial expressions and overall attitude made us feel like we were inconveniencing her. After taking our payment, she went to the back to grab our beers. We waited about seven minutes, which seemed like a long time considering we only ordered beer. When she finally came back, the beers were room temperature instead of cold. Normally I would have said something, but because of how short and unfriendly she had been from the start, I honestly didn't feel comfortable bringing it up. It felt like I'd just be met with more attitude. I still like Spoke, and I'll definitely be back for the breakfast burritos because they're great. I just hope this experience was a one-off, because better customer service and properly chilled beer would have made a huge difference.

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    Shawarma House

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    5.0
    (14 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Found this on yelp, did notice it was 5 stars but only 5 reviews on hand…read more Gotta say that this place is pretty darn delicious..we ordered the beef lule and chicken lule plates plus an item they dont have on the menu but they made it for us anyway..a cucumber tomato red onion salad..so good everything To table service really, gotta go up to counter order and pay then just sit and await the food..no alcohol as well, bummer But i will tell you the food we had was really good Ambiance os ok..need ac in here as the afternoon sun just beats down this side of the restaurant, but chill if you dont mind it Again thank you shawarma house!!

    So excited to see a Kabob spot on this side of town! Honestly, I still miss the old Mediterranean…read moreTriangle which used to be at the Sprouts strip mall, their Kabob was solid Amazeballs but anyway - Shawarma House moved into the old Blinkie's Donut Shop, formerly the old Mochinut spot, this corner location gives the "restaurant Bermuda Triangle" reputation (maybe needs some sage cleansing lol). But I'm rooting for these guys, because the food is good and this side of Eagle Rock needs more restaurant dinner options. I ordered the BBQ combo and it did not disappoint! (Yummmm) generous portions of chicken kabob and beef lule, served over rice with hummus and warm pita. Hearty, filling, and hits the spot when you're craving something comforting and savory. One small suggestion, if you're not serving Shirazi salad, throw a slice of lemon on the plate. That little hit of acidity makes a world of difference and really brings out the flavors of the chicken and beef The place is clean, the staff is friendly, and the vibe is welcoming--which already puts it ahead of many spots. With a few small seasoning tweaks, this could easily become a regular stop for me. All in all, Shawarma House is a solid addition to the neighborhood. Here's hoping they break the curse and stick around--because they deserve to. Cheers guys and Thanks!

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