First I apologize for no pictures. My phone was dead when we got there. Really cute place tables inside and outside and an outdoor tented area with heaters. Great looking menu with sandwiches salad, quiches, and omelettes. We ordered a croissant sandwich and a quiche the day. The sandwich was good, but the quiche was REALLY dry and overcooked. The au gratin potatoes were oily, but tasty. read more

Had the best brunch today at Cafe Laurent. I had the quiche with olives and their dijon mustard sauce - amazing! The service was prompt and the staff excellent. Will definitely make this one of my go to places! read more

Wonderful, creative, and delicious. I've driven by for years and will drive by no longer. Such an unassuming place from the outside, but a mighty force of awesomeness awaits inside. At least four stars. Further research will be eagerly pursued. With brunch on the weekends and breakfast served all day during the week, one has plenty of opportunity to explore their menus. Crepes? Omelets? Quiches? Or many other options. In my party, for instance, one of us ordered and loved the L'Espagnole Omelet (Potatoes, caramelized onions, Spanish paprika, pork chorizo, and mozzarella). One of us had and loved Soleil Pancakes (Three butter pancakes with a choice of organic strawberries, bananas, Nutella, dark chocolate chips, lemon-sugar, raspberries or blueberries. Served with seasonal fruits and whipped cream). A word on their poached eggs: Perfect. The shape was rounded, almost voluptuous. Expertly cooked, and all you enjoy is the egg. I have lamented that some other places rely on a heavy-handed vinegar flavor. Not here. Praise Laurent. A side of eggs is a great complement if you order the pancakes, for example. Or, with what I ordered: the French Toast. This is not your typical French Toast, and that's a good thing. While I love the more traditional puffy doughy triangles and squares at some other restaurants, it's a different world here. Pain Perdu (French toast) is their own French toast recipe, made of brioche, butter homemade croissants, raisins, cranberries, and a touch of Canadian maple syrup. Mon Dieu! Served with fresh fruit and whipped cream. I submit that though there are many worthy items on the menu, this was exactly what I wanted --- without even knowing it. Pain Perdu arrives as a large disk of eggy, imperceptively bready Heaven with the aforementioned dried fruit. This was so satisfying. And the poached eggs merely sent it higher. Strong recommendation. I enjoyed the coffee, too. Service was smart and helpful. Clearly, details matter at Cafe Laurent. I am grateful for such a tasty, joyful, and seemingly carefree experience. read more

Cafe Laurent - Pain Perdu (French Toast) - French Near Me - Mar Vista, California

We had a wonderful brunch yesterday, Sunday morning. They don't take reservations so just plan to arrive and wait a short time if you have a group of more than 4, however it was just the 2 of us so we were able to be seated right after arriving for a 10:30AM brunch. Service was pretty quick and casual, we had two different waiters take our drink order and our food order, but the items came out fast and sitting out back in the covered, heated patio was a nice way to spend a Sunday morning. They have a very large menu for both breakfast and lunch so there really are a ton of options to choose from. I started off the meal with a Butter Croissant and really enjoyed it. It was fresh and fluffy and came with a side of jam and butter. For my entree I chose a personal favorite of mine that is located on the lunch menu, but is also served for breakfast: the Croque Madame. Petit Trois still has my favorite in LA, but this one is probably in my top 3 overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely order it again. Overall a great French Bistro that serves up a great breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Parking in the area is pretty easy, but plan to do street parking because they do not have a parking lot. read more

Cafe Laurent - Butter Croissant - French Near Me - Mar Vista, California

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The food and servers are amazing love cafe Laurent I am never disappointed when I choose Cafe Laurent

We came in at 2:30pm on a Thursday and were still seated despite the restaurant closing at 3pm. The staff was really friendly. They were very welcoming and helpful with helping us to order. Even though we came in close to closing time, they didn't rush us at all and were very attentive. Cafe Laurent has a very extensive menu with many types of offerings. They have your typical American brunch foods as well as French options. I ordered Le Croque Madame and chose the potatoes gratin and organic salad as my sides, while my friend went for La Suzette Crepe. I enjoyed my sandwich and found it to be very filling. It felt kind of greasy and oily, so the side salad offered a nice balance. I really liked the potatoes; they were cheesy and flavorful. My friend's crepe was fairly standard. It was a solid crepe but was lacking in terms of flavor and fillings. In general, the food was yummy and solid. It was easy to find parking in the neighborhood; there were many street parking spots, with some being metered. The restaurant's interior isn't very big, but they do have a fairly large patio. We sat outside on their patio, but it was really cold. Their heater lamps weren't turned on, and there wasn't any cover from the wind; I would recommend bringing a jacket or blanket if you sit outside. There was also some noise pollution from the streets, which was kind of distracting. Overall, Cafe Laurent is a solid brunch spot! read more

Cafe Laurent - Le Croque-Madame - French Near Me - Mar Vista, California

Good cafe for breakfast or lunch with good tasting food that is huge. We had a giant group between two tables and they did a good job serving us. I had the olive quiche which tasted good overall, but the side potatoes were definitely the main star of the plate. The salmon omelette was also pretty good as well. Parking isn't that hard to find and overall the ambiance was ok, but could be better. read more

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Great breakfast great service and amazing manager /owner who is so professional and very friendly, anytime that I go there I leave very happy and satisfied. read more

So first time at this place . Love the atmosphere. The service was good ordered something that I never ordered and have never tried before but it was delicious. I had the crêpe filled almost like I was having an omelette. It was so delicious. The only thing about this place is it was very expensive. $33 each we split the check for our meal and a latte . Give it a try the food was delicious and again I love the atmosphere and the lattes were delicious. read more

Delicious breakfast spot! Everything was fresh and flavorful, we were seated quickly and the service was great. They have a nice heated patio as well with a lovely ambiance. read more

Cafe Laurent - Garden Omelet with Gratin Potatoes - French Near Me - Mar Vista, California

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I never leave reviews but felt compelled to as I thought the dining experience here was fantastic. All of the staff were extremely friendly and so attentive. We were asked multiple times if we wanted coffee and water refills, how are meal was, and if we needed anything. The service was fast, portions HUGE!, and everything was beyond delicious. They also accommodated seating for 2 infants and 2 strollers. I will 10000% be returning! read more

Amazingly friendly staff, very warm and welcoming. That was so refreshing and pleasant! It feels like a really special, neighborhood place, and I love that vibe. The setting is great. Charming, colorful and warm. It's casual, inviting and unpretentious. The food is so good! The menu is incredible- It's honestly hard to decide on something because everything sounds SO GOOD. You won't be disappointed. The French toast tastes like bread pudding, it's heavenly. Seriously. The potatoes au gratin are to die for. Parking is kind of annoying, but you'll figure it out. Just drive a block and a half up and park on Venice Boulevard. Looking forward to going back to try more things! Thanks for a great experience. The warm welcome, smiles and kindness really stand out. read more

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The food was great, the service was very friendly and warm and the cafe was lovely. I wish I took more photos, the potatoes au gratin was excellent and crepe was perfect! Great spot in Mar Vista, this is definitely one of my favorites! Angel and the rest of the crew made us feel at home read more

Cafe Laurent - Breakfast Special - French Near Me - Mar Vista, California

Made a morning reservation for 9 people about a week ago. The restaurant was quaint and cozy, with a cute patio around the back. Since we were a large party, it took some time to receive our food (understandably so). Sadly, 1 order was wrong & a member of our group did not receive their food. While we saw the food runner more often than our waiter, it was still difficult to flag down either or of them. We eventually were able to inform them of the issues and thankfully got them fixed. Food & atmosphere was great, but the service left us a bit disappointed with the difficulty in trying to contact our server or any other members of the staff. read more

This is one of my favorite brunch spots in town. The new location is cute and the patio is a nice vibe. Staff are always on the ball and I've never had a bad meal here. read more

First off, service was so so. Just initially had an issue with one of the servers because he is having us squeeze in 4 seating even though i told her there are 6 of us. Good thing the other server interjected and said we will not fit the 4 seat since i have 2 kids. not sure if the first server thought i'm going to have my 3 year old and 2 month old suit on our laps. Did: the eggs benedict with canadian ham is really good. The hollandaise sauce was creamy and tasty. I had the crepe shrimp ocean.... didnt like it because the shrimp was so overcooked and super acidic with lemon that u didn't taste the garlic. Sucks also they charged gratuity when they only technically had to serve the 4 adults. Nothing special so i dont think i will be back read more

Is there anything better than their goat cheese, spinach, and avocado omelette? Let's go! read more

Cafe Laurent - Omelette with goat cheese and avocado! Side of fruit and their divine potatoes!! - French Near Me - Mar Vista, California

We had brunch here today. After buying their breads and muffins at the Sunday MV farmers market for may years we (group of 5) decided to dine here. Oh my gosh it was so delicious and the servings were huge! Everyone really enjoyed their order and the french bistro feel of the place. Plates were cleaned.The owner was so sweet and seated us at once without a reservation. We will make this a regular on or Sunday schedule. Thank you Cafe Laurent for a wonderful delicious and fun Sunday brunch. read more

This meal was painstakingly mid... honestly, maybe worse than mid. The turkey club is the saddest looking and tasting sandwich in LA. And the eggs were... definitely special. JK they were alright. But the bacon on the club sandwich was not even good bacon like you get in the special, it's way sadder bacon on top of a few stacks of lame turkey on a cold bread. The staff is nice and accommodating but the music too loud and poppy and I don't particularly fw the LED lights. It feels like im in a teenage boys room and he made me a sandwich but he's never made a sandwich before so it ended up looking like that. Coffee good read more

Cafe Laurent - Le Bistro Club - French Near Me - Mar Vista, California

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Excellent food and very cute ambiance. I was upset when they changed locations - the one on Overland had been my favorite lunch spot for years. But I'm happy to say the new location is just as good, no change in the quality of the food. read more

This place is simply terrible. I don't understand these other 5 star reviews. They can't have been at the same place. Over priced and bland food. Avoid at all cost! Staff is rude to top it all off. read more

Got take out order this time but eat here several times a year when I'm in LA. Good service excellent food.

First time trying this place out and I must say it's pretty good for what it's worth . My friend and I decided to have this place for lunch today and it was good. I got the pasta and my friend got the salad and croissant sandwich and both were good for it being take out . I'm sure the food would probably be better if you were to eat at the place. The service was nice they were really friendly when we went to pick up the food. I love the vibes of the place feels like a nice little cafe with cute art everywhere . It feels more like a littler diner than a cafe but it felt warm and welcoming . Will most likely come back to try the rest of their menu read more

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I have eaten many omelettes in my life but the omelettes at Cafe Laurent are in a class all by themselves! It is impossible to compare them to any other omelette. They are as light as air but exploding with flavor whether you build your own or order from the menu. If you love omelette then you owe it to yourself to go to Cafe Laurent but be warned, other omelettes will never be good enough after. read more

Really nice folks working here. Good service, very attentive. Food is pretty good. I had breakfast which was a decent size portion. I tried my friend's seafood crepe and it was good enough. Extensive menu, many choices for both brunch and lunch. They have a lot of dining space which is also nice, as it feels pretty spacious and spread out, We sat out on the heated patio it was comfortable. I've been to the Culver location many times over the years so was happy to see them in Mar Vista. I'd def return to try more items off that huge menu. read more

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Café Laurent: A Hidden Gem with Heart Café Laurent is the kind of place that's getting harder and harder to find--a cozy café where the food is always amazing, the ambiance is warm and welcoming, and the owners and staff treat you like family. It's rare to walk into a spot where they remember your favorite order and greet you with genuine kindness, but that's exactly what happens here. My go-to? The waffle with fresh strawberries, a side of bacon (not crispy!), and a café au lait--perfect every time. Whether you're craving a leisurely breakfast, a relaxed brunch with friends, or just a quiet moment with a great meal, Café Laurent delivers. The food is consistently delicious, the service is friendly, and there's not a hint of pretense--just a beautiful, inviting space where you can enjoy a great meal and feel right at home. The only "ugh" is the weekend parking--thanks to the nearby farmers market, finding a spot can be a bit of a challenge. But somehow, we always manage, and trust me, it's so worth it. We were heartbroken when they were forced out of their Culver City location (boo!), but thank goodness they found a new home. If you're looking for good food, a great atmosphere, and a café that feels like a little slice of Paris with a lot of heart, Café Laurent is it. read more

Extremely tasty. Price seems a tiny bit high at first for what is typically a savory pastry but what you get is essentially a breakfast or lunch. Generous portion that includes a perfectly cooked egg boiled medium. It's a great deal, super fresh and obviously high quality. I do not keep kosher but it's very nice to see super good kosher establishments do well. read more

to start this was so bad, crepe bad service place that gordon Ramsey would rip apart wow it smelt bad and it was bad atmospher. sorry. read more

French spot with quick service. Note that the Yelp checkin deal of the free latte with a purchase of an omelette no longer is valid. Metered street parking available. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Credit cards accepted. There is a gender neutral restroom available out by the extended patio. I noticed a sign indicating that they were changing locations soon, so these logistics may soon be moot. In terms of food, I was deciding between the omelette and the crepe version of the L'Antique (which comes with cream cheese and smoked salmon), and our waiter suggested the omelette. Most of the dishes came with an option of potatoes gratin and fruit or salad. All in all, the food was very rich and we left very full. read more

Food was ok Service was good besides the server charge us with 20 percent tip and inputting there was 6 of us But there was only 5 in our table Server was not very attentive read more

Cute little restaurant. Finding parking is annoying but that goes for any place in this part of town. We got a table outside to sit at. I would say they could have checked on us more frequently. I had to get up myself a couple times to ask for condiments and more water. The food is very aesthetic and looks delicious, but is mid. The chicken in the sandwich was dry. I'd say the best items out of everything were the pancakes and quiche. The potatoes were good. read more

Cafe Laurent - Fancy Brunch - French Near Me - Mar Vista, California

Cafe Laurent has become our place to go at least twice a week. The food is undeniably great of top quality and beautifully presented. But what really keeps us coming back is the wait staff that treat you like family(they like), call you by name and care about how life is treating you. Ps the French baguette and cinnamon rolls are our favorite take home treats. read more

Ambiance: located in the corner spot, right outside of the park, street parkings only, very packed indoor seating, back to back with your neighbors, and more spacious outdoor patio Service: so rushed and not patient, felt being pushed to order by at least two waiters, and the food was also prepared very rushed, overall disappointing quality Food & Drink: numerous items on the menu, I didn't even get the chance to glance through it before placing the order, according to the returning customer, the food quality was not as good Eggs Benedict - *** two poached eggs on a butter croissant with choices of Canadian bacon and turkey with additional charge, topped with Hollandaise sauce and served with potatoes gratin, fresh tomatoes, small organic greens and avocado with balsamic vinaigrette, eggs were so undercooked, the hollandaise sauce wasn't authentic, croissant was so soggy, salad and gratin were good though Make Your Own Crepe - *** Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Bacon, sweet and salty taste, the fruits bowl served with it was not fresh at all with rotten pieces, none of us even took a bite Lavazza Mocha - *** with whipped cream, average taste Price: ordinary food and decent prices, about $20~$25 per person for brunch, unlikely return for neither service or food read more

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Ordered the smoked salmon pear salad, and the portions were huge! Staff was very friendly. There's parking in the back as well. read more

Cafe Laurent - French Near Me - Mar Vista, California

Cafe Laurent is conveniently located and a great little brunch spot. Had to wait about 45 minutes for a party of 5 on a Sunday around 1pm. The menu is extensive, offering an option for everyone and the food is pretty good. The salmon pear salad was by far the standout for our group. A great flavor combo that is actually healthy! The salmon was perfectly cooked and delicious. Dogs are welcome on the patio! Bathroom is okay, not the cleanest and generally has a wait as there's only one. read more

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Love this place and especially the food! I haven't had one thing I didn't like. The owner is so sweet too... he comes and spends time at the table and is very personable. Can't wait until they are open for dinner! My new favorite Mar Vista Cafe. read more

Came for the Sunday brunch, had to wait about 15-20 min for a table for 6 people. They had an interior upgrade so it's much nicer than I remember. The menu has nice options, nothing over complicated so everyone had a pretty easy time choosing which simplifies the process. Nice atmosphere overall and good service. The food was tasty, I felt like they use good ingredients and pay attention to details. they offer the option of byob (bring your own bottle) which I think is awesome. metered street parking all around. read more

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Cute little corner cafe spot! We were lucky to find parking right across, but I did notice there is plenty of free 2 hour street parking next to the cafe. We were seated outside in the shaded outdoor patio, which I find is better than the indoor portion. Our order consisted of the Quiche Du Jour and an eggs benedict. The breakfast plates were good! I would say they are pretty big portion sizes, as they came with 2 sides. A solid breakfast/brunch cafe that will satisfy your brunch cravings! read more

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Majority rules We are just visiting LA this week. Acting on a recommendation for Cafe Laurent we stopped in for breakfast. With seating both inside and out, we picked outside on a beautiful day. Our server was right over to get us started. For breakfast I tried their Quiche aux Olives, one of their quiche offerings made with Kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and of course, eggs. It looked and tasted Mediterranean to me, with either very little cheese or the cheese was very mild. While I was not overly impressed with my food, everyone else at my table raved about their food, from Le Croque-Monsieur to a salmon sandwich called Le New Yorker to a ginormous stack of pancakes with chocolate and berries for our granddaughter. A happy family is worth lots of stars, I should have selected the Quiche Lorraine. Service was excellent. I was concerned parking could be a challenge but there was an open spot on the street right next to the place, so no problem for me today. Seemed expensive but I just got to CA and everything seems expensive, so relatively speaking, probably just fine. read more

Cafe Laurent - Quiche aux Olives - French Near Me - Mar Vista, California

Just showed up here at 2:40 for breakfast, to be told that I was too late. The place closes at 3 pm.... When I asked if 20 minutes wasn't enough time to make eggs and potatoes, I was told the kitchen closes in 5 minutes. Meaning that it was currently open... very disappointing. read more