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    CJ's Cafe

    3.6 (333 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Hot Polish Sausage & Eggs
    Kenneth S.

    We arrived at the perfect time for late breakfast/early lunch at CJ's. It was on 1-10-26 around 12pm and we were seated right away in a booth with no waiting. I ordered the polish sausage and egg breakfast which is always good along with the largest iced tea you will find. Our server was Monica and she is always nice, professional and great service to us. Everyone is there having a great meal and enjoying the food along with company. The staff is always great.

    Wings were horrible. Waste of money
    Deborah G.

    I eaten at CJ's before and never had an issue until today. I ordered the fried chicken wings and they were horrible. Taste like they were fried in old grease. The potatoes and corn was dry. Very disappointing.

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    Dave B.

    Hard to beat this place when you're craving some breakfast and fried chicken. Portions are generous. Staff is attentive. And their fresh juices are fantastic for a hangover.

    Chicken Sausage & Eggs
    Christopher R.

    Me and my wife ordered breakfast from this restaurant. My wife ordered the food through DoorDash app. I ordered the chicken sausage plate with eggs, potatoes and toast. When we entered the restaurant we were greeted by staff. Staff were friendly and polite. We picked up the food when the food was ready. The chicken sausage was delicious and seasoned well. The eggs were cooked well but the potatoes needed a little more seasoning. The meal was filling and very reasonable. The ambiance is customer service friendly and the menu has some great choices.

    The whole 18$ meal
    Vera M.

    CJ's use to be my go to spot!! I mean they had the best chicken sausage! On my last two visits,I noticed how they started thinning out the chicken sausage patties! So thin that it makes them tough and chewy! They were so thin you could see through them! So you use to get two thick healthy patties,nice presentation on the plate too! To these horrible little things! And when your charging these kind of prices,you have to make it make sense! That was my first turn off! Then #2 if you have a gluten allergy, they will absolutely not switch toast for a small bowl of any kind of fruit! Now how many request could you possibly be getting in the course of a day,for that particular request! Not accommodating at all!

    Catfish & Eggs
    Nia L.

    Came here after a funeral service and there was about 10-12 of us on a Sat approx 1-2pm. They were able to accommodate us, which was nice. There's a huge menu that includes Southern and Mexican dishes also Smoothies & Juices. Everyone pretty much ordered something different and all enjoyed their food. My husband got the Chilaquiles and I ordered the Catfish breakfast. The catfish was a bit thin and I've had better; but it was doable! The servers were really nice and handled our group just fine. The restaurant is in a strip mall and parking is kinda tight; but there is parking in the back. It's a cool diner feel that's larger! Yelp gives a 3, if there were half stars, I'd give a 3 1/2. If I'm in the area again, I'd return!!

    Bustling on a rainy Sat morning.
    Robert G.

    Came in today on a Saturday rainy morning. Why is it in LA that everyone comes out when it rains? LOL In any case, I went with my tried and true. No pics in this review as my dying cell failed me once again-but I did manage to get a shot of the receipt. Service, this time around (the whole crew chipped in as opposed to anyone individual) was spot on as usual. And as the receipt will reflect, you can't beat catfish, egg scrambled well, and tomatoes for what I paid in 2025 in Los Angeles California. Previous pictures in previous reviews pretty much reflect what I ordered. If you value consistency both in terms of level of service as well as quality food, they have it going on here!

    It was a Pork chop, scrambled eggs, grits, wheat toast and coffee
    Tatianna L.

    Well, well, well let's just say it was so good I forgot to take a before picture! The seasonings were on point as though my Mom herself was in the kitchen! Everything was cooked to perfection and Griselda our waitress was very courteous and attentive! Thank you for the hospitality

    Melinda E.

    Loved this place ! Ate here while visiting LA and I truly enjoyed everything our table ordered. The grits were great (not pictured) & I love how they have fresh juice to choose from. Our service was very attentive and it's a great family atmosphere. I would definitely eat here again.

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    Christian U.

    Cj's cafe is located in midtown area in a large shopping center so Parking is simple to find The Ambiance when you get in is nothing special to be honest but you have a typical diner The service is pretty friendly they were very attentive and helpful as well The food I got the hard shell tacos because apparently that's what they are known for and man lemme tell you they are so addicting ! Kind of messy but so tasty ! The price point is low to medium but not bad overall check them out if your around the area

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    I like this restaurant so great my favorite breakfast to get from there is French toast with bacon it's very delicious ,

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    Thank you I am glad you enjoyed the food.

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    Good food good price right in the urban neighborhood that you love what else can you ask for?

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    Came yesterday morning & I'm always skeptical with trying new places . 10/10 from service to the foood. I will definitely be back!

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    Girl & The Goat

    4.4
    (2.4k reviews)
    7.2 mi

    My daughter reserved a 'Fathers Day " brunch for our last day in LA. This was one of her favorite…read morespots with locations in Chicago and the Bay Area. We had a lovely Prix Fix menu shown below and it was excellent. I got to have all three of the first oyster course since my daughter is pregnant and my bestie doesn't like them, Yay more for me! The shrimp salad course was epic and even though I'm not a fan of some of the flavorings I loved it. The potato course was also prepared so amusing and unusual. The chef of this place was on one of those Top Chef programs. The pork course was mouth watering, it literally felt like butter melting in my mouth. Each different course was so yummy and unique. The place was packed so I'm sure this place does a great business. I will definitely try the Chicago location since that's my hometown:)

    3.5/5 Came here for…read moremy mom's birthday. Ordered: Naan & Dips Chickpea Fritters Goat Liver Mousse Shrimp and Crispy Veg Salad Galbi-style Short Rib Pork Belly Noodles Lamb Curry Sunrise Spritz The server and the sommelier were awesome! The biggest bummers were: 1. We waited what felt like almost 1 hour for our shank. The server said it was "getting plated" at the 30 mins mark and waited much longer and finally decided to just cancel it. 2. The pricing is way too high for the size of the plates. 3. The food was good but not excellent. For example, the pork belly noodles were just a glorified Japchae. 4. Parking. I mean it is.. Arts district. You can spend 1 hour finding street parking or paying an arm and a leg for a lot. The ambiance is modern but warm. I've been a few times but this might be the last for a while.

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    Zinc Café & Bar

    Zinc Café & Bar

    4.0
    (2.2k reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Happy hour specials

    I want to update my review about the location of Zinc that I wrote over a decade ago. Since my…read moreinitial review, I've continued to come to this restaurant. It remains a unique addition to the neighborhood, as well as a good place to grab some interesting dishes. Since the opening of this particular business, the Zinc chain has opened in a few other locations. Those locations are much newer in not only their establishment but their design. This is not to say that this is still not an interesting, well-designed business, but, with time, it has become a little bit rundown. I hate to say it, but that is the truth. This location could really use an update and perhaps a deep cleaning. I was, in fact, kind of surprised at the condition of this business, for example, on the way towards their restrooms. From my opinion, it needs an clean up and an update. Also, the litter that surrounded some of the outdoor tables where I was sitting at my most recent visit was very surprising. This is just something to keep in mind if you're coming here for your first visit. In terms of what they offer for food, though it has evolved a bit over the years, they still have a great, heath-based menu, with some very interesting choices. For all of you vegetarians and vegans out there, you will, for sure, be able to find some tasty food to eat. Once upon a time, this restaurant was impacted with tons and tons of people. It was constantly full with people either going to the bakery and/or sitting down for table service. Shortly past their opening each day, there would be a line of people waiting for service. This seems to have changed, however. Meaning, if you're looking for an interesting place to eat, with some good dishes, at the far Southeast side of DTLA, near the lofts district, and you want a place without a long wait to get a table and/or your food, this may still be your place to go.

    Positives first: the ambiance is lovely, nice patio and plenty of space. We were seated quickly for…read moreour brunch reservation. The menu is big, though pricey!! I got an omelette and it was fresh and light, but very small for the price and no bread included. Now for the rest, the service was appalling. Food came out quickly but after that we were barely checked on. We had to ask several times for things that we ordered and had to flag down the waitress to order a second drink and they took forever. We could understand that it was busy but the waitress never apologized or said anything like they were understaffed or anything. Also, we had a few questions about the menu and our drinks and the waitress would just say, "I think so?" or give a vague answer. She didn't seem very knowledgeable about the menu at all. Maybe she was new, but clearly training was lacking. I don't think I'll be returning but since I see many reviews relating to service issues, hopefully management is able to address the deficit

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    The Rising Sun

    4.2
    (182 reviews)
    7.3 mi
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    Had a chance to dine at The Rising Sun. The setup is simple. You find a seat, order through a QR…read morecode, and pick up your food at the window when it's ready. There is a small seating area, and the seats weren't particularly comfortable, but the space seems intended more for a quick stop rather than a long sit-down meal. I ordered the beignet, breakfast po'boy sandwich, and chicken and waffles. - The beignet tasted good, but the portion was quite small. - The egg in the breakfast po'boy was burnt, which affected the overall flavor. - The chicken and waffles tasted like frozen food that had been reheated rather than freshly made. On the positive side, the service was very kind and friendly. However, overall the food was disappointing.

    Mandatory 15% service fee added to bill. I asked why and was told the owner adds it to give…read moreservice staff a livable wage. Came for Valentine's day lunch. outdoor seating only and next to parking lot; smell of cars ugh; seat ourselves, order via QR code, pick up your own food, check on food and drinks about 5 times because we were not told when it would be ready; got half our order and told the rest wasn't ready and they would bring it to us; never happened so went back to get our Caesar salad and tater tots and they were clueless about my order; waited and was handed a salad the size of my palm hand-disappointing; the vibe of staff was poor, unfriendly and seemed annoyed more than anything. we cleaned our own table and agreed vibe no n food good enough. Food: tater tots, chicken and waffles, breakfast poor boy, Cesar salad, lattes, beignets. won't return. lesson learned: walk away for forced mandatory service fee. owner just raise prices of food instead.

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    Verve Coffee Roasters

    4.0
    (562 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    Amazing coffee place with a lovely outdoor and indoor space as well as a loft. Obviously it's a…read morewell-known place in Arts District but many people come here to work and drink delicious coffee and Matcha. I will also shout out their breakfast burrito, which is crispy, crunchy and filled with delicious inside. My only regret was not adding avocado, but it's a lovely place to catch up with friends and or do your work. I even saw some people bring some books to read outside in the sun on the benches and while I don't have that free time yet, it's definitely a goal to come back to do that. Shout out to the lovely cashier who is very patient with my order and everyone who was very kind.

    Love the interior. It's so bright and airy with tall ceilings and there's a good amount of seating…read morewith two levels. Staff is friendly and service is pretty quick. I think there's only 4 or 5 dedicated parking spots available out front so you'll likely have to street park unless you get lucky. It can be difficult to find as the entrance is more on Santa Fe than it is on Mateo. I ordered an iced chai latte and my date ordered a pour over. I think he was pretty satisfied with his drink but my drink was mediocre. Chai lattes are my go-to so it's easy for me to compare and the drink here just doesn't have as much flavor as I expected and tasted watery. Not itching to return but if I did, I'd order an açaí bowl or a pastry as those seem pretty good.

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    Prank

    Prank

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    We recently hosted our first cocktail party in LA, and Dave from Prank was an absolute angel. He…read moresupported us from start to finish, offering thoughtful suggestions on how to make the event even more unique and special. I had many questions, and both he and his team addressed every single one with patience, care, and attention to detail. It's clear that Dave was born to host events! That level of guidance makes all the difference when you're nervours... that patience and guidance it's exactly what you want in a venue partner. Prank was an excellent choice for our event. The location is fantastic, the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the drinks and food were outstanding. Thank you so much. We will absolutely recommend Prank and keep it on our radar for future events in LA.

    This is one of the coolest spot in DTLA in my opinion. Here's why... there is an easy feel to the…read moreatmosphere as soon as you walk up to the entrance. The open patio, the bar area and how it wraps around the corner where there is a smaller intimate section. The music was awesome, the bartender has a great pour and the people seemed to be really having a great time. As I look around I see there is an open upstairs area that looks down onto the first level. So cool right? I had a conversation with two regulars and they swear by the menu. Plans are made to come back and I must try the food when I do. Cheers!!

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    Distrito Catorce

    4.2
    (44 reviews)
    8.1 mi

    Distrito Catorce is a gem in Boyle Heights that delivers on all fronts. The food was outstanding!…read moreFresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, with authentic flavors and quality ingredients that stood out from the first bite to the last. The ambiance was welcoming and the art was tasteful. What truly elevated the experience was the service. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the meal. They were quick to offer recommendations and ensured everything was perfect without being intrusive. We ordered the tostaditas de atún agua chile negro, beet salad, carne asada taco and Al pastor taco and watched the World Cup game. Distrito Catorce combines exceptional food, a great atmosphere, and top-notch service. It's the kind of place that leaves you planning your next visit before you've even finished your meal. Definitely plan on coming back to watch more World Cup games.

    I knew heading into Distrito Catorce that I wanted to see three things . The closing art exhibit,…read morehear the live band, and finally try Chef Jonathan's menu. It was basically a grand slam. To be honest, I was already biased because his Smorgasburg pop-ups were consistently good. But Distrito Catorce is different , it's like art. My favorite dish was the tacos de papa with salsa macha. The crunch of the potato taco riding into the salsa macha and crema felt like home, but with some extra pop. His salsa game is on point. The scallion salsa on the ribeye taco was also gas. Lastly, I really dug the tostadita de atún. It hit perfectly on these hot summer days. Low-key, I still want to try the El Rey de Noche. Tacos de beef trompo are starting to hit LA, and dude was ahead of the curve making picanha-brisket tacos de trompo. Service is smooth too. The servers are helpful, and solid at the bar. Overall, it's a cool spot with a menu that feels unique to LA.

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    Manuela

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    4.2
    (2.3k reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$

    A few weeks ago, I tried a sample of a Venison burger at Sprouts and it was pretty amazing. I felt…read morethat I needed to try this here as well. My friend just flew in for a day because his relative had forgot her passport and needed to travel to Korea, so we stopped here. He missed a few meetings, a vet appointment and other things, but also saved the day, otherwise his relative wouldn't have been able to make it to Korea. While here, they ordered a salad with cherries and pecans that was pretty amazing. I think that may have been one of the better salads I've eaten. In addition to that, a cucumber burrata salad was ordered, and that was made well too. When my venison burger arrived, I took a few bites and it had the exact flavor I was hoping for and I thought the burger was done extremely well. My friend also ordered a pork chop, and it was an amazing cut, cooked perfectly, tender, juicy and everything you could ever want in a bone in pork chop. They also cut the entire piece for you and scraped every last bit off of the bone too. The service is really attentive. They come by your table a lot to ensure you have everything you need. The ambiance is a bit dim in lighting which sets a nice mood. And the place just happens to be dog friendly too. Sorry for the lack of photos, but I didn't wanna intrude on everyone else's meals. However, if you come here, definitely try the salad with cherries and the venison burger or the pork chop!

    Amazing apple butter 10/10 easy must get The dip was okay,…read morenot a big fan but it is a bigger portion. Great for pics The pop Benedict was good but not super filling, the eggs well seasoned and good sauce Bacon super bomb, if you like sweet Canadian bacon. Not a fan of the grits Tartar 10/10 easy really good dish to get to share Chile was okay nothing else besides sauce and chips 4/10 Ribeye steak very small like 6 oz steak for $58 it's great but not for the size and quality Great service, really fast and their mixed drinks were bomb too. I liked the melon one 9/10 Overnight oats is good too but on the higher end, 7/10 nothing crazy but still good If I go back the butter, burger and pop Benedict would be the move or bacon

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