First time trying this cute spot. Food was delicious, drinks were tasty, and the service was great. Would definitely recommend as a cute breakfast spot. read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Chilaquiles & watermelon lime cooler - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

Easily one of the best brunch options in the valley. I actually drove up from West LA specifically for this brunch and was very happy that I did so. Parking in this area is very easy compared to Los Angeles and our server was very polite. It's not a full Service restaurant you order at the counter, they give you a number, and then bring your food. There is not full waiter service. The menu is really large and filled with all sorts of great options and they have a ton of bakery items as well. It's really easy to find gluten-free and regular treats. Inside is also very large with many different table options and they seem to have very quick service because all the tables were returning pretty quickly. For this meal, I chose the soft omelette and thought it was fantastic. It was made just as I liked it and every part about it was great. We also ordered some of the churro pancakes and they were a real great sweet treat. They also have delicious drinks and honestly everything that we ordered was wonderful. I would definitely recommend to anyone in the area and already want to come back again to try some of their lunch options. read more

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More like 4.5 stars but definitely worth trying!! Ambiance is decent .. very casual, self serve water which I like. While it's a counter order place you can add stuff once seated. Food came out pretty fast and they were decently busy The miso salmon 4.5/5 was delicious but just a little over priced, definitely still worth trying though The fried chicken sandwich 5/5 and potato wedges were excellent. Kinda wish the potatoes were a little crispier but they were fully cooked and delicious. Got the hot sauce on side cuz sometimes not a fan of places "Nashville" hot .. but this one was really good Mimosa flight is actually EXCELLENT 5/5 .. the are all delicious but having blood orange and regular orange is a little redundant.. blood orange was better so would love to see regular orange into something fun .. also the bottle version coming with all 3 options .. but would still order the flight every visit Puff cakes are basically tiny pancakes 4/5 .. maybe pancake/angel food cake .. if you order this as a dessert it's great .. as a meal it's lacking .. lemon cream one was fire Cookies were good, s'mores thing was decent. Red velvet donut was dry Overall pumped to go back and try other items for sure read more

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How can anyone give this lovely, charming, cozy, beautiful, quaint, bright restaurant anything but 5 stars?? Well, since I heard so much about this place, I wanted to give them a try. I am SO glad that I did. Walked in yesterday around 12;15pm, grabbed a menu and stood in line. They had a long line and the line was moving pretty fast. By the time that I got to the register it was 12:30pm. The way that this place works, you stand in line, place your order, they give you a number, grab a table (inside or outside) and they will bring out the food to you. Pretty easy and simple. Caleb H. rang me up for a few dishes that my friend Ana and I ordered. We got: Omelette, ($19.95), came with hashbrowns. Added 4 ingredients: Tomatoes, Spinach, Red Bell Peppers, Cheddar/Jack Cheese and for an additional Garlic Mushrooms, paid $0.95 cents. (I can't eat my omelette w/out Mushrooms). It just doesn't taste right. Then, I ordered their Avocado Toast ($13.95), Nikki's style. They had 2 different kinds. The toast came with Prosciutto Ham, Avocado mashed with lemon, topped with a Sunny egg, Chimichurri, Allepo pepper sauce and lettuce. We also got Chicken Caprese Sandwich ($16.95) that came with Oven roasted shaved chicken breast, Basil pesto aioli, Arugula, Tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella cheese, Balsamic glaze, toasted Ciabatta bread and a side of salad. For a drink I got 12oz freshly squeezed Orange Juice, ($6.00), she stayed with water. We were greedy and I got Coffee Cake Muffin ($4.50), and another dessert Bread Pudding was treated by their general Manager by the name of Daniel. Such a sweet gesture. I think they saw my Yelp tote bag, :-)) Food came out pretty quickly and it was piping hot considering that they had a lot of customers on a Saturday afternoon. We sat inside, because outside was very crowded. Everything tasted above and beyond fresh and DELICIOUS!! Portions were generous and HUGE!! Wendy brought out our food, and all 3, Ernesto, Wendy, and Daniel checked on us couple of times. I think I pretty much covered everything. They had 2 gender neutral restrooms and they were fully stocked with all the essentials. Both the restaurant & bathrooms were very clean. Underground parking, (1st 90 minutes was free with validation). Also street, meter, parking were available. I can't wait for my next visit. Thank you all very much!! They also have another location in Porter Ranch.. read more

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Artisanal Kitchen and Bake Shop is a bustling and beautiful location~ I walked in on a busy Saturday afternoon to meet up with a friend, and the place was absolutely packed and buzzing with energy. Right smack at the entrance, you're greeted by tons of gorgeous baked goodies on display. Their menu has a bit of everything: salads, wraps, burgers, omelettes, French toast, fresh juices, coffee, lattes, and even mimosas and margaritas if you're in the mood for a boozy drink. I ordered the Greek salad with an iced latte, and it was so good~ The salad was super flavorful and fresh--the vinaigrette and feta cheese really hit the spot, and it was loaded with heirloom tomatoes (my favorite). My friend got the chicken wrap with an iced latte, which came with fresh berries & she got ranch dressing on the side~ All of the employees were super friendly. My only critique was that our hostess never checked in on us while we were eating, which surprised me a little bit :/ However, they seemed pretty overwhelmed by the Saturday rush, so it's understandable. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. I would absolutely return--and I'm definitely trying a mimosa next time~~~ read more

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Another wonderful brunch at Claudine's. This most recent visit, there were a few hiccups with our order, but the service was outstanding! I love their drip coffee and that there are free refills. Yay! They have some outlets available if you bring your laptop. I usually come on weekdays because the weekends get super busy! They have indoor and outdoor seating, but I like to be inside and watch the folks in the kitchen do their thing. We started with a blueberry scone and it had great flavor. It did taste a little on the dry side, so depending on how you like your scones can be a good or bad thing. Goes perfectly with the coffee! For my main I got the avocado chicken BLT wrap and it was delicious! I chose to get hash browns on the side, which were tasty but I wish they had a little more crisp on them. My mom ordered a scramble and what came out was an omelette that has been cut up into pieces. My mom brought it to an employee's attention and she offered to have them remake it, which was appreciated! Love that they validate parking if you park in the underground lot. Overall, my experience here is consistently good. Love their food and the casual vibe! read more

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I've been here before and I thought I reviewed it, but I guess not. Well my youngest and I decided to grab a quick breakfast before school. He wanted McDonald's as we were passing by Claudine's. I wanted anything but McDonald's, so I said hey let's check out this little restaurant and busted a u-turn. They have a little parking garage right next to the restaurant and Claudine's validates for up to 2 hours, so no need to stress about time. As you walk in, it gives off a cool vibe with a half restaurant, half bake shop with some goodies displayed by the front counter. You look at the menu by the door and then take your order and grab a seat. The guy that took our order was great, making some awesome recommendations for us and even brought us our meal. We sat outside to enjoy the fresh air. The tables outside were clean and a few had umbrellas to protect from the sun. The food was pretty good. I liked everything but wasn't feeling the tortillas for some reason. I ordered the hashtag which is crispy hash browns topped with melted cheese, bacon, jalapenos, crema, chives, and 2 over easy organic eggs. My son got the eggs and toast breakfast which comes with bacon. We both also got the fresh squeezed orange juice and that was top notch!! Overall, it's a nice little joint. Everything was great. I personally wouldn't come as a first choice for me but I would definitely come if someone wanted to go. OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros read more

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My friends have been raving about Claudine's for years and I finally came by and ordered the Hashtag and a lemon cookie. The hashtag came in a skillet that kept my meal hot, the hashbrowns were fluffy and crispy, the eggs on top had orangey yolks and were cooked perfectly, and overall it was very filling. The lemon cookie was soft and flavorful. Highly recommend both! The service is pretty quick and you can order at the counter or online. There is a parking garage nearby and you can validate parking for 2 hours, so it's very convenient. read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Lemon Cookie - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

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Churro tres leches French toast is your standard super sweet/heavy loaded French toast. It comes with sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and berries. I wish it had more of a cinnamon churro flavor. Their cold brew is pretty bad and the "cold foam" is the same whipped cream on the french toast lol read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Cold Brew - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

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Pretty disappointing. We came here for lunch maybe that was the problem, seems way better as a breakfast spot. I had a Chinese chicken salad which was nothing like a Chinese chicken salad. I asked for the dressing on the side, yet much of it was covered in sauce. There was maybe 1 ounce of chicken which was so salty it was hard to eat. My husband also asked for his chicken sandwich to have the slot on the side and pickles, this was also wrong. read more

Rarely think about or make it out to Claudine but I am glad we did today! Took the day off work and we decided to come for mimosas and breakfast! A short drive from home and parked in the structure (they validate 2 hours). I got the Nashville hot chicken and eggs... it has gravy and hash browns in the plate as well. I destroyed this meal. Wow. The orange yolk was on point. Nice presentation as well. It was rather loud for 9am breakfast sitting but we made due. Service was decent and friendly, not the best I've felt. Will definitely be returning! read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Nashville Hot Chicken & Eggs!!!! - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

There was so nice to found a new place to have a dinner, I check before on yelp what I could find, and there was like a miso bowl with salmon, wish just take me there, and that's what was I order, was so good, we got also soup with a Coffe, the cream in Coffe was perfect. Goo and fast service, didn't have air for food long time, maybe cause was not super busy. The ambience inside is cute and nice. read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Miso Salmon Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

This place is booming and buzzing! New to Porter Ranch, it is the place to be for a delicious breakfast! Seating is a bit hard to find since it's very crowded and you have to find a table on your own. I do wish there were a hostess to assist. I think something happened with the orders because we waited 45 minutes for one plate of food. However, the staff offered complimentary cookies and rice krispy treat for the delay, which we really appreciated. The hashtag is a must! Such a delicious skillet of crispy Hashbrowns, cheese, green peppers, eggs, chives, and sour cream! read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Cookies + Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treat - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

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The food was great! My daughter loved the mini pancakes and I had the crispy chicken Chinese salad- so delish! Also had an iced latte. Will definitely go back again. The staff were very nice, but fyi, you order at the counter and then they bring the food to you read more

Came here in the morning and have to say I was surprised at how delicious the food was. They have validated parking underground. When you enter you order from the front and they give you a number and silverware and you just go sit wherever you want. I ordered the turkey chorizo scramble. I have to say it was very delicious and I liked that it did not feel greasy. The fries were so good and seasoned well. I also got an iced matcha and have to say it was yummy. read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

Superr cute place! Our food was definitely worth the $$. The Hair of the hog burrito was AMAZING. Holy flavor bomb. I ate the entire thing. Didn't need to add sauce like I usually always do. Perfect. Service was great, we were checked on usually and everyone was friendly :) read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Hair of the Hog Breakfast Burrito - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

Great food all the time everything in the menu. The service is mostly self served with the exception of the food being brought to your table. Get a menu, order your food at the counter, take a number and find a seat. Pretty quick and easy but sometimes it is hard to find a seat (complimenting the fact that they get pretty busy). Inside is very loud for my taste but they also have plenty of outside tables that brings traffic ambiance to the environment (I like to see people hussle and bussle while I enjoy my meal LoL). I enjoyed my self Nashville Chicken with 2 eggs and hash browns. While my wife liked the Z fried chicken with potatoes wedges. Been there twice and enjoyed the food both time. Must try at least once for the food, ambience and quick service. read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Nashville Chicken with 2 eggs and hash browns - almost finished. - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

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This place has been on my radar for a while and I finally stopped by. It's pretty big inside with a mouth watering baked good section that had me drooling! I bought a small Bundt cake, a blueberry scone and a slice of the banana bread. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I am planning on going back for breakfast soon. *Breakfast/Brunch & Lunch menu *Street parking only *Dine in or take out available *Family & kid friendly read more

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Misleading Signs, Poor Management, and Unhelpful Service I have visited Claudine's in Encino on Ventura Boulevard many times. However, my girlfriend and I were very disappointed during our most recent visit. The tables have clear signs that read: "ORDER FROM YOUR TABLE!" with a QR code encouraging customers to "SCAN HERE TO START AN ORDER." We followed the instructions exactly. After a table became available, we sat down and tried to order from our seats using the QR code. A manager immediately came over and confrontationally told me I was not allowed to do that. When I pointed out the sign on the table, he became combative and unfriendly, insisting that we had to stand in the long line like everyone else. He came across as being on a power trip. This makes no sense. Allowing customers to order from their tables (as the signs clearly promote) would help relieve the long lines at the cash register and actually benefit the business by improving flow and customer experience. Instead, the policy creates unnecessary frustration and confusion. Even worse, the interaction felt somewhat discriminatory. This kind of treatment is unacceptable and left us feeling unwelcome in what should be a pastry and coffee shop experience. Owners and management: Please either remove the misleading table signs or honor what they say. Train your staff -- especially managers -- on basic politeness and consistency, and ensure all customers are treated fairly. The servers who bring the food are very polite and courteous, the manager not so much. Great food will keep you in business only for so long, however if the management is so hostile and dominant, people will eventually go elsewhere. This experience will keep us from returning. read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - It says on the sign order from table. - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

The food here was so good I dove into my food too fast before I could even take a picture, already thinking about going back! There was no wait or line, easy ordering at the counter, super quick service, and food was delicious. I got the #hashtag which was hashbrowns, bacon, cheese, and over easy eggs in a skillet. They also had a really good matcha lemonade, highly recommend! read more

Just loved this homey welcoming vibe that stays true to its word as a kitchen AND bakeshop. You wait in line to order and yes it DOES get busy especially Sunday brunch time. Large groups beware - hard to get tables unless eating at an off time. First time here and I had the miso salmon bowl which was hearty, healthy, and tasty! Service was kind and helpful. Next time I will do the baked goods! read more

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Love this place for brunch! Aside from the mouthwatering baked goods on display, there were a ton of options from brunch items to burgers. It was very crowded on a Saturday brunch (a long line snaked to the counter where you ordered and they brought the food to you) but service was fairly quick, croissant was so delicious, plentiful free parking (2 hours free with validation). It was very loud so not a quiet place to have a conversation - but it was pretty tasty so I would definitely choose this spot again. read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

Good food and good service! Ordered the burger and salad. Burger was cooked perfectly and the salad was yummy!

Pros: eggs were fresh, I had the hashtag and it was very good, my son had the kids pancakes and he loved them. The gentleman that took our order was extremely nice and recommended the hashtag. Cons: the fresh coffee was just ok in taste ...the seating felt overcrowded ( granted it's a small place and it was way too windy for people to be outside) Overall, Would I go again, yes because the pastries looked amazing and I would try something different from the menu. read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Enjoying his OJ - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

Had Sunday brunch a few weeks ago with 2 friends. Our meals were not great. Only 1 of the 3 were satisfied. I found a hair in my chilaquiles and told the server. She promised me the manager would refund the entree and they never did. I waited a few days and realized it was not happening. My friend got the avacado toast and asked for the greens on the side. That was an additional $3 charge. We did not ask for extra Just simply it to be on the side. When I saw the charge I was shocked and asked why. I was not given an answer except that is how they do it. The whole experience was very off putting. If we go to a nice brunch spot I expect basic courtesy from staff. I should not have to follow up and harass for a simple refund. If something is going to have an extra charge they Should tell you instead of me having to ask after seeing the receipt. read more

It can get really crowded during prime hours like mid morning. Fantastic menu. Love the avocado toast plus egg. Delicious.

Places with parking have a special place in my heart. You can get validation inside for up to 2 hours free. When you arrive, you order inside at the counter. They will give you a number and bring your food out to you when it's ready. There's seating inside and outside along Ventura. There's a lot on the menu and so much of it sounds delicious. The portions were a good size and I loved that when I asked for well done hash browns, they were nice and crispy. My only negatives were that the place was so busy with people in and out that the staff couldn't clean and turn over the tables fast enough. Also, my omelette was pretty greasy. I even put it on a napkin to soak up some of the oil. Not ideal for an egg white omelette. Overall a cute place with options for everyone. Pro tip: they have Shirley temples in the soda fountain!! read more

I'm in town for about a week. My doctor recommended the chocolate chip cookies here so my family went for lunch. The cookies are small but are really quite good, taste homemade. I got the miso salmon bowl. It was so tasty! And so healthy but in a tasty way. It was a perfectly balanced bowl, I just wish the salmon had been a lil bigger and that some of the veggies had been cooked more/at all. The sauce on the salmon was so yummy, I should've asked for more of it on the side to use on the veggies. The rest of my family got the pancakes and really loved them. And we're a picky bunch when it comes to pancakes. The staff were so kind and friendly. The space feels catered to adults but was also kid friendly. I might go back while I'm still here! read more

Delicious Food, Busy Atmosphere I visited Claudine Kitchen in Encino and had a great experience with the food! I ordered the truffle mushroom toast, which was simple but packed with flavor, and it came with a fresh side salad--such a great combo. I also tried the coffee cake muffin, and it was one of the best I've had! Not too sweet, perfectly moist, and topped with a delicious crumble. A big plus is the validated parking--there's an underground lot, and Claudine has a validation machine by the entrance for two hours free parking. However, if you're going on the weekend, be prepared for crowds. It was tough finding a table, and open seats were gone in seconds. Inside, it's pretty loud because the space is packed. They also have wifi. Overall, fantastic food and a great spot, but if you're looking for a quiet, relaxed meal, it might be tricky during peak hours! Would definitely come back for the food, though. read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Mushroom toast - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

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Best breakfast spot in Encino!!! Staff is wonderful, l deliver all the time from here. Thought I give it a try.!!! Wow!! I get it now! read more

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Nice and early breakfast spot open at 8am. Parking located in the lower parking structure next to the restaurant which they validate for or street parking. Service was a little slow since it was the weekend. Ambiance was casual. My friend and I shared the brisket burrito and pancake. Pancake was very fluffy. Brisket burrito was very filling and I loved the salsa verde that drenched it. Will definitely come back to try more items! read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Brisket Burrito - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

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Amazing food and always great service! Everything was fresh and flavorful! The service was friendly and attentive which definitely made the experience even better! Will definitely be back to try more yummy food! read more

Amazing food! Great service!! A must try for Weekend brunch! Try the #Hashtag and the pineapple Palmer!

I loved this cafe and bakery in Encino. The baked goods are what drew me in but their food was yummy too! They have a wide assortment of baked good everything from pumpkin coffee cake to fruit filled tarts and danishes. I started with a slice of banana bread, the pumpkin coffee cake, and a raspberry tartlet. The coffee cake was super moist, great fall flavoring with the pumpkin and spices, and it was topped with a delicious crumble. The banana bread was equally moist and very good. I loved the raspberry tartlet you could tell it was made with fresh ingredients and the raspberry filling was really zingy. I got an egg white breakfast burrito which also tasted really fresh and came with a side of salsa. The burrito was filled with fresh spinach and feta cheese so it almost had a Greek twist. I really enjoyed it. Will definitely be back for more, their baked goods are especially irresistible! read more

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Once you get past the long line that moves very slowly and finding a place to sit, everything is great. The food is very good. Fresh with quality ingredients and nice presentation. Park for free across the street at Amazon Fresh complex. Don't go on the weekends unless you like to wait. I would come back, just time it out better. read more

My 85 year old mother waited 10 minutes for a table. A couple offered to share so she could take it when they left. A staff member came over and aggressively told her to get up because she did not have a number. He was rude, confrontational, and made a scene in front of everyone. Meanwhile other tables were doing the same thing without issue. Completely unnecessary, especially with an elderly woman. We did not have time to wait another 20 minutes holding food as I had to pick up my son. Handled poorly. Ruined the experience. read more

Found this place earlier today. My best friend and I were looking for a brunch spot. The place was pretty busy. Not a traditional restaurant set up. We had to stand in line and order our food. Then they give us a number. We then just find a place to sit and have the number displayed for the servers to bring our order. There is a QR code on the number which allows us to order more menu items without having to wait in line. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich and the shakshuka. We got a trial of mimosas drinks think they called it a flight, mocha coffee and a hash brown. Honestly, all the items were great. I would get any of it again. They have their own bottle of hot sauce. My friend liked it so much I bought her a bottle. The service was quick. Everyone was staying busy, turning over tables, pushing food out... The only negative was this butternut squash soup.. I don't know if we ordered it or if it came with something. We were not a fan of it. Overall, I loved the experience here. It was a bit on the noisy side though. They have tables inside, outside and a bar seating area. Curious to see how this system of ordering works when it's even more busy and all the tables are taken.. do people just stand and hold their number while hoping someone finishes before their food is out? Bottom line... Good food, good service, good environment... Plan to come again read more

urth cafe style ordering, there's a line and you order at the register and they find your table number to serve you. a line does build up here!! the brisket burrito tasted very good, would say it is very heavy though. the avocado toast is good as well! orange juice is fresh squeezed. the man working the register was very sweet. read more

Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop - Brisket Burrito, Avocado Toast Nikki's Way - Cafes Near Me - Encino, California

A busy self serve cafe! Order up and find a table. Both indoor and outdoor seatings are well situated for small or large groups. The menu is simple with breakfast and light sandwich selections. Many coffee, juices, and other beverages to choose from too! Their fried chicken sandwich is juicy and well battered. A nicely putted sandwich together. The short rib Benedict was also very tendered and flavorful hollandaise sauce. A great brunch spot to catchup, casual date, or family gatherings. read more

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It was my first time here and I'm glad I stopped by! I ordered cafe mocha and it was perfect! I also tried the chicken sandwich which was just okay! The lemon cookie made up for it, it's so soft and not too sweet! The friendly server and busboy made the whole experience even better l! Good vibes all around! Will definitely come back! read more

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