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    Crave Café

    3.6 (3k reviews)
    Open • Open 24 hours
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pastries IG: @ammysalamii
    Angela G.

    Tried this spot for the first time before grabbing some Gelato next door!! Parking again is not great along Ventura. Basically all metered parking unless you park in some kind of shopping center and just walking over. High ceilings and huge menu!! Lots of seating and even some outside. You walk in and order your food up front, they give you a number for your table and you can sit anywhere. My bf got the strawberry cream cheese crepe, I got a medium iced hazelnut latte, and their chicken and waffles. The lady asked if I wanted wings or tenders for my waffles and I went for the tenders for once. I usually prefer wings but didn't want to deal with the mess at the time. We sat at our table and food came out pretty quickly. The young man gave us our food and asked if we needed anything else and yes actually, we did. My chicken and waffles didn't come with butter or syrup so I obviously had to ask for it which he had in his pocket anyway and gave it to me? It was weird, I'm sure he just forgot but still.. my chicken and waffles were bare lol! The chicken tenders had the texture of nuggets so that threw me off a little but I liked it! Wasn't your usual tenders and more like big nuggies haha. My bf's "utensils" didn't come with a fork, just a knife but it was also all wrapped nicely so that was weird. The waiter brought him a new one and asked if we needed anything else before taking our number. I said no and he got out of there real fast and I forgot I didn't even get my drink yet. I had to get up and run after him to ask for my drink. Overall the service wasn't great but the food was delish and I would definitely still come back to try their other food!! IG: @ammysalamii

    Turkey The Club Sandwich
    Alizul Z.

    Crave Café is easily one of my absolute favorite spots! I've been coming here for a while now, and it never fails to impress. If you come here, you have to try the California Crave Burger. Think of it as an upgraded, massive version of In-N-Out--juicy beef, American cheese, classic thousand island sauce, fresh tomatoes, and lettuce. The burgers are huge and extremely filling; I usually cut mine in half and save the rest for the next day because the portions are so generous. Pro-tip: add avocado and extra grilled onions, and definitely ask for extra sauce on the side! Pair it with their incredible fries, and you're set. Beyond the burgers, their menu is stacked with delicious options made fresh--from crêpes, pancake sandwiches, and breakfast burritos to scratch-made salads, daily baked cookies, pastries, smoothies, and pizza. The atmosphere is great, too. You can sit inside for a cozy café vibe or sit outside to people-watch along busy Ventura Boulevard. To top it all off, the service is always super friendly and kind. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or a full meal, this place is 100% worth checking out. Highly recommend~~~

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    EJ J.

    *Updated review 12 years and 2 kids later* I used to come here over a decade ago when this place was 24 hours or closed extremely late (I can't remember. Probably faded at the time) and we would come in after clubbing or attending rap battles a few stores down at the record shop. Now Crave has turned into my 6 year olds favorite breakfast spot before dropping him off at school (wow have times changed!). It's located a few blocks from his school so we stop in a little after they open and I let him go crazy on the menu and order whatever he wants. Every time time we arrive, the lady who takes our order is so patient with my son as he tries to figure out what he wants and she asked him normal questions about his order and I just get a kick out of their interactions. The place is usually empty and very clean. They are actually still cleaning up a few things when we arrive, while setting up a few things on the patio. We enjoy sitting on their comfy couches in the corner and if it's nice outside, the patio is a great option (although you are on the corner of Van Nuys Blvd and Ventura Blvd intersection during traffic so there is a lot of honking going on). The food is still great and we've ordered a lot of items on the menu. We've had everything from breakfast burritos, French toast, salmon, to fish tacos, and yogurt parfaits. We honestly haven't had a bad meal yet. They also make smoothies which I haven't had the chance to try yet and it seems like they can honestly make anything you ask them for. They have an assortment of pastries, cookies, and cakes and they have a wide variety of drinks such as smoothies, Italian sodas, milkshakes, boba coffee and tea. Don't even get me started on their lunch options. This is a great place to come to if you have come with a small or large group of people and you need a variety of options to please everyone. This is still a 5 Afro establishment to me, and we will keep coming back to try more food and drinks. OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros

    Pepperoni Pizza pomegranate raspberry Hot Tea, iced House Coffee
    Ast D.

    This place is a great place to satisfy cravings, their menu has a lil of everything. Orange juice tasted like the tropical orange juice, the flat bread was very simple can't go wrong with it, and they had great selection of teas, the raspberry pomegranate was very refreshing!

    Raha M.

    It was open at 3AM. We ordered hamburger and chicken sandwich. In total it was just fine.

    Chicken Pesto Panini & Iced Matcha Latte
    Parker G.

    One of my go-to's for hangout spots in the LA/Valley area! Crave Cafe always delivers in just about every aspect - it's solid on food, service, comfort, and vibes. I love places like this, where it doesn't necessarily get all the attention on social media regularly, but it oftentimes is the BEST spot overall for getting exactly what you need out of a food spot/hangout location. You order at the counter, but they serve you at your table afterwards, and everyone is always so friendly and accommodating. I particularly love the sandwiches here, especially the Chicken Pesto Panini. Toasty & delicious, just as it should be! I also love that it comes with a refreshing and healthy side salad. The WiFi is on point, the vibes are chill and comfy, the food hits, and the service is great. What more could you need?! I love Crave Cafe.

    Strawberry and Banana crepes
    Peter X.

    I stopped by here this morning to pick up crepes for my wife. I placed my order online and put in the notes to put the Nutella and powder sugar on the side. If you never been here then just know it's street parking only. I always park across the street in a plaza with other stores and then just walk to this place. There are other parking garage nearby but I don't know if you have to pay now to park there. I arrived early and checked in with the lady at the counter. She said they were still working on it but it will be ready soon. Make sure to check your food is made the way you request it before you leave because I didn't and when I got home, I saw the Nutella and powder sugar was not on the side. It's not the end of the world but I would've hope they made it in the way i requested it because my wife doesn't like a lot of toppings on it. This place has a decent amount of seating inside and only like 4 tables outside. It's a great place with a lot of options on food or drink or just dessert. The bathroom is toward the back of the place.

    Christina G.

    I've been coming here for over a decade, and Crave is still a great go-to spot for a late-night dessert and coffee. Walked over after dinner and got the Nutella crepe and a latte -- perfection. The menu is huge, but I'm usually just here for dessert. You place your order at the counter and grab a seat, and there's usually plenty of seating. The staff bringing out the food are always in great spirits and genuinely kind, which really adds to the experience. Super chill vibes all around -- always a great stop!

    Spider roll with extra crab on top
    Cindhy A.

    Brought extra friends tonight they were here for the first time from Compton and they were so pleased with Mario and his service, and the young lady taking out request. I appreciate the service were different this time from last time.. Just because the experience was bad doesn't mean I won't come here again love this place

    Ed R.

    We generally have had a very good experience with this restaurant, particularly Crave Sushi. Crave Cafe does very good burgers and Paninis. Unfortunately, we made the mistake of ordering the Beef Fajitas from their takeout/delivery menu. They should call the dish Red and Green Pepper Fajitas, because it hardly had any beef and the beef that was in the dish was cut up into 1/4 to 1/3 inch chunks. This wasn't Beef Fajitas. It was Beef Tacos or a Beef Burrito. We also ordered Birria tacos, but got a call from the restaurant saying they were out of Birria. So we substituted with chicken. At least the chicken in the tacos was in 1/2 inch chunks and more meaty than the Fajitas. I've attached the Beef Fajitas photo from their website, which shows strips of beef, garnished with peppers and onions. It looks nothing like the dish we received, which was no meat buried in green and red peppers. I'm aware there's no truth in advertising. But, we paid $17.50 for Fajitas that looked like something you'd get at Taco Bell. Please improve this item or remove it from your menu. Thanks.

    Breakfast food was served cold and I sent it back to be heated up. The warm version was just gross. They prominently display a sign "No Refunds".. My guess is people have asked for refunds more than once. I didn't ask for a refund but definitely won't be going back.

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    Peter M.

    My original plan was to come here for a quick breakfast (since I was in the area). However, my short visit to Crave Cafe on Ventura Boulevard, in Sherman Oaks, turned out to be even more brief than I expected. As a result, I could only indulge in a cup of Americano (which was superbly brewed and strong). You order at the counter, then pay, they provide you a table holder with a number, you choose the table you desire and they bring the order to your seating area. The menu is vast and filled with both breakfast, lunch and dinner selections. Impressive that they are open till 2 am. There is both inside and outside seating. When you walk in, several cakes and pastries are staring at you when you order by the order at the counter. You will need strong will power or else you will be seduced. Service was prompt. Definitely worth another visit, so that I can order more from their extensive menu.

    Quintin E.

    This Crave Cafe is local to may... Sorry, me... (although in three weeks it's gonna be May). A cool 18/7 [20/2 on Fridays and Saturdays] of food, coffee + various beverages, desserts and vibes you're surely to enjoy off the corner of Ventura Blvd/Van Nuys courtesy the city of Sherman Oaks. Good caffeinated sips, both cold and hot. Yummy vegan burger that hits the spot + tons of veggie friendly options. They do cool burgers, burritos, paninis, pizza, waffles, salads, crepe, entrees and assortment of foodie variety for all times of day. I typically have great service here and enjoy dining inside. The patio is great, mainly during the afternoon or day. Right next to and near local shops and spots. You can get parking on the street, though it's metered. Some pay lots close by if you don't mind a short brisk walk. Ordering can be a little of a wait, but not by much. Free wi-fi and a lot of places to sit with Crave Sushi, right next too/attached to it. Pet friendly, TVs, Music, and a worth trying experience. Q Note: I order delivery once in a while and prefer S.O. to their Studio City location that seems to have higher pricing for some reason O.O, but also different hours and a few other options.

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    Lovely cafe, good generous dishes, open late. A wonderful place to meet friends and drink and eat. Recommended!

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    Ask the Community - Crave Café

    Do you have halal options?

    Yes

    What payment forms are they currently taking?

    Cash, credit card and apple pay

    Any Vegan options?

    Yes

    How is the quality of the wifi? Also, is it password protected or one of those "fill in a form" annoyances?

    The WiFi is good. They put the password on your receipt once you've ordered something.

    Do they serve alcoholic drinks?

    No but the sushi side does!!

    Is it good to study? Does it have outlets?

    Yes, although can be loud at times. The second room- not main area where you order- is a good option. There are outlets in there as well as outside on the patio. Good luck.

    Do you accept apple pay?

    Yes

    What are some of the best items on the menu?

    Raspberry crumble; Chinese chicken salad; their flat bread pizza:

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