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    Denj Cafe & Restaurant

    4.7 (83 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Beef cutlet sandwich with the delicious hot sauce in the background
    Arno K.

    I've tried the beef cutlet today and it was just as great as the German sausage sandwich, both time I said hold the parsley & sauces then added the delicious hot sauce they have you will see in the picture. Great good chill environment and decent prices also very clean. All and all 2 thumbs up. P.S. the tamarandin tasting hot sauce in the picture can only be had if you're dining in and not available to take out or delivery.

    Greek salad!

    This is truly a hidden gem in Tujunga! Absolutely loved this place! The food was fresh, delicious, and made with care. The service was friendly, the prices were fair, and you can really feel the family atmosphere. It's the kind of local place that deserves your support. I'll definitely be back!

    Jalapeño poppers
    Nallely O.

    The food was good and the back patio is cute but unfortunately there were too many mosquitos and we had to go inside. The inside space is very small. We enjoyed the food but thought some of the items are pricey for what they are.

    Samboosa (4Pc) ...............
    Eli T.

    Yum! Went with my friend today and we had a great time eating sambusas, falafel sandwiches, and ash reshteh. Excellent service and friendly staff brought everything to the table and extra plates, utensils and condiments. Paper or reusable plates offered for dine in, yet I wish there was a non-styrofoam compostable option for take out as we had to get some since we didn't finish our food. I will also bring my reusable water bottle next time I dine in since there are only plastic waters available for purchase. Hopefully in the future, customers can opt in for purified water and reusable cup if dining in as an alternative to plastic.

    Elo S.

    I really wanted to try this place and give them five stars because of the all the hype. Unfortunately, it disappointed me. There is an online ordering fee of $1.99 Not sure for what. They don't have the option for pay in store when ordering online. Food is ok, you can find similar or better quality in other similar restaurants. Place needs some remodeling to make it look modern. Also, they automatically add the tip to the bill. At least in my case that's what they did. I wasn't that impressed by the food and experience.

    Satenik A.

    Most delicious "ashe reshte " in a beautiful rainy day. The atmosphere was very cozy , service was excellent

    Delicious veggie sandwich!
    Amy H.

    Was craving a sandwich, so I stopped in. Very cozy, family-owned cafe that specializes in sandwiches and pizza. Asked them if they could make me a veggie sandwich, and they made me a super delicious and colorful one with the exact ingredients I wanted. They even added black olives and fresh herbs to take it over the top! Really enjoyed my lunch, will be coming back soon to this super friendly and welcoming spot.

    Shocking Almost non existent side french fries.

    First time here, and I really wanted to give 5 stars and support the business, but unfortunately, the experience fell short. The food was very basic and not particularly enjoyable. We ordered a side of French fries, but as you can see in the photo, the portion was nearly nonexistent, which is the main reason for my 2-star rating. As for the ambiance, it could use some improvement. To put it politely, the TV was playing content that felt inappropriate for a dining establishment, with videos featuring minimal clothing and themes that didn't suit the environment. For the record, I'm not conservative, but it was a bit excessive for a place like this. On a positive note, the service was excellent and very attentive.

    Unassuming from the street

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    2 years ago

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    Thank you for your company, we would be glad to see you again soon!!!!

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    Thank you for your company, we would be glad to see you again soon!!!!

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    2 years ago

    Loves this place. Amazing sandwich and great unique pizza. The owner really care for customers and excited to go back and try new items

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    Amazing feedback. Thank you so much for giving us 5 stars

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    2 years ago

    Great customer service and a lovely atmosphere the food is among the best I've ever had will definitely be going here again

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    Thank you for your company, we would be glad to see you again soon!!!!

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    Amazing feedback. Thank you so much for giving us 5 stars

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    Thank you for your company, we would be glad to see you again soon!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Picked up sandwiches from here and they were delicious! The back outdoor space is beautiful for relaxing and enjoying food/hookah

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    2 years ago

    omg you guys need to try the spag with marina sauce this is one of the best make sure to add meat balls..highly recommend .

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    2 years ago

    Ready right when they said it would be and everything was great. We had a couple different dishes and all were very flavorful.

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    2 years ago

    Great food, great service and very friendly staff. The food is always fresh! Fast delivery as well!

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    4 years ago

    Called this placed twice during business hours to try out the new place. Both calls went unanswered. Not a good start to earn business.

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    2 years ago

    Highly recommend this place , every one has to try their special beef tongue & special German sausage

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    Thank you so much hope to see you guys soon!

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    So Happy about this place always on lunch time they've got me a very good and warm food with a good taste . Highly recommend .

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    Ordered family size spaghetti, and meatballs. Food was great, portions were really good. The staff…read moreare friendly and get everything together fast. Was a great experience

    Here's a strong version that focuses on the service, the attitude, and the quality of the…read morereplacement without sounding exaggerated: I rarely, if ever, write negative reviews, but after being a customer of this location since the late 1980s, I think I've finally reached the point where nostalgia has kept me coming back longer than I should have. I recently went in and ordered a Philly cheesesteak over the counter. I waited patiently, tipped well, and about 20 minutes later an employee looked me directly in the eye, handed me a sandwich, and told me my order was ready. I got home, opened the sandwich, and found a turkey sandwich. Completely different order. I immediately called the store and explained what happened. Instead of an apology, I was told I needed to bring the sandwich back and that the entire sandwich needed to be there. Of course the entire sandwich was there. I hadn't touched it. I was also told they would start making my correct sandwich while I drove back. When I returned, the person I spoke with, who appeared to be a supervisor, manager, or owner, told me, "You must have taken the wrong sandwich." No. Your employee handed me the wrong sandwich and told me it was mine. When I explained that, the response was essentially, "Well, I was on break, so I don't know." That attitude bothered me far more than the original mistake. Mistakes happen. Handing someone the wrong sandwich is an easy mistake to forgive. What isn't so easy to overlook is treating the customer as though the mistake was somehow their fault, requiring them to drive all the way back, and showing virtually no apology or concern for wasting their time. Then came the replacement sandwich. The original cheesesteak I watched them prepare went through the pizza oven. The replacement did not. They also used American cheese instead of the cheese I ordered, and the sandwich was noticeably underbuilt, with very little meat, as shown in my photo. After the interaction I had just experienced, it was difficult not to view the replacement as passive-aggressive. What should have been simple was, "We're sorry. We handed you the wrong sandwich. We'll make this right." Instead, I felt accused, inconvenienced, and then handed a lesser sandwich as though they were doing me a favor. I've been coming here since the previous owners, going back to the late 1980s. Unfortunately, this also isn't the first time recently that I've received substandard service or a substandard product. At some point you have to stop judging a place by what it used to be and judge it by what it is today. For me, this experience did exactly that. I'd keep the photo of the underbuilt cheesesteak attached. It supports the part of the review people might otherwise dismiss as subjective.

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    This is my second time here and I knew I had to come back when I was in the area. My first time…read morehere was for a Yelp game night event and I enjoyed their sub so when I was back in the area last night, I knew I had to come back. When I came, they were having like a bingo night so there were some people participating in it. I got the 8 inch Kali Mist sub and got my wife the same order. I customized my sub by asking for the avocado on the side and without pickle or onion. Mu wife sub was just with no tomatoes. The drinks options here are amazing, you have kool aid! They also have different kind of tea as well. This place also has a bar where you can get drinks. There enough seating to accommodate for most guest but I was just taking to go. They didn't take long to make my order and I had a great time chatting with the person preparing my order. He was very nice and energized with a upbeat attitude. He let me know that the sandwich was labeled so I would know which sub was which with the customization. It's street parking here or you can try to park in the little garage in the back, I just walked here. My sandwich was delicious and has a little kick to it. I will recommend that if you get the Kali Mist, you should eat it while it's fresh for the best taste. The sub will fill you up because it has so much toppings in it and they give you a decent amount too. My wife loved her sub as well beside the bacon since I forgot to ask for that on the side. If I'm back in the area with my friends, I would recommend coming here to them.

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