Gram Cafe & Pancakes is such a cute spot for Japanese soufflé pancakes. I got the seasonal melon…read morepancakes with both honeydew and cantaloupe, and everything was really light and refreshing without being overly sweet. If you're used to classic pancakes, just know the soufflé style has a much softer texture. Very aesthetic inside, and tucked away in Atlantic Times Square right across from the AMC. They also greet everyone in Japanese when you walk in, which was such a nice touch and added to the overall experience.

I am not a super huge sweets person, but I love most things matcha and crème brûlée. My best friend…read morehas favorites here and even orders the to-go options (which is limited to cold pancakes and a few things. You cannot order the hot pancakes, appetizers, and some other things). They're made as you order them, and I imagine most things can be hard to set up as take-out. The wait ranges from 1.5-2 hours if you're not there at odd hours (during work hours or weekdays). Food: Matcha crème brûlée soufflé pancake: it was pretty sweet but the authentic matcha flavor came through to help balance it out. The pancake itself was so fluffy! It was pretty good. 4/5 I give it one less point only because I probably would not get it again since it was too sweet for my own liking Fried Geso was just okay. The staff is attentive and the place is cute.

Hole in the wall Taiwanese breakfast spot, 5 starts for doing what they do very well, which is be a…read morehomey neighborhood spot with great food. They were to go only for awhile but have now reopened their sit down area, which I'm glad about and makes me want to come more often because I don't love getting to-go. I really enjoy their purple rice fan tuan (I love Taiwanese rice rolls so much ) with egg and pickles, sweet peanut milk, and minced pork over noodles. Pretty large portion sizes, I always order a lot here because I want to try a lot and walk away stuffed! I found the service friendly. They do tend to sound rushed but that's kinda just how Asian hole in the wall places are?? As an Asian, I really don't need to feel like the staff in these kind of places need to treat me any special way as long as the food is good and it comes out without waiting too long lol.

Tried this place after hearing their fantuans are good. Note that they are cash only. We ordered it…read moreto go so that may have been a factor on the food quality. I got the salty fantuan with egg and picked vegetables added. The portion is kind of small for the price and the ingredients aren't evenly distributed. The youtiao is hard to chew so I ended up throwing that out entirely.

We waited about a half hour for a table (there is a waitlist you have to check into on an iPad at…read morethe restaurant, which gives you live updates, we waited it out at the library down the street). Worth the wait! I loved the variety of brunch dishes, some combinations that were rather unique and I hadn't seen before like a kimchi butter fried chicken eggs benedict. I got the Nashville fried chicken eggs benedict like it seems everyone does and it met the hype! The home fries were lightly crisped to perfection. The service was good as well, they came and refilled waters often. Our lychee sangria was pretty sweet but was really refreshing in this heat. Not too loud so you can have a nice chat with friends. There is free 4 hour parking in Lot 2 Parking Garage across the street.

This is nestled on Main Street. It is a walk up and order, where you find a table to sit down…read more If some tables needs to be cleaned, please waive down a worker and they will clean the table for you. The eggs benedicts is a must try. It is cooked perfect. Additionally, everything was cooked perfectly. You won't be let down. A great place for a meet up with your friends early morning.

The food was delicious! And our server Blake was very nice and helpful! Definitely will come again…read moresoon!

We had a great time watching the World Cup final here, very accommodating, great service Xavier was…read morean amazing server

Made a reservation for their afternoon tea for a party of five and we had the best time!…read more They have free parking right in front of the inn after driving up a narrow windy private road. There are some great views from the top and outside is nice and shady with big trees and a nice size porch. The owner and family were so welcoming as soon as we arrived. We enjoyed a spread of tea sandwiches, warm scones with clotted, cream and jam, fresh fruits, and an assortment of teas each of which were so delicious and perfectly prepared. My personal favorite was chai which is from a recipe from a family friend, my friends' favorites were the peach oolong, sencha with Matcha, and their rose black tea. We were able to try as many as we wanted! Service was amazing. Ellie was our host and server and she did such a great job. We had the whole space to ourself so it was so fun for an intimate tea party. Highly recommend!

2.5 Arroyo Vista B&B 335 Monterey Road…read more South Pasadena Great location: close to Rose Bowl, Highland Park, Pasadena Hard to fine; one lane road uphill to lodging Nice, antique décor Minus: no handicapped friendly; no ramps for stairs and no elevators. Had to lug 40+ lbs suitcase to the third floor We had been guests here several times before Now have to pay for cookies Also, they charge breakfast; not quite what one expects for a B&B Breakfast was okay, but had to ask for juice and yogurt Seemed to be only one poor staff person around - housecleaner Beautiful property, but it seems they are bleeding it

Evan provided exceptional service from start to finish. His attention to detail really stood…read moreout--he was attentive without being overbearing, made sure everything was taken care of, and genuinely cared about making our experience enjoyable. What impressed me just as much was his great attitude. He was friendly, professional, and consistently positive. It's rare to come across someone who takes that much pride in providing great service. Evan is a true asset to the restaurant. We'll definitely be back and hope to have him as our waiter again!

We had a wonderful dinner at Luminarias. It was a ladies night out!…read moreThe food was absolutely exquisite, and every dish was delicious. Our server, Evan was amazing--friendly, attentive, and made our experience even more enjoyable. He anticipated our needs without ever being intrusive. Evan's outstanding service elevated an already wonderful meal into a memorable experience. Great food, outstanding service, and a beautiful atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Food/Drinks 9/10 Went with my siblings and we got the:…read more -Breakfast Burrito -Breakfast Sandwich -French Toast sticks -Chai latte The breakfast burrito and breakfast sandwich were two versions of the same idea, but both brought their own unique take and textures. Truly had a hard time deciding which I liked better and I think it would just come down to what mood I'm in because both were so yummy. The French toast sticks were delicious as well. They were sweet with a nice crisp and came with a side of fruit. I didn't have high expectations for this dish and thought it would just be small pieces of French toast, but they had such a nice crisp to them. All three dishes I would order again. Chai latte was unfortunately watery--would not order again. Service 10/10 Friendly, fast service. It sounds like the staff get a lot of regulars. Service is fast-casual service where you order at the counter, take a number, food is brought to you, and you bus your own table. Atmosphere 9/10 The decor was very warm and vibey, cute and modern a lot of plants. A fun summer aesthetic and would be a good place to study or bring a book. Would definitely love to do brunch here with friends. Looking forward to returning!

Order before you sit on a table. Water, utensils are self service…read more Got the orange grove and dusty dena. I was not a fan of dusty dena, i couldnt really taste tge chai but irange grove was good. Very orangey. The coffee is really strong. It made my heart race like crazy. I liked the avocado toast with the crispy arugula and the tater tots. Tater tots were nice and crispy but soft on the inside. I would pass on the french toast sticks though. They were overly sweet for me but the fruits it came with were good. Surprisingly cooler than expected with the fan on and no ac on a hot day. Small parking in the back but you park on the streets. Decors are cute. There are random parrots everywhere

Such an amazing find!!…read more My daughter has been to Mari Vees before and was craving their chicken ceasar salad wrap. She asked if we can go so we went around 1pm on a Saturday before her eye appt. Cute family owned shop and the wait wasn't long at all. We waited no more than 10 mins. I ordered the impossible smash burger and the hubby got the country fried steak with a banana walnut pancake. I wish I asked for extra vanilla in my vanilla latte but the art... perfection. Would come back again. Especially to try the chicken and waffles :)

Came here for brunch with my coworker. Service was quick & had a yummy meal. Our server was sweet,…read moreon top of things getting our refills, order in & food out quickly! I enjoyed their Benedict, eggs perfectly ooey gooey, hollandaise flavor & ratio was on point. My friend did say their cheeseburger was good just so much bread / bun! lol so wasn't really giving smashburger vibes! Cute little spot in San Marino!

Definitely me and my babies, one of our favorite Hawaiian food places! It's a super cute family…read moreowned spot. Our favorite is the Portuguese style breakfast as well as their signature pancakes and or French toast with their special macadamia topping! Super yummy They also have our favorite Hawaiian can drink drinks. We usually get the purple or the black can. hehe

I thought I would give this place another try especially after all the advertisements on social…read moremedia. I didn't have a good experience when I was last here 10+ years ago. I got here a little after lunch on a Sunday. I went to the counter and the girl that was helping me said a few things were sold out. Totally understandable since it was past the lunch rush. A few things was an understatement, more like half the menu was sold out. I asked for the Katsu which they had listed as available. I was then told they are out of Katsu sauce. Fine, I'll take the teriyaki beef which was listed as available. I was then told they are out of teriyaki sauce. I then asked if there a was a fried rice dish that I can order. I just got a blank stare. This is not helpful at all. I was pretty annoyed. I ended up ordering the teriyaki beef with no teriyaki sauce and macadamia nut pancakes. I got the food and it was terrible. The macadamia nut pancakes were undercooked so it was doughy. The teriyaki beef had chunks of fat on it. I'm never coming to this place ever again.

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and the food was delicious! We got lucky with street parking and…read morewalked over. There was a short line to check in and get seated. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and we decided to sit outside. Our server was okay, the service felt underwhelming and took away from the overall experience. I ordered the breakfast plate and it was really good! The jam was really tasty and the hot sauce was perfect with the eggs. I can definitely see this place getting crowded during breakfast hours.

So vibessss, fun green shades, coffee bar, and outdoor seating…read more + Yuzu deviled eggs ($9 for 2 eggs): nailed the yuzu flavor but prefer egg white bits/texture in my deviled eggs (8/10) +Breakfast burrito ($17 + $5 steak): only a few and also too big pieces of steak so was hard to eat but nice crispy tortilla, and hot sauce (7.5/10) + Black sesame waffle didn't taste like black sesame at all, just a sweet waffle (7/10)