We really enjoyed our breakfast here! We came around 10:30 on a Sunday and only waited about 10…read moreminutes or less for 2 people. We shared the ribeye chilaquiles and the churro waffle and a side of potatoes for the chilaquiles. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and were the perfect addition to the chilaquiles plate. The chilaquiles were delicious and flavorful, and because they're cooked as tortilla strips, I felt they held their texture much longer and stayed crispy. The ribeye was cooked nicely, and the sunny side up eggs came out perfect. The waffle churro was soooo delicious. It wasn't insanely sweet, it was just right. And the syrup it came with was yummy and not overly sweet as well. I'll definitely be back to try more items on their menu!

We found street parking about a block away, and when we arrived the place was already busy with…read moreguests constantly coming in. The café itself is super cute, very clean, and has such a welcoming atmosphere. The service was friendly and attentive. There were so many menu options that I honestly wish I had more time and more of an appetite to fully indulge and try more dishes. We were in a bit of a hurry. I tried the chilaquiles, which were quit filling. They were a different style than the traditional version. They used crispy tortilla chips similar to the kind you get in tortilla soup, which actually gave the dish a really good twist. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying. The food overall was really good, and I especially enjoyed the latte because it wasn't overly sweet like a lot of places tend to make them. Overall, such a great little breakfast and coffee spot in Eagle Rock. I'll definitely be back when I have more time to explore more of the menu.

Ended up in Highland Park on a Sunday and decided to finally check out Jane. The restaurant/cafe is…read morea cute unassuming house, so it could be really easy to miss while driving. The dining area is cozy, but well ventilated (especially important with how hot summer gets). The service was fine, but nothing worth noting. I decided to get a BLT with avocado and was pretty underwhelmed. There wasn't a lot of bacon or avocado ironically. I'd definitely come back again, but would try something else.

I've driven by Jane for years and love the concept of a little cottage renovated into a cozy café…read more There's indoor seating in addition to a front & back patio. It looks like a great spot for brunching with friends. It's one of those places where you order at the counter and they bring your food to you. The menu features extensive breakfast selections in addition to salads, sandwiches, wraps, pasta, tacos, & even Korean dishes. They serve beer & wine in addition to coffee, tea, & lattes. Decaf espresso & milk alternatives (oat, almond, & soy) are also available. I stopped in on a Sunday morning to get a coffee to go. It was chilly out, and a Mocha sounded comforting. The mocha is made with a double shot of espresso, Ghirardelli chocolate, & whole milk. I requested almond milk. The barista was very nice and told me it would be ready in a few minutes. He handed me my beverage, and I was on my way. It was yummy. I could taste the boldness of the espresso mixed with notes of chocolate. The touch of almond milk added a little creaminess without watering it down. Now that I've been inside, I'm intrigued to come back for brunch. *Free street parking.

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)

Best caramels ever! So insane better than any you've ever tasted…read more Also love their regular menu and the quaint mom and pop shop locals feel they've cultivated. Service is always quick and well done!

Was there a few weeks ago. I've been going there for years (decades?) but this last time was…read moreextremely disappointing. I ordered the chilaquiles (why would you do that?? Because I liked the food there, that's why, now be quiet.) hoping for a nice surprise. Well here's what I got - stale STORE BOUGHT tortilla chips (really? The least they could have done was to actually make their own, I mean they do have a kitchen there!), a greenish salsa, and an egg. I took it back and they gave me an attitude. Overall, very disappointing experience. But I will go back. They do have yummy goodies there. Just don't order the chilaquiles!!

Amazing green chilaquiles with very modest portions…read more Casual diner vibes with awesome staff. They also have another location (Nick's Cafe) in Dogtown which is equally great.

Not the best customer service Burnt ugly pancakes…read moreDelivered the wrong order Parking was bad Not so clean

Great food and good portions Costumer service: waitresses…read moreare nice, helpful Food arrived promptly

Fantastic Mexican brunch and food staples! Come here hungry, because their food is hearty, and…read moreauthentically Mexican! I've been here twice and on the first visit, it took awhile to get seated. We came again this month and was happy to see it seems they expanded their indoor dining to have a whole other room able to seat more diners on busy weekends! I'm usually a light brunch eater, but if you're going here, you have to order the Mexican food staples. My boyfriend loves their breakfast tacos (super hearty, 2 would be enough but a 3rd was taken home). Super generous portion with their cooked meat on top - SO good (classic bacon, or their mole and barbacoa). The Chipotle chilaquiles were absolutely delicious! I've never had an authentic Chipotle sauce taste like that... super creamy, and homemade, not overtly smoky like you usually have at other places. We also had their cafe de olla cold brew (since it was a hot summer heat wave), and it was good - classic with their cafe de olla spices - but I'm sure their classic hot cafe de olla is even better. I believe I've gotten their other regular brunch items, but wish I just opted for their Mexican favorites since that's their bread and butter here. Great business. Great service. Love to support!

Cow Belly is a hidden gem in Highland Park. As an LA native, I've been looking for something new,…read moreand Cow Belly just opened 9 months ago. Something to note is that they don't yet have their liquor license (and are in the process of it being approved), but don't let that take away from their delicious food and stellar service. My family and I came in today, middle of the afternoon so a bit slow, to a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Our server Jaime opened the door to the restaurant for us and personally showed us to our table. Despite the restaurant being quiet, Jaime was incredibly attentive and recommended several dishes to us, all of which were great. First, the appetizers: the fried zucchini chips are lightly dusted with truffle and are paired with a delicious garlic aioli that really whets your appetite. They were crispy and savory, a perfect start to the meal alongside the crispy rice tuna, which are a bit like poke nachos, except the chips are seaweed rice crackers that give a crunchy and welcome spin on the dish. The mango drizzled with eel sauce also added a nice sweet element that paired nicely with the slightly spicy tuna. Second, our entrees, which included the burger, chicken penne pasta, and chicken tikka masala: the burger was juicy and savory, including lettuce, tomato, pickles and cheese, and is one of the better burgers I've tasted recently. It comes paired with some thin fries that are perfectly salted, as well as a side of ketchup, of course. I ordered the chicken penne pasta, though when it first came out, I saw it had linguine instead of penne. Before I even said a word, Jaime took notice and immediately apologized, bringing back the correct order within minutes. He was incredibly kind and professional about it all. The penne was cooked al dente and served with a delicious vodka sauce that really made the dish. The dried tomatoes also added a light sweetness that balanced out the chicken. Finally, my favorite dish was the chicken tikka masala. Other reviews praised this dish, and so my father, not a fan of Indian food, decided to take a chance on it. It was the best dish we ordered! Everyone wanted some due to the two distinct sauces on the plate, one almost like a jam with a citrusy taste, and of course the curry itself, which should be noted is not at all spicy, and has a wonderfully balanced flavor making it suitable for anyone to eat. It was so good, I wish I had ordered it. If you come here and only order one thing, make that your pick. Once again, thank you Jaime for making our experience so memorable! Jaime is a seasoned waiter who has worked many restaurants in the LA area, so we are familiar with him. He is such a pleasure to have as a server who not only gave great advice on the food, but was also conversational and cordial the whole way. We will be coming back!

First impression when walking through the front door off of York Blvd, it might throw you off, but…read moreonce you sit down and eat your first dish you know you made the right choice. We came as a large group & sat in the outside back patio. We shared tasty crispy Brussels sprouts, and the fresh Asian ahi poke nachos (on dried green seaweed chips), grilled cheese balls, and delicious oxtail bone marrow tacos. Our dinners ranged from the grilled branzino, miso-glazed salmon, mushroom pasta, and an amazing 1/2-lb burger (amongst other dishes). It was an eclectic culinary assortment, and everyone loved their meals. Chef Bryan also came out to greet us. So... the next night, just my husband and I returned for an intimate dinner inside. Again, the decor is not the best first impression, but we came for the food, and were not disappointed. This time we tried the truffle zucchini chips, the apple/pear/arugula salad with salmon, and the shrimp pasta - all were delicious! Bottom line: this is a hidden gem worth returning to.

This is not diner food. It's some of the best food we have ever had. The flavors are amazing and…read morethe combination of ingredients is genius. Today we had the clhicken fried mushrooms and corn waffle that comes with creamed kale and tomato syrup. Just mind blowing good!! I used to get the shrimp and grits till I discovered this flavor bomb. My partner had the short rib pot roast with glazed carrots and buttered dumplings. Insane flavors ! I also had to try the veggie burger of the day. Chicken fried portobello with sweet corn relish roasted red pepper spread and goat cheese. Wow ! Had to get grits and collard greens too. The grits are so creamy they are divine. We got the strawberry chess pie for dessert but had to take it home after a few bites. My only problem with this restaurant is the extremely cold air conditioning on not hot days and evenings but since it's hot out it wasn't too cold in here. I highly recommend having a sweater with you during cooler months. All in all the food here is stellar. Never had a dinner we didnt love.

Still a solid place to dine! My last review was 7 years ago, so, at Yelp's suggestion, I'm…read moreupdating my review. What would give it 5 stars is to bring back the biscuits and gravy. I remember they are a favorite, I think it had sweet potatoes, maybe mushroom, can't recall the details, other than I loved them. Not necessarily playing second fiddle to that fond memory, I opted for the hash.. it was AMAZING! I love ordering something that I don't make at home and this was a definite treat to the tastebuds! I brought my out of town guests and they loved the charm and decor! A quintessential Eagle Rock staple that's greatly appreciated and deserves its accolades.

Amara kitchen is one of my favorite gluten friendly places to go. Their bison breakfast burrito is…read moremy go to, but also love grabbing a coffee and sitting outside. The only downside for me is that the customer service is always superficial but if you are from LA that's pretty typical. Other than that i would recommend checking them out!

I've been to Amara Kitchen multiple times, and I keep coming back because the food is genuinely…read moregood. The quality of the food is what brings me through the door. Unfortunately, the service has been consistently disappointing. Every time I visit, the staff seems uninterested, bothered, or inconvenienced by customers. There's rarely a warm greeting when you walk in, no welcoming energy, and often it feels like you're interrupting someone's day just by asking a question or placing an order. I understand that everyone has difficult days, and working in the restaurant industry isn't easy. But hospitality is a huge part of the dining experience. A simple smile, eye contact, a "hello," or making customers feel welcome goes a long way. The food deserves praise, but the service does not match the quality of what's coming out of the kitchen. Management may want to spend some time retraining and refocusing staff on customer service and hospitality. Customers should feel appreciated, not like they're a burden. I truly want to see this place succeed because Highland Park needs good local businesses, and the food is excellent. But after several visits with the same experience, I felt it was worth sharing honest feedback. Great food brings people in; great service keeps them coming back. I hope management takes this as constructive criticism and works to create a more welcoming experience for everyone who walks through the door.

Stopped by Penny Oven around 1 pm on a Sunday and it was surprisingly chill with plenty of seating…read more I got the fried egg sandwich with hash browns. The bread tasted fresh, not like packaged sandwich bread, which I liked. The toast could've been a little more even, but overall it was a pretty good sandwich. I don't usually go for fried eggs like that, but it worked here. The hash browns were my favorite part. Super crispy, diner-style, a little oily but in a good way. Counter service setup. You order at the front, grab a number, and they bring the food out. Service was easy and quick, nothing over the top. Solid, easy brunch spot when you want something good without overthinking it.

My second time here and I love this place, besides it's not far from home…read more I had the three egg breakfast and it was perfect, over medium eggs done just right (something many restaurants don't get), awesome homemade toast, Hashbrowns were awesome, and bacon just the right amount of crisp. Drip coffee was good too, GroundWorks Coffee! If you are here for breakfast pastries, they have quite the display and the ones I have tried have been really great all made there. The kitchen has a great feel about it. Service was good as well with a nice calm area inside and picnic tables outside. The only fault I could find with this place is it is easy to miss if you are not sure where it is, they have a covered eating area outside that hides the storefront sign if you are driving by, so look for the concrete road blocks and pop up tent with picnic tables out front.