Hands down my favorite breakfast spot in the valley. Large menu with everything from breakfast burritos to omelettes. Shared parking lot in strip mall but also plenty of street parking. I happened to meet the owner. Super nice guy! read more

Emle's Restaurant - 3 Bacon Breakfast Tacos - American Near Me - Northridge, California

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This is not my first time at Emle's, and my experience has been relatively consistent across all my visits. Food: 3.5/5 The star of the show is the banana bread. It's moist with a crispy outer edge and the right amount of salt to taste but not be salty. Most of the items on the menu have pretty large portion sizes, and there is a vast selection of items. Nothing shouts out at us to give the food an upstanding 5/5, but this is still a solid pick for an American diner. Note that if you order anything with strawberries (including the fruit cup), you will get exactly 1 strawberry cut into 4 pieces to ration during your meal. Service: 2.5/5 There is one person manning the floor the majority of the time, and he does a good job managing multiple tables. We came in at 9 am on a workday and there were already 25 people in the restaurant, all managed by this one waiter. There is another person who pops in every now and then to deliver food and refill coffee. That said, don't expect to be checked in on often or to quickly get your order in. Also, special requests may or may not be satisfied-- I requested that the whipped cream in my waffle order came on the side, only for it to come right in the middle of my waffle. Atmosphere: 4/5 It's a lively place! This is a popular and long lasting restaurant for a reason. The music is not loud, and there is a comfortable amount of space between each table. I would recommend this place for a family meal, a casual work outing, or a date for an established couple. Final rating: 3.33/5 (rounding down to 3 on Yelp) read more

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This was my second time at this restaurant. First time was great which we enjoyed the food. I can say their breakfast is quite nice. It's a pretty big menu so there's loads to choose from. Breakfast lunch and dinner. During our first visit, I noticed that there were a good amount of people ordering the entrees during breakfast which looked great. Fast forward to today, I had to try some. We stopped by for a late lunch which there was a good amount of people. Of course when you get there, just going through the menu was pretty exhausting...lol... I was going back and forth for breakfast or entrees. The whole point was to try something else. Opted for an order of the hummus which was served with pita and an order of the fried mushrooms. Honestly the mushrooms was a slight disappointment when it came out. It was ok but nothing much to it. Hummus was quite nice though. And the order of the seafood pasta. Served in a red sauce with calms, mussels, shrimp, and fish tossed in linguine. Flavor was ok, seafood was good though. For the price 24.99 it was ok. Also, you could add a glass of mimosas to any entrees for 1.00 which was an excellent deal. The food was good. Breakfast on the other during our first visit was great. This lunch was ok. But I did see some other entrees that were brought out that looked quite tasty. Maybe I'll have to get that a try next time. Service was great. All the staffs were friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking in the lot. There's also patio seating available. read more

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The food was good, good customer service. It was a busy morning but I didn't have to wait long to get my food. read more

Emle's Restaurant - Dulce de Leche Latte! - American Near Me - Northridge, California

Really slow service and awful food. Very poor and not fresh quality food. The restaurant is dirty and their water cups are greasy. The steak was really burnt, gray, bad tasting, felt frozen and not fresh... very small and thin in size. The potatoes were almost burnt, very dark brown in color and caramelized, but inside was so hard and raw. I asked them to remake the steak and it took a very long time to come out. When it finally was done, it came back even worse than the first one. They were slow but nice, so I didn't ask for a refund. They can just keep my money. Last time I'll be here. We were the only ones dining at the time too. Honestly, I don't know how they have good reviews. I'm puzzled. It was not good, I will not return. I do not recommend you try this place. read more

Birthday breakfast and we were seated quickly for a busy Sat. morning. Plenty to choose from. Food was fantastic. Coffee was ok. Service was great. We tried the $1 Mimosa and it was good. Cute place, gets busy. read more

Me and my mom always like to try new breakfast places especially for smaller businesses as they are always the hidden gems. However, we went here for the morning and were waiting for us to be helped, no one came to help us or acknowledge us so we sat down in the outside area and went inside to order. 15 minutes later a waiter finally came to help us and he was very friendly and nice but I would say the food didn't really give us that "worth the wait" vibe. Everything tasted artificial and store bought down to their drinks! All their latte's tasted like something store bought and was handed very lukewarm, I gave them the benefit of the doubt but even the food tasted cold and unseasoned. We never returned since but I hope they improved their quality since then. :(( read more

Delicious fast breakfast! We got seated right away and they came by with coffee quickly. The server grabbed our order and everything came out delicious and fluffy. The pancakes were so good! Perfect place for a casual weekend breakfast. read more

Emle's Restaurant - Strawberry and banana pancakes - American Near Me - Northridge, California

Love this place! Have been dining here for years, the service is always great and staff very friendly. They have a great menu with many savory and sweet options to choose from. They happened to be open Christmas morning so I ordered "The Frenchie" to go-- a cornflake crusted French toast topped with berries. It was delicious! I think I've found my new favorite item on the menu (I usually order "The Great Waffle"). read more

From vegan perspective: Vegan options, 4 main dishes and other appetizers, salads, Mediterranean breakfast and wrap are clearly market vegan. Great for mixed groups large and small. I had meatless primavera. The first chef forgot the linguine. Manager offered to replace it with proper dish after I figured something was amiss. First time having square "meatballs", but the dish was tasty and filling the second time with the linguine. In their defense they gratis that meal. The non vegans had great choices too. read more

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Great staff. Great food. This place is our family's brunch stop when we visit our daughter going to CSUN. read more

Emle's Restaurant - Penne pasta with boneless shirt rib, strawberries lovers crepe, & stuffed frenchie. - American Near Me - Northridge, California

Stopped by for a quick brunch. I saw they had Soujouk on the menu and was so excited. The Soujouk Omelette was amazing! I loved it. The dutch apple pancakes were delicious. Great apple flavor and not too sweet! 10/10 would come again! Good parking and fast service. read more

Emle's Restaurant - Dutch Apple Pancakes - American Near Me - Northridge, California

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Terrible service in the evening. They brought my husband's salad well after I had finished my cup of soup, then they mistakenly delivered his food to another table! And the other table just accepted it and ate my husband's food. Terrible. The lamb shank was drowned in a red sauce and not very flavorful at all. So disappointed, when we were in the mood to celebrate. read more

Emle's Restaurant - Lamb shank in a gallon of red sauce. - American Near Me - Northridge, California

I enjoyed the coziness and home feeling to this restaurant. They had a great selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. It seemed to be Italian based/inspired (or I believe the owners are Italian?) which means the actual food options seem very tasty. It was a little difficult to choose but ended up splitting pasta and a burrito with my friend I love Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli and although this was pretty tasty, it definitely had a unique after taste to it. I couldn't pin point exactly what it was but it didn't take like a typical spinach and ricotta ravioli dish that's I've had at other places. It wouldn't be a dish I would run back to, but, I am happy that I tried it and ultimately I still finished the entire plate! I liked the burrito as well! I LOVE cheese so next time I believe I would just ask for extra cheese! As far as parking, it's in a lot with other business' so there are an average amount of spots and I can see it be a struggle to find a space if it is peak hours on a weekend. Definitely a place to check out if you're in the valley! read more

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Service was great. The waiter was incredible memorized everything perfectly without having writing it down. The toast was good eggs were scrumptious and the mocha latte was wonderful. It's a cute little restaurant. read more

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Our favorite to go brunch place. Staff are very welcoming. Food servers are very attentive. When we come for our brunch, coffee comes to the table very quick with 2 creamers and a glass of cold water, we don't need to ask; that is how attentive the staff is. Food is served in big portion and delicious, never got tired of coming regularly for years now. The place is clean and tables are spaced out good, you will enjoy family conversations without disturbing the next table. Emle's, we love your food and especially the staff. read more

My first time here . Saw a roach crawling up the white wall right in front of me while eating my french toast..alerted the waitress. She did nothing..walked around for 5 minutes, at least, not concerned AT ALL! I was appalled. Then roach came down the wall and she saw it and she killed it with her hands and then she didn't even wash her hands. We had to eat our meals after this ? I am so grossed out. Where is management ? Yes they comped meal but I dont even care about that.. its the experience as I am taking my daughter and had to mention this during our meal is so awful!! On Easter Sunday . I was so embaressed .Uggh. read more

Great food, wonderful staff. I combine laundry with breakfast (same center) Good for conversation over coffee. read more

Hosted my mom's 80th birthday at Emle's for ~50 adults and 8 children. Everything went without a hitch! Great food! Samer let us use the entire interior of the restaurant with ample space for a small dance floor, our dj and a Photo Booth. No hidden fees. Overall a very good value for this event. Very pleased. read more

Finally made it to Emle's in Northridge and ordered the Chicken & Waffle Eggs Benedict -- and wow. Voted best breakfast since 1955 and definitely lived up to the hype. It was late afternoon when I went, so it wasn't crowded, but the service was still A1 -- super attentive and friendly. Great food, solid vibe. I'll absolutely be back. read more

Emle's Restaurant - Chicken and Waffle Chicken Benedict - American Near Me - Northridge, California

The food was delicious. However, the customer service was not very friendly when I first walked in. After explaining that I was arriving with a party, I was basically told to leave. A few minutes later, the gentleman did come by with a better attitude, but by then the experience had already become tense. This was meant to be a joyous family gathering, and unfortunately the initial interaction affected the mood. I would suggest speaking to customers with more courtesy, as it truly makes a difference. The younger gentleman changed the tone, but I have never been talked to like that in my life. And it was sad because my family had been bragging about this place and we couldn't wait to experience the whole atmosphere read more

We arrived at 11 AM on Saturday & and didn't have to wait for a table. Service was quick, and multiple servers/managers checked up on us regularly. The TVS had the Olympics on & light music played in the background, which was great. Mimosas were mixed well, not all OJ, which was lovely. Corned beef hash was fabulous in the benedict, and the addition of the house salsas really added to the flavor levels. Benedict Hemingway had large pieces of crab meat & salmon and a creamy flavor. We did wish there were a few more capers added, though, as there was maybe 4-5 on the whole plate. Delicious food & good service overall! read more

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Its an amazing place and outstanding customer service . The food is amazingly delecios . Love it . Will be back for sure . read more

Emle's Restaurant - What fantastic customer service and absolutely delicious food! I can't wait to come back! - American Near Me - Northridge, California

Very amazing service ! Host was very kind and offered plenty of refills ! Would come back again, food was great, loved the raspberry iced tea. read more

Emle's Restaurant - The Chocolate Nut - American Near Me - Northridge, California

This place is awesome! Everything I've ever ordered here has been amazing! My favorite is probably the fig and goat cheese pizza but this time I tried something new and it's still so good! The interior has beautiful walls and I have no idea why this spot isn't always fully packed! read more

Emle's Restaurant - Pasta Puttanesca - American Near Me - Northridge, California

An excellent brunch spot. The hollandaise on their benedicts are superb and their potatoes are phenomenal. If you want something lighter, the Roman breakfast was a unique choice. My eggs were a little overcooked, but the flavors from everything were fantastic. The decoration is simple and clean. The service was good considering how busy they were. My family and I will definitely be coming back often. read more

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Great home style restaurant, anything from breakfast to lunch or dinner menu for every taste They treat you like a family , very hospitable , clean and delicious Give them a try you won't regret it read more

Food is delicious, everything I've tried. Service is amazing. The decor is so cute! I come here a lot and I rarely see anyone else in here, which makes the wait times short, but I do wish more people knew about it! Cute little Mom and Pop place read more

Emle's Restaurant - Pepperoni pizza - American Near Me - Northridge, California

Sal was an amazing. I ordered the avocado toast and coffee and have to rush out for an appt. He delivered and avocado toast was fresh and delicious with poached egg! read more

Emle's Restaurant - Avocado Toast - American Near Me - Northridge, California

Great meals and prices. Fast service from seating to check out. Friendly service. Clean area. read more

Emle's Restaurant - New York Steak & Eggs - American Near Me - Northridge, California

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The food and service were superb. I had a Denver omelet with sausage and spinach, and red potatoes cooked to perfection. This will be my coworkers' and family's new breakfast spot. The ambiance is set up to accommodate the college students down the street from CSUN. read more

It's cute, it's tasty, and mimosas are $1! Okay, you can get one mimosa for $1 with the purchase of an entree. But that's basically the same thing. I'm really into Benedicts and that's what we got. Portobello mushroom Benedict and smoked salmon Benedict. The Hollandaise was perfect. Eggs nice and runny. So good. We were out with friends and stayed for so long that we decided to get something sweet to wrap up our brunch. Got the stuffed frenchie, which was SO delicious. The strawberry ricotta cream cheese... damn!! Would get this again, 10/10. Such a nice ending to our time there. Loved the outdoor seating, even if people on the street can be a bit sketchy. The service was top notch, super attentive and friendly. We got several refills without prompting. The entire group had a lovely time and I'd definitely come back! read more

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So this is a tough one for me. I have not been here in a while. Back then this restaurant was one of our favorites. We even had large family celebrations here. The staff were nice enough. The food was not as great as in the past. My number one complaint is the condition of the restaurant and restroom. The restaurant floors were dirty and the items on the table also needed to be wiped off. The restroom was horrible. There is one gender neutral rest room. Everything about is was filthy and low on supplies. We do not live in the SFV so we will not be making the trip back out here. We were always willing to make the drive and endure any wait for a table, but not anymore. I hope they read this and hire a better custodial service company because cleanliness is vital for all eateries. I would consider this a higher end restaurant with an extensive menu. Keep in mind this place is very busy so maybe the conditions don't bother others. read more

Emle's Restaurant - Italian Pancetta Frittata - American Near Me - Northridge, California

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We went there for Mothers Day with 12 people and without exception, everyone loved it. It was crazy busy and yet the staff got us our food quickly and even though they were moving extremely quickly, they took the time to revisit our table multiple times throughout the meal and were super friendly and helpful. I love a good breakfast sandwich and so I got the walnut Romesco Breakfast sandwich, which was definitely a new twist on the breakfast sandwich with walnuts, arugula and cream cheese, and also really good! Others got waffles, eggs Benedict, omelettes and everyone, from 14 to 88 years old was very pleased. And absolutely DO NOT miss the Banana Bread! Great place for everyone. read more

Just right!! Servers were fast. No wait time. Ample parking! Pretty good spot when you're hungry and need home style cooking. read more

Emle's Restaurant - Hot Chocolate - American Near Me - Northridge, California

Emles food and staff is excellent, the service top tier they always serve us very quick and easy never messes up our order I suggest people to come here read more

I'm surprised I haven't written this review earlier as my family and I come to Elme's Restaurant a few times a year for a brunch treat. We've always had a great experience. The service here is fast! If you see a crowd waiting to be seated, don't let it deter you. Often times we are able to sit down, decide what we want, order, eat, pay, and leave within an hour's time. So they go through the crowd quickly. And all this is not to the detriment to the service. The servers are friendly, helpful, and patient. They also never make it feel like they're pushing you out the door, but instead just clearing plates off your table as you finish them as a courtesy to you. We've had a wide range of items the menu offers from omelettes, to pancakes, waffles, burritos, and oatmeal. All of them are great. None of them are life changing, but that's totally fine. They're delicious, fresh tasting, and come in excellent portions. I often leave the restaurant with breakfast for the next day. (Who am I kidding. An afternoon snack more like it). While we haven't tried everything, at this point I doubt there is a bad thing on the menu. The atmosphere of the restaurant is also very inviting. Lots of floor to ceiling windows brings in plenty of natural light and also opens the place up so that even though tables are close to each other, you never feel crammed in there. It's also never very loud so you will still be able to carry conversations with your party at a normal level. In all, Emle's is our go to brunch place in Northridge. Two thumbs up for sure. read more

We got a table right away Great service excellent food and pet friendly got the waffle and my dog got a side of turkey sausage thank you

This is a hidden little breakfast and lunch cafe GEM of the valley! The owner is absolutely amazing, the staff is kind and generous, the food is fantastic every time, I have a very strict diet and they a 100% so accommodating to my needs. The restraint is comfy and cozy and quaint. Love Emle's read more

Emle's Restaurant - American Near Me - Northridge, California

My experience wasn't great. My avocado toast came with only three small slices of avocado -- if you looked at the plate, you'd think it was mostly an arugula salad. My friend ordered a bagel, which arrived about 15 minutes after my food, and while we were waiting, she was even offered another customer's plate by mistake. The table we sat at had to be recleaned while we were already seated because of leftover water and food debris. We also weren't checked on at all during our meal. When I placed my order, the waiter forgot what I had ordered, which likely delayed my food. Overall, the service and food quality didn't match the pricing and atmosphere. read more