During our October, 2011 SoCal road trip vacation, Cousin Devon took us to brunch at one of his favourite spots, Figaro Bistrot, on Sunday morning, the 16th. Located in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant and diverse Los Feliz neighbourhood, Figaro Bistrot is a charming café-bistro that transports guests straight to France. Located on North Vermont Avenue, the eatery is one of the oldest bistros in L.A. whose nostalgic ambiance is reminiscent of European cafés. Figaro has a full dining room, boulangerie-pâtisserie, bar, and Parisian style outdoor seating. Everything of the restaurant comes from France - from the 150-year-old stained glass ceiling, French antiques and Art Nouveau light fixtures, cast iron chandeliers, to the authentic zinc bar with red leather bar stools...and even the waiters - to recreate the true ambiance of La Belle France. If not for all of the English speaking, one would swear that they were at Les Champs-Élysées. Our party of six was seated at a couple of sidewalk tables in the charming, covered patio, a cheery and sunny spot for enjoying a hot Café au Lait and fresh Pain au Chocolat while people-watching. Figaro Bistrot offers a true taste of France to its guests. Everything is authentically French; croissants, baguettes and traditional pastries are baked fresh each morning in the adjoining bakery and the Grand Latté (Served in a Bowl) is fishbowl-sized, just like how they are served in France. The menu also couldn't be more French, offering classic bistro fare with dishes like Le Croque Monsieur/Madame, Ahi Tuna Steak (Salade Nicoise), Escargots au Beurre Persillé and Steak & Fries (Steak Frites). Whether you're craving the flavourful Mussels (Les Moules) A la Marinière, the rich, melt-in-your mouth Boeuf Bourguignon, or a decadent sweet like the Crêpe Nutella et Banane, Figaro Bistrot promises to bring the soul of Parisian dining to the lively streets of Los Feliz. The inviting ambiance of Figaro Bistrot is the perfect backdrop for a lovely meal. Thanks to the warmth and attentive hospitality of the friendly staff, quick service, and cozy indoor and al fresco seating, the quaint restaurant offers a relaxed and thoughtfully designed atmosphere fit for any occasion from casual brunches to date nights. Figaro Bistrot is the real deal for those seeking un café très français in Los Angeles that will take you on a quick trip to Paris without the jet lag. read more

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I went to Figaro Bistrot for a friend's graduation dinner and had an amazing time. The exterior reminds me of restaurants in Paris but the food really stole my heart. I thoroughly enjoyed the mushroom truffle pasta and would definitely come back for that again. Another dish which I can't remember the name of was roast beef over pasta noodles and the beef was very tender. The third dish had chicken with mashed potatoes and brown gravy. The chicken was cooked very well and complemented the mashed potatoes. The fries were a little bit of a letdown because they weren't crispy or salty but I had a great experience here and would come back again. read more

Food: ~3ish/5 the quiche was not as firm as I would have liked...I assumed that's how they're made here, maybe slightly undercooked? It was just ok. My friend had the omelette figaro and said it was just ok. The side of fries was honestly the best part, really crispy and flavorful. Service: Server was attentive and checked on us often after it took a minute to initially greet us. Food came out quickly. Ambiance: 4/5 feels like you're sitting in a French cafe, a bit loud when crowded since tables are so close to one another. The seating situation outside feels cluttered and awkward. read more

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I love coming here. The staff is always so great and attentive. The manager is super friendly. She's been there for over 15 years! The French Onion soup is by far the best I've had. The ham sandwich is my go to. One of the best fries in town! Don't miss the desserts. Cute outdoor seating area with plenty of people and dog watching while you brunch. Lastly, I love the fact that they have fresh squeezed juice here. I always go for the grapefruit juice with gin. read more

Figaro Bistrot - Jambon sandwich and steak and eggs - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I enjoy going out for breakfast or brunch by myself on my days off. The first and last time I came here was about 17 years ago, so I decided to come back and try it again. I was a bit overwhelmed by the large menu, but the female server was very sweet and kind. She explained everything clearly and gave great suggestions based on what I was in the mood for. When I saw the mussels on the menu, I decided to order the small size -- but it was huge! I was honestly shocked. I had to put in some work removing all the shells before eating, but it was totally worth it. I kept dipping bread into the delicious sauce and enjoyed every bite. Their coffee was also very good. I usually don't like Lavazza coffee because I've had it at other places and found it too sour for my taste. But here, it was smooth and well-balanced. I really enjoyed it. I also tried the lemon lime tart. It was excellent: not too sour and not too sweet. It paired perfectly with the coffee. Overall, I had a lovely solo brunch experience. read more

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I enjoyed the fried calamari and steak frites, but service was less attentive than I'd like. The sidewalk patio was cute. read more

Figaro Bistrot - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I really wanted to love this place, it's walking distance from my house, so I was rooting for it. My girlfriend and I were looking for somewhere outdoors to have brunch and catch up. She ordered a chai latte, but it had way too much milk. After adding a shot of espresso, it tasted 100x better. I ended up skipping a beverage altogether because I didn't want to be disappointed. Service was pretty mid. No one seemed excited to be there or passionate about the menu, especially when we were asking questions while deciding on dishes. We both ordered the same thing, and the food itself was good, the flavor was definitely there. But overall, I probably wouldn't return. There are just so many options in Los Feliz with great service and quality beverages, so it's hard to justify coming back when the experience was just okay. We didn't go inside, so I can't speak on the interior aesthetic, but sitting outdoors was nice with the little Persian style tables. read more

Figaro Bistrot - Shak shuk - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Figaro Bistrot is a wonderful gem on N. Vermont in the Los Angeles/Los Feliz area. If you're at KP looking for a nearby restaurant to decompress with charming ambiance - this is a terrific find. We had a taste of escargot, followed by Croque Madame with Fries and Croque Monsieur with Caesar salad. For dessert we could not resist the Mango Strawberry Gateau which was flavorful, with a satisfying strawberry puree filling) and slice of Tropezienne (decadent yet divinely light and airy) served with coffee to make for a wonderful culinary experience to please the palate. The best part of any dining experience is the service and everyone here is warm and makes you feel welcome. read more

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I love this cute little bistro. Every time I come in I feel transported to the Left Bank, with its little round tables, wicker chairs and antique mirrors. The extensive menu includes traditional brasserie fare. It's consistently good, unpretentious, and very reasonably priced. Service is friendly and professional. I always have a Soupe à l'Oignon every time I come and it never disappoints. This time I also had a beet & chèvre salad and it was beautifully presented and yummy too. Their patisserie items are all delicious and made fresh daily. I highly recommend the macarons! read more

Figaro Bistrot - Beet & chèvre salad - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It has been a while since last I came hear. Two of my friends and I came here for lunch to celebrate my birthday. I have always been a fan of the ambiance inside Figaro. I ordered the the quiche Lorraine which was absolutely wonderful, the crust was flaky and the filling was really tasty! The caffe filtré which was a perfect accompaniment. The sever was quite nice, however a little harried due to the outdoor tables being so busy. I was pleasantly surprised when I was presented a ginormous slice of my most favorite dessert La Tropezziene with a birthday candle! All and all it is a great locale to relax and share a good meal with friends! I'll be back next time and enjoy a nicely shaped Hendricks gin Martini! Merci Beaucoup! read more

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Came on a Monday night and was able to grab a table outside. We didn't get greeted by our server for about 10 minutes which was a little frustrating. They have a great all day happy hour. We got some bites, Aperol spritz, and vodka martinis. The escargo, burrata crostini, and calamari were delicious! Our server was not attentive at all. She barely came over to check on us and it kept taking forever to get drinks. We eventually had another server come and take our order, turns out our original one was off but didn't even let us know. Super frustrating. Other than that, I would come back for the happy hour alone, just maybe would sit at the bar to get better service! read more

First of all, love the ambience. I have always loved this neighborhood and outdoor seating was perfect. Sierra was our server and she was awesome ans super attentive with great energy and pretty smile. What really surprised me was the French onion soup. Most of the French restaurants I have tried including ones in France, were not as good as Figaro. It was cheesy, savory and not super salty. Trust me, the saltiness matters. The Figaro burger was delish with the Beef patty cooked perfect as i enjoyed ut, medium rare. And let's not forget the ahi tuna salad... mmMmmmmm yum. We will be back for sue. Perfect dinner to end our Saturday night. Happy, full and satisfied. Highly recommended. Oh my boyfriend's disg, steak and fries. Super tender. read more

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Went here for breakfast mid week, as a result it was easy to get in. The inside is charming and feels as though you are sitting in a little French cafe. The service was excellent, and very friendly. The food was great. I had the quiche which was so light and fluffy. And was absolutely delicious. read more

Erik is the BESTTTT. I love fig. All my friends fig. We meet here for happy hour all the time :-) Erik always makes our experience so nice!!! He is very kind and makes us feel like superstarssss read more

I was looking for a late-night café to grab a macaron and a latte, found this place online, and decided to drive over -- so glad I did! The vibe is amazing. Vintage, French, cozy... they've got it all: food, pastries, drinks, indoor/outdoor seating, even a bar. I loved the dim, warm setting and my latte was perfect. It feels like one of those spots that's been around forever in the best way. I'm sure the food is delicious too -- the menu is huge! So happy I stumbled across this gem. read more

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Came this morning, and normally I don't leave reviews but everything was great! Our server angela was super sweet. She talked us through the deserts and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Great neighborhood brunch spot! read more

Overall, we had a pleasant experience! Our favorite dish had to be the French onion soup. It had the right amount of salt and was super cheesy! Our second favorite would be the seafood pasta with the white wine sauce. It was creamy and balanced well with the seafood! They had a ton of other items on their menu which reminded me a bit like Cheesecake Factory. The escargo was decent but we felt like it could've used some more salt to bring out the other flavors. Otherwise, it was delicious! Garlicky and yummy! Lastly, we ordered the pistachio cheesecake for dessert. Unfortunately, it tasted nothing like pistachios and tasted like a regular graham cracker crusted cheesecake, hence the four star instead of a five. Service was decent! At times it was a bit difficult to get a hold of our server but it was probably because we weren't seated near a lot of the other customers. The restaurant gives cafe vibes and has a lot of seating inside along with a bar! Parking can be difficult to find since they only have street parking and it is on a busy street. read more

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Figaro hit the spot on a rainy LA Sunday. Perfect service. Perfect atmosphere. It felt like I was transported to a cafe in Paris. I'm still dreaming about the French onion soup. read more

Figaro Bistrot - Strawberry Mango Mousse + my cutie patootie - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Just stopped here for a quick meal of a soda and some fries. I think the prices are kinda high but again it for the tourist to stop you see the outside and you wanna sit down overall food looked really good and the fries I got were good. read more

Figaro Bistrot - Fries - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cool bistro that makes you feel like you're in Paris. HUGE menu which I always Love, DELICIOUS Bread that you'll want to take home, and Excellent service by staff and Mamagement. I really enjoyed my time yesterday at a business lunch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

I met up with some friends here on Monday, January 12th. I got there a little around 6:30pm and it was pretty packed which makes sense because they have a pretty long and great happy hour. I ordered a sparkling rose for $8 off their happy hour menu and was pretty happy with my choice. I knew it wasn't going to be top shelf sparkling but it was very easy to drink and wasn't too sweet. I also ordered an order of escargot for $10 off their happy hour to go with the wine and, honestly, that was all I was going to order. Fast forward to two other rounds of drinks later and an order of their 'mini' Figaro burger----the table next to me had ordered it and it looked delicious and wasn't mini at all so I knew I had to get it. The mini burger was like a regular sized burger and I asked for the bacon to be on the side and add tomatoes. There was a slight mix-up because our server was so busy---it didn't come with the tomatoes I requested and the bacon was inside my burger but it wasn't that big of an issue for $12. My friends ordered red wine, ravioli, hummus, and chicken wings---all on the happy hour menu. Seriously, their happy hour menu is extensive and one of the best I've seen. I took off one star because our table was super wobbly (I thought my drink might have tipped over at certain points) and one of the staff members came up and asked if they could use one of our tables (there were 3 of us so we had 2 small tables), which is fine, but then after I moved off the table and we all squished into one small table, no one even sat there. Our server, Sammy (shout out to him), was extremely busy and still served our table with an amazing personality. I usually don't hang out in Los Feliz but if I am ever in the area, I would definitely come back for their happy hour. read more

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Good food with a variety of choices, you will not be disappointed. I loved their quiche and salad. The coffee was also delicious. Great neighborhood spot. Service was pretty good also. Oh yeah, the onion soup.. sooooo YUMMY!!! read more

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Ordered the figaro burger and ham + cheese crepe to share with a friend and it was great. i thought the figaro burger was better and would recommend that over the crepe. read more

Figaro Bistrot - figaro burger, ham and cheese crepe - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great atmosphere and great food variety for a French restaurant in the Los Feliz area. Menu has a wide variety of breakfast - brunch - lunch and dinner options. The service is pretty quick as well. They keep your water filled and are very friendly. Sitting outside is my preference when dinning here and getting to see some sidewalk traffic is a vibe. I last had their lox brunch sandwich with a side of fries and iced latte. No complaints! read more

Figaro Bistrot - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A Mille Fuille and americano. Perfect combo that very few restaurants in LA know how to do. And even fewer restaurants know the difference between a mille fuille and napoleon, Figaro Bistrot is one of the few that does. Mille Fuille uses REAL pastry cream, not whipped cream. The pastry layers are flaky and crispy. Americano was hot and not bitter. Service was great, couldn't ask for better read more

Figaro Bistrot - Mille Fuille and Americano - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friends and I have a saying about this place: "Bad food, worse service. We love it here!" But seriously, you come here for the ambiance, the people watching, because the happy hour martinis are $11, because your movie at LF3 doesn't start for an hour, because your movie at LF3 just let out, or because you just want to sit outside and read and enjoy a glass of wine or a latte on a nice afternoon. The food isn't bad bad, it's just not why you come here. It's fine. Hit and miss. Sometimes your garlic truffle fries are hot and crispy, sometimes they need a Viagra. Sometimes they forget the garlic. Happy Hour burger always hits. Croque Monsieur is tasty. Service can be great or a hot mess. Who cares. This isn't the place you bring your parents when they visit, it's the place you come to gossip and gawk at passers-by. There's no other place like it around here; it's a place out of time and the vibes are impeccable. Proof of its atmospheric bona fides: they filmed two scenes from two different eps of Mad Men here, to stand in for New York French-style bistros in the 60's, and didn't change a thing. read more

Figaro Bistrot - Scene from Mad Men filmed here. - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best happy hour and one of the best patios in Los Feliz. Their French martinis are divine. Everyone who works there is so lovely and they all work so hard. During our last visit our server was Ivan and he was wonderful. A classic Los Angeles gem. Please never change read more

A nostalgic small French cafe in Los Feliz. Basic French cuisine that you can't go wrong! I've been going here for years and quality is the same! read more

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I am not sure if I would come back. I got the aperol spritz and house pasta and margarita pizza and my bf got beer and i threw up afterward. The idea was cute and the vibes but I think the alcohol was very offputing. Of course I should know better than to order alcohol at a place that might specialize in coffee rather than that. The pizza was ok and the pasta was ok nothing special to me in my opinion. Kind of bland. The calamari was good. They were kind of busy or short staffed but they forgot to give us water and utensils when or order arrived we had nothing to use other than our hands. I would not come back to this restaurant. read more

Figaro Bistrot - House pasta margarita pizza - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here for happy hour. The atmosphere is so cute and intimate. The servers were very attentive!! My group and I ordered off the happy hour menu. I ordered the chicken wings, which came with a generous portion; however I found that a lot of my wings didn't have a lot of chicken ): I also got the garlic fries, which had a good amount of garlic and flavor! read more

Figaro Bistrot - Chicken wings - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A great place to go if you'd like to disappear - or at least be forgotten by your waiter. In that sense, the service is very French, certainly Parisian, though without the compensating burdens of culture or culinary excellence. There are French words on the menu, but you're no more likely to hear them spoken here than you are to see a ghost at Disneyland's Haunted Mansion. The food feels like an uninspired facsimile of what Americans who've never been to France imagine a French café serves: a collection of clichés presented with enough confidence to satisfy people pleased by the idea of Frenchness more than the thing itself. In fact, "cliché" may be the most authentically French word associated with this place. Figaro is to French restaurants what Emily is to Paris - cute, perhaps, but mostly embarrassing. read more

Best French onion soup I've ever had. Perfectly balanced, the right amount of cheese and French bread to carmelized onion and soup. Not too salty not too sweet. So impressed with it. I would love to come back again for that and happy hour! read more

Figaro Bistrot - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The ambiance is lovely and people watching superb, feels like you're in Europe for sure. Really annoyed at when they brought the bill, the tip was already included (for 2 people) and the server didn't have the decency to tell us so we did another tip on top of that. The service definitely didn't warrant a 40% tip- forgot our 2nd cup coffee, we had to ask for silverware and had to get our own salt/pepper. But food good, so cheers to the chef and the barista. We'll be back but will make sure there's no double tip. read more

Horrible lol won't be back. Employees are so rude and inconsiderate. Not on the same page read more

I had had breakfast here many times and thought is was just ok. Tried the dinner menu last night and thought we were onto something good with the French onion soup which was amazing. My partner had the beef stroganoff and I had duck confit. The duck was the driest thing I have ever had and I could barely chew it. The beef stroganoff was almost flavorless and sat on top of crispy fries. I returned the duck and got a mushroom and truffle pasta..again flavorless. The fresh pineapple juice equally flavorless as it mush have been super unripe. They also forgot the tea we'd ordered. It was a busy night but no excuse for the flavorless gunk we got and the price being not worth it. Staff were lovely was the only good thing. Will not be back sadly :( read more

I love coming here -- it's always such a pleasant experience, and their croissants are amazing read more

Figaro Bistrot - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love Figaro Bistrot!! Food was awesome & our server Sierra was friendly,professional, knowledgeable & took care of us with extra love! Will return just for her impeccable service!! Go visit Figaro especially before concerts @the Greek theater! A special thanks to the service at the bakery counter she was a 5star actress & very friendly!! read more

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Service was great! Fun place to people watch and enjoy a glass of wine. The beat salad and charred goat cheese was so delicious!!! It is a must!! Stick with wines and Prosecco ! It's a go to people watch! read more

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Figaro Bistrot is a French café restaurant in Los Feliz. They offer a breadth of food and drinks on their breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Similarly, they have pastries. Their interior design is characterized by a simple look resistant and unique, with neo-classical elements. Its dim lit atmosphere feels like you're back into Marie Antoinette's era. I came to grab a latte (16oz) coffee. It was okay. Service was on point. Prices (food/drinks) were extravagant like the Eiffel tower. Plenty of street parking. Overall, I had a good order experience. read more

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Love this restaurant! Food is great, prices are mid, but it can get a little crowded. Worth the ambiance though. Hope they never close this place as I've been going for years & most of my favs have closed. read more