While waiting for the smog test for my car, I chose the Four Café for a quick lunch. The Fish Burger with salad on the side was very tender and well done. Disappointing though that the staff member refused to warm up the dessert cake ... read more

Four Cafe - a variety of food items on a counter - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Friendly service. Solid food. Salmon in salmon plate was unexpectedly cold, but perhaps intended to be that way--tasted fine. They were out of rice but offered double veggies. Lots of available dine-in space at lunch. read more

Four Cafe - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stumbled upon this place just looking for lunch and to kill time. I love the al fresco seating they have outside however, being that it's summer time it did get a little too hot after a bit but that's no one's fault. The salad dressing was really good but I'm not too sure how much I liked the grilled chipotle chicken sandwich. The brioche bun was good, the chicken was kind of overwhelming and the chipotle sauce was a little too salty for my liking? I would come back but likely try something else. It's a chill cafe for your typical prices. read more

Four Cafe - Grilled Chipotle Chicken - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The apricot cobbler was AMAZING! Sweet, but not so sweet that your teeth want to jump out of your mouth and run away. The iced coconut green tea was good-a green tea with a hint of coconut essence (no milk). The tea is unsweetened, so it balances out nicely with the the sweetness of the cobbler. For lunch I ordered a French onion grilled cheese sandwich and made it a combo by adding the Moroccan carrots (which has more than just carrots: white beans, almonds, and (I believe) dates accompany the carrots). The carrots are delic read more

My go to spot for custom salads, soups and sandwiches. They have a rotating seasonal menu items as well that are great. Don't sleep on their potato wedges and bahn mi read more

The jerk chicken here is fantastic, which is why I came back today to buy it again. I guess the Filipina cashier read my review. I suppose I made things awkward for her. I shouldn't have mentioned she was beautiful, I just made things weird. I hope she reads this review and forgives me. read more

My family lived in Altadena and were displaced by the Eaton Canyon fire this past January. Several weeks after we returned to Los Angeles after evacuating, we landed in Highland Park / Eagle Rock and went to eat with our 6-year-old son at Four Cafe. We had been before and really liked it. When the young man taking our order learned we were from Altadena, he gave us our meal for free! This was so incredibly generous. We ate a delicious soup, salad, brussels sprouts, and sandwich on the house. The staff were so nice to us and sympathetic to what we were going through. It was so nice to sit down as a family and eat this meal. Thank you! read more

After running 8 miles in the morning, I was just starving and craving good food for my first meal of the day. 5 stars for the fresh, great tasting food (I guess we ordered right!) and 5 stars for the quick service. We were also glad that there was an option to have 1/2 and 1/2 combo. I got Cobb salad with Portabello panini, split pea soup and sparkling grapefruit drink. Vegetarian hubby had similar order except he got the Roasted Root veggie salad. Everything delish! Hubby said he couldn't taste well the chili flavor of the chili mint dressing but he still enjoyed it immensely. I I hope we have the same experience next time since we are planning explore other items in the menu. read more

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I forgot how much I loved this place. Maybe it's the parking that has kept me away but on Wednesday there was plenty. Sometimes it's a drag trying to find parking on Colorado. The food is still on point. I loved seeing the Kabocha Squash on the menu, it's a soup I looked forward to having in the Fall previously and it tasted as good as it did 7 or 8 years ago. I was in a soup and salad mood so I paired it with the warm Fall salad and it was perfect-loved the crunch from the walnuts. Big crunchy walnuts not pieces, which made the salad beautiful and tasty. Shared the gluten free oatmeal cookie with N who loved her Mahi Mahi sandwich with coleslaw in it on a brioche bun. She was like why haven't you taken me here and I told her, I have no idea. Another perk is they are doing reward points just like they do at our favorite boba places so it's more incentive to come back. Good food is great and points makes it a no brainer. I hope the parking gods help me out next time! read more

Four Cafe - 1/2 salad (Warm Fall) and 1/2 soup (Kabocha Squash) - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My sister in law and I love this place--have been regular (take out) customers for years. We have always enjoyed the unusual and seasonal menu, though often the online menu doesn't match the "ordering menu" (i.e. yesterday I couldn't order gazpacho). Yesterday we were really disappointed for the first time. Sister in law got the Tempeh BLTA--no taste of bacon or much of a taste with the tempeh at all. I got the 2 combo--coconut corn chowder, which was exceptional, but the 1/2 sandwich--1/2 heirloom tomato and grilled cheese--was a disappointment. It wasn't grilled cheese with tomato. It was fried cheese on grilled bread with a small tomato. I called today to share my concerns to help the restaurant refine their offerings a bit, and spoke to someone who said she could help and when I asked for the manager--whose name sounded like Marquise. She was not customer oriented and was very relieved when I said I just wanted to share and was ending the call. A better response would've been to ask my name and contact info and perhaps offer a small discount for my next order. We will remain loyal customers, but a little tweaking in a few areas might be helpful. read more

I always have a great meal and enjoy wonderful service at Four Cafe. It's my favorite place for big salads and hot soups!

Randomly found this spot for lunch. Came in and everyone was extremely friendly. Got their Jerk Chicken plate and I was very impressed. Everything in the plate had great flavor, and went very well together. Big portion too! Will definitely be coming back whenever I'm in the area. read more

Four Cafe - Jerk Chicken Plate - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this local delicious little spot. If you want a good healthy meal that taste good. This is a great spot.

Great place for a casual, healthy, and tasty lunch with the family! Kids loved the grilled cheese and macaroni and cheese. I loved the Nicoise Salad, brussels sprouts, and deviled eggs- everything was tasty and the servings were hearty! Definitely will be back for more! read more

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Decent food in a pinch, great service. Taste: I got the fish burger. I think the huge brioche bun was a little much. The sandwich itself tasted good. I think I would prefer a fried fish, but I was satisfied and expectations were met. Experience: Four cafe is an easy walk from my home, and my friend/neighbor suggested it. It's not the most well-designed or hip restaurant, but the service was extra friendly, the food came fast, and overall I'd say it's worth a try if you want something unpretentious and easy. Mood Before/After: I've been really really sad recently and my friend was a good listener and conversation partner. I felt better afterwards. Fullness: very full. What else did I eat/do today affecting my experience: I just worked before hand. And also wallowed in depressive thoughts. So this was better than those two things. But my bad mood may have contributed to not giving this a 5 star experience. read more

It's a beautiful place to sit down, relax, and enjoy some of the delicious food the restaurant offers. Rhe seating area outside was great. There are many vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. The 1/2 soup with 1/2 salad or sandwich was very fulfilling. We were party of four and all our food tasted really good and well prepared. Register for their rewards to get discounts. Service was also excellent. read more

I have been here many times over the years and would overall rate this place 4 stars but I had a bad meal today. The hamburger was cold and the patty overcooked ( like it was already cooked prior to my order.) also, I ordered potato wedges for $6. The wedge skins were burnt and not well seasoned. Lastly, I got a day old pastry. I don't expect it to be fresh but it was out right horrible and was tossed after a bite. Hopefully, it was just a bad day. read more

I love the food here, really flavorful menu even though it's on the healthier side. The kimchi grilled cheese is unreal. The side salad it comes with is also amazing! Great service, friendly staff. Fast, delicious, relatively inexpensive (but not cheap). Way to go, gang!!! read more

These salads are so fresh and tasty and the portions are big, the chicken is good quality and the lemon dressing is so good. Ugh. Quality. Thank you, salad. read more

Well deserving of a five star rating. When I got to the counter to order, I asked the lovely lady named Sheronn behind the counter what she suggests. I was interested in the pick two part of the menu which you can get a half a sandwich and a small salad combination. she suggested the barbecue chickpea salad and the banh mi sandwich. I sat outside curbside after ordering at counter. The food was brought out to me which was nice , super flavorful sandwich, salad was fresh and very good. food portions were bigger than I anticipated. Pleasantly surprised. It's a must try for lunch in Eagle Rock. read more

Ordered two chicken ceaser salads and when I got home to eat them I realized the chicken was colder then the salad itself. Fooled me once but never again! read more

This was my first here and WOW the Fish Burger was to die for. I typically don't go for fish burgers, but it was recommended as the favorite so I tried it and already want to go back for me! Give it a try! You won't be disappointed! read more

Four Cafe - Fish Burger - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Didn't particularly like the food, drink or decor but there's something really really ok about this place it's a great (and literal!) watering hole. Came by for a break from the heat, some cold drinks n snacks. It served its purpose and wasn't overly crowded. Nothing to love or hate. I'll be back if I'm in the hood and m looking for a chill break spot, unlike many of the overly crowded shops nearby. read more

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This healthy joint is quite the spot to grab a quick and healthy meal. Their sandwiches are truly delicious, as well as their bowls. Their amount is very generous and well presented. They have alcohol options and refrigerated drinks. In addition, home made lemonade. I ordered the iced coffee this time around and really wasn't happy. It's a basic glass of coffee with ice. Their sister restaurant across the street (Penny Oven) offers a great coffee selection. read more

Four Cafe - Refresher drink and Iced coffee with Almond Milk - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

As a cafe standard with a fine mix of vegan and classic American dishes with nice twists, a local hang with owners commuted to fresh local - they get an A. I wish them continued success. I say the following critiques knowing I will come back, but their ambience might not be a match for eating in. I've been in a few times, the music was not background and only jazz leaving conversation challenging. The air conditioning was on high. This is enough discomfort to have an impact on choosing a restaurant w a good balance w for eating and comfort. The AC maybe explained by a hotter kitchen area. Also twice I was waited in by a young woman who seemed upset or just didn't like the customers but loved her co- workers. I appreciate pr when I'm spending $50. On 2 lunches. These could be off days. Still think this is a place to go to a few times for the beauty of the menu mix of options. read more

IF YOU'RE VEGAN, THEY HAVE SO MANY VEGAN OPTIONS. I came here with my boyfriend and we ordered two sandwiches: The Fish Burger and the Chipotle Chicken Burger And then upgraded to soups BOTH BURGERS 3/10 They were not as filling and barely had any taste. Other tables got salads which looked SO much better than the burgers... should have gotten a salad imo The soups we got were the tomato soup one and coconut corn chowder. Tomato soup : 1/10 VERY watery, had little taste Coconut corn chowder : 3/10 Lots of corn, very under seasoned and watery WHERES THE COCONUT????? anyways, Probably will never be back here. It's pretty hipster and caters to vegans read more

Outstanding! In particular, I love their carrot dog. Who knew a hot dog made from a carrot could be so amazing? I love this place. So creative and inventive. read more

One of the first and best chef inspired restaurants in Eagle Rock. The same restaurateur owns Penny Oven across the street. Equally as fab!

Went to a wedding catered by four cafe. Everything was just outstanding! Curried shrimp in endive was delightful, fresh and flavorful. The chicken quesadilla with avocado mousse was my favorite! While the short rib sandwich with Gruyère was a big hit with the other guests. Everything was just superb. I WILL be visiting the restaurant itself to try out that menu. read more

What a fantastic restaurant! Everything is organic and only seasonal items are used. We ordered a variety of items and EVERY one was perfection. The ambiance is very cool and open. We had: chicken panini pesto thing- fantastic root salad with 1/2 chicken- mouth watering greatness burger- wonderful tortilla soup- perfection kids grilled cheese- a hit kids pb&j- he ate it all! Drinks were amazing too. My mom got their house made Chai and it was one of the best Chais I have had. I had their bottomless sparkling water and it was perfect. My daughter had the grapefruit drink and it was gone within minutes. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back! read more

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why is it so hard to find good salad in LOS ANGELES? Four Cafe never disappoints and is a great lunch spot. Super casual atmosphere and very good food. I love all the salads, they change seasonally. Generous portions , super healthy and full of flavor. Other items on the menus are good too. I am obsessed with the corn cakes on the menu this season. They taste like sweet corn tamales and are divine. It is off season right now ,but when they have split pea soup I always get that as well. It is vegan and so good! Reasonably priced, suitable for all diets and outdoor seating make it dog friendly. read more

Four Cafe has always been a true pearl in Eagle Rock and I send my friends there all the time, vegans and omnivores, healthy and indulgent eaters alike. The chef owner has amazing fresh ingredients and seasonal fare that I've never had a bad dish at. It's all brilliant and well seasoned, just enough of a right balance of acid to heat to savory. Something else that needs to be said though, is this neighborhood owes them a massive debt of gratitude. During the pandemic and lockdown they started to sell their entire inventory of supplies as groceries to all who needed it. Flour, coffee, vegan milks, family style servings, even toilet paper and produce. Absolutely brilliant. I sent many immune compromised people there who needed staples who couldn't risk shopping at markets as well as people who needed a brilliant meal when their hopes are low. Chef Michelle Wilton, seeing you serving customers right in their cars with you and your staff was not given enough credit for holding your community together. A few food items to look into. Vegan options: Wow! As a fussy vegan of 15 years, the menu is always different but always brilliant. The vegan burger on olive bread and the soups are just wonderful. I've had a few squash (butternut and kabocha) soups that were absolute treasures. Omnivore options: I don't go there very often with my non vegan friends but I've taken my boss, who is from Japan and used to the finest in cuisine who said their grass fed cheeseburger was one of the best he's had anywhere (and he's dined all over the world). Staff: everyone that works there is kind and friendly, usually happy to assist with ordering and recommendations. Interior dining: I'm introverted and get uncomfortable in crowded dining rooms and loud conversations. Something about the limited seating and comfortable rustic design of the place keeps meals elegant and peaceful here. In short, their entire operation.. amazing read more

Food is fresh, delicious and portions are generous. Highly recommend the chicken panini which comes with a side salad. Staff is friendly and welcoming. read more

Great local gem with seasonal menu - they have great soup and salads. Snooze on the Panera and come to this great local gem instead!

Review mostly has to do with the poor service. It took me 30 minutes to get a soup and sandwich to go in what would be considered a very late lunch and no where close to dinner. So needless to say, they weren't busy in the slightest. It looked like they had 2 people on the line and 4 (yes, 4!) working service. Most of the time at least 3 of them were just talking to each other. The 1 working the most realized after me waiting for 20 minutes that my sandwich still hadn't come out and seemingly never got started. Once he spoke to the line cook it took 90 seconds to prepare. Maybe, just maybe, if some of the 4 people working service were actually working and tracking orders, the orders would be made in the correct order and come out in a timely manner. The food was not as good as it's been in the past. I also work for a local bar and restaurant and am plenty aware of how absurd prices have gotten for food. I'm all for supporting small local business but if I'm going to pay $15+ for a sandwich and $5+ for a small cup of soup, I'd hope it's well above average and that the service wasn't shockingly bad and inattentive. The soup obviously came cold after sitting and waiting in a bag for the sandwich that took forever. And maybe costs across the board could go down if there weren't 4 people being overpaid doing the job that 1-2 people could do during a slow time read more

Ordered takeout and got my daughter the sliders. They were COMPLETELY raw in the middle, not even rare. It was actually disgusting looking that I gasped. I called them right away and they said they'd issue a refund but they never did so here's their honest review. BOOOOOOOOOOO. read more

Half sandwich and half salad was fresh and flavorful! Great friendly service. Ambience allowed me to write what I needed to write!

Tonight was the last straw, I sat outside for 20 minutes while the food sat on the counter growing cold. Watched the workers take selfies, walk around maskless and handle food with no gloves. The food itself was gnarly. Poorly cooked cold as hell fish, tasteless veggie burger and Mac n Cheese that tasted straight out a box. I've tried to support this place through it all even as the quality waned (long before covid) but tonight was the last straw. This is a warning to other patrons. read more

Four Cafe has been my main restaurant for years - always fine food, excellent service, the best of salmon dinners, cheeseburgers, fish burgers, salads of every possibility, and mighty fine most dangerously enticing salty chocolate chip cookies and muffins. And friendly most excellent staff. They are surely not the cheapest place in town, but as I hit them up three or four times every week, I'd have to say they are worth it. Yay, Michelle and team. read more

Don't drive too fast on Colorado Blvd or you might miss this place. Which would be a shame because the food is tasty and healthy and the servers are super sweet. Both their salads and sandwiches are wonderful and are full fresh ingredients. They have veggie and vegan options as well. Also, you might think that they don't have alcohol, but they do. It's just kind of low pro beer and wine. Due to COVID, I have yet to actually eat inside. But oddly, I don't mind eating in plastic chairs on Colorado Blvd. read more

Four Cafe - Jamaican Jerk Chicken - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California