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    4.4 (3k reviews)
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    Joseph Raymond V.

    Came here Sunday morning for brunch. Ordered the Chiquito breakfast tacos and a bottle of mimosa with orange juice. The tacos were tasty with a good amount of chorizo. The mimosa bottle $35. The staff was friendly and efficient. Food came out pretty quick even though it started getting busy. The place has a cool rustic look inside with plenty of seating. Prices are about what you'd expect around Melrose. Overall a good brunch spot. I'd come back and try some of the other breakfast items next time.

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    Jailany B.

    Cute little corner spot, although it was busy we were sat quickly . Service was so fast here also on the food I was impressed ! Tasty food and good presentation .

    Crunchy Croissant French Toast Biscuits & Gravy
    Ashley H.

    The croissant French toast was fresh and light! The biscuits and gravy were decent, needed a little more flavor but overall great. Service is okay, you order at the counter and they bring it out. Had to ask for plates 2 times and then eventually had to walk to the counter to get myself so that was a bit disappointing. Everything else is self serve... water and silverware. Outside is smaller picnic style tables. The parking is free in the lot!

    Honey Latte plus Green eggs & Ben
    Ronianne S.

    So pleasantly surprised! It was so good I didn't remember to take a picture until I was halfway through eating I got green eggs and Ben with gluten free toast plus a honey latte. We also got buttermilk pancakes (absolutely delicious!) a Norwegian Benedict and a dirty chai latte. All of it so worth it! Service was quick and super friendly, it was quiet and not jam packed. Will definitely bookmark to come back again!

    "F" The F Burger
    Boj o.

    I really wanted to like this place, especially with the location being right in the heart of Melrose and all the hype around LA food spots, but unfortunately our experience was pretty underwhelming overall. I ordered the F Burger, and while it looked promising, it lacked the savory flavor and seasoning I was expecting. It honestly tasted like a very basic burger with little personality. The patty had juices, but not that rich, flavorful, satisfying beefiness you expect from a good burger. It also wasn't very juicy or memorable. It's smashed and it's probably why. My wife ordered the avocado chicken sandwich, and sadly the chicken was extremely dry. It just wasn't enjoyable to eat. The fries that came with our meals were lukewarm by the time they reached the table, which added to the disappointment. Service-wise, the food also took longer than expected considering how simple the order was. Maybe they want all our order to come out at the same time? I don't know. The Smoothie "Rooty Tooty" wasn't even refreshingly cold. We actually had to order some ice. We visited on Mother's Day, so I understand places can get busy, and parking on Melrose is always hit or miss, but we still left feeling pretty disappointed with the overall experience. I'm giving 3 stars because the place itself has potential and the staff was fine, but the food quality just didn't match the expectations or pricing. Hopefully management takes feedback seriously because with some improvements in flavor, consistency, and food temperature, this place could be much better. Unfortunately for us, this may end up being both our first and last visit.

    Moises C.

    Incredible Place to have breakfast! French toast with strawberries, blueberries! So delicious! With side of syrup . Great Service, polite , and very helpful. Clean environment, inside seating with bright lights , decoration is outstanding! Positive vibes , great energy to have friends and family to eat . 10/10 well recommended. Will be back soon !

    Karen T.

    Enjoyed a delicious brunch here with my husband, who showed me this place. I like the casual atmosphere and cozy interior. Although we sat indoors, I noticed that there was a ton of outdoor seating available. Apparently this restaurant is super popular on weekends, so we were able to avoid any waiting by visiting on a weekday. There are very many beverage and food options on the menu, including all-day breakfast and lunch. This restaurant even offers full vegan and vegetarian substitutions as well as dairy-free and gluten-free options. Everything sounded delicious, but we ultimately ordered these 3 dishes: Crunchy Croissant French Toast: Very delicious and indulgent. A buttery croissant is used instead of a typical slice of bread, making the dish extra rich to eat. The bananas, strawberries, granola, powdered sugar, and white chocolate drizzle brought the entire thing together. I really liked the crispy outer layer and soft interior. Green Eggs & Ben: Served with a side of potatoes, this is a twist on the classic eggs benedict. The 2 soft-poached eggs were covered in a creamy hollandaise sauce. The runny egg yolks mixed very nicely with the english muffins, applewood-smoked bacon, and sautéed spinach. Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos: My least favorite of our 3 dishes, but still tasty. There were 3 tacos stuffed with fried shrimp, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and chipotle aioli. Because of the sauce, there was a small kick of spiciness. We had the option to pick fries or house saladon the side, in which we decided on the fries. The fries were nice and crispy.

    Crunchy Croissant French Toast
    Julianne L.

    Cute atmosphere, great food, quick service, and reasonable prices! I've been here twice and tried the Crunchy Croissant French Toast and the Chicken Club Wrap. * The croissant french toast had more of a softer french toast texture than a flaky croissant texture. I liked the fresh fruits and the crunchy granola as toppings. It was filling and a fun sweet breakfast. * The chicken club wrap was delicious and filling! It also comes with either fries or a salad on the side. The chicken was tender, the cheese was melty, and it didn't feel heavy for lunch. It tasted exactly like I expected it to. I would recommend this restaurant for an affordable and easygoing meal. There is street parking (easier to park in the neighborhoods) and indoor and outdoor seating.

    Huevos Rancheros
    Tiffany H.

    Arrived on a Saturday at around 11 am. There was no wait and there was plenty of seating. We ordered the huevos rancheros, signature croissant French toast and the bacon hash. The huevos rancheros were pretty good! It didn't taste too greasy/heavy and had a nice balance of flavors. The bacon hash was mediocre. I wasn't sure what I was expecting but it just tasted like bacon, eggs and veggies mixed together. There wasn't anything that stood out about that dish. Lastly, the signature croissant French toast was delightful! I thought it was an interesting concept and it tasted yummy! Kind of reminded me of pancakes. Would recommend ordering that if you have a sweeter palette. Service was excellent! You order with the cashier first and then they bring your food over to you. We received our food pretty quickly and the workers there were kind. Parking might be a bit difficult since it's on a busy street but we were able to find parking right next to the cafe. Not sure I'd come back since there are several other brunch spots to try but it's worth a try!

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    Felicity D.

    It's a very cute cafe, nice interior. It was so hard to choose what I wanted to eat but I got The Chicken croissantwich. My friend got the Smash Burger. I think my sandwich was good with the first bite however as I kept eating I realize that i wanted more flavor. I wish there was more chipotle sauce. The sweet potato fries were pretty good! Very crispy. For the smash burger, I was surprised to see that it didn't come with lettuce or tomato but peppers. For this restaurant, you would order at the front and they bring out your food to you. Very kind staff and good service. I would come again if I was in the LA area.

    "The classic" croissant breakfast sandwich. It was a bit panini style, very good
    Robert D.

    This was a cool spot I found. People were super friendly. The food was good! Cool covered outdoor patio to be enjoyed as well as seating inside. Cool look to the place. I'd definitely eat here again........ what you haven't??? You should give it a try!

    Crunchy Signature Croissant French Toast
    Kevin T.

    Of all the brunch style restaurants around LA, Fratelli is one of my go to spots. From their menu range to the high quality food, I was able to show my wife this amazing brunch spot. This spot is a "order then get seated type spot." Before arriving, I suggest getting on the Yelp waitlist if the restaurant is busy. Highly recommend this to avoid long wait times. Parking here is street parking only as they don't have a dedicated lot. There's plenty of street parking around but watch out for some metered parking. There's plenty of indoor seating but it's a bit cramped I'd say indoors, many prefer to sit outdoors as they have more outdoor seating than indoors. It's shaded which is nice to avoid the heat. Restaurant is pretty clean overall. However, there's only one restroom and it's pretty dirty in there, manageable but look out for that. As stated before, it's a order then get seated type restaurant. Water cups can be filled on the left indoors by yourself, so service aside from ordering is kind of nonexistent. Staff would still check up on you but they mostly are just doing work and wouldn't bother you and your food. Their menu is quite extensive but my wife and I ordered the Green Eggs & Ben, Crunchy Croissant French Toast, and the Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos. All 1-2 serving type dishes but we mostly enjoyed the dishes together. -- Green Eggs & Ben -- Pretty standard to your usual benedicts at any brunch spots. Not too salty and it was perfect to share. The eggs were cooked perfectly, poached and very soft. Highly recommend -- Crunchy Croissant French Toast -- Filled with bananas, strawberries, granola, and served with white chocolate drizzle, it was the perfect dish to conclude the meal. Surprisingly, it wasn't super sweet which was a good change. Portions are huge so this is a great dish to share. The various fruits is a nice touch to the French toast and certainly adds tons of flavor, love it as a whole. -- Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos -- Came with 3 tacos and a side of fries. I'd say, the tacos are pretty basic, a food truck taco tastes better and is cheaper. The whole taco itself is a bit dry but still fairly delicious. The side of fries is a nice touch to the dish. Very similar to fish tacos. Overall, a wonderful brunch spot, always high quality food whenever I visited, love the standard brunch options and excited to expand on their menu the next time I visit.

    Lobos B.C.
    Analiea M.

    Came here on a Saturday for brunch and it was very lively and packed here. It's located right on Melrose Avenue, meaning parking can be difficult. Love that this place is dog friendly and has patio seating. I got the Lobos BC smoothie and the taste was delicious, but it was not blended enough. There was too many thick pieces of ice and peanuts, and it made it too hard to drink through a straw. Honestly kind of upsetting because it's not too hard to make sure a smoothie is fully blended. My friend got a chicken sandwich and it was just okay. Nothing special, and the fries were pretty basic as well. The staff were all super friendly though. I might need to try something different off the menu next time.

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    The service was amazing!!! Food was divine. The owner is hilarious and catering. Enjoyed the ambiance as well.

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    Love love love this cafe! The food is amazing and the prices are SO affordable the iced chai late is just wow!

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    It was good food and good vibe. The people were really nice. We enjoyed celebrating my friends birthday.

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    Woo! So happy to hear you had a good experience! See you soon!

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    A great spot in LA. We were visiting from out of town and by far the best restaurant that was recommended. Fantastic menu and service.

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    Good ambience. Good service. Food was decent too. I got the lox omelette which was tasty, but the chocolate banana waffles were mediocre.

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    This cafe is listed as one of my go to brunching spots with friends and family. The wait may be long depending on the day and time.

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    What amazing place and the owner is too. The food and the service is to die for. I had the breakfast ever at this place.

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    Fratelli Cafe is a great breakfast place. I love the tofu scramble. it's a cute and cozy breakfast place. Love this place!!

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    Wow! First time tasting the croissant french toast, and it did not disappoint. It's unique but we love it!

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    What is the parking like?

    There is street parking but check the signs for street sweeping

    What are your Vegan/ Vegetarian Friendly Options?

    Hi! We have vegan chicken, vegan cheese and a ton of veggie options in every category. Our most popular is tofu scramble. :)

    Hi, open tomorrow on indigenous people day?

    Hi there! Yes we are. First come first serve basis and open til 1:30 :)

    Do they take reservations? I need one for this Sunday morning?

    Hi! It’s only first come first serve. Try our waitlist via yelp though. It’s not a reservation though.

    Are there gluten free and allergen free options?

    Hi! We do have gluten free bread which we could make into sandwiches or side toasts. We also have corn tortillas for breakfast tacos. If you’d like, we could also use the gluten free bread to make you French toast. Just make sure to let us know upon… 

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes

    Hello do we need proof of vaccination or just a negative covid test?

    Hi! To sit inside you need proof of vaccination or a 72 hour negative Covid test

    Is there outdoor dining?

    Yes. Plenty of outdoor seating. Highly suggest you come early :)

    Are they open Sunday?

    Their website says they're open starting at 8am on Sundays.

    Do we have to be vaccinated in order to dine in?

    Hi! No you don’t

    Are there a bottomless mimosa option?

    Hi! We do $7 a glass or $25 a bottle :)

    A glass of mimosa is how much? I know the bottle of champagne is $20. Also, do y'all recommend…

    Hi! :) A glass is $6 and a bottle is $20. We DEFINITELY recommend the bottle lol

    What is the maximum amount of people you can take in for a party on a weekday?

    Hi! We typically can only do 6 per table the most. It all depends on timing as well. If you can come in early, we would be glad to accommodate more than that.

    Sunday brunch: can I make reservations for a party of four?

    In our experience, you are better off calling ahead. They are prompt to answer the phone and will let you know if they are taking reservations ahead. In our case they were so busy that we had to put our name there when we arrived and be at the booth… 

    Does it have a parking lot?

    Parking on the street for 2 hours :)

    Is this place Vegan friendly?

    Hi! Yes we are. We have tons of options. The only thing we can’t make vegan is our sweet stuff like pancakes etc...

    Is brunch only served on the weekend?

    Hi! Brunch is served all day everyday :)

    Can you take party of 6 on weekdays?

    Hi! Yes we can. Our limit is 6 so you’re good :)

    Does this place have bottomless mimosas for brunch?

    You can purchase a bottle of champagne with orange juice for about $20-23

    Can you take a party of 6 on weekends for patio dine-in service at this time?

    Hi! We can. Just before 10 only. After that we only do parties of 4 as we have very very limited seating due to COVID

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    Crust & Crave

    Crust & Crave

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    Great healthy and casual spot for a quick bite or a pitstop between a shopping spree…read more First time trying food spot inside the Beverly Center, found this cute sandwich store at the corner of the 6th floor. FOOD Bubble Waffle with Pistachio Gelato (5.5/5): Omg! I didn't know they have egg waffle here as well. It's a classic Hong Kong street food that I grew up with, you don't really see it around. The egg waffle is tasty, it doesn't taste bland and not overly seasoned (it has the egg custard-y taste, not too sweet), and it has a light crisp outside. I had a gelato to pair with it. The pistachio flavor is yummy, it has chopped pistachio nuts inside so the texture is rich. If you have a sweet tooth, pair it with a scoop of gelato, they compliment each other well. *finish the gelato first so it doesn't make the egg waffle loose it's crisp Pastrami Brisket Sandwich (5/5): They recommended me the Pastrami Brisket Sandwich and the prosciutto one, I haven't had lunch so I went with the pastrami- it was good. The bread is pretty soft and it's decently portioned, you could share the sandwich. It's a simple sandwich that's healthy and flavourful, you don't feel heavy after eating it. I like that it's not messy to eat (not overly saucey)! They hold the fillings with the little wooden sticks. AMBIENCE Sitting is spacious and clean, it's at the corner of the mall so it's not too crowded. There is enough space to put your shopping bags if you're trying to grab a quick bite around. Service is quite decent, the staff recommended the right stuff. It didn't take a long time for the food to be ready, good for grab and go. OVERALL I think it's a casual spot that serves healthy quick bites, it's a good option to sit down after or in between a shopping spree. It's not loud so you could definitely hold conversations here.

    The cashier really needs to work on her customer service ( female : slender built colored eyes -…read moredidn't pay attention to her name - just her bad attitude) At first I thought maybe she was just having a bad interaction with me, but after standing there for a few minutes, I noticed she treated almost everyone the same way. I get it.... we all have bad days, and maybe this is just a job for her right now. But customer service is customer service. It doesn't matter if you're working at a small coffee shop inside the Beverly Hills mall or at Tiffany & Co...people want to feel welcomed. She's young and seems like she has a lot of potential, but she comes across as unfriendly and uninterested. A simple smile, greeting, or even a warmer attitude would completely change the experience. I hope management gives her a little coaching because it would make a big difference. I won't return.

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