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    Fratelli Cafe

    4.4 (3k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    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!

    "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 !

    "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!

    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.

    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.

    The register
    William B.

    Ambiance - It was very chill and welcoming. Very spacious inside with patio dining. Plenty of seating especially since we arrived 30 mins before closing. Hardly anyone was there. A young boy sitting on the other side of the water station and an older woman seated against the wall waiting for her order. As well as 2 gentleman sitting at a table outside. Service - The customer service was great. No complaints. The associates were real cool, professional and knowledgeable of the menu. We were able to order at the register then grab us a table in the patio area. Our orders were ready in about 10 mins. Food - I ordered the chicken and waffle just cuz I wanted to try it out and the steak omelette for my girl. The waffle is a thick Belgian waffle with 2-3 pieces of white meat chicken depending on the cuts. Chicken pieces were thinner than expected. The steak omelette comes with square potatoes and 2 pieces of wheat bread. Everything was cool, she just expected more seasoning from the steak omelette that's all. And the OJ was really good. Tastes like fresh squeezed orange juice. We can see ourselves returning in the future. I did say I would come back one early morning for some coffee. As far as for brunch; I would like to try something else on the menu, maybe their croissants pancakes. I heard they were popular.

    Judy T.

    Absolutely delicious lunch. Good price point. Really nice chill patio. Super pleasant. The service was just ok, felt unnecessarily stern. It wasn't crowded. Our food came out very quickly and was prepared well. The Benedict with crispy potatoes was excellent. Big menu, I'd go back anytime to try more things.

    biscuits and gravy and other thingssss
    Ben H.

    Huge portions and very comforting! Some things a bit on the dry side so nothing too special but still a good brunch. It wasn't too busy for a brunch on this fine Saturday. We got seated right away. Parking wasn't super easy but when is it ever. Biscuits and Gravy: Depends I'm a hUUUUUgee sucker for biscuits and gravy and this was... just okay. It was a bit on the drier side and didn't make me wanna really finish the whole thing. The first half was enjoyable when i was still ravenous Shared a lot of the other foods and almost everything else seemed also... comforting and tasty but nothing too special considering the higher prices. Food: 6/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Price: 5/10

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    Really good food, service and timing. Food came out fresh. Parking was not too bad. Will go back when I go back to LA.

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    Really not a lot of flavor. My whole table of friends were also disappointed, and it's quite expensive too :(

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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… Read more

    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… Read more

    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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    (44 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    Distrito Catorce is a gem in Boyle Heights that delivers on all fronts. The food was outstanding!…read moreFresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, with authentic flavors and quality ingredients that stood out from the first bite to the last. The ambiance was welcoming and the art was tasteful. What truly elevated the experience was the service. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the meal. They were quick to offer recommendations and ensured everything was perfect without being intrusive. We ordered the tostaditas de atún agua chile negro, beet salad, carne asada taco and Al pastor taco and watched the World Cup game. Distrito Catorce combines exceptional food, a great atmosphere, and top-notch service. It's the kind of place that leaves you planning your next visit before you've even finished your meal. Definitely plan on coming back to watch more World Cup games.

    I knew heading into Distrito Catorce that I wanted to see three things . The closing art exhibit,…read morehear the live band, and finally try Chef Jonathan's menu. It was basically a grand slam. To be honest, I was already biased because his Smorgasburg pop-ups were consistently good. But Distrito Catorce is different , it's like art. My favorite dish was the tacos de papa with salsa macha. The crunch of the potato taco riding into the salsa macha and crema felt like home, but with some extra pop. His salsa game is on point. The scallion salsa on the ribeye taco was also gas. Lastly, I really dug the tostadita de atún. It hit perfectly on these hot summer days. Low-key, I still want to try the El Rey de Noche. Tacos de beef trompo are starting to hit LA, and dude was ahead of the curve making picanha-brisket tacos de trompo. Service is smooth too. The servers are helpful, and solid at the bar. Overall, it's a cool spot with a menu that feels unique to LA.

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    Art counter entrance a safe space   Paint & Brunch at Distrito Catorce  Facilitated by Liliflor Art
    Art counter entrance a safe space Paint & Brunch at Distrito Catorce Facilitated by Liliflor Art
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    Manuela

    Manuela

    4.2
    (2.3k reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    A few weeks ago, I tried a sample of a Venison burger at Sprouts and it was pretty amazing. I felt…read morethat I needed to try this here as well. My friend just flew in for a day because his relative had forgot her passport and needed to travel to Korea, so we stopped here. He missed a few meetings, a vet appointment and other things, but also saved the day, otherwise his relative wouldn't have been able to make it to Korea. While here, they ordered a salad with cherries and pecans that was pretty amazing. I think that may have been one of the better salads I've eaten. In addition to that, a cucumber burrata salad was ordered, and that was made well too. When my venison burger arrived, I took a few bites and it had the exact flavor I was hoping for and I thought the burger was done extremely well. My friend also ordered a pork chop, and it was an amazing cut, cooked perfectly, tender, juicy and everything you could ever want in a bone in pork chop. They also cut the entire piece for you and scraped every last bit off of the bone too. The service is really attentive. They come by your table a lot to ensure you have everything you need. The ambiance is a bit dim in lighting which sets a nice mood. And the place just happens to be dog friendly too. Sorry for the lack of photos, but I didn't wanna intrude on everyone else's meals. However, if you come here, definitely try the salad with cherries and the venison burger or the pork chop!

    Amazing apple butter 10/10 easy must get The dip was okay,…read morenot a big fan but it is a bigger portion. Great for pics The pop Benedict was good but not super filling, the eggs well seasoned and good sauce Bacon super bomb, if you like sweet Canadian bacon. Not a fan of the grits Tartar 10/10 easy really good dish to get to share Chile was okay nothing else besides sauce and chips 4/10 Ribeye steak very small like 6 oz steak for $58 it's great but not for the size and quality Great service, really fast and their mixed drinks were bomb too. I liked the melon one 9/10 Overnight oats is good too but on the higher end, 7/10 nothing crazy but still good If I go back the butter, burger and pop Benedict would be the move or bacon

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    Now offering Wine & Beer for takeaway and delivery. Visit our website for more details. manuela-la.com
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