This wine bar is awesome. Such a nice gem of a spot to hangout and have a drink and some food. I got the bonito spritz which was excellent. My friends all got wines and enjoy them along with some of the other cocktails. The French fries that we ordered as a snack was great too. I'd like to come back to try their pizza. The staff (Marie & Ahyoka) were awesome and personable in helping us choose our drinks along with being very helpful in their recommendations for the Loreto restaurant we had reservations for dinner for after. The vibe is pretty cool and it has a bit of a speakeasy type look along with some dark settings that could also fit as a romantic setting. read more

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Tha burger: Potato bun. Gouda. Arugula. Black garlic aoli!!!!!!!!! Vegan option available! Likely top 2 burgers for me right now. Gahdamn - hope this lands as a regular on their menu. So yum. read more

If you are a vegetarian who misses the taste of an In n Out burger, the veggie burgers here are a shockingly good dupe. But like... a fancier version. You'll see what I mean if you try one. Cute space, small but cozy. They have some outdoor seating as well. The service was good, pretty straightforward--you order food and drinks at the bar and they give you a number and bring it out to your table. read more

The happy hour margarita was delightful, and my sister loved her spritz. We split a pepperoni pizza - with the most delicious, paper thin crust - and it was the perfect amount of food. When you factor in how cute and vibrant the space is, it's the perfect little stop in on a First Friday! read more

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Everything on the menu can be made vegan, they say. This spicy sausage orecchiette had summer tomatoes that burst with flavor, a rich sauce with a great burn, and just the right amount of Impossible meatballs. Went great with the lighter vegan Caesar salad. read more

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Cute vibey place to catch up with a friend. I'm not a wine person but my friend recommended the place to me. We sat had our wine that the bartender recommended and sat for a few hours. I loved the ambiance in here it's so relaxed. Some people were even in here studying :-)! read more

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So cute and cozy! Quickly become one of my favorite places in the city! Alongside one of the nicer parts of the LA river, cute storefront with attached bakery. They have a unique wine list that I appreciate, really reasonable prices and a great happy hour. Their food menu is small but so yummy! I love their Moroccan cigars. It can fill up inside, but the staff is great and really helpful with making wine suggestions. read more

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Justine's transformed into an omni wine bar with some vegan options. Though it seems like they initially tried to keep their hands clean by limiting most animal products to the frequent pop ups they host, their core menu now includes real meat and dairy and their disclaimer on the bottom feels misleading at best: "Our menu is primarily vegan and vegetarian, with many dishes offering dairy or non-dairy cheese options. From time to time, we may offer limited specials that include animal protein. Please let your server know about any dietary restrictions." Kind of bizarre to continue claiming to be "primarily vegan and vegetarian" when 8/20 items on the menu include meat. Oh well. read more

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My friend and I walked here after a show at The Elysian for a late dinner. It's tucked in a residential neighborhood but we found it without issue. There was a large party celebrating a birthday outside when we arrived, so we grabbed two open seats at the bar inside. We were quickly provided with menus and started off with a round of drinks and a salad. The salad was delicious and I loved the fried capers much more than I expected. The angry grandma pizza was also good and the peppers gave a nice kick! And we ended the night with espresso martinis and a pizookie, of which my only complaint was I wish the ice cream to cookie ratio was higher. The service was great and I could have easily spent the rest of the night there, the music and vibes were great for catching up. Would recommend and return. read more

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Super cute place, loved the soft lighting and unique decor. It's a bit small but definitely adds a cozy feel. Service was good and food was tastey. Loved that they have vegetarian options. read more

This is one of my all time favorite LA spots. Love the community here, love the people who work here. They always have cute little themed nights. The food is delicious and you can tell they put a lot of time and intention into it. The pizza is so good and they have a fun, well curated wine list. Cheers to a beautiful neighborhood oasis read more

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Terrible service. My friend and I came for food after the dodger game and the three girls that are currently working seem like they'd rather not work. The workers were 3 girls, one tall blonde, one tall brunette and a short blonde girl. We walked in and nobody said anything. After waiting for 10 minutes, we finally got up to grab a menu and ask what food they have. After much attitude and gossiping, we were actually acknowledged and able to get an order in..mind you there's nobody else here. The food was mid. I would have rather went to McDonald's. read more

Have gone regularly since they opened, but went tonight and they had a pop up menu "Bruce's" that had literally zero vegan options, yes zero. I don't really care if a place has a mix of options as long as they're clearly labeled but to go from fully plant based to zero options is too much. Low quality bro crowd in effect too. read more

Hi there! I came in this evening and just wanted to say I really love what you're doing, the space is beautiful and the energy is great. I did want to share a small piece of feedback because I genuinely want to see you guys thrive. A couple things during our visit felt a little off. I've been a vegan for 22yrs and I ordered a pizza, my husband had a meat pizza, the pizza felt flat, no depth to the flavors, the sauce was bland and was a single note and the crust had an odd texture. The bottom of my pizza was covered in flour and I couldn't finish it, my husband felt he same way about his pizza. The mushrooms were cut to thick; mushroom is the wettest thing on a pizza, so having them cut thin, lets the water evaporate and has a umami flavor. Cookie was great! I left thinking how amazing the experience could be with just a few tweaks. I'm sharing this with care, not criticism. I'd absolutely come back and would love to see it hit its full potential. Update: they messaged me and said they were short staffed due to Valentine's Day and that their pizza oven was broke. Maybe don't sell pizza if you can make it properly. read more

Justine's Wine Bar's in an off-beaten path of Frogtown. I've never been on this side of the 5 Fwy! LOL! Street parking only, so you're better off taking Uber or Lyft. Eclectic, artsy, hole-in-the-wall bar. Reminds of how Silverlake used to be before it got gentrified. This is a great place for a date when you're tired of the usual spots. But I wouldn't recommend it for your first date because there's really nothing else around so you're kinda stuck here if things are a bit awkward! Hahaha! There are small tables & stools by the entrance, plush banquette seating along the wall & stools at the bar. They also have an outdoor area which I didn't go to but will try next time. It's dark & moody inside but the noise does bounce around with loud music so I found it a bit hard to hear conversation if it wasn't one-on-one. I'd probably come back with some friends for Happy Hour & then go into DTLA for dinner! read more

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PSA to vegans who previously frequented Justine's Wine Bar as I did: they now serve meat on their menu. When you order, make sure to ask an employee what is vegan and what isn't, as the menu doesn't do a good job of clarifying that (especially when it was all vegan/vegetarian in the past). I've been big fan of Just What I Kneaded for some time, even before they added eggs/dairy to their menu, and while I understood & accepted that change, this revelation hurts much more. I just hope JWIK doesn't follow in their footsteps, because having a go-to (mostly) vegan restaurant has brought me a lot of joy while living in this city. read more

Such a cute spot to check out! It's beautiful inside, and very intimate. I had an amazing espresso martini, a delectable marg and the tunes were fabulous. Will be returning! read more

The pizza was awful. The best way I could describe it was like canned Tomatoe sauce on old lunchable dough. The sausage was tossed on and most didn't make the pie. Same with the bell peppers and mushrooms. It was bad. Skip the pizza and double down on the wine. read more

Walked a ways here for some dinner- didn't have a chance to eat all day and I've been coming here for a while to support even though every time is a joke. Ordered some lasagna- walked all the way back, opened the box to a pound of sauce poured on top of the lasagna- whatever. Took a bite to realize the completely uncooked dough they tried to cover up. The dough was completely 100% raw there was even still dry flour bits in it. Had to spit it out. Gave my partner a bite without saying anything- they spit it out. This is now like the 5th time they have given me completely raw food- make this the last time and a review to account for it. Don't come here unless you want to get sick Might need to report the business at this point read more

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I love this hidden gems! This is now my regular spot! The drinks and food are amazing!!

I've been here a few times; if you are in need of a bar and have the munchies- THIS is a great place. It's also a cool spot to have a few drinks with a few friends (there isn't much space for big groups, but the patio is doable! Our biggest group hang was possibly 8 people?)! Definitely recommend if you're in the area (plus they have a bakery next door that's open earlier) Food menu sometime changes (at this point we may have tried most if not all of the menu), but their food hasn't missed (for us at least). The drinks have always been superb, the bartenders are nice, but they're also chatty with regulars (I assume) so it may take some time to order (depending who's working the bar). Overall always have a great time here! Plus the patio is perfect for summer hangs. Usual go-to: potato croquettes Salt n Pepper shrooms Spritz Spicy margarita -Possibly the best I've ever had For more recommendations check out my Instagram: Soybienvegana read more

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in shock and awe at this place. I've been wanting to come here for the longest time but the drive always stopped me. I finally made it here an hour before they closed on sunday and immediately fell in love. it's hidden in a tiny neighborhood street and you could easily miss the entrance especially since i went at pitch black - but the door was open and i heard live music coming from inside. it was small and dark inside but incredibly cute. lots of candle light and beautiful art and red velvet couches. We ordered the - morroccon cigarettes (absolutely loaded 10/10) - potato pizza (i forgot the formal name 8/10) - pizzokie (100000/10) I scared the entire pizookie down by myself lol, i think my date got one bite in it was so damn good im still drooling over it. Staff was very very friendly as well, we were bugging the bartender all night with tons of questions and she stayed incredibly sweet. love this place and I can not wait to be back (please never get rid of the pizookie) read more

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This little place in Frogtown is dreamy! Last year I had 15 friends there for my birthday! Amazing vegan pizza, Moroccan cigars appetizer with Moroccan flavored phyllo veggie crumbles, spaghetti and meatballs, Caesar salad, great wine selection and great atmosphere! read more

This is a great lil wine bar. Totally cute inside, queer friendly, service was top notch. Can't wait to try the food it smelt incredible !

The place was super aesthetic and the bathroom was really cool inside. However the food . I would never go here again. Each dish that I had lacked more and more flavor. We got the spicy vodka pasta. Which tasted just like pasta water. Then the spaghetti and meatballs. The sauce tastes like a watery canned tomato sauce. The only thing that had some flavor was the pizza. The crust was nice and fluffy. Then.... The drinks. I ordered the witches brew sour which is advertised as a cocktail and some of the ingredients listed like (aquafaba, activated charcoal, and black glitter) were no where to be found in the drink. We asked the girl and she said it's actually a bottle drink .... I wasn't super bothered by the fact that it was bottled. I was more so bothered because 3/6 ingredients were not actually in the drink. read more

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This cute wine bar has a great night ambiance! There are both outdoor and indoor seating options. I would recommend indoors for the candlelight aesthetic. I appreciate that the music is not too loud. There are street parking options, but there is valet if you need it. Food options are vegan! Tastes great, even for someone who doesn't normally prefer vegan food. There is a diverse selection wine. My group had a fun time trying different types. It is easiest to order drinks and food at the bar, but sometimes staff will come up to your table and ask you. Staff are friendly! Definitely a great place for a date night, or to kiki with some friends. I would come here again! read more

Justine's Wine Bar in Frogtown offers great service and a solid selection of wine and beer in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. While the cocktail and mocktail options are somewhat limited, the overall vibe makes it a perfect spot to unwind. I'm looking forward to trying their food on my next visit. The food options look good. read more

Beyond amazed!! And super glad this place existed! What could be better than having the best vegan bakery AND the cutest spot for drinks & more vegan food?! Literally heaven. YES PEOPLE, a bombass bakery AND a speakeasy right next to each other! Say less! The pastries and brunch items at their Just What I Kneaded menu are already incredible. Now THIS?! We were glad we came here in the evening or we wouldn't have known about Justine! The ambiance & setup is so well-thoughtfully designed, the menu is spectacular! We tried the sausage & ricotta chili pizza-- really good! Can't wait to come back many nights from now & try everything else! The staff is also consistently nice eventho it can get really hectic! They're also very knowledgeable when they have new items we haven't tried! Always makes us want to try the item/s! So happy we get to support this place & looking forward to the continued success of Justine! read more

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The place is really cute. They decorated for Halloween and the standard decor was nice. But the service was not great. One of the bar tenders wouldn't even make eye contact with us and the other one checked in once. Just overall not great vibes. Then the music was wayyyy too loud. The bar wasn't even full and I could barely hear the person I was with. Food was decent, but nothing spectacular. read more

Maybe update your hours on Yelp before people pay to Uber there? Went there today to meet up with a friend at 3, which is when they were supposed to open according to Yelp. Was told by a (not empathetic) employee that they were not going to be open for a few hours, and that they don't check Yelp. Ok cool thanks read more

The best. Great food. Even better vibes. My favorite place for a hang, coffee during the early day , great wine during the later day and evening and it's guaranteed to make me feel better . read more

The drinks, the food, the vibe!!! ALWAYS smashing service, ALWAYS perfect drinks and food! Get a pizza, get the cigars, eat your greens with a Caesar! Bring your friends, your other, and your others brother and mother. Place is my JAM!!!!! read more

If you keep a skeleton in your bar round the year, automatic 5 stars. The food is really quite good and thoughtful, yet straightforward in how it satisfies while still feeling like it's in a class of its own. I've liked everything I've tried on this menu. Anyone who says differently does not know how to have a good time. The service is quite good and present. Friendly folks who are knowledgable about what they're serving and helpful with questions, all while running around and taking care of the whole place. Anyone who says differently is quite bad and not present. The ambiance is quite good and unique. Anyone who says differently is probably a bore. Again, skeleton all year round is the reason I'm writing this review. I forget the skeletons name but they're like my best friend in Frog Town at this point so I have to regularly check up on them. I love this place. It's simply fun to be here and it's always worth dropping in at any point during the week. They really are onto something here and anyone who says differently is not my friend. read more

Fun neighborhood place. Good food. Very sweet bartenders. Small business with big fun with friends can be had. Best to Lyft or Uber. T

Had the salt and pepper mushrooms, the fig salad and the Mediterranean cigars...amazing! All were so flavorful and crave worthy. The atmosphere is cool and chill. It's truly great and fun to hang out at if you want to chill at in the evening. Between the bakery, which is amazing, and wine bar, there's not much else you can ask for. Truly a spectacular business with great service and food! Justine truly turned my wife and I on to how great vegan food can be, and what an amazing local spot should be like! Thank you Justine. You do our neighborhood proud, and make us grateful we have a business as awesome as yours in walking distance! read more

I've lived in this neighborhood for 20 years and my girlfirned and I love this place. Everything is done just right and the staff is incredible. So happy to see this gem succeed in our backyard. read more

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What a cute place! It is tucked away and the entrance is hard to see, but once you are inside, it feels absolutely home-y! The server let us try different wines before we settled on one. I tried an orange wine for the first time that was good. Ask for recs and the bartenders will be very helpful. The potato pizza was unique, and the portion size was bigger than expected. We also ordered the pesto pizza (not pictured) that I thought was a little salty but still good. This is a great place to visit after work for a chill girls night. read more

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Intimate space, very cute and very LA. Tasty small bites and good wine. They had live music, maybe like a jazz night. read more

Justine's Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

As massive fans of Just What I Kneaded, we HAD to try Justine's, and hoo boy were we not disappointed. The ambiance is this incredible 70's sleaze, trashy but not trashy vibe, it's nice and dark - perfect for romance or planning schemes with pals. The food is insane good; the moroccan cigars are better than Crossroads' (if you know you know), and both pasta dishes are making me salivate just thinking about them. The wine is, of course, fantastic. the selection rotates and the servers and very knowledgable and happy to recommend pairings if you're a novice like us. And for dessert, Just What I Kneaded is now open late, so you can just pop over for a pop tart or cinnamon roll! Love what the team has achieved here, can't wait to spend some more time hanging with the skeletons. read more

Fun little neighborhood spot in Frogtown. Limited seating and menu but you are sure to find something to grab a quick bite and beverage. Enjoyed a spritz here as well as olives, Pizza and pasta and all were delish. read more