Our group of 11 was there for lunch. Service was good. Raymond was our waiter and he was patient, and accommodating. I ordered the waffle and fried chicken wings, along with grits and a hurricane lemonade. Waffle - delicious Grits - good Chicken Wings - didn't really have any seasoning. Presentation was good but would not order them again. read more

This visit was a little rough. The wait was a bit long as some of the patrons sat in their booth's for quite sometime sipping mimosas and enjoying the vibe. Can't really be mad, just made it inconvenient for us. The staff was warm and inviting, and they were very helpful. Food was solid and came out quick. My buddies potatoes came out a bit chilly, but for the most part everything was up to snuff. When I come back I'll try something different. read more

M'Dears Bakery & Bistro - Chicken Sausage/Mild breakfast - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great energy in this place the moment you walk in. The waitresses are really kind and attentive. Raketa is the best. She made sure we had a wonderful first time experience. Unfortunately they had ran out of the peach cobblerbut I was able to grab the last apple one so not bad. The food was very good. The T-bone steak was very tender and flavorful. The grits and polish sausage was very yummy. The biscuits are a must.! My son had the pork chops which he said were really good. Crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside, made perfect. The Tiffany mimosa was good too. If you're in the area it's a great little spot to satisfy your tummy and tastebuds. The portions and prices are done right. read more

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Today was the 1st time I ever experienced poor customer service. Was ignored so I opted for take out and they still ignored my food way too worried about the wrong things. read more

I was introduced to M'Dears in the early 2000s. It was my soul food spot throughout my college years when places like M&Ms and Roscoe's stopped being good. When the Long Beach location opened, it was even better, right around my way (back then). Myself and my family looked forward to them for the holidays after I'd long moved away. I'd make the drive just for the gumbo and lemon cake for the holidays. This year though, I placed my Thanksgiving order per usual. My sister made the comment (she lives in Long Beach still) that they'd not been as good anymore, I ignored. I figured she's spoiled and getting bougee since Long Beach has tons of really good places. Unfortunately ... she was correct. Maybe my pick up experience didn't all the way help but honestly I was still happy to have my order (sad. We need soul food places in Santa Clarita). I ordered my usual gumbo and lemon cake. This year I was fancy and added a pineapple upside down and a dozen cornbread muffins. Nothing crazy. There was only 7 of us to feed. I drove from Castaic all the way the the LA location. I scheduled my pick up for 11a the day before Thanksgiving. This would give me enough time to get down there and back home before traffic got insane. When I arrive, the front dining area had become overcrowded with people standing around waiting for help. A gentleman came out and he cleared us out helping everyone. I was sent to the back of the restaurant where there were tables with all the ready Thanksgiving orders sitting on tables. It was a bit busy, there were 2 ladies helping people. I could see a couple customers were having issue with their orders not being complete so they were waiting. Although my pick up was at 11a, I arrived at 1130a. I could see the times of the orders already out. And there were 11a orders spread out amongst all The earlier times. Didn't think my order would have me sitting outside 45 minutes. My order wasn't ready. I sat patient as long as I could. Traffic and the remaining things I had to do before heading back home heavy on me. By the time noon came around and I kept seeing orders come out, but they weren't mine. And people came and went. I finally spoke up. The two ladies didn't make it a priority to keep the kitchen abreast my order being late and me still sitting waiting. Instead they were laughing, talking. There was a period of time no one was picking up. So it was just us 3 back there. Me alone in a corner chair and them kee kee'ing. A wave of customers came, and I finally had to say something. I let them know, again, my order was for 11am and it's now past noon and I'm still waiting. I was annoyed, I even advised I cannot wait much longer. I let them know I was coming from really and questioned my wait. There was an older lady and a young lady. Soon as I mentioned Yelp, the older lady put the younger one into action and she went to the kitchen. She didn't come back out until my order was in hand. They both apologized. Then the older woman says to me, "don't yelp us bad. If you do, I'll remember you and next year I won't serve you" It took me a back! Playing or not (I believe not), my experience wasn't jolly for that kind of remark. They could have at minimum offered me a glass of water while waiting 45 minutes. Nothing. Ignored and I get that? Smile and cracked a smile and went on. The food.... I don't think it would be 100% fair to critique the food with such an iffy in person experience. I feel like that may have altered how I felt about the food this year. I will say, the gumbo is not filled with meat. It's a lot of soup and the soup is a filet based and thick. In the containers there was a single skinny snow crab leg and a half of another one. Not the cluster part with all the meat at the joints. I'm talking the skinniest legs out the cluster. A chicken leg and some chicken bits with a bunch of sausage. Then lemon cake was as expected. Everyone appreciated that. Overall, the comment on not serving me because I have a voice on my experience rubbed me wrong. I'm disappointed but I know it's time for me to find a new holiday spot. read more

I went to get soul food their website said they close at 7:30.. I got there at 7:00 and they said they were closed but the gentleman open the door to take care of me one last customer it was refreshing to see that people still care about customer service he explained maybe the website need to be updated.. I got the meatloaf dinner and the food was amazing and the red beans and rice with hot links... I appreciate them unlocking the door to help me even though they were closed you just don't see that these days read more

Absolutely love the food here. I've been here so many times and love the food!!! failed to do a review over all the years I came. Literally, the best soul food breakfast ever in LA. Home made food that tastes just like my grandmas and moms. Their grits and pork chops are amazing. I don't eat pork but when I rarely do this is the spot!! I love this restaurant for a good brunch. Chicken is good as well, pretty much everything on the menu. The service is pretty fast and food always so fresh and hot!! They have good drinks too !! Everything is good!! Good combo options too!! A cool atmosphere and they have decent seating in the back. Cool lil vibe but not to modern nor upscale but nice. The only con is that the parking is bad only street parking , so be prepared!! Overall I highly recommend! just a note, usually you pay for your food before you eat, but that's no biggie just know what you want to order. -M-Shay read more

Waffles and chicken French toast Big scrambles Great breakfast spit in LA among many I'd go back Staples galore and lots of smiling customers Service with a smile read more

M'Dears Bakery & Bistro - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pretty good soul food in the hood. I have had the smothered pork chops and the fried chicken. Both were good. My wife liked the meat loaf. Will be back. read more

This place is amazing! I was invited to meet some community partners for brunch. One of the best soul food restaurants in Los Angeles. A small bistro with a big menu, full of down home southern comfort. There are about 6 booths and a couple of tables in the front. In the back, there is a bar and several dining tables and chairs. The staff here are really nice and welcoming. I plan on trying a few more items in the future but on my first visit I ordered the fried catfish, yams and macaroni and cheese. All perfectly prepared and delicious. The Arnold Palmer was well balanced and the red velvet cake was absolutely tasty. Highly recommended read more

M'Dears Bakery & Bistro - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Think twice before eating here in this eatery. I had a steak and it was salty l told the server twice she put the breakfast in the trash before showing it to the manager! Do you believe that. They wanted me to pay anyway the management is so bad until l couldn't believe that they allow a server to throw food away before showing them. Now who will they believe. Don't go there without your guard up they are terrible!!! The worst read more

The food was okay. The potatoes were dry. But worse of all the deserts that are displayed for purchase at the entrance of the restaurant were MOLDY!!! We purchased the apple and peach cobbler deserts and both were MOLDY on top and mold could be seen on the sides of the desert where the butter bubbles. See the pictures attached to this review. The health department should be called because this was NOT ACCEPTABLE!!! Very disappointed because this restaurant is in my neighborhood. The service, and now the quality of the food has gone downhill. Definitely not worth the price, gas or walk to go there. Proceed with caution!!!! read more

M'Dears Bakery & Bistro - The purple drawings show most of the mold on the cobbler deserts served and sold at the M'Dears Restaurant. - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Extremely slow service. Orders not prioritized, leftover home fries, and seafood items taste frozen-not fresh. read more

M'Dears Bakery & Bistro - Frozen Salmon Croquettes and aged home fries. - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Update: We visited M'Dears just after New Year's. Our young adults said the pancakes were mediocre and tasted odd to them. I tried some of the pancakes, and I thought they tasted good. I ordered Reggie's Vegetables, which turned out to be quite bland. Most of the vegetables, like peppers, onions, and broccoli, were raw. The home-style potatoes were the highlight of the meal. The only thing that made it better was the eggs--both over easy and scrambled--that our children shared with me since they don't eat them. We suspected our waiter was new because we had to ask a couple of times before we finally received our warm water. This time, we paid the bill after the meal, which was different from our experience on Mother's Day in 2024. For our Mother's Day celebration at M'Dears in Los Angeles, the atmosphere was very neighborhood-friendly, and you could tell they support many local businesses. A good number of people came out to celebrate the occasion. The value and portion sizes were well-balanced. They served some delicious drinks, especially one called the New Orleans Hurricane. The French toast, chicken sausage, and hotcakes were all tasty. I also tried salmon croquettes and fried snapper, but both were dry and lacked rich flavor. Overall, we enjoyed the food and were fully satisfied, so we decided to return to M'Dears in the future. The menu is extensive, and there are plenty of sweet options, like banana pudding. read more

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Service was OK but the food was terrible. I ordered the smoked turkey burrito. I told them like rice. The burrito came with cheese beans the sauce on the burrito when I got the burrito it came with nothing but rice and a little bit of turkey. I then politely asked if I can have no rice and can you guys put the cheese and sour cream and the sauce inside the burrito they bring it back and bring me the same thing with even more rice and less turkey. The burrito was cold and they still didn't put any cheese or anything on it that I asked for the owner, then comes up to me with a bad attitude and persists to tell me that she can't afford to come to burritos, even though I told her it was incorrectly done twice she then opened the burrito in front of me and threw it in the trash and dropped the plate in the bucket. I would not recommend eating here. read more

Food: 8/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 9/10 If you're in Los Angeles and craving soulful comfort food with an upscale twist, M'Dears Bakery & Bistro is an absolute must! From the moment we walked in, the warm atmosphere and inviting vibe set the tone for an amazing dining experience. I ordered the smoked turkey tacos, greens, cornbread, yams, and catfish--and every single bite was pure perfection. The flavors were rich and authentic, and the seasoning was spot-on. The catfish was tender and flaky, the greens were succulent and practically melted on my taste buds, and the yams struck the perfect balance of sweet and savory with just the right texture. The cornbread? Soft, moist, and baked to golden perfection. Honestly, I had to stop myself multiple times from licking my fingers! Our server, Craig, was phenomenal--polite, attentive, and genuinely hospitable, which made the entire experience even better. If you're ever in the LA area and want a meal that feels like home but tastes like heaven, M'Dears Bakery & Bistro in Manchester Square should be at the top of your list. Amazing food, wonderful service, and reasonable prices--this spot checks all the boxes! read more

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Breakfast was good but at 21 dollars for eggs, sausage and country potatoes very expensive. It says exchange 1 biscuit add $3.45. You should get the wheat or white toast also. Base price is 15.95. read more

A time was had! I recently held my father's 80th birthday party at M'Dears. The staff was very professional, polite and helpful. Food was delicious. I recommend considering them for your parties. read more

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I'm only giving this three stars because I had the salmon croquettes and they say they're signature on the menu but those are some frozen hard discs that are not homemade and if they are they need to change up the recipe but I got scrambled eggs with my breakfast, those scrambled eggs were like soft pillows of goodness I have never ever had scrambled eggs that good in the 61 years I've been on this earth and the potatoes were cool I've had better. I would recommend but just be careful don't get anything that could be frozen in a box read more

So went on a Saturday morning it was busy, wrote our name on the list and was called and seated in about 10 mins not bad at all. I ordered the Reggie's Veggies with egg and asked would it be scrambled with everything. I was told that it would. When my food arrived it was scrambled egg on top and looked like everything else was cooked separate as well. It had no favor at all. I asked the waitress to remove it from the bill and was told that she had done us a favor because they normally charge before your food arrives. That's new to me!! read more

M'Dears Bakery & Bistro - The Reggie Veggie - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Better than I thought it would be. I was a little late on a Sunday afternoon so they were out of smothered pork chops. I had to order smothered chicken with rice and greens and Mac and cheese. It was so good!! I wanted to save some but I ate the whole plate!! read more

M'Dears Bakery & Bistro - Smothered chicken , Mac and cheese, rice and gravy, greens - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love the Garage its a very nice spots bar. The people the atmosphere is awesome the food,the drinks are very good the prices is very affordable they have big screen TV everywhere. I love it. read more

This place is so adorable inside! The moment you walk in you're greeted with such kind individuals that are so thoughtful and helpful. My boyfriend and I wanted to grab something quick to eat but I wouldn't recommend a quick bite here, I recommend staying and sitting down for a meal. Although not the most portable of food, it was so delicious and we can't wait to come back and have a proper meal here! We both thought the prices were valid for the portions and the food was so homey and comforting that we didn't mind paying a little extra for a delicious meal. The cornbread is so good and I believe their lemonade is freshly squeezed. The food came out super quick and we were in and out in 15 minutes. Overall such a lovely restaurant and we can't wait to return when we have more time. read more

If you love hearty homemade soul food that tastes like your mom or grandma's cooking this is the place to eat at. They have a decent amount of food choices to select from. They also have health option alternates if desired. I ordered the chicken sausage and eggs with grits, it was so flavorful, tender, and delicious. I usually get their fried chicken, pork chops, or fried catfish but today I tried something different. The food is always cooked fresh to order and is very hot. I love everything at this restaurant so it's hard to decide at times :). The service is great. Everyone is welcoming and helpful. The decor is cute and trendy with modernized furniture. indoor seating is located in the front of the restaurant and the rear of the restaurant. Parking is located on the street. Note: -They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. -They have brunch on Saturday and Sunday. -If you have a big party of 20 or more you need to call and have them hold a table for you. -Great place for regular dining or to have brunch or bday parties. -They serve Alcohol, margaritas, bellini's mimosa, wine, beer, etc. read more

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The food was fresh and delicious. The service was exceptional and very quick. The environment was quiet and peaceful. There was plenty of space to sit comfortably. read more

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And as you can clearly see by the business owner's attitude to poor reviews, this is NOT the place to eat. Instead of finding ways to improve, she'd rather tear the reviews apart. The food tastes like it should cost half of what it does. I paid $30 for a breakfast sandwich and a kids breakfast and when I called my family member and told them I was on my way they asked me for the price of everything, I told them $30 and they told me absolutely not. Turn right back around and get my refund. I did just that. We went to McDonald's. One step down from the food quality here. read more

Been to this place on 3 separate occasions and they have NEVER had pork chops!! It doesn't matter what time I call in they are always out. I called today at 8:15 am to order they were out. The parking situation is horrible and the location is on death row! I'm good! read more

Thru UberEats, we ordered oxtail dinner and fried pork chop, pineapple coconut cake, banana pudding and sweet potato pie. Really good. My family is very picky and I will be calling M'Dears Bakery & Bistro hoping we can place order for the pies for Thanksgiving Dinner. We can tell this bakery cooks with LOVE read more

Food always excellent & the ladies are aLLL awesome. They be packed tho & food, getting seated can take a while. I usually order to go but occasionally I eat in house. I'm the grammar police & have told them MULTIPLE times for over a year...about their signage at each table about paying before your food comes (which in & of itself is atrocious but I guess they've had some issues). It's whether NOT wheather read more

M'Dears Bakery & Bistro - Whether - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I stood at the counter at M"Dears for 20 minutes to place a to go order. Finally after being overlooked, I asked the waitress could I please place an order. She said (in a not so nice tone)...give me a minute. Finally the second waitress who completely ignored me as well turned and asked to take my order. Mind you she never acknowledged me until then. After placing my order with her she didn't say thank you, how long until completion...nada, nothing She answered a phone call and continued her day as usual. This type of rude service is not ok. please do better. read more

This place was amazing! We ended up here after our first destination just didn't have it together. It was a great call because this place is extremely good. I got the catfish meal with scrambled eggs, grits and I paid the extra $6 to upgrade to two sweet potato pancakes. The fish was crispy and fresh and delicious. The grits were tasty. The sweet potato pancakes alone were worth coming back for. Delicious, savory, just incredible. Best of all, I felt like it was not that expensive too. My friend got a $7 breakfast sandwich that she loved. We also got a bottle of champagne and made mimosas. I'm definitely coming back to try the shrimp grits, the oxtail, the fried chicken etc. Highly recommend! read more

M'Dears Bakery & Bistro - Catfish meal, grits, scrambled eggs, sweet potato pancakes - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hidden gem on Western, we've been by here dozens of times. But today we decided to stop in and give it a try. Boy we're we surprised by the cute decor and great music selection. The service from Greg was great. Although all of my food wasn't served hot. I'll still come back. read more

M'Dears Bakery & Bistro - White meat lunch plate with 2 sides - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food was great and it was packaged well. The only thing I would say is if someone has grits to add butter because I had no butter, but I was still able to eat everything and it was flavorful. The potatoes are good!! And I have my food delivered to me so I can imagine if I sit down and ate! read more

Tried some new items that breakfast tacos & sandwich also had a bottle of champagne. read more

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It has been a while since I stopped by but I have frequented this establishment many times & I'm usually on the go so I usually order a breakfast burrito. I don't know what happened this time but the burrito was dry & bland, maybe because I ordered delivery this time instead of pickup but my burrito was so dry not even ketchup helped. read more

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I ordered the catfish, grits, fried eggs over medium and a biscuit. I had oj on the side. The food was delicious. The grits were creamy with lots of butter. The catfish was fried hard like I like it. I would order from them again for sure. read more

I was invited to M'Dears by a friend a few months ago. Let me say that the food was delicious and the waiter was nice and efficient. On the way out I couldn't help but grab a slice of yellow cake with chocolate icing, FANTASTIC! Since then I've been kraving this place but its more than an hour from home. Tomorrow I'm going back with seven friends who love Southern cooking. Everyone is excited but these negative reviews thru a few off. Its shameful because these people worked hard and since going there and telling others how good the food was they laugh and tell me that they been going there forever. Why was I the last know? This place is wonderful. read more

I've been coming here for years. It's truly a hidden gem. The southern breakfast options are unique for LA. I got the catfish combo with eggs and hash browns. My dad got the chicken and waffle. The food was hot and tasty. The service was great! Our server recommended we get the bottle of champagne instead of ordering multiple mimosas and it really paid off. It's a cute black owned establishment. I highly recommend for brunch. read more

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Great soulful place to have breakfast or lunch. Located on Western is between Manchester and Florence. Th menu covers all tastes. Fish, chicken, steaks. Shrimp and grits. Desserts are delicious to look at. Banana pudding, peach cobbler, pecan pie, red beans and rice, hot links. I have eaten here several times. A local hidden treasure. Must visit. read more

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The food was very good! My cousin recommended this place so we took some family we had in town. I got the breakfast skillet called Joes favorite. I think they forgot to put the eggs in my the skillet because there was only potatoes & gravy at the bottom but still delicious. I thought maybe I misread the menu but as I was doing this post I looked at the menu again and it should include eggs. The Mac n cheese was on point. My aunt got the catfish sandwich and other aunt got the N'Orleans special. I'd definitely go back to try other dishes. read more

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