Food was delicious but the service was amazing. Bryan and Andrew were really knowledgeable about…read morethe menu and had great recommendations. Would definitely come back to try more dishes.

Enjoyed Gram Cafe with my mom for a weekday lunch. I can understand how some people say the wait is…read morea bit long, but they appeared to be short-staffed and were always busy with a constant flow of patrons, so I definitely felt for the 2 servers manning the whole place. Anyway, onto the food: -Seafood Gyoza, not sure what kind of seafood is inside, but it was crispy and paired nicely with their ponzu dipping sauce. -Geso Fry, fried squid legs with a spicy mayo was decent...but I enjoyed the gyoza more. -Japanese Chicken Karaage Salad was HUGE, generous portion. My mom enjoyed it, and I think it's already lightly dressed, but they still gave more dressing on the side? -Savory Japanese Monte Cristo French Toast, while I didn't try this, my mom says she liked this dish very much. Served with potatoes and salad. -Taro Sago Souffle Pancakes were delicious. Light, fluffy, bouncy and *not too sweet* -- really enjoyed this! They do serve it with a tiny scoop of ice cream, that I mistook for butter/cream, lol, but it melts quickly so if you're wanting this as a dessert/finisher, I'd probably say to wait for it at the end. However, since these souffle pancakes already have 30 min. prep time or longer, I don't know if waiting for it would cause an even longer stay at the restaurant. One unisex bathroom available that was clean. Service was a little slow at times, but I understood as they were very short-staffed...I just can't imagine the flow & delay on weekends. Parking is plentiful and shared for Atlantic Times Square. Restaurant space is clean, bright and A/C worked really good.

This place has the best food in LA--the breakfast is so good! The service is excellent; everyone is…read morehard-working, always smiling, and they turn tables so fast. It's also super clean! They also have the best coffee . Their egg coffee is number one in LA for me right now. It's so rich and creamy! It doesn't taste like egg; it's almost like a crème brûlée style. I don't know how to explain it, but it's amazing and definitely at the top! It's actually my absolute favorite spot, but I need to try new things now because I always order the exact same food." And manager kinda sweet and nice miss Candy Lv it's so much .

Fried chicken Benedict is a must! First time coming here with my wife. Wait wasn't long, about 15…read moreminutes. Came around 11am on Friday. Inside has a nice vibe. Very clean and spacious. The servers were really nice and accommodating and the food came out really fast. My wife and I shared the Fried Chicken Benedict and the Ube French toast. The Fried Chicken Benedict was perfect! We got it mild because my wife can't handle spicy. The fried chicken was crispy and so juicy unlike other places where it comes out soggy from the coleslaw and sauce. Ube French toast was pretty good. For me it was a little heavy. Flavor wise it reminded me of deep fried carnival desserts with a ube filling. Probably better to order this if you plan on sharing with a few people. My only complaint is the ube latte. It tastes more like cocoa the ube, but overall everything was a great first time experience. Definitely will stop by again if I'm in the area.

Such an amazing find!!…read more My daughter has been to Mari Vees before and was craving their chicken ceasar salad wrap. She asked if we can go so we went around 1pm on a Saturday before her eye appt. Cute family owned shop and the wait wasn't long at all. We waited no more than 10 mins. I ordered the impossible smash burger and the hubby got the country fried steak with a banana walnut pancake. I wish I asked for extra vanilla in my vanilla latte but the art... perfection. Would come back again. Especially to try the chicken and waffles :)

I came here twice First time great experience I was there…read morewith my wife and daughter, great service, I sat inside and a muscular guy was the server, great guy great service. Food was good and price also good. Second time I went there, different experience. Sat outside with my wife, daughter and niece. Lady server, not a nice tone, felt like I was being judged, compared to how she was taking to other tables. Maybe it was the tattoos or the logo homeboy on the shirt. Asked for sugar, she said its on the table, it wasn't, she eventually got it. I asked for spoon (no spoon for the cappuccino), she said "anything else" with a tone, I said some extra brown sugar, she said "anything else" with an even worse tone. I said no that's it thank you ma'am. Weird interaction when my wife asked to replace the bacon with veggies, they were charging more for it, kinda weird in my opinion, bacon is more expensive than a half cup of chopped asparagus... I was speaking Italian with my wife, and the server started throwing some Spanish words in the mix when asking if I needed more agua like it was the same language I was speaking... Food was good. But the experience not so great this time Will be probably back but will ask for a different server

Aloha Food Factory is a great spot for a quick bite. My husband and I got two Spam Musubis each…read more(SGV passport redemption) and an extra order of their famous Macadamia Nut Pancakes. Their musubis were hot and fresh when served. They were cut in half to fit in their to-go containers, which was thoughtful and convenient. The spam they used wasn't the traditional kind that we're used to seeing. It was thicker, but still tasted the same. There was also a lot of teriyaki sauce that off-set the salinity from the spam. There was more sauce than I'd like, it can get a bit messy when you eat them. It was delicious, none-the-less! I definitely recommend getting those. My husband enjoyed the Macadamia Pancakes! He said loved the cream on top and the portion was well worth the $9. The restaurant was pretty packed when we got there around 11am on Sunday. There is only one cashier, so the line will build easily and start to feel a bit congested. They have several menus available to peruse while you're waiting to order. Parking is tight and can be a challenge. We had to circle twice before we found one. Note, it is shared between them and another establishment. They offer seating indoor and outdoor in front and back of the restaurant. Both sides are shaded, it's a great option if you want to enjoy the breeze. I don't normally drive out this way, but I'm glad this passport forced me to come out to try this one. I would love to try their poke! Thanks, Aloha Food Factory, for the great food! We will coming back again.

Finding good plate lunch spoff the island is harder than people think. There are plenty of places…read moreserving chicken katsu, teriyaki beef, and teriyaki chicken, but it just doesn't hit right. Aloha Kitchen was exactly what I was hoping for. The food was ono, the portions were mean, and the whole place felt like you were sitting in your auntie's kitchen. Nothing fancy, just good local food made with aloha. Yes, macadamia nut pancakes, and macadamia nut French toast is for sure howley,but they were just so good. I'll definitely be back. The service was aloha and just felt right. If you've been looking for a place that serves plate lunch like back home, I'd definitely give Aloha Kitchen a try.

4/17/25 So we ventured to see this place, Almansor Grill which is in the city of Alhambra. If we…read morewalked & cut through the golf course from Vincent Lugo Park, it's easily about a mile or so. Today was definitely the perfect day. Knowing what I know now as I write this review, we would return & bring friends here. It's about 78 to 80°F on a Friday a few minutes before 1 pm, surprisingly, it was low key--only a couple tables taken indoors by patrons and a set of guys on the patio. At the door, it said to seat ourselves & I immediately shot to the patio. The set up: once seated, the server comes with menus, you order & it's a sit down meal. Giselle was our friendly & attentive server, young & attentive. Hubby ordered the breakfast burrito ($11.50) & I opted for build your own omelette $11.50 for a 3 egg omelette & choice of two items- mushroom and bell peppers accompanied with breakfast potatoes, and chilaquiles ($13.99) to share. The patio seating is fresh, airy, there are tables, outdoor furnitures (sofas) and bright orange umbrellas for shade. My photos captured these elements. The food arrived shortly, although not all at once. I didn't mind it all because the ambiance was so soothing with the sound of birds chirping away and the background of other patrons talking. The only complaint from Hubby was too many pototo chunks in his burrito. My omelette was hot, fresh ingredients, delectable & the potatoes were mixed with 3 colors of bellpeppers. Oh and the chilaquiles? Pretty darn good! The tortilla chips were crispy, perfect amount of green salsa, freshly diced onions & a sprinkling of cotija cheese. Was I famished or was it that good that I devoured everything? What's left was Hubby's potato chunk discards. Giselle returned a few times to ensure our experience is to our satisfaction & another staff also stopped by to check on us. Such a perfect meal & day-- I'm so happy with this visit. Parking is plentiful & free.

Service was great and the caesar salad was dressed to perfection!…read moreSmall and cozy. We will be back to the more items from the menu.

The food was great. Ambiance is on point. It's always a good sign when you walk in and it's busy…read more 11/10 would go again!

The experience here is always good, there was no wait time…read more My favorite thing about Concha's Cafe is literally the coffee. Second time coming here, and it won't be my last. This time I got the steak and eggs. Honest review here! The steak wasn't great, well at least to my liking. But just because I didn't like it doesn't mean you won't like it. This is one of m favorite spots to have breakfast. I loveeeeeeeeeeeeee the coffee here.

Love this place. Happy they have a sugar-free apple pie that is delicious for our diabetic family…read moremembers. The crust and filling are all delicious. We like to get the eggs benny and kids breakfast meals are a great deal for what you get. The tuna sandwich is okay in a pinch. The sides mashed potatoes are made w fresh, whole potatoes, so good. I dont know why this diner is rated so low, we are picky and love it.

We went today and were greeted, seated, and served by Linny! She is the best waitress ever. She was…read morefast and efficient. We asked for specifics and extras which Linny handled with ease. Our glasses were never empty and we always had the condiments were needed. We also loved the little pies that Linny said were for sale. We definitely bought one of those. Of course, we also got slices of pie to take home! Our food was hot, tasty, and plentiful. The bisquits were huge today! The Club Sandwich with fries that I ordered were excellent. Thank you, Linny! We will always ask to be seated in YOUR section!

We were looking for a brunch place that was open after 2pm and this gem on a Sunday afternoon…read more We walked in and while it was kinda busy were helped soon. We ordered all kinds of food and everything we had was good. The restaurant is clean and has a cool vibe, not super Instagramable but not bad. We also got two margaritas they were good and strong! The food was the best part!

Some brunch spots are all hype, while others surprise you with a few standout dishes that make the…read morevisit worthwhile. A weekend brunch with friends brought me to Madre's Whittier, where the menu offered plenty of tempting options--and a few unexpected lessons about ordering seafood. I tried the Ensenada Omelet, loaded with shrimp, salmon, crab, and octopus. Now, I'm a seafood lover, but octopus and I aren't exactly close friends. I asked if it could be removed, but since the seafood mix is pre-made, the octopus had already RSVP'd to the party. The omelet was good, topped with a creamy sauce, but not something I'd order again. The crab appeared to be imitation crab, and while everything was prepared well, it just wasn't a standout for me. The real star? The strawberry pancakes. Delicious! Next time, I'd order those with a side of eggs and call it a win. I also sampled the chilaquiles, and now that's a dish I'd come back for. The Tiramisu Latte was another favorite--not overly sweet and packed with that classic tiramisu flavor I love. A special shoutout to our waitress, Annie, who was attentive, friendly, and made our brunch experience even better. My Verdict: Skip the Ensenada Omelet and build your brunch around the stars of the menu instead. The strawberry pancakes are the must-order item, the chilaquiles are a strong savory choice, and the Tiramisu Latte ties everything together. If you order wisely, Madre's delivers a brunch worth coming back for.