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    Nick's Cafe

    4.1 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Eggs N Corned Beef Hash Combo
    Hailey J.

    waited way too long for a mediocre diner.. arrived around sunday noonish and waited about 25 min to be seated on a small table outside it took another 15min after we were ready for the server to take our order ~Food~ pancake: 6/10 just ok slightly dry and nothing special corned beef hash with scrambled eggs: 4/10 the corned beef was soooo salty i've never had such a salty dish?? i didn't even want to send it back cuz then i would have to wait another 15 min to track the server down eggs benedict: 8/10 solid dish and large portion ~Service: very slow. friendly but we had to keep tracking the server down. they need to increase the amount of workers here ~Cost: ~$20 per dish ~Parking: some street parking available, might need to walk a bit

    Biscuit and Gravy Plus
    Vincent W.

    Classic long time diner, slight wait times during weekend services. The staff are attentive. The aesthetic is nostalgic but the food is just ok. Ordered biscuits and gravy with eggs. The biscuits were thick, not really buttery, the gravy was decent but could be from a can or premade batch. The pancakes were too thick for my liking. If I'm in the area for breakfast diner food, I might don't to try other options.

    Nick's Cafe
    Erik G.

    What I Ordered: -Huevos Rancheros $25.95 Can you believe it? I've lived in LA for almost two years and never had Huevos Rancheros until now. I heard great things about this place from many people. My Yelp friend, Eric H. recommended the Huevos Rancheros, and that was all I needed. I finally made it to Nick's Cafe this week, and I did! I almost felt a bit blasphemous ordering something without pork, especially with pig pictures everywhere. I really love this no-frills diner. I will never come here on weekends; the lines are intense. The best time to come is during the week, outside of breakfast and lunch rushes. I went on a Wednesday at 1:10 PM, and there were still people eating inside and out. The Huevos Rancheros come with corn tortillas, fried egg, shredded beef, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, homemade ranchero sauce, Ortega chiles, cheddar, cotija cheese, sour cream, and cottage potatoes. It was excellent! I'm at a loss for words, but it was a truly great and extremely filling dish. The price is a bit high, but the portion size makes it worth it, and it could easily be split between two people. I was greeted outside when I arrived. I was second in line; the person in front of me was ordering to-go. I was eating in and was told to seat myself. I found a seat next to the pig napkins to see the cool art. The service was helpful and attentive. I even chatted with one of the servers, who asked where I live and recommended a bar nearby. It's nice to have conversations with other people when our heads aren't in our phones. This diner is the best place to do that. The portions are very large here, so keep that in mind when ordering. I wanted more food, but I'm glad I didn't because I'm so full. I look forward to coming back and trying other dishes. I considered ham, but I'm not a fan. So I went with the Huevos Rancheros, and I'm glad I did. Nick's Cafe is great and worth the hype. Can't wait to come back!

    Menu
    Kirstin Z.

    Better get here early because this place gets packed! Luckily we got in before the rush! We sat inside at the bar. Cool old school spot with fun things to look at. Servers were friendly and easy going. The coffee was good and served in the mugs that make coffee taste even better. We ordered banana pancakes with eggs and bacon and waffle to split! These plates are huge! The pancakes were enough for the two of us to split in themselves. They were extra fluffy, had a great flavor, and too filling! The waffle was good too, but we were just so stuffed! I will definitely return. Enjoyed free parking too!

    MC M.

    WOW WOW WOW!!!! We love a great hole in the wall!!!! We stayed overnight in LA and were looking for a recommendations for breakfast joint and came across this. BOY was this find amazing!!! We got here early! It was in the 40's outside so we opted for inside seating. Seating is extremely limited inside but PLENTY of outdoor seating. We sat at the bar and the ambiance was rundown, nicknacks of pigs and cop cars everywhere, shabby 50's diner in all the best ways. Theme is definitely pigs and (cop theme) aka pigs . Nice play on words, Super catchy and unique. The staff and service were amazing! They were receiving shipment but also serving the guest and was hustling since 7:00 am. They did not skip a beat with service and worked like a well oiled machine. We ordered the green salsa Chilaquiles Breakfast for $23.95 with Tortillas chips, scrambled eggs, green salsa and cilantro sour cream with chicken and boy it did not disappoint. It was a huge serving and worth every penny. Off the griddle we ordered the french toast!!! 3 huge slices of toast topped with whipped butter leaves you in a comatose state from how delicious and mouth watering it is. The Chorizo And Eggs Combo for $23.50 features scrambled eggs with chorizo--bells--onions is a really good contender. All in on, STOP BY! You won't regret it.

    First light - (1) toast + egg + turkey
    Judith H.

    First time here and was not disappointed! Arrived slightly after 10:30am (sat) assuming it would be busy. We waited about 15mins maybe to be sat. The menu has many options and the "Light eaters" caught my attention! I ordered the First light (1 piece of toast+egg+meat), it was the perfect amount! The toast was a good portion. Absolutely loved it! * Also walked in and they were faintly playing Juan Gabriel (a favorite) and took it as a good sign!!

    The Famous, Ham & Eggs.  Giant slab of ham, baked with a brown sugar glaze.
    Eric H.

    Est. 1948- Is Nick's cafe, LA's original greasy spoon? Could be. It doesn't look like much has changed since they opened 77 years ago. I read somewhere that Nick's last remodel, was sometime in the 1960's. From the drop ceiling, with fluorescent lighting, to the Venetian blinds and laminate counter top, Nick's looks like something out of a film noir movie. This classic greasy spoon is the type of place that modern 'retro' diners try to emulate. All the action is at the counter, that's where you want to be. There are only 25 stools, so you may have to wait to get seated, but it's worth it. On one particular visit, I showed up within an hour of closing, so there was no wait. I ordered the California Scramble (ham, scrambled eggs, cheddar, bells, onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado) and a cup of coffee. The food came out in reasonable time, and it was quite tasty. I also recommend the Huevos Rancheros. This dish is loaded with fried eggs, shredded beef, corn tortillas. ortega chiles, onions, bellpepers, tomatoes, cilantro, cheddar & cotija cheese, ranchero sauce & sour cream, served with cottage potatoes. I think this is the BEST Huevos Rancheros, I've ever had. On another visit, I ordered the Famous, Ham & Eggs. This is a giant slab of ham, baked with a brown sugar glaze, I ordered it with hash browns and toast. This is about the best example of a classic American diner breakfast as you can get, and Nick's is possibly the best example of an old school breakfast/lunch counter as there is left in LA (maybe Russell's in Pasadena - 1930?). The service is good, and the staff are nice. Another star of Nick's is the home made salsa, which is served in squeeze bottles throughout the cafe. This stuff is excellent. I would buy it to take home if they would let me. Nick's Cafe is a must visit for all Angelenos. One note of caution - The 25 stools at the counter are very close together, so you will be sitting as close to a stranger as you would on a subway. Be sure to wear your deodorant. Nick's cafe is a favorite stop for Bosh, and it is for me as well.

    Famous Ham and Eggs Combo
    Lucho V.

    Best ham and I've ever had. Thick slices cooked to perfection. Good hash browns too. Generous portions at a decent price. The eggs and corned beef hash is super tasty.Its hard to find homemade hash this good.The place is old and a little beaten. The potential for a nice patio exists. Currently setup with canopy's.The service was good and the food came out fast. I would definitely recommend.

    Melissa P.

    I always love coming here! Everything is delicious! Except the coffee. it's just ok. It's mediocre but what makes it taste good, is sitting at the counter with strangers. The best hospitality is always from diner counters, and this one is definitely the best! It has a vintage feel to it. There's lots of artwork from customers placed all over the place. It shows how much they appreciate their guests love for Nick's

    Cristina D.

    It's Monday. It's President's Day. We figured traffic will be light, so we decide to make the drive down to DTLA from the valley to visit Nick's. It did not disappoint. Parking lot is small but we got lucky and found a spot right away. When we got there, there was a bit of a wait. But we only waited maybe 10 minutes to be seated inside. FYI, Inside is bar seating only. We were a party of three. We didn't mind at all. Right away we were greeted by our server. She was awesome! You could tell she's been doing this for a long time and you can tell she loves what she does. Since it was our first time we asked her what she recommended. She guided Us to the second page. She also recommended the biscuits and The house jam. Wow!!! First off, those biscuits were fantastic! They were big. They were soft and toasted on one side. I've never had a biscuit this way. She also brought us a side of their house jam. I'm getting this every time we come back. We ordered the Sonora chilaquiles, the Mexicali red chilaquiles and the machaca plate. My friends and I almost licked the plate clean. Our server came back several times to check on us and refill our coffees and water. I really wish I would have caught her name. She was a doll!! It is a little pricey but it is worth every Penny.

    Outside
    Kunous K.

    Wanted to try for a long time, it always have a huge line! Today isnt too bad, only 20 minutes of wait, and we are lucky to get a parking spot on site... It's a very old style diner, but very cozy... The food is fine, a bit "not hot" when they serve it, the salsa is good, so is the omelette.

    Pan-San with a side of Hash Browns
    Jason R.

    When you're in the mood for good diner, cafe food Nick's Cafe is definitely the place to go. No matter what day you go, you're probably going to find yourself waiting a bit for a seat, but it's well worth it by the time you are done eating. Inside the cafe is a small setting with a few spots to sit and outside there are tables for bigger groups. Like I mentioned at the beginning, the food will not disappoint no matter what you get. So please, go enjoy this amazing cafe that's been around for what seems like forever...

    Outside dining
    Elizabeth W.

    Service. Bravo to Elliot at reception, for the warmest friendliest welcome. He sets the bar for making a great first impression for a place looks a bit dated and worn...but soon to discover that's part of the charm of this old school diner. It was a lovely sunny Sunday at about 11 am. But I wanted to sit inside, Elliot accommodated us in about five minutes, not a long wait at all. Inside is diner heaven, a big horseshoe/u-shaped counter... ambiance 10/5.... Friendly wait staff. I had to overtip...letting us stay a bit even after our meal was done as we made new friends of the seatmates to our left and right. And when I couldn't finish my refills, the waitress offered a To Go cup. Oh yes, please. Service 10/5. FOOD: OMG the hash browns, crispy on the outside, not greasy, fluffy all at the same time. 5/5 Slather on some Valentina Tabasco sauce...hear the angels sing. I ordered from the LIGHTER FARE menu....the Pan Can...and the three pancakes were huge. I thought they be medallions of pancake but no, what do the fullsized pancakes look like if these were the small sized ones. I could have chosen any protein. The ham 5/5 was a smaller portion as desired...it was like Christmas...it was not dry and it was sweet. I can see why ham and eggs is a signature dish at this diner...i am not a neat eater normally but i enjoyed the ham....and i had enough of a smaller portion to take home for my mom to try...my order also came with eggs 5/5 any style, mine were scrambled perfectly...fluffy and not overcooked. Coffee 5/5 was strong. I like black coffee and it was muscular and not watery not burnt, perfect coffee ...my friend ordered also from the light menu...she got biscuits and gravy, she had eggs white only...she ate it all...tho I helped with her hash browns....I should've ordered a side if hash browns just for myself they were so good I would've found the room. My order did not come with hash browns. Biscuits and gravy also so yum. Maybe I coveted my friends breakfast, but had I not enjoyed my order so much, I would have just got the biscuits and gravy. Very superior biscuits with a crunchy bottom. 5/5 OVERALL: Highest heartiest recommend. Might be best breakfast brunch place in all of Southern California. .

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    Yes it does

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    They allow dogs on the patio.

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