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    Nicks Paradise Cafe

    4.7 (59 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Greek
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Customized Breakfast burrito with potato/ cheese/ egg/ avocado with salsa on the side.

    Got customized breakfast burrito with... egg+cheese+potato+avocado. Salsa on the side. Everything is fluffy, fresh and feels if your mom would make, which i love! Salsa is very dense with lots of tomato and little kick is perfect. Very tasty. Size is perfect While waiting for, Nick gave me an amazing treat of apple bar his wife made, which is vegetarian and oh so good! Vibe was so good and welcoming, I felt i went friends parents house,welcomed and treated so well with goodies ! I'm glad i found this place!! Next time, I wanna try their house made soup ! Thank You !!

    Tasty French Toast
    Diana Bustamante R.

    Food is tasty, with that homemade touch. Had the French Toast with coffee, Steak and egg breakfast. Both very good and price is right. Friendly service and you can customize your meal to your preference. Definitely recommend you try it for breakfast or lunch, you will be back!

    Sergio Z.

    This is my first time at Nick's Paradise Cafe trying out different restaurants I never been before. One of a friend of mine told me to try the food ar Nick's Paradise Cafe. That's what I did I just came in before they close I was very hungry I was looking at the menu and owner recommended the Gyro I order one. I order to go it was ready and the smell was good I decided to eat in the car I was very hungry. One bite great flavors in the Gyro especially in the meat full of flavor in meat it also have onion,green peppers and spices it also come with their yogurt sauce I can't remember the name but it was good. It also comes three cookies they so good. I need ro come back again.

    The gyro smothered in sauce. One is enough. With fresh veggies on top. Bomb.
    Sean M.

    This place hits the spot. I get full on one gyro. The fresh diced veggies on top with the sauce they give is so on point. They close early so I order my stuff to go before 3PM. The owners are super cool. Kind folk.

    Homemade Baklavas and Greek wedding cookies

    Excellent food, lovely owners. Great hole in the wall. Will definitely stop in again when in town. Loved the cookies. Thank you.

    Egg, ham and cheese sandwich

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    Great fresh food. Awesome service! Nick is always friendly and uplifting. His wife bakes delicious cookies.

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    Had a great gyro plate here! I will drive 20 minutes to get food from Nick's.

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    Where I get my breakfast everyday. Fresh handmade soups. My favorite is Friday's clam chowder. Thanks Nick!

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    I can't really rate this place . I only ordered one thing . I guess it's pretty good . Nick and his staff seem friendly z

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    Monty's Alhambra

    4.5
    (402 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    I want to thank Henry for reaching out to me after reading about our experience. Nothing says…read morecustomer service like going out of your way to make it right for your customers and Henry did just that. We went back today and the food was delicious. This time my husband got the Granada which was recommended to us by Henry and I got my usual Legendary. Both sandwiches were packed with meat/ chicken and on top of that they both came out hot and ready to devour. The bread was succulent and a good amount of mayo and ketchup was added. All in all this is the experience we had been wanting to have and I'm so glad we went back. Thank you to Henry, again, for going out of his way to make us feel welcomed and well attended. He was happy to have us back and we felt very appreciated as customers. Can't wait to come back and try other sandwiches!

    I've been to Monty's twice now. First time was a great experience. I believe the owner was there…read moreand he seemed very passionate about the menu and ingredients they used. However, I went for a second time yesterday and was deeply disappointed. The owner wasn't there and instead a younger girl took my order and prepared the food. Everything seemed well and fine until I got home, opened my patty melt and found not 1 but 2 long hairs in my sandwich! They were clearly her hairs since she was the only one who handled my food. I went back and returned everything. I didn't see a hair in my other sandwich but couldn't even eat it without thinking what could be in each bite. The same girl was there when I returned and a young guy. I spoke with the guy and he gave me a refund right away and apologized. The girl who had made my food was maybe 5 feet away and couldn't even turn around to look at me or apologize. Very disappointing since the owner seemed like a nice guy who probably works extremely hard to build and maintain his business, only to have it ruined by some employee who couldn't even care enough to take 5 sec to put on a hair net. Shame on her.

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    Different sand which than what i ordered.
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    Vida Pura

    Vida Pura

    4.6
    (184 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Went to Vida Pura and got their breakfast burrito. It's been on my bucket list for a while, and…read moreneedless to say, it was definitely worth it. I'm glad I finally got around to trying it. I loved the avocado and hash brown combination, and the salsa that came with it paired really well, a little kick with it. The portion size was great and definitely filled me up. The service was fast, but seating is pretty limited since it's mainly outdoors. Parking can be a little rough because it's street parking only, and it was pretty full when I came on a Saturday morning. I would definitely come back. I also saw that they make coffee and matcha drinks, and they all looked really good, so I'd definitely come back to try that next time!

    Vida Pura is a Latina-owned plant based cafe located in the heart of East LA. It was formerly a…read morevegan food truck and eventually became the current brick-and-mortar cafe. [Parking]: Free small public parking lot directly across from the shop. [Amenities]: This is a really small coffee shop with no indoor tables and only two small outdoor tables. No restroom is available. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are the Breakfast Burrito, Teddy Bear (double espresso, agave, housemade vanilla cold foam, Teddy Grahams), and Banana Nut. All drinks are made with oat milk. Please note that the kitchen closes at 1 PM on Monday - Tuesday and 2 PM on Wednesday- Sunday even though the cafe remains open for another 1 - 2 hours. Come early for anyone wanting to try kitchen items like breakfast burrito or breakfast sandwich. *** Banana nut (double espresso, house made vanilla cold foam, house made banana syrup - medium $7.50): It came with two banana chips. The cold foam was quite underrated and I could taste a hint of banana flavor. The drink wasn't as sweet as I had expected - I liked it. Breakfast burrito (Refried beans, soyrizo, tofu scramble, crispy hashbrowns and sliced avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla - $13.50): Portion wasn't huge, but it also wasn't small enough to finish in one sitting. It had one of the softest texture for breakfast burritos. The soyrizo was very flavorful. It also came with a side of salsa - quite spicy but flavorful at the same time. *** I probably still prefer meat-based breakfast burritos, but their soyrizo breakfast burrito is quite good and the coffee drink is excellent (4.5-star for both items). I would definitely recommend this small coffee shop for a quick grab-and-go.

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    Teddy bear latte
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    Cook's Tortas

    Cook's Tortas

    4.1
    (2.7k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    I haven't been here in nearly fifteen years after moving from the area but this place was mainstay…read morefor me before I retired. It wasn't unusual for me to get a few sandwiches on a weekly basis way back when. I am very happy that Cook's Tortas is still around. I have tried every sandwich on their board. My favorite has always been the Bombero #6. It is grilled tender steak with a red pepper sauce and avocados. The bread is a sourdough Ciabatta style roll which is made fresh daily. One side comes with the sandwich. This time I chose the Ham and Cheese Macaroni Salad. For dessert, I always get Great Grandmother's Corn Cake. Everything tasted very fresh. There was ample beef in the sandwich. The corn cake was not too sweet and the guava jelly on top enhanced the cake well. A pineapple-orange aqua fresca was a good, refreshing beverage accompaniment. Service was very friendly and exemplary. The food was prepared quickly and brought out to me. Prices are much higher now than before; more than doubled so this would be considered a special treat for me if I am in the area.

    been coming here since forever, used to go with the lifeguards back when i worked at granada park…read moreup the hill. i've tried many different flavors, such as the shrimp po-boy, the bomba, chicken, al pastor, etc. they have the freshest bread that they make in house, and it's crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. good bread = good sandwich, anyone knows that. when you bite it, it doesn't hurt the top of your mouth. the al pastor was so delicious, found that one to work really well. good flavor on the meat! they always use fresh and thoughtful ingredients with a wide variety of sandwiches, so there's really something for everyone or for whatever you're craving that day. always always get the sweet potato fries. they have an unreal texture and a subtle delicious flavor. people are friendly here, nice workers. ambiance is just like small sandwich shop, nothing crazy but always clean and organized here. if you're craving for it, they have delicious and refreshing aguas frescas with a variety of fruit juice flavors.

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 Side of Ham & Cheese Macaroni Salad
    Shrimp Po' Boy #28 $18.71 Side of Ham & Cheese Macaroni Salad
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    Chronis' Famous Sandwich Shop

    Chronis' Famous Sandwich Shop

    4.2
    (529 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    One of the best chili cheese dogs I've ever had!…read more Ordered the #5 Cheese burger, chili cheese dog and regular fries. Pretty fair combo for the price, the service is quick at the counter and they make it in front of you. Parking is located all around the building and readily available, there is an out door dining area by the parking lot. Very cool spot on Whittier Blvd, good quality food and quick service.

    The Staff are Friendly and very nice... that's a Huge Plus. However, the location may put some off…read morefrom venturing to the place; I did during the day with my wife and mother-in-law, and it was OK. Buy at night, I'm not so sure I'd take my mother-in-law there. We ordered 1 Chicken Sandwich 2 Chili dogs with cheese 1 Chili fry 1 Soda for a total of $38.51 (cash) My first mistake; not taking a photo of the current 'Menu' board; it is different from what's shown here; it has been updated. However, there is a 'Grilled Chicken Sandwich' on the menu board that is not offered... instead, they offer a tiny fried; breaded, processed chicken disk patty, sandwich - honestly, not worth buying... stick to the chili burgers or chili dogs. My honest opinion on this is, they should simply remove the chicken sandwich altogether - it is of no real value to the customer. The Chili, however, is this places Strong Point -- thick to that, and they'd do well. Chili dogs are good; a decent, long, slightly snappy dog on a regular small bun, but lightly smothered with a decent portion of chili; not too messy and easy to eat. The Chili Fries were also good; not great but good. The portion if generous but the fries quickly turned soft before I could plow into them. I do like some crispy fries with my Chili. But the flavor was good. I can't make a recommendation on this until I try another batch of chili fries. If, however, the fries remain soaked and soft, then I'd probably pass them up but just buy straight fries instead -- I hate soft soggy fries. As for the soda; a large is an OK size. I cannot say if they offer a refill; I did not go back to ask for one. But I'd hope a refill is available for the price. Pastrami: I got to taste a sample of the Pastrami, and it is really good. Here is where Chroni's could kick it up a notch; Chroni's does not have Bacon - Huge Disappointment and Missed Opportunity. With the Pastrami, and with Bacon, they could add one more menu Item that I know for a fact would sell: The Monster Burger - it is simply this: Bacon Cheeseburger with Pastrami, Chili, Onions & Pickles, and mustard. If they'd add this to their menu, I'd be back for sure. Just saying; something for Chroni's to think about. Get rid of the chicken, add the bacon. Seating: Oh, yeah; seating; Lots of outdoor seating... we were there on a Sunday and there were plenty of open tables. Parking: Lots of Parking too... for most parts or time, parking should not be an issue as I had thought. I nearly parked 3 blocks away when I saw the parking on the street; not knowing Chroni's had its own parking. But then discovered, they had plenty. I cannot say anything about restrooms; I didn't need to go nor looked to see if they had restrooms. My take-away for Chroni's is this; it is a throw-back to a early time when Snack Shack foods was a regular thing in L.A.; a nostalgic place with Lots of Promise and Potential. Pricing is a sign of the times; a bit high for me but it is what it is, but the staff are friendly & nice. My hope for Chroni's would be to focus on promotions & higher sales volume with an emphasis toward lowering prices as demand begins to grow once again. By minimizing the menus and just focusing on turning Chroni's back into High Quality Chili & Chili Burger Shack will definitely help increase sales once prices come down a bit. And if done right, there will still be lots of opportunity to turn a nice protfit. 5 Stars for Friendly & Nice Service 2 Stars on the Chicken & Soft/Soggy Fries 4 Stars for Seating 4 Stars for Parking 3 Stars for Cleanliness/Outdoor Dining/Restrooms (???) and bus bench/streetside characters. And, 5 Stars for Potential Overall - 3.5 Stars for now.

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    Menu - 9/24
    Menu - 9/24
    Two chili dogs and a grape Fanta
    Two chili dogs and a grape Fanta
    Sign you can't miss.

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    Frumentos Italian Deli

    Frumentos Italian Deli

    4.3
    (768 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Definitely coming back! I was in the area for a surgery for a family member and it was going to be…read morea while so I walked to this deli. Saw the reviews and had been recommended to check it out so I finally went. Safe to say I was satisfied. Good amount of food for what you pay. Fresh and tasty. They have some seating area inside. I walked but it seems like they have parking in the back because people were entering through the back door. I ordered the Mombo plate which is a choice of sub and 2 sides. For sub I ordered THE 58 CLASSIC and as sides I had their Garlic Pesto Potato Salad and Purple Cabbage. Both good but very garlic centered, I love garlic so I don't mind but maybe next time I'll get something else to balance it better. Service was good. They greeted and answered any questions I had and offered their advice or recommendations when I asked for some.

    I finally decided to stop in after driving past this place for what feels like half my life. I…read morefigured they've been in business this long for a reason, so I was excited to give them a try. Unfortunately, the meatball sandwich just didn't live up to my expectations. Maybe it was an off day, but the meatballs and sauce were pretty underwhelming, and there was barely any cheese--it honestly felt like a few strands accidentally landed on the sandwich rather than being intentionally added. Considering the price, I expected a lot more. I'm sure there may be other items on the menu that people love, but I went specifically for the meatball sandwich, and it missed the mark for me. I don't see myself coming back, which is disappointing because I really wanted to like this place.

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    Frumentos Italian Deli
    Three Cheese Lasagna (a-la-carte)
    Three Cheese Lasagna (a-la-carte)
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