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    Peacock Cafe

    4.1 (101 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    John T.

    Visitation Rights: Been to this shop about a handful of times. Restroom: Not in the shop, but there's a restroom area not to far from the place Credit Cards: Credit cards are accepted Location/Parking: Located in the Aboretum. Only way to patronize the shop is only if you have a ticket. Parking can be found in the private lot of the Aboretum. Ambiance/Decor: Neat wooden interior with AC. They also have an outdoor patio to get some sun rays and to look at the male peacocks shake their tailfeathers. Service: For the most part, staffers provide pretty good service and food doesn't take long to get to our table. Food Of Choice: I usually get the Baldwin Grilled Cheese Sandwich (avocado, tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon) and the California Melt (grilled sourdough bread, muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato, mild ortega chili, and char grilled chicken breast. Sandwiches are good, but a bit pricey, but I totally get why they charge those prices. Peacock Cafe For Thought: Wouldn't mind grabbing a snack to use the AC in the shop. :)

    Burger & fries
    Te-see B.

    This cafe is located inside the Los Angeles Arboretum near the front entrance. You may ask, "why is it called Peacock Cafe?"...the peacocks like to wonder around the patio while you are eating. *They are harmless...this is an every day occurrence here:) They offer plenty of inside & outside seating serving breakfast and lunch only. They have "to go" sandwiches & salads, as well as made to order items. I was a little bummed that they stop serving the "Breakfast Burrito & French Toast," after 10:30 am. I went with an Asiago bagel and my friend ordered a burger w/fries & an ice tea. We were both satisfied although we wanted the breakfast burrito. It was nice to sit outside while we ate surrounded by all this beautiful nature.

    Chicken melt sandwich .  An order of fries.
    Carolyn F.

    More Offerings than grab-to-go at this cafe on-site just beyond the entrance to The Arboretum ( County of Los Angeles) I ordered a chicken melt sandwich. It was freshly grilled, with a good size piece of chicken breast, a slice of tomato, fresh leafy lettuce and a thin slice of grilled jalepeno. That pepper is what gave the melt a surprising pop of flavor! Not to miss is the French fries. They are light and crispy. So yummy! Order at the counter and your food is delivered to the table ( either inside or outside patio). Outside dining is perfect on a warm, sunny day to view nature and the peacocks.

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    Nevin A.

    Peacock cafe is my go to place when When it comes to breakfast Burritos! It is only available unti 10:30. Honestly and from my perspective this is the BEST! It has the right proportion of egg, potatoes and bacon. Their salsa Verde gives the right kick to the flavorful Burritos.I always crave their Burritos .They have many delicious food in their menu. They also have available ready made sandwich, croissants, Bagels, salads and desserts too. I love also their freshly baked cakes, danish pastries, scones and cookies. They have fresh juice, coffee, and fresh fruits, snacks, and ice cream. The coffee shop is always neat and decorated for the seasons. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. I love Peacock cafe, their food is really great and delicious . I am always there whenever I go to the LA Arboretum.

    Michele L.

    The Peacock Cafe has a beautiful view of the Arboretum and features indoor and outdoor seating. You'll be sure to see some Peacocks there! We had fun trying to take pics of them and they would walk and turn around. You'd have to wait for them to turn facing you. They have breakfast and lunch items such as Breakfast burritos, French toast, yogurt parfait, sandwiches, salads, hamburger/cheeseburger with fries, grilled cheese sandwiches, iced coffee and more. Some items are in their grab & go packaged refrigerated section. We tried their breakfast burritos, cheeseburger with fries and iced coffee. The breakfast burrito is tasty and filling. I would have liked more than one small green salsa. They didn't haven't any more available. I couldn't believe it! Most places give you multiple salsas. The cheeseburger with fries was yummy. The customer service could have been friendlier. You can eat in their lovely indoor or outdoor dining areas. Or bring a blanket, grab some food and have a picnic.

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    RoseMary F.

    Walking along the gardens of the Arboretum, I saw the Peacock Cafe. It has the perfect name, as peacocks roam about freely. The location is great for anyone needing a cold/hot beverage or meal. There are ready-made sandwiches and salads to buy without waiting for a special order. If you choose, though, you can order a freshly made breakfast burrito, juicy hamburger, or soup and salad. There are good choices of juices soft drinks as many may be thirsty from touring the Gardens. There is seating indoors and outside with good views of the scenic area. Come and spend some time in the beautiful surroundings and take a break in the Cafe. Don't forget to tell 'em Rosemary sent ya!

    Yolanda S.

    This gourmet cafe is actually not bad. It is conveniently located at the Arboretum, and you def can see some cute hungry peacocks around! Service was fast and friendly.

    Hannah L.

    Small cafe with spacious seating in the outdoor patio, with some indoor seating as well. Got the Passionberry iced tea which is refillable at $3.86 which would be the same for a single bottled Pure Leaf. Service was quick and friendly. BTW: Careful not to feed the peacocks!! Free parking right in front of the Arboretum.

    Breakfast Burrito YUM
    Carolyn L.

    I have been to this cafe many times. Everyone is so helpful and kind. The food is amazing too. The breakfast burrito is the best I have ever eaten! Where else can you go to enjoy a lovely breakfast with the incredible Peafowl. They always want my breakfast, so I have to remind them--NO, NO beautiful peacock...Thank you all for the wonderful service. I can't wait to come back again soon! LOVE THE ARBORETUM and the fun Peacock Cafe.

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    Trisha C.

    I was curious about this cafe on the day that my BFF and I were looking for a place to have brunch and it turned out to be inside The Arboretum! YOU HAVE TO PAY ENTRANCE! $15 each! We didn't turn our back since we were set to eat there already. It's a fast food kinda-thing. They have pre-made food and made to order food. It was ok. The only special thing about it is, the peacocks roam freely next to you, hence, the name. I was a bit disappointed since I was expecting a sit-down cafe and all, no it wasn't. It's a park cafe. But the food is good, fresh and the staff are friendly.

    Jessica Y.

    The restaurant has a nice outdoor patio to sit and eat and enjoy views of the park and peacocks. Friendly staff and pretty reasonably priced. I tried the breakfast burrito and a salad. Both were delicious. The breakfast burrito comes with a tasty green salsa that's not too spicy.

    Interior: get the rice pudding!!!
    Joyce A.

    So thankful there was an air conditioned area to stop and take a break, after a few hours of walking about the Arboretum itself. Lots of cold drink choices in standing refrigerator cases, plus cold prepared sandwiches and wraps. There was coffee service but no ice slush drinks - there was a group of schoolchildren on a field trip today so they must have used it all up! My daughter and I split a Snapple, egg salad sandwich and rice pudding. I enjoyed the food, and the break from the heat. Bonus: a peacock was perched on one of the trees just outside.

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    Beyond burger is delicious. Peacock outside really wanted my husband's fries so we moved indoors. The fries were really good so I get it

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    Amazing fun place! I would highly recommend to go here before a walk through the gardens or just because

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    Food was delicious! We came for a retreat. Amazing with all the peacocks wandering around.

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    I think they need to make it clear, you need to purchase a ticket or have a membership to enter this facility.

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    Not an extensive menu, but good and fairly priced for what it is. A fun place to recharge after a long walk with a toddler.

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    We Had an excellent sandwiches, nice environment, lovely walk. Quick and easy, fast service

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    4.2(600 reviews)
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    My wife ordered the Shrimp Pasta Blanco, and the first thing we noticed was how massive the portion…read morewas. They definitely do not skimp on serving sizes. She could not even finish it, and I had to help after already finishing my own meal, which says a lot because I can eat a lot myself lol. The pasta was creamy, flavorful, and loaded with shrimp. For the appetizer, we had the K Town wings. The wings themselves were super crispy on the outside while still tender and juicy inside. The sauces were unique and interesting. A little sweeter than I personally prefer, but the spice balanced it out nicely and kept me going back for more. I ordered the Black Angus Bassin Burger, and that was my favorite part. It came on a soft brioche bun with caramelized onions, arugula, special sauce, and I added bacon. The burger patty itself tasted high quality, juicy, and flavorful. Everything worked together really well. The onion rings were beer battered and seriously delicious. Golden, crunchy, crispy, and packed with flavor. The fries were also fresh and really good.

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    3.9(1.6k reviews)
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    I've heard some good things about this place and from other fellow yelpers friends, it must be…read moreworth it. Had a dinner reservation with some girlfriends celebrating two of their birthdays. The restaurant itself isn't too big but it does a pack a nice punch. Cute patio out front that takes some of the sidewalks and streets. Plenty of heat lamps which helped with the chilly nights. We got seated at one of the tables on the patios which was nice. Didn't really utilize inside area except for the restroom which it's quite cute in there. The rooms were pretty well decorated and executed. Nice bar area too. Like mentioned, we got seated on the patio and the heat lamps were great. Down to the menus, it's quite limited on dishes. Seemed like there were more shared plates versus the entrees. Drinks, it was fairly decent with their cocktails and wine. Service at the beginning was great. The staff were amazing and very friendly. We didn't order right away as we were still waiting for the last one to show. But did start off with some drinks. It didn't take that long for the first round which was nice. Food wise, the shared plate was a mixture of everything. Some of the olives, which is exactly what it is. The Belgian fries, nice thick cut fries with shredded pecorino cheese and a nice aioli sauce. We ended up getting a second order of it. The albacore tuna crudo was a hit which was really tasty. Chili ginger relish, mint and shallot, can't go wrong with that. Lastly the meatballs, tasty and very great for sharing. Entrees, the pan seared sea bass which I loved. Portion is pretty tiny which also seemed like they were a shared plate. Almost tapas styled. Nice chimichurri sauce and a side salad. The chicken Milanese also with a side salad of arugula. Simple dish but quite tasty. One of the salads that was somewhat hyped up by the waitress but it was just a salad. Decent but nothing major to rave about...lol... also the confit oyster mushrooms was major hit. Something that simple but quite tasty. And lastly the pan con tomate, rustic sourdough with tomatoes and burrata. Tasty as well. Overall the meal was good. From there, the second round of drinks did take a long time to arrive and with then plates that we shared, trying to get someone to clear the plates was another thing. Took a long for someone to clear the table before more items came. Even when the entrees came, all the empty starter plates were still there. And if someone did clear the plates, some was still left on the table. Finishing off the night, we did have the dessert which we tried all three. As it was two of our girlfriends birthday, they brought out a little bubbly for us to celebrate with the dessert. That was quite sweet and nice. Honestly opinion with the dessert, they were just ok. Nothing major to rave about. We tried all three on the menu and they were just ok. Overall, the food was great. Service was nice and the staffs were all very friendly. It did take a while for plates to get cleared from the table and second round did take a while, but it was manageable. It was a sweet gesture with the bubbly with the dessert which was greatly appreciated. The place is nice and great for catching up. Menu is limited and portions are quite small. You would have to get a good amount for sharing. Entrees, depending on what you order is small as well. But we enjoyed ourself.

    Service: 5 stars, our server Kiana was outstanding. I troubled her for a glass of ice, she…read morebrought me a glass of ice and filled it with water for me and said I filled it with water for you! She read my mind and knew without me saying. They serve lukewarm water and the a/c was on but was not on ..if u catch my drift. The front hostess was also phenomenal, I had reservation for outdoor seating but since she saw that the sun was like glaring, she asked if I wanted to change to inside. Very obliging and accommodating. Food: 5 stars, surprisingly good, right amount for us. I was full but I can see where other reviewers say portions are small. It's small if u're a heavy eater. But the quality is definitely there. Ambiance: trendy, high energy, casual vibes where u can lounge and have a beer while munching on fries...or u can choose to be poshy and have a glass of wine with a salad and Chilean sea bass. It's flexible to accommodate both as there are different sections. Parking: street metered 1 hour parking. 3 stars, not their fault but 1 hour is simply not enough. It can get super busy and the server can be pulled left and right, so cut them some slack during super busy hours. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended .

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    Magnolia House - Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:30PM. Enjoy $5 wine & local draft beers, $6 well drinks & $6 House Sangria, and more

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