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    Pico Cafe

    3.0 (123 reviews)

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    PICO CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Horrible coffee and service. I won't be returning.
    Royce Y.

    Worst place ever. Over priced regular coffee and bad service. First the lady helps the people behind me, then tries to help another table and leave me the one one standing at the counter. Yes, there was only 2 people in line. Oh, and it's a extra 40 cents for using your card. Save your time and pick another business.

    Hearts of palm salad

    Great portion size and great service. They really took care of us. They have a lot of menu options here too. It's pretty casual here.

    Shakshooka ,Fettuccine Creamy Rosa , 12" Spicy Tuna Sub,Side of Avocado , serranos
    Nizy E.

    This is the best place ever came on a trip from Vegas and Decided to try new restaurants so I found this one on Beverly Hills food quality is great service is the best can't complain about anything so if you guys come to Los Angeles this place is a must

    Grilled veggie salad and Greek toast
    Ashlyn M.

    I think I enjoy the idea of pico cafe more than the actual experience of dinning at pico cafe. The food is affordable, they have a large variety of dishes to choose from on the menu, they offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and happen to be walking distance from me. However, this is more of an illusion. The restaurant is normally dirty, I've been sat at tables and had to request they clean them more than once. The food is normally a let down, today I got a grilled vegetable salad with goat cheese and a Greek bagel. The grilled veggies were cold, they didn't bring out the garlic toast the salad comes with, and the Greek bagel was a sad thin mess at room temperature. The service is an issue as well. Most servers will argue with small accommodations such as a different cheese, or avocado on the side. The servers are hard to find, you will most likely have to go in and get your server when you need to order, or get your check. Because they are a kosher restaurant, in a neighborhood where the majority of people keep kosher they get business. This place is great for picky eaters, or to accommodate a larger party. If this were a non kosher cafe they wouldn't have business at all. There isn't much appeal to a place that is dirty, has poor service, and below average food. Why do I keep going back? Only because of friends in the area who want something simple like soup, or coffee mid day. Both my company and I normally agree that eating there was a poor decision. Yet we are clearly masochist and continue to dine there again. Pico Cafe, please change this, so I can change my review and rave about your improvements. I want to like your establishment!!

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    Great coffee and really friendly staff. Best to get there early as it gets crazy in the super busy season.

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    Good food. The atmosphere is OK. I love their Shamshiri Soltani beef.

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    Their split pea soup is vegan and tastes great. I wish they would have more vegan options.

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