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    Poached Kitchen

    4.1 (126 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    House Benedict
    Gabriel M.

    Cool little spot, have tried a few different things on the menu and so far the huevos rancheros, breakfast tacos, and eggs Benedict are the standouts. All the servers here are very prompt, the place can feel kind of hectic at times because of the tight spacing between seating but it's a welcomed addition to Whittier.

    Salmon Benedict
    Amber G.

    This is an order at the counter and go sit style establishment. They will bring the food out to you. It is a bit pricey, but the food was delicious. I tried the birria Benedict and it was a large portion, great flavor, and a hint of spice. My husband tried the salmon Benedict and really enjoyed it. My favorite was the seasonal waffle. It was amazing. Perfectly sweet, and had a great texture balance. I would go back to that alone. Service here was also great. Food did not take long, and we were checked on a couple of times.

    Valeria F.

    Delicious food and great service. We were seated outside immediately. We had hoped to sit indoors, as there appeared to be available seating both when we arrived and when we left, but we were told that only outdoor seating was available. The food was excellent, and we enjoyed our visit overall.

    Chia latte
    Jennifer W.

    It's my second time here and the atmosphere and the service is still so great that deserve 6 stars. My son ordered the chai latte hot (yes, i made him) and he loves it. It is so flavorful with the right kick of spice with wonderful aroma that he finished it before me. I love my salted caramel latte with good balance for the creamy and sweet sense. We share the chicken and waffle and house Benedict. We are not really a fan for the ham part of the Benedict and hash brown has mild cheese flavor and taste good, but i will choose salad next time because I really love that last time. Chicken strip is very crispy and the waffle is in its perfect balance between fluffiness and cruschiness. Will definately come to try their steak breakfast next time.

    Strawberry Matcha
    Shannon S.

    I'm so glad Poached is now in Whittier. Their food is always delicious and every bite is perfect! I've had their house Benedict and today I tried the Smoked Salmon Benedict and had to get the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, for the table, which are sublime.

    Black beans, chilaquiles with sunny side up eggs. Matcha latte iced!
    Lindzy G.

    Food here is always made fresh. The ingredients to my breakfast chilaquiles (green) are all cooked to perfection and more than enough for a perfect serving! Black beans that come with my meal are just the right side to this meal and you can get your eggs made to your choice. Service is frequently offered at table and the ambiance to my choice outside dining is so beautiful and welcoming. I give this breakfast location a HUGE must try! Thank you for always making my breakfast special and inviting. Definitely coming back!

    Dolce de leche latte
    Samantha S.

    Excellent experience - can't believe how fast the food came out and how good it was! Dulce de leche latte was a tasty as the foam was beautiful. Churro waffle was yummy, and the Brunch Burrito was awesome with the short rib and green tomatillo salsa. Servers were all very nice and helpful. Will definitely be coming back.

    Matcha Latte
    Shelly H.

    Poached has such a cute and refreshing brunch vibe -- clean, new, and bright. We arrived right around opening, and I loved the casual ordering style: order at the register like a café, grab a number, and choose your own table. We tried the classic breakfast plate with bacon, potatoes, and scrambled eggs, along with their seasonal Pumpkin & Pear Cream French Toast. The breakfast plate was large, filling, and nicely presented. The French toast was delicious and the pear was perfectly juicy, but there was a slight aftertaste from a sprinkle of seasoning (maybe nutmeg or cloves) that I personally wasn't a fan of. Service was also fast and friendly. Even though it's a more casual setup, they checked in on us regularly to make sure we were doing okay, which I appreciated. I also ordered a green tea matcha latte -- 10/10. So good. It is on the pricier side for brunch, but honestly that seems to be the norm these days. I'd definitely come back, just maybe not super often. Overall, a great spot for a cute brunch outing!

    Classic Waffle
    L A.

    The food is delicious! Didn't need to add syrup to the waffle, it was already sweet. Didn't care for the coffee at all, it is way too strong :/ My husband traded his coffee for a hot chocolate and loved it. Not too sweet. Only thing I would change is the coffee brand.

    Veggie omelette
    Lucas L.

    The food was amazing will definitely comeback after my trail and the lemonade was satisfying

    One part of the menu
    Lesly R.

    Amazing morning family date. We enjoyed our visit but there were a long wait. When we finally got in we order at the cashier first and then they give us a table number to sit on. We found ours and enjoyed a fresh cup of cool water. Staff were friendly and helpful. There's plenty of parking space as long as there's movement happening otherwise, there's no parking haha. We did go in a Sunday Morning so that would explain a lot. We liked our visit and we enjoyed the time. Overall was good.

    Silvia G.

    First time trying Poached. Order at the front counter, take your # & find a seat /table. Some tables had a RESERVED sign ‍ Ordered Salmon Benedict w/hash browns 7/10 towards the benedict because the wilted /wet taste to bite from the greens was pretty gross! The hash browns 9/10 Fresh Orange juice 8/10 Scrambled eggs were delicious! Lemon ricotta pancake was 5/10 taste was similar to reg pancake (no hint of ) Ambiance was inviting & cute! They are going to need black out shades for when the sun is out because where we sat, it was way too hot by the window.

    E T.

    I am a returning customer because the food and service are excellent. Everyone that reads this review needs to stop here and try anything on their menu. So delicious!!! It's a nice relaxing place to hang/eat with friends or family. Ambiance is friendly. Outdoor seating available for those of us who like open air.

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    The food and service was amazing. Very friendly staff and beautiful dining area, definitely coming back!

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    7 months ago

    The service here was great. We had the chilaquiles and they were delicious! I definitely recommend this place.

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    Bark Coffee

    Bark Coffee

    4.5
    (244 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $

    the coffee here is great! I love coming to this place. I finally figured out I can get my old…read moreStarbucks order here (I don't visit startbucks anymore). This place is always clean and service is always fast! Love going here after my old man walks and or heading to work. My order incase y'all wondering: Large iced cold brew, Sugar free vanilla, oat/almond milk (depending on my day) and cinnamon powder.

    I've been coming to Bark Coffee in Uptown Whittier for a while and generally like supporting local…read morebusinesses. Recently I noticed a review mentioning that the younger employees sometimes struggle to keep up during busy periods and occasionally mess up orders. Unfortunately, I've had a similar experience more than once. To be fair, everyone makes mistakes, and working in customer service isn't easy. But after enough incorrect drinks, forgotten modifications, and inconsistent quality, I finally reached my breaking point. Ironically, I should probably thank Bark Coffee. The repeated order issues were the final push I needed to buy my own espresso machine. After spending some time dialing in my grinder settings, shot times, and technique, I'm now making coffee at home with a level of consistency and quality that honestly exceeds what I was getting during many of my visits. So thank you, Bark. You inadvertently inspired me to learn a new skill and save a little money in the process. Will I ever come back? Probably. If I run out of beans, need caffeine while already on the road, or don't feel like making coffee myself, I'll stop by. But for the foreseeable future, I'll be enjoying LARP Coffee from my own kitchen, where the barista never gets my order wrong. Wishing the team the best and hoping they can improve consistency moving forward.

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    Ice matcha latte and caramel iced coffee late
    Ice matcha latte and caramel iced coffee late
    The usual, Tiramisu Latte
    The usual, Tiramisu Latte
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    Big Black Coffee
    LFTD

    LFTD

    3.9
    (495 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    LFTD recently made an announcement that they are being evicted by their landlord and will close…read moredown this brick-and-mortar location by the end of this year (December 29th, 2025). A week before the announcement was made, I came here to try their famous blue tortilla breakfast burrito. [Parking]: There's a free public parking structure located one block away from the coffee shop (6738 Comstock Ave, Whittier, CA 90601). [Atmosphere]: Super crowded on Sunday & I was not able to find a place to sit. I ultimately ordered my breakfast burrito to-go. They also have a section of cafe that sell vintage clothing. [Menu]: For the signature breakfast burrito, they actually have 6 options - classic breakfast burritos (bacon - $16.50), Prime Steak (grass-fed prime steak $20.50), the Ultimate Burrito (grass-fed prime steak + avocado + bacon), Chilaquiles ($15.50), Chorizo ($16.00), and Vegan ($16.00). They also sell their cold brew cafe de olla in giant plastic bags that look like IV drip bags at the refrigerated section. [Ordering]: Customers can order at the cashier counter or order via kiosk (they use Toast). I reviewed their breakfast burrito options at 12 PM and they ran out of classic breakfast burrito. I ended up with prime steak breakfast burrito instead. Unfortunately I waited 45 minutes before they had my order ready and I could tell other customers were not too patient with their orders as they kept walking up to the pick-up counter & checked the ordering status. *** Prime Steak Breakfast Burrito (grass fed prime steak, scrambled egg, Monterey Jack cheese, crema, pico de gallo, tri-colored peppers, hash browns - $20.50): Unlike other breakfast burrito I have had at other places, this breakfast burrito had blue tortilla. The portion was a bit smaller than I expected, but chewy steak + crispy hash browns + roasted peppers + red salsa = one delicious and s-tier tasting breakfast burrito. *** While LFTD serves one of the best 5-star worthy breakfast burritos I have ever had in LA + Orange County, I have to take off a star due to extremely long wait time on food order. Please do yourself a favor and place an online order at least 30 minutes ahead of time if you want to try their breakfast burritos ( https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/lift-6701-greenleaf-ave ).

    Nice neighborhood coffee shop. Plenty of tables and chairs…read morethat complement the chill vibes. The baristas all look like they are having a good time, and it reflects it in the coffee and food. The strawberry matcha is a solid choice, as is the classic breakfast burrito; the tortilla is made with blue corn.

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    Open early on a Sunday
    Open early on a Sunday
    Cappuccino & Iced Americano.
    Cappuccino & Iced Americano.
    Left: Iced chai latte with hemp milk and a touch of cinnamon. Right: Iced latte with hemp milk

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    Left: Iced chai latte with hemp milk and a touch of cinnamon. Right: Iced latte with hemp milk
    Ethnos Coffee

    Ethnos Coffee

    5.0
    (51 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Ethnos is an amazing coffee cart located inside of the Original Flower Market in LA…read more I came to the flower market in LA to purchase flowers for my wedding. I stumbled upon Ethnos. While there were quite a few orders in front of me, the barista worked hard to make sure my drink was made. I did wait about 15 minutes for my coffee but I was worth the wait. I ordered an iced horchata latte. The latte itself had a good balance of flavor and is perfect for someone who does loves caffeine, but not the overbearing coffee flavor. Ethnos is located in the flower market, so it can get busy on weekday and weekend mornings. We did not have to wait in line, but did wait for our coffee. There was only 1 barista working, but he did a fabulous job. Ethnos is a MUST try place in the flower market. Enjoy a nice latte while buying beautiful flowers!

    Ethnos Coffee came to two of my company events recently, so I got a chance to try them. They had a…read morenice portable setup at each event. I was surprised on how efficient they were despite serving a very large group. It takes a few minutes for them to make the drinks. The first time I tried the sweet cream cold brew. And the second time, I tried the salted caramel latte. The cold brew was just what I needed to start the event. At the second event, this was more of an outdoor setup. It was a very hot and sunny, so I got the an iced salted caramel latte. This was on the sweeter side, but exactly what I needed to survive the heat. Fingers crossed that they continue to come back! I'll definitely give Ethnos Coffee a visit if they have a brick and mortar in the future.

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    Custom Branded Cups and Sleeves
    Custom Branded Cups and Sleeves
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    Latte
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    Maverick Coffee

    Maverick Coffee

    4.8
    (106 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Before coming into this coffee shop, I didn't even realize there was such a thing as a Seoul latte,…read moreso I felt obligated to try it. I'm really glad I did because I think this just became my new go-to coffee order. I'd describe the Seoul latte as almost like a cousin to a Vietnamese iced coffee. It's lighter and slightly less sweet, which I personally really enjoy. Before trying this, my usual go-to was the Cubano con Leche from Tierra Mia. That drink is delicious, but it's very rich, creamy, and caffeine-heavy -- almost more of a dessert coffee to me. I usually only get it sparingly because it can feel a bit heavy, especially on busy days when I want something lighter. This Seoul latte feels like the perfect addition to the rotation: sweet and flavorful without being overpowering, and much lighter overall. The location itself is also really unique and stands out from the street. The interior has a cool aesthetic with a bunch of biking merchandise throughout the shop. My only wish is that there was a bit more patio covering outside and maybe some seating in the front, although there are plenty of places to sit inside.

    The place was super cute, I thought it had a really nice vibe…read more The Dirty Thai was so good! I enjoyed the sweetness of the Thai tea and the coffee taste of the espresso shot. But the Matcha latte was not the greatest...tasted like milk, light in color, and had barely any flavor of Matcha. I do hope in the future the Matcha gets better. Overall not too bad :)

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    Entrance on Whittier and Santa Gertrude's
    Entrance on Whittier and Santa Gertrude's
    Hot vanilla latte
    Hot vanilla latte
    Strawberry Match Latte

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    Strawberry Match Latte

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