Finally came here to see what the hype was about. This place is always recommended if you're looking for brunch in DTLA so came with my friend. Parking is basically impossible so we opted for valet parking (~$20) just to not deal with the stress. Came around 11 AM on a Saturday and line was out the door. We had to order first and then pay to sit in the inside area. There is a cafe area where you can get pastries. They all looked super delicious and my friend and I decided to share the tart. The interior is quite beautifully decorated and thankfully there's enough spaces so we were able to get a seat. They also have utensils and napkins conveniently located on the table. 1) Tart: 3/10 Expensive and not super delicious. Yes it was pretty soft but the crust was hard. 2) Kimchi fried rice: 6/10 Was the kimchi fried rice good? Yes. Would I order again for the price paid? No. While the flavors all complemented pretty well, from the sourness of the radish to the savory-ness of the beef rib, it wasn't anything life-changing. Definitely different from the usual kimchi fried rice at a Korean restaurant. Presentation was gorgeous but it was a tad bit spicy for me. It was really filling but again I did miss more of the kimchi taste but it was more pepper-y. I was able to just sit around without getting kicked out for ~2 hours. However due to the inrush of people, we were eventually kicked out which was fine. Glad I had a chance to visit but wouldn't really come for the food, maybe just the vibes. read more

Republique - Kimchi fried rice - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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if you're looking for a cute brunch spot in LA, try out republique near koreatown. The interior here is so aesthetically pleasing and their food is just as good as it looks. I got the ube and sesame pastries and the sesame one was my favorite because the flavor was so rich. I loved how savory the rice bowl I ordered was and you know you can never go wrong with a runny egg yolk. We're keeping the runny egg theme going with the eggs benedict which was a HIT!!! I also really appreciated how quickly the food came out. I am definitely missing this place when i go back to norcal. read more

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Republique Review THE FOOD: Republique absolutely delivers where it matters most--the food. The standout was the kimchi pastry, which was both inventive and genuinely delicious, not just creative for the sake of it. The quiche was authentic & divine. The viral potato pancake absolutely lived up to the hype, satisfying, and worth ordering. The kimchi fried rice was solid but didn't quite hit the same level as the others; it could definitely benefit from more meat to round it out. On the other hand, my husband couldn't stop talking about the croque madame, which was clearly a hit. THE SERVICE: This is a pay-and-seat-yourself setup, so don't expect traditional table service. That said, the system runs smoothly and efficiently. It's more casual and self-directed, but it fits the overall experience and keeps things moving without feeling chaotic. THE VIBE: Republique has a lively, bustling energy that makes it feel like a true destination spot. It's busy, a bit loud, and very much part of the charm. The atmosphere leans more toward upscale casual than fine dining, perfect for a relaxed but still elevated meal. read more

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First of all, the service was incredible here! Our server was so sweet. We were brought a complimentary corn soup and she overheard that we were celebrating my birthday and came with a honeydew sorbet that was to die for. Between me and two other girls, we split the little gem salad, arugula rigatoni, and Atlantic salad. It was delicious. Gorgeous inside. Parking was about $20 for valet, there was pretty much no street parking. And you definitely won't be spending anything under $60 if you go here but for a nice night out very worth it. Our server also gave us each a free baguette to take home!! read more

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This restaurant had been on my list for a long time, and luckily we arrived around lunchtime on a weekday, so there was no wait. The dining space was bright, spacious, and featured high ceilings, making it a comfortable spot for a date or a relaxed meal. The staff cleared tables quickly, so even if there's a line, I don't think the wait would be too long. The Basque cheesecake was a classic and rich and the most important is not overly sweet lol The Mediterranean Egg was also excellent. The sesame French bread was fragrant and perfectly toasted, and the Greek yogurt sauce with rosemary added a unique and refreshing flavor. The portion was generous and definitely satisfying! read more

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We came here for my birthday and we loved it! This is a great restaurant with phenomenal service, and the interior of the restaurant is nicely designed! It gives it a real classy LA vibe. Food was amazing! We had the braised shortrib, lobster pasta, pork belly and caviar, and I forget the other dish.. Also had Berry tres leches for dessert! Highly recommended! Street parking! read more

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It's not for no reason Republique was awarded with Michelin and prolly also first name LA peeps would call out when being asked top brunch place in town. I completely got the line in front almost always looked discouraging but this did worth the wait. Their brunch menu, their pastries and cakes line up, their gorgeous dining space; name it and they simply ticked all boxes. No single dish tried so far wasn't impressive. We're back to host our friend who's LA first timer last week and arrived there around an hour before lunch, when the line wasn't bad and moved speedily! Got their crowd's fave Maine Lobster omelette which might sound simple yet also simply outstanding with generous chunks of fresh lobster with lusciously creamy sauce. Having been a fan of their pastries since my week 1 moving into LA, I never skipped trying different ones when coming here. This time it's the seasonal Ube Coconut Almond Croissant, which I certainly fell for and still thought about. Pretty bold ube and coconut taste, but still let the almond being the star! read more

Republique - Ube Coconut Almond Croissant - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of the best bakery and brunch spots in all of LA! My husband and I visited on a weekend afternoon. The line looked seemingly long, but actually moved by pretty quickly. We were able to order some brunch foods as well as pastries in less than 15 minutes. This is a casual restaurant during brunch hours, in which you order first and then seat yourself anywhere. It appears to be more formal during dinner hours. Bakery: The pastries here are absolutely wonderful. No wonder there is always a line out the door for them. The Creme Brulee Bomboloni has a soft, pillowy dough and a rich custard that is addicting to eat. Furthermore, I was super amazed by the Almond Dacquoise, which was light and airy. It had delicious layers of buttercream and a pleasant nutty flavor. There are many more standout pastries, some of which are seasonal. I wish I could try them all! Brunch: We ordered 2 things from the brunch menu. First, the BLT Benedict is a creative twist on traditional eggs Benedict. I really enjoyed this version with bacon, lettuce, and tomato. The eggs were poached perfectly, while the hollandaise sauce was mouthwatering good. As for the Maine Lobster and Dungeness Crab Omelette, it was the best omelette I've ever tasted. Both the lobster and crab complemented the eggs and cheese wonderfully. Highly recommend both these brunch items! read more

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Visited this place on a recent Sunday morning. Parked in the lot adjacent to the establishment before the valet dudes even showed up. Got to the entrance about 25 minutes before opening hoping to avoid being in a long line, which I heard is pretty common here. Was pleased to see no one else waiting in line. By the time the place opened, there were only about a dozen or so people in line. Kind of regret showing up so early, but absolutely do not regret coming here. The selection of bakery goods here is pretty impressive. I could have ordered like two dozen things since everything looked so delectable, but I exercised restraint. Can't afford to gain too many more pounds. I ended up getting the cinnamon roll, traditional croissant, chocolate chip cookie, and bomboloni. At the register, I also ordered the short rib burrito and lemonade. I paid for my food right then and there, which I appreciated. That meant I could leave whenever I wanted once I was done eating. Anyway, after paying for the food, I was given a coffee cup with a number on it and informed that I could sit wherever I wanted. I could talk about how cool the interior looks, but you can browse through the interior photos and judge for yourself. I felt like I was in one of those themed restaurants at Disneyland. While I waited for the burrito at a table, I started trying out the baked goods I got. Man oh man. I loved everything I got here. The cookie was packed with chocolate goodness and had a wafer thin crispy crust that was amazing. The cinnamon roll, which had a crunchy and sugary exterior, was delicious. My favorite bakery item was the croissant. It was crunchy and flaky on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. There's no way I can go back to eating store bought croissants after this. The short rib burrito was a home run as well. It was so tasty. Loved that it had a slight kick to it. I should point out here that this is not one of those burritos you can grab and eat with your hands. You have to eat it with a fork and knife. Like an enchiladas. What makes this burrito distinctive is that it's got an egg on top of it, not inside it. This review is running super long even by my standards so I'll wrap it up soon. I have to mention that I even enjoyed their "lemonade." I'm not sure why they call it a lemonade when it tastes like blueberries and mandarin oranges, but who cares. It's refreshing as hell. One last thing to share. Just because you park next door and there's no valet guy around doesn't mean you get to park there for free. It's $14 whether you park the car yourself or not. Not sure how people can rate this place less than five stars, but everyone has their own opinion, heh. In my opinion, this is one of the best places around to have breakfast and that's saying a lot since there are a lot of great breakfast joints in the Los Angeles area. read more

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Tried Republique for the first time! Two of us had: arugula rigatoni $44 bucatini cacio e pepe $38 sparkling water $8 rodolphe le meunier butter $15 4 Kumamato $5 ea $20 2 cheeses $20 little gem salad $28 regalist pennsylvania golden chicken $72 remi jobard btl white wine $140 cuyama orchards apple tart $18 health LA 4% $16.04 Knocking off a huge star for the pasta. Big miss. Pasta was overcooked for both and a bit on mushier side. I did let staff know at the tail end of the meal for feedback. Bread was good! Wasn't charged for another one (but maybe it is included?) though the second one was on the burnt side. The chicken though! So good! Haven't had chicken like that in a long time. Everything else on the menu was good. Obviously on the pricier side meal, so hopefully the pasta is just a one-off. Server Bessie was great! We ended up parking on the street a few blocks down. read more

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​ An Absolute Masterpiece of a Lunch! ​My friend was visiting from New York, and I wanted to take her somewhere truly special for lunch. Since it was our first time at République, we didn't quite know what to expect, but we were completely blown away! From the atmosphere to the service and, of course, the food--everything was flawless. ​The Main Event ​Blueberry Pancake: My friend ordered this, and it was huge and incredibly delicious. A total crowd-pleaser. ​Filipino Pork Belly Adobo: I ordered this and was so impressed by how rich and deeply flavorful it was. Absolutely delicious. ​World-Class Service & Hospitality ​The service here is incredibly efficient, but what really made our day was the staff. Rambo took care of us and he was fantastic--so pleasant, attentive, and proactive with everything we needed. ​We also had the absolute pleasure of meeting the owner! It was so impressive to see her on the floor working just as hard as the rest of the team. She was incredibly nice and you can tell she truly cares; we watched her personally ensure the quality of the dishes was on point before they ever left the kitchen. That level of dedication explains why this place is so successful. ​Do Not Skip Dessert! ​Before you leave, you must hit the pastry counter. We grabbed a few things to try, and they were sinfully good: ​Kouign-Amann: Flaky, caramelized perfection. ​Basque Cheesecake: Rich, creamy, and beautifully baked. ​Chewy Chocolate Cookie: Perfectly textured and decadent. ​We had such a beautiful experience here. République lived up to the hype and then some. We will definitely be back, and we're bringing our friends and family next time! read more

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Parking is very weird. I'm not from LA so maybe valet parking for a bakery is normal? We opted to park a couple blocks out in the neighborhood. The building is absolutely beautiful- we picked up some pastries for some family we were visiting. Not sure if the $95 was worth it, the pastries were good but not exceptional. I could, however, eat that oatmeal cookie all day. read more

Republique has made me understand what it means to be top quality restaurant. Full disclosure, I am more of a 'hole-in-the-wall' type of guy, and I don't mean glory hole, although those are nice too. It's just when I dine at expensive restaurants, I usually look at the check, and say "HEY! That meal cost $130 per person?! Where did all the money go?!" Five years ago I took my soon-to-be-wife to this restaurant for her birthday and ordered the set menu and wine paring. The dinner was such a memorable dining experience, that it stood out in our memory as one of our best dates. Five years and two kids later, we decided to go back for my wife's birthday, because it had been a while, and this time there was a slip up with one of our dishes towards the end of the meal. The staff and manager, Julie, did everything in their power to make sure we left the restaurant wanting to come back. I'd never experienced a business so serious about retaining a single customer, in such a deft and personable manner. They were apologetic and kind without being over the top, and I was astounded at how well the business functioned in order to curate the customer experience. The service is unobtrusive but dialed in to the minute detail- every time we got up from our seat, we came back to a folded napkin. The servers were funny and helpful, but never disruptive. When we left the retaurant, the hostess opened the door for us. It's rare for me to talk about service more than the food, although the food was top notch (the lobster pasta and baguette are nearly flawless), but that's the impression Republique has left on me. When I got the check, I looked at it, and said, "Wow, that's a steal." So whether you're into hole-in-the-walls or glory holes, know that when you go to Republique, you may buying more than a dinner, you might walk away with a lifelong memory. read more

Republique - baguette with pea soup - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ube Brioche (8.5/10): the brioche was super caramelized on top and the ube was a nice addition. Very impressive pastry! Black Sesame Mochi (6/10): nothing too impressive here. Tastes pretty average Baguette (5/10): not memorable. Bread was pretty average. Kimchi Fried Rice (6.5/10): not as good as the adobo, actually. Less flavor in the rice and it felt lacking somehow. Short rib was decent. Adobo Fried Rice (7.5/10): actually delicious! I was surprised to see a French restaurant serving Filipino food. The chicken was very tender and savory Brioche French Toast (7/10): pretty good. Nothing mindblowing. Breakfast Sandwich (8.5/10): actually surprisingly good. Looks very simple, but super flavorful. Loved the sausage. The interior of this place is very cool! Feels like you're dining in a mansion. read more

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Came here for dinner with my mom and sister and it was a cute restaurant. The food was great we shared the short rib, lobster pasta, and tuna tartare which was good for 3 people! The vibe of the restaurant was really cute too. The waitress was also so kind and also from houston so we bonded about that! I definitely wanna come back and try more of the stuff on the menu bc everything sounds great + everything we got was delish read more

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A surprise for me...we were driving to the Farmers Market when ny friend stopped here. . I'm a newbie to this Michelin 2025 restaurant...my friend was well acquainted and even got the warmest hug from the beautiful woman at reception, which meant I got a welcome hug too and a selfie. The service is exceptional...our servers worked like a team to 1. Make sure of my allergies. 2. Double check on my alcohol preferences. 3. Gave excellent advice coordinating our food so we could dine leisurely and still make our special screening. SERVICE 10/5. TRULY top notch on making our meal a delightful relaxing even pampered experience. FOOD: I let my gentleman friend choose but I insisted on the risotto with truffles. Omg, the server who brought the dish shaved off a lot of truffle, real truffle...it was amazing creamy yumminess... ive only seen a real truffle on a nature doc or a food show.10/5....also impressive was something simple, yet sublime, the baguette 10/5... good butter, we with a dollop of salt on the side....this warm European style bread was soft inside crunchy on the outside, a meal in itself. If nothing else order it!!! The food that made me happiest....the baguette, the risotto, the onion tart., the mocktails, the free amuse bouche and the free sple cocktail. and the service. AMBIANCE...had a New York vibe, but not pretentious...really neat skylight above, rows of pendent lighting in the front of house, varnished picnic tables adjacent to the open kitchen....and a lovely space in back that was romantic and intimate while still being open....I felt so special. Thanks and it wasn't even a special occasion. Just an ordinary evening out, made extraordinary. Thanks Republique. Thanks to my friend Alan. read more

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I just moved to the area and was thrilled when I saw République was walking distance to me. République is busy more times then not. And for good reason. It's recognized by the Michelin Guide and you'll see why when you visit. It's a beautiful open sunlight restaurant that has a big dining room filled with seating. I've only been in the breakfast/lunch service and you will wait in line to place your order. There are a bunch of delicious pastry options to choose from while in line. After you order, it's opening seating so you can sit wherever that's open. I've order the Koshihikari rice and the quiche from the pastry case. The rice is great, my boyfriend loved it! It's very flavorful and satisfying. The quiche is delicious and they rewarm it perfectly, the crust is perfect and flaky. I've gotten both the Vietnamese latte and the café con horchata. They are both okay, nothing out of this world. However, they do have other drinks that I do want to try. Like I said, they have a wonderful pastry case with plentiful of options. I've only tried the dulce de leche pound cake and it was fantastic! It's definitely a new favorite spot that I will be coming back on repeat. So much more to try! read more

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Came here for a date night with my husband, and was completely blown away! I am so happy we finally were able to dine here. The ambiance, service, and quality of food were all 10/10! We ordered the blue fin tuna tartlet (packed with flavor in a tiny handheld tart!), baguette and butter (the world's SOFTEST bread!), yellowtail tartare (the zest!!! was def my fav), duck (so tender!) and the Campanelle pasta. We also got a side of fries that was so savory! To finish, we got the strawberry tiramisu, which was to die for. The service was quick, friendly and so thorough. We left feeling so full, and so excited to come back again! Would love to try the brunch sometime. Tip: valet parking for dinner hours is a standard rate of $17. read more

Yes, I know it's a fancy place. Yes, I know a lot of people go there just to take Instagram pictures but the food is legitimately good I mean really good. The interior is also classic French cafe and feels like they used french street views inside of the building. Friendly, well spoken staff, they clearly knew their food. Its an open kitchen and you can see the big grill. Yes, it's expensive but it's not overpriced. This is a great place to treat yourself or your loved ones..! can't believe I'm saying this, but the duck was better than the beef steak. The french fries were crispy pieces of perfection. The croquette was a crunchy morsel of bacony fat and potato. The tuna and caviar was my least favorite skip it... But then again, l've never been blown away by caviar. read more

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My friend says this is one of her fave foodie spots. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. They were on the Michelin guide and have a bunch of yummy looking pastries. I ended up getting their quiche slice and banana croissant thingy to try. The quiche had a buttery flakey crust with super creamy rich savory eggs and a good amount of spinach. My friend said it's the best she's ever had and she wasn't wrong. The croissant was nice and crispy flakey caramelized and buttery and had a soft gooey sweet yummy bananay middle. This place is kinda pricey but tastes good so it's lowkey pretty good. Quiche $8 Banana danish $5 Paid: $14.85 read more

Republique - Instagram/YouTube/TikTok/Yelp/Google Maps: @AC9MOO - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This has been on my list for quite some time, and I'm so glad we were able to check it off. Even on a Wednesday morning, it was so busy - I can only imagine how packed it gets on the weekend. We ordered the following: Iced latte (standard, nothing amazing) Cheesecake (so moist and delicious) Banana cream pie (husband preferred this - it was good, but the crust was a little tough) Short rib burrito (super flavorful) Potato pancake (we both loved this one - such a creative and beautiful dish) Lobster omelette (husband's favorite, but I prefer a Benedict) Steak frites (solid, cooked perfectly) We were able to snag street parking, but again, it was a weekday. Would love to come here again (but never over the weekend). read more

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Went here for dinner. It was very expensive for what you get and I felt it wasn't worth the price. There were some good items though. The good - baguette with butter was surprisingly good - yellowtail tartare - gem salad - tomatoes were good - duck - good flavor and good texture Meh - agnolotti - truffle risotto was a tad salty - sirloin - the beef itself was good, the other things were a bit salty around. - the chicken was recommended, but I found it incredibly normal and not worth the high price. read more

this spot has been on my list of places to try for a while and i finally had to chance to try it! the line seemed pretty long but it went by really quickly, i think we waited around 15-20 minutes. you order first and then it's open seating. i ordered the: potato pancake kimchi fried rice caramel banana pudding bread with vanilla cream short rib burrito my favorite was the potato pancake, i loved how crispy the pancake part was and it paired so well with all the toppings, very creative and unique dish. i also really liked the banana pudding bread, it was crispy and soft and had a really great banana flavor which went well with the vanilla cream on top. the burrito and kimchi fried rice were just okay, the meat was rlly tender for the fried rice but the dish itself doesn't rlly taste like kimchi fried rice. overall loved the vibes and ambiance of the interior and i would come back for the potato pancake and to try other desserts read more

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Food is good but Terrible service, no one brings water after 20min sitting down. When you ask them for water they first ignore you then they tell you it's coming you need to wait literally You pay first then you find a table yourself maybe that is why the waiters don't give a shit read more

Went to République on La Brea and Wilshire and really liked it. The place is beautiful and has a great vibe, but it does get pretty busy. The pastries were amazing...definitely the highlight. Food overall was good, though a bit pricey for what you get. I'd come back, especially for the pastries. read more

Republique - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Loved the food and ambiance. Found quick street parking on Memorial day weekend at 9am. Iced almond milk latte with light honey was excellent. read more

Republique - Mediterranean eggs and Croque Madame - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We finally were able to try Republique! Arrived around 10am on a Saturday and waited about 20 mins to order. When we left at 11am, the line was triple the length (come early!). Pastries 10/10: WOW, they can't go wrong. We tried multiple and we couldn't get enough What we ordered from best to worse: 1.Breakfast quesadilla: basically the French version of a Oaxacan tlayuda. The cauliflower was such a tasty twist to what could have been a basic dish. It was loaded with flavor and was a very good size. We ended up sharing it! 2.Mediterranean eggs: probably the most unique egg dish I've tried. Taste was 10/10, but the portion was very small. It was two eggs in a puddle of yogurt which tasted amazing but left us wanting more. 3.BLT Benedict: the least memorable from what we ordered. Still had fresh ingredients and tasted lovely but was pretty basic. Wouldn't order again. As expected, the ambiance was amazing and made us want to hangout and just enjoy the space. Such a beautiful building with lots of LA history. read more

Republique - Croissant, guava brioche, raspberry bun - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've had this restaurant on my try list for a very long time and this recent weekend I was able to take my wife here as she also was heavily interested in this restaurant. First impressions from us is that the wait time can be a bit off. We expected to wait about 30 minutes to an hour on a busy weekend (lunch hour) but we waited only about 10-15 minutes to get seated. PARKING: No designated lot, recommended to park in nearby residential streets (free) and take a walk over to the restaurant. For first time diners, this is a order then sit down type restaurant. With an amazing display of pastries along the way before taking your order. There's a booth window outdoors with a different line outside for ordering pastries only. With plenty of diners around, we thought it would be difficult to find seats but it was easier than we thought with plenty of diners going in and out of the restaurant after their meals. Also pretty nice that there's plenty of seats in the restaurant along with counters seating as well. Our first time visit consist of two pastries orders: - Creme Brulee Bomboloni ($4.50) - WOW, this is literally a mouthful of creme brulee BOMB. The cream absolutely melts in your mouth and it's full of flavor from the shell and the cream. Not very pricy and definitely worth a try. - Almond Dacquoise ($7) - This is by far the best pastry I've ever had. While the looks can deceive you, the pastry is soft and similar to a souffle style dish. Love the flavoring blast as you taste the pastry. Very well presented and definitely a pastry that you could get addicted to. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Brunch items ordered: - MAINE LOBSTER AND DUNGENESS CRAB OMELETTE ($28) - Classic omelet dish, filled with gruyere cheese, spinach, hollandaise sauce, and a side of sauced salad. Presented super neatly, eggs were cooked perfectly and cut very easily. The salad complimented the omelet extremely well. Not very salty, would say that you can't really go wrong with this dish if you're having a hard time deciding what to order. Simple and delicious. - BLT BENEDICT ($25) - Similar to the omelet, this was super flavorful. Full of ingredients that include bacon, avocado, arugula, balabrian, sauce, and a poached egg. Loved everything about this benedict, very savory, and not very salty considering the ingredients. Highly recommend if you want a fast bite. Overall, a wonderful restaurant, amazing brunch spot. Love the interior as they have a open kitchen, and it's pretty interior with their medieval modern styling. Love how spacious it is even when it's packed. Amazing food and service. Only con is that they don't take reservations for their brunch but they do for their dinner times. Different menu than brunch so my wife and I will definitely be back in the future to try their different menus. read more

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I had high hopes for this place, but I think it's a bit overhyped and overpriced. I ordered the little gem salad, and there were just way too many grapes, walnuts, and goats cheese - not enough actual salad. My cup was also dirty, to the point where I should have asked for a cleaner one, but the service was lacking. There weren't any waiters who checked up on us during the meal, so we had to go up and ask for to-go boxes. I don't understand how some restaurants can expect tip when there's no service whatsoever. If you're ordering at the cash register, restaurants shouldn't expect a 20 percent tip - it's not full service. The only highlight of the meal was the cappuccino, but it couldn't redeem the rest of the dining experience. read more

This place is very popular so expect a line and a bit of a wait. But the line goes reasonably fast and despite the number of people you can generally find a seat. The skylights make for a very pleasant morning dining experience with wonderful natural light without three wind or weather. I ordered the Croque Madame wondering, how good can a ham and cheese sandwich be? The answer is, pretty damn good! The gruyere cheese is fantastic, the chopped ham was the perfect amount and the fried egg on top was just decadent! More places have to copy this! My wife had the lobster omelette and it was also very good. The flavor was mild but very nice. The Belgian waffle was fine ... But not as special. Warning: the valet parking is $14, which is pretty steep if you consider that you're probably only going to be here an hour or so. The one thing I would change is the choice of drinks. If you don't want coffee you can have ginger ale or lemonade. That's it. Would it really kill you to offer some diet Coke? I had the ginger ale and it was just too much. I had to water it down to make it drinkable. I was considering dropping down to 4 stars for the drinks and parking ... But this is about food so I kept it at 5. read more

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Parking lot is tiny and valet parking is pretty much mandatory You walk in and get funneled into the line of ordering desserts while you browse through the daily fresh made breads and cakes. At the end of the line, there's two kiosks that will take your order. My wife and I went during lunch time so it's cafeteria style seating and you get a number sign after you order and the servers will bring your food to you. The basque cheesecake was the most memorable item here and most other items on the menu are ok/above par. The ambiance and the decor is what really draws people in. For dinner service, reservations are required! read more

I came here for a birthday brunch with my friend on a Thursday afternoon. Seating is first come, first served, but we found a spot within about 5 minutes. You order at the front and they bring the food out to you, which worked out smoothly. We shared the ricotta toast, and it was amazing. I never had anything like this before. It truly melts in your mouth. I ordered the regular breakfast (minus the bacon, subbed for avocado), and my friend got the steak. The fries that accompanied the steak were the most crispiest flavorful fries I ever had. I felt bad I kept picking at my friends fries. We also picked up a scone and a cookie. Everything was absolutely delicious, incredibly fresh, and full of flavor. One thing I have to highlight is the French baguette with the butter and jam. OMG... SO mouthwatering. I would honestly come back just to buy a jar of their preserves. The pastries were wonderful, and my Vietnamese coffee was perfect. To top off the experience, I even saw a comedian there and got a selfie with him! The vibe was awesome, the food was fantastic, and the service was great. I'd love to come back for a weekend brunch. Highly recommend! read more

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My sister and I took our cousin out for a late birthday brunch. The line was really long but went by pretty fast. Whether you're want to purchase some pastries or order some food, you'll need to fall in line regardless. While we were in line, of course we ordered some pastries: seasonal bread pudding, berry tres leches cake, creme brûlée bomboloni, pandan cookie, and spinach tomato quiche with caramelized onions & cheese. As for brunch, we ordered a brioche french toast, lobster omelette, Filipino adobo fried rice, and chicken & biscuit. For drinks we ordered a carafe mimosa and iced ube coconut matcha latte. While we looked for an open table to sit down. My cousin noticed one of our water drinking glasses was damaged so we flagged a server/busser. They mentioned it was the way the glasses were stacked and he proceeded to put his finger in the glass to show us the glass did not have any shards. Furthermore, he never gave us a new glass and was very rude. We had to flag another busser to get a new cup. Regardless of the mishap we encountered with the glasses, the food was extremely amazing! Each entree we ordered had their own unique flavor and taste. Would definitely come back although I hope not to encounter the same problem with glassware. read more

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Had an end of year date a couple of weeks ago. The ambiance was beautiful, even though we waited a little bit to be seated for our reservation. Andrew D. was our server, and he went over the menu and concept, along with giving some recommendations. To drink, my fiancé had the Skyduster IPA and I had their passion fruit cocktail. Both were delicious. We ordered escargot en croute as an hors d'oeuvres, kurobata pork belly as a second course, then I ordered the venison with peppercorn jus and my fiancé had the halibut. A complimentary cup of mushroom soup was also served. We also got a baguette with the butter, and I selfishly ordered more bread so we could take it home with the butter. All of it was delicious and unique, but they all felt familiar in the best way. The mushroom soup was a stunner, and my fiancé (who usually resents mushrooms) really enjoyed it. Our favorite dish was the pork belly; it was interesting because usually we eat crispy pork belly, but the textures and flavors of the dish were decadent but light. We would definitely come back for another special event. We had an amazing time and this meal will stick with us for a long time. read more

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This place is a must go. The variety of flavors and things to order is awesome. Everything I ate was so freaking delicious and done so well. I wish I got some pastries they all looked literally insane and perfect. You have to get the French Toast. I have never thought that I would have a life changing french toast but bro. That French Toast is insane. Its so soft and bouncy all the way through with a light crisp and an INSANE flavor. The other best thing was the Kimchi Fried rice. Literally the best fried rice I have had. The beef in it fell apart in my mouth. Everything else was 1 step above great and the worst thing I had was a 9/10. The highlight of the chicken and biscuits was the corn stuff it lays on top of. It's sweet and you haw to mix it with the egg, bacon, and chicken you get. The place is definitely crowded and you will have to wait in line. It took us probably 10-15 minutes to order and the line was way out the door, so they move fast. read more

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Had a great experience here. Food and service was good. The price was high but this is a high end French restaurant.

Great food! Folks taking orders were so kind and helpful. I ordered the lobster omelette and do not regret it. It was delicious! It came with a side salad that was fresh and tasty. Unfortunately, I finished my salad before taking a picture of my plate. I like the seating area. It's naturally lit and very clean. Restroom was also clean. I'm looking forward to returning and trying more items on the menu but have to be mindful of the cost. Omelette $28 Smoothie $10 + tip/tax Valet parking $14 + tip Easily a $65 breakfast for two items. read more

Republique - Lobster Omelette - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The croque madame was exceptional: the sandwich had a perfectly crispy crust and was filled with plenty of Gruyère cheese and fresh, non-deli looking ham. The salad on the side was refreshing as well. I also got the coconut cake with yuzu cream I think: it was pretty good, had a slight lemon flavor and not super sweet and had a lot of fresh coconut. You order at the front cashier and then find your own seat, which I prefer to waiting for a seat and server. It makes it pretty casual overall too, but most people seem to be dressed more smart casual than anything. Very good, looking forward to coming back. read more

Republique - Coconut cake with yuzu cream on top I think. - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Must have brunch spot when you visit LA! No reservations, must stand in line, order first, and then find a table. Worth the wait. Ordered the brioche french toast (best french toast I've had), the french omelette, and the Shakshouka. Great ambiance, and super enjoyable vibe overall. read more

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My first visit to Republique was a disappointment. Our entrees were unremarkable, the drinks tasted basic, and service was downright disappointing. I doubt I'll be giving their breakfast another shot. The long line and difficult parking situation on top of our lackluster experience pretty much seals the deal. We ordered the Short Rib Burrito and Adobo Fried Rice. The short rib was tough and the fried rice didn't taste like adobo. For such a well reviewed and renowned restaurant, our entrees were not up to par. I'm not sure if our interactions with the staff were influenced by the fact that we came in the day after thanksgiving, but everyone seemed to hate their job. We were really excited to finally try Republique after all these years, but our visit left us disillusioned. read more

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