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Vees Cafe

3.6 (76 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Large Roman Fettuccine
Julie T.

Vees Cafe - Charming Outdoor Garden Patio - This restaurant is a hidden gem with a beautiful outdoor patio that is peaceful, vibrant and perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner with options for everyone. I love that they serve breakfast all day so you can pick a combination of whatever dishes you crave. AMBIANCE Ideal for dates or catching up with friends. Also, during the weekdays it is a great setting to get some coffee, pastries and do some work and grab more food! It's so calming and it isn't overcrowded like LA brunch places. SERVICE Love the dishes and service. Nicolas and Fernanda were so sweet and created very warm, homey environment!! FOOD The food was soooo satisfying!! and I can't wait to come back to try more items on their menu from the chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, chorizo burrito, and pancakes to the other pastas and fish! We ordered the following: Pumpkin Latte - new and perfect for Fall Cold Pressed Juice (lemon, apple, beets, ginger) - so refreshing, healthy and a real treat yourself drink Paris French Toast (came with a side of bacon and eggs or you can sub with potatoes) - This is a restaurant house favorite and a must for brunch. Romano Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp - this was my favorite! The sauce was rich, creamy and delicious. Shrimp plump and juicy. I LOVED it. Chicken Caesar Salad with Avocado - a great option if you're going for something healthy Buffalo Chicken Wings - juicy and flavorful, my husband is the king of wings and he enjoyed them Onion Rings - these hit the spot and I would order a side of them again! PARKING Street parking was easy to find. Definitely check this place out and support local P.S. i just saw the review on the Groupon which gave this place 1 star and it's unfair. I have had such horrible experience with Groupon and they are shady and don't do a good job with their vendors. This review for 1 Star should really be on Groupon and not the hardworking people here.

This is wrong, the restaurant is still not honoring Groupons!
May..Lene D.

This cafe is a hot mess with their Groupon deals. I came on a Sunday to use my Groupon that was set to expire 9/24/25 and noticed a big sign on the register claiming they aren't accepting them anymore and to contact Groupon for a refund. Fare enough right??? Wrong! I put a claim with Groupon and got a reply back that there is an ongoing investigation for Vees. I get an email today saying they rectified the issue and Vees is honoring Groupons again. Wrong! Called the number to ask and the gentleman who answered said NO and they removed themselves from Groupon! Can someone just give me my money back?'!!! Also, even though I didn't get to use my Groupon, I did support the business by buying a pasta. It took a bit to get to me even though it was sitting at the counter for a while. The pasta was good, but the inconvenience would never allow me to come back! Can you please let Groupon know you are NOT honoring Groupons so I can get my money BACK please!

Strawberry Lemonade
Aaron O.

Vees Café is such a gem in the middle of DTLA. I'll mention this first, as it's super rare in DTLA - they provide free parking (!!!), which is a godsend here and immediately makes the experience more relaxed. You walk up to the counter to order, and since the menu is big, I'd recommend scoping it out beforehand if it's busy. The staff is helpful, though, and guided us through a couple of choices. We split a Strawberry Lemonade, which was super refreshing, and also had some of their infused water. For food, I went with the Vees Butterfly Pasta. It came with a rich, creamy sauce, plenty of fresh cheese on top, and shrimp that paired beautifully with the dish. The bread provided was delish and just right for soaking up the extra sauce. I loved the colorful little flower on top, too. Gave the dish a great extra pop of color. My wife had the California Wrap, which was light, fresh, and tasty, without being too heavy. She was also a big fan of the fries, which she said were cooked just right. Both meals felt satisfying and well-balanced. The restaurant itself has a laid-back, modern atmosphere that makes it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Service was friendly and attentive, and the whole place felt welcoming and clean. If I had one small suggestion, it would be to make pricing a little more visible, maybe with a wall menu or some printed menus up front for people to look through before ordering. That aside, everything was awesome. We are rooting for this place to keep thriving, and we will definitely be back to try more of the menu. Great vibe and great food in DTLA.

JUST PROTEIN PLATE
Iris G.

Love how secluded this place is from all the noise and heavy traffic of DOWNTOWN LA. Entry into the parking station is off of Figueroa. The venue will give you a validation voucher so you don't have to pay. This place is huge! And can accommodate about 50 people or more . Love that the place is quiet and the back music is not loud. I started my morning with the Just Protein plate and the chorizo panini. The just protein plate has grilled chicken breast and 5 egg whites with a side of fruit. I was left speechless at the quality and quantity of the food. Very much enjoyed their side salsa 10/10. The panini chorizo was also high quality. Literally blew my mind at how delicious it all was. I haven't had a chorizo panini anywhere else, so I can't really compared it or say I had better. However, it being my first I know it will not be my last. Lastly, the drink.... I was not impressed with the strawberry matcha. Felt it needed something just can't quite put my finger on it. Overall, service was amazing. Female cashier was polite and patient with our large group. The place was super clean and welcoming. I will return again.

Bailey A.

Another cute spot to duck into what is special about Vees is that the have a variety of food that they actually do well, & they can satisfy a sweet tooth craving or an urge to eat healthy & yummy at the same time I had banana coffee for the first time, WHAT have I been missing?! FOOD&DRINK: Mixed Berry Fruit Smoothie Banana Coffee Chipotle Chicken Sandwich Breakfast Burrito French Toast

Chilaquiles Verdes
MaryJane B.

Omg! This was the wordy experience. We went particularly because my daughter wanted a parfait as it was on the menu seen on yelp. But they didn't have yogurt. So we ordered something else. Like toast. The girl looked at me like I was crazy when I asked for a refund of my 15 dollar parfait. Then said she couldn't refund me. Then had to call a manager, to tell me he can refund me in maybe 2-3 hours or tomorrow!! Wtf? Needless to say I had to walk out with no refund and dispute with my bank just to save myself energy and to keep me from exploding. On an other note my chiliquiles were trash. The eggs weren't cooked all the way. And I picked at it and threw it away. Never again. Do not be fooled by the photos.

This is the side of "steak". If you look at the pictures on DoorDash compared to what you see in this photo you'll be blown away.
Hoot G.

I ordered food from here off DoorDash and it was so gross I couldn't eat it. The fruit with my classic breakfast was one sad strawberry, thinly sliced and thrown in a loose bag with four blueberries. The side of "steak" was so greasy it was leaking through the container, and the contents inside, not only looked nothing like the photo on the website, but I don't think could be classified as steak. The scramble I ordered with extra vegetables, came with no vegetables and looked like complete slop. Avoid this place!

Burnt plastic container, for nachos. LOL
Pete J.

Do not order their nachos. The soggiest, burnt, tortilla chips in LA. They also melted the plastic container they were served in, rendering them not able to eat. Plastic and hot soggy, burnt, tortilla chips....a genius must be in charge!

Hayden L.

I was meeting a friend for lunch who was staying at the Westin Bonaventure. There aren't too many lunch options open on a Saturday afternoon, so we decided to give this place a try. It was a very pleasant surprise! It's a large, clean cafe with many booths and tables on the ground floor of an office complex. There is 1 hour free parking in the garage with validation. We ordered the Chicken Greek Salad and Tuna Melt panini. Both were tasty and the portions were large. They also have a good selection of fresh juices and smoothies. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. The service was friendly and prompt. It's definitely a nice choice for breakfast or lunch in the downtown area, especially on Saturday or Sundays when not much else is open.

Vees Café is my new favorite spot in DTLA! Amazing food, excellent coffee, super friendly staff, and the vibe is exactly what you want when you need a break from the downtown chaos. Fresh ingredients, fast service, great music, and validated parking for over an hour. A true neighborhood gem -- I'm officially a regular now!

Jared F.

For what it is, it ain't bad. The food is about what you'd expect for a quick cafe in downtown. The place was pretty quiet when we went, so I'm not sure if it's a testament to other days. The staff were super friendly.

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Service is very slow waiting over 20 mins to have someone to come to table and over 30 mins to get the food and still haven't gotten it

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such yummy food and lovely ambiance. Will definitely be going back! The coffee and desert were both heavenly.

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and I got the opportunity today since my friend…read morewas in town and I wanted to bring her to LA! Parking can be validated if you park in their parking garage on the opposite end of their building, not the one across the street (we didn't know which one until the worker told us) You take an elevator upstairs and the first thing that stood out to me was the aroma and the interior. It was really high end and looked very sleek. It looked really sleep and it was nice and cool inside as well. Their decor was minimalistic which I liked and it made the space look bigger. Multiple seating indoor and outdoor! My friend and I ordered 2 matcha einspanner's and their spicy miso carbonara. We got our drinks pretty quick but had to go up to ask about our food which was sitting at the counter but we could of easily missed hearing our name being called. The matcha was the perfect sweetness to me so I give it a high rating and the Carbonara was nice and creamy and included bacon bits but I didn't really taste any spice. The workers were really nice and sweet and helpful as well! I would definitely love to come back to one day do some work and enjoy a good matcha Parking: 9/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Drinks: 9/10 Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Workspace: 10/10

I am so glad I was able to finally try this place and it is definitely worth the hype! There is an…read moreunderground parking garage, which they do validate, but my friend and I did get a little lost. There is an elevator that goes directly to AOU and a staff member was friendly enough to greet us in the elevator. As soon as we entered, we were immediately met with an open, modern, inviting space. There was plenty of seating indoor as well as outdoors. The cashier was also super friendly and even provided us with recommendations from their menu. We ordered the matcha einspanner, banana matcha cream, breakfast burrito, earl grey canele, and cinnamon roll. Everything we tried was delicious! Both matcha drinks were delicious and the banana flavor was not overpowering. The breakfast burrito came with two different salsas which were both so good! The earl grey canele was rich but the perfect amount. The cinnamon roll was also super soft and yummy! The menu is extensive so I definitely need to go back to try more! Can't wait to go back!!

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4.5 Yelp Stars *** Stopped by here to pick up coffee before…read morethe long roadtrip home to the Bay Area! This was one of the closer coffee spot with good reviews that I found near the kbbq place (Seogwan by Yellow Cow Kbbq) my family and I ate at for lunch. It was about 0.5miles (3 mins drive). The coffee shop is super large, bright, and has nice background music. There are plenty of seats for people to hang out or study. There are also street parking but can be difficult to cross the street due to cars driving by so quickly without a pedestrian crosswalk on one side. I ordered their signature drink which was the orange espresso tonic with one extra shot for my husband, and the double mango matcha for myself. Both of us really enjoyed the drinks, especially the orange espresso tonic. It was refreshing, clean, and easy to drink. Normally, they include double shots of espresso, which may have tasted stronger for me since my husband wanted three shots, and I usually stick with two shots. The double mango matcha uses fresh fruit syrup so the mango flavor was not too strong and my drink was very creamy due to the signature mango cream on top. Usually, I would enjoy a creamy matcha but it made me more thirsty on a hot day. The service took a bit of time since they had to mix my matcha the legit way with the bamboo whisk. The matcha tasted like premium, ceremonial matcha since it was stronger and authentic in taste. Overall, both drinks were enjoyable but if I had to choose one, I would go with the orange espresso tonic even though I love mango matcha!

The matcha latte is alright. For the price, I think I'd gravitate toward another café. It was $19…read morefor two matchas...that I didn't think tasted worth the price. Service was standard. If you plan to sit here, there's a one-drink-per-person minimum. The café itself is aesthetic and filled with natural light. The drink has that bitter matcha flavor, which I'm usually okay with, but this one wasn't very smooth. It left an aftertaste that I didn't enjoy.

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