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    Virgil Cafe

    4.6 (70 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jim B.

    Location is at the North end of LA there is a small parking lot and parking stalls out front. Depending on the time and day the parking can be a little challenging. I was heading to a morning doctors appoint and coming in hot, coming from Riverside and wanted a breakfast burrito so as always, I went to Yelp for help! Virgil Café came up for my best breakfast burrito in town! I was able to go online ordering a Famous Breakfast Burrito to go which was very easy to order. It came with eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, salsa and cheese. When I arrived at the restaurant there was parking right in front and I walked up to this storefront business and was warmly greeted and said I was here for a to go order in which I discovered my order was all ready and hot. I saw a few inside seating tables and the ambiance was casual and clean. This burrito lived up to its name the "best"! It was big stuffed full and perfectly balanced between the meat, potatoes and eggs. Some places try to overload the potatoes to cut cost but not here. I highly recommend Virgil Café for your next breakfast burrito, if you want the best and famous! I will be back in LA for a couple of more doctor visits and will definitely pick up a Famous Breakfast Burrito again.

    Arpineh E.

    Second day in a row. Ladies at the front are the nicest and we were greeted nicely. Food is delicious and they gave us smoothie to try. Nice clean space, and wait time for food is low. Will be back soon

    Carne asada burrito
    Jade L.

    The food here was wonderful! The service also great, the server was very friendly. I appreciated it extra because I was (sob) not with my sibling. The ambiance also very clean and nice. I'm not sure if they had a bathroom but if they did I couldn't find it and was too cowardly to ask as I was all on my lonesome. Alas alas. I walked here from an LACC parking lot so I'm not sure about the parking here.

    Welcome to VIRGIL Cafe. #bnwphoto #easthollywood
    Carl N.

    A brilliant NY philosopher once said "Life is not about finding yourself but finding a good food and coffee." - Carl N. :D Virgil Cafe is a modest corner breakfast cafe that offers traditional Mexican cuisine with bold flavors as well American cuisine delights with comforting classics such as burgers, fries and crispy sweet waffles. They are located on Virgil and Melrose ave in Virgil Village in East Hollywood. Its interior and exterior layout design was plain but the culmination of this review doesn't end here. They offer salubrious food and fresh juices on their menu. We came here as first time customers. We perused their menu; I decided to have a Veggie Omelet and a Cubano espresso. I liked the food was fresh and warm which is a perfect match for my espresso drink. Staff were affable, warm and professional. Service was on point. Atmosphere was quite relaxing. Prices were fair. Free rear parking lot and street public parking are available. Collectively, this is a great breakfast cafe spot in this hipster neighborhood. Overall, I enjoyed their food and coffee as well as their service. I will definitely try their juices.

    CHILAQUILES BREAKFAST BURRITO, FRENCH TOAST COMBO, SIDE OF HASHBROWN
    Jairo C.

    This is my second time coming here. I really like their breakfast burritos. I got the red chilaquiles burrito. Not to spicy, but still vsey delicious and big. My friend got the french toast combo, she enjoyed her french toast and everything that came with it. My one complaint is that you have to pay to add meat to the chilaquiles burrito so i might not get that one as often, when i come back even though it was really good! The people working here are nice and welcoming. It wasn't to busy, which was nice cause they answered all our questions and didn't have to feel rushed. There is street parking in front and theres a little parking lot next to the building. They do have a couple of small table you can sit at outside, but it is kind of a busy street so we sat inside. It is a somewhat small space, but plenty of tables. The space isnt really decorated much so not really a place you would go for aesthetic. You are definitely coming for the food as it should be. I can see this place getting way more popular and eventually needing to expand or find a bigger location once it does. Definitely thinking we have found our after work breakfast spot.

    CHILAQUILES with chicken
    Marcus L.

    The chilaquiles here is solid. Pretty nice spot overall with coffee options too. No bathroom though! Food: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Experience: 4/5

    Chilaquiles rojos with chorizo, CHILAQUILES with green sauce, and a torta

    Food was incredible, servings were large! My friends and I went on the weekends at about 11 Aam And it was easy to find a seat. I felt it was expensive at first when I was ordering, but the serving justified it. We all liked our food!

    VEGGIE OMELETTE w SIDE OF HASHBROWN & SOURDOUGH TOAST
    Tyler S.

    Perfect mom and pop spot for a traditional breakfast. Food was amazing. Service was outstanding. Good atmosphere to start the morning routine! This is a sleeper!

    Not many here.  Missing out
    Danny M.

    Almost" perfect. Had a chicken pesto sandwich that had great flavor, balance ingredients, and nice soft foccacia bread. The salad also had a nice balance of ingredients. Why not five stars? Could have been just a tad more pesto sauce, and the chicken (although tasty) was a little skimpy on portion size. Otherwise, a nice lunch experience.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Gary B.

    If you're ever going to sqirl and don't want to wait in the long line go across the street and get yourself an even better (and even a bit cheaper) breakfast at Virgil cafe. It's super lowkey (for now) but everything I've had it spot on and much more elevated than you would anticipate from this little cafe. The breakfast burrito has your standard ingredients but it's done absolutely right. I love the whole potatoes inside. Also, the chilaquiles with steak... holy s*** Last but not least I'm also into their espresso brown sugar latte. They also have a bunch of fresh made juices and smoothies that I've yet to try but they're on my list! Great new addition to the area.

    The beautiful and delicious quesadilla plate. Such rich flavor from the salsas too!
    David B.

    Everything I've eaten here has been top notch - the burritos, chilaquiles, quesadillas, clearly made with care, always beautifully presented. The juices and coffee-based drinks are also fresh and delicious. I aim on working my way through the whole menu when I saw the table next to me last time get the tortas. SIncere and friendly family run place with a great neighborhood vibe. I really wish you were open on Wednesdays! Not sure why anyone would wait around for Sqirl when Virgil Cafe knocks it out of the park.

    Photo speaks for itself
    Brandi L.

    Not sure where to start. Food, service, fresh juices, or the parking lot!? Everything was amazing I got the pancake combo and matcha latte 10/10 And it isn't crowded. I think I'll keep this little gem to myself

    ICED BISCOFF LATTE

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    9 months ago

    That was the best cheeseburger I've had in a long while. OMG that cheeseburger was freaking amazing. I will be back soon for sure.

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    11 months ago

    Amazing breakfast burrito. Make sure you are hungry !!!! You can totally share that burrito.

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    9 months ago

    This place is DELICIOUS!! Amzazing costumer service and let's not forgot about the fire playlist they have !

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    11 months ago

    So far best restaurant on that block. Good parking and good service. Food is real good! Price is right! This is the new go to spot!

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    1 year ago

    Yummy. Sparkly clean. Local. Always nice. Also...they have fresh juice at probably the best prices in LA

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    Outstanding food and the coffee is awesome. Great neighborhood spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Great service as well!

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