My friend asked me about a place to take his mother’s friend for breakfast near Fairfax & Melrose. I did a search and quickly realized we have a lot of threads about a lot of area restaurants, but none that I can find about the area as a whole.
Here’s my list for this particular situation. Some I’ve been to, some not. I think he wants something respectable but not expensive. Any opinions or advice would be appreciated.
Sweetchick
Plan Check
Blue Jam Cafe
Taste
Wolf
Terroni
Yardbird - not exactly close but probably perfect.
That looks perfect for my crew / family. Good addition to the thread.
For this I need a nice, comfortable sit down with the basics. He’s looking for a place in that area because she lives there, not because she’s hip granny.
Blu Jam Cafe in Brentwood is totally swamped every weekend. I’ve been twice and found the food to be completely pleasant and totally unmemorable. It’s the kind of place I would take someone if I need something w/ fine service, a large and unchallenging menu, and a place that’s won’t break the bank.
Assuming the one in Hollywood is the same, it might work actually work very well for your friend (aside from possibly long wait time).
Third Sycamore Kitchen. Really good food all around, relatively abbreviated menu but covering options from vegans to meatarians, very casual, good sized heated patio with morning sun, good service and excellent baked goods. Their oatmeal is worthy of ordering at a restaurant.
I won’t be at the breakfast. Just looking for recs for a friend who doesn’t live in the area.
Thanks for the tip about Sweetchick. That explains why I’ve heard zilch about it.
I don’t think Cofax is sit down. She’s elderly and it should be as easy as possible. Come to think of it, Sycamore Kitchen isn’t sit down either, but it’s nice enough to keep it on the list.
Hey, what about Republique? The breakfast is really popular and not as pricey as the dinner. My kids & Co. love the breakfast. I still haven’t been inside the place.
