Update 8:
Thanks to the FTC Pie Signal (thanks @PorkyBelly), we decided to stop by Republique. 
Social distancing was nicely maintained with markers on the ground and you could scan the QR Code on the ground for a menu (on your phone).
Republique has opened up a new Outdoor Patio area that’s nicely prepared, so it’s not just a few tables thrown outside.
Their wonderful Pastry case:
Berry Cream Croissant:
This is probably Republique’s best Croissant we’ve tried so far. Their plain Croissant and other varieties we’ve tried in the past are not their strong suit. But with this new creation, the Croissant is moderately flaky, filled with a tasty Choux Creme and fresh Market Berries.
Matcha Tea:
Brown Butter Apricot Cake:
We hadn’t tried this before. It was tasty, moist and light.
Mixed Berry Crostata:
Delicious mix of bright, sweet Farmers Market Berries.
Strawberry Passion Fruit Cream Pie:
And the new variation on Pastry Chef Margarita Manzke’s Mango Passion Fruit Cream Pie, now with Strawberries. We were so excited.
First, Republique is using Tamai Farms Strawberries (not Harry’s Berries). But it’s understandable given how cost prohibitive Harry’s Berries are.
Second, full caveat, Strawberries are my favorite fruit on the planet.
Taking a bite:
Fragrant sweet-tart, the Passion Fruit Curd is the dominant flavor, but the Tamai Farms Strawberries still pair well here. It’s tasty, but once you have Harry’s Berries Organic Gaviota Strawberries, it’s hard to go back.
This was tasty, but not as good as Chef Margarita’s legendary Mango Passion Fruit Cream Pie.
The Mango Passion Fruit Cream Pie is just a beautiful pairing of ripe, sweet, tropical Mango and the delicious Passion Fruit Curd. Here the Strawberries were OK, sweet-tart, not very aromatic, but still a good Pie overall.
Breakfast Sandwich (Pork Belly Sausage, Mayonnaise, American Cheese, Fried Egg):
Wow, this was an outstanding Breakfast Sandwich! 
Soft, freshly baked Housemade Brioche Bun was pliant, pillowy, with enough structure to hold up the fillings through the last bite, the perfect Sunny Side Up Egg (look how beautifully orange the yolk is!), melty Cheese, but it’s their Housemade Pork Belly Sausage that was the star, juicy, porcine, not too dense, savory, so good! 
I think we like Gjusta’s Breakfast Sandwich a touch more, but this was quite good, and we’d be happy to eat this again.
Republique
624 S. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: (310) 362-6115