George Oh
Came here for dinner on a Thursday. The food is great, the owner is VERY knowledgeable about wine, and the atmosphere…well, you know how sometimes there are layout and furniture choices that you KNOW an investor would not like because it wouldn’t be optimized for the mass market, and are only there because it gives you an idea into the owner’s tastes? And how it feels more like you’re at a party at someone’s apartment, or some random corner cafe in the cool part of Paris?
Yeah. It’s neat.
… morePoch Blanco
Luv this place! A hidden gem in the heart of DTLA. The new owner, Matt is a lovely host. They have a great selection of imported and interesting wines and beer. Cheers
… moreAlexis Pfeffer
Lovely “outdoor” patio that create an ideal ambience for a French cafe. Only open for brunch over the weekend. The quiche had a delicious crust and it was accompanied by a frisee salad with a nice vinaigrette. Very kind service. Would love to come back for dinner.
… moreKarly S
The pictures don’t fully capture the essence of the entire restaurant. Stumbled upon this place while being scared away by Blue Jam Restaurant’s 1 hour wait for brunch on Sunday morning (few doors down of this place). Talk about getting lost! Once you enter the white, drawn curtains….you are in France. You will be greeted by a kind, French bartender that will walk you through their extensive French wine list (reds, whites, and rose), cheese platters, or even brunch if you arrive by 3pm on the weekend! We ordered of their brunch menu: $12 Francine which is a beautiful presentation of two over-easy eggs, buttered toast, side of fresh bananas and strawberries lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar. I’ll be honest, the portions are very French and not large whatsoever (like you may need to grab a cheeseburger shortly after). To drink, we ordered a $4 latte and their must try $5 Tea Mariage Marcol Polo which is a black tea with fruity undertones. The tea is exquisite and had soft hints of fruit to stimulate your tastebuds. They offer 25 tea packets for $30 inside to take some home to savor another time. We didn’t get to try their French wines, but will definitely venture back to this lovely spot soon. Great location for romantic date, informal business meetings, or even group meet up.
Despite the complaints, I didn’t mind the restaurant selling material goods. There are various art pieces, clothing, backpacks, and other trinkets sold. All of the pieces are made by French artists and placed in clever nooks to blend in with the vintage decor of the location.
… moreRodrigo “funning”
Mainly a wine spot but I got a cappuccino here and it was good(lots of froth, good temperature, descent flavor).
Great ambience and the indoor seating feels super homely and a great spot to take a date. I’d definitely come back here for the wine and I’ll reupdate my review.
… moreMarlene Kirsmel
French wine bar in DTLA – definitely a hidden gem tucked away in a mall (?) entrance but absolutely worth the visit. Well-curated wine list, almost exclusively French staff who will charm you away with their wittiness and hospitality. We specifically enjoyed the scallops with black truffle and the garlic bread (sorry but it’s too die for). Can also recommend the escargot if you enjoy the texture – the taste was on point. Would definitely recommend for a laid back dinner vibe with friends
… moreLaurence Faguer
Fantastic evening yesterday at Garçons de Café, downtown Los Angeles, for a special event with Chef of Cafe Leza. Whenever you come, you will find a curated selection of French wine (and wine from all around the world) and the owner, Mathieu, will help you to pair it with delicious cheese and charcuterie plates. No wonder it is called « your extension living-room ». I will come back!
… moreG. Christensen
Really charming and especially good wine. The man behind the bar recommended well at first and then betrayed a distinct lack of interest. Was he yawning as he poured? I think so. So we ended up with some expensive fruity things which rushed us out. Generally took 10-20 to walk over to our table. Snacks were presented well, however. Delicious little pickles…
… moreSarah Eum
great spot and great service. the indoor decor is so cute and the wines were really good. definitely coming back to become a regular here.
… moreJustin G
We organized an Apero Francophone here for the Bastille day and it was just a great night.
The bartender and owner was overwhelmed with how many people we brought but kept it up all night. Kept their calmed and served out orders one by one.
Beautiful little parisien bar in Los Angeles!
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