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(323) 662-7927
1710 Silver Lake Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90026
34.089483
-118.268398
Neighborhoods: Silver Lake, East LA
Price:
$
Last updated 6.17.10
Category:
Bread Manufacturers, Bakeries, Wholesale Bakers, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Business Breakfast, Outdoor Dining
What People Are Saying About The Back Door Bakery & Cafe
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
In Short – This informal walk-up encourages four-legged customers with doggie treats and water bowls. The human-friendly menu offers more than just baked goods, and everything from soups to the chunky ketchup is homemade. The main draw is breakfast, particularly the fluffy omelettes and huge quesadillas, both with fresh fruit, lightly fried hash browns and freshly baked rolls. For lunch, the grilled cheese is a local favorite. Snack orders include chocolate-chip cookies, sweet potato muffins and buttery croissants.
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- While the restaurant accepts only cash from non-locals, Silver Lake residents can write checks.
- Know Before You Go:
- The cafe doesn't offer free refills, but you will get a discount: A coffee top-off costs 50 cents.
- Where to Sit:
- The shady sidewalk tables are prime dining spots, where patrons conduct business meetings, work on laptops or just hang out with their pups.
| drinks | 87.5% positive |
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| food quality | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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| value | 0.0% positive |
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02/24/08
GLAD IT"S CLOSED!
by bduck at Citysearch
SO glad it's closed! It was seriously the worst place EVER IN THE HISTORY OF PLACES TO EAT. I CAN'T BELIEVE I AM TAKING THE TIME TO WRITE THIS!
11/02/07
Excellent baked goods; Friendly staff and patrons
by fiestascramble at Citysearch
I love going here on the weekends with my dog. There's a bowl of water sitting out for doggie customers even. It's really small, but perfect for a quick bite. I don't tend to order their hot breakfasts, although I do highly recommend their hashbrowns. I typically order a pastry, a coffee (not the best espresso drinks, but ok) and read the Onion on their patio.
10/01/07
Not good first impression
by babshappy at Citysearch
My first visit to the bakery to check out the baked goods, specifically, I was looking for a cupcake. There was only one customer in there - even though I heard this place gets crowded in the morning. She took her time and the gentleman behind the counter didn't acknowledge me. He was slow to complete her order.
The selection was very poor. I picked up a carrot cake cupcake instead, which wasn't that great. The other goodies, like croissant, looked quite good though. The menu looked fabulous so I am returning within the week to sit down and try the breakfast menu.
I'll report back on my second impression!
- Pros: menu variety
- Cons: price on cupcake!
01/16/07
thumbs down on Styrofoam
by alarmist at Citysearch
best coffee but sometimes they burn the espresso if it's a new person.. yikes!
good service days/bad service days.
worth the long wait on weekends..? sure!
pastries: thumbs up
breakfast / lunch / dinner: okay and over priced.
Styrofoam?? still haven't figured out why a decent place such as this hasn't
realized that it's bad for their image. oh well.
- Pros: coffee, baked goods, good music while you eat.
- Cons: Styrofoam, long lines on weekends,
11/04/06
Too long of a wait...food not that great
by ashuri at Citysearch
Ok so you can bring your dog...and???...We waited over 1 hour for our food last Sunday, by the time it came I was greatfull for anything...I think they should hire a few more servers...Don't go here if you are really hungry..EAT BEFORE HAND!!!
The Details on The Back Door Bakery & Cafe
Place Categories:
- best coffee
- famous fruit pancake
- not too small plain croissant
- good homemade food
- delicious place
- wonderful pastry
- worst place ever
- great salsa
- good service
- best interesting pancake
- not best espresso drinks
- great hashed browns
- great homemade ketchup
- highly recommend hashbrowns
- very good means
- best damned pastries
- excellent baked goods
- great breakfast bakery
- quite good other goodies
- delicious grilled fruit
- wonderful croissants
- order hot breakfasts
