Madame Matisse

Located a couple doors down from Millie’s, which is usually mobbed in comparison, this tiny neighborhood café is best known for its all-day breakfast. Inside, a few tables and stools perched in the window are crammed into a well-worn space featuring high ceilings, exposed bricks and a compact kitchen close enough to hear the constant sizzle of the grill. The breezier seats are the two-tops lining the sidewalk outside, shaded by a striped awning and plenty of umbrellas. On the menu, breakfast favorites include French toast served with orange syrup, a ratatouille skillet of stewed vegetables…

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Look Good:: If you're dining on a Saturday, venture over to the farmers' market across the street afterward to walk off your meal.
Know Before You Go:: Once a popular corkage-free dinner spot, the restaurant is now closed at night, probably permanently.
Save Time:: This is a staple brunch spot for Eastsiders, and can get super packed. Arrive before 10am for a shorter wait time, while the Spaceland crowd is still sleeping.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“Intimate atmosphere, great food, love it!” “However, I like the location, its convenient for me to meet friends that live on the other side of town there.” “There is only room for about 20 people to eat at any given time, but the food is so good, and the ambience so inviting, you won't notice that the restaurant is rather petite.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“Save room for the warm flourless chocolate cake!”
drinks	66.66999816894531% positive	“haven't had any problems with cold dishes or bad coffee, but every now and then the food is kind of bland.” “The breakfast is always tasty and cooked right to order, and the coffee is yummy too.” “Their coffee is out of this world and the bacon is very tasty!”
food quality	79.40999984741211% positive	“The food was terrible again.” “Though I fit a party of 7 in for my birthday, and everyone loved the food, I wouldn't recommend the squeeze and the 99 cent store is a needed diversion from the long wait.” “My eggs benedict was excellent, and I could tell from the folk sititng next to us that the omlettes were pretty tasty too.” “Try the chicken sandwhich w/ the pesto & cheese or an omlette w/ goat cheese (the best quality goat cheese I've ever tasted).” “Amazing food & good service.” “highly recommend the Scottish Eggs with the fresh-squeezed orange juice.” “Great food, strange space” “Their coffee is out of this world and the bacon is very tasty!” “The breakfast is always tasty and cooked right to order, and the coffee is yummy too.” “Best salads - beet apple salad and endive smoked salmon.” “The menu used to have more variety (Sea Bass with Anise Confit got taken away last year), and it's not vegetarian friendly (at all), but the calimari steak is amazing and there are always daily specials.” “There is only room for about 20 people to eat at any given time, but the food is so good, and the ambience so inviting, you won't notice that the restaurant is rather petite.” “haven't had any problems with cold dishes or bad coffee, but every now and then the food is kind of bland.” “It provides unconditional good food and the staff is friendly and attentive.” “Frigging yummy!” “Now I know that silverlake/echo park isn't known for their taste in food so, granted, butl after a cold, tasteless omelet and equally cold, over cooked potatoes.” “Intimate atmosphere, great food, love it!”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The menu used to have more variety (Sea Bass with Anise Confit got taken away last year), and it's not vegetarian friendly (at all), but the calimari steak is amazing and there are always daily specials.”
overall	100.0% positive	“This is a great breakfast place.”
service	88.10000419616699% positive	“The staff is friendly and the patrons patient given the tight quarters.” “The service is attentive and friendly, but not pawing.” “The menu used to have more variety (Sea Bass with Anise Confit got taken away last year), and it's not vegetarian friendly (at all), but the calimari steak is amazing and there are always daily specials.” “They are actual nice people and not snooty actors trying out their "method" skills.” “It provides unconditional good food and the staff is friendly and attentive.” “There is only room for about 20 people to eat at any given time, but the food is so good, and the ambience so inviting, you won't notice that the restaurant is rather petite.” “Amazing food & good service.”
value	100.0% positive	“The mashed potatos are really good, vegetables crisp, prices reasonable.” “This is one of our favorite restaurants and well worth the Sunset traffic to get there at night.”
wait time	50.0% positive	“Though I fit a party of 7 in for my birthday, and everyone loved the food, I wouldn't recommend the squeeze and the 99 cent store is a needed diversion from the long wait.”

02/03/11

Great Breakfast

by Seininja

Like the place quite a bit, nice corner with a nice and cozy atmosphere. :)

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01/08/11

Wonderful Brunch, Staff and Food!

by mmematisseregular

As a denizen of Silver Lake, I adore brunch runs to Madame Matisse's. They have a wonderful staff, great Benedicts and are dog-friendly at the outside tables - they even let me get chicken in a to go container for my adopted shelter doggies! They have service to their exterior tables, so you needn't worry about tying your pet up until you run in to order and get your food. Their regular menu has something for everyone, and their seasonal specials never fail to delight.

Currently I am simply besotted with their Truffled Eggs Benedict - it is a special for now, but I can only hope it graduates to the regular menu. It makes my weekend to have a lazy morning walk to a pleasant destination, friendly staff, delicious fare, and an eye-opening espresso. I couldn't ask for more!

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06/16/08

Central to the Silverlake/Los Feliz breakfast scene.

by asp811

I like Madame Matisse, but agree sometimes it can be Miss. I haven't had any problems with cold dishes or bad coffee, but every now and then the food is kind of bland. However, I like the location, its convenient for me to meet friends that live on the other side of town there. The staff is friendly and the patrons patient given the tight quarters. Parking is the only continuous problem since this venue competes with other similar restaurants close by. I can say I like this place, and have no problem recommending it, but its not my favorite breakfast place in town.

Pros: Good food, conveniently located.
Cons: Bad parking kharma.

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04/21/08

Strike 2

by MantissX

After my second visit, still horribly underwhelmed by this restaurant. Now I know that silverlake/echo park isn't known for their taste in food so, granted, butl after a cold, tasteless omelet and equally cold, over cooked potatoes...i went back AGAIN just to be fair. Guess what? The food was terrible again. Okay, terrible may be a bit harsh but my wife ordered the berry pancakes and another omelet. Both freaking tasteless, the pancake in particular (although pretty) was just completely bland. The case is officially closed on Matisse for us. If the "taste" of your food is your prime directive, see you at The Griddle or Marston's.

Cons: Bad food on multiple visits

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03/16/08

Cute, cozy and sophisticated bistro

by greensubmarine

I love Madame Matisse. There is only room for about 20 people to eat at any given time, but the food is so good, and the ambience so inviting, you won't notice that the restaurant is rather petite. The breakfast is always tasty and cooked right to order, and the coffee is yummy too. I asked my boyfriend what he'd say about this restaurant -- he is a man of few words -- all he said was "GOOD!" So that sums it up!

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02/03/11

Great Breakfast

by Seininja

01/08/11

Wonderful Brunch, Staff and Food!

by mmematisseregular

06/16/08

Central to the Silverlake/Los Feliz breakfast scene.

by asp811

04/21/08

Strike 2

by MantissX

03/16/08

Cute, cozy and sophisticated bistro

by greensubmarine

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