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7169 Beverly Blvd
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Years in business

Established in 2004

Hours:

Monday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Last updated 10.14.11

What People Are Saying About Cayenne Cafe

Featured Review

Martha Burr

Contributor

In Short – This bright, cheerful Mediterranean cafe attracts an eclectic Beverly crowd for all-day breakfasts, sunny lunches and lively Middle Eastern dinners. Stamped metal lanterns hang over the large sidewalk patio; inside Casablanca fans, oriental silk pillows, candles and fountains lend a romantic feel. The menu conjures Morocco, Tuscany, Greece, and Persia. Pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and salads include touches of aioli, tapenade, stewed plums and walnuts. For dinner, choose from a large selection of Middle Eastern appetizers, pomegranate chicken, pastas and kabobs.

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
Fridays and Saturdays feature a live belly dancing show. Dinner reservations are required. Thursday nights offer live music, with walk-ins accepted.
What to Drink:
A unique Middle Eastern beverage called Jallab--mulberry juice and pine nuts--is a specialty, as well as white Turkish coffee with milk and cardamom.
The Extras:
Hookahs can be enjoyed on the sidewalk dining area nightly.
The Extras:
Hookahs can be enjoyed on the sidewalk dining area nightly.
When to Go:
Fridays and Saturdays feature a live belly dancing show. Dinner reservations are required. Thursday nights offer live music, with walk-ins accepted.
What to Drink:
A unique Middle Eastern beverage called Jallab--mulberry juice and pine nuts--is a specialty, as well as white Turkish coffee with milk and cardamom.
ambiance
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. The food, service, and ambience are all wonderful!
  2. Nice area, decor and service but mediocre food
  3. We definitely enjoyed the restaurant overall and suggest it as a fun different place to go to.
  4. (try the King Tut Wrap), the ambiance comfortable and welcoming, prices were in an average range and overall quality was high.
  5. The ambience is great (nice, yet comfortable) and the service was outstanding.
  6. Cayenne has super friendly service and a clean romantic, cozy feeling that hooks you the second you walk in.
  7. If truly spectacular food, a great atmosphere and a fun, friendly staff are things you look for in a restaurant, then Cayenne Cafe is your place.
  8. If you're looking for something in LA that has great food, reasonable prices, and a nice atmosphere, you should definitely try Cayenne.
  9. was a regular customer with my friends for quite some time, felt the food was alright (no NYC) and enjoyed the atmosphere.
  10. Nice atmosphere, good food, good prices!
  11. great ambiance, amazing food, wonderful service
  12. had been there for several great breakfasts and one fun, exotic dinner.
  13. delicious, ecclectic menu and warm, unique atmosphere
  14. If very delicious food, a great atmosphere and a fun, friendly staff are things you look for in a restaurant, then Cayenne Cafe is your plac.
  15. Quick service, great food, cool atmosphere.
  16. After having dined at (and being disappointed by) numerous trendy L.A. restaurants, it's refreshing to find a place with a friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere and absolutely great food.
  17. After reading the glowing reviews (which I'm now positive are fakes) I decided to take my girlfriend here, hoping for an evening filled with romantic ambiance and top-tier cuisine.
  18. The food was excellent; service was warm, friendly and efficient; atmosphere was relaxing; lots of food variety on the menu; and they have the most interesting bathroom!
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. We order desserts there very often.
  2. Each day, you get to try the home-made special deserts if you have the room for it after a satisfying meal.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Delightful teas and coffee brews are also a specialty.
  2. Best hummus, garlic fries, Moroccan mint ice tea and warm hospitality
food quality
89.80999946594238% positive
  1. After reading the glowing reviews (which I'm now positive are fakes) I decided to take my girlfriend here, hoping for an evening filled with romantic ambiance and top-tier cuisine.
  2. One of our favorite places to eat, great food!
  3. If truly spectacular food, a great atmosphere and a fun, friendly staff are things you look for in a restaurant, then Cayenne Cafe is your place.
  4. There were lots of unique ingredients to choose from, my goat cheese, red pepper, purple onion, smoked turkey scramble made my day.
  5. If very delicious food, a great atmosphere and a fun, friendly staff are things you look for in a restaurant, then Cayenne Cafe is your plac.
  6. Their hummus is the best I've ever had, their salads, sandwiches and dinner fare are fresh, inventive and always tasty, and their unique breakfasts are a welcome change from traditional (and heavy) egg and meat and starch breakfasts.
  7. My boyfriend even commented that he has not had such amazing Middle Eastern food since his grandmother used to cook it for him.
  8. The food was excellent; service was warm, friendly and efficient; atmosphere was relaxing; lots of food variety on the menu; and they have the most interesting bathroom!
  9. They even have steak that can give the best steakhouse in town a run for it's money.
  10. went here recently with some friends, and halfway through the meal, we ended up ordering more plates because the food was so delicious!
  11. The menu is great and full traditional mediterranean dishes.
  12. The waitstaff is quick and friendly and the owners, Sam and Noura, are always there to make sure that the food that comes out of the kitchen is of the best quality everyday, all the time.
  13. Friendly vibe and great food
  14. The sauce is so yummy I ask for extra even though they give you plenty!
  15. If your GF doesn't like tipping, take her for take-out or for fast food.
  16. The food is very unique and has something that everyone can enjoy, and the prices are great (especially for LA).
  17. Nice area, decor and service but mediocre food
  18. The breakfast potatoes were awesome, prepared with really flavorful spices and a great Cayenne House Hot Sauce on the side.
  19. We shared two salads which were fresh and flavorful and really filled us up.
  20. Some of the best food in Los Angeles!
  21. great food; great service!
  22. The value is great and food is excellent.
  23. For lunch, it's always hard to choose between the sandwiches and the salads (and I've never been a salad guy, but this place has changed my outlook); and the trend continues at dinner with even more options, each masterfully prepared with fresh, highest q
  24. The food is so great you can't wait to come back.
  25. Amazing, authentic Middle Eastern food
  26. Best hummus, garlic fries, Moroccan mint ice tea and warm hospitality
  27. must say they have an excellent chef because the salmon had some amazing flavors with a very delicate and refined mix of spices.
  28. It's the best breakfast food ever!
  29. This restaurant is definitely the best Middle Eastern food I've had in LA.
  30. The food was perfect.
  31. but everything on the menu (salads, pastas, steak, etc.) is great!
  32. Great salads, soup, and a variety of signature items, all made with fresh ingredients.
  33. Each day, you get to try the home-made special deserts if you have the room for it after a satisfying meal.
  34. The food is delicious!
  35. Another great thing about Cayenne is that if you have friends who aren't in the mood to try something exotic they've got great gourmet hamburges, pizza with a twist, wraps, pastas, steaks to satisfy everyone.
  36. And make sure to try to Chicken Pomegranate or, if it's a special for the night, the Lamb Tagine, definitely their best two dishes.
  37. was a regular customer with my friends for quite some time, felt the food was alright (no NYC) and enjoyed the atmosphere.
  38. service/food. The belly dancing and ethnic music added a nice different element from the usual.
  39. What I got was tough, overcooked salmon served on a sloppy bed of flavorless couscous dry enough to cause dehydration, and hummus that tasted about one notch down that bought at Trader Joe's.
  40. Other great dishes to try are their smoke turkey plum sandwitch, and the plum chicken.
  41. Nice atmosphere, good food, good prices!
  42. If you're looking for something in LA that has great food, reasonable prices, and a nice atmosphere, you should definitely try Cayenne.
  43. delicious, ecclectic menu and warm, unique atmosphere
  44. The menu boasts an assortment of yummy apps,hearty salads, specialty pizzas and amazing main courses at super-reasonable prices.
  45. Very cute, low-key place in a prime spot and the owner/manager and servers were great and attentive to our group of 5, which is a rare combination in L.A.. Meanwhile, the food was just good but not great.
  46. It offers a pleasant variety of dishes that appeals to most palates.
  47. great ambiance, amazing food, wonderful service
  48. After having dined at (and being disappointed by) numerous trendy L.A. restaurants, it's refreshing to find a place with a friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere and absolutely great food.
  49. The fries that come with the falafel are also excellent!
  50. Quick service, great food, cool atmosphere.
  51. I've never tasted salmon like this in my life, I think its Cayenne's unique blend of spices that creates the magic with this dish.
  52. The food, service, and ambience are all wonderful!
  53. My friend ordered his favorite dish Moroccan couscous.
  54. The wait staff is attentive and the food has been delicious both times.
menu variety
96.14999771118164% positive
  1. My husband and I have been coming here since soon after they opened several months ago and have absolutely loved everything we've had here (we've tried over half of the menu).
  2. Breakfasts have huge portions and are reasonably priced (as is everything on the menu).
  3. Great salads, soup, and a variety of signature items, all made with fresh ingredients.
  4. great place for lots of healthy and flavorful menu options.
  5. The breakfast menu is my favorite.
  6. The menu is great and full traditional mediterranean dishes.
  7. Yes I am partial to this place because it has so many great vegetarian options!
  8. delicious, ecclectic menu and warm, unique atmosphere
  9. The menu boasts an assortment of yummy apps,hearty salads, specialty pizzas and amazing main courses at super-reasonable prices.
  10. The food was excellent; service was warm, friendly and efficient; atmosphere was relaxing; lots of food variety on the menu; and they have the most interesting bathroom!
  11. It offers a pleasant variety of dishes that appeals to most palates.
  12. but everything on the menu (salads, pastas, steak, etc.) is great!
  13. For lunch, it's always hard to choose between the sandwiches and the salads (and I've never been a salad guy, but this place has changed my outlook); and the trend continues at dinner with even more options, each masterfully prepared with fresh, highest q
overall
100.0% positive
  1. great place to chill and eat
  2. If very delicious food, a great atmosphere and a fun, friendly staff are things you look for in a restaurant, then Cayenne Cafe is your plac.
  3. It's a good place to try items that aren't normally available at the Beverly Blvd. lunch places.
  4. If truly spectacular food, a great atmosphere and a fun, friendly staff are things you look for in a restaurant, then Cayenne Cafe is your place.
  5. was thrilled to find it to be such a great place.
  6. So we went in and then decided this is going to be our new favorite restaurant in town!
  7. great place for lots of healthy and flavorful menu options.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. The food is so great you can't wait to come back.
service
91.30000114440918% positive
  1. The wait staff is attentive and the food has been delicious both times.
  2. Worse yet, the waitress hovered near our table, continually inquiring whether or not we were going to stick around for the "fabulous" belly dancer that would soon be arriving.
  3. The food was excellent; service was warm, friendly and efficient; atmosphere was relaxing; lots of food variety on the menu; and they have the most interesting bathroom!
  4. Very cute, low-key place in a prime spot and the owner/manager and servers were great and attentive to our group of 5, which is a rare combination in L.A.. Meanwhile, the food was just good but not great.
  5. The owner gave a warm greeting and the waitress was kind, efficient and anticipated our every need.
  6. Nice area, decor and service but mediocre food
  7. service/food. The belly dancing and ethnic music added a nice different element from the usual.
  8. our server is always very friendly and attentive and the dining space is set up really cool!
  9. If service is bad, one should leave no tip and tell the owner the reason.
  10. Cayenne has super friendly service and a clean romantic, cozy feeling that hooks you the second you walk in.
  11. The happy chipper waiter told me since its Thursday night, there would be Flamenco dancing starting in 30 minutes.
  12. Quick service, great food, cool atmosphere.
  13. The ambience is great (nice, yet comfortable) and the service was outstanding.
  14. great ambiance, amazing food, wonderful service
  15. The service has been great every time I've been there.
  16. Friendly staff and great service.
  17. If truly spectacular food, a great atmosphere and a fun, friendly staff are things you look for in a restaurant, then Cayenne Cafe is your place.
  18. The food, service, and ambience are all wonderful!
  19. great food; great service!
  20. Cayenne Cafe provides this rare blend of friendly neighborhood restaurant without falling into the "ethnic" trap.
  21. After having dined at (and being disappointed by) numerous trendy L.A. restaurants, it's refreshing to find a place with a friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere and absolutely great food.
  22. If very delicious food, a great atmosphere and a fun, friendly staff are things you look for in a restaurant, then Cayenne Cafe is your plac.
  23. The waitstaff is quick and friendly and the owners, Sam and Noura, are always there to make sure that the food that comes out of the kitchen is of the best quality everyday, all the time.
value
100.0% positive
  1. (try the King Tut Wrap), the ambiance comfortable and welcoming, prices were in an average range and overall quality was high.
  2. Breakfasts have huge portions and are reasonably priced (as is everything on the menu).
  3. The menu boasts an assortment of yummy apps,hearty salads, specialty pizzas and amazing main courses at super-reasonable prices.
  4. Nice atmosphere, good food, good prices!
  5. The value is great and food is excellent.
  6. The prices are affordable and the portions are big.
  7. The food is very unique and has something that everyone can enjoy, and the prices are great (especially for LA).
  8. If you're looking for something in LA that has great food, reasonable prices, and a nice atmosphere, you should definitely try Cayenne.
  9. They even have steak that can give the best steakhouse in town a run for it's money.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. The happy chipper waiter told me since its Thursday night, there would be Flamenco dancing starting in 30 minutes.
  2. The waitstaff is quick and friendly and the owners, Sam and Noura, are always there to make sure that the food that comes out of the kitchen is of the best quality everyday, all the time.
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/21/10

Need more experienced waitresses!

by Tania17

Food is decent enough, but the waitress (the one who always seems like she is drunk) has to clean up! and learn some etiquette lessons....

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/25/10

Breakfast gets exotic!

by BlueOnBlast , Citysearch Contributor

Yes I am partial to this place because it has so many great vegetarian options! They really knows how to do vegetables right without relying on boring basic ingredients or alienating your meat eating companions. The prices are affordable and the portions are big. Always enough for leftovers! The breakfast menu is my favorite.

One bite of the FavaFul- eggs, fava bean, tomatoes, scallions, garlic and of course fresh baked pita bread topped off with Morrocan mint tea and I am belly dancing down Beverly!

  • Pros: Interesting egg dishesl! Great use of mediteranean flavors
  • Cons: Parking
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/11/09

Hidden Gem

by Kappy

This Mediterranean-themed restaurant recently received a Manhattanesque-makeover (think East Village charm) that will win over couples and small parties alike. The menu boasts an assortment of yummy apps,hearty salads, specialty pizzas and amazing main courses at super-reasonable prices.

  • Pros: Attentive service, wide range of delicious dishes, ambience
  • Cons: None
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/28/08

Amazing, authentic Middle Eastern food

by zatanna

This restaurant is definitely the best Middle Eastern food I've had in LA. I went here recently with some friends, and halfway through the meal, we ended up ordering more plates because the food was so delicious! My boyfriend even commented that he has not had such amazing Middle Eastern food since his grandmother used to cook it for him. The ambience is great (nice, yet comfortable) and the service was outstanding. Everything is well-priced and street parking is easy to find. And if you go, be sure to order the Zaatar Bread...it's a must!!!

  • Pros: tasty and authentic food, great ambience, nice service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/09/08

Best Mediterranean

by foodmistress

Wow is it addictive!!!!! I am a regular customer at Cayenne for many reasons. The waitstaff is quick and friendly and the owners, Sam and Noura, are always there to make sure that the food that comes out of the kitchen is of the best quality everyday, all the time.

Apart from that I can go on and on about the food. Breakfasts have huge portions and are reasonably priced (as is everything on the menu). The lunch and dinner menus offer so many options of healthy and flavorful fare that you can never get bored of the restaurant. Many of the dishes are the inventions of the coook/owner Noura (BTW formerly of Noura's Cafe on Melrose for those of you who remember how good that restaurant was) like Pomegranite Chicken. The way she makes it was featured in the L.A. Times food section not too long ago. The sauce is so yummy I ask for extra even though they give you plenty! There is another chicken dish called Zaatar Chicken, which is chicken breast coated in Mediterrean herbs. It's fabulous.!

Another great thing about Cayenne is that if you have friends who aren't in the mood to try something exotic they've got great gourmet hamburges, pizza with a twist, wraps, pastas, steaks to satisfy everyone.

  • Pros: You can sit inside or outside on the patio
  • Cons: No parking lot

The Details on Cayenne Cafe

Place Categories:

  • great middle eastern food
  • great service
  • great lunch place
  • nice unique atmosphere
  • favorite neighborhood restaurant
  • great hearty salads
  • best hummus
  • friendly wait staff
  • affordable prices
  • great traditional mediterranean dishes
  • recommended highly
  • inventive sandwiches
  • fresh quality ingredients
  • clean cozy feeling
  • inventive dinner fare
  • comfortable ambiance
  • great everything
  • full meal
  • always very friendly server
  • great variety
  • great ambience
  • big portions
  • yummy cayenne house hot sauce
  • terrific breakfasts
  • great lowkey place
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