Square One Dining
(323) 661-1109
4854 Fountain Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90029
34.0953
-118.2948
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Wilshire Center / Koreatown
What People Are Saying About Square One Dining
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
In Short
A bright, clean room awash in buttery saffron is tucked prettily into this quiet, friendly haven for Eastsiders, Scientologists and slackers. Art dots the walls, folk-rock plays low, and a spacious, leafy patio is shaded with wide umbrellas. Baked egg dishes like fava beans with shiitake-mushroom ragout on grits with feta is indicative of the kitchen's ambition. Other choices are Benedicts, omelets and pancakes. Lunch offerings include roasted beet salad with blue cheese, house-cured salmon sandwich, burgers and pressed-ham baguette.
User Reviews
swimologist
April 27, 2009
I consider a "good" breakfast restaurant one that gets the basic beginner fare right. Namely, French toast, pancakes, waffles. If you can't do that right, much less charge 9$ for 3 pancakes without toppings, you need help. The pancakes I had APR 25 were made from a cheap mix. I could have gotten better pancakes at IHop. Try Marston's in Pasadena. Way better.
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spimeco
January 03, 2009
Everything on the menu is stellar. The [brioche] french toast will be in your dreams for weeks. My lady prefers the egg sandwich. Coffee/espresso is above average.
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Anonymous
December 08, 2008
The fresh, simple menu includes a baked egg sandwich with arugula, tomatoes, and aioli that I order on brioche and ADORE. One of my best friends introduced me to the cafe--and the sandwich--and many happy hours have been spent drinking coffee in mugs out on the back patio under brown umbrellas.
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Know Before You Go:
The kitchen uses seasonal, organic, locally sourced ingredients and produce when possible, and all of their meat products are hormone-free.
Look Good:
The staff is warm and accommodating with kids--weekend mornings see many babies parked alongside tables sleeping in their strollers, and the spacious patio is an especially good family place.
Save Money:
Beware of split charges, but also be advised that gourmet add-ons and a la carte items are very reasonable; most dishes come with a choice of sides.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, Quiet, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot
