| ambiance |
97.22000122070312% positive |
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Very nice decor. ”
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In addition, bld has great ambiance - perfect for a romantic date or a dinner with a friend. ”
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Very comfortable atmosphere. ”
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Great for a date or even a business lunch, the atmosphere is simple and classy, and everything I tasted on the menu was delicious. ”
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The service is great, the ambience is fantastic, I just wish the food was better. ”
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Great food, wine, service and ambiance ”
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Anyway, the food is great, the ambiance is nice, and I do keep going back. ”
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Not quite what I expected: a pretty hostess greets you and seats you at the table among chic interior decor. ”
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This is yet another example of the way LA diners flock to places based on BS and good location. ”
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food is overall great & consistent (had almost everything on their ever-changing menu & it's all been fabulous so far), the lighting gets dimmer and dimmer by the hour at nite, and the atmosphere is just great. ”
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Nice interior decor, too bad the service was not! ”
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Decor, service, ambiance all fine - lots of families (read: children) which gave it a nice neighborhood feel. ”
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So if you are looking for a good brunch place with a nice, light atmosphere, check it out. ”
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Beautiful ambiance and menu; totally reminiscent of restaurants and quaint wine bars on the Central Coast of CA. ”
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liked the atmosphere and our waiter was pretty good. ”
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Nice atmosphere. ”
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They treated our children with respect (even though they were the only children there,) the food was wonderful and everyone there was having a lot of fun. ”
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The cozy ambience, friendly service along with its variety of tasty food that are reasonably priced. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Stuff I love: Cheese Plates(get at least three, ask the waiter for recommendations), hemp seed encrusted tofu, grilled peach salad, vegan tomato soup, dulce de leche cheesecake, blueberry ricotta cheesecake, spicy shrimp linguini. ”
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| drinks |
96.87999725341797% positive |
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The drink was good, but the food was uninspired. ”
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The gigantic 1/2 kettle of tea is good - I had the tart apple infusion. ”
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Great wine list, and although the menu wasn't extensive, there is something for everyone on there. ”
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It seems like a good place to go for brunch no matter what you might be in the mood for - a good cup of coffee and pastries or a frittata with some yummy potatoes. ”
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they also make great cheese plates, and their coffee is great - they use french press and you get your own personal serving that stays hot for a while. ”
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The french press coffee was delightful. ”
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You want AMAZING french press coffee and pancakes go to The Griddle on Sunset, you want an over all CONSISTENTLY amazing breakfast experience go to Aroma cafe in Studio City on Tujunga or Clementines on Ensley in Century City. ”
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Oh right, and the coffee was fabulous. ”
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The wine list offers wide variety with affordability and the food is fantastic. ”
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Our server was very knowledgeable on wine and cheese pairings. ”
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Great food, wine, service and ambiance ”
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Choose a glass of wine to accompany - they have a nice list at a reasonable price. ”
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Beautiful ambiance and menu; totally reminiscent of restaurants and quaint wine bars on the Central Coast of CA. ”
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After about 20 minutes we were finally asked if we would like any drinks. ”
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I've sat at both the bar and at the tables, and the service has been wonderful. ”
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They have the best french press coffee, these cool little salt & pepper shakers, and cute little cups for the check. ”
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| food quality |
80.78000068664551% positive |
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It seems like a good place to go for brunch no matter what you might be in the mood for - a good cup of coffee and pastries or a frittata with some yummy potatoes. ”
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Second visit was for lunch and the food was not as impressive. ”
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Well, the pancake was huge but I did not taste any Ricotta and the frozen blueberry was lost too. ”
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The food was so good that we forgave BLD completely and in fact purchased eleven $20 gift certificates to give for Christmas gifts. ”
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Everyone's entrees at the table were delicious and the portions generous. ”
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The food was very good. ”
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had a great experience at BLD - service was attentive, friendly and eager to recommend popular dishes. ”
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started going about 6 months ago, and since then I am there every single weekend, and I am sad to say I eat the very same dish every time (ode to the butterfields, an absolutely delicious variation on eggs benedict. ”
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The pasta was bland and not very good but the sandwich was really good. ”
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normally love dark meat but not in a chicken salad. ”
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Pick your cheese, pick your meats - all spectacular choices from around the globe - and they are served up on a granite platter with toasty breads, fresh fruits, nuts, and fig paste. ”
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Stuff I love: Cheese Plates(get at least three, ask the waiter for recommendations), hemp seed encrusted tofu, grilled peach salad, vegan tomato soup, dulce de leche cheesecake, blueberry ricotta cheesecake, spicy shrimp linguini. ”
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The food at BLD is excellent! ”
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Once the food FINALLY came, my boyfriends food was so disgusting that he sent it back. ”
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the pancakes, french toast, sticky bun (splurge, fab) are great. ”
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The dinner menu could be improved - there's a "construct your own dinner" which is great (pick your meat, your side dish, etc.) but other than that I feel there are too many sandwiches and not enough meals to choose from. ”
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Anyway, the food is great, the ambiance is nice, and I do keep going back. ”
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like the dinner menu because I found a lot of interesting choices and you can construct your own meal with a choice of protein and two sides. ”
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pasta with an interesting vegetable, goat cheese sauce - decent,unique but nothing to write home about. ”
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It was extremely tasty - served with a great dressing, perfectly seared tofu and the most delicious oversized asparagus - cooked to perfection. ”
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Very good food, annoying service ”
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Great food. ”
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The food was DELICIOUS though. ”
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Great comfort food--if you go for bfast or even lunch, have the chive biscuit! ”
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little over a year ago I used to come here every week because of the amazing food. ”
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The breakfast food was extraordinarily good-- blueberry ricotta pancakes, french toast, and bruleed grapefruit were all excellent, as was the fresh squeezed juice. ”
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My eggs over medium were warm and too salty and the potatoes that came with it were cold and not flavored well, the chive biscuit was tasty. ”
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food is overall great & consistent (had almost everything on their ever-changing menu & it's all been fabulous so far), the lighting gets dimmer and dimmer by the hour at nite, and the atmosphere is just great. ”
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they also have a fantastic charcuterie and an awesome crab burger. ”
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They treated our children with respect (even though they were the only children there,) the food was wonderful and everyone there was having a lot of fun. ”
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food is pretty good but the prices are too high for what you get ”
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The best folksy comfy American food ”
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My husband had the french toast which was excellent (and is served with a cute little maple syrup house and really good berries). ”
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Contrary to the other review, I thought the food was wonderful and loved the tofu salad. ”
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Flavorful food. ”
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We walked down the block to Hatfield's and had a great meal. ”
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The cozy ambience, friendly service along with its variety of tasty food that are reasonably priced. ”
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The cheese and meat plate, however, is my absolute favorite in all of Los Angeles! ”
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Great food, wine, service and ambiance ”
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The breakfast pork sausage link was also dry and the food over all just a lot more lame than I remember. ”
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My husband had the Spanish scramble which was very tasty (along with an English muffin that had a faint yeasty taste, but was still very good) - but he said it was a bit greasy for him. ”
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Like their other local down the street, Grace, the menu sounds delicious but the plates are completely sub-par. ”
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terrible service, disgusting food ”
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had the egg sandwhich- which wasn't quite as good (bacon was a little over cooked-thus making hard to eat). ”
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Cheese plate was excellent, my friend's tofu salad was bland as was my sandwich, the fries had so much salt they were barely edible. ”
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The service was great and the food was delicious. ”
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Amazing food very reasonably priced. ”
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The Valet is kind of expensive so get a spot on the street and we were sort of hoping the meat and cheese had a pick 3 meats and 2 chees's for this much, but it's a la carte and kind of spendy. ”
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But their turkey sandwich I had was really good, and the fries were excellent: Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and piping hot (I hate cold fries!) ”
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The service was slow, but it gave us the chance to really enjoy our food. ”
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The dinner menu was a little pricey (the cheapest dish on the menu was the $8 half salad), there is also a large charcuterie selection to chose from: meats and cheeses as to your liking (mostly priced at $6 per cheese sort). ”
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The space is indeed wonderful, but the food just doesn't live up to the hype. ”
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If you love pork, then this is the place to go. ”
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had their hemp seed crusted tofu salad, and build your own entree which were both amazing. ”
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Bottom line-- good to excellent food, very weak service. ”
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the service can be more speedy, but the food & overall presence of being there makes up for the slow service. ”
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The wine list offers wide variety with affordability and the food is fantastic. ”
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would recommend this restaurant to anyone I knew, maybe not a "food snob" because you can never please them. ”
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The wait staff was pleasant and helpful, as they needed to be b/c of the many kitchen mistakes and poor quality food. ”
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enjoyed our food, but over all thought it was a wee bit pricey. ”
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As stated: the food is good. ”
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really like the egg sandwich with bacon. ”
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don't normally like to wait for a table (and you most likely will here), but the food is so good, that I don't mind. ”
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service was very slow, as sometimes expected for a new restaurant, but when the food finally did come out, it didn't deliver. ”
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The cheese plate was also wonderful, served with a wonderful nutty/raisin bread as well as a fruit spread and figs. ”
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Pulled pork was pretty good, the fries and pickles it came with were excellent. ”
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However, the bacon was awesome. ”
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The service was excellent and the food was perfect. ”
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All in all a great meal, but it was 40$ for both of us (not including tip). ”
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The biscuit was great too, but a bit heavier; and the bacon was thick-cut but very smoky. ”
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Great for a date or even a business lunch, the atmosphere is simple and classy, and everything I tasted on the menu was delicious. ”
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Horrible service almost ruined great food. ”
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The drink was good, but the food was uninspired. ”
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And the eggs benedict afre great with freshly made english muffins. ”
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My girlfriends' chicken sandwich was dry and bland and the bread was too hard to bite into. ”
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The service is great, the ambience is fantastic, I just wish the food was better. ”
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great food ”
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We realized thru watching the tables around us that if we were to come back, we would order the pancakes or some of their fresh pastries. ”
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The owner Amy Frazer (equally as cold as the food) was there and when I told her the food was cold, she simply walked away and told a server about it, no apology. ”
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lunch has great sandwiches--I highly recommend the brisket! ”
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had a snap pea salad, and was excited about delicate flavors and innovative pairings, but instead I received a huge plate of lettuce--half of it frissee--with a few peas chopped up and no seasoning at all. ”
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Of course we knew that already, but it didn't excuse the previously cold potatoes. ”
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Super thick bacon, fantastic brioche french toast, even crepes. ”
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the food is really good. ”
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am not a huge bread eater but the biscuit was so good-it had herbs in it and sme salt sprinkled on top-nice. ”
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| menu variety |
82.34999656677246% positive |
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When i moved to LA a couple of friends made me a list of top choices in LA and they suggested BLD as a great brunch place. ”
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Beautiful ambiance and menu; totally reminiscent of restaurants and quaint wine bars on the Central Coast of CA. ”
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Great wine list, and although the menu wasn't extensive, there is something for everyone on there. ”
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The wine list offers wide variety with affordability and the food is fantastic. ”
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Every single waiter I've had(except for that one guy, but every restaurant has one)was friendly, attentive, and knew the extensive menu up one side and down the other. ”
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Dinner is good but would like to see and extended menu from the usual. ”
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Interesting menu for breakfast. ”
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Great for a date or even a business lunch, the atmosphere is simple and classy, and everything I tasted on the menu was delicious. ”
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food is overall great & consistent (had almost everything on their ever-changing menu & it's all been fabulous so far), the lighting gets dimmer and dimmer by the hour at nite, and the atmosphere is just great. ”
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Pick your cheese, pick your meats - all spectacular choices from around the globe - and they are served up on a granite platter with toasty breads, fresh fruits, nuts, and fig paste. ”
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like the dinner menu because I found a lot of interesting choices and you can construct your own meal with a choice of protein and two sides. ”
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He made great suggestions on menu items. ”
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The cozy ambience, friendly service along with its variety of tasty food that are reasonably priced. ”
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The dinner menu was a little pricey (the cheapest dish on the menu was the $8 half salad), there is also a large charcuterie selection to chose from: meats and cheeses as to your liking (mostly priced at $6 per cheese sort). ”
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Unfortunately, the menu is hard to understand (I think the current trend with restaurants is to make your customers feel as stupid as possible). ”
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Like their other local down the street, Grace, the menu sounds delicious but the plates are completely sub-par. ”
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The dinner menu could be improved - there's a "construct your own dinner" which is great (pick your meat, your side dish, etc.) but other than that I feel there are too many sandwiches and not enough meals to choose from. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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It's a nice clean spacious restaurant. ”
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So if you are looking for a good brunch place with a nice, light atmosphere, check it out. ”
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We would all definitely come back and bring our friends to this very nice neighborhood restaurant. ”
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It seems like a good place to go for brunch no matter what you might be in the mood for - a good cup of coffee and pastries or a frittata with some yummy potatoes. ”
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When i moved to LA a couple of friends made me a list of top choices in LA and they suggested BLD as a great brunch place. ”
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this is a nice place. ”
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| return potential |
80.0% positive |
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Would I go back, probably not, but there was a bit of a scene which might be interesting for another first timer. ”
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Service was pretty outrageously slow and so annoying at this visit that we might well never return. ”
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We realized thru watching the tables around us that if we were to come back, we would order the pancakes or some of their fresh pastries. ”
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will return and highly recommend this place to others. ”
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We would all definitely come back and bring our friends to this very nice neighborhood restaurant. ”
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| service |
67.05999851226807% positive |
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Although the service can at times be a little sketchy (maybe a little slow and forgetful at times) they more than make up for it with a friendly attitude. ”
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The wait staff was pleasant and helpful, as they needed to be b/c of the many kitchen mistakes and poor quality food. ”
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The staff is friendly, and more importantly, efficient. ”
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terrible service, disgusting food ”
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Our server was nice but somehow I still felt like I was at more of a breakfast/lunch spot then a dinner one. ”
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The service was excellent and the food was perfect. ”
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Decor, service, ambiance all fine - lots of families (read: children) which gave it a nice neighborhood feel. ”
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Very good food, annoying service ”
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The service was great and the food was delicious. ”
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Horrible service. ”
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horrible service. ”
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Went last weekend for an early Sunday brunch (at around 8:50 or so) and the place was pretty empty, but the service was still a bit slow. ”
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The service is mediocre. ”
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Every single waiter I've had(except for that one guy, but every restaurant has one)was friendly, attentive, and knew the extensive menu up one side and down the other. ”
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The service is great, the ambience is fantastic, I just wish the food was better. ”
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Not quite what I expected: a pretty hostess greets you and seats you at the table among chic interior decor. ”
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had a great experience at BLD - service was attentive, friendly and eager to recommend popular dishes. ”
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The staff are all very friendly, but I am not quite sure where they all go off to because it seems like no one is ever around. ”
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If this restaurant were as good as the waitress we had, I would be a customer for life! ”
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the service can be more speedy, but the food & overall presence of being there makes up for the slow service. ”
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The waitress was nice about it, but his replacement plate took an additional 20 MINUTES to come out. ”
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Great food, wine, service and ambiance ”
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The owner Amy Frazer (equally as cold as the food) was there and when I told her the food was cold, she simply walked away and told a server about it, no apology. ”
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Our group grew to 12 and the manager was not very helpful in accommodating, but they made do by breaking up our group to 8 and 4. ”
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The cozy ambience, friendly service along with its variety of tasty food that are reasonably priced. ”
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well i will recommended this place , but the service need to improve ”
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the server was very nice. ”
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liked the atmosphere and our waiter was pretty good. ”
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And the service--when I was there--was great. ”
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I've sat at both the bar and at the tables, and the service has been wonderful. ”
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Horrible service almost ruined great food. ”
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Our server was very knowledgeable on wine and cheese pairings. ”
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Stuff I love: Cheese Plates(get at least three, ask the waiter for recommendations), hemp seed encrusted tofu, grilled peach salad, vegan tomato soup, dulce de leche cheesecake, blueberry ricotta cheesecake, spicy shrimp linguini. ”
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Nice interior decor, too bad the service was not! ”
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Friendly, but absolutely terrible service. ”
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To me, that's perfect service. ”
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service was very slow, as sometimes expected for a new restaurant, but when the food finally did come out, it didn't deliver. ”
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Bottom line-- good to excellent food, very weak service. ”
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Great Food, Bad but friendly service ”
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Our waiter, Parker, was alway attentive, friendly, and service oriented. ”
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Great, friendly service. ”
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The service was slow, but it gave us the chance to really enjoy our food. ”
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| value |
60.0% positive |
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The dinner menu was a little pricey (the cheapest dish on the menu was the $8 half salad), there is also a large charcuterie selection to chose from: meats and cheeses as to your liking (mostly priced at $6 per cheese sort). ”
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What an expensive disaster it turned out to be! ”
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food is pretty good but the prices are too high for what you get ”
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The Valet is kind of expensive so get a spot on the street and we were sort of hoping the meat and cheese had a pick 3 meats and 2 chees's for this much, but it's a la carte and kind of spendy. ”
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Everyone's entrees at the table were delicious and the portions generous. ”
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enjoyed our food, but over all thought it was a wee bit pricey. ”
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Well, the pancake was huge but I did not taste any Ricotta and the frozen blueberry was lost too. ”
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had a snap pea salad, and was excited about delicate flavors and innovative pairings, but instead I received a huge plate of lettuce--half of it frissee--with a few peas chopped up and no seasoning at all. ”
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Choose a glass of wine to accompany - they have a nice list at a reasonable price. ”
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am not a huge bread eater but the biscuit was so good-it had herbs in it and sme salt sprinkled on top-nice. ”
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| wait time |
25.0% positive |
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Went last weekend for an early Sunday brunch (at around 8:50 or so) and the place was pretty empty, but the service was still a bit slow. ”
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After about 20 minutes we were finally asked if we would like any drinks. ”
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Service wasn't great-- very slow and inefficient. ”
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Service was pretty outrageously slow and so annoying at this visit that we might well never return. ”
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The service was slow, but it gave us the chance to really enjoy our food. ”
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the service can be more speedy, but the food & overall presence of being there makes up for the slow service. ”
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service was very slow, as sometimes expected for a new restaurant, but when the food finally did come out, it didn't deliver. ”
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Although the service can at times be a little sketchy (maybe a little slow and forgetful at times) they more than make up for it with a friendly attitude. ”
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