Elysee Bakery

07/30/08

Slow service, overpriced food

by spunkie788 at Citysearch

The food is overpriced for what it is. I ordered a chicken salad with some type of pesto dressing which was very disappointing. The chicken was super dry and the sauce was just like thick, green mayonaise. The service is slow as well and I feel like the management is really unprofessional. I've been in there a few times when the manager or owner was scolding an employee. Considering it's in a college town (Westwood) the prices aren't very student-friendly. And especially since there are better, cheaper restaurants to eat in Westwood, I wouldn't recommend this place.

06/20/08

Not dependable

by tlorenz at Citysearch

When I first stumbled upon Elysee on my return from studying abroad in France, I was overjoyed to find a cafe in Westwood that seemed to be truly european-esque. My first experience was great- right by a sunny window, with a plate full of yummy eggs benedict, fresh orange juice, and a flaky croissant. However, as I've returned in the next year, I've been very dissapointed- oftentimes the servers are indifferent and somewhat messy, the pastries stale, and the whole place just seemed dirty. As for studying, if you get a window seat it's alright, but anywhere else in the cafe is horribly lit. I also know at one time, Elysee had a

"C" rating-- though this place isn't the worst in town, I'd much rather walk a few blocks to Le Pain Quotidien or Novel Cafe.

• Pros: Breakfast combo is satisfying
• Cons: Bad lighting, sometimes stale pastries

04/12/08

Terrible terrible service. Rip off

by xxxFrancescaxxx at Citysearch

We ordered our sandwhiches, paid for it and sat down. The server brought our coffee, didn't ask if we wanted cream or sugar and never brought it. We waited for our food. No coffee refill. 10 minutes later, I went to the counter and inquired. One worker to another: "Did you put in my order?" No apology, no nothing.

Waited another 10 minutes. Nothing. No coffee refill and no food.

Demanded my money back. Food, coffee and tip came to $26. She would only give me $20 "because you had the coffee."

Terrible service.

• Cons: terrible service. terrible attitude. would not refund my money.

09/13/07

A little piece of Europe in Los Angeles!

by mariasolis1 at Citysearch

Food, drinks, coffee and pastries are excellent. However it is not perfect. Yes, the service is slow especially when you have the waitres/waitresses chatting it up. However this place is meant to be sacored not gulped so enjoy the feel of the place, eat your breakfast and slow down. My best tip for all of y'all is if you are going to eat breakfast here come early. The college kids are still asleep while you are enjoying the silence (and the easy to find parking if you come early enough).

05/05/07

European Style , Feel and Taste

by tamale624 at Citysearch

The finest classic croissant: crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside. They are here at Elysee.

Big windows look out onto Gayley Avenue's pedestrian and automobile traffic. The coffee is excellent. I have come here for their fancy pastries and light linch too. They have a good omelette breakfast and everything tastes fresh-baked. Only problem is that you usually have to park a block away and/or cross afew streets. It is a great cafe near some great shops. It makes a nice shopping break and treat. Thay have been in Westwood for at least 20 years or more. This is long survival for a Westwood Village eatery.

• Pros: food, atmosphere
• Cons: parking