Little Door's little sister finds its way to 3rd Street as an adorably charming, casual French-Med patio cafe and artisanal gourmet market.
(818) 287-7529
8142 W 3rd Street
(La Jolla Avenue)
Los Angeles,
CA
90048
34.0723
-118.3671
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Beverly Center
What People Are Saying About Little Next Door
The Owner
Little Next Door
Owner
Bakery - Pastries - Wine Shop - Gift Baskets - Catering Little Next Door is a natural extension of The Little Door, a place to enjoy a selection of healthful indulgences that bring stories and traditions to cooking, with a fresh twist. Our chefs use farm fresh and organic ingredients to handcraft our house-made sandwiches, salads, fresh baked breads, pastries and more. We also offer an exclusive variety of house-made jams, condiments, terrines, and charcuterie along with a selection of artisanal cheeses and cured meats. All of this is complimented with a vast and unique cellar of fine…
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
In Short – One of L.A.'s most beloved restaurants has extended its branding to create an idyllic Parisian patio cafe and haute gourmet market. Open doors welcome patrons for breakfast, lunch and takeout. Inside the airy shop's azure walls, gleaming cases display a dazzling cornucopia of food and wine. The intimate sidewalk patio exudes rustic charm, and features lots of greenery, wrought iron tables and shady umbrellas. Seasonal, organic farmers' market ingredients comprise the long list of sandwiches, salads, breads and pastries, homemade jams, condiments, terrines and charcuterie,…
11/30/08
"Whatever"
by malasay at Citysearch
Other than the ambiance and the cozy Euro cafe feel, all I can say is this: I DON'T GET IT. (Oh, and this is coming from someone who LOVES The Little Door).
- Pros: Cute Outdoor Cafe
- Cons: Tiny portions; taste is blah; overpriced
09/14/08
Mayo is NOT ketchup
by nessalee at Citysearch
We love the atmosphere that comes with outdoor eating and French cafes are usually on the top of our list. So with that said, we decided to try LDND for brunch in addition to the fact that we have enjoyed the LD for dinner. Well, we were definitely extremely disappointed. The service was attitudey and pretty sub par. If you needed to find someone for a drink refill or anything else...good luck. It took about 10 minutes just to ask someone on the wait staff for what we needed and an excessive amount of additional time to actually get it. I ordered soup and an omelette and they came at the exact same time. Obviously I can't eat them together so one if going to be cold by the time I get to it. It's just not intelligent for any waiter to do that. Then the melette was pretty tasteless, so I figured I'd put some ketchup on it to make it more edible. I asked the waiter for it and was told 'We don't have kechup'. I laughed figuring he was joking until he repeated it again. He offered me mayo. Awesome! That's what I want on my eggs....mayonaisse. And my husband wanted ketchup on his French Fries - not exactly unreasonable. So while I get that this is a French restaurant, I think it fails to realize it's in LA which is in America. In America we use ketchup and to not carry it is not only snooty, but just not customer service oriented at all. I'd rather go somewhere that is interested in pleasing the customer over than upholding a reputation of some sort. You can count us out...forever.
- Pros: Atmosphere is decent
- Cons: Awful customer service
The Details on Little Next Door
When to Go:
Get there early for lunch--peak hours can be crowded, and there are only 10 first-come, first-served tables.
What to Drink:
The two-story wine selection is first-rate. The cafe serves 3-ounce pours of specially selected reds and whites, and the beer case offers hard-to-find labels from around the world.
The Extras:
Seasonal catering specials like "wild harvest at your home" includes choices such as rabbit terrine, beef Wellington, roasted guinea hen and pomegranate pecan stuffing.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Business Breakfast, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Message from Little Next Door
- Local
- Farm-Fresh
- Organic
Bakery - Pastries - Wine Shop - Gift Baskets - Catering
Little Next Door is a natural extension of The Little Door, a place to enjoy a selection of healthful indulgences that bring stories and traditions to cooking, with a fresh twist.
Our chefs use farm fresh and organic ingredients to handcraft our house-made sandwiches, salads, fresh baked breads, pastries and more. We also offer an exclusive variety of house-made jams, condiments, terrines, and charcuterie along with a selection of artisanal cheeses and cured meats. All of this is complimented with a vast and unique cellar of fine wines.
Catering, curbside delivery and take-out is also available.
Visit us seven days a week, for breakfast, lunch and dinner to go.
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