Bourgeois Pig

(323) 464-6008

5931 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028 34.1053 -118.3187

Get Map & Directions »

Neighborhoods: Hollywood Hills, Central LA

Price:

$

Last updated 6.15.11

Category:

Coffeehouses, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Cash

Restaurant Special Features:

People Watching, Local Favorite

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Bourgeois Pig

Featured Review

Mar Yvette

Contributor

In Short – Sitting in the shadow of the towering Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre, this dark caffeine dungeon is where bloodshot-eyed, shaggy-haired screenwriters and their ilk commune with their laptops among cushy couches and rigid schoolroom chairs. Revolving artwork from local artists hangs on the main room's walls while the back room evokes a Moroccan den replete with silk floor pillows and carved-wood side tables. In addition to espresso and tea, the cafe's menu includes a handful of pastries and sandwiches.

Editor's Tips

Parking:
Good luck. With no valet and virtually no available nearby spots, visitors can take their chances at the security-monitored Ralphs lot across the street.
The Extras:
The adjacent magazine stand has a vast selection of imported magazines while the attached boutique offers gifts such as candles, soaps, jewelry, stationary and other funky knick-knacks.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The perfect atmosphere-you can study and feel like you're out.”
  2. “Bourgeois Pig is a fantastic place with great ambience, perfect for an evening conversing with a friend or friends, shooting pool, or hanging out in the beautiful back room that resembles an opium den.”
  3. “Nice location”
  4. “totally love the location also.”
  5. “the moroccan room in the back is fun, especially for a date or with a group of friends.”
  6. “do think the interior itself is pretty cool, but the staff definetely ruins any type of coffee house atmosphere you'd expect from a place with the name "Bourgeois Pig”
  7. “Cool atmosphere, relaxing environment and good people watching.”
  8. “go there for the cool, laid-back atmosphere.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “suggest you grab some coffee, one of their yummy desserts, and kick back in one of their many dark corners and people watch.”
drinks
75.0% positive
  1. “this is a good relaxing spot to have coffee.”
  2. “great coffee shop, with 1 minor problem”
  3. “If you're looking for friendly service and a half decent coffee I would steer clear of this place.”
  4. “Rude service and bad coffee.”
  5. “had one too many bad experiences with this place, and at $2.25 for a watered down small coffee plus the dollar I tip doesn't add up for me anymore.”
  6. “do think the interior itself is pretty cool, but the staff definetely ruins any type of coffee house atmosphere you'd expect from a place with the name "Bourgeois Pig”
  7. “suggest you grab some coffee, one of their yummy desserts, and kick back in one of their many dark corners and people watch.”
  8. “They have pretty good coffee and tea, though it might be a bit overpriced.”
  9. “like to support local cafes' and have tried the "Pig" many times for my morning coffee, you can pretty much expect a snooty barista, with kind of that I'm too cool to work here or help you South Beach vibe in this supposedly artistic, down to earth loca”
  10. “good coffee.”
  11. “The coffee was great along with the shake that my friend had.”
  12. “One of my all time favorite coffee houses.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “suggest you grab some coffee, one of their yummy desserts, and kick back in one of their many dark corners and people watch.”
  2. “The tuna salad is soooo good.”
  3. “there is a great italian place next door--im not crazy bout gourmet pizza bc it all tastes the same, but this place was delicious.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “there is a great italian place next door--im not crazy bout gourmet pizza bc it all tastes the same, but this place was delicious.”
  2. “great place to hang-out with friends.”
  3. “It's a great place after all”
  4. “found this place on Citysearch, thinking it would be a nice place to study.”
service
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “have talked to a lot of people in the area, and they all agree it's a very unpleasant place to go.”
  2. “the tables in front on the sidewalk are great for people watching, smoking and gossiping, particularly in the evening.”
  3. “Cool atmosphere, relaxing environment and good people watching.”
  4. “The person working was so friendly.”
  5. “do think the interior itself is pretty cool, but the staff definetely ruins any type of coffee house atmosphere you'd expect from a place with the name "Bourgeois Pig”
  6. “Rude service and bad coffee.”
  7. “If you're looking for friendly service and a half decent coffee I would steer clear of this place.”
  8. “suggest you grab some coffee, one of their yummy desserts, and kick back in one of their many dark corners and people watch.”
  9. “However, each time I go is ruined by the terrible attitudes of the staff.”
value
50.0% positive
  1. “They have pretty good coffee and tea, though it might be a bit overpriced.”
  2. “had one too many bad experiences with this place, and at $2.25 for a watered down small coffee plus the dollar I tip doesn't add up for me anymore.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/18/10

It's a great place after all

by B Hanes at Citysearch

I go there for tea at least once a week. They have a big selection of Yogi and Celestial. A friend introduced me to that place. In the beginning I was hesitant of what to think of that coffee shop. It didn't take me long to become a fan. I go there for the cool, laid-back atmosphere. The staff is welcome and sweet. You'll see a lot of people on their laptops. The fact it's open till late every day is a great plus. But beware the crowd that follows at those times. C'est ca!

  • Pros: Service, Staff, Menu, Atmosphere, Decor, Lighting
  • Cons: late night creeps
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/08/09

DARK HIDEAWAY

by slurps at Citysearch

Definately agree that the attitude of the people who work there isn't always the friendliest, but who cares. The coffee and atmosphere there by far makes up for the two minutes you have to deal with the person behind the counter. I suggest you grab some coffee, one of their yummy desserts, and kick back in one of their many dark corners and people watch. Its Hollywood after all!!!!!!

  • Pros: great coffee and atmosphere
  • Cons: parking! OMG!!! don't go if your in a rush.
2 Star Rating: Below Average

09/13/08

SNOTTIEST BARISTA'S IN L.A.!!

by shollywoodgirl at Citysearch

I go to this place OFTEN because I live in the Hollywood Hills & it's the only coffee shop in the area. Each time I go is terrible & I always swear I won't go again, but I always end up going back because it's so close. The two things I like about this place is the coffee (they use Italian espresso) and it's delicious, and they also allow dogs inside. However, each time I go is ruined by the terrible attitudes of the staff. They are pretentious for no reason, and very rude. I have talked to a lot of people in the area, and they all agree it's a very unpleasant place to go. PLEASE, someone open another coffee shop in the area!

  • Pros: close by, allow dogs
  • Cons: horrible service & wait staff, creepy, dark, gloomy
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/05/07

Where to begin!?

by pravada17 at Citysearch

This is my favorite place to go and regroup my thoughts and regain focus.

I literally can not think of one single negative thing to say about this place.

If you haven't been here before I recommend bringing a laptop or a book ordering an ice tea and a desert and vegging with your shoes off in the Moroccan themed dark room for a few hours.

  • Pros: The anything goes enviroment!
  • Cons: Cash only.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/11/07

Nice location

by m_raven415 at Citysearch

For a place in Hollywood, the price is very un-Hollywood. My friend and I randomly chose this place to work for our weekly Sunday meeting. The blue interior was very nice. We had to stay close to the door because it was very dark inside. The coffee was great along with the shake that my friend had. The person working was so friendly. I totally love the location also. There are quite a few restaurants on that same block if you want a place to eat after spending the day at Bourgeois Pig.

  • Pros: Great value, nice location, free wireless
  • Cons: a little too dark

The Details on Bourgeois Pig

Place Categories:

  • favorite fantastic place
  • bad coffee
  • love bourgeois pig
  • very nice blue interior
  • cool laidback atmosphere
  • creative vibe
  • totally love location
  • yummy desserts
  • good spot
  • snooty barista
  • friendly service
  • bad experiences
  • fun moroccan room
  • great ambience
  • terrible attitudes
  • pretty good tea
  • great plus
  • great italian place
  • great coffee shop
  • very unpleasant place
  • beautiful back room
  • favorite coffee houses
  • cool relaxing environment
  • perfect atmosphereyou
  • good people

As Seen In…

Best of Citysearch

Los Angeles

Advertisement

Lists In Los Angeles

Recent Reviews In Los Angeles

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

California Wings Cafe

1649 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

4 Star Rating: Recommended

Weiland Brewery Restaurant

400 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

Urban Masala

6554 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Advertisement