Coffee Table

nice simple place

by judy37

I have been coming here for years. I find the food great and the staff helpful. If I ever have a problem they are more then willing to help fix it. One thing to remember, its NOT a full service restaurant. Some of these review seem to get upset about that. If you want a place where one waiter is going to cater to your ever need then you need to go somewhere else. They do not have Internet. That's the one thing I wish would change. I suppose if you are a writer its helpful to not have that distraction. The cupcakes I were told are not sweet lady Jane. They are made by Sweet Lady O. Overall I come back for the relaxed armosoahere. The big tables in the back make it easy to hold meetings. It can get very busy on Saturdays and Sundays just f.y.i.

• Pros: laid back, good food
• Cons: no internet

Laid-Back Coffee House Sometimes Has Uptight Service

by Monsieur Rongeur Reports

The Coffee Table is a laid-back neighborhood chill spot even if it does feel a little weird, sort of like a doorway into the outer limits. On sunny days choose to sit on the back patio for a perfect place to enjoy the weather, eat some food, and talk about your next art installation with your friend/manager or sit indoors at the fun happy mosaic tables and bright fiesta walls….or in the front patio outdoors to take in the street scene. If you order the big Green Burrito your appetite is sure to be subdued. The bowl of tender fall apart meaty chili is great even though the kitchen seems to have a difficult time serving a garlic bread accompaniment. The server tried to convince me that rosemary muffin bread was their version of garlic bread until he finally relented and said they were out of garlic bread. Why didn’t you just say so? Patrons aren’t stupid. The service is a little on the cranky side in this kingdom but don’t let them push you around. They’re all about the business of the cash register and kitchen so if you have come here expecting to be coddled and flashed one happy smile after another you will be disappointed. Remember, that’s the bright happy colored kaleidoscopic mosaic table’s job so look down and hypnotize yourself into a world of lovely service. Some improvement would be welcome in this area.

There are several vegi items to choose from including an $11 bowl of vegi chili – it better be one satisfying selection of stewed tomatoes. The salads have disappointed in the past but are still worth a try. Beware of thick creamy dressings on most salads. The omelets are normally prepared well so try South of the Border. Since the recession diet has infested some of the chicken and other sandwiches the vegi menu selections may be better even for the carnivores. It is a coffee joint so putting all the food talk aside it is worth mentioning that the coffee is not spectacular. In fact, it can even have a burnt flavor to it.

I have heard complaints that Coffee Table doesn't normally allow computers to be plugged into wall outlets and other complaints from workers/students but I can't say for myself since I haven't gone there with my work.

It’s popular for dinner with the locals and I suggest leaving those hours to the Silver Lake & Glendale crew since it doesn’t really feel like a dinner destination so stick to the earlier hours of brunching and lunching and order the heartier fare and your table of food, coffee, tea and conversation will be okay.

To summarize: It’s a hit and miss joint depending on what you order.

Warning: Free refills/discounted refills may not always be included in original purchase price

FYI: Those amazing Red Velvet Cupcakes everybody brags about are supplied by Sweet Lady Jane’s in WeHO.

• Pros: Charming Back Patio
• Cons: Not sure how student/worker friendly this place is.

Great Silverlake Casual Dining

by Michael Fran

If you want food you'd find at home but don't feel like cookin it, enter Coffee Table. The salads and sandos are good. The chili is great. Breakfast on the back patio is popular with the locals -- if you go, try the Green Burrito or the oatmeal for something a bit healthier. Also has good dessert options including cakes and pies. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner and you should love any and all three.

Perfect set up for breakfast and lunch

by lisacarnerich

My husband and I walk to the Coffee Table quite often and always have a nice experience. The menu has a huge variety of options and the prices are right. The decor is neat; they always have paintings up for sale from, I assume, local artists. Have yet to try any of the desserts that sit behind a window of the counter but they look amazing.

• Pros: Food is great
• Cons: Can be difficult to find a seat in the house

best tofu scramble

by ortensia

Really tasty food. Nice staff. Pretty place. Very clean. If you want a nice healthy breakfast go here.

• Pros: good food, healthy and clean
• Cons: they wouldnt give me a job