Griddle Cafe

09/29/09

Best French Toast in town!

by sherryimportante

French Toast lovers... this is the place for you!

They have an array of French Toast options from the decadent to the just plain wacky.

The also serve French press coffee right at your table, which is a nice touch. Host is usually very friendly, service tends to be pretty decent as well considering how fast paced the environment can be.

Yum.

• Pros: cozy diner atmosphere, something for everyone, good portions
• Cons: cozy diner atmosphere

09/24/09

not sure what all the hype is about.

by sasha felix

Im not sure what all the hype is about the restairant. I do see people lined up on the weekends. Ive gone twice. The dishes are definitely filled with good portions of food. Pancakes were okay. But the Huevos Rancheros were not my cup of tea. Not a totally bad place but didnt leave me wanting to go back either. Oh, and its packed with people on the weekends.

• Pros: its not totally bad.
• Cons: mediocre food.

08/12/09

Delicious pancakes the size of the plate

by RGirard

I've been twice. First time sat at a table. Second time at the bar. Glad I went both times. Second time my girlfriend and I spent more time visiting with people around us which added to the fun and interest of the place. Unfortunately I realized afterwards that I had been overcharged and I wasn't happy about that. Could have been a mistake on their part, could have been deliberate. The guy who sat us was cool, but the guy serving us was rather unemotional. I'll be more careful next time and I suggest you be careful too unless you don't care about that sort of thing. Maybe he had already added in his tip? It was a party of 2. Still I recommend it for what it is and that's a great place in Hollywood to have a big meal that could be two meals if you take home your leftovers. I met a couple of guys from another country, I guy I'd seen on tv and movies, and this one girl I wish I had spoken to because I still can't remember what show I remember her from. Oh well, I'm going back next time I'm in town. Maybe she'll be there again.

• Pros: Good food, some portions huge, might see a "star"
• Cons: Be careful on the price and what you are charged

03/23/09

best pancakes in la

by hellojennifer

love this place!!! the menu is awesome and the portions are extemely generous!! there is also a young hip vibe to the place that makes the atmosphere fun!

• Pros: amazing menu
• Cons: a wait to be seated

02/10/09

ones and zeros BEWARE!!

by 1stStaytrained

For 3 years I've heard the hype built around this place and after years of turning around b/c of frustrating lines I couldn't be bothered with, I finally caught it during a lull and sat down with my girlfriend.... needless to say I was very excited.... I love breakfast!!!

First off the "too hot for his own good" manager rudely pointed to our seats while not even making eye contact and then topped by basically throwing two menus at me.

Our waitress whom was very pushy yet not prompt seemed like she was in outer space and distracted by the other staff members. It seemed like actors and actress auditioning to play rolls as waiters and waitress on a WB pilot. Very tiresome:( Then the kitchen staff was very obnoxious considering there proximity to the dinning area. this is all restaurant management 101.... THEN there was the food, absolutely the most absurd portions of food rivaling the Saddle Ranch. It would've be one thing if it was tempting but I wouldn't go that far. I ordered Huevos Ranchros and considering the kitchen looked and sounded like they were of latin decent I figured it was a good choice. NOPE! plate presentation was gross!!!!! Never being a picky eater I almost couldn't eat it on sight alone. It was basically bean, raw egg, tortilla, and literally a block of cheese, smothered in some kind of broth to simulate enchelada sauce which was basically 1 part water 1 ketchup. SOUP in other words... Meanwhile my GF is contending with her 80 egg omelet which she could even put a dent into. There is more then the bill.... very expensive, some how between both of us I managed to drop about 50 dollars including the 10 percent tip. BWT the Cactus Cooler they call fresh OJ was 5 dollars pop plus tax...

NEVER AGAIN, If its busy it reminds me of a middle school cafeteria so do not waste the time standing line go to AROMA down the street for breakfast, its the same price but the service is a bit better and the food is great.

• Pros: You will finally know when the supply for actors does not equate to their demand
• Cons: You might as well eat a 50 dollar bill, it would taste better!!

02/04/09

Breaking The Law

by mguiselini

It is illegal in the city of Los Angeles to serve water at an eating establishment without the patron asking for it. I went last weekend and our waiter automatically brought 4 glasses of water to our table, which all went untouched. This along with huge portions make this a very wasteful restaurant. I ordered the Mom's French Toast and it was raw in the middle. I like the vibe and the host, but it's not enough to make me come back for more.

• Pros: cool setting
• Cons: not great food, not environmentally concerned

11/16/08

You get too much for your money!

by justicedeja

This place is very cute, i ate outside with my husband and service was fast and friendly. Mimosas are delicious. I ordered the banana pancake which i only finished 1/3 of. it was way too much for one person, but delicous. some celebrity walked out casually but didn't catch her face. I'd go back and chill outside again, it was very pleasant.

• Pros: Huge portions, nice outdoor seating
• Cons: none

09/06/08

Can you spell mediocre...

by AHJamal

My GF and I had breakfast here over the weekend. Man, the line was wrapped around the corner of the building. The place is super tiny inside and they have seating outside.... but you are literally dining on the sidewalk. We ended up sitting outside... and man was it hot! Then all these hungry people are starring at you grub. Awkward! The portions are huge! My GF had "the Cabalerro" & I had the "Gone Shrimping." Both were egg specialty dishes. My GF liked her dish. But mine was so so. I wouldn't have it again. Service is rushed, I must agree, because they are THAT busy. But if you have an appetite.. this place will not let you down.

• Pros: Large Portions
• Cons: super crowded, small

08/23/08

I find it funny......

by Debbco

I find it funny that people get mad a restaurant for being so popular. There are X amount of seats and if more than X show up, (hmm.. not the restaurants' fault) you have to wait. And if the kitchen gets weeded, oh my goodness... shame on the restaurant again. Hint: Don't show up at a popular breakfast restaurant at 10:30 AM on a Saturday morning and expect service like you are going to be the only people there. You have a choice. Leave when you find out the wait. Go back at a slower time when they have to time to meet your expectations.

07/05/08

I write while I digest... adendum for 09FEB09

by mhb1954

Just returned from Griddle Cafe. Overall, I like going there, but the wait, food, and service are sometimes sub-par. I don't mind waiting 40 minutes for a table if I'm going to be served promptly, but we (two of us) waited another 40 minutes for food AFTER we gave our order. I inquired about the length of time it was taking to two servers working our table, and they both acted like it just "comes with the territory," as if to imply, "we are wonderful and so you have to wait longer to get your food." I can't say that the food was exceptional, but it wasn't awful either. You just have to be prepared to wait. If the service had been more expeditious, I wouldn't hesitate to give another star or two. But the extended wait and attitude didn't come across well. The place is too frenetic to say it's a "nice place to enjoy a breakfast." They could benefit from having more help (seems like they could afford it what with the number of people who are so eager to dine there). Griddle doesn't rank up there among the great breakfast places, it's just medium good with some attitude. RETURNED on 09FEB09: waited in line to be seated, first couple in a line of five couples to be seated, took forever to put in an order, wait help running around, disorganized, not particularly warm or friendly, finally ate AFTER the other four couples were served. Very annoying, and no "thank you" or good bye when the check came. It's amazing what poor service these popular places have. The place is a disorganized scramble, pun intended. Food was ok, but not terrific. I would look to IHOP or Denny's next time. It's just as good and probably comes with more appreciation. Nowadays, you can't afford to be too kind or too thankful. Deducting one star: thumbs down to Griddle.

• Pros: Lively, energetic
• Cons: Long wait for a table and an equally long wait for your food, plus attitude if you complain