République Café Bakery & République Restaurant

Street parking still readily available before 930am but after that it’s fills up quite fast. Valet parking is provided just before the restaurant for a small fee. The restaurant is quite lovely and the dining area is bright and welcoming. When you walk in all the pastries catch your eye and there’s a lot to choose from. Food is generally good and the coffee is strong. Service is best described as brutally efficient. The staff are there to deliver the food, clear them and nothing much else. They will quickly turn the table around so the next set of guest can take a seat. Great in its own way I guess.

One of the better dining experiences I’ve had in LA - a must try. Enjoyable atmosphere that is both intimate and lively with good lighting. The service is great, you’re frequently checked on, refilled, and given new silverware & plates for each course by an array of servers. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and the ingredients, as well as the history of the building. Most importantly, the food was incredible. All of the flavors were absolutely amazing, everything cooked to perfection. Each course was consistent in its execution! If you’re a foodie, this place is for you.

We came early in the morning for brunch and didn't have to wait! The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly! The best part of this restaurant is the interior design and the ambience. It is such a cool building and really well done! We easily found street parking a block away. My parents used the valet and it was a mess, so I would try to avoid it as much as possible. They lost someone's keys and it took over 20 minutes to get our car back because there were so many people coming to the restaurant mid-day. Overall, a great spot and amazing food!

Went for Brunch, it was a long line so mentally prepare to wait ~40 min during prime hours. The line goes quicker if you don't plan on grabbing pastries but they're almost the best part! Brunch was good, the menu is quality over flair, everything on the menu sounds basic (i.e regular breakfast) but the quality of ingredients and execution more than make up for it.

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Los Angeles. There is a variety of pastries freshly baked to choose from. You can order breakfast as well. We tried the Smoked Salmon Toast and couple of pastries including Danish and Cheese cake. The waiters were amazing. The place is big so you will find tables. There is valet service. Highly recommended!

The food, service and ambiance are truly divine! The BLT Benedict came with the best poached eggs. Every ingredient has its own flavor and when you combine them all in one bite, it’s like a symphony. Pastries are flawless. We picked several different kinds and they are all top-notch. We came 5 mins before they open, there was already a line outside(weekday). Counter service, order everything at the register, choose your bakery stuff and the staff will bring your hot food and drinks over.

Delicious pastries and breakfast. Service was quick and attentive. The line was understandably long, but kept moving along. It is busy on Saturday mornings. Plan to wait in line for at least 25 minutes. Silverware is given out by request instead of being left on the table, cleanliness is not a concern. The lobster omelette, chia seed pudding and the ricotta toast were yummy. The fruit tart was great, but the spherical, puffy pastry with the chocolate filling was dense and average.

Overall a wonderful experience! They were very accommodating from the beginning when we were running late to our dinner reservation and we were seated very quickly afterwards. The ambiance is a beautiful relaxed vibe that certainly feels like you are outdoors. Can get a tad noisy. The food and service overall were great. We got the baguette with pan drippings, lettuce salad, scallops, grilled prawns, and duck. The warm baguette was delicious - though I wish they had served it alongside the salad so I didn’t have to stuff myself with bread first until we finished all the bread… so I was already a bit full to fully savor and enjoy the rest of the dishes. The salad was very delicious! The avocado slices in there were the perfect texture and freshness. The scallops were good, but I thought could have used a bit more searing. The prawns were so tasty and I loved the slightly charred taste - however not a personal fan of the prawn eggs that were attached to all the prawn pieces (some folks may love them, just not my thing). The duck was good, but didn’t think it was remarkable, and again my personal preference was for it to be cooked a little bit more (and maybe I should’ve said that to the waiter previously so I don’t fault them for it). Overall a pleasant and casual vibe, great place for date nights.