Cafe Laurent — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Decided to check this place out when family was visiting from out of town (so we were a party of 4). Bad choice. The relatively tight space and French words in the menu hint at the Frenchness of the restaurant but neither the food nor the service deliver: Took a while for the waiter to arrive and take our order. They input the order into a tablet, so you'd think there's a provision for recording who ordered what, yet when the food arrives, the waiters just yell out the names of the dishes. Inelegant. The food: we ordered two omelettes, a waffle and a crepe Suzette. The omelettes were very messy. They looked like they were made in a tiny pan, so they were very thick, then those very thick omelettes were folded in two. The result: ugly an unappetizing. Tasted just ok. The waffle spread with Nutella just looked sad and ugly. I ordered the Crepe Suzette, which was the biggest disaster ever. First, the crepe is made with pancake batter which is just spread more thinly. That's cheating. Don't put both pancakes and crepes on the menu if you are only making crepes! Second, my crepe came out white as a sheet of paper. I was curious and took a bite: it was undercooked pancake batter. Ew. In addition to undercooking that pancake, they must have forgotten to flambe it, because it would have had some burn marks otherwise. I sent it back, and the replacement came out when the rest of my party finished eating. The new pancake was just as undercooked but had burn marks from the torch. Conclusion: Denny's quality of food and service at higher prices in a tighter space. Next time I'll go to an honest American diner that does not call pancakes "crepes", has booths, and can make...

• Difficult street parking, especially during brunch hours • Complimentary French bread is perfect in texture and taste • Unclear if live music is a regular occurrence on Sundays • Indoor and walled-from-street outdoor seating is available. • Eggs benedict was mediocre. 3 eggs special was above average. • The restaurant is a possible tourist and date magnet • Restroom is a longer-than-average walk from the indoor dining area. Closer to the outdoor dining area

Parking was difficult, the small lot had

Hidden Gem, small quaint cafe with exquisite deliciously prepared dishes sadly they only serve breakfast & lunch, although the presentation of meal never been big deal to me, however after trying several different items from their menu it does seem to add to the taste. I only got food to go one time it to was tasty but somehow not the same.

The service is good but at the same placating to add I felt rushed, on a couple occasions the busboy/waiters rudely reached over the person whom I dining with while still eating to retrieve my empty plate without asking first. Although perturbed I ignored the intrusion a few months after the same thing happened this time I brought it to the attention of waiter while paying. I still tipped him but immeadately regretted it because I knew that this common practice because the Cafe seating capacity was limited but very popular because of the great food. I felt had I not tipped him and let him know would be a good lesson. The atmosphere is cramped but being outside on the patio made it bearable, they also have inside seating but it too us small. I keep going back because of the excellent food mainly the breakfast, and the mindset to just tolerate the...