Dialog Cafe - Equinox SCLA — Restaurant in Los Angeles

🌟 Google Review

Title: Dialog Café at Equinox SCLA – My Second Home & The Sweetest Team 💛

Dialog Café at Equinox SCLA only opened in December, but it already feels like my second home. I joined Equinox recently and discovered this little gem tucked inside—and now I’m there every single day. It’s not just a café; it’s a warm hug, a smile when you need it most, and a space that truly cares.

As someone working in hospitality (at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago!) while still in high school, I can confidently say: this team delivers Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons–level hospitality—and I’m not exaggerating.

The whole team is amazing. Every single person brings so much warmth, energy, and love into what they do. I want to shout out the familiar faces I see all the time:

Aurora – the absolute sweetest

Megan - the kindest and most upbeat with lots of good vibes

Isabel – so kind, positive, and optimistic

Ani – the kindest GM with a heart of gold

Todd – the most generous and genuine owner

Enrique – always so welcoming and full of good vibes

Chef Julian - the most amazing and absolute kindest chef who delivers unparalleled food

Chef Gino - an absolute joy to talk to, always has a smile on his face cooking up exceptional food

But truly, everyone here deserves credit. This entire team makes Dialog so special.

Now let’s talk food + drinks, because everything is insanely good: 🥗 Caesar Salad – truly the best I’ve ever had. 🍳 Protein Omelet – perfect post-workout or anytime. 🥑 Avocado Toast – fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. 🍓 Strawberry Oat Matcha w/ Strawberry Sweet Cream – my everyday treat. 💚 Debloat Smoothie – a forever favorite. 🌺 Hibiscus Iced Tea – my dad’s go-to, and I totally get why.

You honestly can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is made with intention and care, and you can taste the love in every bite and sip.

I’m counting down the days until I turn 18 so I can hopefully join this dream team.

Thank you, Dialog, for creating a space that’s more than just a café—it’s community, consistency, kindness, and heart. 5...

Very poor experience here getting accosted by the young and immature Equinox staff upon entering the building.

Even with the establishment accepting my payment and a very clear “open to the public” sign on the sidewalk outside the front door, they ask for your id, then if you don’t have it, they demand “well are you at least members here?”. Eventually, they acquiesced and allowed me to pick my order up but only if I wasn’t eating there.

At the end, I asked for the staffs names, which they were unwilling to provide. They then begin covering their faces in attempt to hide their identities. I mean come on.

They claim that Dialog is the one with the protocol, and say it’s a private building they can do whatever they want.

Pretty sure if I went to the other location they wouldn’t demand my id. Pathetic customer service. There are dozens of other places to get quality breakfast/coffee in the area that won't make you...

Friendly staff. It’s easy to access the establishment, even inside the Equinox. While I appreciate the generous portion of the brisket breakfast burrito, I found the rice a bit crunchy and bland. They used fresh ingredients—give them credit. The coffee underwhelmed me, particularly the paucity of bold flavor from the beans themselves. I found the latte unduly syrupy. Management ought to consider La Marzacco KB90 machine to augment temperature management for espresso coffees. In terms of atmosphere, it’s relatively anemic. The metal chairs take away from that. Inviting colors, cushier fabrics, wooden furniture, and warmer lighting would all enhance...