Cafe Laurent

Kia ora Roby and Greetings from New Zealand, our sister Christina brought us to your amazing cafe for breakfast last week, after her birthday celebrations, thank for the friendly hospitality, service and great food, Me te mihi nui mō ō manaakitanga - thank for your kindness, Nā, Richard and Desrae Garratt (photo attached)

Loved the food! The owner is the one who gave me a run down of the menu, he was super friendly and my mouth was watering before he even finished explaining his recommendations. My finance and I both got the fancy brunch (I was stuffed after half so I got 2 meals out of it but my fiance basically licked his plate clean). Service was good and the food came out quickly. On a Saturday morning 10am street parking was easy and there was no wait. We got to choose between indoor, outdoor or a covered patio

Cafe Laurent was the perfect brunch date spot! After the farmers market, we enjoyed a cozy meal—had the “fancy brunch” and turkey eggs Benny, and both were delicious. The eggs were perfectly poached, and the flavors really hit the mark. Service was friendly and relaxed, and was offered. Yea refill promptly. though there were a few flies around. Overall, a charming spot with great food ideal for a laid-back brunch!

We arrived at 11:30am and had brunch in the outside area. The food was very good! We ordered Fancy Brunch and Breakfast Paris Sandwich. Both of them had croissant but with different stuffing, and they were both tasty. The potato gratin was very delicious, and the fruit were fresh. We chose french toast for Fancy Brunch, and it was nice. We ended up packaging 1/3 of the food home.

- You get one flimsy napkin with your meal, no extras on any of the tables - Atmosphere disappointing compared to their past location. Stained walls and a smashed up space heater. Previous location had a quaint patio area with tree cover and fountains…outdoor seating at this location was sad by comparison - Took way too long to receive the check after our table was cleared. The check was actually a point-of-sale device that didn’t display the itemized charges - I already knew this place was expensive (more so than their previous location) but $25 for a crepe feels unjustified given the aforementioned. Nothing wrong with a mediocre restaurant, but I got the itch to write a review given their prices make you think you’ll get an experience of value.

WOW holy shit this place is absolutely AMAZING and the food blew my mind. The potatoes were honestly life changing like.. I won’t be the same after eating here lol. The croissant sandwich was everything a croissant lover dreams of, perfectly cooked bacon & eggs, the cheese was melted so well, if I could give this higher than 5 stars I would.

This place is a great cute brunch spot, i love that they are authentic to french hospitality and give you complementary bread and butter with jam. The bread was made in house and it was delicious and the fig jam was the perfect combination! The portion sizes were big, but the price was a little bit pricey for it. They were also very quick to bring out the food, not sure if that’s a good or bad thing… The only downside i would say is the quiche i got wasn’t that flavorful and i wouldn’t recommend it or get it again. I had to drown it in salt and hot sauce for it to taste good. But the potatoes were amazing and the fruit was ok.

Great spot New location. No alcohol currently. Stick to breakfast. Good server vibes. Nice 1st date spot. Dogs outside in front. Burger was not set up right...fell apart and didn't come.as said. Disappointed but the meat quality is above average, so it may have just been a bad day to get a burger overall. Feel french...feel ....o lala...be happy. It's super chill.

Stopped by Saturday morning with my friend. Cute but smaller restaurant. It wasn't very busy. Staff were friendly and gave us some bread on the house. I ordered the Breakfast Paris Sandwich with Potato Gratin and Fresh Seasonal Fruit. The croissant was great. Very flakey, crisp, and buttery. Everything else was pretty standard. Nothing really stood out to my friend and I. Overall, I'd recommend if you're looking for a breakfast spot in the area but not necessarily a must try. Parking: A little tough. There is paid street parking. Got lucky and found free parking in the neighborhood behind.

I loved Cafe Laurent when they were at their previous location. This location makes parking a lot harder and I feel the layout is weird. Still, the food is delicious, if not a bit pricey. Service is really kind though not particularly fast.

My sister and I decided to have an early breakfast here. The restaurant itself has a nice outside seating area as well as a dining area and a side patio, which to us was the best part. We were warmly greeted by the staff upon entering, but that's about as far as the good service goes. When the waiter took our order, he appeared to be unhappy to be doing so. I ordered the eggs Benedict, which comes with two sides, I asked for two sides of potatoes. I was immediately asked if I wasn't sure I needed a salad instead. To which I replied that I wanted my potatoes. Determine not to let that ruin our breakfast together my sister ordered her breakfast, and I proceeded to order a to go breakfast Paris Sandwich for my husband. Which he enjoyed even after my hour drive home with it. Once we received our food, my eggs Benedict were very good. I asked to have them with avocado versus ham. And my potatoes were absolutely delicious. My sister's breakfast that came with eggs, bacon, sausage and a pancake, was OK.. The pancake itself had no flavor whatsoever and tasted extremely undercooked. She ended up adding a croissant to her order to have with her eggs since she couldn't eat the pancakes. I know I'm not a small person, but to have a waiter say something like that to me was just uncalled for and down right hurtful and rude. But maybe he wasn't have a good day and took it out on me? Whatever the case maybe I do hope he doesn't speak to anyone like that again.

I'm from out of town. But was expecting it to be more of a Parisian style Café. However, it was quite basic. Food was also mediocre. But staff were really friendly. We kind of wish we went elsewhere as there are so many other great options for cafes.

Amazingly friendly staff, very warm and welcoming. That was so refreshing and pleasant! It feels like a really special, neighborhood place, and I love that vibe. The setting is great. Charming, colorful and warm. It's casual, inviting and unpretentious. The food is so good! The menu is incredible- It's honestly hard to decide on something because everything sounds SO GOOD. You won't be disappointed. The French toast tastes like bread pudding, it's heavenly. Seriously. The potatoes au gratin are to die for. Parking is kind of annoying, but you'll figure it out. Just drive a block and a half up and park on Venice Boulevard. Looking forward to going back to try more things! Thanks for a great experience. The warm welcome, smiles and kindness really stand out.

This meal was painstakingly mid... honestly, maybe worse than mid. The turkey club is the saddest looking and tasting sandwich in LA. And the eggs were... definitely special. JK they were alright. But the bacon on the club sandwich was not even good bacon like you get in the special, it's way sadder bacon on top of a few stacks of lame turkey on a cold bread. The staff is nice and accommodating but the music too loud and poppy and I don't particularly fw the LED lights. It feels like im in a teenage boys room and he made me a sandwich but he's never made a sandwich before so it ended up looking like that. Coffee good

Very nice staff. They gave us bread on the house! However food probably needed a little more salt /flavor. But overall good experience

I haven't been to this space since Atmosphere Café had closed down, so it was nice to see how Café Laurent redecorated the space. I'm glad they kept the side patio space because it's my favorite part. In honor of the Olympics happening in Paris, why not have some French food! The quiche aux olives was a generous portion and I enjoyed every bite. The side salad and potato gratin were both delicious as well. The only critique is that the potato gratin had a tad too much cheese for my taste. It was more cheese than potato. There is NO shortage of cheese on the menu, so rest assured you are taken care of, cheese lovers! My friend had the skirt steak medium rare and she said it was great and would order it again in a heartbeat. Cheers to Pedro for delivering on attentive and hospitable service!

Omg.. whyyyy have I not stopped in before? France would envy the beautiful French pastries. My brothers had a tuna sandwich pilled high in a high flaky croissant. The other had a chicken salad stuffed croissant , mine was like a fluffy omelette croissant . The came with fresh field green salads and / or fresh sweet fruit. What an un expected treat. Of course we had to bring home pastry. We left happy and full. Will go back with friends and more friends. Bravo! The service only reveled the food.

The food was hot and delicious! Hot chocolate had light and tasty whipped cream that tastes freshly made. Portions were ample size and meals ranged $15-$25. This is a new location for them, but it's sweet. A great date spot. It was a cool morning and the room with the larger tables was chilly. They brought a heater and we were comfortable in about 10 minutes. The servers worked well together and we had everything we needed very efficiently. You should definitely check this out!

Great brunch spot that has since moved from the last time I ate here. This spot used to be in Culver City next to a high school, and a small restaurant that had a nice outdoor patio. I'm sure they moved into a location that is just as nice, but I can focus on the service and food. The staff was very friendly, and most importantly, efficient and fast, especially with how many people were in this restaurant having brunch. The brunch food was amazing. The breakfast sandwiches, the different sides, the amount of choices they had for our two-year-old. It was a very good experience with fresh and tasty ingredients. I would love to make it to the new location so that I can provide updates on ambience and new pictures for the spot.

Good cafe for breakfast or lunch with good tasting food that is huge. We had a giant group between two tables and they did a good job serving us. I had the olive quiche which tasted good overall, but the side potatoes were definitely the main star of the plate. The salmon omelette was also pretty good as well. Parking isn't that hard to find and overall the ambiance was ok, but could be better.

So sad!!!! This is the last day for this fabulous, iconic Culver City eatery. I have been coming here since they opened in the 90s. The landlord wouldnt renew the lease so they're out. For loyal and new customers, they will be opening Sept 29 at 12034 Venice Blvd LA 90066 (Mar Vista, between Bundy and Inglewood). They will be at that location for 18 months, after which they are moving to their new, permanent place on Centinela near La Tijera (Westchester), in an upcoming neighborhood. Cafe Laurent we love you and will follow you wherever you go. Good food, good people, good times.

Came for the Sunday brunch, had to wait about 15-20 min for a table for 6 people. They had an interior upgrade so it's much nicer than I remember. The menu has nice options, nothing over complicated so everyone had a pretty easy time choosing which simplifies the process. Nice atmosphere overall and good service. The food was tasty, I felt like they use good ingredients and pay attention to details. they offer the option of byob (bring your own bottle) which I think is awesome. metered street parking all around.

Delicious breakfast spot! Everything was fresh and flavorful, we were seated quickly and the service was great. They have a nice heated patio as well with a lovely ambiance.

I was looking for a place nearby to the Sony Studios, and I picked this place due to its highly rated reviews. We were seated at the outdoor patio area, and right away, we had two waiters taking our drink and food order! I've never had tqo waiters before. Since we were prepared with our order, as soon as we placed it, within 5 minutes we received our food. They were so quick, and they constantly filled our waters and made sure we were always attended to. Now the food. I ordered the grilled shrimp salad and arugula salad. The portion size was big with an ample amount of perfectly grilled shrimp. The simple olive oil vinegrette was an excellent dressing to showcase the fresh ingredients. I definitely will return if I'm in the area to try their brunch.

We went around 12:30pm on a Sunday and we waited about 15-20 mins then got sat and ordered food and got food around 1:30pm (took about 30-40mins to get food) I think as a diner, it shouldn't make customers wait for brunch for an hour because it's more for quick dine and leave atmosphere. As for food, Le New Yorker was really good as a baguette sandwich but as for Le Croque-Madame was way too greasy and cheesy. I wouldn't order that again as it was not so much of an balanced meal for me personally. Service was friendly, however, I just don't think the wait time justifies.

I am sad to hear they are moving to a new location because I really enjoy the outdoor garden setting and I come to hear the live music by Patrisha Thomson and Steve rawlings, such an amazing jazz band! We just visited and had the jumbo Shrimp Arugula salad which is excellent, And hubby had an omelet. I will miss this location very much!

Excellent food and very cute ambiance. I was upset when they changed locations - the one on Overland had been my favorite lunch spot for years. But I'm happy to say the new location is just as good, no change in the quality of the food.

Lovely service, great food, great portions, reasonable price. The only critic is the place is a leeeeetle cramped. Very good brunch spot!!

Great place! it bring me back to Paris. Food and service are fantastic. Formerly located on Overland now moved to Venice. Beautiful ambiance, music is delightful, spacious...parking maybe a challenge on Venice Blvd. We tried their Benedicts and Croque Madame, both very good. Will come back!

First time trying this place out and I must say it's pretty good for what it's worth . My friend and I decided to have this place for lunch today and it was good. I got the pasta and my friend got the salad and croissant sandwich and both were good for it being take out . I'm sure the food would probably be better if you were to eat at the place. The service was nice they were really friendly when we went to pick up the food. I love the vibes of the place feels like a nice little cafe with cute art everywhere . It feels more like a littler diner than a cafe but it felt warm and welcoming . Will most likely come back to try the rest of their menu

Really nice folks working here. Good service, very attentive. Food is pretty good. I had breakfast which was a decent size portion. I tried my friend's seafood crepe and it was good enough. Extensive menu, many choices for both brunch and lunch. They have a lot of dining space which is also nice, as it feels pretty spacious and spread out, We sat out on the heated patio it was comfortable. I've been to the Culver location many times over the years so was happy to see them in Mar Vista. I'd def return to try more items off that huge menu.

We had a wonderful brunch yesterday, Sunday morning. They don't take reservations so just plan to arrive and wait a short time if you have a group of more than 4, however it was just the 2 of us so we were able to be seated right after arriving for a 10:30AM brunch. Service was pretty quick and casual, we had two different waiters take our drink order and our food order, but the items came out fast and sitting out back in the covered, heated patio was a nice way to spend a Sunday morning. They have a very large menu for both breakfast and lunch so there really are a ton of options to choose from. I started off the meal with a Butter Croissant and really enjoyed it. It was fresh and fluffy and came with a side of jam and butter. For my entree I chose a personal favorite of mine that is located on the lunch menu, but is also served for breakfast: the Croque Madame. Petit Trois still has my favorite in LA, but this one is probably in my top 3 overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely order it again. Overall a great French Bistro that serves up a great breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Parking in the area is pretty easy, but plan to do street parking because they do not have a parking lot.

We came in at 2:30pm on a Thursday and were still seated despite the restaurant closing at 3pm. The staff was really friendly. They were very welcoming and helpful with helping us to order. Even though we came in close to closing time, they didn't rush us at all and were very attentive. Cafe Laurent has a very extensive menu with many types of offerings. They have your typical American brunch foods as well as French options. I ordered Le Croque Madame and chose the potatoes gratin and organic salad as my sides, while my friend went for La Suzette Crepe. I enjoyed my sandwich and found it to be very filling. It felt kind of greasy and oily, so the side salad offered a nice balance. I really liked the potatoes; they were cheesy and flavorful. My friend's crepe was fairly standard. It was a solid crepe but was lacking in terms of flavor and fillings. In general, the food was yummy and solid. It was easy to find parking in the neighborhood; there were many street parking spots, with some being metered. The restaurant's interior isn't very big, but they do have a fairly large patio. We sat outside on their patio, but it was really cold. Their heater lamps weren't turned on, and there wasn't any cover from the wind; I would recommend bringing a jacket or blanket if you sit outside. There was also some noise pollution from the streets, which was kind of distracting. Overall, Cafe Laurent is a solid brunch spot!

First off, service was so so. Just initially had an issue with one of the servers because he is having us squeeze in 4 seating even though i told her there are 6 of us. Good thing the other server interjected and said we will not fit the 4 seat since i have 2 kids. not sure if the first server thought i'm going to have my 3 year old and 2 month old suit on our laps. Did: the eggs benedict with canadian ham is really good. The hollandaise sauce was creamy and tasty. I had the crepe shrimp ocean.... didnt like it because the shrimp was so overcooked and super acidic with lemon that u didn't taste the garlic. Sucks also they charged gratuity when they only technically had to serve the 4 adults. Nothing special so i dont think i will be back

Wonderful, creative, and delicious. I've driven by for years and will drive by no longer. Such an unassuming place from the outside, but a mighty force of awesomeness awaits inside. At least four stars. Further research will be eagerly pursued. With brunch on the weekends and breakfast served all day during the week, one has plenty of opportunity to explore their menus. Crepes? Omelets? Quiches? Or many other options. In my party, for instance, one of us ordered and loved the L'Espagnole Omelet (Potatoes, caramelized onions, Spanish paprika, pork chorizo, and mozzarella). One of us had and loved Soleil Pancakes (Three butter pancakes with a choice of organic strawberries, bananas, Nutella, dark chocolate chips, lemon-sugar, raspberries or blueberries. Served with seasonal fruits and whipped cream). A word on their poached eggs: Perfect. The shape was rounded, almost voluptuous. Expertly cooked, and all you enjoy is the egg. I have lamented that some other places rely on a heavy-handed vinegar flavor. Not here. Praise Laurent. A side of eggs is a great complement if you order the pancakes, for example. Or, with what I ordered: the French Toast. This is not your typical French Toast, and that's a good thing. While I love the more traditional puffy doughy triangles and squares at some other restaurants, it's a different world here. Pain Perdu (French toast) is their own French toast recipe, made of brioche, butter homemade croissants, raisins, cranberries, and a touch of Canadian maple syrup. Mon Dieu! Served with fresh fruit and whipped cream. I submit that though there are many worthy items on the menu, this was exactly what I wanted --- without even knowing it. Pain Perdu arrives as a large disk of eggy, imperceptively bready Heaven with the aforementioned dried fruit. This was so satisfying. And the poached eggs merely sent it higher. Strong recommendation. I enjoyed the coffee, too. Service was smart and helpful. Clearly, details matter at Cafe Laurent. I am grateful for such a tasty, joyful, and seemingly carefree experience.

I've been here twice, both times have been delicious. The service is very good, the manager consistently walks around checking in on the customers. I highly recommend their French toast.

Ordered the smoked salmon pear salad, and the portions were huge! Staff was very friendly. There's parking in the back as well.

Went for brunch yesterday, got the l'spagonela ($21) and French toast($18). The first was a egg omelette with beef chorizo and mozzarella . It was good besides the piece of hair in between it . The French last was more dissapointing . One large toast for $18 seemed a little much . Probably better options of there

I thought I was going to have a French breakfast. This was bad. How can you even mess with a cappuccino? I barely tasted the coffee. I couldn't even eat the pancake-- just the eggs and bacon. The potatoes were drowned in cream. Too much for breakfast. I'd not come back here. Awful food.

Small restaurant with great, attentive wait staff. The food was excellent! I had the brunch special which included: a large home made croissant filled with eggs & Apple sausage topped with hollandaise, gratin potatoes, a brioche pancake & lots of fresh berries! Wonderful fresh food! Portions are large/enough for two!

This spot is pretty solid! Nothing too special, I will say we enjoy this location more than where it was previously located. The food is consistent, really great portions! Service is alright never had poor service, some moments had been questionable but overall great time here. They do have a BYOB option and bottle fee, I'm kind of like if y'all ain't supplying it idk why you have to charge us for it, and I don't think it's cheap like it's kind of unreasonable the corkage fee but I digress It's fairly cramped on the inside, there's a narrow hallway like type set up under some tarp. We always leave with leftovers which are pretty good the next day, you can enjoy a nice brunch without necessarily breaking the bank. Nice to come in larger groups as well as they have a pretty diverse menu so you can pick off each others plates heheh If I recall correctly they didn't really have a ton of coffee options which was a bit surprising, like lattes and such. Although I think traditional French lean towards just a cup of joe so that may be why. Great for all ages, something for everyone. Very relaxed and casual here.

I have to start off by saying that the energy and service here is amazing.. you could feel the good vibes as soon as u enter... the food is amazing always taste great.

I visited cafe Laurent , sat patio side , it was a cool morning a perfect quite moment with my significant other to share breakfast together after a long, hectic work week it was a perfect getaway, if only for a minutes , just perfect from the service to the food , this is our new little stay vacat our little escape French nummies and latte's

French spot with quick service. Note that the Yelp checkin deal of the free latte with a purchase of an omelette no longer is valid. Metered street parking available. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Credit cards accepted. There is a gender neutral restroom available out by the extended patio. I noticed a sign indicating that they were changing locations soon, so these logistics may soon be moot. In terms of food, I was deciding between the omelette and the crepe version of the L'Antique (which comes with cream cheese and smoked salmon), and our waiter suggested the omelette. Most of the dishes came with an option of potatoes gratin and fruit or salad. All in all, the food was very rich and we left very full.

I recently ordered food to go. I had the paysanne omelet, a croissant, & orange juice. I thought it was great. They added blueberry muffin for free, which was good. I thought the potatoes were a bit too heavy, I wouldn't get them again. I loved the food!

Wonderful little spot, perfect for a Brunch Date en route to the MarVista farmers market. Great customer service and flavorful meals.

This is our favorite brunch spot. Jose is one of the most friendly waiter. We use to go every Sunday for brunch, but we moved. We came back after 1 year and a half, and Jose is still there serving with a smile and remembers us. The food is amazing, great espresso, and the obvious great service. I wish they would consider opening up one in the bay area .

The food was great, the service was very friendly and warm and the cafe was lovely. I wish I took more photos, the potatoes au gratin was excellent and crepe was perfect! Great spot in Mar Vista, this is definitely one of my favorites! Angel and the rest of the crew made us feel at home

My friend and I came by on a Saturday morning around 10:45 and were seated right away in the patio area - plenty of seating. Not even 20 minutes went by and the entire place filled up! It is a cute and cozy spot. Everyone was very friendly, attentive, and noticeably working together to provide a better experience for the guests. The manager, Rayn, spent a little time with us and was just overall pleasant! The menu is quite large, with a variety of something for everyone. It was a tough choice, but I ended up going with the chicken hash breakfast. I ordered a side of French toast and it was unlike any other French toast I've ever had! It was almost like a pancake. The portions are very big - I recommend sharing a plate, that way you make it to dessert! My friend ordered from the seasonal/ special menu - I believe it was the garden omelette - and said it was delicious. We ordered a crepe to share at the end. Yummy! Will return if in the area!

BYOB brunch! Yes please, they charge a cork fee and supply juice so bring as many bottles as you need. I had a croque madame, ewwwyyy gooey cheesy creamy toasted sandwich topped with a perfectly cooked fried egg. The service was impeccable we sat in back in the tent, the restaurant is very cute inside. Everyone's food came out hot and cooked to perfection. The au gratin potatoes have a touch of cardamom and five spice maybe I couldn't put my finger on it but it makes the béchamel very flavorful which is also in the croque madame. Worth any wait!

Is there anything better than their goat cheese, spinach, and avocado omelette? Let's go!

Great place... but 2 coffees 2 entries is just under 100 bucks (tip included). Way too high for breakfast.

Please don't come here. We may want to come back and don't want to get turned away. The food is good and the service is attentive. We hit the right time and we able to have brunch in less than an hour. I had the Fancy Brunch. My wife had the Quiche Epinard. The quiche was on the bland side. The Fancy Brunch was extreme. The sandwich was a good breakfast sandwich made less convenient by the addition of a good Hollandaise sauce. I would have been easier to eat if the knives were better. But a full knife created a mess. The "French toast" is delicious, but it's really a bread pudding. I love bread pudding so that worked for me except for the diabetes. They serve LaVazza coffee. Not my favorite but nice and hot. This place would have gotten 5 stars if the knives were sharper and the quiche was more savory. Next time we'll order a couple of different items and I anticipate it will be amazing. Just don't get in-line ahead of us so we have to wait.

Cafe Laurent is conveniently located and a great little brunch spot. Had to wait about 45 minutes for a party of 5 on a Sunday around 1pm. The menu is extensive, offering an option for everyone and the food is pretty good. The salmon pear salad was by far the standout for our group. A great flavor combo that is actually healthy! The salmon was perfectly cooked and delicious. Dogs are welcome on the patio! Bathroom is okay, not the cleanest and generally has a wait as there's only one.

Excellent brunch spot, great menu, friendly and attentive service. The outdoor seating is lovely.

Great place to have breakfast, one of my favorite dish will be the Paris Sandwich. Another great item will be the All American plate. The place looks small but not at all. What makes this place great is the amazing costumer service they provide. Friendly staff.

Cute little corner cafe spot! We were lucky to find parking right across, but I did notice there is plenty of free 2 hour street parking next to the cafe. We were seated outside in the shaded outdoor patio, which I find is better than the indoor portion. Our order consisted of the Quiche Du Jour and an eggs benedict. The breakfast plates were good! I would say they are pretty big portion sizes, as they came with 2 sides. A solid breakfast/brunch cafe that will satisfy your brunch cravings!