Got Kosher Bakery

**Absolutely Amazing Vegan Breads!** This bakery is a *hidden gem* for anyone who loves high-quality, flavorful bread—especially if you're looking for kosher and vegan options ! Their Vegan Pretzel Challah is out of this world—perfectly baked, soft on the inside, with that delicious, slightly chewy crust. It’s an absolute must-try! And don’t even get me started on their Vegan Sourdough , they offer so many creative flavors, and each one is better than the last. Whether it’s a classic tangy sourdough or a fun twist with herbs and spices, you can taste the care and craftsmanship in every bite. The staff is warm and welcoming, and you can tell they put love into everything they bake. Whether you're vegan or not, this is THE place to go for incredible bread. I can't wait to come back!

No frills and the best challah in Pico area. Try the Jerusalem challah it’s to live for!!!

The BEST BAKERY IN ALL OF Los ANGELES??? Pies are incredible!!! You want to please your wife. Your friends. Do you want new friends? Do you want to propose? Do it with their pies. Their challahs are incredible!!! They make the best pretzel challah and every other kind. I love the kalamata!!! Plus the owners are the most special holy souls in the world!!!blessings!!!

The Pulled beef brisket sandwiches are daredevil good. I dare you not to get addicted. The onion rings are packet bought - crap. But the bread and meat, and everything in that sandwich make up for it big time. Just stick to the pulled beef and you'll fill any fast food craving you are having.

Awesome bakery! Alain and Linda are some of the kindest and hardest working people I've met. Pretzel challah is favorite but the chocolate challah is must try. Must stop by if you are in the area

We just had the best burger from them. The pretzel bun was Amazing. Everything was delicious - the sauce, the sauteed onions the meat. And the fries are made of fresh potatoes made to order, not frozen or processed. Yum yum!!!! finally a place that does it right. Great quality *****

My husband and i took a friend to Got Kosher this week. She wanted to know why she hadn't been there before-she liked it so much. You were out of pulled and rotisserie chicken which was a shame as I love the pulled chicken sandwich. You were also out of fresh onion rings. We come from Northridge because of the great food, good prices, Gregory and Linda.The chicken soup was fabulous.

Absolutely rude, ignored us the whole time while we were trying to order. Went with my Israeli Jewish girlfriend and the woman was patronizing and treated her as if she wasn't Jewish and didn't know about Rosh Hashanah. Wishing you better manners for the new year, שנה טובה

Got Kosher is our favorite kosher restaurant to eat at. The menu is unique, we love the moroccan dishes. The food is great, the servings are plentiful, and the service is fast. Plus, we can take our vegan family there as well. Highly recommend them.

I never had a pretzel croissant before, I think it's the only place in la that makes it and it's absolutely divine. Small and family owned Would definitely come back!

Insanely delicious challah. They have several varieties and each of them are incredible. If for some reason you are looking for a bagel the size of your head, they can help you with that.

Got Challah? To all those who celebrate Shana Tova-Got Kosher has relocated just east of Walgreens on PIco-just past Robertson-8758 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90035 Was just there and they still have their amazing special Holiday Challahs and other delicious baked goods. They will be open until 2 today! If you are reading this after the holiday no worries their baked goods and regular challahs are not to be missed!

The challah is very good, and there are several unique flavors. I tried the olive rosemary pretzel and the chocolate pretzel. You can tell they use high quality ingredients. When I went on a Tuesday morning, their shelves were empty and I had to buy frozen loaves that I heated myself at home. It turned out a little dry, but was better with butter. Next time I hope to get it freshly baked. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area

Got Kosher is a wonderful gourmet kosher catering and to-go restaurant. Metered parking available in front. They are most famous for their challah bread. It is open right now whereas the attached sit down restaurant Harissa is not. Got Kosher has a rewards program app. Every Friday they have a special Shabbat menu that changes weekly based on the theme. They can make the entire menu from Harissa to-go which ranges from sandwiches to tajines. They have a BOGO special every day during COVID. In their read y to go section they usually have sauces, kugels, and lots of pastries. Recently, I tried their new couscous bar which has couscous and vegetables and a meatball. They have different types of meatballs including vegetarian. I'm not sure what the veggie meatball is made of but it was very delicious and the "meat' was moist and very tasty. The dish was well seasoned. It is a nice portion size. I actually shared it with someone and we got full from just half. Plus all they had to do was dish it out to me and it was ready and warm. Definitely recommend this for a quick epicurean lunch or dinner.

I've only ever encountered the ladies who work here and they are LOVEly. So welcoming, so helpful and kind! The breads and desserts are fantastic!! I look forward to ANY time I go!!

It is heartbreaking that Got Kosher/Harissa had to close -- who will make those incredibly luscious artichoke beignets in Los Angeles now? Alain is such a beautiful, important, and culinarily gifted restauranteur to have come to Los Angeles. Community -- Let's make sure to support the new bread venture!!!!!!

Ordered through Uber eats. The ribs for $26 before all services fees. Got 4 bones, two of them with a meager piece of meat.

Came in to pick up some pretzel challah & I can't believe I'm saying this but there were two workers behind the deli to the right immediately when you walk in who refused to wear a mask (2 Employees). Totally disgusted , if they don't wear mask who knows how they prepare your food. Not to mention it's completely illegal to do in Los Angeles.

Passing by and made a quick stop for a to go order. Parking is on the street. Ordered the Moroccan salmon. Yummy!! Tender and perfectly seasoned. Also ordered the tomato and pepper salad and the eggplant. Both very good. Owner was super friendly and helpful. 10% off your first order if you check in on yelp.

Roaches Roaches and More Roaches If you enjoy eating at a restaurant that has roaches in your plate then this is the perfect spot for you Or if you enjoy restaurants where the city gives less then a C or Maybe a D or F on the window then this is your spot

Went here for the challah bread. Loved it! You need to try the challah with the chocolate. They bake it half a block away but sell it here? Either way you got to try it. Im sure the food is good too considering the quality of the bread.

Came here with my friend because his Grandmother swore by this place. She only had one burger in her life and it was here. Thus, we tried the burger (and also split the brisket sandwich). AMAZING. EMAZING. I'm not kosher or anything but everyone, kosher or not, needs to come here and try their burger. The burger is grass fed beef, pastrami bacon, avocado, and some chipotle mayo on a crispy bun. So so so good. The brisket sandwich was also absolutely delicious. I got the sweet brisket, but they also had the hot brisket option. The best brisket sandwich I have ever had. The only one I have ever had also, but I am definitely planning on getting it again soon. The fries are homemade and solid, but nothing special. Service was friendly and efficient. HIGHLY recommend this spot.

Kosher or not, this California influenced, French-filtered cuisine from Tunesia is the best anywhere. Ambiance and service do not match at all, unfortunately but in no way takes away from the consistent food. I could eat the bread everyday and it is baked in house by a famous pretzel challah baker. Add to this the brick alouf (crepe with egg), burger and the famous Baba-Ganouj Authentic Tunisian sandwich in three forms that all perfection; merquez; Schwar-guez; cous cous and tagine feasts. Grillade Royale (mixed grill with steak, lamb shoulder, merguez, heart, sweetbread) is the highlight of the grilled feasts.

I work at a hospital and Got Kosher stocks some items in our cafeteria. At first I was delighted to have the addition of their items at my work because they offer a lot of vegan options. They are a little pricey, but the food tastes pretty good so I didn't mind a little extra. I've noticed some discrepancies on the labeling lately, which is very surprising to me since kosher rules require meticulousness. An example is how a lentil and tofu dish was labeled lentil and "tufo". Another item, the Southwest Tofu Salad, is labeled "Totu" ..and the ingredients list grilled chicken instead of tofu. So is it vegan?? Is it chicken or totu[sic]? See my picture of this item. This week, I purchased a Got Kosher penne pasta after trying to decide if the salad contained chicken or tofu. Mixed into the marinara sauce was a short curly black hair. Disgusting. I seriously expected better cleanliness and accurate labeling from a company with claimed scrutiny. I went to the website to email a complaint, and pictures of my problem, but the only contact option is a phone number. Be careful what you eat from here.

I know you're busy. But picking up and hanging up on long time customers is shameful.

The name is cheesy, but your burger is not. But not to worry, the food is legit. It's not good "for a kosher restaurant", and it's not "good kosher food". It's GOOD FOOD, and that's all I have to say! Special diets usually mean something is missing, but there's none of that here. Sure, the Royal GK Burger has no cheese, but they a cohesive chipotle mayo, you'd never know. Think a burger isn't complete without bacon? Think again. Crispy pastrami is beef-bacon, and it's just as good when they make it right! And I can't stand pretzel buns, but their house-made pretzel bun has convinced me otherwise. And they don't just make sandwiches and fries. The Tajine is a great stew, full of thick, gamey chunks of lamb, sweetened by soft prunes and the almonds add a little extra. The name is cheesy but it's cute, the location actually has street parking, and the food is undeniably delicious. Don't just come here for the kosher food; come here for the food!

Savory kosher food with an array of incredible menu items. I'm amazed at how many different ethnic foods one can sample which are kosher. I've eaten here many times and ordered takeout on a few occasions when my parents are in town. The portions are ample, the service is sublime, the dishes are quite savory and I love their daily soup selections. My husband fell in love with the Sunday BBQ menu and ordered short ribs which were prepared to perfection. I love dining on their salads.

We had the most wonderful experience at Got Kosher. The menu looked great and we ordered way more than what we could eat, ending up with several packs of "to go" food which lasted me for almost two full days. Kosher in LA used to be quite limited just a few year back, but it seems as if they were able to reach new heights and new horizons, by in the choice of food and in the quality of cooking.

Wow, we are so looking forward to having our Shabbat meals that we catered from Got- Kosher...Nice staff, Sophie helped us to order the perfect meals and Jerusalem Challa for Shabbat dinner/ lunch Thanks!

Went to Got Kosher to sit in the Sukkot it was very nice And ordered some appetizers it was great it Was so delightful and great service

I came here with 2 other Yelpers and we all purchased their Groupon deal. I looked up Yelp reviews prior from purchasing the deal and was intrigued to try Tunisian cuisine. Got Kosher is a mix of North African, French and Jewish food. Sounds unique, right? Here's what I ordered: Royal GK Burger- beef patty, crispy pastrami, avocado, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, chipotle mayo and served on a pretzel bun. -$16.99. There was nothing unique about the flavors or burger at all. The burger was juicy and tender and overall it was decent, but really for that price? It also came with a side of fries. I could have went elsewhere and paid a fraction for a burger and it would have been just as good, or even better. We also ordered avocado egg rolls and it was served with cashew tamarind sauce. The rolls were good. I did not try the sauce. Overall, this place is just okay and honestly I don't feel incline to return. Maybe, I should have ordered the traditional Tunisian food, but a burger was safe and it didn't blow my mind and really for $17? I'll pass next time. This is a small restaurant with a few tables. They offer pastries as well, but I didn't get a chance to try them. The customer service was great and he was attentive. Parking- street parking or you can pay for parking in a private lot

We ordered from here for Passover. We were incredibly underwhelmed. We got the mushroom quinoa risotto, expecting a delicious dish with some sort of sauce and a combo of quinoa and risotto or something of the sort.... nope. It was just mushrooms and quinoa, dry as cardboard and pretty flavorless. We also ordered the artichoke beignets. Beignets are usually deep fried fritters, so we thought 'wow, they're making beignets from artichokes?! That's incredible!' Nope. It was just chunks of artichoke with onions and a sauce. It looked so unappealing. We didn't end up eating any of it. We were so put off and disappointed and feel like we were totally misled. Why put 'risotto' in the name of the dish if there's literally nothing more to it than mushrooms and quinoa? Why call them beignets if they have nothing in common with beignets? Beyond that, when we ordered, we scheduled our pick up for 9am. We arrive at 9:05am to discover the shop is closed. We found a delivery person out back, who told us they don't open till noon. Thankfully (or maybe not given what the food ended up being), he was able to get our order. The receipt attached to the bag was not for our order, though, and he had no idea what to make of it. All in all, so disappointed. Feel like we wasted our time and money. Wouldn't recommend, wouldn't return. ----- NOTE: I reached out to the restaurant in the hopes of obtaining a refund for the terrible food. I wish I could give this place negative stars after interacting with them further. In response to my note about the poor quality food, they simply said everyone else likes the dishes so I'm clearly wrong. No restaurant is perfect and every restaurant messes up. This place refuses to consider that possibility. They also said I don't respect the restaurant, the staff, the hours they put in, and the money they have to pay for kosher certification.... but seemed to ignore their hypocrisy as they ignored the fact that we spent our time going to pick up the food at a time they told us to that was BEFORE the restaurant opened, the fact that money doesn't grow on trees and we have to work to earn money to spend, and that spending money to get a kosher certification doesn't justify delivering subpar food. BOTTOM LINE: DO NOT EAT HERE. THE FOOD AND THE SERVICE ARE TERRIBLE.

Love their baked goods but I must get the Pretzel, Rosemary Olive Challah every week. It is delicious and it is a real treat !

Delicious challah and baked goods. I especially love their Pretzel Challah and their Olive with Rosemary Challah. The dessert baked goods are superb. Everything is strictly kosher. As of now, this is my favorite kosher bakery in the area. Highly recommended, especially for a dessert that's a little bit different from the ordinary.

Gluten free bread and buns. It's delicious. They made sure it was separate. Service was slow but food was delicious. I had to double check that the gluten free bun on my burger was really gluten free as it was that delicious. Mmmmmmm. They have bread for sale but we're out of the gluten free challah in the bakery. Hopefully I get to try that soon!

Amazing service and food. Great quality kosher food and all around a great atmosphere. I usually get a challa here when I can as well.

EATERS BEWARE First dine in experience was great. Then bought pretzel chocolate challah bread which I served to my Shabbat guests. There was a toothpick in mine. As I went around the table clearing fish plates, I noticed several guests had the same large toothpick that I found on their plates. Embarrassing. Asked if it came from the bread they said yes. About a year later and at that time they sold a steak big enough for two. We ordered that, waited forever and when we got it the smell of rotten meat was overwhelming! The table right behind us made a comment about how badly it smelled. Years later got a coupon for 25% off our dine in meal. So we thought we would try it again. Ordered the steaks mine was so thin and overcooked we just asked to pay for our drinks and left. I think we gave them enough fair chances and they didn't come out winning.

I can't take a picture of their fabulous Belgian chocolate Challah, because I ate it. It was delicious. OK, I didn't eat it by myself, I ate it after Shabbat services. But everyone loved it! Easy to order, easy to pick up. Happy faces at the counter. They even have a restaurant next-door! I haven't checked out yet, but they were very nice when I got lost the first time, and went in the wrong door. I've been there twice so far, and will be back. Everyone is asking where I got my fabulous challah!

I have ordered takeout from GK 3 times, never dined in. I liked their Veggie Burger and the Merguez Burger, always with one of their tarts (pear is a favorite, apple is good too) or desserts. (Stick to tarts, chocolate coconut flan is terrible). Today I had a big disappointment and I won't be back. The food quality is inconsistent. Today the veggie burger was very different than previous times. When I got home I noticed it was a different flavor and the patty was more a mush than a patty. Disappointed, I called to notify the restaurant. I was very discouraged by the attitude of Bennett (sp?) who promptly said "we love our veggie burgers". I said I did too, but today was bad, what happened? He did offer to replace it, but I live 20 mins away, not ideal to get a replacement. There are many options of great veggie burgers in town for me to give another try to the inconsistent quality here. It's too bad, the tarts and challah are good.

Although Jewish I am hardly a kosher one.Had occasion to meet with a producer client today and she is kosher.The menu was adventurous salads,sandwiches soups etc.More of a casual sit down place with a separate to go unit adjacent. The food I tried was flavorful, well presented and relatively inexpensive..if you are meeting in the Robertson Pico and need a fast tasty kosher meal..do include this place on your list

I can't believe the big thing other vegan reviewers have mentioned is the pretzel challah. Don't get me wrong - the pretzel challah is like a drug and if it were expensive I would be stealing your television. Luckily, it is also in nearly every Gelson's and a few westside Whole Foods. The real story here is the special Shabbos takeout on Fridays before 2:30 pm. The menu shifts but favorite examples include pomegranate eggplant and tofu-portobello napoleon. I am not high enough to come up with some of this stuff. Like someone deliberately tried to make a bad combination of flavors - and failed miserably. Then at Rosh Hashanah things like quince tzimmes and pumpkin soup with kreplach appeared. My grandmother was from Lithuania so this is the only Jewish food I've ever tasted that actually has flavor and spices. Cheesecake is available all week, anytime. Totally vegan, probably the best in LA. If you do take-out, keep it in the freezer before eating for maximum impact. My girlfriend poured sauteed berries on top. Alain is a G, takes serious pride in his business, and was meticulous in giving us a tour of all the vegan food. (Which was good because the menus are indecipherable on this matter, sometimes accidentally reversing vegan vs vegetarian, or just failing to list at all.) Non-pretzel challah all has egg glaze. Why? I do not know. This must change.

Came with a group of friends to this North African inspired restaurant. There is both indoor and outdoor seating and the wait staff is very nice. There is an array of foods to choose from including soups, salads, sandwiches, couscous, and tagine. We got the soup with large chicken chunks and veggies as well as a Paleo salad and "shawarma" plate. Veggies were fresh and the salad was delicious. The shawarma was a bit on the salty side for me. If you're looking for a good kosher restaurant this is a good place to try.

More of a casual environment. Amazing prices and the dinner entrées generally come with a soup and a side dish. Oh, and the food is amazing, portions are generous, and the service nice and friendly. I've gotten the rib-eye steak here. They only charge $25 for it, but you can't get anything like it for less than $40 elsewhere. The pulled beef brisket sandwiches are another favorite of mine, and are absolutely huge. You might want to ask them to leave the Cole slaw out of the sandwich and maybe enjoy it on the side. They do serve very interesting soups here. Last time I was here, they were serving a fish soup. It's delicious every time. Table service is very attentive, and you'll get your glass refilled pretty often. Be sure to take advantage and order their mint lemonade - nothing like that anywhere else. Overall, a great place to dine alone or with small company.

Great food! The problem is delivery is terrible. I've tried three times. The 1st time they were late, the 2nd time they were missing a salad and were late, this 3rd time, they are 30 minutes late (and counting)....I'm writing this as I'm still waiting. Very frustrating. We have 2 Jewish employees who have to wait and watch while everyone else eats their (non kosher) pay day lunches. ........1:21 still waiting, now almost two hours late. Unbelievable.

I was very dissapointed. I understand that for Rosh Hashana it will be busy, but they lack any organization. I waited an hour outside, then when I came in they told me they lost my order!! They substituted by fish for beef with prunes and it was not good. It was 90% prunes and almost no beef! Most upsetting was I placed the food in my trunk, and it spilled. They do not properly package the food so if it spills, there is a plastic bag around the container. This caused me to go and pay $50 for a mini detail to clean my trunk!! I am very upset. Then when I checked my bill they double charged me! They charged me for the lost order and the new order! I would give a 1 start, but the apple bread is very good here. But I will not return because of the double charging and failure to properly package the items to prevent spilling.

Now is Harissa same food, same service waiting for my food but with red wine this time!

As a postmates employee I waited around for over 30 min for my order when I was told that it was about to be ready by an employee when I arrived. Finally after everyone in front of me was done (which was about 3 people) the girl at the front asked to see my phone and order again. They were not slammed, they were not understaffed. The cooks walked around the kitchen with no sense of urgency nor care. The girl at the front then asks to take my cell phone to the back to show the cooks the order and realizes it was never taken into place. Another 10 min was added, making me lose two deliveries in the process. This is now a 45 min wait. Very unprofessional, and a complete waste of time on my end and the customer I was delivering for at the moment. She thought I was doordash, because that's what they regularly use to. Even though upon arriving at the register there's a postmates informational card and advertisement. I don't know what their deal was.

BEST customer service! I described a situation that I was in, and Linda was so gracious -- she arranged to fill my order the same day! This is after I called 20 other deli's...and I finally found a compassionate human! This place is a pleasure! I am so glad to have found this place in a world full of uncaring corporate stores. Love Got Kosher!

My friend had the Groupon deal for this place and said it was really good... so off we went pre-theater. I thought it was just OK and honestly wouldn't feel the need to return. We started with the avocado egg rolls which aren't bad - certainly the best thing I had all evening. For a main course I was sort of at a loss... nothing looked interesting to me. So I went with a grilled chicken sandwich. It was predictably just blah. Nothing special. Not bad. Not great. Just acceptable. My friend had the Memphis style BBQ sandwich. Which is just... it's just a weird thing to order at a place called "Got Kosher?" but whatever. Anyway, he liked his sandwich a lot. So there's that. We went to the pastry case and chose a delicious looking tart to share for dessert. That was very good and something you should do if you happen to find yourself at "Got Kosher?". You can also get carryout and some kosher deli selections from this case in front of the restaurant - also some of their pretty good bread to take home. It's a casual, family friendly place. Service was a little scattered though well meaning and friendly. Parking in this neighborhood is very difficult.

Got Kosher hands down serves some of the best food in LA. We have tried just about all of the tajines and they are absolutely delicious! We have been patrons for several years now and have always enjoyed the highest-quality food and hospitality. The (dairy-free!) challah bread and pastries are to die for. Cannot recommend more highly!

Interesting cuisine! Great way (for me anyway) to switch things up. The service was great here and they have all the kosher Treats you could as for. Lots of pickled things I had never had before and have already forgotten what they are called! But check this place out, they have special weekend BBQ entrees that fall off the bone.

We went to get the 2 for 1 special and received such a small portion of food. I have been going here for a long time and I know the portion sizes and to get such a small sandwich was disappointing. They also gave such a small amount of fries just because they were having a special and giving out a free sandwich with the order. I called and no one really helped, the man on the phone just transferred me to another line that just hung up. I did get into contact with someone that helped which was good. The food is always delicious, just pls keep the portions the same

Great service and even greater food! Ask for the "Royal Burger" you will not regret it. I will definitely be back

If it tastes good, it's probably not kosher. - My Bubbe's Talmud Oy vey ... Bubbala, I'm no Maven of Kosher, but it sure seems Got Kosher? has found a kosher combination of good food, flavors, atmosphere, and service. Sure, I tend to be a little shmaltz when it comes to food, so, don't get all ver clempt, "Feeding your Body and your Soul" is the slogan of Got Kosher? ... It's legit. Oy My Gutt, I was sooo full afterwards ... all the way to my soul. The soul food started with a house specialty Memphis-style Pulled Beef Brisket Sandwich ($12 Lunch) with GK's Fresh Fries ... loved the fresh fries and the sammich was beyond beefy with a light layer of Cole Slaw and zest. In addition to the fantastic fries, a side of Turnips and Carrots was cool. (4 stars) Dr. Brown's Diet Cream Soda ($3) was recommended by the waitress ... it was creamy and cool. If you're keeping score, you can see the food is a solid 4 stars ... so, why five? The Shayner Maidel and her smile was so friendly ... and I'm a Luftmensh. 5-star service. From the Bakery, I got a couple recommendations to nosh on later ... * Whole Wheat Pretzel Challah: I ain't no Challah-back Girl (or Guy), but holla for the Challah! ... Ooooh ooh, this my sh*t, this my sh*t (repeat 4x) ... (4.5 stars) * Belgian Chocolate Pretzel Challah Bread: Like a kosher heavy Choco Croissant laced with Powdered Sugar. If you like challah, you'll want to collar one of these. (4 stars) * Got Kosher? "Ding Dong" Cream-filled Cupcake: Cute with a little GK on top and served warm, this soft dessert cake was a little too sweet, but fun. (3.5 stars) Need another incentive for Got Kosher? ... A Yelp Check-in deal for one free Tunisian Dessert ... don't know what it is, but it sounds "exotic" and "kosher." An even better offer (which I wish I'd known about before) is a Groupon deal of $12 for $20 lunch or $18 for $30 dinner. If you've never understood kosher, call your Bubbe and check out Got Kosher? ... and finally get kosher. Shalom.

Excellent service and amazing deserts. I have been here several times and yelp Mark me as the DUKE. let's see if anyone can take my title away. Alena was my waitress, I don't know how she is so positive and friendly and full of smiles ALL THE TIME!!! Amazing!!! She truly cares about her clients, and this kind of attitude is the reason my friends and I keep coming back. Thanks!!!!

One of the best fast food places in the Los Angeles area kosher food industry. From the royal go burger to the salads to the couscous and the kebabs and the meatballs. Everything is heavenly delicious. The management is really nice and so are the waiters

The food quality is ok. The delivery cost to go 2 block down is around $15-20 which is outrageous. stake salad that i got was full of fat (see pics). They really need to learn how to treat their customers. Very disappointed!!!

The Moroccan Merguez Sandwich is amazing for all the reasons people have written, from the soft pretzel challah to the zesty harissa sauce and the tender merguez itself. My companion ordered the merguez as well and did have the gristle issue others noted; I'd chalk it up to luck of the draw but that's a bummer if you're trying it for the first time. I didn't consider the service inattentive at all, but rather extremely kind and more in league with a relaxed, "enjoy your lunch amid our cool jazzy beats" demeanor. Whenever I'm in a place like that and I'm in a rush, I just pick my ass up and go to the counter. No big whoop. The desserts I've had so far, the Chocolate Challah Bread Pudding, Raspberry Tart, and Chocolate Challah Almond Pastry, have all been perfect - not too sweet, bread/pastry melts in your mouth. Lastly, their recent expansion has the cafe looking great!