Industry Cafe & Jazz

Restaurant · Culver City

Industry Cafe & Jazz

Restaurant · Culver City

6039 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Highlights

Eritrean, Ethiopian & soul food eats in a simple setting, plus live jazz & spoken-word poetry.

6039 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 Get directions

@industryjazzcafe

@eater

"Culver City’s Industry Cafe and Jazz has been in the neighborhood for 18 years, serving as a hub for local musicians who can come to the weekly open jam nights that are held every Wednesday and hosting jazz performances from Thursday through Sunday. The vibes are communal and convivial, and as lovely as the music-filled evenings at Industry Cafe and Jazz are, the food is far from an afterthought. There’s a soup that is expertly seasoned, and hummus that is made extra special with bits of tomato, basil, and feta. The veggie platter is also abundant, filled with generous portions of veggies and lentils, and enough injera for two to share." - Mona Holmes, Virali_Dave

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@infatuation

"Industry Cafe, an Ethiopian restaurant in Culver City, often hosts live jazz performances, spoken-word poetry slams, and open mic nights. There’s a small, string-lit front patio that’s ideal for a classically-romantic night out, but the cozy dining room is where you’ll get a front row seat to all the action on stage. While you’re here, you can order things like beef tips, doro wot, collard greens, or a platter of all three on a bed of soft injera. Make sure to follow Industry Cafe on Instagram for the latest on upcoming events." - kat hong, nikko duren, brant cox

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@eater

"Culver City’s Industry Cafe and Jazz has been in the neighborhood for 18 years, serving as a hub for local musicians who perform at open jam nights every Wednesday and playing host to jazz performances Thursday through Sunday. The vibes are communal and convivial, and as lovely as the music-filled evenings at Industry Cafe and Jazz are, the food is far from an afterthought. The soup is expertly seasoned, and the hummus is made extra special with bits of tomato, basil, and feta. The veggie platter is also abundant, filled with generous portions of veggies and lentils, and enough injera for two to share." - Eater Staff

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@infatuation

"Industry Cafe, an Ethiopian restaurant in Culver City, often hosts live jazz performances, spoken-word poetry slams, and open mic nights on the second Thursday of every month. There’s a small, string-lit front patio that’s ideal for a classically-romantic night out, but the cozy dining room is where you’ll get a front row seat to all the action on stage. While you’re here, you can order things like beef tips, doro wot, collard greens, or a platter of all three on a bed of soft injera. Make sure to follow Industry Cafe on Instagram for the latest on upcoming events." - Nikko Duren

Industry Cafe & Jazz - Review - Culver City - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

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Ellen Lilo Feldman

Google

I don’t usually take the time to review a place but this place should not be passed by. You feel welcomed and revived by the time you leave. Be it the incredible staff, amazing food, live music every night, or different beers from far away. In incredible food options for carnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike.

Henry Farkas

Google

Nice little Ethiopian restaurant. Recorded jazz plays most of the time. They have live music Wednesday night through Saturday night. I had a vegetarian plate with red and yellow lentils, collard greens, a mixture of potatoes and cabbage, and a small salad. All were on a bed of injera, Ethiopian bread. There was plenty of food on the plate, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My wife had a shrimp salad. This wasn't the typical shrimp salad. It was a good sized garden salad surrounded by a circle of grilled shrimp. Lots of salad and lots of shrimp. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There's no parking lot so you'll need to use the metered street parking. I recommend the Industry Cafe & Jazz in the Arts District of Culver City.

Nicholas Castellana

Google

Absolutely delightful spot. Food is great. Well seasoned, generous portions, delicious. The staff was super helpful and very friendly and welcoming. The music was great too. Jazz standards by a quartet. Immaculate vibes (literally, the vibraphone player did great). Can't beat eating great food with great tunes and great folks.

Dawn Pachniak

Google

Great food, fantastic vibe, excellent music. We were visiting from. Wisconsin and our kids were able to order off the classic menu (burger, spaghetti, and chicken wings). My husband I enjoyed delicious Ethiopian fare. The owner brought out some samples and my seven year old was hooked on the bread and lentils. He's pretty picky, so this was great. The music wonderful and was just the right level so that we could talk, but the kids weren't annoying to other patrons. 100% recommend.

Lady Patriot 711

Google

Food mainly Ethiopian but we had salad and spaghetti. Nice margaritas. No AC. No atmosphere and on the dark side. Service was consistent with the owner pitching in but they forgot part of our order and it was lackluster. Parking on the street. Prepare to walk. The band was just ok and acoustics were awful. Overall I'd say if you like funky you'll be happy here.

Renu Singh

Google

We had visitors who were experiencing Eritrean/ Ethiopian food for the first time. Chef/host was warm, but food was cold. Those of us who love this cuisine were underwhelmed, but we got there at the tail end, so may give another try next time we’re in the neighborhood.

Leemo Nog

Google

The food is great, the live music is amazing, the whole atmosphere is just awesome and relaxing. The jazz adds more flavor to your dining experience. The owner is so friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend it if you're in the area

Andrea Oviedo

Google

Overall: Everyone should visit Industry Cafe & Jazz. The restaurant has a uniquely local vibe where one can unwind and listen to live jazz music. There are not too many places like this and this is a must when your around Culver City. The Food: The food was phenomenal. The spices, aroma, and warm nostalgic feeling of home cooking make this place a hidden gem. From all the dishes, my ultimate favorite was the Doro Wat. This chicken drumsticks felt like an elevated version of holiday food. The only down side it only one drumstick, but you can order another drumstick for 5 dollars. I could eat a whole chicken with that stewy aromatic sauce. You won't regret ordering this dish. The lentils were also delicious. They were creamy, warm, had a little kick to them. The Vibe: I also enjoy when I get to meet and chat with the owner of the restaurant. At Industry, the owner and cook greeted us and gave us a little history of his restaurant and the talented musicians. The service was exceptional and I could tell everyone loved and appreciated jazz.