LEORA

Leora is a hidden masterstroke tucked inside the United Talent Agency building in Beverly Hills but feels far more intimate than a corporate café. From the moment you slip through the lobby, it’s clear you’ve found something special—half neighborhood secret, half creative’s lunch haven. Owners Leor and Laura Klein, known for their acclaimed KleinKitchen private chef venture, have created a place that merges comfort food with chef-level execution. Everything is homemade, vibrant, and impossibly fresh. Breakfast is a standout, with the Leora Breakfast Burrito leading the charge—soft scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado, and cheese wrapped in a perfectly toasted tortilla. The “Alyssa” version adds merguez sausage and herbs for a rich, flavorful twist. At lunch, the tuna melt has achieved near-legendary status, crisp and buttery on the outside, gooey and tangy within. The chicken sandwich, either pesto or al pastor style, is another winner, and the grain bowls and Greek salad are colorful, wholesome, and deeply satisfying. Even their frozen coffees and smoothies taste crafted rather than blended on autopilot. Leora attracts an eclectic crowd. One table might host a local Beverly Hills regular, another a film star or agent escaping for an hour. Everyone feels equally welcome. This is the rare place where high-end taste meets low-key charm. Five stars without hesitation.

This restaurant was amazing! Welcoming servers and great vibes You can have free appetizers (small veggies with sesame cream sauce) it was healthy and delicious! If you expect sweet and sugary food, this might not be the best place,but seeking for healthy and delicious food then please try this place! This restaurant is pet friendly, better to visit early morning before packed people You can easily find the street park as well

The place is at such a good location but not at all managed. They can do so much better. The hype is real, people don’t care on service as it’s the LA spot. I may not go another time unless they invite me and make the experience better. Hii Team @Leora, would like to come this weekend. Share concerned person’s name and contact so I can inform about our visit. Look forward to you hosting us with a good experience.

What a cute and eclectic little eatery! Friendly servers and super open, vibrant vibe! Plenty of healthy and delicious options on food! Definitely pet friendly as we saw a lot of doggies 🐶 Recommend this in the morning as it’s less busier Parking is a little scarce

Updated: food is fabulous 👌🏼. Chef is always there with personal touch. Great fast service. They seem to figure out the reservation system which is great. Must reserve otherwise wait time is very long. Great pastries. Great smoothies. Falafel dish is yummy. Very good coffee. Schnitzel is amazing.

Hands down my fave cafe ever. The owners are the sweetest couple you’ll ever meet, the food and drinks are impeccable, and the ambiance is like a little hidden oasis smack dab in the middle of Beverly Hills. Do yourself a favor and try one of everything. Oh, AND they cater!

Hidden gem cafe in the heart of Beverly Hills. Leora cafe is inside the UTA but it’s easy guided with signs to get there. Just park on Civic Center Dr 9346, and by little steps you’ll find the first sign. And from there just follow the signs! Food is delicious! They offer coffee, lunch, brunch, snack and even fresh fruit. What I love about their website is Daily Specials being updated literally daily with a date. It has indoor and outdoor sitting. Great ambience! I had a Mushroom Fajitas Salad and it was big and yummy. Very fulfilling. They have vegan options on the menu as well as vegan cookies and snacks. I highly recommend it!

Leora is a true gem. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warmth, attention to detail, and an atmosphere that feels both vibrant and relaxing. The space is beautifully designed, inviting yet modern—making it just as perfect for a quick coffee as it is for a long brunch with friends or family. The menu is outstanding. Every dish is prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and plated with care. The flavors are thoughtful and balanced, elevating classics while still being approachable. The frozen coffee is perfectly crafted that rival the best in the city. Whether you’re there for a casual bite, a business meeting, or just to treat yourself, Leora delivers consistently. It’s the kind of place you immediately want to return to and recommend to everyone you know.

Love it here. Go many times a week. Best tuna melt in town. Always busy but worth the wait!

LEORA is hands down the best restaurant in LA. The staff, the food, and the overall vibe are seriously unmatched. I don't usually leave reviews, but this place deserves it!!!

I've lived in Los Angeles my entire life, and this is hands-down the best cafe in all of Los Angeles. It's family-owned, and you taste and feel the difference in everything they do. Ingredients are top quality, super fresh, and you can tell they prioritize cleanliness and health, but somehow the food is still so delicious and comforting. Nothing feels heavy or overdone and you always leave feeling great It's literally a hidden gem in Beverly Hills, so you always feel exclusive and right at home at the same time. It's the kind of place that automatically feels like your neighborhood spot, even when it's your first time. If you're looking for the perfect balance of quality, health, and flavor, this is it. I can confidently say that LEORA is the best cafe in LA.

We sadly had a disappointing experience at LEORA. I'll start off by saying the food is great! The hostess told us about an hour wait which we understood as it looked busy. A little over an hour we came back asking if there was a table available and she said we were coming up. We responded asking for a time estimate and she said "A few minutes, next time make a reservation." We were in shock. Do better. After being seated, we asked for a tuna melt on sourdough (which we saw other tables receive) but were told it's only available on weekdays. It was later served to us on a bagel -- which we didn't ask for -- and we found out it could have been done the way we originally requested. Our waitress was sweet but clearly overwhelmed. I asked to be charged separately for a coffee I never received, despite following up several times over 20+ minutes. By now you can assume we were very fed up with the lack of service and rudeness. When we asked to speak to a manager, he finally arrived and responded with a rude, condescending tone after no one wanted to call him for us. The manager came and told us twice not to come back after we said we didn't know Sunday's are this busy. He could have told us specific days that were calmer so we can continuously come as we love supporting businesses like these especially Jewish owned. All we said was we didn't think it would be this busy and that we should come on slower days!!! As loyal, paying customers, we left feeling disrespected and embarrassed over a simple iced coffee that was their mistake. Definitely won't be returning -- and wouldn't recommend it to others.

A fantastic brunch spot and restaurant! I recently went here with three friends for a weekend brunch and were able to immediately get a table (Leora doesn't accept brunch reservations). Leora is in between two office buildings near a loading dock, so it is a bit hard to find and GPS will not be the most helpful. Our service was outstanding from start to finish, with our server even bringing over a high chair for a toddler in our party. We were able to order and get our food in a timely manner and everything was delicious. I got a dark chocolate mocha and a coffee to drink, both of which were very tasty. We shared the following dishes (I recommend this method of ordering as there are lots of tasty things): Chicken Sausage Hummus and Pita: Delicious, creamy hummus with fresh, well-baked pita. Jerusalem Bagel Platter: A solid Jerusalem bagel, although it could have been a bit crispier on the outside and a bit more chewy on the inside. The sauces and eggs were delicious. Shakshouka: The sauce was hearty and well-spiced, and the eggs were perfectly cooked. Grilled Bread Platter: Fantastic crispy and grilled bread. The sauces and eggs were delicious. We also got extra pita (a must) to enjoy with these dishes. I would highly recommend Leora for your next LA brunch spot!

Been there few times and got a take out. Holy Schnitzel is the standout. It's crispy on that soft challah. The rest of the menu holds up too, from the tuna melt to the breakfast burrito. Chill vibe, friendly team, and food that actually lives up to the hype.

Really loved the food and space but the 90 minute table time limit felt a little rushed and took the joy out of the afternoon. Also I found it difficult to navigate to the front door. Felt like I was walking up a cars-only ramp. (?)

Ordered the tuna melt with sourdough bread and their schnitzel salad. I would order that salad any day. It was with a sesame sauce. Wow amazing. I wouldn't go there on a Sunday unless you don't mind walking around for an hour and waiting for a table. Make a reservation ahead of time if it's for during the weekend

DON'T GO HERE. My friends and I had one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had at Leora. Two of my friends ordered breakfast burritos: one with bacon, one without. Both arrived with bacon, so they sent the no-bacon one back. When the replacement finally came (after the rest of us had already finished eating), it ALSO had bacon in it. Management offered to replace it with a Caesar salad with salmon. We confirmed there was no bacon. She took it to go because we were already done... and when she opened it at home, there was again a piece of bacon in the salad. She contacted the restaurant and send a picture they confirmed it was bacon. This was careless, frustrating, and honestly unacceptable. Terrible experience. I expected more from an Israeli run business. Don't go here.

Everything on the menu is delicious. The deep fried chicken cutlet is the best I have had. The owner is always very nice as is all the waiters. It's busy for a good reason.

People being sat by the garbage cans. Smells. Menu is weird. Lots of kids, super loud.

Let me start with this: I love leora. I've been here a dozen times. I normally get the hummus and chorizo -- it's great. But today (Saturday 12pm rush) I ordered the breakfast platter, among other things. My order was ~$100 -- so, not cheap. The menu says the breakfast platter comes with two fried eggs, toast, matbucha, hummus, labneh, and Israeli salad -- great meal for $20. My breakfast platter came with tahini and matbucha, but no hummus and no labneh. When I went in to ask, the manager said there was a menu error and the player comes with tahini. To her credit, she comped me a side of hummus -- but when I went back to the table I realized there was no labneh -- I mean, peep the picture, maybe I missed it? It's delicious, don't get me wrong, but missing two items on an expensive breakfast plate and writing it off as a menu error is disappointing. I'll be back, but I expected better. I think it's important feedback for the team.

This place was cute. The fries were good and the platter was good as well. The tuna melt was a little disappointing as the bread was just too much and too chewy I removed the bread and just ate the tuna inside which was good. We also ordered the breakfast burrito but it never arrived! It's okay though because we got full off of what we got and told them not to bring it lol. The coffee was good as well.

I visited during a busy time with long lines for a table, but I was lucky to place a to-go drink order instead. I tried the matcha strawberry latte, which had a nice level of sweetness, though I wish the matcha flavor had been a bit stronger since the strawberry puree slightly overpowered it. Overall, it was still a refreshing drink, and I'm looking forward to coming back to try their other offerings like coffee, smoothies, and juices.

Leora Cafe is such a hidden gem in Beverly Hills - right by the library and Live Nation! From the moment you walk in the ambiance makes you feel at home aka cute cafe vibes. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive and the owner even came and checked on us. I had the chicken caesar wrap and it was perfection--fresh ingredients, beautifully plated, and so flavorful. The matcha was okay, but I didn't expect much as that's not their specialty. I liked the Arnold Palmer. On another occasion, I had the shakshuka which was amazing. And the schnitzel which was incredibly but a little oily (granted it's fried - but delicious) - pairs well with a salad. It's clear they put a lot of care into every aspect of the cafe. Highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for something fresh. I want to try the pastries next time.

LEORA has been on my list for a very long time and I was stoked that I finally got to go today. It's a little hidden in between the UTA and Live Nation offices. There was plenty of parking and it was pretty crowded for a Monday but still easy to get a table during lunch rush hour. My friends and I knew we were going to split the Holy Schnitz sandwich and it did not disappoint. I would come back and just get that every day. The challah was fresh and warm and the schnitzel was so thin but not dry. All the flavors really worked together. We wanted to split something else and the person taking our order suggested their Caesar wrap as one of their top items. This is what's making me give 4 stars instead of 5, as while there was a dressing on the side, the wrap itself was very dry and I wouldn't get it again. The drinks were also phenomenal! My friend got the frozen coffee and I got the Sunset. It's a mix of mango puree, homemade lemonade, and hibiscus iced tea. It was so refreshing and not too sweet - perfect for a hot summer day!

I know I know it's fashionable to love a good tuna melt but when I say, I've always loved a good tuna melt and always on lookout for a good tuna melt I mean it. Leora has not just a good tuna melt but a great tuna melt super simple, but the bread is grilled expertly. The tuna is flavorful a bit of crunch and not wet. The cheese is perfect. Just a great sandwich and the coffee, drinks and all the other food are on point as well just a bit funky to find, but you'll be happy when you do. It's like a treasure at the end of a hunt.

Incredible food, service and staff. Will definitely be back very soon!! Loved all the variety and the owners were so lovely and extremely accommodating to our party

Nice cafe/restaurant in an unexpected location serving great food using great ingredients. Price points are good and whenever I am around I go there.

Overall staff is nice and helpful but some are better than others. Tons of metered street parking as well as the lots nearby are parking options for this fast casual spot that is somewhat tucked away in an office building but there is access from street closer to Burton way. Food I cannot say is bad but is it worth the headache of getting a seat then waiting in line to order then waiting for your food only to get food with a smaller portion than expected especially when considering the price?

DREAM SATURDAY AFTERNOON! Literally the best salad I've had in LA! Kind of a weird location because you have to walk around back but totally worth it and they have a great space. Gets pretty busy at 12pm so get there a little early. Everyone was super nice and inviting!! Dreaming of this lunch already and it's only been a few hours....

A true gem with the best, freshest and most delicious food in LA. The owner couple are warm and welcoming and make me feel like family whenever I visit this buzzing cafe with the best vibes. It's totally worth the hype. I literally dream about their tuna melt, chicken sesame ginger salad, and matcha. The other day the chef/owner custom made me a Jerusalem bagel with the yummiest tomatoes I've ever tasted (I shared a picture). Leora gets busy, definitely more so than when they were first open, but that's because it's truly amazing and loved by a growing crowd of devotees who can't get enough. I am one of them. Highly recommend.

Really amazing food!! Worth the wait! Best tuna melt in LA! Love the frozen matcha. Everything on the menu looked incredible.

I was working around near the area and I searched it up on this website this coffee place to go and buy a coffee for my lunch as soon as I got there there was a guy in the door question me what I was gonna buy and why I wanted to buy it Thinking I was going to steal, even though I told him I'm just wanna buy a coffee for my lunch, but he was judging me by how I was dressed and my working clothes I'm very disappointed how they just judge somebody by their appearance, thinking they ain't going to buy nothing Very ridiculous. Customer service very poor judgment of property management.

We had an excellent Sunday morning brunch today with the entire family. The place is: Popping. Trendy. And incredibly Popular! Food is fantastic as are the drinks. Definitely get yourself an iced Oat Latte and enjoy that Soda can glass in which it's served. Pro Tip: make a rezzo online with Resy ahead of time otherwise you may wait about 30-60 mins for a table. Alternatively, you can order inside and take your food to go as you walk through the Farmers Market. You can thank me later.

Casual cafe tucked away behind the Beverly Hills library. Decent seating for a quick bite, decent food, and friendly service. Free 2 hour parking in the lot nearby.

Tried the takeout sandwich here. Not bad. I can't give a full on review cause I wasn't here. Got a takeout from my SO. I think it was a caprese or something of that nature. Missing cheese though, so I added my own. Would come back and try. Seems like a nice place.

If you wanna be gaslit and treated like crap and talked down to by the owner then this is the perfect place to go. I order the tuna melt about 3 times a week from postmates. Today was my first time in person. Not sure what was so hard about a simple sandwich but after their 3rd mess up and waiting an hour I left because I was not waiting a 4th time, and at this point, I didn't Trust them with my food after what i witnessed. First I ordered the tuna melt that I always order with sliced Avocado. They gave me a diff thing they have on Sundays. If it's different. Then you should let people know "would you like the original or the Sunday special" it's not that hard. How was I supposed to know the tuna melt turns into a different item on Sundays. I receive wrong item and ask for it to be remade into what I ordered. Then they bring me out a Tuna sandwich, not a tuna melt. The cheese and avocado was missing. I was so upset and starving at this point I didn't even mention the cheese bc it would mean that they would have to remake it so I just said can I please just get my Avocado. The owner is mad and takes my order and says "ILL HANDLE THIS MYSELF" after watching him touch everything - in and around- the front trying to micro manage, picking something up off the floor, touching the order screen to redo my order, touching things all over the restaurant. He takes my sandwich and storms to the back. Opens it up. Peels off the bread with his bare hands. Spreads GUACAMOLE ON THE BREAD SLAPS IT BACK ON. Walks out and hands it to me. I ask him why he put guacamole as my avocado when it always comes with avacado slices. Lol. He tried to gaslight me and say THIS IS HOW IT ALWAYS COMES. I tell him no it's not and I ask him if he wants me to go grab my phone from where my mom and son are sitting and he can see how many times I've ordered it in postmates and that I KNOW how it comes and the Avacado it comes with isn't guacamole. He was obviously bitter I sent the sandwiches back the first time and wanted to be petty and make my pay, but unfortunately for him I pay attention. So sorry sir. No. I do not want your unsanitary dirty hands man handled guacamole tuna sandwich with the cheese missing. I ask for a refund and leave. Ghetto

This overly hyped up place. I remember coming here in 2023 before the rush. Prices hiked and quality went down. Flies everywhere .. reserved seating and radiation from the plant .... Sooooo luxurious for 25$ salads lol the staff is extremely rude, and the quality has gone to shi*** I'll never come back. Also FYI, owner wife will dm you immediately after you post a review and criticize you. Beware !!! 0 stars if possible .. HA yelp police ?!??

The frozen coffee is totally destination worthy, ordered today and will have another tomorrow, but will skip the marble lemon cake which was moist but almost tasteless.

Leora is truly a hidden gem! Tucked away behind the Live Nation offices. I only ordered to go, but they also offer seated dining. My coffee was great and I'll be coming back to try the food.

Kind of confusing to find the restaurant. We entered a medical building at first but thankfully there were signs pointing us in the direction of the restaurant so we made it! The food was fantastic. I really enjoyed my Caesar tahini salad with salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly. My friend also really enjoyed the Jerusalem bagel sandwich. She said the bread was very fluffy and soft. We added our name to the waitlist when we first got in and they estimated a 30 min wait which was closer to a 45 min wait but at least they texted us when our table was ready so we were able to spend the time walking around and exploring the area. It was very busy when we got there. Seems like it's quite a popular spot!

Came for breakfast and had a great meal here! The coffee and pastries are also excellent. Iced pistachio lavender latte, seasonal fruit plate and parfait were all fantastic. As for pastries, I tried the babka and marble loafs (babka was the standout), as well as a chocolate chip cookie.

The vibe and the food here are really good. I made a reservation today at 11:15 and got there a bit early. The server sat me down promptly and placed a reserved sign on the table, which made me feel special. Ordering was easy enough: the menus are in the front of the cafe and you order there before you sit down with your number. I got the shakshuka with grilled sourdough and the elderberry hibiscus. I really liked the sourdough bread that came with the shakshuka. It tasted really fresh and homemade, and it paired well with the tomatoey, eggy and cheesy shakshuka. I also liked that the tea was not sweet at all and appreciated that I could actually taste the floweriness of it. The ambience in the cafe was good too. Overall, my experience here was great. I would definitely like to go back and try the other foods they have there, as well as their coffee. PS. I think option 3 to get to the restaurant on their map is the best. Its free parking for 2 hours, and the restaurant is literally right across the street from the structure. You just have to make sure you leave the structure on the correct side.

Food was mid, service was unenthusiastic, not sure what the hype is about. All the good reviews about the tuna melt are lies. If you are around and have no where else to go, sure go here. Also hard to find.

Below average I mean BELOW AVERAGE!!! Come on with your sorry bagels and watery tuna! Do better....

I've been wanting to check out this cafe and decided to go on a Sunday. Parking was easy, despite the farmer's market. The cafe was tucked away but when we got there, the line was super long (about an hour for 4 people) but they have counter service where you can sit at some tables by the loading dock (first-come, first-serve). We opted for that, since there were several tables under some umbrellas. The hostess also told us that this wait time was calm for a Sunday! It was kind of a zoo, waiting for the food, since the coffee service/food service don't seem to be working together. But the wait for the food wasn't too bad. I was hoping to order the buffalo chicken wrap, but was told that they don't offer that during the weekends, since they have a different brunch menu. Instead, I opted for the chicken Cesar wrap. I have to say, this was one of the worst/most bland wraps I've ever had (especially since there are other good options in LA - Ggiata, Carla Cafe, etc.). Everyone else seemed to be getting the breakfast burrito, so maybe made the mistake of not getting that! Other food options looked good though, so a bit disappointed that the wrap wasn't that great. Overall, might try again on a weekday and try something else!

The chefs at Leora are careless and negligent. This was the worst service I have ever experienced and I'm never coming back here again. I ordered a breakfast burrito with no bacon, and it arrived with bacon so I sent it back to the kitchen. It happens sometimes! Management was kind enough to give a free cookie. But again when the replacement burrito came, it once again, HAD BACON IN IT. At this point I was hungry and annoyed to the point where I wanted to change what I ordered and leave. My friends were all already done eating. I changed my order to a Caesar salad with no meat. My order came, I took it to go and checked that they got the order correct - it looked right. Once I got home I opened my Caesar salad to find out IT HAD PIECES OF BACON IN IT. This menu does not say this salad has bacon, and I explicitly said in my order for the salad I did not want any meat. I have never had anything like this happen to me at a restaurant before and I never want to come back here again. It takes talent for the kitchen mess up this badly THREE TIMES the same way, and once in a dish that isn't supposed to have bacon in it in the first place!!

Was told it would be 45 minute wait, was more like 20. The order process is interesting as you get seated and have to wait in the line of (dine-in and to-go) orders. We ordered and the order of food was kind of random: Holy Schnitz came out first, then the fries, then the Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap. Might be worth to take to go as the searing is a little patio. Parking was not a problem.

yeah, no. terrible service and someone needs to explain the hype over this tuna melt. the matcha was sad. the Greek salad was good tho. layout was chaotic. people everywhere. no order. no thank you.

AMAZING! The food and drinks are really good and worth the trouble of figuring out exactly how to get to the place. I wish the hours were better and that they were located in a more accessible spot but will continue to make the journey. My first visit was during a heat wave and the chef was very nice and hospitable with our group and made sure we weren't in the direct sun. Great service!

I've been here twice for just coffee (once on a weekend and once on a weekday during the lunch rush). The cafe is adorable, has an excellent vibe + ambience, and I will def come back to try the food. I'm giving them 4 stars because: - I got the frozen coffee and it is incredibly average, but unreasonably expensive for what it is. I paid $12.50 for it with 2% milk + an extra shot of espresso. Even with the extra shot, it was mild in flavor. - I went during peak lunch hour, and they were very, very busy...but it still shouldn't take 20 minutes for just a coffee. I was in a rush and almost had to leave without getting my order. When I came over the weekend too, the wait was very long for two drinks. Nothing negative about Leora over other comparable places, but just fyi you won't be in and out of here quick.

Extremely disappointing. I've been a regular customer and huge fan of leora and I order the breakfast platter on postmates at least weekly. It comes with sourdough that they always seem to burn completely BLACK, not char, but completely burn. So I asked in the notes "pls do not burn bread" and instead received hamburger buns. Seems like the chef has an ego and took the request personally? Kind of crazy since my request was pretty normal. Wish I could have just received the sourdough- toasted and not burned, like a regular restaurant would have provided. Won't be ordering again :(

This place is a mess. They forgot half our order and we waited for 40 mins for a breakfast burrito. The worst part is after we told them about it, no one did anything and we ended up waiting 20 more minutes. We also saw numerous other orders getting delayed and messed up. On top of it, everything was overpriced with $10 coffees and $20 wraps and sandwiches. Especially with the terrible service and super disorganized there are so many better places to eat brunch in weho

Rude Staff & Poor Service Our experience at Leora Cafe was awful. We were told a 45-minute wait but ended up waiting much longer, only to be told our table still wasn't ready--and another party had been seated ahead of us. When we politely asked to sit at an available four-person table, the hostess rudely refused, despite seeing us struggling with our kids. Her attitude was dismissive and unhelpful, showing zero willingness to accommodate. After waiting far too long with no effort to assist us, we left. Unorganized, unaccommodating, and not worth the hassle.

I came here a few weeks ago for Sunday brunch with friends around 11:30am. It was busy and we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. They take reservations in advance but not same-day reservations. I got the shakshuka which was great and the sea salt mocha iced latte which I liked and it wasn't too sweet. I definitely would come back again for brunch.

Terrible service. Was quoted an hour wait for a table, decided to get a snack while we wait. The hour comes up, still nothing. Decide to get a to-go order. Waited AN HOUR to get a TO-GO order!!! Got a coffee as well and had to keep asking when that would be ready. After 2 hours, was still not called for a table. Hostess was dismissive. This place needs to get it together. The food is not worth this experience.

The food is great but the way the seating works just doesn't do it for me which is why I avoid coming here sometimes. Pick up and delivery might be a safer choice because it's also not really stroller friendly

First time i came here they gave me someone elses order but I believe in second chances and decided to give it another go. I was told thered be a 10-15min wait. I waited an hour and 40 minutes. In their defense, I should've asked sooner but im non confrontational so whatever sue me. Anyway once i DID muster up the courage to say something they told me the computer kicked me out of the waitlist and i was immediately sat at the communal table.......... anyway the food was good but was hard to enjoy given the fact that i waited for 2 hours