Met Her At A Bar
Restaurant · Mid-Wilshire ·
Belgian waffles, breakfast burritos, coffee, and Thai-inspired dishes
Belgian waffles, breakfast burritos, coffee, and Thai-inspired dishes
"This La Brea daytime restaurant launched operations nearly seven years ago helmed by husband and wife owners Mindy and Vinny Kinne. Unlike most on this list, Met Her At A Bar is open during the week with bowls, eggs Benedict, huevos rancheros, and a fantastic chorizo toast. Try the Thai omelet with eggs, onion, maple sausage, jasmine rice, tomato, and Sriracha." - Eater Staff
"I saw that Met Her At A Bar on La Brea, a beloved local hangout from Vinny and Mindy Kinne known for Belgian waffles, coffee, and breakfast burritos, is opening a Westside location on Main Street in Santa Monica." - Matthew Kang
"On South La Brea Avenue I often see a line out the door as early as 9 a.m. for the neighborhood brunch spot Met Her at a Bar, which has been serving crowds since it opened in 2017. I’ve watched customers rave about the uber-popular Thai fried chicken and waffles — made with homemade waffle batter, tom yum seasoning, and crispy basil — and the khai jiao, a Thai omelet filled with maple sausage, jasmine rice, fresh tomato, and sriracha; the wafflebello sandwich, with portobello mushroom, fried egg, vegetables, and cilantro aioli, is another local favorite. The place keeps a homey, neighbor-first vibe (the owners live nearby and know their regulars), has stayed busy through word of mouth with no outside PR team, and is even preparing to expand Met Her to Main Street in Santa Monica soon." - Taylor Kocher
"There are a lot of breakfast options in the Mid-Wilshire/La Brea area, and Met Her At A Bar is another one to add to the mix. It’s more of a local hangout option, with a casual neighborhood vibe, and lots of room to spread out with your laptop for the afternoon. The waffles are the highlights of the menu - they do a mix of traditional options and some intimidating sandwich versions. If you don’t want to stand in the line at Republique and maybe want to get some work done, this is a decent option." - Jess Basser Sanders
"A neighborhood destination credited with helping to transform a La Brea dining block into one of the city's busiest corridors." - Farley Elliott