République Café Bakery & République Restaurant
French restaurant · Hancock Park ·
Modern French plates, bakery, cocktail bar in historic building
Modern French plates, bakery, cocktail bar in historic building
"Set in Charlie Chaplin’s former studio, the space floods with sunlight through cathedral windows over marble counters, and every croissant, steak frites and pastry comes off like a sculptural moment." - Ty Gaskins
"I note that the building that once housed Campanile is now home to République, marking a physical and historical continuity on that site between Silverton’s influential restaurant and the current occupant." - Francky Knapp
"Republique needs almost no introduction. Whether you’ve lived in LA your whole life or are just in town for a goat yoga intensive, chances are you’ve at least heard of this French restaurant on La Brea. The massive space looks like the courtyard of a church in the Burgundy countryside, and its varied menus (they’re open for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner) have everything from croque madame to pasta and crudo. But mornings are when Republique is at its best. The bread is hot, the pastries are fresh, and we'll happily wait in a half-hour line to eat plenty of both." - Team Infatuation
"After skipping the last five Zoom parties, you’re getting the sense that the friend group is kind of mad at you at the moment. Quick remedy - show up to the picnic with a box full of pastries from Republique. This iconic French restaurant is only about a five-minute drive from Pan Pacific and makes some of our favorite baked goods in the city. If you see the strawberry passion fruit pie or poppyseed bread behind the glass, bring them with you and all drama will be resolved. Also, you can order ahead online for takeout, so you don’t have to wait in line." - brant cox
"Is one of your friends fairly famous on Instagram? Do they refuse to eat anywhere unless they can get a bunch of good content? With Republique, everybody wins - the tiled floors, wooden tables, and high ceilings are your friend’s dream and the French food is some of the best in town. And getting drunk on champagne and eating your weight in oysters is the definition of girls night success." - jess basser sanders, amy clark, brant cox
