Sqirl
Cafe · East Hollywood ·
Global-inspired breakfast & lunch fare with housemade jams
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Global-inspired breakfast & lunch fare with housemade jams
"For nearly a decade, Sqirl was one of the most talked about restaurants in LA, with lines snaking around the corner full of people waiting to try Instagram-famous dishes like sorrel pesto rice bowls and ricotta toast with jam. These days, the Virgil Village cafe is just as synonymous with jamgate, a 2020 moldy jam scandal that touched on topics of gentrification and recipe credit. Those conversations are still lingering, but if you’re in the area and craving a hearty breakfast or some delicious pastries, Sqirl remains a good bet. Plus, now you don’t have to deal with the lines." - brant cox, cathy park
"We get it - driving across the city is the last thing your friends want to do on a Saturday morning. But a trip on the 10 seems a lot shorter when they know that a sorrel pesto bowl is at the opposite end of it. This Virgil Village spot is a LA institution, with near-constant lines around the block, and food that’s inventive and fantastic. The classics, like the rice bowls, brioche French toast, and avocado toast are great - but don’t be afraid to branch out and try something newer, like the flat tot (basically a big potato latke) or the turkey breakfast sandwich." - brett keating
"It all started with jam. Jessica Koslow sought to preserve organic, seasonal fruits in a jar and soon came the homemade bread, the biscuits and porridge to accompany the jams. Currently SQIRL offers a full menu of honest food for breakfast and lunch. Go early on a weekday if you can. Try out one of the specials or a rice bowl and bring home a jar of jam." - Presshaus LA
"So, you’ve probably heard about how Sqirl is, like, the coolest restaurant in LA. You might be wondering if a stupid rice bowl is really worthy of your attention (and the drive off campus). We are here to tell you that the answer is yes and yes. This place is truly amazing. We suggest you do something productive with one of those days you don’t have class until 1pm and come to Sqirl (plus, the wait’s way less bad on weekdays)." - katherine lewin
"Yes, the lines are just as long at this Virgil Village cafe as they were when you went two years ago. But that’s because the food here is still worth waiting in line for. Whether you go for the sorrel pesto rice bowl, the giant ricotta toast with jam, or whatever else looks good that day, this is the kind of food that makes every other brunch you’ve had this year seem shameful. Go early or during the week for slightly smaller crowds. Order: Sorrel pesto rice bowl, $8.50. Ricotta toast, $9." - brant cox