Lyla D.
Yelp
For our last meal in Los Angeles, we ate brunch at WeHo Bistro, located at the corner of N Cienaga Boulevard and Holloway Drive. We have often driven by this bistro, but this was our first time eating here after my relatives had recommended this French-inspired bistro. Fortunately, we found a parking space in the packed lot shared with a CVS drugstore and walked down the ramp towards the restaurant entrance on N Cienega Boulevard. While en route to the restaurant's entrance, I noticed the many outdoor seating options filled with happy diners.
My brother-in-law had made reservations for brunch, so upon checking in with the hostess, she led us to a table for our foursome. We had a few minutes to peruse the menus when a lovely, friendly server, Melia, came by to answer our questions about a couple of menu items. The busy restaurant exuded a lively and festive Holiday vibe, yet the wood furnishings added a casual, friendly, and warm environment.
FOOD:
-Croque Madame: This sandwich, made with ham and lots of Emmenthaler Swiss cheese in grilled house brioche bread, called out to me. I paired it with fries, which I had in mind to share with my French fries-loving husband, instead of asking for a healthy house salad. I was surprised by the heaping serving of crisp, shoestring-like French fries that I shared with my husband and brother-in-law. The sunny-side-up egg oozed its yolky goodness, and its yolk "gravy" elevated the grilled ham and cheese sandwich. $24
-Bistro Angus Burger: 1/2 lb fresh ground prime grade Angus topped with bacon, onion, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mustard seed cheese, with harissa seasoned homemade aïoli on a jumbo sesame brioche bun. Both my husband and relative ordered this "Beast" burger. It was also served with a delicious, generous portion of French fries. My husband joked about having to squash the brioche bun into the burger, or he'd have to disjoint his jaw like a snake to be able to bite into his sandwich. Although he ate all his French fries, I shared half with him and my brother-in-law. $24
The food flavors and textures were on point and the friendly and attentive service was outstanding.
I don't usually mention using the restrooms in restaurants, but this time, my husband and I did go into their restrooms since we were going to head directly to the airport. The restroom I went into was small, narrow, and more like a closet. There was nowhere to put my purse without getting it wet or dirty, and paper towels and toilet paper were on the wet floor. My husband's restroom experience wasn't much better because apparently someone ahead of him had an explosion, so he quickly stepped out, not wanting to look like he made the mess, and waited until I came out. The filthy and small restrooms marred our experience.
3.5 stars but rounding up to 4.