On a beautiful, sunny L.A. day, there is nothing quite as relaxing as a leisurely lunch at the Alcove, Los Feliz’s quaint and eminently trendy cafe. Housed in a historic bungalow with an ample courtyard seating area, Alcove has a big following of fans who appreciate its tasty salads, sandwiches and large and inviting dessert display. (The various layer cakes, tarts, pies, brownies and cookies are ...
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Sometimes all it takes is a strong cup of coffee, a farm-fresh omelet and a fabulous leafy courtyard to make a Saturday (or any) morning perfect.
This courtyard cafe, shaded by trees and lined with flowering plants, quickly fills with chatty locals. Inside the small bungalow, hardwood floors, antique furntiture and pastry-filled glass cases set a comforting scene. It ...
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In Short Narrow brick pathways wind through a maze of tables in this outdoor haven for sleepy screenwriters and other local hipsters. The garden features shaded tables under big green umbrellas, where customers wait with their order number. Dishes include classic cobb salad with Point Reyes blue cheese and applewood smoked bacon, or grilled sandwiches such as the Brie and apple panini made ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 05, 2008, (Edited March 17, 2005)
It's the place where I meet my friend who lives in Pasadena. We love their menu and outdoor seating. There is never a problem when she brings her dog, a bowl of water for the dog will be provided with a smile. The food is good and the portions are generous. Huge salads... almost too much for me. Big bowls of yogurt and fruit salad... Excellent coffee and the pastry is a story on its own.... always ...
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This place is really convenient to my apartment, and I would like to give it a better rating. It's in a converted house, and the renovation was very nicely done. I think it may have started as a coffee/dessert shop, but its aspirations grew. They serve sandwiches, salads, and griddle items. The food is really not bad, but it is so outrageously crowded that the whole thing is ruined. It feels ...
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Sure, the desserts are expensive, but it's worth the price with every rich bite! And no, I didn't mean to rhyme. The ambiance is perfect - the Alcove is more of a dining room to me & my family of friends than my own dining room, inside or out!
Special treat: There's a table in the back (inside) with drawers in it, and over time these drawers have been filled with notes from previous patrons that ...
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