Business Description from the Web
In the opinion of many, the best breakfast joint in Los Angeles.Pancakes (esp. buckwheat), biscuits, and many, many egg dishes. Crab cakes benedict with a lot of crab in them. French press coffee. Real maple syrup (for an extra fee).Friendly and fast service helps make up for the insane crowds on weekends. (A tip: it’s much better on weekdays.) Expect to walk a long way to park.Sorry, no haggis...
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Posted by chow
on October 28, 2008
Breakfast standards like omelettes and pancakes abound, but why not try the huevos O'Groats? Instead of the traditional tortilla, this mess of black beans, eggs and pico de gallo is heaped on flattened biscuit dough. Vegetable hash is a work of art with purple onions and emerald-colored spinach. The creamy potato cakes, flecked with fresh cilantro and Asiago, are served with farm fresh eggs and...
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Residents of the Rancho Park neighborhood on LA's Westside love John O'Groats . Family-owned and homey in its decor, the restaurant is best known for its rich array of traditional and unusual breakfast items. Favorite dishes include such classics as piping hot cakes, freshly made bacon and sausages, and Irish oatmeal. More adventurous delectables are the vegetarian hash and the potato pancakes...
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Tips About This Business
Brunch and breakfast are the most popular meals here, so expect a crowd. Sit at the counter and you can usually avoid the wait.
If you can't find parking on Pico, try to snag free parking in the residential area surrounding the golf course just east of the restaurant.
This place doesn't serve dinner.
Editorial Reviews from the web
The Scene The cell phone-and-stroller crowd packs this family-run eatery every morning, but if the line's too long, grab a seat at the U-shaped counter. The Food Breakfast standards like omelettes and pancakes abound, but why not try the huevos O'Groats? Instead of the traditional tortilla, this mess of black beans, eggs and pico de gallo is heaped on flattened...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 18, 2004)
Other Reviews from the web
John O’ Groats is simply lovely. (Said in a Scottish accent)
So, I go out to lunch only about once or twice a week. Yes, I actually bring my lunch to work the other days. Usually some bland salad or soup or something extremely healthy. How else can I avoid becoming as big as a house?
I usually go out with “Nancy” of “Sid and Nancy” and “Grace Slick.” I usually have referred to Grace Slick as...
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Posted by BBELA
on July 22, 2009
After passing by many times, we finally walked down to have breakfast. We were seated immediately, the service was fast and super friendly and I can't even tell you how delicious the food was. I'm not a fan of bacon, but that was the thickest, most deliciously cooked bacon I've ever had. Even though I did't wait (I got there around 9ish) I would certainly have waited and still been extremely...
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Posted by danettenet
on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 07, 2009)
Last weekend I was in the neighborhood and stopped by. They have the friendliest staff imaginable in this city! We had our dog with us so we called ahead to see if they had outside seating, and though though they didn't they pulled one of their inside tables to the patio. Not only did they do that, but they had a bowl of water for the dog waiting at the table. The waitress was extremely...
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Posted by rsyb
on April 13, 2009, (Edited October 10, 2008)