Grand Cafe @ Omni Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Grand Cafe @ Omni Los Angeles

Name: Grand Cafe @ Omni Los Angeles
Address: 251 South Olive St., Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90012
Telephone: (213) 356-4155
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

649 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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Positioned in the heart of downtown Los Angeles next to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Grand Café features a California inspired cuisine that focuses on seasonal, local ingredients with an array of choices. This authentic downtown LA restaurant is a popular lunch spot for businesses surrounding the California Plaza, as well as visitors attending the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theater, Dorothy Chandler, MOCA or The Broad Museum. Grand Café has a comfortable bistro setting and is open daily, serving breakfast and lunch.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

30 Nov 2023

23:30

Booked 5 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30
Phone number
(213) 356-4155
Website
http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/los-angeles-california-plaza/dining/grand-cafe
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Jeff Williams
Private party facilities
Great for large groups and private events! Please contact restaurant directly to set up a reservation!
Private party contact
Julia Lemus: (213) 356-4155

Location
251 South Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
3rd Floor Omni Hotel (or) Grand Ave Entrance between 2nd & 3rd
Parking Details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tropical Greens SmoothieUS$11.00
pineapple | sacha inchi protein | spinach | coconut milk | mango | carrot | almond | flaxseeds
Yogurt ParfaitUS$14.00
greek yogurt | fresh berries | house made granola
Mccann's Steel-Cut OatsUS$11.00
brown sugar | dried fruit
Avocado ToastUS$18.00
semolina toast | grape tomatoes | english cucumber | watermelon radish | quinoa | lemon olive oil
Protein Punch BowlUS$19.00
red quinoa | asparagus | spinach | petite tomatoes | poached egg | hollandaise
Smoked Salmon PlatterUS$21.00
toasted bagel | red onion | capers | herb cream cheese
Fruit & Berries PlateUS$11.00
Mixed BerriesUS$10.00
Assorted CerealsUS$8.00
Gluten-Free CerealUS$9.00
Hand-Mixed GranolaUS$9.00

Brewed Favorites

Stance Coffee or Numi TeaUS$7.00
EspressoUS$8.00
Cappuccino or LatteUS$9.00

Ironed & Griddled

Buttermilk PancakesUS$18.00
vermont maple syrup | triple berry compote | mango / carrot / almond / flaxseeds
Belgian WaffleUS$20.00
strawberries | vermont maple syrup | whipped cream
Brioche French ToastUS$22.00
vermont maple syrup | triple berry compote side of pecanwood smoked bacon & pork sausage links

Eggs

One Farm-Fresh EggUS$17.00
pecanwood smoked bacon or breakfast sausage | breakfast potatoes | choice of toast
Two Farm-Fresh EggsUS$20.00
pecanwood smoked bacon or breakfast sausage | breakfast potatoes | choice of toast
Three-Egg OmeletUS$22.00
choice of fillings: pecanwood smoked bacon | ham | chorizo | smoked salmon | mushrooms | spinach | tomatoes | bell peppers | onions | mozzarella cheese | cheddar cheese | breakfast potatoes | choice of toast

Morning Refreshments

JuiceUS$6.00
apple | orange | cranberry | lemonade
MilkUS$6.00
whole | 2% | almond | soy

Specialties

Breakfast BurritoUS$19.00
chorizo | scrambled eggs | cheddar cheese | flour tortilla | breakfast potatoes | ranchero salsa | fresh fruit
Eggs BenedictUS$22.00
eggs | canadian bacon | english muffin | classic hollandaise sauce
Huevos RancherosUS$21.00
pork carnitas | two eggs your way | pinto beans | queso fresco | avocado | salsa roja | corn tortillas
Steak & EggsUS$28.00
ny strip steak | fried eggs | mushrooms | spinach sauté
Egg White FrittataUS$20.00
asparagus | tomato | spinach | mushrooms | peppers | avocado | seasonal fruit

Breakfast Sides

Pecanwood Smoked BaconUS$7.00
Country-Style Pork Sausage LinksUS$7.00
Chicken Sausage LinksUS$7.00
Breakfast PotatoesUS$6.00
Breakfast PastryUS$9.00
Sourdough, Wheat, White or Gluten-Free ToastUS$5.00

What 649 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown / South and East LA
Great for brunch
Downtown / South and East LA
Californian

649 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Sunday brunch is back but niw with live Jazz! Excellent
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Mikel
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an incredible experience my wife and I had at the Grand Cafe at the Omni. The staff was engaging, kind and always made sure we had what we needed. The staff was notified of my wife’s birthday and they didn’t hold back any stops and we felt the love they shared. The hospitality of everyone there was with the visit, and the food was out of this world! Highly recommend the Jazz Brunch if you can, there wasn’t a single dish I had that I didn’t enjoy. Biscuits and Gravy, King Crab, incredible waffles.. this may have been our first, but definitely won’t be our last visit!
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LibbyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent brunch buffet with fresh tasty offerings. Back to pre-covid standards. Wait staff friendly and attentive. Everyone at the tables around us seemed to be enjoying the experience as much as we were.
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Simone
Los Angeles
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I like this cafe so much from the food to the staff and glad it’s back. My chicken sandwich was perfect and my friend enjoyed her yummy hamburger.
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neecee
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lunch was great our table was ready when we arrived. Our waiter was attentive.
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JillL
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 8 October 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server was quite attentive and our meals came quickly. The food was very good. We were at the Sunday brunch/buffet and the music was a little too loud.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went for Sunday Brunch with my family and it was great! Wonderful selection of food especially the seafood bar (fresh crab legs and shrimp!), and the jazz band was a great touch for the added ambience. It’s a little pricey but well worth it for the food quality, live entertainment, and mimosas!
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Arifsfriends
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 17 September 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Food selection was limited but great. Loved the live music
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ChristinaD
Los Angeles
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 September 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
When I got there the Cafe was closed. They said it was undergoing renovations. They moved it to another area. The waiter was very unfriendly and did the very minimum to assist us. Had a Caesar salad - some of the leaves of the lettuce looked brown. I’ve never had issues at the Cafe before - so I’m assuming it maybe due to renovations they claimed. I think - they maybe part of the strike and don’t want to draw attention to the strike so they’re calling it a renovation. Regardless, service levels were subpar.
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Raquel
Las Vegas
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our private room for 13 people was perfect and truly helped our retirement celebration a memorable event! Staff and food were great! The GRAND CAFE operated out of NOE Restaurant due to the recent hurricane and regardless was a great experience!
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DeniseM
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on 30 July 2023
overall3food5service3ambience3
I was happy to hear the Omni offers a champagne Sunday brunch, and with a jazz trio! My husband who's a tough grader said the crab legs, both hot & cold, were the best he's ever had, along with the shrimp. I loved the freshness of the omelet ingredients, the fried chicken and prime rib. Desserts could be expanded. I was not happy with the service -- I had to beg for every glass of sparkling wine, and small requests were overlooked. It wasn't a busy time, it just seemed like our Server didn't care what we wanted even though I tipped up front for good service, which I always do at a buffet. Return for food definitely, but really put off by the attitude of the server, who sets the tone for the Brunch experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great time for Ladies Brunch. The food selection, taste and service were great!
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jackeeb
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 June 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The staff were friendly and the service was great . The food was good however I feel the deserts were not . I think they could improve on more food options. The food was hot they replenished the buffet several times and it was very clean . Will definitely go back
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and servers were fast and courteous- loved the Asian sea bass and fried chicken. And I love the Omni hotel - best location in DTLA.
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JocelynA
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service froms all staff including valet. Food was delicious. Need more vegan options.
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JoeC
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
First time at the Omni, offered a choice of the buffet or menu options. Selected the menu offerings. Food was wonderful, burger and fries with a Bloody Mary. Good live jazz in the background. Great find when exploring the local museums.
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GabrielG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jazz music playing during an all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch where everything was cooked perfectly. Absolutely amazing. The amp/speaker was not at all needed, but the trio was a fabulous addition and should be there every week.
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JujuH
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Snow crab legs and shrimps were sizable and tasted good, would be worth it if you just came for the crab legs. I did not have the courage to try the oysters. Not a lot of options for the buffet for the price, about half the items were done well, like the omelet, prime ribs, fresh made waffles. Dessert bar was definitely lacking. Ambiance was meh. Service was disorganized. Overall: food is decent, but for $85/person, would expect a nicer ambiance, better service, and more food choices. Not a bad experience, but would not return. Mehhh place, neither recommend or recommend against.
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StevenB
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent Service! great value in DTLA , see you next time
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PaulK
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great value ($25) for Dine LA. Split two appetizers and an entree with my friend. Cauliflower appetizer and also guac and chips. Chicken breast and hamburger, fries for our entrees.
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amyk
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our whole group thoroughly enjoyed our food selection!! One of the best hamburgers I’ve had in a long time!! My son was very happy with his popcorn chicken and waffles!! Service was excellent and our waiter was really friendly! Perfect place to go to before our concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall!! Highly recommend!!
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Beadlady
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Service was slow but food was amazing. Best Cobb salad ever!
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CatherineD
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My family and I had a great time. They staff was very nice and accommodating. We had arrived early and they sat us right away. The food was good and our server was lovely.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 8 April 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
No more buffet. Took so long gir donekne to assist me
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Greek
Orange County
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 5 April 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great spot for a large, group lunch. Table was ready, friendly, polite staff, very attentive. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Would come again.
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drebbie
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food. Looking forward to returning.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Had a reservation at 10:30am and they said they were closed for breakfast. Why would you allow a reservation if you aren’t going to serve food?
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OrtAld
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall2food2service4ambience2
The weekend brunch they advertise on the website isn't actually happening at the moment. Had we known that we would have gone somewhere else. Perfectly fine breakfast, but not for the price and how it is advertised.
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Adamtuelf
Los Angeles
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went there to eat the buffet but they didn't have it probably because of the New Year's holiday. I ordered off the a la carte menu and it was very delicious. It also came out in about 10 minutes which is very fast. Other than the pricey parking, the food and ambience was very good.
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KimL
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2022
overall3food1service5ambience3
Very disappointed for Christmas brunch. Food selection and quality was poor.
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tova
Los Angeles
39 reviews
vip
2.0
39 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
We had eaten at Grand Cafe many times, sitting outside before performances at Walt Disney Hall or the Music Center. We walked over from the Disney Hall parking lot to find that there was no more outdoor seating. In addition all entrances to the restaurant on Grand Ave. were locked. We walked around and finally found an elevator with the accessibility logo for wheelchair users. THIS IS A VIOLATION OF ADA LAWS. The elevator was not working. We had to walk down 4 flights of stairs near Angels Flight, then cross over Olive and enter the Omni Hotel. We headed to the elevators to the right of the entrance. The elevators were not working. No sign. I walked to the Front Desk and was told, "those are not working". I suggested a sign and the person shrugged and pointed to some other elevators. We then rode up to the 3rd floor. My 84 year old friend was wheezing and out of breath. The restaurant was empty. If the Grand Cafe wants patrons, then need to make access from Grand Ave.
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LalidaN
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The Poke bowl description did not include raw bean sprout. Please see the DineLA menu. The seaweed was dry and hard to chew and the rice was not evenly cooked. The Hummus was good with nice variety of vegetables and enough pita bread (NOT FRESHLY MADE LIKE 10e).
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Good
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2022
overall2food3service3ambience2
Was told they validate parking, but they reduce the rate from $65 to $20 for a few hours. Went to try to explore restaurant week menu and should have known not to park even though we called ahead. There is ample street parking and a lot adjacent for $9. Outside of that, there was only one other person in the entire place. We had 3 servers. The food wasn’t bad.
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teenz514
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very large portions for DineLA menu. The appetizers were entree sized!
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DebbieS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent. Hope you add some of the sandwiches back to your menu, The Reuben, for example. Sorry to see that more people that go to the LA Phil haven’t discovered you’re open again.
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NB27
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and delicious food- prices are on the higher side though.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 August 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Didn’t dine there….. Falsely advertising on Open Table that they have Sunday Bruch Buffet. Half of my party arrived on Sunday and was told they only have brunch a la carte! So, I had to change plans and find another restaurant to take guests from out of town at very last minute! Very stressful situation due to them advertising wrong info.
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Oscar
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is awesome. The chicken n waffles is a delicious plate.
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abircsak
Palm Springs
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service were very good, the restaurant was close to the Music Center.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 July 2022
overall4food4service2ambience2
Disappointed for Sunday brunch as we were under the impression from website and older post about Sunday buffet brunch with bottomless mimosas. Open table menu still not updated. They are currently a la carte only. Food was good - standard breakfast fair and limited menu but service was slow, took a good 25 minutes before drinks came then they came with one half empty glass saying they’re out of champagne and we’re still looking for another bottle to top me off, that came 5 minutes later.
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Grand Cafe @ Omni Los Angeles is rated 4.5 stars by 649 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

30 Nov 2023

23:30

Booked 5 times today

Google Map for Grand Cafe @ Omni Los Angeles

251 South Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Additional information

Cross Street
3rd Floor Omni Hotel (or) Grand Ave Entrance between 2nd & 3rd
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Jeff Williams
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/los-angeles-california-plaza/dining/grand-cafe
Phone number
(213) 356-4155
Private party facilities
Great for large groups and private events! Please contact restaurant directly to set up a reservation!
Private party contact
Julia Lemus: (213) 356-4155

Grand Cafe @ Omni Los Angeles

Make a booking

Additional information

Healthy Start & Cereals

Tropical Greens SmoothieUS$11.00

Yogurt ParfaitUS$14.00

Mccann's Steel-Cut OatsUS$11.00

Avocado ToastUS$18.00

Protein Punch BowlUS$19.00

Smoked Salmon PlatterUS$21.00

Fruit & Berries PlateUS$11.00

Mixed BerriesUS$10.00

Assorted CerealsUS$8.00

Gluten-Free CerealUS$9.00

Hand-Mixed GranolaUS$9.00

Brewed Favorites

Stance Coffee or Numi TeaUS$7.00

EspressoUS$8.00

Cappuccino or LatteUS$9.00

Ironed & Griddled

Buttermilk PancakesUS$18.00

Belgian WaffleUS$20.00

Brioche French ToastUS$22.00

Eggs

One Farm-Fresh EggUS$17.00

Two Farm-Fresh EggsUS$20.00

Three-Egg OmeletUS$22.00

Morning Refreshments

JuiceUS$6.00

MilkUS$6.00

Specialties

Breakfast BurritoUS$19.00

Eggs BenedictUS$22.00

Huevos RancherosUS$21.00

Steak & EggsUS$28.00

Egg White FrittataUS$20.00

Breakfast Sides

Pecanwood Smoked BaconUS$7.00

Country-Style Pork Sausage LinksUS$7.00

Chicken Sausage LinksUS$7.00

Breakfast PotatoesUS$6.00

Breakfast PastryUS$9.00

Sourdough, Wheat, White or Gluten-Free ToastUS$5.00

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