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Candle Cafe
American Restaurant and Beach$$$$
Venice
"Italian coffee, views and dog friendly morning."(3 Tips)
"7$ happy hour pitchers"(4 Tips)
"Fun for beers and people watching."(2 Tips)
"multiple pitchers of beer"(3 Tips)
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Tori LAugust 10, 2014Yes the wait is bad. We had about 30 min however the pulled pork was amazing and the fries are to die for. There was fun music and the beer came quick. I recommend to anyone that has the time.
Uwe M.November 18, 2014Huge portion of food. Nice area. It is possible to enjoy the crowd on the promenade and to relax with a nice drink.- Best individual cheese croissant on the west coast. Friendly, laid back atmosphere with tasty Italian coffee. I could crawl up and take a nap in here
Great local breakfast spot, simple & hearty, slow service is good for you to enjoy the sunshine.
Ben BlairSeptember 11, 2012The eggs ben is the bomb but the Cajun potatoes were even better. Get Gareth as your server and you'll be well taken care of!
Danielle "Norm" FarrarSeptember 9, 2012Whoa. Pitchers super cheap!! Even not on happy hour, excellent prices, friendly service.
- Marvin AndujarJuly 8, 2013The place is not that big and the restroom is well not the greatest, but the food is good for a beach place. Its a good place to eat when you go to the beach.
Mary McDeanAugust 18, 2013Busy on weekends. Hard to get an outside seating but inside dining is almost empty. Free street entertainment right across the cafe. Burger is good.
- Lisa MunozMarch 26, 2014Service was great. Chips and salsa / guac - not so much. Fun for beers and people watching.
Daniel SchutzsmithAugust 19, 2011Awesome place for drinks and they even give you sake bombs on the house every now and again!
Make sure you ask for the complimentary pita chips, sometimes they "forget" to bring it
- Mike AnthonyJanuary 21, 2011Great place to have multiple pitchers of beer, look at the street freaks, and watch a sunset.
Line AndersenJuly 18, 2019Don’t go into the happy hour trap!! Choose something from the regular menu - muuuuch better!
- Italian coffee while accompanied by one's dog is ok here.
Iknow ThisgirlfromsomewhereMarch 24, 2014Failed every single point. Everything was wrong with this place. Food wasn't what they said it was, it was poorly made and sloppily delivered. Service took forever and even the pen to sign was broke
Alex DaviesJuly 5, 2011Don't go here! Waited 45 and never got our food so we left after we saw people who got there after us get their food. TERRIBLE SERVICE! Waitress never even apologized
Ashley NicholsonDecember 31, 2011Pasta was amazing!!!! But service was the slowest I have ever experienced. 40 minute wait for my food?! Are you kidding me?!
ShelleeDecember 31, 2011Slowest service ever. 40 minutes and I'm still waiting for my food!!! I'm not so sure if a cook actually exists. Avoid if you are hungry.
Fabrice ElustondoMarch 29, 2015Petit bistrot de bord de plage à Venice... Agréable pour commencer la journée... Belles assiettes !
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Candle Cafe has been serving Venice Beach on the boardwalk for more than 35 years! Come meet our very friendly wait staff and enjoy outdoor seating and the passing parade of people and live performers on the famous Venice Beach boardwalk...
Closed until 7:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
(310) 314-4456
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch
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"Tons of ways to enjoy the atmosphere. Nice beach, good surf, nice piers. Tons of shops, food, activities, rentals, and more."
Jason Shellhammer - 8.8
"One the most unique places I've ever been! Had a really sucessful photoshoot here and the boardwalk is always lively and entertaining! Parking can get a bit crazy during weekends though"
Jennifer Martinez - 8.5
"Awesome grilled cheese. Get it with double bacon! Fantastic beer choices and views."
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