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LA Café

American Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and Burger Joint$$$$

Los Angeles

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LA Café

8.3^/10

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Ranked #6 for seafood in Downtown Los Angeles
"Lobster Grilled Cheese + Tomato Bisque Soup = Orgasm in Mouth & Soul"(21 Tips)
"Great fresh-squeezed juice, and open 24 hours a day."(13 Tips)
"The homemade chips served with the panini's are delicious"(20 Tips)
"Mexicali steak salad and the orange Julius"(3 Tips)

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KidnoeffectsDecember 9, 2016
The best lobster sandwich in Los Angeles.
Kaitlyn WilliamsMarch 8, 2014
French fries. Lobster grilled cheese. I'm so happy.
James BrissonNovember 29, 2016
Good dessert
cynthia wangMay 21, 2013
paninis and fries are awesome. and this place never closes.
Humpfree LowGartNovember 3, 2013
This place kicks ass! Good food, real quick, must visit!
Shannon SouthardNovember 17, 2014
Lobster grilled cheese.
Roger ChongNovember 19, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Seating situation kinda blows. Just be ready to cozy up with some strangers at the table. Cause it's worth it.
David RamirezSeptember 5, 2014
Chipotle Chicken wrap was delicious!
Greta OttesonMarch 27, 2013
Yummy burgers, and I don't know why... But the fries here are so bomb
Anna ShatokhinaAugust 24, 2014
the best burger
Juliette BlackJune 13, 2013
Where else can you get lobster at 1am?
Kyle EspinozaMarch 15, 2013
I'm obsessed with chilli cheese fries also.
Deep SidhpuraNovember 2, 2019
Great Veggie burger and fries!
Mandara TakowskyDecember 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Food is great! Open 24 hrs, delivers 24hrs, delicious pastries..
Karthik RavishankarApril 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Their panini selection is amazing. Their parking is atrocious, but hey - welcome to Los Angeles.
AKurchinskiApril 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Can't go wrong with The Lobster Grilled Cheese
Rebecca KnellJuly 9, 2010
Check out the server Macy, shes bright, inquisitive, and super funny. She serves a great cup of coffee too.
JasonOctober 25, 2015
Oatmeal cranberry white chocolate cookie
Stephen RoysterNovember 9, 2013
Open 24 hours & they deliver!
Michael AbdallaJuly 9, 2011
The Over the Border was awesome, especially on a bagel. 24 hours!!! Badass.
Jeff TovarNovember 20, 2009
The DTLA partier's night usually ends at LA Cafe. Great food, coffee and open til 4 for the weekend.
Chris Brinlee Jr.March 10, 2012
Orange juice is amazing! Fresh squeezed!
Dre SAugust 18, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Lobster grilled cheese!!!!
Ryan TellesOctober 8, 2010
Roast turkey and avo panini... Allergic to bull$hit...(inside joke) the food is awesome!
Nick FodenSeptember 21, 2012
Kitchen Sink on a croissant ! Add hot sauce!
Femi AbodundeSeptember 23, 2011
Chili with Sour Cream is the best you'll find downtown...
Benjamin GodfreDecember 9, 2012
Been here 5+ times
I love the lobster grilled cheese panini
Anissa AnnalynnFebruary 14, 2012
Must try hippie rice. It's magical tasting!
TrishFebruary 20, 2013
you can place online pick-up and delivery orders.
Kyle EspinozaJune 15, 2012
Try the Mexicali Steak Salad... Bomb digiddy yo!
Dan AuilerSeptember 8, 2013
They do great caprese
Image ChaseFebruary 28, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Their salads are foolish, negative lettuce. U know, iceberg. With zero nutritional value. Not the #amount
Diana MarckFebruary 5, 2019
Good to be here again
Steven C.December 16, 2010
Been here 10+ times
have the chili. its great on a cold day and best in town..
Michael PetraliaSeptember 28, 2011
The lobster grilled cheese is amazing.
JustinSeptember 20, 2014
Salmon tacos: love!
Nancy SApril 30, 2012
lobster grilled cheese is the business~!!!
cj pylesFebruary 22, 2012
Lobster grilled cheese and homemade chips!
Kenneth ChanJanuary 26, 2014
Trying out lobster grill cheese
Nas LukeSeptember 15, 2011
Breakfast w/all the group, its gonna feel mad weird lool!! Well good thing I'm going 2 ... :D
Whitney ThompsonDecember 9, 2010
Caprese Panini will blow your mind. Love this place!
DTELS LAAugust 9, 2011
Open 24 hours a day for dine in AND delivery.
Taylor TracyMarch 19, 2013
Delicious Vanilla Latte!
silly allyDecember 8, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The cigarettes are cheaper here than the market a few doors down
Whitney BeattyNovember 23, 2009
Been here 25+ times
Starting in Jan 2010 this place will be open 24/7 and nothing says dtla like a chai latte at 4a! Loves it!
Michael AntonioOctober 26, 2012
Yummy food and great coffee
StaasTao.comApril 22, 2013
Breakfast caprese yummy!!!!
Galen StoeberApril 24, 2013
Are panini's supposed to taste stale?? And the chips aren't that good either. But open late!
Stacey SNovember 13, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Their seasoned fries are addictive (in a good way).
Jenn LloydJanuary 6, 2014
Been here 100+ times
The new menu is awful. Tried 3 different things and all terrible. Very disappointed. Used to love this place and the Mexicali Steak Salad.

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