Birdies

Birdies DTLA serves free range chicken sandwiches, coffees, and donuts.

The sandwiches are just ok. The spicy was a 6 out of 10. The sliders are about the size of a slider at Burgerim so they are a good filling size.

The fries are almost the entire container so the portion size is good.

The donuts are decadent but these donuts have the consistency of cake. They aren't thin melt-in-your-mouth pastries. They are thick and would probably taste better with a spot of vanilla ice cream or at least with a cup of coffee or tea to dunk them in. The flavor variety is both interesting and good.

The staff was excellent and the ambience is good. It's a very small place with only about 8 seats available for customers.

Nice for a pit stop to try something different and even oggle at a gold leaf donut glazed in Dom Perignon that costs $100, but I don't think I'd come to this place again. It's a novelty donut shop that's good to mark off the old bucket list just to say, "I ate a gold donut."

Birdies is a close walk from L.A. Live, where we stayed in downtown LA. We passed it walking several times and finally decided we had to try their donuts and chicken. Why chicken and donuts have become such a popular food combo, I don't know. But, I do know I don't hate it. I tried the spicy bird. It boasts ghost pepper mayo, but for my taste it was not over the top spicy. The fried chicken breast was great. Perfectly golden brown with a great ratio of crispy breading. The quality of the chicken breast was also so good it was noticeably better than other sandwiches I've had of similar nature. The bun was also very tasty and buttery. The pickles in the sandwich tie everything together perfectly. For a donut, I tried the pistachio Thyme. Also a great combination of sweet and savory. They were out of cold brew coffee, but the iced americano was a perfect substitute on a a warm day. I know there a lot of food options in LA. This is worth a try if you're in the area.

Food is pretty good. I enjoyed the donuts more than the chicken. It's relatively expensive if you're not alone and want to experience chicken and donuts. The restaurant is super small. It seats about 10 people and can get pretty claustrophobic feeling when busy. Parking is a drag too. I would recommend it but prepare for DTLA parking and go during a slow time so you can sit down and eat.

Incredibly disappointing. As a doughnut connoisseur, I have come to sample a variety of amazing donuts over the country. This location was not it at all. All of their donuts were terribly dry. The one redeeming quality is that their staff is friendly and nice. The Oreo donut was only palatable with the help of the sweet cream filling, yet even that tasted processed and put a waxy coating on the top of my mouth.

Now the coffee. Absolute WORST coffee I’ve ever tasted, and I’ve had terrible coffees. After one sip I threw it out. It was so bitter and sour and undrinkable. This was a terrible coffee that ruined the experience. Sad to give my first donut shop score of 2 stars, but I can’t justify any higher score.

Birdies was a chill small spot with great breakfast sandwiches. The coffee they made was delicious and the donuts they had looked great and the lady who helped me was awesome! I could barely finish my breakfast.

The breakfast chicken sandwich was fantastic, and all of the donuts looked super tasty. Staff was friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit for a quick bite or dessert!

Donuts were delicious!!! If you are looking for a normal sized donut then I would suggest sharing one!!! They are large and OH SO GOOD!!! Coffee was good as well but we all know we come here for the snacks :)

Thoroughly impressed with the food and especially the customer service. Everytime I've come in here everyone is super friendly and courteous.Kyle and Nick, thank you for being genuine, helpful, and honest. Give these guys a raise

Really enjoyed the Birdies Original sandwich, the chicken is perfect. Also enjoyed a maple bacon donut, and more varieties kept coming out of the kitchen! Note that the interior is very small with only a short counter across the back wall with a few stools. Taking your order to go is best (my only reason for four stars, not five.)

The best donuts I have ever had. The best donuts you will ever have. Stop reading this review and go stuff your face with them.