République Café Bakery & République Restaurant

Street parking still readily available before 930am but after that it’s fills up quite fast. Valet parking is provided just before the restaurant for a small fee. The restaurant is quite lovely and the dining area is bright and welcoming. When you walk in all the pastries catch your eye and there’s a lot to choose from. Food is generally good and the coffee is strong. Service is best described as brutally efficient. The staff are there to deliver the food, clear them and nothing much else. They will quickly turn the table around so the next set of guest can take a seat. Great in its own way I guess.

One of the better dining experiences I’ve had in LA - a must try.

Enjoyable atmosphere that is both intimate and lively with good lighting.

The service is great, you’re frequently checked on, refilled, and given new silverware & plates for each course by an array of servers.

Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and the ingredients, as well as the history of the building.

Most importantly, the food was incredible. All of the flavors were absolutely amazing, everything cooked to perfection. Each course was consistent in its execution!

If you’re a foodie, this place is for you.

We came early in the morning for brunch and didn't have to wait! The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly! The best part of this restaurant is the interior design and the ambience. It is such a cool building and really well done! We easily found street parking a block away. My parents used the valet and it was a mess, so I would try to avoid it as much as possible. They lost someone's keys and it took over 20 minutes to get our car back because there were so many people coming to the restaurant mid-day. Overall, a great spot and amazing food!

Went for Brunch, it was a long line so mentally prepare to wait ~40 min during prime hours. The line goes quicker if you don't plan on grabbing pastries but they're almost the best part!

Brunch was good, the menu is quality over flair, everything on the menu sounds basic (i.e regular breakfast) but the quality of ingredients and execution more than make up for it.

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Los Angeles. There is a variety of pastries freshly baked to choose from. You can order breakfast as well. We tried the Smoked Salmon Toast and couple of pastries including Danish and Cheese cake. The waiters were amazing. The place is big so you will find tables. There is valet service. Highly recommended!

The food, service and ambiance are truly divine! The BLT Benedict came with the best poached eggs. Every ingredient has its own flavor and when you combine them all in one bite, it’s like a symphony. Pastries are flawless. We picked several different kinds and they are all top-notch. We came 5 mins before they open, there was already a line outside(weekday). Counter service, order everything at the register, choose your bakery stuff and the staff will bring your hot food and drinks over.

This is a brunch review! Note that dinner is a different chef. We parked at the paid parking at la brae tarpits and walked the half mile. The line was to the end of the block and took about thirty minutes as it moves quickly. You place your order at the pastry counter and the food comes quickly which means the tables turn over faster than an order at the table style restaurant. The selection of food, both pastries and brunch is diverse and playful. While there are classic dishes even those have twists. For example the classic eggs and meat breakfast has “bacon steak” vs sliced bacon. (It was spectacular if your okay with plenty of fat). My potato pancake was like no other and hit the mark for interesting and delicious. Simply put, this was the best breakfast I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot of breakfasts! Service was really good. Remember you order at the counter on the way in and then it’s open seating with both indoor and outdoor options. Bus and waiter staff were frequent and fast and super friendly. I came away feeling the lunch team really were concerned that you got the best meal experience they could offer. Small item but I always take my coffee with sugar but this coffee was so good I skipped the sugar. My suggestion is go here for both the culinary adventure and a trendy meal experience.

Delicious pastries and breakfast. Service was quick and attentive. The line was understandably long, but kept moving along. It is busy on Saturday mornings. Plan to wait in line for at least 25 minutes. Silverware is given out by request instead of being left on the table, cleanliness is not a concern. The lobster omelette, chia seed pudding and the ricotta toast were yummy. The fruit tart was great, but the spherical, puffy pastry with the chocolate filling was dense and average.

Overall a wonderful experience! They were very accommodating from the beginning when we were running late to our dinner reservation and we were seated very quickly afterwards. The ambiance is a beautiful relaxed vibe that certainly feels like you are outdoors. Can get a tad noisy.

The food and service overall were great. We got the baguette with pan drippings, lettuce salad, scallops, grilled prawns, and duck. The warm baguette was delicious - though I wish they had served it alongside the salad so I didn’t have to stuff myself with bread first until we finished all the bread… so I was already a bit full to fully savor and enjoy the rest of the dishes.

The salad was very delicious! The avocado slices in there were the perfect texture and freshness. The scallops were good, but I thought could have used a bit more searing. The prawns were so tasty and I loved the slightly charred taste - however not a personal fan of the prawn eggs that were attached to all the prawn pieces (some folks may love them, just not my thing). The duck was good, but didn’t think it was remarkable, and again my personal preference was for it to be cooked a little bit more (and maybe I should’ve said that to the waiter previously so I don’t fault them for it).

Overall a pleasant and casual vibe, great place for date nights.

Parking is not easy, the line is long, but it is worth it. The service is very fast so line goes quickly. There is a vallet parking only and street parking is hard to find.
Their pastry selection is great and everything is fresh and tastes delicious.
The sitting area has many tables and it has a airy vibe. The service is very efficient. The food is really good. The quality of ingredients is high.
The coffee they serve is Verve and one of the best coffee roasters in California. The weekend brunch is very popular so expect long line and some of the pastry items might finish