The Griddle Cafe Reviews
Submitted by Mike Genova on 01/24/2022
mike genova 5 stars rating.
Went here twice in one weekend while visiting Hollywood and universal studios. The only thing better than the patio view was the food! You need to either pay the $10 to valet your car, or hike up the hill if you can find somewhere to park at the bottom.I would recommend the tequila sunrise breakfast. So good I had it both times! If you go on the weekend expect to wait an hour unless you show up very early. While waiting you can sit at any of the tables from yashimuro sushi (it's in the same location). The garden is fun to check out, and there is a walk up bar near the garden. Don't forget to say hi to Buddha and put a coin on his belly!
Raffaella Gallo 4 stars rating.
I had never eaten such a large pancake in my life. I went to this place because I saw the reviews and was amazed. Pancakes were very good but it was very difficult for me to eat them all. Eggs were also good. This place is not cheap.
Submitted by Raffaella Gallo on 07/19/2022
Michael Harrold 5 stars rating.
BLUESberry pancakes - 5 ????!
Side of over medium eggs - 5 ????!
If you have never been to Griddle Cafe before, be forewarned they serve the largest stack of pancakes I have ever seen in Los Angeles, and honestly, anywhere I've been. This definitely a positive though.
I went for blueberry pancakes which are packed with, fresh juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet, blueberry sour cream topping. I added some maple syrup because I'm Canadian and I sort of have to have maple syrup.
I added a side of perfectly cooked over medium eggs to add some savory balance to my meal.
I only managed to finish one and one third of the three pancakes and that left me very satisfied and slightly stuffed. The people next to me shared their pancake stack which is probably the way to go. I knew what I was getting into because I've been here before so no regrets at all.
Submitted by Michael Harrold on 07/10/2022
Alex Charnofsky 5 stars rating.
HUGE PORTIONS! GREAT FOOD! Good prices! This is a perfect hole in the wall. Grab a doggie bag because you’ll be munching on your delicious leftovers for a few days. I didn’t order French toast or Pancakes but just seeing the portions is crazy. The shrimp in my tacos were plump and juicy! Come here! I will be back! You will not be disappointed!
Submitted by Alex Charnofsky on 06/15/2022
Felicia Jackson 5 stars rating.
Great pancakes! They are huge. Large servings and good breakfast. The do their mimosa at $25 carafe. I wish they just sent the bottle of champagne along with different glasses of juices. I'm still trying to get that Granite City vine for mimosas. You will enjoy the view and food.
Submitted by Felicia Jackson on 04/15/2022
Ashley L. 5 stars rating.
This was my family's 1st visit here & we loved it. The atmosphere is really nice & so are the views! The wait time wasn't unbearable, we were busy taking pictures near the coi fish ponds and chatting to make the time go by. Food was plentiful & very flavorful! I wish I'd gotten pics of the all the dishes my family had ordered. And those pancakes, omg! We saw people with 3 huge stacks bigger than the plates themselves! We had two kids with us who would never finish so much, but the restaurant definitely offers 1, 2, or 3 pancake stacks. It looked like they didn't give that memo to the other parties as they left 80% of their pancakes on the tables for trash, so I'm glad we asked. But I must say, our visit was really nice! Service & staff were great!
Submitted by Ashley L. on 04/14/2022
Daniel A 4 stars rating.
Wonderful views, 10/10 decor and great food! This cafe has arguably the best location of any restaurant in LA. You probably will have to wait 2 hours+ but it is worth it. Make sure to get the pancakes because the portions are huge. The staff are lovely too. I strongly recommend this place for brunch!
Submitted by Daniel A on 03/26/2022
Ron Dansak 4 stars rating.
Great breakfast spot with stunning views of the city. It is located in the same building as the Yamashiro Japanese restaurant. Food was excellent and the service was very good. Deducted 1 star since the server neglected to tell us the pancakes are ENORMOUS and cannot be finished by one person. We ordered several for our party not knowing this and it was a huge waste.
Submitted by Ron Dansak on 03/19/2022
Natalia Poveda 2 stars rating.
MAKE A RESERVATION! Do not try to come without a reservation. We came after a walk around the neighborhood and they had a 3hrs wait.
The gardens are spectacular and the views are stunning - You can walk around and enjoy it without eating here.
Submitted by Natalia Poveda on 03/13/2022
Azin Majidi 5 stars rating.
Fantastic view!!
Great customer service!!!
Super fun menu, there is comments and like on the items, so you could know their popular items.
Pancakes are great.
Take pictures of the back of the restaurant.
Submitted by Azin Majidi on 02/10/2022
