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Griddle Cafe, The in Hollywood is a two star American restaurant. Check out this affordable place in the Hollywood area. It's known for its diner style. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms, breakfast, and brunch.
4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty darn good, and I'm happy to say that the food I had lived up to all the hype. The service, however, was lacking. We went on a Friday morning around 10am. It wasn't too crowded -...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bring your appetite and remember to share!! The 3 of us did just that and still could not finish our food. French Press Coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new favorite restaurant in town. If you drive by on an afternoon, you'll see this is no secret, there is always a crowd waiting for a table. I like to go on weekdays when they open at 7am...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank god I ordered just ONE old fashioned pancake! It's the equivalent to four. I don't understand how anyone could eat their serving of three?! That is absurd. It was delicious! Portions are...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't want a pancake that's three times the size of your face and injected with sugary treats like butterscotch chips and coconut? Win.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pancakes are very good at that this place the only problem is they give you to way to much. I wish they had a smaller portion combined with a combo. They call that a pancake sandwich at other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a major must for anyone that LOVES breakfast! The Griddle serves pancakes that are dinner plate sized and stacked 3 high. **SUGGESTION** You can order just 1 pancake instead of 3. Three is...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My Gosh!!!Get their french toast. You will die! Best french toast of my life!Only issue - the wait on busy days!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm coming to terms with it... I am a Hipster. I go to places based on hype... this place lived up to & exceeded every bit of chatter I've heard. I had THE BEST french toast & potatoes I cal recall in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aaamazing! I can't remember the last time I've gone out to eat breakfast, but I'd definitely come here to eat breakfast any day! This place exceeded my expectations, especially with their delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red Velvet pancake :) Basically dessert for breakfast!
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible -- the Griddle Cafe has some of the best pancakes, omelets, and french toast around. It gets crowded so it's best to go during off-peak hours. Highly Recommended: Oreo pancakes; Peanut...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thumbs up for the awesomely deliciously enormous red velvet pancake and mimosas...FREE! (Pays to be a Dollhouse fan ;) Everything else on their menu looks incredible and I'll definitely be back here...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fellow Yelpers Sida B. and Eddie W. recommended this place to me. Realizing it'd probably get super busy, Charlene P. and I left early in the morning, trekkin' here from Irvine, CA to check out the...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Okay staff though a little bit too actorry and not enough waiterry. Music is too goddamned loud. The problem with the Griddle is that they let anybody in. Too many people come to be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to knock off 2 stars for inconsistency. I decided to come back with 2 friends because I wanted to show them how awesome their pancakes are. We were all pretty disappointed. The pancakes were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The golden graham french toast was good. The blueberry and the sugary butterscotch pancakes were good. My favorite was the pumpkin pancakes "Tis the Season". YUM. It was like pumpkin pie in pancake...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, well first off let me point out that my Boyfriend and I have been in the service industry for FOREVER. Not once have I ever tipped under a dollar .. not even for a drink. The Server was even lucky...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am on a plane right now (with WiFi) which lands in less than an hour. And the first place I'm going is for an amazing breakfast at the Griddle.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hallelujah for those sweet, sweet words, "Breakfast Served All Day". Especially so when it's Griddle Cafe's brekkie we're talkin' about!! I literally can not think of any other breakfast serving...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible. Best breakfast I've ever had out at a restaurant. The pancakes are HUGE. If I lived LA I would go here waaay too often.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took off a star because I DO NOT like to wait.I repeat. You're looking at a woman who DOES NOT like to wait.Even if it is for a droolingly lucious breakfast packin' all the amazing ingredients...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times before. I forget how annoyingly packed it can get. I remembered how parking is always horrendous and so we ended up parking about a block away. Upon arriving, we noticed the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Griddle makes it worth getting up in the morning : ) This place tops ALL breakfast joints, hands down. We came here a year ago and cant stop telling people about it. We tried coming back here last...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you wake up on a Sunday morning and have a hinkering for some pancakes, this is the place to go. But make sure to bring along 3 or 4 friends, because their pancakes fill up the entire plate -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh.my.good.lord. griddle pancakes for president.there is NO way anyone would finish a stack of griddle pancakes, but the second you taste one of the dozens of recipes of pancakes you will wish you had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not much else i can say that hasn't already been said about this place. I'm back in Los Angeles after 6 years and this place reminded me of how much i LOVE it here!! The food is great, the portions...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a whim one Tuesday mid-morning with my fella at the time, a couple of months ago. We went specifically for pancakes, which he warned me were HUGE.We got a little booth inside fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast was delicious!! However, when we drove by the crowd looked big, so we called. We were told the wait would be no more than 20 minutes, so despite our better judgement, we parked and put our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The breakfast here is amazing. I had the Mom's French Toast and asked them to top it off with fresh strawberries and it was so delish!! I also shared a egg scarmbeled dish with my sister it was eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like this place. I had waffles that were hard like a rock. Long line...kind of Hollywood pretentious.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to try the chili but they were out the day I went. Bummer. My boyfriend tried the apple cobbler french toast and it was delish. I resorted to the liquid lunch: cranberry buzz, which...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most amazing breakfast I've ever had. Ever. Started with a new yorker running around outside calling out people's names. Don't be deterred by the long list or the new yorker. He's super friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First the negatives...too loud inside...servers kinda just take whoever it seems to be a lack of orderNow for the positives. I'll be back several times because..1. French press coffee, I've never had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO YUMMY!I just wish the wait wasn't so long to be seated.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came to Griddle Cafe on a Friday morning before heading up to yosemite. I was surprised at how crowded it was on a Friday morning, don't people work around here? But the crowd wasn't too bad, the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced? Oh, yes.The best breakfast in L.A.?Oh, yes. Still too much.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
W.O.W! I can't imagine how someone can finish 3 stacks of banana pancakes...but I was surprised to see how huge the pancakes were and plus a side of ham (a side, more like a meal!, see the pic I...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the griddle is good. not mindblowing, but good. you've probably read by now about the gluttonous pancake portions. it's really excessive. i think the griddle (and the customers) would be better served...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday Brunch with the ladies...We waited, and waited, and waited.Finally got a table and had a hard time choosing from the extremely extensive menu.We waited, and waited, and waited.FINALLY! My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll save you the trouble, if you're a fan of Juevos Ranchero's, you will find none better.. I've travelled a lot of the USA and Griddle Cafe's 'Tequila Sunrise' are the best.I never stray from these...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pancakes so big you get confused at which end to start. Definitely a place that has good breakfast that'll keep you from wanting to do anything for the rest of the day.They have excellent (I really...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Am I missing something? I was expecting some over-the-top ridiculous AWESOME kind of breakfast. I mean this place is in HOLLYWOOD, right? LA has awesome food, right? this place has over 600 reviews,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One for breakfast, one for lunch and one for dinner. That's how large these pancakes are.I have only had pancakes here and only come during a weekday so I don't have to wait one single moment to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars all the way. Best breakfast place that I have been to (I'm more of a sweets person). Pancakes - excellent, most fluffy that I've eaten (must try the Kahlua and Bailey Irish Cream). Serving...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I figured out how to get through this recession. Bring your family... up to 6 people... order some pancakes, and expect to be filled... probably for the rest of the day. The pancakes are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can be said about the Griddle after 700 great reviews that haven't already been said? With that said I have probably been here 20 times since moving nearby and I figured I would share some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish this place was in San Diego!! Came to this place on a wed. morning. It was very busy but with no wait. The concierge at our hotel recommended this place as being "the best" breakfast place. She...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I love the location of this place. Not to mention, it was a miracle that there was no traffic up to LA on Saturday from Orange County.Definitely the best french toast I've ever had. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to give this place five stars, even though the crowds are crazy!I arrived here a few minutes late meeting the rest of my party of 8. It's pretty cutthroat! Do NOT come here with people who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like breakfast food & aren't diabetic you MUST try this place! Their selection always makes my mouth water just reading the menu. Their French Toast is amazing no matter which one you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
insanely huge portions.. . each plate SHOULD be shared ..everything is rich and drenched with sugar, syrup, sauce or whip cream ..chaotic atmosphere.. worth the experience.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. Great food, no, wait. INCREDIBLE food! So many choices it will blow your mind. Coffee in a French press too, amazing
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Today was my day for updates. And well, The Griddle is getting one.I now live walking distance to The Griddle, and because of that eat here on a regular basis. Favorite thing on the menu? Hands down...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sugar rush! Came here with a friend to try the world famous griddle cafe and both of us left feeling sick and a bit disappointed. After waiting about 45 min for a table (we were told about 20-25),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These pancakes are ginormous! I could swim in them. I could use them as a trampoline! My wiener-dog Milo could use them as a bed! The Griddle Cafe really delivered: quick, efficient service (despite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With nearly 700 reviews at the time of writing my review, I don't feel compelled to say much, so I'll stick to the essence of why this is an excellent breakfast/brunch/lunch place.1. REAL maple syrup....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'M IN LOVE WITH THE NUTELLA FRENCH TOAST!! I came here with a large group so we ordered two kinds of french toast, the whole wheat pancakes, and three egg scrambles.The egg scrambles were all very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pancakes are bigger than your face (plus, they're delicious Golden Ticket MMM).You WILL go into a diabetic coma, so don't go on Saturdays, because the sidewalk is crowded with hoards of people...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. I was going about once a week until life took over. I originally fell in love because of their dark roast french press coffee. I've tried most of their menu and was only ever...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is for sure my favorite place for breakfast in the entire city! i have been coming here for years, and i never get tired of it. i'm all about the french press coffee, "sow your oats" pancakes,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast in L.A. They have something for everyone. Unique and very tasty items. They give you coffee in a french press which is really fun. My favorite is the apple french toast. Yum! Yum!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place was great. We only had to wait 15 min for a table outside on a Saturday morning. And no, we're not actors nor am I famous. The coffee comes out in a French press and is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best brunches I've ever had, and that's for sure!My friend and I split a half order of the Peanut Bubba Crunch French Toast - it was absolutely heavenly, and huge! there was no way I could...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in Los Angeles, make sure you stop here.I've been to the Griddle Cafe a few times now, and I don't live in LA, in fact I am up in Canadaland. I have never had to wait for a seat either,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with two of my guy pals and we came hungry and ready for the breakfast that feeds giants. Our plan was to order three different dishes and split it three ways so we can try as much as we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was out of control good!!! I became a member JUST so I could write a review on The Griddle. The Pancakes are delicious and HUGE...there is absolutely no way that one person could eat that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ive been here twice and both times were like heaven. the wait can be daunting, but its soo worth it! i had the Addicited to Noisella and Saturday morning fever. both were so good and the portions...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Gridddllleee.... my mouth is watering as I say it aloud. Huge and I mean HUGE portions of fatty mcfatty dishes. Many types of french toast, pancakes, and waffles filled with choice toppings (or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So i read the reviews and decided i had to try it. We had a party of 6 it was all of our first times and everyone pretty much ordered their own breakfast, big mistake when ordering pancakes! They are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who goes to Sunset in the daytime? Yea, me neither. So driving there is so weird in the daytime, like you know how you get to a place at night because you always look for that one neon sign at the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Narrator: Bud Light presents... Real American Douche Bags. Singer: Reeeal American Douuuuuche Baaags! Narrator: Today we salute you, Mister Yelp Reviewer Number Eight Thousand and Three Singer: Mister...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went back again and had a breakfast taco dish-it was so money!
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be in the top 5 breakfast places that I've been to. I've had a few things here, but the stand out item was the ginormous pancake with blueberries in it. This thing was so big that it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"OH MY GAWD!" That's what I said when our breakfast came to the table. I ordered the nutella stuffed french toast and the mister got the banana nana pancakes. Mine was ridiculously delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The portions are excessive--the pancakes could easily feed two to three people. Unfortunately, the pancakes were only average. Because the portions are so large you are forced to either 1) not have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just got home from this place and I can't move. This place apparently has it in their heads that for 9.95 you better be getting the BIGGEST PLATE OF FOOD EVER.For that reason I actually recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are watching your weight, then do come here. If you want to spurge and have some of the largest and best tasting pancakes in America, then definitely come here!!The portions are huge! Too huge...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on a sunday morning... the Places was packed they told us 30 min wait... but somehow they skipped a whole buncha people... since we saw people being seated that put intheir names after us...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I keep coming back everytime I'm in LA. The pancakes are enormous and taste great. The Chocolate Chip Cookie French Toast is absolutely amazing, and it's very hard to finish in one sitting.If you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kame here on a tuesday at around 12:30 pm with no wait...restaurant was pretty full...the parking lot behind rite aid is free for griddle cafe customers...only took a few minutes before we found a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I'm going to throw down the gauntlet here. Can any 1 human eat a complete order of ANY of The Griddles pancakes in one sitting? I have been here quite a few times now and can only get about 2/3rds...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Large portions, noisy atmosphere, and there's usually a line. But don't let that stop you. Just bring some friends to help you eat those giant entrees of breakfast-y goodness!The french toast is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is loud and crowded, but they serve some of the tastiest breakfast fare around. And how many reasonably-priced breakfast spots serve their coffee in a french press with varying strengths,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love breakfast joints. I dig the food here. Its not healthy, its not fancy and it ain't refined. Its straight up fat and flavor in unapologetic huge portions. If you're watching your weight, don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Luscious. Sexy. Pleasingly moist. These aren't words that typically come to mind when describing french toast but at the Griddle Cafe they don't serve breakfast, they serve food porn.Being...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like pancakes or french toast you cannot miss Griddle Cafe on Sunset and Fairfax. The portions are ENORMOUS. The pictures of their specialty pancakes look big, but they are even bigger in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was the week of average food, apparently. Of over-hyped joints and wilted expectations. I came here with another Yelper, who had succumbed to the hype and insisted on going. We walked in to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait list is a total cluster f@&k. So disorganized. Just a guy reading a sheet with bad handwriting and yelling out names. Total f'n chaos. It's also a free for all to try and get on the list....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Please tell me what is not to love about a stack of pancakes big enough to satisfy 4 adults, filled with anything your little heart could desire from Kahlua to bananas, served with a side of delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh french toast...you little bitch. You had me at "Hello." The Griddle Cafe is a bustling, little joint off Sunset that will now forever put any other breakfast I eat, to shame. The place is small,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today the Griddle taught me a few things about how to make the world a better place . I want to share them with you1) i would like all potato food items to be in BRICK form2) i would like 3-8...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the place is always packed. the servers are attentive and quick. come hungry the portions are largepancakes= wonderful.omlettes= wonderfulfrench press coffee= wonderfulwhat else do you need?
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No wait time, cute cozy place....yeah yeah... the important piece: BEST French Toast ever ever ever like everyone else is saying. It was so good that we ordered another plate. And it was only about 10...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I have used yelp numerous times to read reviews, I have never felt compelled to write one until now. I've driven by Griddle Cafe almost every weekend on my way to hike Runyon and the place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The legend is true...this place really serves the BEST french toast on the face of the earth, no, UNIVERSE. My friends and I agreed that we could eat this all day long...for breakfast, lunch, dinner,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tasty, tasty, and more tasty.mmm... pumpkin spice pancakes... i think i can die happy now.eggs benedict --- in a hollowed out potato skin!?! AH! surely this must be heaven.pancakes are definitely to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You will have to wait forever for a table, but don't worry - everyone there is beautiful, so you won't be bored, and the food is magnificent, so you won't be disappointed. French press coffee: yes....
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you tell me that you eat breakfast on a consistent basis then you're a damn liar. Chances are the last breakfast you had came from Denny's at 3 AM after getting trashed at Club Ritual. Breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the BEST thing about L.A.!!! Their coffee presses are absurd - I challenge you to caffeine crash after drinking an entire one! You won't. I don't know why - it's just plain ol' magic. All of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast place in town.I love their pumpkin and blueberry pancakes!!!!Must come with a group of 4 and share everything!Huge portions!Coffee is served in a french press, which is great, but they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
omgahh... DROOOOOLLLLL.I went here two days in row it was THAT good. enough said right?First time my friend and I got: Mom's French Toast and 'Some like it spicy' eggs. BOTH WERE SOOO GOOOOD. French...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Four of us showed up around 9:30am on a weekday armed with as much information as we could rustle up for our first visit - that portions would be gigantic - there would probably be a wait but that it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Yelper once told me Griddle Cafe will increase my waistline. Oh boy, this place is so sinfully good and they serve all their meals in huge portions, I just don't know how you get skinny when you eat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went back here and had their Eggs Benedict...AWESOME. I wanted to go back the next day and eat it again. Just DO IT.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING coffee, amazing. really yummy home fries..! really cute place, I would def go there again and often if i lived closer to hollywood!This French couple next to us, ordered Pancakes, and when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!!! I dream of the blueberry pancakes!! This is one of those places where I will start to daydream about and then....suddenly....I can't handle it anymore........I must go!! There is typically a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SHARE!seriously. the pancakes are the size of personal pizzas. and they give you THREE. the bread they use for the french toast is the size of your head (they must bake their own bread, because...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oops I did it again! Every time I go to the Griddle, I get the pancakes and my buddy gets the French toast and we always think that we are going to eat the whole thing. We never do. Not even close....
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Griddle Cafe for a lazy sunday breakfast yesterday at 3 PM.The place was packed and my friend and I had to wait 20 minutes for a table. Luckily there was room at the counter so we just sat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is pretty good. Ordered the Some like it hot scramble and Black Magic. Loved the scramble, but I could've gone without the Black Magic. Way too much Oreos on way too much pancake, even...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.. gotta get energy so you can carry out the day right? BUT griddle cafe.. is a sugar/fat OVERLOAD!!.. but it's SO DELICIOUS!!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is excellent. The pancakes are just plain enormous -- prepare for a portion worthy of two or three meals for a normal person. Oh, and they're absolutely delicious. We also had the Chicago...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First impression, dimly lit indoor and uncomfortable outdoor seating. I suppose because there is always a long line, there isn't much time in between customers to clean the premise. Then there is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good-- you're going to have to wait for a table on the weekend but the food selection was good and plentiful. I also spent too much money on fresh squeezed OJ, but I could write that on any of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the "Poached y Papas" Benedict and it was sooo good. The first bite was like heaven.... that I have to text a friend about it. I like to treat myself here once in a while.I was seated...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am the first to bitch and moan about LA not being a "breakfast town". But seriously, the abundance of actress/model/dancer/writer/producer-types and a town that is made for such schedules where...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING food. HORRIBLE service. That said, I think perhaps my experience comes down to that particular waitress, because the other server on staff seemed great (he was giving excellent service to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty much a perfect place to pig out for brunch. The wait will be worth it.I got the Some Like It Hot scramble and my friend got the Addicted to Noisella stuffed french toast. Both were soooo good....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reasons why my ass is fat . Oh, let me count the ways.1.Peanut Bubba Crunchy French toast. 2. "Some like it HOT" scramble cheese bread3.Poached y Papas Benedict4. Muscle bound scrambleIt was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is a pain, but the food is delicious, the owner is nice, and it's a great people watching (if you're a fan of hipster J.A.) place. On this trip, we had the breakfast burrito (him) - huge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was really looking forward to a great breakfast here. Showed up right after 9, I literally ran from the parking lot in the back (Rite-Aid) through the back door since others were just coming in too....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1st: This place is always packed (a good thing)2nd: All their portions are huge and I mean huge3rd: Prices are reasonable for everyone4th: Everything is good, especially the Pan Cakes (huge)Def: go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of pancakes and french toast, but I must say, that was some daaamn good french toast I had yesterday. I got the "Addicted to Noisella" Stuffed French Toast..it was basically two...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to have breakfast anywhere in LA or Southern California in general... you must venture to the Griddle Cafe.I would often drive by this small place and wonder why there would be a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing French toast cover in butter butter bars I think. Cruchy on the outside with an ooeeyy gooey center cover in maple syrup. You can't even order pancakes, you need to order pancake since they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited The Griddle and survived without carb coma!The Griddle serves up some great food-but with a couple of problems. Overall, the quality of the food was great. I was armed with the knowledge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huuuge portions and tasty vittles. I'm definitely a fan. It was super crowded on a random Wednesday morning, so I'm guessing it's best to go elsewhere on weekends.The waitress was kind of dingy (she...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so finally we came here today! after a month or so of waiting... we braved the 8am traffic just so we can be here before 10am. just before people starts coming and lining up. we came in really hungry....
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. This place never disappoints, but come if you are really hungry since the portions are enormous (seriously, their nachos and pancakes resemble mountains that no average person can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place simply confirms the fact that everything is better super-sized! That being said, don't bring your health conscious self here. The Griddle Cafe turned my least favorite meal (breakfast) into...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do not come here if you're not planning on bringing an appetite! Whoooooo. So much food!!You know those large, white diner plates that usually carry the weight of a couple eggs, flapjacks, hashbrowns...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BIG PORTIONS, great taste, inexpensive, cool and laid back atmosphere. My kind of breakfast spot especially when hung over. You did the trick griddle. I will be in need of your services again I am...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first heard of the legend of their famous pancakes I was hard press to believe how big the portions were and how flavorful the food was, but when I actually went here last week instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all if you turn up for Brunch at the weekend do not be put off by the 50 people outside waiting to get a table. The fact there are that many people waiting to eat this place just shows how...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Round 2...Check your vaginas at the door, grow and pair and belly up to the bar for a stomach busting breakfast. Unfortunately for me, I packed my pussy and I didn't finish this time around. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty grumpy after waiting for over an hour to have breakfast at 1:00 pm. Low blood sugar, long waits and smoking hipsters could not ruin this place. I loved the gourmet chili with the possibly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST french toast- and I'm pretty picky about that. Pancakes- tried almost every one and they are all great. Even the omelets and french fries are great (and you can really screw up an omelet). Love...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very understated, but HUGE servings, excellent food, decent prices and you're actually allowed to park in the Rite Aid lot out back while you eat. They're famous for their large pancake menu and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
such an awesome spot...seriously, i would not be upset if the portions were smaller.i think we ordered two food items and had absolutely no table space. pure gluttony.must haves; french press coffee &...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The size of the pancakes here are just RIDICULOUS. This morning I pulled out my 5-pound box of leftover "Tis the Season" Pumpkin Pancakes, and realized how absurd the situation is. I have now eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit pricey for breakfast, but boy is it good! Portions are HUGE. Like to the point of ridiculousness. There is no need for pancakes of this size except for the novelty of saying you attempted to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favoritest place to get breakfast in LA, the griddle's menu is perfect for my unsophisticated palate - yes, it's that of a five-year old. it's no wonder i love the french toast encrusted in oreo...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did I really wait outside on the sidewalk at 1:30 on a Saturday afternoon for 30 minutes to eat pancakes. Yes I did. And did I wait another 15 minutes to get get my pancakes after I ordered. Yes i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no comparison for the best breakfast in Los Angeles. I recommend the original french toast, bacon and potatoes!! Usually a wait outside by 11am, so we try to get there by 10:30 and are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second visit to the Griddle Cafe and I wanted to be certain this was indeed my favorite breakfast spot in LA before writing a review. It is!! It is!!If you get there after 10 AM be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holly hell. Pancakes the size of a hubcap. Not kidding. If I lived in CA I would try every type of pancake offered here, but alas I usually only come to CA once a year. So far I've had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unnnnhhhnhhhnnnnh.That's all you'll be able to say as you waddle out of the Griddle Cafe, toting five pounds of half-eaten pancakes in the largest take-out container you have ever seen. I had to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good god. BIGGEST.PANCAKES.EVER. I can fit a lot in my stomach, and I ate like 1/4 of the plate. So many different kinds too. Everything here is good. If you're looking for a new breakfast spot,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place would be a great place to chill on weekend morning if it were ever NOT crowded. i've been here a few times and each time there was a line out the door to get seated. what they are waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's as good as described in other reviews.Clean and neat place, excellent choices of food. Reasonably priced for where you are ,and how much you get ,and how good it is. Very busy no matter when you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the Peanut Butter and Creme de la Creme French toast which is AMAZING! LOVED IT! Peanut Butter French Toast was covered with Powdered sugar and dipped in peanut butter then fried! I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You already this is the best breakfast in LA (and they close at like 4 so don't sleep in too late) and to get the "mom's french toast" and not the whacky variations on it, but did you know that the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The place always has a wait outside so I was expecting the food to be really good.The atmosphere is nice, and I liked the selection of Blues music.They had lots of choices on the menu, with lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast in LA. Period. Just make sure that you exercise for the rest of the day to burn it off. This is a must for out of town guests, get there early on the weekends.Also a secret that is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man.. the breakfast tacos with their chipotle cream sauce stuff.. oh my god. I DREAM about this taco and I've only had it once.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know there's a God, because the Griddle Cafe exists. Hands down the BEST breakfast place I've ever had the pleasure of encountering EVER! Being the die-hard chocolate lover that I am, I had to order...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a FANTASTIC menu. Very UNIQUE and ORIGINAL. Love the Peanut Butter French toast. Its like nothing I have ever had before. AWESOME FOOD! The place gets pretty packed. Went there thinking...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now heres a spot for the hungry jack in all of us, its a place that gives you a hearty serving and the choice of coffee is also good. the prices are moderate, but they are worth for what you are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
TDF french toast! At first I thought, well, what's so special about pancakes and french toast? After looking through the extensive menu (which includes colossal creations packed with ingredients such...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Back for lunch with afore mentioned grand daughter, who was not so secretly looking for Surly (our fav surly waiter) to no avail, (oh Surly surely you haven't quit!) but enjoyed great Chili My Soul...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will not wait in line for 2 hours on a weekend to get bad service, no matter how good the food is.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe the size of these portions, monstrous, ginormous! My wife and I ordered breakfast, we made the mistake of both ordering something, when the food came you could have seriously served 4...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing! I come here as often as possible (not on weekends though cause the line is always ridiculously long). The pancakes are HUGE (like 5-6 meals if you take them home). The french...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE pancakes and very tasty. French press coffee--really good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to be really naughty and indulge then griddle is the place to go! Their pancakes are sinful and unbelievably delicious. I think the Barry Yellow is my favorite but you honestly can't go...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly don't care that I paid about $10 for pancakes, that was the best near-death experience I've had since the time I almost became radioactive. Man, I really wish this place were open 24/7.I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.That about sums it up.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to take friends or family from out of town - but beware of long waits on weekends. Due to the large, heavy, and filling meals - I don't go for breakfast regularly - but it's an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love you, Griddle Cafe. You could be a million dollars per pancake and I would take out a hefty loan for just a bite of the Eyes Wide Open. I don't even mind waiting hours on end each time I go....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good breakfast! If you like pancakes, this is your spot. A lot of variety and the pancakes are huge. The black magic pancakes looked good but I didn't get a chance to try them. I was fortunate...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This will be my LA breakfast staple whenever I'm in town.I had the Black Magic pancakes (Crushed Oreo cookies mixed into the batter, topped with powdered sugar, whipped cream, and more crushed Oreo's)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'll give this place 5 stars just based on the mom's french toast... it is hands down the BEST french toast you will ever have... if you're feeling particularily adventurous, do not care if you will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thought I'd write a review before the Griddle's syrupy sweetness left my mouth. I went here for lunch today with a bunch of friends. We had reservations, but still ended up waiting about 15 minutes....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pancakes Pancakes and more Pancakes... HUGE portions... all choices delicious! Definitely makes sense for you to run about 20 miles or even better, perhaps break in a quick Iron Man session before...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't see the griddle, but I certainly tasted its flavor. Sweet, sweet decadence wandering delightfully amongst my taste-buds... But today marked my first time going to Griddles. Though I live a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's too much of a good thing happening here!!!That's my issue with the Griddle. They make me crave them, day and night. The cheesecake french toast, and the pumpkin pancakes, eggs benedict with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason this place has an hour long wait by 9am every Saturday - it's just THAT GOOD. Now, obviously, I recommend trying it out on a morning when you've been an early riser so you can beat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Griddle is one of the few really hyped up businesses that I would actually say deserves the hype. This is hands down one of the best breakfast spots in LA. I have been here at least 20 times and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
O...M...G... I have never seen such HUGE pancakes in my whole life. You think you have seen big pancakes and then they bring out these, pancakes so big the freaking overhang the edge of your full...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You may read that the wait is LONG but I've always been promptly seated around 9am. Only in LA is a 9am breakfast considered early.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, solid food and I like the counter a lot. I didn't really care about the wait because I knew there was going to be one. I have only one complaint, and some may think I'm nuts, but they give you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Where to begin? The lame, can't shut up standup comic host? The extra single pancake at 8 bucks? Or the pissed off to have to lower themselves to serve people food, 2 bit actors?Went to breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, one of THE best places for breakfast/brunch places ever! Thank you Yelpers for introducing me to this little piece of heaven on Earth. I had the best "Apple Cobbler" French Toast of two...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For my first visit, I ordered the Nutella French Toast. Pretty damn good. For my second visit, I ordered the Oreo pancakes, a full stack. Pretty good, but slightly dry, like a cake with no frosting....
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was amazing and the portions were HUMUNGOUS! I ordered the blueberry pancakes and were very impressed. The menu was extensive and had so much that it took me about 20 minutes to settle on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. I make it a point to go every time I am in LA. The wait may be long but it is always worth it. Their portions are huge and their servers are attentive. There is always a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The saying sharing is caring is certainly reinforced in this place...the portions are sooooooo HUGE that if you don't share you might have to be wheeled out. Can someone say food coma? The french...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Impressive queues shorten quickly in this fast paced southwestern themed pancake house. Service was courteous but necessarily brusque, and the food turned out with alacrity.I had the breakfast tacos....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the only reason why this place gets four stars is the size of it. I hear it gets pretty crowded but when I went it wasn't that bad. The food was off the hook and the portion sizes are out of this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When they say pancake they really emphasize on the CAKE part! The food portions here are MASSIVE yet surprisingly delicious! Hobos camp out there and wait to see if they can score on some left...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came on a weekday afternoon around 2:30pm and had no trouble finding a failed meter right in front of the restaurant on Sunset Blvd. There are meters with a 1 hour limit, but no parking during...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Keeping this one short and simple since everyone has pretty much said it all...Love, love, love you the Griddle! It's too bad I moved back to Seattle because I crave this place for breakfast too often...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't feel like eating anything after attempting to finish the pancakes here. The pancakes, as everyone else says, are huge, gigantic, enormous, a behemoth, and any other adjective that describes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Impressive portions. Coffee press. Indulgent flavors. Trendy atmosphere. Bring a friend to share the joy.No one ever said it was wrong to have such a sweet breakfast with flavors I enjoy at a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the Disneyland of brunch spots. The plates of food are E-ticket rides. But just like Disneyland, the lines are ridiculous and you are likely to leave tired and broke. One of the first...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is for real. Forget about the 40 min wait on a Friday or the waiters who are overly busy. The environment is great and the food is even better. It might be the best breakfast cafe I have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is funny. the pancakes are literally bigger than my head and each "serving" is enough to feed like, 3 or 4 people. It's ridiculous, but I love it.Definitely share when you come here! My...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So peep this! It's Monday morning and here I am, thinking I was slick by avoiding the weekend madness at the Griddle. WRONG!!! I wanted a table for four and yeah I know it's a small place, but still a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what's a wait when theirbanana pancakes change lives?(or at least my day)
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok. this place excites me because i love pancakes and these guys have an entire page of their menu dedicated to them. i never knew you could have them in so many different ways. but when our waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
GRODY TO THE MAX!!!This was what I was thinking as I left the Griddle after my ill-conceived birthday breakfast there. I immediately wanted to take a shower to get rid of the filth and grime of this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister kept pestering me to come to this AMAZING place...I finally did. Yes, they have amazing pancakes; I had the French Toast with cream cheese and a side of fruit. The best I ever had...but let...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you like crazy pancakes in large portions you will LOVE the griddle cafe.it used to be a tradition when any of my out of town friends came in we would do brunch here. The lines are long on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As I write this... zzzzzz I can... zzzzz barely... stay awake.zzzzzz Seriously! I am bordering on a serious food coma and I only ate a small fraction of what was put in front of me. I won't beat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Upon entering the cafe and taking a quick glance at the decor and waitstaff--I was immediately reminded of this restaurant back in NYC called Coffeeshop--you know, where everyone looks like they came...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!!!!!! They know how to do breakfast. Breakfast here is insane. Even if you're on a low fat low carb diet, there's something for everyone. One order can feed at 3 small girls like me. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Sunday at 10AM.There was a HUGE line. Luckily we waited only 10 minutes to be seated as we had only a party of 2.We got to our table, ordered, and waited OVER 30 MINUTES for our food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seven pounds of pancake, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie filling. Just insane. And not even all that pricey. Though I fear Griddle Cafe has ruined pancakes for me for the rest of my life....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like crack for the pancake junkie.I'm talking monstrosities for pancakes and with almost 20 different varieties, my head almost spun into another dimension. These aren't for the light of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me lay this out for you in a few simple bullet points:1. Split pancakes between two, if not three or four people.2. Coffee, OJ, and sides are a bit pricier because the pancakes are absolute...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, a disclaimer. Breakfast is easily my favorite meal of the day. Eggs: good, pancakes: good, bacon: good. L.A. can be a weird, confusing and entertaining place to find a meal. Recommendations...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thursday night the the gf threatens me with "You better take me here tomorrow or I am breaking up with you!" Being a smart bf, I obliged and waited as she came to my neck of the woods. On the way...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i sayyyy 3.5....but i guess i'll give it the benefit of the doubt with a 4 star!so i bookmarked this and have been trying to come here forever and some. either we woke up to late, i got sick, or it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As if this place needs any more reviews but our meal was a perfect blend of breakfast and dessert and thank goodness I ate a tiny breakfast beforehand. Definitely go with more people so you can do a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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love this place!!! the menu is awesome and the portions are extemely generous!! there is also a young hip vibe to the place that makes the atmosphere fun!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Lord. I love this place! The food is freaking awesome....best Eggs Benedict ever! Pancakes are to die for. The food takes a little bit long to get to the table, but it's no big deal, because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portions are enormous and the line is sometimes ridiculous, but the food is good and service is always friendly. Including that wacky little charlie brown guy that does the seating chart.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally after many years of searching I've found THE best breakfast in the country. Huge portions of everything. " Mom's French Toast" is the balls. Coffee is served in a coffee press and is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest the food was awesome, i had the creme de la creme french toast and it really satisfied my sweet tooth. i also tried the golden ticket and the black magic pancakes which were good however...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for brunch on a weekend, so it was understandably crowded with a huge line outside, and I think it ended up being around a 20 minute-half hour wait, which isn't too bad. I'm not a huge fan...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had brunch her last Saturday, the lineup was long and we had to get on a wait list, that's a good sigh that the food is not stale. Inside was packed with customer, and their was a loud ambiance....
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best pancakes EVER! Massive is size and options galore! ...great thing is they also offer healthy alternatives such as cottage cheese and fruit sides. The wait (and there always is one) is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the Griddle for the first time as a large group - 10plus for brunch. That was a mistake! Our friend told us about this place but left out an important detail - this place is tiny and not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
GIANT PANCAKES THAT ARE THE SIZE OF MY HEAD!I got just plain pancakes and I split them with two other people. I could barely handle one.Usually when I walk by this place on a weekend morning its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if you are a fat fuck or just eat like one like i do, then this is the place for you. (and god i hope i don't go to hell for writing that line.) i'm totally serious. the portions at this joint are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my FAVORITE breakfast place ever. although the wait can be a bit long some days, it's to be expected. and the guy who does the seating is so friendly, efficient and will always remember your name/face...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
See profile site for full review with formatted pics.When I travel I make it a point to eat at different places every single time. I scour Zagats, Gayot, Frommers, Chowhound, and Yelp for opinions...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is always amazing to eat at...always packed... sometimes a big linethe food has always been great for me...The only kinda bad thing for me is the servings are just MASSIVE, like beyond human...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Biggest and Bestest Pancakes in the world. The moment I walked into the Griddle and saw their pancakes for the first time I was blown away. I knew I need to order me some of them delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the 'Poached Y Papa's' Benedict, though instead of the Canadian ham I prefer a slice of turkey and avocado. Favorite Benedict of all time. I always share a slice of pancakes with my friend....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not a seasoned griddler but i will say my experiences have been sincerely enjoyable: the wait is short, service is prompt, everything looks delicious and i'm never disappointed...and i know what i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griddle Cafe -- how I miss thee. Not only does Griddle have amazingly large portions and delectable food, it's also located in prime celebrity-watching territory. I once saw Steve Sanders there and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go for the espresso and chocolate chip pancakes ("Eyes Wide Open") and the "Kicking and Screaming" breakfast tacos. Host is super efficient and friendly, even with the crazy crowds. I really do like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Both sweet and savory dishes are excellent here. I got some sort of pancake special and also shared an amazing scramble with my dining companion: egg whites, shrimp, onions and green onions, a few...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here for brunch and this place was packed! they give you mighty fine portions. i ordered the chicago charlie's scramble that comes with eggs, italian sausage, bacon, potatoes, mozzarella,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the top brecky places in LA. Ate breakfast for lunch. A really good thing to do now and again. And apparentley so thinks many many people as this place was PACKED on a weekday at 12 noon. So...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok - so I'm sure by now you've read all 501 reviews on the Griddle, but if you're visiting just my page to see reviews... THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES TO EAT!!! I highly recommend "kickin' and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Yelp review just disappeared into Yelp cyberspace. So this update will be quick and sweet. This is the place for pancake lovers. Seriously. Each order comes with 3 dinner size pancakes. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a friend on a Friday morning. Got a table in 5 mins. I ordered the Cobb Omelette and i can't remember what he got but we also shared an order of pancakes! It was so good! that's all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Griddle Cafe is delicious, and the servings are ridiculously large. I recommend splitting something.Be prepared to wait for a little while before you get a table. It is popular. It's a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been looking forward to, nay, dreaming about my Griddle Cafe quest for ages. And I'm sorry to report that it just didn't live up to the hype.Yes, the pancakes are huge. colossal. But there must...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was absolutely AMAZING! The waiters were totally cool and definitely CUTE! But for me the whole eating out experience is just as much the ambience as the food itself. This place was really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nutella stuffed french toast with powdered sugar and whipped cream! I wanted to devour it the moment it was placed in front of me. It was sinfully delicious, down to the very last nutella filled bite....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been wanting to go here for a long time. I *first* heard about this place from my friend, Stacy. It was the setting for a fabulous fan story now dubbed the "Michael Rosenbaum Story" or simply...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best of its kind! You cannot find a better selection of 3 fat layers of 9 inch round heaven anywhere! They have a huge selection of delicious pancakes, french toasts, and eggs. Try- First try the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Griddle is probably the most universally satisfying breakfast around. It speaks to that childlike urge to sit in front of an endless slab of french toast, swimming in rivers of syrup and butter....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in love... seriously the greatest breakfast place in all of LA. I said it, and it's so true - if you think another place is better try this one and you'll be a believer.I come here often on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a Thursday morning and it was still busy, but we were able to get a table within 10 minutes. The staff was friendly and quick so as to keep a good turnover on tables and we were in and out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1. Big dishes! (Two people can split a meal)2. Very tasty! I tried multiple people's meals because there was so much left over. I don't think you'll be disappointed with their food.3. Long lines and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Griddle is the setting of many, many fond memories for me. Like the time I ate an incredibly large omelet while sitting next to that guy from that show. Or the time I OD'd on bacon (not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only problem with this place is that there usually is a long wait time to get seated because everyone who comes here knows what's up. The Griddle is by far the best bang for the buck. Prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the nutella french toast with brown sugar carmelized bananas on top--- I almost died from sheer delight.It's definitely done in the down-home diner style of atmosphere. They have, quite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best French Toast ever. Everything else is great too. Thick bacon and your own french press of coffee. This is my absolute favorite place in LA.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite breakfast place on the planet. If I could eat here every day for breakfast, I'd die as a very happy and fat woman. It's all about Poached Y Papas Benedict. I know it's not a traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1 hour wait in the rain, but well worth it. I couldn't decide between the peanut butter french toast, and the traditional french toast so I made the waiter decide. That's my favorite game ever. haha....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy F#@&!!!! This morning I ate the best dam breakfast of my life! Just incredible. We had the huevos rancheros and the french toast. And OMG they were both so ginormous and delicious. The sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Serviceable. Nothing special, except for occasional cute actor boys. Wait, I don't know why, but "cute actor boys" reminds me that they do make an interesting huevos rancheros that has a smoky red...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
yelp has failed me on this one, the griddle cafe all hype. the food here is not half as good as the long line suggests. we got seated in the "vip room," which is basically a dumpy back room that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent french toast. French press coffee.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big portions/good food but very jam-packed and noisy. Its not a quiet brunch but you literally have to fight for a seat and expect to wait at least an hour on the weekends. We ordered the french...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST FRENCH TOAST IN TTTOOOOOOOWWWWNNN!!Go early or else you'll be waiting a long long time!! My favorite breakfast joint in LA. For sure!
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to admit it but I first heard about The Griddle Cafe from Rachel Ray's Tasty Travels: Los Angeles. At that time I was still living in Washington, DC and was dying to go to a real...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm about that pancake
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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For 3 years I've heard the hype built around this place and after years of turning around b/c of frustrating lines I couldn't be bothered with, I finally caught it during a lull and sat down with my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love hollandaise sauce!!! It's kinda how I judge a breakfast place. The Griddle's sauce was very tasty but COLD. The rest of the Benedict was warm, so my mouth was confused and wasn't as happy as it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best huevos rancheros. I also forced myself to eat some of my boyfriend's butterscotch pancake. It was sinfully good, the size of the plate was almost bigger than our table. If...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place but I hate that it's crazy packed. When I eat out I make sure I'm starving and waiting for a table while you're staving is no bueno.Anyway, I think everyone will find something they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down one of the best breakfast places I've been to in LA. They have so many different kinds of pancakes, omlettes, waffles, etc that you will have the hardest time choosing. The problem is you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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It is illegal in the city of Los Angeles to serve water at an eating establishment without the patron asking for it. I went last weekend and our waiter automatically brought 4 glasses of water to our table,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a popular brunch spot on the weekends, so if you don't want to wait 45 minutes to an hour for a table, drop in on a weekday. I have had so many awesome lunches here! There are very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I could truly love this place were it not for the customers. A wait for good diner is worth it, but maybe not with all of the bridge-and-tunnel wannabes swarming the entrance by 9a. Come early.Then...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute favorite place to take people for brunch. The pancakes are huge - I recommend the blueberry or the Kahlua. One pancake from the Griddle = multiple breakfasts.The sandwiches and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Showed up here at about 130 in the afternoon and had no wait at all. it was sure packed, but I guess we were just that lucky...hehI have had this place bookmarked for a good while because their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
(opening Agent Man's glove box)"Where's the bag? Gotta toss it now or never. Red & Blue flashing behind us for a good five by now--where's the fucking .............
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister suggested this place for breakfast/brunch while I was here. She also mentioned it as a place where "The HIlls" cast members have been spotted and where she has personally seen ____ from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One star for the lively atmosphere - I LOVE it when a restaurant is hustlin' and bustlin'. One star for the uber cool, NKOTB shirt wearing host who got us inside in no time, on a Sunday morn no less....
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. If you want food which can be filling early in the morning (that morning breakfast in bed feeling or room service breakfast in a swanky hotel)then here is the spot. My rating is based upon...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited the Griddle while traveling to Los Angeles and was very impressed with this hole in the wall spot. We found it through a random Google breakfast search and happened upon this find nearby to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i FINALLY ate at the griddle cafe! that's all i wanted to say. read the other 462 reviews if you don't know what the griddle cafe is. i'll also say either i didn't order the right thing, or this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast should be eaten 3 times a day if it's from The Griddle Cafe. You'll keep wanting to come back here because it's THAT good and you'll want to try everything on their breakfast menu at least...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my favorite place in the world.Well, let me explain:My favorite meal of the day is breakfast. If I could eat breakfast for dinner, I would. (and do!) I love Hollywood and LA. "The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite meal of the day is BREAKFAST. After hearing so many people rave about Griddle Cafe, I'm glad that I FINALLY got to experience it for myself. Be prepared for a long wait at Griddle Cafe. On...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bought a Los Angeles guide book a long long time ago. One of the highly recommended restaurants in the guide book is Griddle Cafe. The restaurant is right next to Directors Guild of America. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can really get nailed with a long wait, but boy is the food worth it. The creative pancakes are terrific, and the potato skins eggs benedict are a must. Tip: ask for only one pancake when...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting a friend in LA she took me hear boasting amazing banana pancakes. Well, after waiting for about 45 minutes to get seated, I was pleasantly surprised with the selection of pancakes, as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend and i came here over the summer and i remember it was SOOOOOO hot. it was one of those days when it was almost 100 degrees at the beach, so i don't know why we thought a hot breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just when you thought the breakfast value meals were a thing of the past...For just a few more dollars than what you'd pay at IHOP or Denny's these days, expect pancakes the size of a small moon,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was great. I ordered "Peanut Bubba Crunchy French Toast." After finishing about half of my dish, I felt like I shouldn't be eating peanut butter for the next month or so. Portions are generous,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Line is freakin' ridiculous. Showing up at the unearthly hour of 9am (that means breakfast, not brunch, at least in my book!) still means there's a line. Seating for groups of more than 4 is very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went back to The Griddle again today and finally managed to get past the breakfast menu and try a sandwich. I felt a slight twinge of panic after the waitress walked away with my order. Most places...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i ordered the apple cinnamon pancakes and my friend got some chicken breast sandwich that actually tasted pretty darn good. they have decent food here, but the portions are, let's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend never had strawberry pancakes in her life and she was craving it for some reason and I found the Griddle Cafe on yelp. Boysenberry pancakes were no longer available (she claimed she...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 'Tis the Season (pumpkin) pancakes are amazing any time of year. I also enjoyed the Barbeque Bob's Salad (served with warm cornbread and mouth-watering orange butter). You will not regret The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh good old LA.... home of good food and celebrities... both of which were promised to me by my aunt.... Every time she goes she sees some one famous.... Well I saw some THING famous! Their awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griddle Cafe is a good place to get your morning food.I came here right when it opened at 7:00AM on a weekday.The portions are very large. I don't think I finished my omelet.Don't remember exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had to try this place. anything over 400 reviews is a must try. it taken a while since the line is always big and i rarely get out of the house before 10am on the weekend. finally i had an 8am...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
damn flippin' good. Worth the wait in my opinion, of course when I went I had a friend who was already waiting in line. I think I woulda waited anyways.First off I like how crazy it is in there....
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Griddle today.Split the "secret special" french toast which tasted exactly like crumb cake. That was ok but the real delight of the meal was the banana pancake - to die for!!Friends had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pancakes are incredible! Just be ready to sleep afterwards
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the pancakes are ridiculous. The other reviews have established that. When we left, I saw a man sorting through the trash looking for recyclables to add to his shopping cart of cans, so I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh man. how i have been neglecting my beloved yelp! now that ive gotten back on track with my single life. i gotta get back on track with my yelp! my girl friend, her brother and i went to griddle...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first trip to the Griddle:Saturday morning, 11:15 AM. Quoted 15-20 minute wait. Not too shabby, and was right on the money. My first reaction to the menu: "Holy crap, there are a lot of pancakes."...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmm...I don't know what I can add to 400 reviews, but I'm going to give it a shot because I LOVE breakfast food!!My DH and I came here for breakfast today and it was definitely worth all the hype!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to lhave a mad crush on you Griddle Cafe,....but as you probably have figured out by now, it seems the passion between us has cooled.. that last meeting was mos def a lil awkward. I know, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My food was good and all, and it was fun looking at everyone trying to spot celebrities.. but when it comes to the pancakes, the helping is just way too much. When a person orders pancakes they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got there around noon and the place was crowded. We waited for about 20-30 minutes before finally getting seated.I originally planned on getting their nutella-stuffed french toast, but then when we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Griddle should be a mandatory meal stop if you're going to be in or near Hollywood in the morning. I don't know what it's like at lunch or beyond, because I try to be there at 8 when it opens....
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW!!!! Despite the million calories I just consumed, WOW!!! Stop wasting your time at Doughboys, Toast, etc... Fiesta scramble with egg whites: eggs scrambled with green chiles, green onions, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a great spot. I'm glad I went with my brother because he's a regular and so we didn't have to stand and wait on the sidewalk like all the other suckers. I ate a ridiculous breakfast, "papas y...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No no no. I cannot believe that people have not caught on to the sheer vileness that is Griddle Cafe. I can't really eat anything on their menu, having gone completely vegan a year ago, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FIVE MONSTER STARS!!!I eat a lot of breakfast food and have been to dives and diners all over the United States. I say this with no hesitation. Griddle Cafe does not edge out the competition, it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a bit of a fad, but for breakfast food, especially pancakes, it doesn't get better than this. the pancakes are HUGE! you won't be able to finish it in one sitting! the regular breakfast food is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Want to satiate your sweet tooth and shopping needs? Easy. Just come here! Griddle Cafe is located on the Sunset strip, very close to all the cute boutiques on Melrose.After waiting outside for a good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, lets start off with recommendations. The peanut butter french toast (peanut bubba) and Apple cobbler are great. Not too sweet, not too much. Typically their food is quite sweet, but these are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am hooked. This place is for people that love big portions of good food and if you are a sweat lover. If you are a diabetic or cant eat that many sweats I wouldn't recommend it. What I ate: I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for 8 years but have finally succumbed to writing a review. Why? Well after my move (job related) to San Diego in January I suddenly realized how much I missed this place. After...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge portions!! enough to eat for dinner~ Some teas and coffees are served in a french press. The french toast is quite delish! A big downside is the LONG wait and parking. There is always a line in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes the wait is terrible. I went once at 10am and waited a hour and then at 2:30pm and waited 45 minutes (both on Saturday). After 3 though, it seems like you can just walk in and get a table.The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my pancakes weighed more than a newborn and were okay, but the server was a terrorist. the french press coffee is a cute and kitschy, but it was cold by the time i had the second cup.meh. if you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Griddle Cafe, I miss our old times together when i would take a 2hr lunch paid by our music vendors and used the excuse that it was a "working lunch" my ass. Gotta love a place that will serve...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still eating it. Yes, HUGE portions of food. I ordered the "Cobb" omelet with the side of tomatoes and they were willing to spare me of the olives and substitute cheddar for blue cheese. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: yuuummm. i had the creme de la creme french toast coated with graham crackers with their cream cheese whip cream and powdered sugar. so gooddddd. good portions.. two thick pieces of french...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I'm in LA, I try to make a stop at this place. Although the place doesn't look that appealing once you walk in, they have the best pancakes and french toast. The portions are immensely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since reading Yelp, I've always wanted to try The Griddle Cafe because of my love for pancakes, waffles, and French Toast!But the wait made me lose my appetite.Food was mediocre. Quantity isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast in L.A. Just know the door guy or go at an off hour or weekday. Don't be a noob and show up at 10am on a Sunday and bitch there is a long line. Pancakes are works of art. See if you can...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! YUMMY! YUMMY! Fun and friendly environment, good looking staff as well as patrons... Because of the hip, sexy and fun feel it's a great place for star sightings. Food is Delicious! Portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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This place is very cute, i ate outside with my husband and service was fast and friendly. Mimosas are delicious. I ordered the banana pancake which i only finished 1/3 of. it was way too much for one person,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Part of the appeal to Griddle Cafe is it's location and the fact that celebrity sightings are likely (we've seen Adam Brody and Eve from America's Next Top Model). The first time we went, Casey got...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the pancake size at this restaurant is almost cartoon-like. one order is enough to fill a whole family, or just you for a week. they have so many unique pancake recipes, but i think my favorite is the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To be fair, I am writing this review to balance the "sexist" review I just wrote of Gulfstream Newport Beach. LOL!Every college town should have a Griddle Cafe. Popular breakfast spot. Young crowd....
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been once, so I can't say too much about their other foods, but frick, are their pancakes amazing. Bigger than your face, 3 stacks high, loaded with heart attack goodness. Breakfast may get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
you feel like a fatty after your breakfast! they have MASSIVE portions and for cheap! i could share with my bf but they have so many type of pancakes we wanna try them all! we never get anything...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Prepare for min. 3 hours of deep vegetation and nonproductivity after your meal here. Seriously. I drove home with great effort and passed out for 2.5 hours. My body completely skipped the sugar high...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to give this place a 2 or 3 because of the scene,service and price, but the food won't let me do it! It's really that good. I went in flip flops, a tshirt and sweats. Mistake. Who...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend was having some major cravings for pancakes yesterday so of course I couldn't resist taking him to the Griddle (his first time), even though it's been months since my last visit. Just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The following items on the menu are amazing:Spicy chicken scramble with avacadosEggs BenedictBlueberry pancake with blueberry butterEggs RancheroTheir orange juice leaves something more to be desired,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried the blueberry pancakes, chocolate french toast and regular french toast. Blueberry pancakes were huge, fluffy, and thick but I thought it tasted rather like a blueberry muffin drowned in syrup....
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Devil's Daydream.Need I say more? French toast heaven. I have never been a fan of french toast, but the Devil's Daydream is phenomenal. Chocolate french toast with fresh whipped cream....
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey she looks like Janice Dickinson. Oh wait. It is. I first came here with my bff because Food Network controls our minds. The guy that took down my name acted like my bud, which is not a bad thing....
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
do you wonder why americans are obese? look no further than the portions at the griddle. please split one normal dish and then get a side if you need a little variety.their granola sucks! it is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1 extra star for the music, everything else only merits 2.Having done a stint working in rural Kentucky, I LOVED the music they were playing--blues and Johnny Cash. Made me remember some interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Blehhhh... this place is a no-go for lunch. I spy crappy service! Which urks the hell out of me. How hard is it to smile and pretend you care? Really. I haven't had breakfast here but a few months ago...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How tired do you think the waitstaff here is of hearing "No, I wanted a large!"? All of the food here is incredible but the portions honestly look like something out of the Flintstones. The pancakes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yay i love the griddle. if you want strong coffee go here ... theyre french-pressed is amazing and they give you a lot so you can refil at your own table. and you will need it to wash down their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So...we were visiting LA over this last weekend..not from anywhere too far, just Orange County, and we decided to have breakfast at the famous Griddle Cafe. I read the reviews prior to this day, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing: do you like pancakes? Do you wake up sometimes and think, I want pancakes with things in them, bananas perhaps, or maybe just butter and syrup? And you're excited and then you eat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ranks high on the price/value index. You get so much food for the price that it's almost insane. The omelets dishes are hefty and is a huge meal on itself. The pancakes are crazy large. Regular orders...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like pancakes, then this is the place for you. I've gone a few times now, so I've had the pleasure of sampling at least half a dozen different pancakes.As others have noted, the restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chandler, when you brought us our side of bacon.....mmmm.......I love you!
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Griddle is another local haunt that survives off of trendy hype and fails to serve up much substance to warrant its high regard and reputation. It becomes readily apparent once inside, that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't usually eat breakfast, but decided to come here today for brunch with a group of my friends. OMG, the pancakes here are huge! I had the Blueberry Pancakes...oh goodness, it was so good! One...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best deals in LA. One plate of pancakes feeds about 6 humans or 39 actresses. What I recommend is coming when people visit from out of town on their first morning. They will love the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so this is one of those Hollywood hot spots that people talk up so big that when you experience it, you're left disappointed.Let's start with the food: AMAZING! Wonderful! INCREDIBLE! RICH! TONS!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge pancakes, I never get them though, dunno why, but I hear they're great. Ordering coffee and tea in those decanter presses are pretty cool though. Also some pretty hot twin waitresses that work...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can't say that I'd go back there but the visit was nice. Had those huge pancakes that everyone was raving about but it was a bit too sweet for my tastes. I'd have to say it's a great 1timer place to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best place to go for breakfast after a late night. Be forewarned, however: you should have a few hours free afterwards, for napping, as you will enter a pancake coma 20 minutes after eating.My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is crazy, in the best sort of way. Black Magic, Peanut Bubba, Noisette, Hear me Roar.... all sorts of amazingly unique breakfast food creations that are so wrong they are right. Oreos...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i dont know what the fuss is about.the long lines for average food.is it because of the huge portions?
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best people watching I've ever done over breakfast. 1) Mysterious skinny hippie gardener guy from up the street who I always imagine is a serial killer using bodies for fertilizer.2)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, an entire year has passed since I encountered my first breakfast love, The Griddle. It's been a very good year. A year filled with Peanut Bubba French Toast, The Golden Ticket, Banana Nana,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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My GF and I had breakfast here over the weekend. Man, the line was wrapped around the corner of the building. The place is super tiny inside and they have seating outside.... but you are literally dining on...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here like my dirty girlfriend. Portions are Jim Belushi size. You can have left overs for days. Coffee is stong and tasty....french press. Go there but not at prime weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. I don't even know if I need to add my review to the mix of a world famous breakfast house.Imagine heaven is made out of pancakes. Then you get to eat it with syrup. Enough
