Lady Byrd Cafe - Los Angeles, California

Millena P.

Date night in LA! I've seen this spot all over social media, so I really wanted to try this spot. They're most popular for brunch, but we visited during dinner.

Parking: Every man for themselves lmao. Free street parking, but finding a spot was difficult. We parked down the street and walked over.

Ambiance/Environment: Such a cute spot with lovely floral decor, bright lights, and comfortable seating. This spot is outdoors with roof coverings and heaters. When we visited, the place was decorated with butterflies, plants, & flowers. We visited at 18:30, and it wasn't busy. Just a few other groups.

Service: We were greeted by a hostess and seated immediately. Our server, Alex, took care of us. We were told they only had beer & wine during that time which bummed me out because I really wanted to try their cocktails and coffee. Throughput was quick after ordering though.

Food:

1) Short Ribs - The short ribs cut so easily, and it was mouthwatering. It was cooked medium rare, and the red wine sauce made it more flavorful. I mixed it with the mash potatoes too.

2) Creamy Shrimp Pasta - These were definitely creamy. Make sure you mix it well! It was served with peeled, baby shrimps. Just wished there were more shrimps.

3) Hummus & Pita - My bf loved this! The pita was toasted well, and the hummus had notes of citrus and garlic flavors.

4) Grilled Napa Cabbage - This was a simple, light appetizer.

Pricing: This is LA, so of course prices are $$$. We enjoyed their dinner options. Wished they served more alcoholic drinks during dinner time. We'll be back to try their brunch options.

Lorrin S.

Here’s my review!
The reviews they have on Google are pretty much true.
The drinks were so nasty the water, bloody Mary, and the coffee did not taste good.
The style and the restaurant itself is so beautiful. I loved it.
The food was so good. The smoked salmon was fresh. The steak was fresh. The prosciutto was fresh and everything had flavor when it came to the food.
It took forever though to get any drinks or food.
If I go back, I’m definitely getting it to go, because it took forever for us to order. And to get our food & drinks. Plus, I only liked the food here so I would only get the food here. I would never get drinks here again!

mika C.

Cute brunch spot and they made it so cozy for fall with private outdoor seating and blankets! This is a cute hidden gem in Echo Park with a fairly diverse menu.

We ordered their Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes, Spanish Frittata, and Pork Benedict. Their hot tea set was a perfect complement to the meal! And so cute and whimsical.

Parking is street parking which wasn’t too hard to find during lunch time when we went.

My only wish was full service and not having to order at the counter but it wasn’t a complete deal breaker. Our server still took care of us and made sure we had everything we needed.

Would be nice to come back and try their dinner menu and ambiance!

KENDRA G.

This was my first time at this restaurant. I was seated fast. My food order came fast as well. I ordered the Veggie Frittata, and my friend ordered Eggs Benedict with pulled pork. The frittata was a nice size but had zero flavor. Not a lot of cheese. My mixed salad was soggy and had a few dead pieces of arugula. They also didn't have salt & pepper shakers on the table. The ambiance was nice. Everyone was seated in small, intimate sections, which is a nice touch when speaking to each at the table. My friends' food lacked hollandaise sauce, and the pork was a little dry, according to my friend. Parking for this restaurant is terrible. Be prepared to walk. They don't have a parking structure, so you will need to park on the street. I would try this restaurant again.

Norma R. R.

First let me start with if I had to review Jaime the waiter but they call him Danny I would give him alone 5 stars!! He held that restaurant down and deserves being promoted and getting a raise! He and the decor were the only good thing about this restaurant.
So after seeing tons of videos of this place all over the internet we decided to host our friends Christmas gathering here. The decor for the holidays is gorgeous and the outside seating in tents with little fire pits was what caught our attention. And the reason we came here. Upon arriving there was a gentleman who seated us inside and told us that we could not sit in the area outside with tents because they were short staffed! So the only reason we came here was because of that and now we are forced to sit elsewhere. We were okay with that and decided to stay.
When they said they were short staffed they weren't kidding. The bartender was waiting tables and had little to almost no time for us. If it wasn't for Danny our night would have been horrible. Although poor guy was running around extremely busy he still found time to check in on us and bring us our drinks. He had a big smile throughout the whole night! If it hadn't been for him we probably would have left. The food was okay. Not great. Not decent. Just okay. The drinks were pricey for how small they were. Parking wasn't bad since there is plenty of street parking. There is only one bathroom that is for men and women and it was a mess!!
Please don't advertise this beautiful decor with seating outside like you do if you are not able to seat customers there. Would I go back? Probably not!

Fang P.

This is a charming, pretty and very Instagrammable spot perfect for brunch! The ambiance is so cozy, and the seating is nice and inviting. We had steak and egg and egg benedict. They’re very good. The hot drinks are good too. Restroom was also decorated very well. It’s hidden in a little street Echo Park in LA. Free street parking is quite easy to find when we went in the morning.

Joseph H.

When I was seated around 2pm there were only 2 other tables occupied. The back patio area is very cute! I ordered a cortado and the salmon benedict - both came out quickly and were very tasty. Would recommend and return.

Michele L.

Lady Byrd Cafe can be found in an Echo Park neighborhood. I had to go back and forth to find it. It’s a little hidden. Parking is on the street and can be difficult to find since it’s in a neighborhood.

When we first got there, it was charming and inviting. There’s flowers and plants everywhere with tables and seating areas throughout. There are outdoor cabanas and outdoor covered patios. It could use some more fresh flowers and plants, new menus and cleaner table cloths. These are easily fixed. Overall, it is a cute cafe, great for a date or with a group! It can get pretty busy so note that you may have a long wait.

Nevan had friendly and wonderful customer service!! The staff that we encountered were very nice and helpful.

The tea service was delightful as they set a beautiful vintage tea set on the table!! They offer mimosas, sangria, wine and coffee as well.

The Smoked Brisket Pastrami was my FAVORITE!! I could not stop eating this saying I really like this!! It was my kind of sandwich!! It was both of our favorites! Loved the smoked brisket pastrami, from the flavor and how tender it was! The artisan bread was perfect for this sandwich!! It was crispy and held up. This is definitely a sandwich I would get again!

The Pork Benedict has tender, house braised pulled pork topped on top of brioche bread. We weren’t a fan of the brioche, which was too soft. I did love the poached egg on top. I would have liked more hollandaise sauce on top.

The Grilled Cheese was a little unique with tomato inside. Loved the artesian bread they used. Very Crispy on the outside and cheesy in the middle. The side salad was very tasty; certainly tastier than the fries.

The French Toast looked really pretty. Loved the strawberries and honey cream!! I would have liked the bread to be crispier than just being soft.