I had the Chevapchichi Sandwich and despite it being promising, it was very flavorless. It had sausage links and came apart easily, which is would not be a dealbreaker if it was flavorful. My bf had the omelette which was very greasy and subpar for the price. In addition we had two servers - the first server was great while the second server was very rude. Would not recommend!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Scott Nelson
Really excellent breakfast. The Bern Special (photo) was so good! Nice portions. Good portions of fruit and potatoes (which were done just right). The charbroiled chicken sausage was delicious. Nice outdoor seating. All-around recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Isabel Yanes
*Delayed post from July '25
We really enjoyed our meal and experience here at Metro Cafe! Free public parking is conveniently available next door in the garage. We sat outside and appreciated the large amount of shade provided by the umbrellas. The restaurant is an indoor, outdoor hybrid because the windows are huge and open completely to allow the sea breeze inside. TVs line the indoor walls with various sports games and real plants are sprinkled throughout the space.
To start we ordered a cappuccino and a matcha latte, which both came out with a large amount of foam on top with latte art and a slice of brown sugar on the side. The smoked salmon benedict was delicious and went well with the egg muffins underneath. I recommend adding Cholula sauce to give the hollandaise a kick. There was a significant amount of salmon and I loved the tomatoes and fresh herbs on top.
All the plates seemed to have large portions, but the French toast especially was massive! It’s made with four giant brioche slices that are crunchy and crispy on the outside, yet spongy and moist in the middle from being properly soaked through. I think it would be better however to cut the slices in half because you would have a better ratio of crispy to spongey in every bite. The raspberry jam pairs well with the sweet meal because it’s tart and adding the fresh fruit is a must because you need more textures and flavors to break up the monotony of eating sugar coated bread. I personally didn’t need to use the syrup at all with how sweet and moist the bread already was, but they provide it for those with an extra sweet tooth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
T. Bryan
Nice open space to enjoy some great food. Service is friendly, attentive and well timed allowing for a leisurely visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natasha S
Food is fantastic, super consistent and such a clean environment. Such a Gem in the community
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anderson Barrios
A small, modern café with great pour-overs and minimalist vibes just a block off the main drag. I tasted a single-origin Ethiopian roast that was bright but mellow, paired with a slice of olive oil cake that was light and fragrant. The barista explained tasting notes with genuine excitement. Low-key and bright, perfect for a focused caffeine break. A coffee lover’s secret
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phyllis Loving
Really enjoyed my Chicken salad. High quality ingredients and we'll presented.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaaren M
I would like to thank Reddit for suggesting this restaurant. We had about 10 hours before we could check into our hotel. We arrived very early to LA. This restaurant was clean, decorated nicely, and not busy at all (we got there right after opening. ) The staff were all polite. I appreciated that everybody helped everybody else's tables out. The food was fantastic. I got some banana pancakes and they were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mikelle Hughes
We have been here twice in the last 3 days. I got the eggs Benedict both times and it is so good! The salted caramel latte is what we mainly came back here for though. So good!
Had brunch today with my bestie I have not seen in 27 years, and his husband. They are on their way to San Fran and I came up from Long Beach. Never been here before, but the food and the staff were 😘🤌🏾.
I had the Smoked Salmon Benedict. Mike had the fried chicken sandwich, Chico (Dennis) had some kind of omelette. We were all very pleased with our selections. Regrettably, I don't have any photos, as my phone was in the car charging, but let me just tell you, my plate was gorgeous. I especially like what they did with the hashbrown. The potato was thinly scallop cut, and formed in a large rectangle.
I give the place a 10/10, the staff, especially our adorable waitress 12/10. Cost was mid, and we spent about $25 each for food and tip. I'll add photos of our dishes if I can find some online.
***I highly recommend this place***
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Johnny Novo
I came to Metro Cafe in El Segundo with the fam for breakfast on my first day back in LA, and we were firing on all cylinders. As I pulled up, I saw my 11 month old nephew outside smiling at me from ear to ear. I have been fighting demons recently and hadn’t seen him in a few months, and that smile was honestly all I needed. If they could bottle a baby's genuine smile and sell it, I think it could cure depression worldwide.
6 of us and 1 baby sat down in Metro, natural light flooding in from the huge windows as we caught up. Vibes were UP. The older I get, the more I see my peers having fractured family dynamics, so I’m beyond grateful to have such a great relationship with my Mom, Dad, brother, and sister in law. A true blessing.
I locked in on my lifeblood order of 2 eggs any style with chicken sausage ($21). The thing about me is I just love ordering a breakfast I could easily make at home. Idk why, but a simple breakfast feeds my soul. Brings me back to homeostasis.
I must note that $21 for this plate is STEEP, but the portion size was huge which was nice. The food was also phenomenal, but $21 for a basic breakfast still just doesn't sit right.
We had a blast in here catching up, discussing hopes, dreams, aspirations, love, and how expensive a simple breakfast meal has become.
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JING JING
Food wasn't what we expected especially for price. The ingredients seem fresh but the way it was cooked that didn't impress us as the pancakes were not fluffy as well as the omelets.
Gillis' House
Everything on the menu was fantastic. We all ordered different dishes and tried each others plate. DELICIOUS. The waiters were friendly and very knowledgeable. They made superb suggestions. Will definitely be back.
John Chapman
Fair food and service. Pleasant atmosphere. Dinner for two was $85.
I had the Chevapchichi Sandwich and despite it being promising, it was very flavorless. It had sausage links and came apart easily, which is would not be a dealbreaker if it was flavorful. My bf had the omelette which was very greasy and subpar for the price. In addition we had two servers - the first server was great while the second server was very rude. Would not recommend!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Really excellent breakfast. The Bern Special (photo) was so good! Nice portions. Good portions of fruit and potatoes (which were done just right). The charbroiled chicken sausage was delicious. Nice outdoor seating. All-around recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
*Delayed post from July '25
We really enjoyed our meal and experience here at Metro Cafe! Free public parking is conveniently available next door in the garage. We sat outside and appreciated the large amount of shade provided by the umbrellas. The restaurant is an indoor, outdoor hybrid because the windows are huge and open completely to allow the sea breeze inside. TVs line the indoor walls with various sports games and real plants are sprinkled throughout the space.
To start we ordered a cappuccino and a matcha latte, which both came out with a large amount of foam on top with latte art and a slice of brown sugar on the side. The smoked salmon benedict was delicious and went well with the egg muffins underneath. I recommend adding Cholula sauce to give the hollandaise a kick. There was a significant amount of salmon and I loved the tomatoes and fresh herbs on top.
All the plates seemed to have large portions, but the French toast especially was massive! It’s made with four giant brioche slices that are crunchy and crispy on the outside, yet spongy and moist in the middle from being properly soaked through. I think it would be better however to cut the slices in half because you would have a better ratio of crispy to spongey in every bite. The raspberry jam pairs well with the sweet meal because it’s tart and adding the fresh fruit is a must because you need more textures and flavors to break up the monotony of eating sugar coated bread. I personally didn’t need to use the syrup at all with how sweet and moist the bread already was, but they provide it for those with an extra sweet tooth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nice open space to enjoy some great food. Service is friendly, attentive and well timed allowing for a leisurely visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is fantastic, super consistent and such a clean environment. Such a Gem in the community
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A small, modern café with great pour-overs and minimalist vibes just a block off the main drag. I tasted a single-origin Ethiopian roast that was bright but mellow, paired with a slice of olive oil cake that was light and fragrant. The barista explained tasting notes with genuine excitement. Low-key and bright, perfect for a focused caffeine break. A coffee lover’s secret
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really enjoyed my Chicken salad. High quality ingredients and we'll presented.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would like to thank Reddit for suggesting this restaurant. We had about 10 hours before we could check into our hotel. We arrived very early to LA. This restaurant was clean, decorated nicely, and not busy at all (we got there right after opening. )
The staff were all polite. I appreciated that everybody helped everybody else's tables out. The food was fantastic. I got some banana pancakes and they were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been here twice in the last 3 days. I got the eggs Benedict both times and it is so good! The salted caramel latte is what we mainly came back here for though. So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing eatery, anything you order is AMAZING
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Had brunch today with my bestie I have not seen in 27 years, and his husband. They are on their way to San Fran and I came up from Long Beach. Never been here before, but the food and the staff were 😘🤌🏾.
I had the Smoked Salmon Benedict. Mike had the fried chicken sandwich, Chico (Dennis) had some kind of omelette. We were all very pleased with our selections. Regrettably, I don't have any photos, as my phone was in the car charging, but let me just tell you, my plate was gorgeous. I especially like what they did with the hashbrown. The potato was thinly scallop cut, and formed in a large rectangle.
I give the place a 10/10, the staff, especially our adorable waitress 12/10. Cost was mid, and we spent about $25 each for food and tip. I'll add photos of our dishes if I can find some online.
***I highly recommend this place***
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came to Metro Cafe in El Segundo with the fam for breakfast on my first day back in LA, and we were firing on all cylinders. As I pulled up, I saw my 11 month old nephew outside smiling at me from ear to ear. I have been fighting demons recently and hadn’t seen him in a few months, and that smile was honestly all I needed. If they could bottle a baby's genuine smile and sell it, I think it could cure depression worldwide.
6 of us and 1 baby sat down in Metro, natural light flooding in from the huge windows as we caught up. Vibes were UP. The older I get, the more I see my peers having fractured family dynamics, so I’m beyond grateful to have such a great relationship with my Mom, Dad, brother, and sister in law. A true blessing.
I locked in on my lifeblood order of 2 eggs any style with chicken sausage ($21). The thing about me is I just love ordering a breakfast I could easily make at home. Idk why, but a simple breakfast feeds my soul. Brings me back to homeostasis.
I must note that $21 for this plate is STEEP, but the portion size was huge which was nice. The food was also phenomenal, but $21 for a basic breakfast still just doesn't sit right.
We had a blast in here catching up, discussing hopes, dreams, aspirations, love, and how expensive a simple breakfast meal has become.
IG @jnov_
Tiktok @jnov__
Food wasn't what we expected especially for price. The ingredients seem fresh but the way it was cooked that didn't impress us as the pancakes were not fluffy as well as the omelets.
Everything on the menu was fantastic. We all ordered different dishes and tried each others plate. DELICIOUS. The waiters were friendly and very knowledgeable. They made superb suggestions. Will definitely be back.
Fair food and service. Pleasant atmosphere. Dinner for two was $85.
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