ETC Gourmet Kitchen

3600 Ocean View Blvd, Glendale
(818) 249-3587

Recent Reviews

Norie V.

I went to the place thinking to pick up some pastries on Sun 4:45pm. Yelp said it was open, but it was dark, chairs were put completely upside down on the tables, closed. Yet the sign on the window said, "Open". It will be nice if the hours get corrected better. I would like to update my review when I can actually go and experience everything they offer.

Christina Xolf

I came here for breakfast on a weekday and it's one of my favorite spots now. They have great outdoor seating that's super cute. I ordered the breakfast croissant with egg, bacon, lettuce and tomato and it was pretty good. I also ordered the yogurt and granola bowl which was very fresh but I wish they'd put a more watery Greek yogurt than the one they used that seemed to thick and and a little too sour for my liking. The service was good and prices are great as well.

Isobel L.

Fiasco defined: a complete disaster. Example: today's visit to Etc. All I really wanted was a cup of coffee and a quick lunch. I thought an hour and a half would be plenty of time before my next engagement. I was told to have a seat and the waiter would be there soon. Fifteen minutes later, the one server in the place takes my order, which included coffee. Thirty minutes later, no coffee. No sign of the waiter. No lunch. I get out of my seat, find the waiter and let him know I have to be somewhere soon. He asks me if I want my order to go? I should have said no but I was starving and didn't have time to go elsewhere. Sure! Fifteen minutes later, still no order. I find the waiter again, he tells me the cook is working on my order as I speak, brings me my coffee, and tosses me a chocolate chip cookie by way of apology. Finally, I am out of there with a mediocre veggie bowl and just okay coffee. To be fair, my server was the only one working the entire floor. And he was running around like a chicken with his head cut off. Management, get your act together! PS Would have been one star but for the cookie.

Alan

Good lunch place. Pleasant wait staff working as fast as he can, but could have used some help to keep tables cleaner.

Cheryl L.

I love this place! Ordered some small sandwiches for a party. So delicious! Chicken salad on puff pastry, tuna salad and white bread, vegan on multi grain, caprese on baguette, and tri tip sliders! Also, pesto pasta salad.

Travis D.

This place seems great online but are they ever open?? Two times now I've driven over during their operating hours to find the restaurant closed and dark with no apparent reason why. I'd like to try going over again to give it a shot, but maybe not worth the risk of traveling over for a locked door.

Alma M.

Glad a dear friend of mine and I found this Lil gem. The food was so fresh and delicious. Ordered the pork belly eggs Benedict. SO GOOD!!!! Also, the croissant french toast with mascarpone was yummy! So many good things on the menu. Can't wait to come back to try some of their other plates and of course some of their fresh-made pastries. Ordered their banana chocolate loaf to go and enjoyed it at home with some tea.

Gregory L.

Please change hours to closes at 4:30. So that people dont come out of their way to come here thanks.

Barkey A.

Stumbled upon this place by chance today. All of the baked goods looked delicious but I only bought a peanut butter cookie and a slice of the chocolate banana loaf. I really wish I'd loaded up with more items because I do not live nearby and both items were exceptional. Great service from the counter guy who clearly is passionate about the food there. (Who can blame him?!?!) I look forward to returning.

Jimmy O.

Food 5 - Croissant French Toast Coffee 4 - Latte Service 5 Kids friendly- Yes (Wednesday morning and not clouded) Tried croissant French toast, and Latte. Latte was smooth and may order extra shot next time. French Toast was amazing. Fresh berries, not too sweet whipped cream on buttery moist croissant with syrup on the side (this is important for me) Service is friendly and clean Kids friendly, too

Lily W.

Nice find for a morning brunch, pretty quiet on a Friday morning. We had options to sit outside or inside. Opted for inside since the tables on the balcony were literally right on the street with traffic. The inside was rather cute, smells of fragrant fresh baked bread and baked goods. We took our time to peruse the menu and enjoyed a leisurely brunch with bottomless regular brewed coffee (charged $3/each, although posted menu was $2.50 with free refills - that we asked the waitress lady, Georgia) and a plate of Eggs benedict with muffins, pork belly, country potatoes and a cup of fruits - that was plenty for two to share. For our last coffee refill request, Georgia told us she was out of fresh brewed coffee so instead she made us 2 Americanos - that we were happy to enjoy. Whilst the service was good, nothing spectacular to write home about, I did engage with Georgia who politely responded and didn't find her to be unpleasant or unwelcoming as some other reviewers mentioned. Maybe she's not the sunny & bubbly type of personality but it was fine to us. That's all for now. We'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu, and maybe cave in for some buttery scone next time - that we got a sample of and tasted sinfully pure butter decadence.

Rebecca D.

Stopped in here for a quick bite and got a slice of spinach and mushroom quiche to eat in. The server warmed it up and probably not in a microwave because it took a few minutes. Nice portion, quality food served on a china plate with real silverware. Complimentary mint and fruit infused water hit the spot. Only 1 thing I didn't like - only drink prices were posted and so $7.72 incl tax for a piece of quiche was a bit of a surprise. Someone else had a salad that looked great.

Pepper Kemtes

The food is always very good. The service can be a little slow because they're making everything fresh, but worth the wait for the quality you get. Love the breakfast toast. I swap out the pork belly to get sausage instead, but beautiful little heirloom tomatoes, avocado, arugula, and a couple fried eggs on top. I'll get a side of hollandaise, so it's like a cross between avocado toast and eggs benny. So stinking good. Even the side potatoes aren't just an afterthought, but a delicious explosion of flavor. The ginger lemonade is also wonderful on a hot day, or any day for that matter!

Carolyne T.

The place is super cute and the food was not too bad but the wait staff that helped us was so unpleasant. She was so sterile and it was like she clearly did not want to be there. I get it, work sucks some days but it was our first time there and we felt so unwelcome if that makes sense. We ordered the caprese sandwich and a kale salad. We asked for berries and a side of grilled chicken for our son. We waited quite some time for our food. We had to ask for our son's berries at least since it was the quickest thing that could come out. We were brought some fruit but no berries - a heads up would have been nice since my son doesn't like cantaloupe or watermelon. The sandwich came out shortly after with tons of garlicky pesto and was delicious to say the least but only if you are a fan of garlic. I enjoyed it but it was a bit much for the hubster. It also came with a pesto pasta salad on the side. We were not informed of the side that would accompany the sandwich as this was our first time and I would have opted for something else since my sandwich already came with tons of pesto. The salad was not bad. The dressing was very tart for my taste buds but my husband enjoyed it. The chicken in both the salad and the side order were moist and delicious. The salad came with strawberries. Those berries could have been brought out with the actual berries we ordered but at least someone in our group got some berries - lol. All in all it was an okay experience. Not sure if we will return but if we do, look out for another review.

Kathleen M.

We are so fortunate to have this gem in our neighborhood. Their baked goods display is the best one in the town. We love their scones, giant homemade Oreos and their croissant and pan du chocolate. My husband and I often pop in for their brunch- eggs Benedict and ETC toast are our faves but I just stopped by for lunch and had the lobster roll. It was so delicious that I was tempted to bring another one home! The staff is friendly and attentive and they even do catering!!! A++

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