Basil & Cheese Cafe

757 Main St, Los Angeles
(213) 278-0800

Recent Reviews

Arshdeep Mann

The breakfast burrito here is

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cindy Reyes

Highly recommend the chorizo breakfast burrito. It’s packed with delicious ingredients - fluffy egg and cheese, crispy and airy tater tots, and flavorful chorizo. It’s a bit heavy but definitely worth trying.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jen DePice

Yum. This was a great breakfast find. It reminded me of Flour and Tate in Boston. The food was delicious and the chai tea was the best. Definitely go there if you are in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Valerii Artemenko

Not bad, good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Coach TLC

Short commentaryOverall a good stop for breakfast.More complete commentaryThe food was excellent. I get a little pissed off when I can’t find salt and pepper or my own sweeteners to cater to my food the way I like. Reminders of that ignorance factor perpetuated in Starbucks post Covid Like there is value and not touching your own sweeteners That said the people were very polite clean kind. Just a little bit too much of that present generation separation of people from people that keeps showing up in these more modern venues. I’m also intrigued by places that push the tipping on you with their computer tablet process in places where you’re not really getting traditional tipping service. I believe my criticism is more of the company and its decisions in design than any of the people or food quality matters.Like I said, in the beginning - a pretty good stop for breakfast.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

flawless beauty

Came in at 2:45 and couldnt order. Cashier stated kitchen had just closed yet the closing time is 4:30

Service: 1

Rich Lewis

I hope the owner reads this. There is entirely too much captcha to place an online order. One needs to do captcha to start an order, then get a code to your cell, then captcha again after you pay.Please make it stop.Coffee and food are great. I think the machaca burrito crushes anything wake and late makes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Jovie Grewal

I got a cafe Napoli and it was superb. The guy working the counter named Jose had a warmth about him and offers good customer service. Also, the playlist this morning was really vibey.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwiches

Jayson Blair

Absolutely delicious. Order the breakfast burrito with the shredded beef and you will not be disappointed!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Soy Kim

The staff here is incredibly friendly.The ingredients are high quality and fresh. The combination of ingredients is carefully created and tastes amazing!I can't compare it to any other sandwich spot because it doesn't compare.I love these sandwiches so much! I look forward to visiting Basil & Cheese Cafe again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwiches

Joel Lara

Our Dirty Chai Tea Latte with Oat milk was delicious, very creamy and flavorful. The Lavender Oat milk Matcha Latte was great too not too sweet and just the right amount of lavender flavor very smooth too. We also did breakfast and it was great I recommend trying the burritos and almond croissant ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado, Burrito

Bertrand Nocella

Excellent coffee and succulent food. Their breakfast sandwiches and toasts are generous, flavourful and healthy! I highly recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado, Swiss Ham & Egg Croissant Sandwich

Eriko M.

3.5 stars. Got the provolone spinach mushroom omelet and my friend got the Korean beef bowl. I also asked for a side of burrata for my omelet. Everything was a-ok. The burrata wasn't very creamy. The omelet was a little overdone. The Korean beef had a nice flavor but meat was tough.

R K.

I happened to be in DTLA this afternoon and stopped by this place for a coffee and a little snack with no expectation since this was my first visit and guess what!, it was a pleasant surprise! The Chorizo Burrito, Honey Vanilla Latte, and Kouign-Amann Cake that I tried was absolutely exceeded my expectations. On my way out, I took Machaca Burrito and Avocado toast for my daughters and they all loved the food. This place has a good vibe, cool music, and very professional and kind staff, highly recommended and must visit when you are in DTLA.

Lisaura Herrera

Recently tried Basil and Cheese in downtown LA and the food was incredibly fresh and tasty, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the cozy atmosphere made it the perfect spot for brunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado, Avocado Toast

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