Cute spot. There’s no substitutions on their menu. The hand pie was good, the pastry was super flaky. We also got a veggie burrito with bacon and it was strangely like half avocado? I swear there was like a whole avocado maybe two in there and not much else. It was good but for $20 not sure if it’s worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Louis
Uh…THOMAS!! I have NO doubts! 😂 I got the burrito with the skirt steak and my food was so beautiful and tasty. Worth every penny. I can't stop talking about it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
r3x
Stopped by Doubting Thomas for brunch and ended up really liking the place. It has that relaxed neighborhood vibe, and it’s super close to Dollar Hits (Filipinos know that spot!), so it’s easy to swing by before or after.
We ordered the Chai ( Muddy? Dirty? forgot) and the Seasonal Cream Top Cold Brew. Both were decent—not amazing, but not bad either. The cold brew cream top was the better one of the two.
The desserts were the real highlight. The Passion Fruit Pie was bright, creamy, and had that tart kick that makes passion fruit so good. The graham + macadamia crust was buttery and crunchy without getting soggy, which is rare. The heirloom apple, blackberry & vanilla custard hand pie tasted like a warm, cozy fall dessert. Crispy outside, soft and fruity inside, and not overly sweet. You can tell they really care about their pastries.
For food, we tried the Veggie Breakfast Burrito, and honestly it tasted like something you’d get at most breakfast spots..sorry to say..nothing special, but very fresh. The Thomas Burger was the stronger pick. Juicy patty, melty cheese, a soft sesame bun, and the thick-cut fries were super crisp without being greasy.
Service was quick, and the cashier had a cheerful, friendly vibe, which always helps start things off right.
Overall, solid brunch spot. The pastries are the real reason to come...the passion fruit pie with the graham macadamia crust is absolutely worth stopping for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lowe Quay Shush
Very expensive- the quality is acceptable but it's not worth the 3 issues I had: 1) Trendy 'no cash' policy. If you try and pay with cash it's unacceptable. 2) AFTER you order be sure you've ordered everything you want- it's extensive: food, drinks and baked goods. Want to add ANYTHING after you've paid? Sorry- Get back in the line again policy- The same way you'd initially placed your order. 3) After paying over $45.00 for one person for breakfast I realized I left half my burrito in a to go carton back there. I called up to make sure they had it/did not throw it away before attempting to drive back there. Again, another trendy way of operating a buisness: They don't want to bother talking to customers over the phone. You call their phone # and you receive a voice message relaying info of how to order baked goods. After this message, phone hangs up. There is no option to speak to anyone. If you loose or leave anything there your out of luck. Do not think you'll speak with a real person over the phone to help you. 1/2 a good breakfa$t burrito wasted and gone to landfill. (Most places automatically toss what's left behind in Los Angeles resturants.) No way to know if it was still there. Parking is a nightmare. Was NOT going to find parking AGAIN to just be disappointed about a costly tossed away 1/2 uneaten burrito. (Make sure you take all personal items before you leave: book, phone, wallet). It was fine, but it's not the only place town to make you feel personally ignored by staff at all cost- if that's your fetish.
River Dream
Best breakfast burrito I've ever had by far. (I've had a lot of breakfast burritos)
This is the 3rd time I've had the doubtles breakfast burrito. You can tell they put a lot of love into their craft. Pork shoulder perfectly cooked with smoky notes and good spice blend, Crispy potatoes, local farm fresh eggs also perfectly cooked, freshness coming from Orange zest and cilantro, pickled hobenyero+onions on the side with a dusting of Oregano 🤌🤌🤌
Staff looks like they enjoy what they do which makes a really nice environment. Bailey is running the shop well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L A S U
Super yummy!
Food: 5
Cally Opall
The cashier recommended the $17 breakfast burrito and it tasted bad and made me angry. It had raw onions when it said grilled, the meat was tough, and it overall tasted bad. The pain au chocolat was flaky on top but dense and doughey inside. Never coming back.
Atmosphere: 3
Dave Liao
Lovely cafe in Historic Filipinotown.
Light seating indoors and out. That said, I wouldn't work from here for more than an hour or two. Don't be that person who sits there for more. :p
Got their batch brew and was pleasantly delighted. Doubting Thomas also roasts their own product right in Los Angeles. A plus.
The kitchen is an *operation*: multiple folks baking, prepping, plating. Between the line of customers waiting for coffee and staff delivering orders and bussing, there is a happy whirlwind of activity. Love the vibe.
Besides coffee, they have sweet and savory items. (I'll be back for the latter.)
One of the best breakfast burritos I’ve ever had! Absolutely loved the vibe of this place. Plenty of outdoor seating, so bring Fido. Enjoyed their cold brew coffee, and looking forward to trying their other non-coffee items. Pastries were divine. We ordered the Pear Caramel and Strawberry Danishes. Flaky, and delicious. But man oh man… that burrito. I’m going to be thinking about it for a while!! Friendly staff, clean place… really enjoyed my experience at Doubting Thomas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
aris ramiscal
One of my favorite restaurants in LA , amazing food , great atmosphere and service. Food here is at top quality.
The Doubtful Breakfast Burrito is the greatest burrito I've had in my life. Damn.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Francisco
Doubting Thomas was my go-to restaurant back when I lived in Filipinotown - I absolutely loved trying all of the unique menu offerings they had and the coffee was always great as well. The eggs they use are really high quality, yolks are like orange. Their breakfast burrito is probably the highlight, one of the most unique and best I've had in Los Angeles.
The only thing that's tough is seating, I always struggled to find a table since it's a pretty small area. Would love to see them expand the outdoor dining area if it's possible :)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Hallie M
Love the cafe and the food is good, but the catering side is a little frustrating - God help you if you need to get in touch with someone to ask a question or change something, even days in advance. I called and left a message two days before picking up my cake to see if it might be possible to pick it up an hour earlier than originally planned and never heard back, which was really frustrating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Carlo N.
Today’s goals, drink iced coffee and be merry. Because it’s bloody 85 degree in LA. Without further ado let’s tango. :D lol
Doubting Thomas is a nice local coffee shop nestled below an apartment building in the Historic Filipinotown. They serve handcrafted pastries, pour over specialty coffee, tea, fresh squeezed drinks and breakfast/brunch food.
Its contemporary architectural design in a spacious layout was well conceived: interior has abundant of natural light thanks to their large front glass windows. Furthermore, their mix ‘n match seats and tables were robustly comfortable.
I arrived today to grab lunch and coffee. I was warmly greeted by a young male staff. I adroitly grabbed their quaint menu and ordered an Iced Coffee and Chicken Katsu bowl. The cold drink was smooth and refreshing; food was bloody amazing. It’s very flavorful, crisp and delightful. I dig the rice & dipping sauce that came with it. By far it’s the BEST chicken katsu I have ever tasted.
I had a Butter Croissant to go. It was good especially when warmed up; it’s flaky on top and soft on the inside. From the moment I stepped inside, I sensed a good vibe as well as the service staff. Service was spot. Prices were competitive. Tax well it’s LA (9.75%) lol. Free street parking is available as well as wifi. Collectively, it’s a good coffee shop with amazing products and service. And on top of it I had a missed connection with a cute woman in red tank top x jeans shorts with a bunch of books.
Overall, I had a joyful dine-in experience and loved the food/coffee drink. At the end, I have no doubt Doubting Thomas. I profoundly recommend you visit.
Cute spot. There’s no substitutions on their menu. The hand pie was good, the pastry was super flaky. We also got a veggie burrito with bacon and it was strangely like half avocado? I swear there was like a whole avocado maybe two in there and not much else. It was good but for $20 not sure if it’s worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Uh…THOMAS!! I have NO doubts! 😂 I got the burrito with the skirt steak and my food was so beautiful and tasty. Worth every penny. I can't stop talking about it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by Doubting Thomas for brunch and ended up really liking the place. It has that relaxed neighborhood vibe, and it’s super close to Dollar Hits (Filipinos know that spot!), so it’s easy to swing by before or after.
We ordered the Chai ( Muddy? Dirty? forgot) and the Seasonal Cream Top Cold Brew. Both were decent—not amazing, but not bad either. The cold brew cream top was the better one of the two.
The desserts were the real highlight. The Passion Fruit Pie was bright, creamy, and had that tart kick that makes passion fruit so good. The graham + macadamia crust was buttery and crunchy without getting soggy, which is rare. The heirloom apple, blackberry & vanilla custard hand pie tasted like a warm, cozy fall dessert. Crispy outside, soft and fruity inside, and not overly sweet. You can tell they really care about their pastries.
For food, we tried the Veggie Breakfast Burrito, and honestly it tasted like something you’d get at most breakfast spots..sorry to say..nothing special, but very fresh. The Thomas Burger was the stronger pick. Juicy patty, melty cheese, a soft sesame bun, and the thick-cut fries were super crisp without being greasy.
Service was quick, and the cashier had a cheerful, friendly vibe, which always helps start things off right.
Overall, solid brunch spot. The pastries are the real reason to come...the passion fruit pie with the graham macadamia crust is absolutely worth stopping for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very expensive- the quality is acceptable but it's not worth the 3 issues I had: 1) Trendy 'no cash' policy. If you try and pay with cash it's unacceptable. 2) AFTER you order be sure you've ordered everything you want- it's extensive: food, drinks and baked goods. Want to add ANYTHING after you've paid? Sorry- Get back in the line again policy- The same way you'd initially placed your order. 3) After paying over $45.00 for one person for breakfast I realized I left half my burrito in a to go carton back there. I called up to make sure they had it/did not throw it away before attempting to drive back there. Again, another trendy way of operating a buisness: They don't want to bother talking to customers over the phone. You call their phone # and you receive a voice message relaying info of how to order baked goods. After this message, phone hangs up. There is no option to speak to anyone. If you loose or leave anything there your out of luck. Do not think you'll speak with a real person over the phone to help you. 1/2 a good breakfa$t burrito wasted and gone to landfill. (Most places automatically toss what's left behind in Los Angeles resturants.) No way to know if it was still there. Parking is a nightmare. Was NOT going to find parking AGAIN to just be disappointed about a costly tossed away 1/2 uneaten burrito. (Make sure you take all personal items before you leave: book, phone, wallet). It was fine, but it's not the only place town to make you feel personally ignored by staff at all cost- if that's your fetish.
Best breakfast burrito I've ever had by far. (I've had a lot of breakfast burritos)
This is the 3rd time I've had the doubtles breakfast burrito. You can tell they put a lot of love into their craft. Pork shoulder perfectly cooked with smoky notes and good spice blend, Crispy potatoes, local farm fresh eggs also perfectly cooked, freshness coming from Orange zest and cilantro, pickled hobenyero+onions on the side with a dusting of Oregano 🤌🤌🤌
Staff looks like they enjoy what they do which makes a really nice environment. Bailey is running the shop well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super yummy!
Food: 5
The cashier recommended the $17 breakfast burrito and it tasted bad and made me angry. It had raw onions when it said grilled, the meat was tough, and it overall tasted bad. The pain au chocolat was flaky on top but dense and doughey inside. Never coming back.
Atmosphere: 3
Lovely cafe in Historic Filipinotown.
Light seating indoors and out. That said, I wouldn't work from here for more than an hour or two. Don't be that person who sits there for more. :p
Got their batch brew and was pleasantly delighted. Doubting Thomas also roasts their own product right in Los Angeles. A plus.
The kitchen is an *operation*: multiple folks baking, prepping, plating. Between the line of customers waiting for coffee and staff delivering orders and bussing, there is a happy whirlwind of activity. Love the vibe.
Besides coffee, they have sweet and savory items. (I'll be back for the latter.)
Credit accepted. Bathroom available. Friendly service!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
One of the best breakfast burritos I’ve ever had! Absolutely loved the vibe of this place. Plenty of outdoor seating, so bring Fido. Enjoyed their cold brew coffee, and looking forward to trying their other non-coffee items. Pastries were divine. We ordered the Pear Caramel and Strawberry Danishes. Flaky, and delicious. But man oh man… that burrito. I’m going to be thinking about it for a while!! Friendly staff, clean place… really enjoyed my experience at Doubting Thomas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite restaurants in LA , amazing food , great atmosphere and service. Food here is at top quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
no doubts detected
The Doubtful Breakfast Burrito is the greatest burrito I've had in my life. Damn.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doubting Thomas was my go-to restaurant back when I lived in Filipinotown - I absolutely loved trying all of the unique menu offerings they had and the coffee was always great as well. The eggs they use are really high quality, yolks are like orange. Their breakfast burrito is probably the highlight, one of the most unique and best I've had in Los Angeles.
The only thing that's tough is seating, I always struggled to find a table since it's a pretty small area. Would love to see them expand the outdoor dining area if it's possible :)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Love the cafe and the food is good, but the catering side is a little frustrating - God help you if you need to get in touch with someone to ask a question or change something, even days in advance. I called and left a message two days before picking up my cake to see if it might be possible to pick it up an hour earlier than originally planned and never heard back, which was really frustrating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Today’s goals, drink iced coffee and be merry. Because it’s bloody 85 degree in LA. Without further ado let’s tango. :D lol
Doubting Thomas is a nice local coffee shop nestled below an apartment building in the Historic Filipinotown. They serve handcrafted pastries, pour over specialty coffee, tea, fresh squeezed drinks and breakfast/brunch food.
Its contemporary architectural design in a spacious layout was well conceived: interior has abundant of natural light thanks to their large front glass windows. Furthermore, their mix ‘n match seats and tables were robustly comfortable.
I arrived today to grab lunch and coffee. I was warmly greeted by a young male staff. I adroitly grabbed their quaint menu and ordered an Iced Coffee and Chicken Katsu bowl. The cold drink was smooth and refreshing; food was bloody amazing. It’s very flavorful, crisp and delightful. I dig the rice & dipping sauce that came with it. By far it’s the BEST chicken katsu I have ever tasted.
I had a Butter Croissant to go. It was good especially when warmed up; it’s flaky on top and soft on the inside. From the moment I stepped inside, I sensed a good vibe as well as the service staff. Service was spot. Prices were competitive. Tax well it’s LA (9.75%) lol. Free street parking is available as well as wifi. Collectively, it’s a good coffee shop with amazing products and service. And on top of it I had a missed connection with a cute woman in red tank top x jeans shorts with a bunch of books.
Overall, I had a joyful dine-in experience and loved the food/coffee drink. At the end, I have no doubt Doubting Thomas.
I profoundly recommend you visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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