You will love this place, especially when you need a break from your office. They don't mind if you take your laptop in and work while you eat. I don't do that, but I see a lot of people doing it at Doubting Thomas.They are only open for breakfast and lunch and their menu is geared toward that.This is woman owned -breakfast, brunch, lunch hideout. The staff is wonderful and seem to enjoy working there. They are very friendly and they are fast. You order from a counter and they will being you the most delicious meals. You will love it.You can sit in the dining room that has floor to ceiling windows or outside on Temple Street. It can get busy with lots of people eating and on their computers. There are plug ins everywhere. We are always inside so I don't know if the outdoor seating has plug ins.The menu has something for everyone. A vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or someone like me, a meat lover can and will find something they love.All of their food is fresh and locally sourced. They have the best eggs with the most yummy orange yokes. Just the best. The Thomas breakfast is great with wonderful bacon, eggs and a biscuit. Their avocado toast is amazing with smashed avocado, shallots, chive oil, lemon, radish all on sprouted rye. Amazing.For lunch try the pork belly rice bowl filled with pork, fresh from the market greens, champagne mustard, yummy house pickles, one sunny side up egg, and cilantro. It is magical.The coffee is perfect and never old tasting. It is just great.Their pastries are all out for display in a pastry case. They are all great. They also have fresh pies and cakes and that changes, but all are good. I would order a cake from them (you can on their website) but they are a tad pricey for my budget.The area is always clean and everyone is nice. Have fun.
Miss the good ole days when the line wasn't long, down the sidewalk. Knew it was coming though because DT is fantastic. Awesome breakfast burrito and really good coffee!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thomas Breakfast Burrito, Thomas Breakfast, Banana Bread
Annie Adjchavanich
With all of the food choices, we have in Los Angeles, hands-down, Doubting Thomas is in a league of its own. This independent, woman owned -breakfast, brunch, lunch oasis has the best of all worlds; delicious food, friendly and warm staff and esthetically beautiful surroundings. You can either sit in the dining room that has floor to ceiling windows or outside on Temple under a covered patio. I'll probably post a lot of photos of the food I've eaten over the years! The menu has something for everyone whether it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or for pork belly or beef lovers. And the daily handmade desserts are not only mouthwateringly delicious for your stomach, but a feast for the eyes!The doubtless breakfast burrito you can order anytime, I especially like it and order it with a runny egg. It's made some of LA's best burritos list. If you want a vegetarian version there is one available. The tomatillo sauce along with the fermented veggies that come on the side are unforgettable. Simple salad is not simple at all, it is absolutely delicious and really an entire meal in itself. Kale salad has become a favorite of my out-of-town friends because it is so fresh and towering. The chef shops at the santa monica farmers market weekly and the care that she puts into choosing the produce is really apparent. Eggs always have the brightest orange yolks. I could go on and on about the food, but you can read about other choices and the other reviews!I love the fresh made berry iced teas and lemonades and often ask for an Arnold Palmer. Especially if I'm not too too late and they haven't run out of tea or lemonade! The fig leaf cold brew is also a favorite and everyone swears by the coffee.I'm always amazed that the seating is always self regulating. Well, there may be a short line in front of the cash register. You can always seem to find a seat either at the bar facing Temple St, the communal table or the tables for two inside or out.As soon as you walk in, you are faced with 2 yards of pastries in a pastry case. ALWAYS ORDER A PASTRY, even if it's to go! Passionfruit pie, banana, bread, banoffee pie, the cookies, the gorgeous cake for those who want something not too sweet.There is no table service though it's always nice to be greeted by a friendly staff person who will take your order. You'll get a number to take to your table and a member of the staff will bring you your meal. Please TIP GENEROUSLY!Vegetarian options: All of the salads are vegetarian. The veggie burrito and veggie quesadilla as well as the mushroom rice bowl.Dietary restrictions: Doubting Thomas offers some for every one. If your gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian, there are lots of options and they can always leave some out if you ask. The chefs are very accommodating, and the staff is very knowledgeable on the ingredients in every offering.Parking: On Mondays and Tuesdays. It’s a little harder to park on the street due to street cleaning but go afternoon the rest of the week including weekends. It’s easy to park!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thomas Breakfast Burrito, Smashed Potato and Avocado Toast, Pork Belly Rice Bowl, Pastries, Cookies, Croissant Sandwich, Kale Salad, Doubtless Breakfast Burrito, Passion Fruit Pie, Thomas Breakfast, Banoffee Pie Slice, Croissandwich, Doubtless Quesadilla, Rob's Lunch Pork Belly Burrito, Veggie Burrito, Biscuits and Gravy, Sage Sausage Breakfast Sandy, Doubtless Burrito, Banana Bread
Luiz Felipe Mendes
The cookies were particularly good ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries, Cookies
Kassymkhan Omarkhan
I just don’t understand why in the restaurant with hundreds of customers you have only guys on the counter. Too long
Service: 1
Omari King
*After my terrible experience I’m seriously Doubting Thomas*Man I wanted to give them one star but the burritos were really good.I found this place in my list of best breakfast burritos, I can see why the burritos are great.The customer service was terrible. I have honestly never encountered such bad customer service.When I ordered I ordered two burritos and two coffees. I received on burrito and both my coffees. I wait for 15min thinking my other burrito would come out. Staff were very attentive to all the other customers but not me.Finally I ask about my second burrito, I was told I only ordered one even though my total can up to $45 I wasn’t given a receipt so no proof on my end. I pay for the second burrito and wait another 15min.The lady who I am guessing was the manager walks past me several times never asking me what’s going on. Although she ask many other people. She even allowed a customer to go behind the counter and take a pic with the coffee machine.I was also no offered cup holders or a carry out bag they basically handed me my stuff and were like leave.As you can see in the picture they never took my order card, so naturally I assumed my other burrito was coming. I was forced to pay for three burritos and only got two.I don’t play the race card, but for some reason I feel like my race might have been the issue here.The burritos are great but I doubt I’ll ever be back. I don’t like to give my money to people who don’t want it.Parking: Parking is street parking but it’s kind of crowded.Wheelchair accessibility: Very wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Thomas Breakfast Burrito, Doubtless Breakfast Burrito
David Solomon
Dry scone but nice place for a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Marianne Karaan
I don’t understand all the good reviews that this place gets. We went there a few months ago and it was a horrible experience. We ordered a variety of things - our bill came to $45 - and nothing we had was good. Even the latte that I ordered with oat milk was made with regular milk. I saw it but I didn’t have the energy to argue with the hipster vibes going on there.. and the guy wasn’t even purging the steam wand after each use.Parking is also horrible. So no I don’t recommend the place and we will not go there again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Isabel Martinez
September of last year, I bought a matcha oat latte here, and the girl gave me straight milk. There wasn't enough matcha and I was very disappointed. I'm sure the food is good but I had a busy day and I paid $6 for milk?
Ramisi Curran
Doubting Thomas never misses. I was so disappointed this time because I came late and they were out of the passion fruit pie, which I am passionate about! We love the house breakfast burrito, one of the best in LA, and tried the pastrami version which was incredible, though I prefer their house version. I tried the mushroom rice bowl and I think this might be my new favorite dish! The fermented hot sauce on the side was so flavorful and delicious and the oyster mushrooms were perfect. 10/10 will be back again and again.
Recommended dishes: Croissant Sandwich, Passion Fruit Pie
Sabrina Cohensedgh
One of the best brunch spots in LA. Matcha is ceremonial grade & amazing. Food is incredible. I got the mushroom bowl and it was incredible. Everyone recommends the pastries which looked great & this is one of my new favorite spots in LA.Vegetarian options: Great for vegetariansParking: Wasn’t an issueKid-friendliness: Great for kidsWheelchair accessibility: Accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thomas Breakfast Burrito, Smashed Potato and Avocado Toast, Seven-Grain Pancakes, Doubtless Breakfast Burrito, Passion Fruit Pie, Doubtless Burrito
Antonia Donato
It was pretty good. Extremely overpriced when you consider the tiny portion size. The coffee was amazing though- I’ll come back for that but not the food. Service was extremely friendly so that was nice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Aaron Kang
If you’re having doubts about this restaurant, try it yourself personally because everything is good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
hamburgdp
Delicious brunch options, both on the savory and the sweet side. Their baked goods are phenomenal as well. Slightly odd location / feels a bit out of place, but it seems to attract lots of people from far and wide.
You will love this place, especially when you need a break from your office. They don't mind if you take your laptop in and work while you eat. I don't do that, but I see a lot of people doing it at Doubting Thomas.They are only open for breakfast and lunch and their menu is geared toward that.This is woman owned -breakfast, brunch, lunch hideout. The staff is wonderful and seem to enjoy working there. They are very friendly and they are fast. You order from a counter and they will being you the most delicious meals. You will love it.You can sit in the dining room that has floor to ceiling windows or outside on Temple Street. It can get busy with lots of people eating and on their computers. There are plug ins everywhere. We are always inside so I don't know if the outdoor seating has plug ins.The menu has something for everyone. A vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or someone like me, a meat lover can and will find something they love.All of their food is fresh and locally sourced. They have the best eggs with the most yummy orange yokes. Just the best. The Thomas breakfast is great with wonderful bacon, eggs and a biscuit. Their avocado toast is amazing with smashed avocado, shallots, chive oil, lemon, radish all on sprouted rye. Amazing.For lunch try the pork belly rice bowl filled with pork, fresh from the market greens, champagne mustard, yummy house pickles, one sunny side up egg, and cilantro. It is magical.The coffee is perfect and never old tasting. It is just great.Their pastries are all out for display in a pastry case. They are all great. They also have fresh pies and cakes and that changes, but all are good. I would order a cake from them (you can on their website) but they are a tad pricey for my budget.The area is always clean and everyone is nice. Have fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries, Croissant Sandwich, Doubtless Breakfast Burrito, Doubtless Burrito, Banana Bread
Miss the good ole days when the line wasn't long, down the sidewalk. Knew it was coming though because DT is fantastic. Awesome breakfast burrito and really good coffee!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thomas Breakfast Burrito, Thomas Breakfast, Banana Bread
With all of the food choices, we have in Los Angeles, hands-down, Doubting Thomas is in a league of its own. This independent, woman owned -breakfast, brunch, lunch oasis has the best of all worlds; delicious food, friendly and warm staff and esthetically beautiful surroundings. You can either sit in the dining room that has floor to ceiling windows or outside on Temple under a covered patio. I'll probably post a lot of photos of the food I've eaten over the years! The menu has something for everyone whether it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or for pork belly or beef lovers. And the daily handmade desserts are not only mouthwateringly delicious for your stomach, but a feast for the eyes!The doubtless breakfast burrito you can order anytime, I especially like it and order it with a runny egg. It's made some of LA's best burritos list. If you want a vegetarian version there is one available. The tomatillo sauce along with the fermented veggies that come on the side are unforgettable. Simple salad is not simple at all, it is absolutely delicious and really an entire meal in itself. Kale salad has become a favorite of my out-of-town friends because it is so fresh and towering. The chef shops at the santa monica farmers market weekly and the care that she puts into choosing the produce is really apparent. Eggs always have the brightest orange yolks. I could go on and on about the food, but you can read about other choices and the other reviews!I love the fresh made berry iced teas and lemonades and often ask for an Arnold Palmer. Especially if I'm not too too late and they haven't run out of tea or lemonade! The fig leaf cold brew is also a favorite and everyone swears by the coffee.I'm always amazed that the seating is always self regulating. Well, there may be a short line in front of the cash register. You can always seem to find a seat either at the bar facing Temple St, the communal table or the tables for two inside or out.As soon as you walk in, you are faced with 2 yards of pastries in a pastry case. ALWAYS ORDER A PASTRY, even if it's to go! Passionfruit pie, banana, bread, banoffee pie, the cookies, the gorgeous cake for those who want something not too sweet.There is no table service though it's always nice to be greeted by a friendly staff person who will take your order. You'll get a number to take to your table and a member of the staff will bring you your meal. Please TIP GENEROUSLY!Vegetarian options: All of the salads are vegetarian. The veggie burrito and veggie quesadilla as well as the mushroom rice bowl.Dietary restrictions: Doubting Thomas offers some for every one. If your gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian, there are lots of options and they can always leave some out if you ask. The chefs are very accommodating, and the staff is very knowledgeable on the ingredients in every offering.Parking: On Mondays and Tuesdays. It’s a little harder to park on the street due to street cleaning but go afternoon the rest of the week including weekends. It’s easy to park!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thomas Breakfast Burrito, Smashed Potato and Avocado Toast, Pork Belly Rice Bowl, Pastries, Cookies, Croissant Sandwich, Kale Salad, Doubtless Breakfast Burrito, Passion Fruit Pie, Thomas Breakfast, Banoffee Pie Slice, Croissandwich, Doubtless Quesadilla, Rob's Lunch Pork Belly Burrito, Veggie Burrito, Biscuits and Gravy, Sage Sausage Breakfast Sandy, Doubtless Burrito, Banana Bread
The cookies were particularly good ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries, Cookies
I just don’t understand why in the restaurant with hundreds of customers you have only guys on the counter. Too long
Service: 1
*After my terrible experience I’m seriously Doubting Thomas*Man I wanted to give them one star but the burritos were really good.I found this place in my list of best breakfast burritos, I can see why the burritos are great.The customer service was terrible. I have honestly never encountered such bad customer service.When I ordered I ordered two burritos and two coffees. I received on burrito and both my coffees. I wait for 15min thinking my other burrito would come out. Staff were very attentive to all the other customers but not me.Finally I ask about my second burrito, I was told I only ordered one even though my total can up to $45 I wasn’t given a receipt so no proof on my end. I pay for the second burrito and wait another 15min.The lady who I am guessing was the manager walks past me several times never asking me what’s going on. Although she ask many other people. She even allowed a customer to go behind the counter and take a pic with the coffee machine.I was also no offered cup holders or a carry out bag they basically handed me my stuff and were like leave.As you can see in the picture they never took my order card, so naturally I assumed my other burrito was coming. I was forced to pay for three burritos and only got two.I don’t play the race card, but for some reason I feel like my race might have been the issue here.The burritos are great but I doubt I’ll ever be back. I don’t like to give my money to people who don’t want it.Parking: Parking is street parking but it’s kind of crowded.Wheelchair accessibility: Very wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Thomas Breakfast Burrito, Doubtless Breakfast Burrito
Dry scone but nice place for a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I don’t understand all the good reviews that this place gets. We went there a few months ago and it was a horrible experience. We ordered a variety of things - our bill came to $45 - and nothing we had was good. Even the latte that I ordered with oat milk was made with regular milk. I saw it but I didn’t have the energy to argue with the hipster vibes going on there.. and the guy wasn’t even purging the steam wand after each use.Parking is also horrible. So no I don’t recommend the place and we will not go there again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
September of last year, I bought a matcha oat latte here, and the girl gave me straight milk. There wasn't enough matcha and I was very disappointed. I'm sure the food is good but I had a busy day and I paid $6 for milk?
Doubting Thomas never misses. I was so disappointed this time because I came late and they were out of the passion fruit pie, which I am passionate about! We love the house breakfast burrito, one of the best in LA, and tried the pastrami version which was incredible, though I prefer their house version. I tried the mushroom rice bowl and I think this might be my new favorite dish! The fermented hot sauce on the side was so flavorful and delicious and the oyster mushrooms were perfect. 10/10 will be back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thomas Breakfast Burrito
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Amazing desserts , best carrot cake in my
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant Sandwich, Passion Fruit Pie
One of the best brunch spots in LA. Matcha is ceremonial grade & amazing. Food is incredible. I got the mushroom bowl and it was incredible. Everyone recommends the pastries which looked great & this is one of my new favorite spots in LA.Vegetarian options: Great for vegetariansParking: Wasn’t an issueKid-friendliness: Great for kidsWheelchair accessibility: Accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thomas Breakfast Burrito, Smashed Potato and Avocado Toast, Seven-Grain Pancakes, Doubtless Breakfast Burrito, Passion Fruit Pie, Doubtless Burrito
It was pretty good. Extremely overpriced when you consider the tiny portion size. The coffee was amazing though- I’ll come back for that but not the food. Service was extremely friendly so that was nice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
If you’re having doubts about this restaurant, try it yourself personally because everything is good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious brunch options, both on the savory and the sweet side. Their baked goods are phenomenal as well. Slightly odd location / feels a bit out of place, but it seems to attract lots of people from far and wide.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant Sandwich