The BEST chicken noodle soup! Outside & inside dinning. It's a popular spot
Billy Pollina
Dang it. Last time I was at Joan’s it was experiencing the LA hotspot attitude virus. You know, firmly founded in a long enough history to claim “LA hot spot” or “local favorite “ but both are only true in theory. If you’re a local and have been eating there since it was one third the size it is today, you know that the quality of food has gone downhill. It was homey, like meals your favorite auntie cooked on holidays. Now it’s more Norms but with French food, maybe Normand’s. It’s not just the food though, which is alright, nothing to scream about, it’s the service. That’s where the cooler than you virus hits worst. First let’s acknowledge that poor service could always be because management is treating their employees poorly. Maybe they’re underpaid. Go there any weekend and you’ll see they’re definitely overworked. But that’s on Joan’s. When paying Craig’s prices for Normand’s food the service should come with a smile but more importantly without being rushed like they’ve all got better things to do. I have to admit that they remain busy, packed at times. And I did notice that their to-go bags come with a Disney Zootopia sticker so they must be doing something right. Or is it so rooted in lore that people keep coming back convinced it has to be good. Haven’t you heard the stories? 3rd Street changes frequently and there’s no shortage of other places to eat. Am I willing to venture into a new story, a new chef, a new LA hotspot to be? We’ll see. I’ll be sure and let you know if I find one that’s worthy of replacing Joan’s and earns any Disney stickers.
Tony Barnett
The Chinese chicken salad my girl loves and get it for her on the weekly. Sometimes I get the breakfast burrito. Not bad. Decent. Service always the same.
Reema Fahad
Deli Sandwich is so Good!! chinese chicken salad is good too , overall 10/10 😋😋
Natalia Maslova
I had a very unpleasant experience at this restaurant today. I came in, saw a sandwich on a poster that looked very appetizing, and asked about the price. The staff member replied, “I’m not sure,” and then continued with their own tasks without any attempt to help or find the information.
When I asked where I could check the price, they lazily waved their hand to the right without saying a word and kept ignoring me. No attention, no basic courtesy, no customer service at all.
The food might look good on posters, but the service was extremely disappointing.
Blanca Valdez Casting
meeting friends for lunch and coffee -This place makes me happy! All the staff are so warm, nice and helpful. The food is absolutely delicious! their breakfast and Lunch menu has so many selections and all so flavorful. Tried the Chinese chicken salad WOW!
Just stopped by after a visit two years ago. It still has a good environment with a white tone, clean, and friendly staff. The food is excellent, especially the Short Rib sandwich and the variety of salads.
Felipe Fenelon Jacob
We were in LA only five days. We had breakfast on Joan's on Third three of those five.
The sweets (oh, the chocolate special cookie...), the omelet, the hash brown... and the espresso (real coffee there!)... to die for...
Big surprise and a suggestion from ChatGPT! And, thanks Open AI, for that!
Howard London
I love a good picnic & Joan's provides more than that. The opportunity to mix & match apps, salads & mains like building with Legos makes for an exciting repast. EVERYTHING is just so well made! A bright open space that's very inviting!
Johnny Lopez
One of my favorite places in Los Angeles, and can reach 5-star ratings on a good day. The food is terrific and the overall vibe is tough to beat. However, the past year has brought a downgrade in service. Servers walk away while you’re placing an order. Checking on an order brings a generic “it should be out soon” response. Extended wait times at a register do not elicit a “be with you in a moment” courtesy check-in. There used to be either a greater investment from employees in the service, or training is less rigorous. But whatever the reason, this is a sorely missed part of the experience.
New Receipts
Love love love JOT! I have been coming here for years. The staff are always polite and efficient. Breakfasts are simple and tasty. I especially love the NY breakfast sandwich. A favorite daily special is the short rib, when they have it. And the Mac n’ cheese is heaven. The desserts are all solid.
I made a comparison recently to similar lunch spots and gourmet groceries (with hot food) nearby. IMO, Joan’s beats everyone else for quality and portion, price, etc. I saw a few negative reviews, and sure, once in while they miss something or I have to ask a second time. But that happens everywhere. I’m a loyal customer and fan.
The BEST chicken noodle soup! Outside & inside dinning. It's a popular spot
Dang it. Last time I was at Joan’s it was experiencing the LA hotspot attitude virus. You know, firmly founded in a long enough history to claim “LA hot spot” or “local favorite “ but both are only true in theory. If you’re a local and have been eating there since it was one third the size it is today, you know that the quality of food has gone downhill. It was homey, like meals your favorite auntie cooked on holidays. Now it’s more Norms but with French food, maybe Normand’s. It’s not just the food though, which is alright, nothing to scream about, it’s the service. That’s where the cooler than you virus hits worst. First let’s acknowledge that poor service could always be because management is treating their employees poorly. Maybe they’re underpaid. Go there any weekend and you’ll see they’re definitely overworked. But that’s on Joan’s. When paying Craig’s prices for Normand’s food the service should come with a smile but more importantly without being rushed like they’ve all got better things to do. I have to admit that they remain busy, packed at times. And I did notice that their to-go bags come with a Disney Zootopia sticker so they must be doing something right. Or is it so rooted in lore that people keep coming back convinced it has to be good. Haven’t you heard the stories? 3rd Street changes frequently and there’s no shortage of other places to eat. Am I willing to venture into a new story, a new chef, a new LA hotspot to be? We’ll see. I’ll be sure and let you know if I find one that’s worthy of replacing Joan’s and earns any Disney stickers.
The Chinese chicken salad my girl loves and get it for her on the weekly. Sometimes I get the breakfast burrito. Not bad. Decent. Service always the same.
Deli Sandwich is so Good!! chinese chicken salad is good too , overall 10/10 😋😋
I had a very unpleasant experience at this restaurant today. I came in, saw a sandwich on a poster that looked very appetizing, and asked about the price. The staff member replied, “I’m not sure,” and then continued with their own tasks without any attempt to help or find the information.
When I asked where I could check the price, they lazily waved their hand to the right without saying a word and kept ignoring me. No attention, no basic courtesy, no customer service at all.
The food might look good on posters, but the service was extremely disappointing.
meeting friends for lunch and coffee -This place makes me happy! All the staff are so warm, nice and helpful.
The food is absolutely delicious! their breakfast and Lunch menu has so many selections and all so flavorful.
Tried the Chinese chicken salad WOW!
The best pastries!
Love this place.
Nice friendly place
Good food
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Just stopped by after a visit two years ago. It still has a good environment with a white tone, clean, and friendly staff. The food is excellent, especially the Short Rib sandwich and the variety of salads.
We were in LA only five days. We had breakfast on Joan's on Third three of those five.
The sweets (oh, the chocolate special cookie...), the omelet, the hash brown... and the espresso (real coffee there!)... to die for...
Big surprise and a suggestion from ChatGPT! And, thanks Open AI, for that!
I love a good picnic & Joan's provides more than that. The opportunity to mix & match apps, salads & mains like building with Legos makes for an exciting repast. EVERYTHING is just so well made! A bright open space that's very inviting!
One of my favorite places in Los Angeles, and can reach 5-star ratings on a good day. The food is terrific and the overall vibe is tough to beat. However, the past year has brought a downgrade in service. Servers walk away while you’re placing an order. Checking on an order brings a generic “it should be out soon” response. Extended wait times at a register do not elicit a “be with you in a moment” courtesy check-in. There used to be either a greater investment from employees in the service, or training is less rigorous. But whatever the reason, this is a sorely missed part of the experience.
Love love love JOT! I have been coming here for years. The staff are always polite and efficient. Breakfasts are simple and tasty. I especially love the NY breakfast sandwich. A favorite daily special is the short rib, when they have it. And the Mac n’ cheese is heaven. The desserts are all solid.
I made a comparison recently to similar lunch spots and gourmet groceries (with hot food) nearby. IMO, Joan’s beats everyone else for quality and portion, price, etc. I saw a few negative reviews, and sure, once in while they miss something or I have to ask a second time. But that happens everywhere. I’m a loyal customer and fan.
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