We stopped for a quick bite, very good quality. Cheese and poultry variety was excellent, had a very mild issue taken care of immediately
Brianna Simpson
Overall I really enjoy the ambiance, food and wine at Agnes. I think it’s a lovely restaurant. My only concern was one of the owners of the restaurant. When my friend and I arrived, we were trying to decide what wine to get and asked a question to the front desk. As the owner was walking by the front desk, the girl asked the owner the question we had. It was honestly super uncomfortable because the owner was NOT friendly what’s so over and her response was cold and rude to us. To be that rude to your guests is beyond me. As a business owner myself i would never treat clients that way coming to me who were asking a simple question. I think the owner needs to seriously reevaluate her interactions with customers and learn to be personable and not rude. It makes me honestly not want to go back and spend my money elsewhere.
Anna Yanez
5 stars all around. All the food was amazing! The service was excellent and I will definitely return.
Vasiliki Tona
I visited this place for the first with visitors from out of state. We asked if we can just have just coffee and the manager told us we have to wait for 30 minutes. I know we should have left at this moment but we were tired and we needed a coffee. The coffee tasted nasty and when we complained everyone start acting like we did not exist. On top of that they charged us with extra tip because we were 8. Just 8 horrible drinks. The attitude of the manager was very bad every time she contact with us. It was the worst service I ever had. The manager could have just refused from the beginning to serve just coffee instead of treating us this way. I will not recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sean Taxter
good place for apps and wine, but the loaded baked potato gnocchi was the highlight for me
wonderful food and service- unfortunately the loud music ruins the dinner experience and the choice of music is good for a bar not for dinner at 7pm
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamburger Helper
Lori S
I recently dined at Agnes for lunch with eight friends, and while the atmosphere was wonderful and the food was delicious as always, there were a few issues that left me disappointed.
Our reservation was originally for nine people, but one guest became ill and canceled. We updated the reservation on OpenTable and also called the restaurant to confirm the change. Despite this, we were charged a $25 no-show fee, which felt unnecessary given the notice we provided.
Additionally, as a large party, we were handed a pre-fixed menu without prior notice. While the food was excellent, the $45 per person price was quite expensive and wasn't communicated to me when the reservation was made or upon arrival.
What I found most frustrating was the unexpected 4% "donation fee" (listed as an LA charge). I'm a generous person and happy to contribute to causes, but this fee was not communicated in any way. Had I not requested an itemized bill--something I strongly recommend all diners do--I wouldn't have even noticed it. On top of this, a 20% gratuity was automatically added, and I ended up paying a tip on both the 4% fee and the $25 no-show charge, which felt unfair.
I love Agnes and greatly admire what the owners have created, but I believe they need to improve their communication and transparency. Customers should be informed about additional fees and policies upfront to avoid unnecessary frustration.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabrielle Hughes
What a special place for a birthday dinner/ parents’ visit! We had the loveliest time, from the fantastically tasty dishes to the beyond warm service and wonderful wine director, as well as the cozy atmosphere… can’t wait to come back! (You must try the chicken liver cornbread, tater tots with pickled cauliflower, and the cocoa taco.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ACME AERO
I had such a great experience at Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery! First off, the service was excellent – the wait staff was super attentive and really went out of their way to accommodate guests. I had a reservation, which was a huge plus as it cut down on the wait time for a table.
As for the food, I noticed that the protein section of the menu didn’t have any fish options, but I went with the grilled scallops, which were fantastic! They were perfectly grilled with just the right amount of char, and the curry creamed kale on the side was a delicious and unique touch.
My companion ordered the Steak Vanessa, which was made with an 8 oz Santa Carota steak sourced from the Pettit family farm in Bakersfield. The Santa Carota beef is fed a special diet of carrots instead of corn, and it definitely made a difference! The steak was cooked to perfection (she requested medium-rare) and was absolutely delicious.
Overall, we had a really pleasant and enjoyable experience. We’ll definitely be coming back soon and would happily recommend Agnes to others. Plus, living in Pasadena, it’s just a short and convenient drive, so we’ll be back before long!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wei Fan
Ambience and service amazin. Food is ehh. Ordered a 48$ steak. Salty as hell. Nothin’ special.
I enjoyed my time in this place. The food and drink was really good and the service was friendly. It’s very much a help yourselves kinda vibe so you get your own water, cutlery, napkins, etc and then you’re pretty much left to yourself. That’s not a negative though.
Parking: Street parking available for $2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheese Board
Mark Takeichi
Hidden gem! Nice selection of cheese and wine in there front store. The restaurant in back. Ambiance was great with expose brick, high ceilings and open kitchen. Food was great too with creative twist to dishes. Glad we found this place. Was there for brunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sarah Francis
Excellent food, cheese is their speciality and was so tasty. Staff was attentive to detail, bringing us a fork and filling our water when they saw my son drop his fork, not even our waiter but just staff passing by. Would return and would love to try their brunch!
Kid-friendliness: Our ten month old came was accommodated with a high chair and offered crayons/kids menu if he had needed jt
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Baked Potato Dumplings
Leslie King
I’m in love with Agnes. Swoon. I’ll be going for my second visit tonight and I’m so excited. Anyone who grew up with midwestern family will instantly fall in love with their amazing food and also the decor. It’s perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Johnson
A cool place with a good vibe and pretty good food. The food definitely has some fun twists. They also have some fun and unique wines by the glass and bottle to choose from. Loved the Digestive flight at the end (optional on desert menu).
We started the a cheese board which I highly recommend. And we had the hummus with beets and citrus. Both very good.
I was looking forward to the fried chalk day: saw it on their menu. What I got was a fried chicken cutlet in a lemon, butter caper sauce. That is not fried chicken and I thought a bit deceptive. It was fine, but I was a bit bummed to say the least. The broccolini it came with was excellent!
My wife loved her scallop dish. The breast pudding desert was fine. Kind of a reconversion of the original.
In all we’d go back but don’t live around here. But a nice place and decent service to boot with a lively atmosphere!
We stopped for a quick bite, very good quality. Cheese and poultry variety was excellent, had a very mild issue taken care of immediately
Overall I really enjoy the ambiance, food and wine at Agnes. I think it’s a lovely restaurant. My only concern was one of the owners of the restaurant. When my friend and I arrived, we were trying to decide what wine to get and asked a question to the front desk. As the owner was walking by the front desk, the girl asked the owner the question we had. It was honestly super uncomfortable because the owner was NOT friendly what’s so over and her response was cold and rude to us. To be that rude to your guests is beyond me. As a business owner myself i would never treat clients that way coming to me who were asking a simple question. I think the owner needs to seriously reevaluate her interactions with customers and learn to be personable and not rude. It makes me honestly not want to go back and spend my money elsewhere.
5 stars all around. All the food was amazing! The service was excellent and I will definitely return.
I visited this place for the first with visitors from out of state. We asked if we can just have just coffee and the manager told us we have to wait for 30 minutes. I know we should have left at this moment but we were tired and we needed a coffee. The coffee tasted nasty and when we complained everyone start acting like we did not exist. On top of that they charged us with extra tip because we were 8. Just 8 horrible drinks. The attitude of the manager was very bad every time she contact with us. It was the worst service I ever had. The manager could have just refused from the beginning to serve just coffee instead of treating us this way. I will not recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
good place for apps and wine, but the loaded baked potato gnocchi was the highlight for me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Loaded Baked Potato Dumplings, Half and Half Charcuterie Board, Loaded Potato Dumplings
wonderful food and service- unfortunately the loud music ruins the dinner experience and the choice of music is good for a bar not for dinner at 7pm
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamburger Helper
I recently dined at Agnes for lunch with eight friends, and while the atmosphere was wonderful and the food was delicious as always, there were a few issues that left me disappointed.
Our reservation was originally for nine people, but one guest became ill and canceled. We updated the reservation on OpenTable and also called the restaurant to confirm the change. Despite this, we were charged a $25 no-show fee, which felt unnecessary given the notice we provided.
Additionally, as a large party, we were handed a pre-fixed menu without prior notice. While the food was excellent, the $45 per person price was quite expensive and wasn't communicated to me when the reservation was made or upon arrival.
What I found most frustrating was the unexpected 4% "donation fee" (listed as an LA charge). I'm a generous person and happy to contribute to causes, but this fee was not communicated in any way. Had I not requested an itemized bill--something I strongly recommend all diners do--I wouldn't have even noticed it. On top of this, a 20% gratuity was automatically added, and I ended up paying a tip on both the 4% fee and the $25 no-show charge, which felt unfair.
I love Agnes and greatly admire what the owners have created, but I believe they need to improve their communication and transparency. Customers should be informed about additional fees and policies upfront to avoid unnecessary frustration.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a special place for a birthday dinner/ parents’ visit! We had the loveliest time, from the fantastically tasty dishes to the beyond warm service and wonderful wine director, as well as the cozy atmosphere… can’t wait to come back! (You must try the chicken liver cornbread, tater tots with pickled cauliflower, and the cocoa taco.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had such a great experience at Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery! First off, the service was excellent – the wait staff was super attentive and really went out of their way to accommodate guests. I had a reservation, which was a huge plus as it cut down on the wait time for a table.
As for the food, I noticed that the protein section of the menu didn’t have any fish options, but I went with the grilled scallops, which were fantastic! They were perfectly grilled with just the right amount of char, and the curry creamed kale on the side was a delicious and unique touch.
My companion ordered the Steak Vanessa, which was made with an 8 oz Santa Carota steak sourced from the Pettit family farm in Bakersfield. The Santa Carota beef is fed a special diet of carrots instead of corn, and it definitely made a difference! The steak was cooked to perfection (she requested medium-rare) and was absolutely delicious.
Overall, we had a really pleasant and enjoyable experience. We’ll definitely be coming back soon and would happily recommend Agnes to others. Plus, living in Pasadena, it’s just a short and convenient drive, so we’ll be back before long!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ambience and service amazin. Food is ehh. Ordered a 48$ steak. Salty as hell. Nothin’ special.
Cocktails good tho’
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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I enjoyed my time in this place. The food and drink was really good and the service was friendly. It’s very much a help yourselves kinda vibe so you get your own water, cutlery, napkins, etc and then you’re pretty much left to yourself. That’s not a negative though.
Parking: Street parking available for $2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheese Board
Hidden gem! Nice selection of cheese and wine in there front store. The restaurant in back. Ambiance was great with expose brick, high ceilings and open kitchen. Food was great too with creative twist to dishes. Glad we found this place. Was there for brunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Excellent food, cheese is their speciality and was so tasty. Staff was attentive to detail, bringing us a fork and filling our water when they saw my son drop his fork, not even our waiter but just staff passing by. Would return and would love to try their brunch!
Kid-friendliness: Our ten month old came was accommodated with a high chair and offered crayons/kids menu if he had needed jt
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Baked Potato Dumplings
I’m in love with Agnes. Swoon. I’ll be going for my second visit tonight and I’m so excited. Anyone who grew up with midwestern family will instantly fall in love with their amazing food and also the decor. It’s perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A cool place with a good vibe and pretty good food. The food definitely has some fun twists. They also have some fun and unique wines by the glass and bottle to choose from. Loved the Digestive flight at the end (optional on desert menu).
We started the a cheese board which I highly recommend. And we had the hummus with beets and citrus. Both very good.
I was looking forward to the fried chalk day: saw it on their menu. What I got was a fried chicken cutlet in a lemon, butter caper sauce. That is not fried chicken and I thought a bit deceptive. It was fine, but I was a bit bummed to say the least. The broccolini it came with was excellent!
My wife loved her scallop dish.
The breast pudding desert was fine. Kind of a reconversion of the original.
In all we’d go back but don’t live around here. But a nice place and decent service to boot with a lively atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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