I keep trying to give this place another chance because my friends love it. I've been probably a total of 5 times and every time I have a similar experience. The inside is small and doubles as a little grocery gift shop which does have cute stuff but it gets very chaotic and congested with people trying to line up to order. Their menus are up front and every time I'm there I experience people awkwardly trying to grab a menu and then stand out of the way as they try to figure out what to order - but the space is so small it's just clear people feel uncomfortable. The staff is nice enough, very concise and to the point. They've never been rude but never have been overly kind or helpful as expected by the general brand / vibe this place seems to be going for. The bakery items are amazing (!!!) but the other food options (sandwiches, salads, etc) have always been a huge let down for me. Sandwiches have been on stale bread and everything just seems flavorless and slapped together. Honestly it really reminds me of the quality of food you would get at a quick cafe in the airport. I've tried 5 different dishes and every time I have been let down (I'm also not a picky eater at all!) The majority of seating is outside on the sidewalk which is a cute vibe except this cafe is on a busy street that is next to the highway so it is always very loud with car sounds. I find that my friends are always leaning in and raising our voices to try to hear each other. I really wanted to love this spot - I live in the neighborhood and it really seems like a quaint and cute neighborhood cafe but I just can't figure it out. I'll keep going back for the baked goods but I won't give their lunch items another chance and probably won't find myself agreeing to meet a friend there for a catch up.
Derek D.
A staple in the community for years. I recommend and love the Ruben sandwich. Thinly sliced pastrami, spicy brown mustard, Swiss cheese, pickles, baguette, with red cabbage, and Russian dressing.
Bobby Burns
I pick up some chocolate covered honeycomb from Mrs. Pennywhistle every week. I love the little bell at the door that rings brightly when one walks in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stacey H.
This place is so cute, everything about it, from the ambiance to the food even the staff is super nice and down to earth. There's a parking lot in the back too cause street parking can be iffy. Would definitely recommend this place!!
Johanna B.
Very cute inside and has a little market! Good healthy food options good for people with different diets, with fresh tasting ingredients. The house salad is a little citrusy and yum! Quiche was a huge slice and very filling! Service was nice and helped me pick what to order!
Elena Gabella
Beautiful place. Super nice people that sells and serves. You can find original gifts also. I love it!
Super slow service. just ordered a breakfast and took 20 minutes to be served cold and another 15 minutes to warm it up. Cute spot but not worth the hassle.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Debra Matsumoto
This is so sad. I waited 45 minutes for 9 sandwiches. It was obvious I was waiting. I tipped and no one generously offered to refill the iced tea I purchased as I patiently waited for them. Lastly they didn’t get the order right. ?
Marin J.
I dunno. but sometimes I have little faith in cafes who try to do to much...gifts...coffee...baked goods...lunch.... You got a lot on your plate to get right all at the same time and do justice don't you. Pick one thing and get good at it...It seems that Little Flower must have the magic touch for all three done well as it was packed every time we went. Even in the rain Over two days We had breakfast and lunch. I had a couple of cookies, a really good sandwich...bring a friend....the sandwich was huge. And breakfast was outstanding says my friend with the poached eggs and dressed greens. I had an egg sandwich that was cooked scrambled and they were both pretty wonderful. The books and other various interesting items for purchase were in enticing but you really couldn't look sometimes as every one was circling around each other in a small space to wait for their orders. That made wanting to stand in line again to make a non food purchase kind of tough. I really came for the coffee (yelped it out). Which was pretty average in barista terms and came away rating the food miles ahead.
Jonathan Haderlein
Absolutely dynamite Pastrami sandwich. Really good latte. Very tasty bread. Nice service. Would return.
When I first discovered Little Flower a few years ago, all the food and pastries I ordered there were top notch. I recently got take-out for breakfast, and I was so disappointed I had to say something. The scrambled eggs were so greasy I couldn't eat them, and I was nauseous afterwards. Like I've had diner food that was less greasy. If I was eating in, I would have sent them back to the kitchen. Really hope this was a one-off, because I have a soft spot for this place...
Jessica P.
Quality, everything here is curated & quality. I love the place. Nestled between eagle rock & Pasadena with a park across the street for moms who want to get their coffee/lunch and take their kids out. They have nutritious & delicious breakfast and lunch options with huge pastry case of rotating and seasonal options of muffins, scones, cakes & cookies. The store is filled to the brim with beautiful items like jams, hot sauces, soup mixes, dried goods, books, toys, decorations, home goods and so much more. The service is good, swift and professional.
Kyle E.
It's a tight space, but the ambience is lovely. This is all that is left of Lincoln (which we will forever miss). The service is great! The food is some of the best food in LA! 10 out of 10 six out of five stars. Little flower is the best!
Kattie V.
As other reviews mentioned, the service here is poor. I arrived about 5 minutes before they opened and a lady was outside setting up the chairs. She informed me they weren't opened yet, which was fine. I took a seat outside and waited. She went in and and then came out to arrange a few things on the tables. When the store opened, she didn't bother to say anything to me or open the door to indicate they were opened. I ordered a latte and a pastry at the counter - no smile or friendly words at the counter. The overall vibe was "order what you need and get the hell out". Inconsistent with the cutesy and somewhat whimsical decor of the store. There is no indoor seating. If you want to dine there, your only option is one of the few tables on the sidewalk. It's a very busy street, so expect constant noise and cars passing by. And the flies! I don't know why, but there was swarms of horseflies all over the tables. As I was chatting with my friend, we kept having to swat the flies off each others' hair and drinks. Overall, an unpleasant experience.
Ted E.
I eat breakfast here every day. The food and the service are both excellent and consistent.
I keep trying to give this place another chance because my friends love it. I've been probably a total of 5 times and every time I have a similar experience. The inside is small and doubles as a little grocery gift shop which does have cute stuff but it gets very chaotic and congested with people trying to line up to order. Their menus are up front and every time I'm there I experience people awkwardly trying to grab a menu and then stand out of the way as they try to figure out what to order - but the space is so small it's just clear people feel uncomfortable. The staff is nice enough, very concise and to the point. They've never been rude but never have been overly kind or helpful as expected by the general brand / vibe this place seems to be going for. The bakery items are amazing (!!!) but the other food options (sandwiches, salads, etc) have always been a huge let down for me. Sandwiches have been on stale bread and everything just seems flavorless and slapped together. Honestly it really reminds me of the quality of food you would get at a quick cafe in the airport. I've tried 5 different dishes and every time I have been let down (I'm also not a picky eater at all!) The majority of seating is outside on the sidewalk which is a cute vibe except this cafe is on a busy street that is next to the highway so it is always very loud with car sounds. I find that my friends are always leaning in and raising our voices to try to hear each other. I really wanted to love this spot - I live in the neighborhood and it really seems like a quaint and cute neighborhood cafe but I just can't figure it out. I'll keep going back for the baked goods but I won't give their lunch items another chance and probably won't find myself agreeing to meet a friend there for a catch up.
A staple in the community for years. I recommend and love the Ruben sandwich. Thinly sliced pastrami, spicy brown mustard, Swiss cheese, pickles, baguette, with red cabbage, and Russian dressing.
I pick up some chocolate covered honeycomb from Mrs. Pennywhistle every week. I love the little bell at the door that rings brightly when one walks in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is so cute, everything about it, from the ambiance to the food even the staff is super nice and down to earth. There's a parking lot in the back too cause street parking can be iffy. Would definitely recommend this place!!
Very cute inside and has a little market! Good healthy food options good for people with different diets, with fresh tasting ingredients. The house salad is a little citrusy and yum! Quiche was a huge slice and very filling! Service was nice and helped me pick what to order!
Beautiful place. Super nice people that sells and serves. You can find original gifts also. I love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brown Rice Bowl, Daily Quiche, Lentil Soup, Scones, Pastries, Cookie, Breakfast Sandwich
Super slow service. just ordered a breakfast and took 20 minutes to be served cold and another 15 minutes to warm it up. Cute spot but not worth the hassle.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
This is so sad. I waited 45 minutes for 9 sandwiches. It was obvious I was waiting. I tipped and no one generously offered to refill the iced tea I purchased as I patiently waited for them. Lastly they didn’t get the order right. ?
I dunno. but sometimes I have little faith in cafes who try to do to much...gifts...coffee...baked goods...lunch.... You got a lot on your plate to get right all at the same time and do justice don't you. Pick one thing and get good at it...It seems that Little Flower must have the magic touch for all three done well as it was packed every time we went. Even in the rain Over two days We had breakfast and lunch. I had a couple of cookies, a really good sandwich...bring a friend....the sandwich was huge. And breakfast was outstanding says my friend with the poached eggs and dressed greens. I had an egg sandwich that was cooked scrambled and they were both pretty wonderful. The books and other various interesting items for purchase were in enticing but you really couldn't look sometimes as every one was circling around each other in a small space to wait for their orders. That made wanting to stand in line again to make a non food purchase kind of tough. I really came for the coffee (yelped it out). Which was pretty average in barista terms and came away rating the food miles ahead.
Absolutely dynamite Pastrami sandwich. Really good latte. Very tasty bread. Nice service. Would return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Quiche, Pastries, Breakfast Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
When I first discovered Little Flower a few years ago, all the food and pastries I ordered there were top notch. I recently got take-out for breakfast, and I was so disappointed I had to say something. The scrambled eggs were so greasy I couldn't eat them, and I was nauseous afterwards. Like I've had diner food that was less greasy. If I was eating in, I would have sent them back to the kitchen. Really hope this was a one-off, because I have a soft spot for this place...
Quality, everything here is curated & quality. I love the place. Nestled between eagle rock & Pasadena with a park across the street for moms who want to get their coffee/lunch and take their kids out. They have nutritious & delicious breakfast and lunch options with huge pastry case of rotating and seasonal options of muffins, scones, cakes & cookies. The store is filled to the brim with beautiful items like jams, hot sauces, soup mixes, dried goods, books, toys, decorations, home goods and so much more. The service is good, swift and professional.
It's a tight space, but the ambience is lovely. This is all that is left of Lincoln (which we will forever miss). The service is great! The food is some of the best food in LA! 10 out of 10 six out of five stars. Little flower is the best!
As other reviews mentioned, the service here is poor. I arrived about 5 minutes before they opened and a lady was outside setting up the chairs. She informed me they weren't opened yet, which was fine. I took a seat outside and waited. She went in and and then came out to arrange a few things on the tables. When the store opened, she didn't bother to say anything to me or open the door to indicate they were opened. I ordered a latte and a pastry at the counter - no smile or friendly words at the counter. The overall vibe was "order what you need and get the hell out". Inconsistent with the cutesy and somewhat whimsical decor of the store. There is no indoor seating. If you want to dine there, your only option is one of the few tables on the sidewalk. It's a very busy street, so expect constant noise and cars passing by. And the flies! I don't know why, but there was swarms of horseflies all over the tables. As I was chatting with my friend, we kept having to swat the flies off each others' hair and drinks. Overall, an unpleasant experience.
I eat breakfast here every day. The food and the service are both excellent and consistent.