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if i lived closer, i would definitely frequent this place to get my mornings started. the croissants, both regular and chocolate filled, are absolutely delightful! so flaky and buttery light on the outside with the perfect amount of soft dough inside. mmmm... the brioche is pretty amazing, too.
i love catching an early weekend morning breakfast here. a croissant, a side of fruit, and a latte... almost as good as being in paris. okay, maybe not that good, but pretty damn good for wilshire blvd, at least!
We ordered a large Gateau Chocolat for a a send-off party, because we wanted something other than the standard grocery store cake. What we received from Amandine was (as Ben G. says) absolutely gorgeous, but not quite sure if the taste matched the look. Don't get me wrong, the taste was still pretty dang good - only reason I give them 4 stars, not 5, is because the cake itself was a tad dry. The chocolate ganache and the raspberries certainly helped. The presentation was fantastic - perfectly curled chocolate shavings and artfully scripted message.
4 shakas, Amandine! Delicious and beautiful!
Located on a not so cute part of Wilshire Blvd., Amandine caught my attention right away because of the pretty ivy-covered building. Already in a good mood because I'd found a failed meter parking spot (it's either meter, permit parking or a tiny parking lot in the back alley), I was excited to treat myself to something baked and delicious while using the free wifi to get some work done.
I chose a fruit tart, perfectly flaky and crispy and sweet with wonderful custard. I was hesitant at first because some of the other tarts in the open section had a little fly resting on it...I'm sure he made a visit to my tart at one point, but ignorance is bliss.
I decided to accompany it with some iced tea, but wish I had ordered the fresh lemonade when I saw that it wasn't a homemade tea but one of those big metal cooler things.
The service was friendly from the guy behind the counter, although the girl working the cash register was obviously about to get off of work and gave off an impatient and unsmiling demeanor (one star off mainly for her - it really doesn't matter to me where you are in your shift, there's really no excuse for unfriendly service).
Lots of people getting work done at the tables, laptops open - they look like UCLA students. It can feel a bit cramped since instead of individual seating areas it's one long booth along the wall, resulting in some butt-bumping while trying to get in and out of your seat.
Overall, one of my favorite places to hang out, eat sweets and get some work done. I love the little details inside, like the shelf piled high with white ceramic teapots to the little windows that give you a glimpse of what's going on back in the kitchen. I'm such a sucker for useless details.
After extensive perusing through pages upon pages of Amandine reviews full or yelpiteths and yelpitique, I decided to get breakfast at Amandine. My 4-5 star expectations were soon to be devastated much like Mr. McCain when he realized the VP pick of his 'choice' cost him the election.
I imagine in non-breakfast hours the lines are shorter. But to be fair, the two of us did find a seat at the outside courtyard table.
Having ordered 2 entrees and 1 dessert, my verdict is to order sandwiches and pastries but to avoid getting the omelette.
Alternatively put, please order their omelette if:
1) you want to think of eating baby chicken fetus
2) undercooked pale yellow eggs are your thing
3) soft, moist, and unsalted omelette doesn't kill your appetite
4) you've never had Elysee's 'HOMMElette (as in a 'manly omelette', where manly signifies 'superior' ;)
5) mushrooms, spinach, feta, or whatever else input into this morning madness is bound to slip past your muted tastebuds that are crying their hypothetical souls out in a screechingly hellish incarnation of a mini food critic: "cook those fucking eggs, chef, cook them, please!" - and so they cry, never to be heard.
And so i ate, left, and promised never to reverse my stoamch's mandate to avoid Amandine.
Finally got there in time for breakfast. the omelettes were good, the eggs were eggy and not bland which is surprising. I'd forgotten how good eggs can be instead of just a binder for other ingredients.
Previously had a quiche, pain au chocolat and ratatouille. All good, with a lot of care put into it. Even with a huge line at 11 AM on Saturday, it moved along at a fast clip and there were still seats open. Perfect.
Three words: chocolate. almond. croissant.
If I lived closer to Amandine my muffin top would start getting it's own muffin top but it sure as hell would be worth it.
FLIESSSSS ON THEIR CROISSANTS! The ones on display, yes yes yes don't get them. I first bought the banana tart, which tastes at most mediocre but pleasing to the eyes, and regretted buying it after I saw houseflies (not just tiny fruit flies) landing on top of some croissants on display.
However I must say, their chocolate cake, I REPEAT, CHOCOLATE CAKE, tastes sooooooooooo good! My co-worker said that it was one of the best things she has tried her whole life, and I completely agree with her. Dark chocolate lovers, get it or you'll regret it. There's no frosting or anything but it just instantly melts in your mouth! It's that good!
We had a great early morning mini breakfast here. We woke up way too early due to the time change and ventured off to Amadine for our morning coffee. Being November, who would've thought we would have our breakfast outside under the warm sun... it was wonderful. Our mochas had a cute heart on it and we enjoyed strawberry danishes and their wonderfully cute zoo bread that was so yum! It is definitely a very cute and yummy place to enjoy your coffee or even a full on breakfast at.
Love this place! Cute and quaint!!
Delicious pastries and they open at 7am! Woohoo!!
They also have a yummy variety of sandwiches and baked goodies.
Not too pricey either!
You can eat indoors if you can find a space or outdoors.
***4.5 Stars***
1pm, Thursday.
Hunger Pangs & Lunchtime Sammich Fantasies in Full-Blown Daydream/Crave-O-Mania Regalia.
Bay Cities?
Amandine?
Engaged in a game of WESTSIDE CULINARY STRATEGO, I summoned my inner 5-Star General and commenced tactical maneuvers, assessing the Theater of Battle.
1.ETA at Santa Monica Lunch Joint: Between 13:40-13:45 Hours.
2. ETD, Lunch Venue: 14:20 Hours
3. Meeting at 16th/Wilshire: 14:30 Hours.
VERDICT:
LUNCH LINE/SEATING at Bay Cities,13:45: UNBEARABLE/ NON-EXISTENT
LUNCH LINE/SEATING at Amandine,13:45: MINIMAL/ SEATING LIKELY AVAILABLE
CULINARY STRATEGO Says: AMANDINE has Likely Tactical Advantage for relatively unfettered, albeit brief, NomNomNomNomNom Session!
Mobilizing my Tank (er, umm, German-made Mechanized Vehicle),
I blitzkrieged on over to Amandine.
Time of Attack proved punctual and well-executed, indeed.
Easily slinking into the open parking (lot) spot, I entered from the rear (ok, yea, maybe that didn't come out right, or then again, maybe it did!!) and by virtue of stealth and swift dexterity, surged directly to the front line uncontested!
I'd strategically executed my invasion to perfection. The Theater of Engagement-normally a brutal battlefield full of enemy infantry surging and pushing their way methodically toward the Front Line to stake claim to the contents of the (Pastry) Storage Barracks---held nary an adversary.
Emboldened, I barked out Orders emphatically and without delay--
'CHICKEN SANDWICH, HOLD THE BAGUETTE, PUT IT ON PAIN DE MIE. TWO ICED TEAS!!'
...'CROQUE MADAME!!!' I croaked, perhaps causing startle and a tad bit o' intimidation in the infantry opposing me behind potential ENEMY(cashier) Lines.
...'ALMOND CROI--SSS-ANT, CHOCOLATE ALMOND CROI--SSS-ANT, and NO I AM NOT TO BE MISUNDERSTOOD, I PRONOUNCE IT UNLIKE ANY AMERICAN 5-STAR GENERAL YOU'VE EVER HEARD, FRENCHIES!! (Ok, so the joint is run by no Francaises in sight, but what the hey)...
'AND PEAR TART--I'M SPEAKING AMERICAN!...NOW HUMP IT!'
Luckily, my resolute sense of purpose caused immediate reaction, and all orders were sprung into quick action.
Grabbing Placard #56, I made my coordinates known and planted myself behind their Base Camp (aka the Patisserie Kitchen), settling into my holding position in the rear booth of the mess hall.
Nestled into quite a comfy seated spot, I was unopposed by any other souls in the rear, and in fact, noted a push by the remaining scattered few to the outside, out front, in the sun positions, which must have offered relative security of distance from my perch, as well as providing the warmth and comfort of broad daylight.
Within a flash, at 14:00 on the nose, the delegates from Amandine Base Camp returned waving White (napkins) and bearing loads of booty in their arms, gingerly surrendering them on our table.
My trusted Chief of Staff and I sent them away so we could probe the contents and make sure they were safely 'tested.'
After disarming any potential booby traps with our silver implements, we emptied the contents full force into our body cavities--energy for our long journey back.
What we couldn't finish, we wrapped up gingerly in the likelihood we'd need them later on as nutritional reinforcements. What would the long journey Eastward hold? Would we be Trapped Behind Westside Lines?
14:20 HOURS
We set out ON TIME for our 14:30 Hour meeting with the General Council to discuss our next strategic moves now that WE CAME. WE CHOWED. WE CONQUERED.
Unlike earlier missions of our pathetic misguided Generals of years' recent past, we could safely declare, this time:
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
NOW, As we've learned from the past 8 years in the Middle East & Central Asian Theaters, war comes at a staggering price in $$$ and lives lost.
Luckily, Masterful Entry, Occupation, and Exit Strategies proved even more wildly successful in Practice than in Theory!
We were IN, THROUGH, and Out for under $36 dollars, with no confirmed casualties/loss of life! Take that, Evil Lord Cheney!
No need to resort to gross Geneva Convention violations such as Waterboarding Torture to achieve objectives and neutralize potential enemy infantry in the battle (waiting) lines.
I could be tried for War Crimes, though, for the particularly brutal treatment and extermination of a cadre of perfectly innocent (and magically delicious)
CROQUE MADAME-Ooh La La Des Oeufs Sont Parfaits! Avec gruyere et une sauce béchamel! Incroyable!
CHICKEN PAIN DE MIE--Oh, la Moutarde Dijonaise! Avec Du Fromage Provolone! Quel Magnifique! Et Le Pain=Crusty outside, Chewy inside!
CHOCOLATE ALMOND CROISSANT--Yes!
ALMOND CROISSANT--Mais Oui!
PEAR TART--Mais Bien Sur!
(Only the soggy, too vinegary-dressed salade was spared our wrath)...
Was it Torture Perpetrated on Defenseless Food? HELL NO.
FOOD CANNIBALISM? Now perhaps you could throw the book at me on THAT one.
FIN.
P.S. Experience soothing MUSIQUE at http://www.amandinecaf.... It will GROOVE YOU IN THE MOOD!
DOO-BLAY FIN
I have been here several times for lunch and have really enjoyed my meals. The sandwich bread is amazing- crunchy yet doughy- the best of both worlds and the salads are hearty.
But yesterday, I went there for breakfast and I was so thrilled! I ordered the Florentine omelet, my mom ordered the California omelet and my friend ordered the country omelet. Each plate came with fruit and potatoes and it was really good. I mean really good. Plus, we ordered a banana chocolate pastry and it was amazing!
I highly recommend going here for breakfast, or even lunch. And I do know that when I am back in LA next, I will be sure to visit Amandine.
(CCCC) - Coffee Croissant Cigarette Combination
My ideal snack and favorite use of alliteration
Amandine Patisserie is one of the many fine establishments where I enjoy this deadly combination... of caffeine, nicotine, and butter.
In my opinion, the star of this patisserie is their French toast... (I have yet to find a place that compares) perfectly executed with just the right amount of each element served with a gentle dusting of powdered sugar and maple syrup. Also can be ordered with fresh berries and homemade whipped cream. (Hurry because they stop serving it at 11am on the weekdays and at 2pm on the weekends)
Amandine has excellent butter croissants that have a crisp flakey exterior and a soft buttery interior. When these are freshly made... perhaps they are the best in the city. They offer a wide assortment of pastries, cookies, and cakes that would put a mischievous grin on the face of any hardcore sweet tooth. Another favorite establishment of the Future Diabetics of American Club (FDAC)
The sandwiches, salads, and omelets are all pretty good, but by no means worth any more than a gentle tip of the hat and a slight nod. Come for breakfast or brunch and get the French toast...
A French patisserie with a touch of Japanese aesthetic, great place for a croissant, cup of coffee, and good conversation.
Recommended
Since Thanksgiving is around the corner, Amandaine has made a pumpkin tart which was really flavorful. I went on a Monday afternoon already decided what to get before going in (strawberry mousse tart) but when I saw they had only one slice of pumpkin pie left and a big tag that says "seasonal" i quickly shifted my choice to that and did not regret at all!
I cannot get enough of this place.
Not only do I come for the exquisite tarts and pastries but they…
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I've heard a lot of good things about Amadine from the press (Tasting Table) as well as by word of mouth so I was really excited to finally have lunch there. I had the croque madame sandwich which is made up of thinly sliced ham and cheese with a creamy poached egg and bechemel sauce on top. It's definitely a knife and fork type sandwich. The bread was incredible - light, chewy, and flavorful. The salad that came with the dish was a nice complement with spicy, nutty, fragrant greens and a vinagrette that wasn't too vinegary. The padded seats against the wall were super comfy and the place had a mellow, relaxed ambiance.
My ONLY issue with my experience was that while I was waiting for my food, I checked out the absolutely gorgeous desserts and pastries in the displays and saw a fly perched on a mini brioche. Ugh. After my meal, I thought I'd look at the pastries one more time and saw another (or the same) fly now sitting on a scone! That totally turned me off from all the the pastries on display which is highly unfortunate because they all looked so beautiful. Sometimes I wish I wasn't so perceptive.
As for my rating, my sandwich was a solid 4 stars but given what I know about the fly issue, I think it'll take some time for me to forget about the incident and go back. Otherwise, I would eat there every week.
The first time I came to Amandine was to grab some chocolate chip cookies for a chocolate chip cookie tasting contest. Amandine was considered the worst of the bunch (battling it out with the gluten-free cookie), and it was not that much of a surprise to me. Their chocolate chip cookies were more like shortbread cookies with mini chocolate bars. Not your traditional chocolate chip cookie. People who liked that type of cookie enjoyed it, but it was pretty much a pass for everyone else (too dry).
On this visit, I wanted to try out one of their baked goods, and it was hard because of their vast selection. They include the normal stuff like pastries, croissants, and the sort. But the real plus here was their wide variety of cakes by the slice. I was tempted by the strawberry mouse, but I opted for the Gateau Fraise instead.
The Gateau Fraise consisted of two layers of light sponge cake sandwiching a thin layer of cream and sliced strawberries. It was topped with a very light whipped cream. There was also a raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry on top as garnish. The cake was good. It was surprisingly familiar. I've been to a lot of Asian bakeries, and they use a lot of light whipped cream and sponge cake; maybe I've had this cake before. Regardless, it was good and would be perfect if you are looking for a light cake for a celebration (many cakes are too sweet and heavy). It may be pricey though; for a decent sized slice, it was over $4 here.
I need to come back and try some of their other desserts out. They seem to do pretty good business for lunch (sandwiches, salads, and soups). I would like to come back for that, but it is a little out of my way. Overall, I would give Amandine Patisserie 3.5 stars (maybe 4 stars if their other desserts are as good as the Gateau Fraise).
There is parking in the back, but there are only a few spaces. You can find parking on the street by meter.
Cute, ivy front bakery/cafe on Wilshire. It's tough to park in the back, so I'd recommend finding street parking below Wilshire (above is permit).
Any pastry or baked good is reliably buttery and delicious. My coworkers tell me the soups and quiches are phenomenal. Salads and sandwiches are light fare, so don't expect anything dipped in oil or drenched in sauce.
Lovely outdoor seating in the back, too.
Croque Madame... $8.75
Cream Puff... $2.25
Strawberry Mousse... $4.75
Croissants... $1.95
Losing 5 pounds... Pric...
Wait... I didn't lose shit... I probably gained it. You know why? Read above again... Pft. And you know what? I enjoyed every single second of it. And you know what else? I'll do it again.
2 years.
2 years I have lived a block away and have never visited you, Amandine.
2 years I have…
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I experienced a rare miss at this French bakery. I ordered the Amandine Omelet with a latte. I was meeting friends, had arrived early, and expected them to order bakery sweets.
My Amandine omelet, which is made with ham and gruyere cheese, was a smidge salty. The saltiness was subtle enough that it took 3 ppl to pinpoint what seemed unusual about the meal. I guess it's rather that we realized all of our omelets made us darn thirsty.
My latte was excellent. The cheesecake my friend shared with me was fantastic as usual.
Try this place if you're on the west side. Expect to wait in line for 10-15 minutes. Sit outside in the rear where Amandine recently has replaced its lopsided inefficient tables with benches. Sitting anywhere else will probably feel cramped.
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Out of 10 (10 being the best, 5 average)
Decor: 5.5
Food: 10 (I've eaten here around 10 times. It's usually error-free)
Service: 7
the pastries look so delicious but sadly did not try any. so this review would be for their regular food.
tried their napa omelette and chicken baguette sandwich - both bland bland bland. both also came with a side salad and the dressing had an overpowering taste - mustard like. a friend ordered their ratatouille which was delicious. overall wasn't impressed with their lunch dishes; would come again to try their pastries though!
I hate to do this to you, Amandine, but you've forced my hand. I have no choice but to dock you two stars: 1 for crappy prices, and 1 for crappy service.
I'm still in love with your delicious pastries, your orgasmic omlettes, and your strong, aromatic coffee. But your prices - ouch. I had breakfast today - a very ordinary and easy to make breakfast - that set me back $20. What I ordered:
2 small coffees at $1.89 each
1 small orange juice at $3.75 (!)
A side order of 2 eggs at $3.75
1 chocolate croissant: $2.00
1 scone: $1.95
1 pain au lait: $1.95
Total: $17.28 + tax.
I'm sorry, but I could buy the above-mentioned pastries and make my own coffee and eggs at home. Now that I have found other, more affordable pastries, there's just no way to justify this.
Especially when your service is so disorganized and poor. People scurrying around, no one is on top of their business. The people working behind the counter didn't seem too pleased to be there, either... attitude.
Sorry, amandine, as much as I love you I won't go back 'til I win the lottery.
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The BEST french toast- with fresh whipped cream and strawberries. Lattes are excellent too. All the pastries are absolutely amazing too!
My omelette was good thanks to the caramelized onions in in, but not great. My cappuccino was okay. It was a little bitter. And my almond croissant tasted old. The almost paste was gooey. Gross. My boyfriend thought his omelet was okay, so if the bf doesn't like it, I guess I'm not coming back.
Really delicious. I wish they had more quiche flavors.
Pastries are perfect.
I Heart Amandine! I really wish I lived in LA just so I could be a regular. I love how fresh everything here is and the food is just as amazing as the photos you see. From now on this is definitely a must stop when I visit LA.
I really liked this place. Went there with a friend to have breakfast/brunch. Ordered fresh OJ, Croissant, French toast, and Omelet.
OJ was really good and sweet. Almost wonder if they added sugar. Although the croissant was a little cold, it was still crunchy on the outside and soft/buttery on the inside. French toast and omelet was both very good too. Will definitely be back.
I love French bakeries and after being spoiled in France, French bakeries in the US just do not make the cut, until now. The baked goods here are absolutely divine. All of the danishes are delicious however my favorite by far is the chocolate banana danish. Ever had a banana nutella crepe? Imagine that taken to the 10000000000000000th power. Caramelized bananas, melted chocolate, toasted almonds, a light layer of custard? cream? mashed bananas? filling? no idea all served on a crispy, multi-layered pastry, heaven in a baked good. Did I mention that its HUGE? 2.50 sounds like a lot for a danish, but I do not joke that this danish is as large as a plate. The quiche is also really good. I've had the turkey, spinach and onion quiche and the meatball, spinach and onion quiche. They are both perfectly cooked, the egg just nicely set, crust incredibly buttery, nice cheesy top and the spinach and onion add a nice sweet and earthy taste that otherwise would have made the quiche too rich.
The coffee is also awesome. The baristas do the nice little pour art on top, but that doesn't matter nearly as much as the freshly roasted taste of coffee. I've had the cafe au lait and the espresso, both times nice and strong with a smooth finish. Absolutely perfect for the morning.
The back is nice with plants and cute lawn furniture. Also the servers are really nice and helpful. There is a parking lot around the back, drive past the place and make two immediate rights, but the parking lot is small and cramped, recommend street parking.
Oh La La!
New Must Try List includes the Orange Custard Bun, The Miroir (almond paste with raspberry jam), the Chocolate/ChocolateAlmond Croissant. I am slowly working my way through their entire pastry case - this might take a while, it's enormous!
The Croque Madame reminded me of a trip to Paris with its perfectly cooked egg on top.
My latte was a little off/burnt-tasting this visit, but perhaps it was from the influx of 20 customers for brunch.
Amandine is a great little neighborhood place for breakfast, lunch, or a yummy snack.
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I had the Ratatoille Omlette, a croissant, and a Cappuccino. The coffee was delicious and the croissant almost brought me back to my days in Paris. The Omlette was comme ci comme ca ~ but probably because I was craving more of the roasted vegtables and ratatoille ~ which was sadly not the highlight of the meal. Next time, I'd skip the eggs.
The ambiance is cute and quaint. I wouldn't recommend this place for a Sunday morning because it is rather small and cramped when busy. Otherwise, it is the perfect place to hang out and grab a quick French lunch. Recommendation: the pastries and coffee.
I LOVE bakeries. So when my friend suggested Amandine for breakfast, I was thrilled. She knows what I like. I got the deliciousness known as the Amandine Omlette. Ham, bechamel sauce, gruyere- mm mmm GOOD. Washed it down with a good Americano, My friend got a vanilla latte and strawberry french toast, which I sampled- also delicious!
Don't think you can really go wrong here. Perfect little no fuss place for breakfast. Good for catching up and baby watching. Apparently everyone likes to bring their adorable babies here.
I also got a chocolate croissant to go, which I just ate for breakfast this morning. Still delicious!! Great flaky texture, with just the right amount of chocolate. Definitely going back again.
Truly a find!! Amandine Patisserie is a cozy, cheery cafe that offers delicious breakfasts and lunches with even more amazing freshly baked desserts so you can end your meal on a sweet note. I have never encountered a dessert I have yet to enjoy, so I recommend that you try anything your little heart desires. For their entrees, I'd recommend the omelettes (very fluffy) or their quiche of the day. Their dishes are always tasty, filling, and made with very fresh ingredients.
Amandine is perfect for brunch and has a lovely vibe that just makes me feel like I can relax my bones (the same feeling I get after hearing a Norah Jones song--soothed, at peace, and relaxed). Another plus is that the staff is always very friendly and helpful here. I love getting birthday cakes for my friends here since, again, regardless of the flavor, the cakes NEVER disappoint in taste. Something I thought was pretty neat was how my friend once asked the staff to take a slice of each of their cakes and push it all together to make a whole cake for my birthday---it made for a perfect sampling party and a lot of happy tummies at my birthday dinner.
A few downsides to this place are their slightly steep prices, the lack of seating, and lack of parking. But you know what? It's WORTH IT.
Good AND affordable. On the Westside! Top that!
Might I suggest the Croque Madame for a nice light lunch?
200! 200! 200!...my gosh! My 200th review!
Okeee, enough about me, and more about Amandine!
I once came here approximately 7 years ago with my mother, and I always remember I enjoyed it. I finally made it back this afternoon, for a late lunch with my bestest friend.
All the employees were really efficient and especially cheerful I thought. Everyone asked 'how are you doing today?' with genuine interest. I daresay it seemed like they enjoy coming to work. As far as the place itself, super nice. Cozy, but roomy and modern. I loved sitting under on the covered back patio, we couldn't even hear the rush hour traffic on Wilshire on the opposite side of the building. There's free wifi, and I noticed lotsa folks settled in studying also.
I decided to get the chicken sandwich, comes with chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mustard. A wee bit of salad, and 3 crunchy pickles. I don't like mustard, but this is one of the better chicken sandwiches I've had in a long time. It was perfectly warm, so the cheese was nice and melty. The lettuce and tomatoes were ripe and fresh. The bread too, of course this is a patisserie, was stellar.
I got a Tarte Cirtus slice for dessert...or I think that's what it was called. And sadly I've had better. I tried a slice of my friend's chocolate cake with graham cracker crust, and that too wasn't as spectacular as it looked. Don't get me wrong they were very good, just not great! I think my lemon tart coulda used more lemon curd filling, and less whipped cream. I swear it was a 1/4inch lemon curd, and 1inch cream.
I have to say, if I lived closer, and I were a student still...ahhhh I miss studying...I would be here all the time tucking into a sandwich, or trying the soups, or gobbling pastries.
Definitely worth the lunch stop!!!!
PS. Thanks Daniel L. and Ben G. for reviewing this little spot and reminding me of it's existence!
Perhaps I'm looking for the holy grail of brunch places, but Amandine ain't it.
Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. I got the omelet, and I should have gone with one of their pastries. The food had a hard time making up for the awkward ordering situation and the lag in table clean-up.
All that being said, I'm willing to give it another go. Next time, Amandine, next time.
Came here for breakfast with my brother and sister in law right after I had to pick them up pretty early from LAX.
My SIL's dog was with us, so we took turns sitting and waiting outside with her as we went inside to see what we wanted. I decided on the Lorraine omelette, which had just ham and gruyere cheese. I should've added some onions or maybe spinach, but it totally didn't occur to me to do that when I ordered. But at least it was nice to see the ham sautéed and having been "mixed" in the omelette, instead of just piled in the middle, folding the omelette on top. That's not an omelette, that's a stuffed egg.
The food took a little bit longer to come out than usual, but at least it did. My food was placed down in front of me and there was the omelette which was nice and big, with a side of scalloped potatoes and fresh fruit. The omelette could've used a little bit more seasoning as well as the potatoes, but that was more or less the only thing wrong with my meal.
I definitely will still come back if I'm ever in the area.
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I'm a chick, so I always try to eat healthy and limit the calories and carbs. But as soon as I walk into Amandine, I throw this all away, say eff it, and start drooling over the case of pastries and cakes displayed at the front.
I came here to study this morning for my *last* architecture exam, and luckily found parking in the back (this is rare). I ordered the banana-chocolate pastry from this really cute waiter (score!) and a non-fat latte. The pastry was AH-MAZ-ING. You could see very crisp layer of dough when you cut through it, and the banana + dark chocolate combination was perfect - not too sweet or overwhelming. The latte was strong, but perfect amount of foam on top (with a dolphin decoration!).
My only gripe here is that it gets loud - especially when the smug bunch of rich Brentwood housewives came and sat RIGHT next to me, started jibber-jabbering about their home remodels and babies, and then proceeded to knock a chair into my table with no apologies. If it weren't for the zen mood I was in, I would've gotten up and judo-chopped that b*tch in the face and gone postal!
Anyway, Amandine is one of my favorite cafes. If only parking were better, I would frequent it more. Plus, its right next door to Bar Food, Heyyyy!
I went here for lunch and picked up a croque madame and a coffee. It cost me $12 but the food was super delicious and the coffee was pretty decent as well. Fairly good seating, and outside was pleasant.
I'll head back there when I can spare the cash again.
I went (was referred) for lunch, but that is not what all those stars above are for.
I must say "lunch" was really just soso.
BUT the desserts?! OMGDaGTH =Oh My God, I have Died and Gone To Heaven!
I actually could not finish my lunch, before I had to get up, and stand in line and get three (count them!) desserts to sample.
The layout of the place is such that you just cannot escape them, and really it would be a crime against nature if one did. In this department they have gone the extra step, and it tastes of France (for just that little bit of time).
So, if you must have lunch, please do not forget the desserts. My favorite was the Apricot Frangipane Tart -yum!
I got the ham and cheese sandwich, but substituted their yummy freshly baked baguettes for the rye bread that comes standard. So glad I did. BEST. Loved the cornichons in the sandwich and whatever spread they used. I'm craving another one.
I tried my friend's gruyere & onion omelette sandwich; it was exactly as it sounds and the onions were soo sweet and non-offensive. Also had a few bites of the citron tarte; it tasted really good, but nothing special.
Definitely going back for a croissant and some brioche.. amongst a dozen other pastries and tarts/cakes. ;)
This place is my favorite sweet place at Los Angeles. I live at San Diego, but when I visit the LA, I visit Amandine very often. Their fruit tart, short cake and cheese cake are highly recommended. I ate them several times but I can still eat them with big happy smile!
Their sandwiches and omelets are also good. Only problem is the seating space are limited because many customers are staying there very long.
One of my favorite cafes to go to!
The environment is really cute & decorations are pretty. Servers are always super friendly as well & our food comes out fast!
I love the quiches & the desserts are adorable & yummy!
I usually go on weekend noontime- it gets pretty crowded but I can always find a seat somewhere~
Highly recommended for a light lunch & a place to relax and chat with your friends. :)
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