Novel Cafe in Los Angeles

Novel Cafe in Los Angeles
4 / 5
31 reviews

1101 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024-3403, Los Angeles

Overview

Cuisine
  • Cafe

Restaurant Hours

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

00:00 - 17:00

Friday

00:00 - 17:00

Review

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Novel Cafe
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Steven Moran
google
11.21.2024
4/5

Offers a great breakfast menu with very reasonable prices, especially for LA. They also have a nice coffee bar set-up upstairs. I've had their breakfast burrito, huevos rancheros, and a few of their omelettes over several visits, and I've enjoyed all of them!

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Darren Gruen
google
09.10.2018
5/5

great bfast...love the novel rancheros...great wait staff too

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Ethan Paulson
google
08.23.2018
4/5

Sweet little place for coffee and conversation or for some brunch. I love their acai bowl and service is good. Would recommend for a casual stop to eat and hang out in Westwood.

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Daniel Sarmiento
google
07.06.2018
5/5

Came here for a late lunch with the boys and they were very impressed with the wall of books available. We ordered blueberry pancakes, a burger, and tortilla soup. The pancakes were fluffy and well presented, the burger was juicy, and the soup was also delicious. Enjoyed taking our time eating and reading and had a great experience here.

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Justin Harrison
google
07.02.2018
3/5

Great place to study & catch up with friends off campus

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George Germanos
google
06.09.2018
4/5

Sunday breakfast here was my absolute favorite. The potatoes were really good and the service always friendly. The outdoor seating is awesome on a sunny day.

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Jeffrey Sprague
google
06.03.2018
5/5

Great breakfast, strong coffee!

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Rebekah Smith
google
05.24.2018
4/5

Good service with varied seating options and tasty bites!

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Kristel Siongco
google
05.12.2018
4/5

Get the Tiger chai tea latte...to die for!I spent a good amount of my time here while going to UCLA (go Bruins!). If you're hungry, the chicken apple and walnut salad is light, but filling, with plenty of candied walnuts to go around. I also like the tortilla soup here, and I usually pair it with the grilled cheese sandwich (childhood =)).Free wifi, but the tables are pretty limited and it gets really busy during lunchtime since the location of this cafe is near the office buildings in Westwood.

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Matías Fernández
google
03.26.2018
4/5

Everything good, but service is very slow

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Melissa Ernst
google
03.24.2018
2/5

Novel used to be a great option for brunch any day of the week, but after my recent visit here it's clear that the quality of their food is no longer a priority. How can you mess up an omelette? Mine was well overcooked and my boyfriend's eggs Florentine lacked flavor. Lattes were okay but this is my last time spending any money at this place. I would have preferred to eat at home.

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H.R H.Manesh
google
03.15.2018
5/5

Great location huge menu new experience with books and design good taste

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Santi Coulon
google
02.11.2018
5/5

We love to have brunch here. The prices are amazing for the quality of food. Delicious.

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Meg Durcan
google
01.26.2018
4/5

Cheap, easy, and close to UCLA. Great spot if visiting a student.

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Blake Colling
google
11.07.2017
5/5

I was here back in the spring to meet up with an old friend and I got a breakfast burrito. I accidentally got my order switched with my friend and was about halfway deep in burrito before we realized it. I think my original one tasted better, but both hit the spot on that rainy morning. If I were to go back I think I'd pick a sweet dish over something savory.

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Eloise Massaro
google
09.24.2017
5/5

Must try. This place is cozy and warm. Definitely will recommend this cafe. :)

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Edgar Say
google
09.16.2017
5/5

They provide friendly service. The coffee is amazing. They have books to read, just in case you like reading books. I've been here 3 times.

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Yacoub Kureh
google
09.10.2017
4/5

I've had quite the mix of experiences here regarding food but I do appreciate the outdoor seating.

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Stella Plato
google
07.04.2017
2/5

I was not super impressed by Novel Cafe, it's your basic soup, salad, sandwiches, burgers type place. The ingredients are pretty bland though and none of the flavor combinations stand out. The pick up register for take out is upstairs which is a little confusing. But there is a hostess downstairs if you walk in when they are not assisting other customers that helps eliminate confusion. There is a nice patio outside if you want to dine in.

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Rebecca Williams
google
07.02.2017
5/5

I am from Atlanta GA and my nephew took me to lunch at Novel Cafe. Quite reasonable priced and fresh food and good portions.

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Danielle Faith
google
06.01.2017
5/5

One of my favorite places in Westwood

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Peter Williams
google
02.17.2017
5/5

This place is delicious. Great breakfast and coffee, all for not that expensive.

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Stanley Rubin
google
02.13.2017
4/5

Inexpensive fresh food served with a smile. Start with the free chips and salsa.

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Avalon Penrose
google
11.27.2016
5/5

I have been to Novel at least 20 times for breakfast, and it never disappoints. The Sunrise Sandwich is my go to choice, but their omelettes and breakfast burritos are top notch as well. It can be a bit crowded for weekend brunch, but the wait is never too long. If you go there on a weekday, there is plenty of room to study or get some work done in their upstairs bookshelf area. The outdoor area is really nice as well!

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Michael Bleau
google
10.20.2016
1/5

In business because of location only. Poor quality, overpriced food ($10 French toast with no sides), rude staff who make you feel like you're inconveniencing them to be served, and you'll get "oh my god" if you try and modify a takeout order.

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Derek Houck
google
10.07.2016
4/5

Been here for breakfast and lunch. I like the breakfast food better. The Salted Caramel Banana Pancake is amazing, but INTENSE. It's essentially banana pancakes sitting in a pool of caramel. I ate it once and vowed "never again," but it was so worth it. I've also had their french toast. It has nice, thick bread that soaks up syrup well. If you like your breakfast heavy, this is the place to go.

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Xander Brown
google
10.05.2016
5/5

Service is amazing and food is great

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Isabella Cianciolo
google
08.01.2016
5/5

My faaaavorite little restaurant to hit up for brunch! There's a great outdoor seating section and the food is affordable and delicious. Wait staff is very friendly and helpful. It's called the Novel cafe because there are books inside that you can read and I'm pretty sure you can swap one out as long as you replace it with one of yours! Such a cute spot

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Scott Kramer
google
04.16.2016
4/5

A little bit of noise on Galey but nice to be in the fresh air(?). Had the Novell omelet with side fruit. Perfect for a health conscious Sunday brunch enthusiast. The service was excellent, no problem getting that second cup of coffee.

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Aziz Rubakovic
google
03.04.2016
3/5

Meh. Cheap. All day breakfast. Attentive staff.Tasteless food.

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Jessica De La Torre
google
02.23.2016
5/5

Great sandwiches, salads, omelettes. Service has always been what brings us back.

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