République

Went around 10 AM this morning for brunch and there was a line but it wasn’t too long. It took a lot longer than I thought it would. Finally get in and I could see the hold up is the extremely slow cashier. It seemed like he was walking two times as slow as everyone else and just wanted to take his sweet time. –_–
Got the kimchi fried rice and mushroom toast. I’m Korean and felt stupid I paid that much for something I could’ve made at home. Thought it would be the best considering the rave reviews but honestly it’s just kimchi fried rice with some pork belly and poached eggs… Not worth it. If you want bomb kimchi fried rice, ask a Korean friend to make you some or ask their mom. It’ll be just as good or more likely better for ¹⁄₁₆^th of the price. Mushroom toast was interesting and good for having two bites. The toast was just too buttery and everything else was extremely salty. After my meal, I felt a bit nauseated unfortunately.
Maybe dinner would be a better experience but I won’t be coming back from brunch anytime soon.

Parking: Very simple, pull up to their valet lot and grab a ticket.
Service: Slow… took more than 20 minutes to get a server plus another 10 minutes to get water. However, the server was very kind and helpful.
Food: It was really good. Especially the Foie Gras… so happy to see it back… I was kind of sketchy about few of the negative reviews but definitely worth coming for. The food was spot on well seasoned and flavorful.

After experiencing food poisoning at Republique and leaving a review about it, one of the general managers named Taylor contacted me to apologize because I got ill. After giving him some information about my bad experience he e-​mailed me (aside other questions) the following:
5. If at all possible, do you still have your receipt? If you could provide a check number, or even the last four digits of the card you used to pay, I can pull it. I will need this to reimburse you.
Again, your assistance is most appreciated. And if you would prefer to provide this by phone, I’m happy to give you a ring on Monday at the number provided. Please let me know either way.
And should you have any additional questions or concerns, please consider me at your service.
Best,
Taylor
Howerver, after sending a copy of my receipt ($$$) I never heard back from Taylor again. Awful.

PASTRY HEAVEN.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Republique and finally got to try it for Sunday brunch! Our group of 4 got there at 10:30am and there was already a short line out the door. Wait wasn’t too bad, I think we got to the register in 20 – 30 minutes.
FOOD:
— Pastries — we tried the market fruit crostata (our fave! delicious custard and flaky crust), raspberry pistachio kouign amann (I love kouign amanns and really enjoyed the raspberry and pistachio flavors), chocolate pop tart (raspberry jam inside!), bostok (okay), cheddar bacon scone (yum!), ham & cheese croissant (also yum!)
— shakshuka — I love a good shakshuka, all that runny egg and tomato-​y goodness on bread. This one was yummy but I wish we had more bread to eat it with
— smoked salmon tartine — refreshing and light, not too heavy on the capers, yay!
— pork belly adobo rice — we got this with poached eggs and it was really good all mixed up together with the crispy and tender pork belly
— croque madame — super buttery bread and ham not too salty!
SERVICE:
You wait in line to put your order in at the register, then you can go find a place to sit. Food comes out pretty quickly and water (sparkling and flat) is available at a self serve station by the registers.
VENUE/​PARKING:
I love the inside of this place! We sat in the central part with the sunlight streaming through and it was gorgeous. Plenty of seating and it never got super packed. Look for the WC sign on the archway for the restrooms. Parking can be a bear in this area, luckily Sundays are free for the meters if you’re lucky enough to snag one. Valet is also available.

It was a general consensus amongst our group of 6 that this place only deserves a ³⁄₅ rating. Overhyped much? YES, most def. Although I must say some of the dinner items look ridiculously mouthwatering!
We came for brunch on a Saturday and there was a mini snake line out to the sidewalk but it moved semi quickly. Total wait time was only about 15 – 20 minutes before we got to the ordering counter. The cashier was efficient. On point! We made sure to have the guys go and grab some seats first because its first sit, first eat…
Real food items on the brunch menu ranged from $ 12 – 16 bux on average so it wasn’t exactly cheap, but what the hey! We’re in LA!
What we ordered:
# Breakfast Sandwich $ 14– upgraded drive thru hamburger with an over easy egg. Egg was overdone so the goopy egg mess we wanted didn’t appear :/​
#Omelette $ 15 –not too shabby. Egg was soft and light with a ton of shrooms. All you shroom lovers be ready!!! I ate mine and then some ;)
# Croque Madame $ 13– grilled ham & cheese much? Oily, oily, oily but the taste was there.
# Mushroom Toast $ 15– a mix of eggs, shrooms once again, ham, spinach atop a hard as a rock piece of bread. That thing probably needed a chainsaw to cut through-​.- Needless to say, the bottom bread was mainly left untouched…
#Breakfast potatoes $ 6– potatoes are potatoes.
On a side note, their fresh juices were awesome. i had the GOLDEN JUICE made with carrots, pineapples, golden beet, oranges & minus the ginger. Tasted healthy as heck! Is it worth the $ 7? Neh. We were all a tad disappointed as we had high hopes after seeing all the food pix and the line… BUT I’ll be back to try dinner eventually ;)

I decided to see if I could have partridge for my final meal before undergoing massive surgery. No luck. But I decided I ought to try Tournedos Rossini at least once in my life, and Manzke is using Escoffier’s sauce recipe, so it’s not a bad place to get the old dish.
Potato Beignets obviously lovely, being almost perfect fried spheres of shattering dough encasing cheese and potato. The little gems salad felt a bit overpriced but it’s pretty much just the sort of thing one hopes for when ordering a dish filled with green goddess dressing, toasted pumpkin seeds, and avocado in it. The pasta does indeed deliver in a huge way. Perfectly al dente, just the right bit of chew, and perfection in putting all of the simple ingredients together in the kale pesto torchietti. I think it is a correct summation to say that Republique is now doing the best pastas in LA since Bucato died. I’ve been for pasta 2 times in the past two weeks at Bestia, and although wonderful, think the pasta here upped them.
The tournedos was of course marvelously decadent. Really nothing less than seemingly perfect, classic French execution. Equal parts foie, filet, and truffles. And the potato mousseline was beyond silk… my word. A fitting final dish to be sure.
I skipped dessert though.
With a couple of spectacular chamomile cocktails, and a very costly, but perfectly matched glass of barolo I dropped $ 277 on dinner, but probably at least $ 77 was alcohol. So about $ 200 for food. Although one could order lighter, I must admit I only skipped out on 2 beignets and a few bites of pasta. I suppose that is the price one must pay for obscene amounts of foie and truffles, but part of me certainly imagines the QPR won’t make sense to many people. It’s a bit tricky for me to figure out what Republique is in a sense… is its only competitor in town essentially Spago? I wouldn’t mind having a tasting menu available there. But anyway, if you have the cash, it seems like Republique has certainly settled into a place where pretty much everything is «just right». I forgot to try the baguette though, ah well.

This place makes my heart melt. From the ambiance, to the menu, to the absolute flavors and service. I’m so happy my friend recommended this place. Make sure you order everything you can.
Our night consisted of:
— Uni Egg Toast: Must order. Perfect blend of uni and eggs on a delightfully toasted toast.
— Escargot: The pesto in here is just amazing!!! Escargot cooked to perfection.
— Octopus Salad: Who thought of this dish?! I can’t seem to forget this dish and crave it.
— Beef TarTar: Wow. Will now be my standard for beef tartars. Order it.
— Bucatini Carbonara: This dish was the only one that didn’t amaze us. But hey, you can’t win them all.
I wish we would have gone a few more times during our trip.

I came for brunch and the line was out the door. Thankfully, it moved very quickly. The selection of baked breakfast choices was unbelievable, so beautiful to look at!
The way the place works is that you stand in line to order your food, then find a place to sit, and wait for your order to be brought to you. Not quite self serve and not quite waiter service either. This part is a little confusing.
The design of this building is phenomenal. Worth of visit just to check it out.

Dining at République for Valentine’s Day was as marvelous as dinner can get. The sights the sounds, it was a pleasurable experience to soak all in.
Rumor has it that it’s difficult to get in on a typical day, substitute a regular day for a festive day like Valentine’s Day and I’m sure you can imagine what the outcome would be. There were plenty of people coming in an out, it was like an endless stream til about 10 o’clock. Luckily, we had our dinner reservations set for 9:30 pm, so we took the liberty of enjoying a few cocktails until our time arrived. The place was crazy busy so we couldn’t sit at the bar since that area was designated for patrons, but to ease the flow of the crowds they allowed their guests to sit and enjoy their drinks in the outdoor area while they waited to be called. A total plus in my book for accommodating — the view from the outside looking in is spectacular so it wasn’t all that bad sitting outdoors with my drink in hand and staring aimlessly into the wonderful space.
Upon entering you’re greeted by an enticing oyster bar and what also seems to serve as an area for preparing charcuterie plates. As you further in you’ll gasp at the sight your eyes will see, it’s this wonderful open space with gothic accents, brick inlays, a long wooden communal table in the center, and lots of light fixtures. Further to the left of the restaurant is a simple bar area emblazoned with a portrait of a famous chef over the center wall of the bar, it draws attention and works well as an adornment. In terms of décor they did an exceptional job of keeping it minimal and instead highlighting the architecture. The openness of the restaurant was surprising at first glance given the size of the building, but the transparency of the restaurant was the feature I loved the most.
There was a Valentine’s Day menu in place but we chose to go with the traditional menu. I had a pasta dish — whose name I forgot — and my girlfriend had the Torchietti. I have to admit, both our expectations for the food were immense, and we felt slightly letdown, but that is not to say that the dishes were bad. My pasta was creamy, cheesy, and savory, topped with a fried duck egg and mixed with bits of pancetta. By contrast, my girlfriends dish was zesty, nutty, and it had a oily-​leafy taste as a result of the kale pesto. The pasta for both dishes was cooked al-​dente, which was perfect for me, I like my pasta to have a bite to it. Our choices for dinner were tasteful and composed of delicate flavors, making for a memorable meal.
Overall, I was most impressed with the feel of the restaurant, it felt so lively yet calm and sophisticated. Even greater props for having an excellent cocktail program to go with their exquisite offerings, I get filled with joy when I can find a drink that isn’t normally found on many menus. As I mentioned, there was a minor letdown with the food, but that could easily be because of the dishes we chose, that is why I docked one star. Other than that everything was great; the wait staff, the hostesses at the door, and the excellent drinks. I would gladly return for dinner, and I absolutely plan to return for their ever so popular brunch.

LOVE my brunch at Republique. Everything we had was absolutely tasty and unforgettable. The order at counter and seat yourself style brunch was efficient and gave us plenty of time to gawk at their wonderful pastries and sweets. For our first time, we decided on crème brûlée bombolini and market fruit kouign amann which were both amazing and not too sweet.
We got here around 10AM on Sunday just before the long line started to form. Our food took a while, but I definitely didn’t mind people and food watching in such a beautiful setting. Between the two of us, we had the shakshouka, kimchi fried rice, and smoked salmon tartine.
The Shakshouka was a light yet hearty tomato stew baked with eggs and served with warm baguette. The tomato stew was flavorful, and the eggs were perfectly runny and made things extra creamy and delicious. The baguette though. It had a thin crisp crust and soft chewy center. I can seriously eat ten more of these.
The kimchi fried rice was one of the best I ever had especially with the two soft poached eggs sitting on top! The heat was on point with the perfect ratio of decent size chunks of kimchi and beef short ribs to rice in each bite.
The smoked salmon tartine was stunning with a thick slice of wholegrain toast smothered with avocado and topped with a generous amount of smoked salmon. If you love smoked salmon, you would appreciate this dish. I love that the smoked salmon wasn’t too salty.
We were already planning our next visit during brunch. I recommend anything and everything on their menu!

Republique is our new favorite brunch spot in LA! I’ve been here more than 5 times now and the food has been absolutely en pointe every time! I really didn’t want to share it with everyone, but feel like it is my duty to do so.
My favorite brunch item is the shakshouka, and the accompanying bread is amazing! We also like the mushroom toast, breakfast sandwich and regular breakfast. All of their pastries are amazing, and it’s hard not to over order. The crème brûlée bambolini is just the right size and not too sweet. I will have to say they have the best croissant outside of France! Perfect honeycomb structure on the inside and the right amount of crisp and color on the outside. Their black sesame croissant is amazing too, if you like flavored croissants. My favorite drink here is the Hong Kong milk tea. Their milk tea is not the same cheap kind you get at Hong Kong style cafes, but rather has a much more refined and delicate taste.
This is a great place for all ages. If you sit in the middle of the restaurant, you can see the open kitchen on one side and usually cooks working on pastries or pasta on the other side.
Get here early! Since people tend to order a ton of pastries (they all look irresistible) at the counter, the line can move slowly. Free valet parking before 11 am!

Due to the long valentine’s day weekend. the line was intense but it was def worth the wait! Went for the weekend brunch. Cool atmosphere and just sitting in there will brighten up your day!
Ordered a croissant, crème brûlée bread thing, juices, mushroom toast, Brioche French Toast, and quiche.
Green and Golden juice– Freshly made with many different veggies and fruits!
Crème Brulee bread and Croissant– Croissant was nothing too special and crème brulee bread was like a custard donut with crème brulee top.
Mushroom toast– Very fluffy and well done egg with Portobello mushroom, spinach, ham, red wine sauce, and hollandaise on top of a slice of hot French baguette. Very flavorful and portion just right for brunch!
Brioche French Toast (It’s a must!) — WOAHHHH! One of the best French toast I’ve ever had! Looks simple and plain but taste incredible! Super fluffy in the middle but still crispy on the outside. Moist but not soggy.
Quiche– Got quiche of the day, came with salad. The crust is flaky and just right. The egg part is cook perfectly and also very yummy!
I need to come back soon and try their other food!

Oh you know, just had brunch with Rachel Mcadams.
I got the mushroom toast and thought it was delicious. The green smoothie was also really good but it was pretty expensive ($ 8). I think skinny people get the smoothie as a sole meal, but I basically got it as a drink…
My husband got the omelette and wolfed it down in twenty seconds. I don’t think he belongs in these types of places.
The interior is modern and bright. Loved the vibe.

Finally got the chance to have breakfast here. Came around 8:15 on a Friday morning, and thankfully, no line!
Here’s what we ordered:
— French Toast — Massive, spongey piece of toast. It was so good, light, and tasty.
— Salmon Tartine — Incredible bread. Insanely fresh and delightful.
— Regular Breakfast — Awesome potatoes, giant slab of delicious bacon and fresh mini baguette.
Solid experience. Will be back in the near future.

Waited in line for 1+hr in the rain and still worth it.
Salted caramel chocolate cake
–frosting and caramel a little too sweet on their own, but was perfect when eaten with the cake (like you’re supposed to)
–5 star for the cake
Shoshouka
–heavy hand on the spices
–2 runny eggs were beautiful and delicious
Burger
–contains carmelized onions. Those who prefer that sweet taste would really enjoy this
–melted cheese was heavenly. Not sure what cheese they used
Berry Bread Pudding
–say yes to the whip cream!
–not too sweet, so perfect for me
You help yourself to sparkling water and utensils. Grab too many at once, and you may be mistaken for as a waitress haha! Casual, hip ambience

The atmosphere in this place and the food are great! My friend who is a wine connoisseur ordered all of them and I can’t recall exactly which ones we had but he paired them according to our food.
The escargot was exquisite to begin inciting our palettes, then we had some foie gras, short tender ribs and soufflé to end the night.
The place is very romantic but you can also go there with friends and what not!

Do you have an extra hour to wait in line for some super delicious food and overpriced pastries, topped off with a little bit of high end booze? Then you’ve come to the right place. If there’s a hint of bitterness in my tone, forgive me. There’s nothing worse than waiting in line next to a pastry case chock-​full of scrumptious-​looking French delectables & not being able to order for another 15 – 20 minutes. No joke, this is one long line.
Wait times aside, though, the wait is well-​worth it for the experience you get, along with the high quality food. And the space is super roomy; the only reason the line is so long is that they only have two registers, and people take forever to place their order before seating themselves. Dinner, however, is a different story. For that, you can make reservations.
First time here? Then perhaps skip the Kimchi Fried Rice– which my brother and I found to be too much on the spicy/​greasy side, & go for the famed Croque Madame. That is one amazing ham & cheese sandwich right there. I know, it sounds super boring, but trust me, you’ve never had a grilled cheese sandwich this crackly on the outside, and super-​gooey, savory, & rich on the inside; unless you’ve been to France. The meat is definitely spot on, & the egg on top makes it the perfect breakfast sandwich.
Another winner is the Ricotta Toast with Pear & Hazelnut: Incredibly simple, but done so right, you couldn’t find a more perfectly balanced version of a healthy breakfast. It has everything you need to feel satisfied. If that is too light for you, as it was for me, order that AND their fall-​apart, delicious Brioche French Toast with pure Maple Syrup. Honestly, hands down, one of THE best French Toasts I’ve ever had; which is why I lament the fact that they only serve one slab per order. But hey, portion control.
I’m not a big fan of the Sticky Bomb, as bacon doesn’t necessarily make everything better, but aside from that, all of their pastries are downright, melt-​in-​your-​mouth delectable. Each one is carefully crafted to be picture-​perfect, Instagram/​Snapchat-​worthy & ready to go once you order from the pastry case. I highly recommend trying one of each Bombollini– from the Crème Brulee to the S’Mores, the Cinnamon Sugar to the Jam-​Filled version with a coating of powdered sugar– and getting yourself one of their beautiful Mille-​Feuille pastries that are bursting with both color & flavor. Their Moist Chocolate Cake is one of the most decadent chocolate cakes you’ll ever have, and their cookies are huge & perfectly chewy. The beautiful thing about these pastries is that they don’t bombard you with their sweetness; each one has its own distinct flavor that comes through smoothly & subtly. Honestly, I could go on all day about their pastries. But I won’t because I’m tired of typing.
Their menu is extensive & you’ll want to try most of it, so do yourself a favor, plan ahead, prepare to fight to the death for a parking spot, & bring as many people as you can to share it all. And maybe break the bank, depending on how much you get.
Enjoy!

I came here for lunch with a couple of friends. We waited in line for about 30 minutes before we got to put in our order.
The food was delicious! I ordered the croque madame and it was so good. The taste of butter on the perfectly golden crispy toast, and the rich oozing cheese over the ham, and the runny egg yolk to tie everything together. My only complaint was the guy who fried the egg really needs to work on his egg frying skill. Half the egg white was overcooked and burnt and the egg itself was so greasy. The next time I would ask for 2 eggs instead of 1 as there wasn’t enough to go around the entire sandwich after removing ½ of the burnt egg yolk. The dish also came with a side of greens tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing.
My friends ordered the kimchi friend rice and it was delicious. Kimchi added a good kick to the dish. The short ribs in the rice were so soft and tender. The 2 eggs on top mixed so well with the rice and giving it a rich balance of flavors.
I also tried the green smoothie. For $ 7 it was quite pricey, yet still so delicious. The avocado in it made it super rich. But all the fruit in it gave it a sweet flavor. I ordered it without celery and parsley as those two have such pungent flavors which would probably overpower everything else.
Overall, the food was good. The line moved pretty quickly. Don’t forget to pick up some baked goods to go while you order your food. By the time we left, the pastries were mostly sold out. Glad I picked up some items while ordering my food. The kouign amman was so good when I reheated it back up at home!
Parking: This was a nightmare. Because they were doing roadwork for the purple line, the intersection of la brea and wilshire was closed. You aren’t allowed to go north on la brea, but forced to turn right on wilshire. And once we got around the roadwork, it was a nightmare looking for parking. Read the signs carefully!!! Some allow for Sunday parking without a permit, but some don’t! (Minus 1 star for terrible traffic and parking situation)

Before I write anything else… their door is heavy AF! Almost pulled a muscle trying to get in/​out. Freaking safety hazard!
You order and pay (and tip) at the front and basically seat yourself (all communal tables). Not sure they deserved that $ 10 tip I left but whatever. We all gotta make a living somehow.
If you’re korean, please do not order the kimchi fried rice. For $ 16 you would expect some bomb flavors but I wanted to cry when I took my first bite. It’s just pitiful.
Shakshouka (stewed tomatoes and peppers, fried egg, kale, and baguette) was perfect! I highly recommend this dish.
Their lunch menu wasn’t very impressive but I’m still down to try out their dinner items. Their pastries looked so good! I ate way too good today so unfortunately, I had to skip out but next time for sure.

Before I write anything else… their door is heavy AF! Almost pulled a muscle trying to get in/​out. Freaking safety hazard!
You order and pay (and tip) at the front and basically seat yourself (all communal tables). Not sure they deserved the tip I left but whatever. We all gotta make a living somehow.
If you’re korean, please do not order the kimchi fried rice. For $ 16 you would expect some bomb flavors but I wanted to cry when I took my first bite. It’s just pitiful.
Shakshouka (stewed tomatoes and peppers, fried egg, kale, and baguette) was perfect! I highly recommend this dish.
Their lunch menu wasn’t very impressive but I’m still down to try out their dinner items. Their pastries looked so good! I ate way too good today so unfortunately, I had to skip out but next time for sure.

I had been dying to try Republique for the longest time and today my dreams finally came true!
My friend and I parked down the street at a meter and waited about 20 – 30 minutes to order and get seated. It was a lot shorter than I expected for a busy Saturday brunch at 11am! As you enter the restaurant, you’re welcomed to a massive selection of pastries that look too good to pass up. Initially I just wanted to get food and their seasonal lemonade (pear), but instead I caved and got 4 things to bring back and share with family and friends! I ordered the Crème Brulee Cheesecake, Twice Baked Pistachio Croissant, Pistachio Raspberry Kouign Amann, the Smores Bombolini, and Kimchi Fried Rice! The service was prompt and decent for being the type of place where you order first then sit afterwards. Everything came out to be a little expensive, but nonetheless, it was a great meal in a gorgeous space!
Crème Brulee Cheesecake: Delicious. I loved how small this one was because at the same time it was just the right size to not be overwhelmed. The crème brûlée top was so good and the slight bitterness of the torching complemented a «plain» cheesecake.
Pistachio Croissant: I love pistachio with all my heart. I was only really planning on getting 3 things, but when the guy at the register told me what this one was I knew I had to get it and boy am I glad I did. The fact that they bake it twice is super interesting and it just makes the whole thing a lot crispier (as expected). The pistachio filling is so good and I would definitely recommend this!
Pistachio Raspberry Kouign Amann: Definitely one of my favorites! Again, I have a soft spot for pistachio, and when it’s paired with raspberry and in a Kouign Amann, I couldn’t help myself. Every bite was really flaky and delicious. Of course it was on the heavier side, but you have to treat yourself every once in a while!
Smores Bombolini: Really sweet. I don’t think I would order this one again, but it tasted good! It’s a very aesthetically pleasing dessert (lol) but it’s a little donut thing filled with chocolate custardy cream, dipped in chocolate, light graham cracker, and topped with a marshmallow!
Kimchi Fried Rice: This was super tasty and I surprisingly have never had anything like it before! The pieces of beef short rib were really tender and flavorful. The soft eggs were incredible and added a nice warmth and flavor to the rice. Everything worked really well together and I was really happy with my order!
I would love to come back for dinner sometime and also for the Croque Madame! Republique was definitely a beautiful way to start my day.

I’m not really a brunch type of girl. But since my friends wanna go, I agreed to give it a try. Got their regular breakfast, the bacon was super thick and caramelized (I think). It was decent. Nothing special. My friends liked their dish though.
PS: you wait in line, pay & get a number, grab your own water, sit and they will deliver u the food.

Went back for brunch and really loved it! The restaurant is gorgeous in the daytime too.
Below is what we tried at brunch:
Sticky Bomb: cream-​filled brioche bomboloni, bourbon, bacon, pecans, maple — I thought this would be too sweet but I enjoyed it and I especially loved the cream inside.
Brioche French Toast with Vermont maple syrup — This looked very innocent but it was really good. I think it’s a must-​have!
Croque Madame: house-​cured ham, gruyère cheese, fried egg, baby green salad — Great sandwich with an awesome crunch.
Shakshouka: fried egg, stewed tomatoes & peppers, black kale, yogurt, cilantro, baguette — Gorgeous dish with good flavor.
Kimchi Fried Rice with soft egg, beef short ribs — This was great. It’s hard for me as a Korean to buy kimchi fried rice since it’s so easy to make at home but this was really good and definitely recommended.
I definitely want to come back again for another brunch outing!

I’ve heard so many good things about this place and I see it on Instagram all the time! I’ve had this place bookmarked for awhile and I have finally made it out! I came here with my friend on a Sunday morning at 10:45am. The line was not too bad. We had to valet park, which is right next door to the restaurant. It was $ 6. I’d rather pay for valet because circling around and around in this area is a joke because there is literally no parking!
My friend and I waited about 20 mins until we got to the line to order our food. You pretty much order and pay and it is self seating. The ambiance of this place really makes you feel like you are in a whole other country! I love the décor of this place! Feels like Paris!
The service wasn’t too bad. It took awhile for our food to come out but that was okay since we had some water and coffee to sip on.
ORDER:
Vietnamese Coffee– It did not taste like Vietnamese coffee but it was still pretty good
Croque Madame ($ 13) house-​cured ham, gruyère cheese, fried egg, baby green salad. My goodness this was like heaven in my mouth!!! The sandwich was grilled to perfection while the egg was runny and that cheese just held everything together! The hosue cured ham was amazing and full of flavor! I highly recommend!
Adobo Fried Rice ($ 16). This contained the adobo fried rice with pork belly, fried egg, and chicharones. This dish was good but wasn’t anything to outstanding. The rice was very moist but I thought the pork belly was a little dried.
French Fries ($ 5) — Fries were delicious! Crispy and seasoned to perfection! Always a must have at any table! Fries are the best!
Overall, I would definitely come to this place again. I would love to try out their dinner menu! See you soon!

IF I CAN GIVE THIS PLACE 100 329 072 907 STARS FOR BRUNCH… WITHOUT ANY HESITATION, I WOULD!!!
I’ve been to A LOT of brunch places and hands down, Republique has got to be #1 in my book in Los Angeles! BOMB ambiance, BOMB food, BOMB service, and BOMB vibes. You just can’t get better than this… If anyone disagrees, be ready to square up with me.
My all time favorite dish is the Regular Breakfast plate. How can something so simple be so delicious? The regular breakfast plate comes with eggs of your choice, a thick slab of bacon, crispy potato fingers, and the MOST delicious baguette served with homemade jam and butter. You just can’t go wrong with this dish. It’s filling and full of flavor!!!
I also really enjoyed the quiche of the day. It was a mushroom, kale, cheese, ham, and something else but wow. Never thought a quiche filling could be so velvety and delicious. The crust was crisp like a croissant. It was the perfect combination… There was no problem cleaning this plate.
One thing my friend and I weren’t so crazy about was the kimchi fried rice dish. I mean we are both Korean and ya know, our mama’s kimchi fried rice beats any kimchi fried rice out there. But it was definitely flavorful and I could see why people love it.
Overall, MY FAVORITE BRUNCH SPOT… I have to come back to try more things on their menu and all their pastries!!! Lines are always out the door but it moves rather quickly. Don’t be intimated!!!
BTW: Valet parking is $ 5.50 or $ 6… Pretty dang pricey in my opinion but parking is such a beezy unless you get real lucky with finding a meter!

I’ve been here once for dinner, I immediately fell in love with this place. Last night my friends and I came here for dinner to celebrate a birthday, we had a good dining experience as well but with a set of completely new dishes. The restaurant had replaced many dishes that I like from last time with new dishes. Bummer
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This time we ordered a bottle of prosecco, the uni/​soft egg toast, foie gras toast, seared foie gras, black truffle pasta, white truffle pasta, duck breast, and the quail. Pastas were al dente. Yum! Everything tasted so good!
Towards the end, our waiter brought out vanilla ice creams with candles lighted for the birthday girl, making her special day even more special.
We left feeling very satisfied. I can’t wait to come back and try their lunch/​brunch menu!