Doubting Thomas

Hands down best brunch/lunch I have had in LA. Worth a line if there is one. Was even more impressed after reading about the head chef, her dedication to using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. We had a crispy tuna rice dish, the cast iron herbed chicken sandwich and a diplomat pastry (with mulberry). All superb. the coffee is really good too.

I will note the lack of plentiful seating: on a Sat/Sunday it's pretty hard to find a spot indoors and outdoors, lots of laptop surfers taking up spots I think. I also wish they were open for dinner but c'est la vie.

Published at 2 months ago

My son took me here for breakfast the other morning and I loved everything about it!
The dirty chai was one of the best I’ve ever had.
The breakfast sandwich was so delicious!
Everyone on staff that we came in contact with was so nice and so friendly.
Before we left I grabbed a chocolate chip cookie and a slice of carrot cake. They were both good, but the carrot cake was delicious. I would buy the carrot cake over and over again.

Published at 7 months ago

My favorite cafe. The food is excellent, love the coffee and baked goods. Had their frittata the other day and it was perfection. Try to mushroom bowl!!

Published at 2 months ago

Stopped by after an intense workout… this place hit the spot.

I really loved the cold brew with the lavender cream. The Thomas breakfast was great, enjoyed the French omelette and the tomatoes (yum) while I cooled down from my hot yoga session.

They also have some good looking pastries. Especially the passion fruit tart.

Oh also ask what the seasonal citrus juice is- had the fresh squeezed tangerine. So. Good.

Published at 7 months ago

Doubting Thomas never misses. I was so disappointed this time because I came late and they were out of the passion fruit pie, which I am passionate about! We love the house breakfast burrito, one of the best in LA, and tried the pastrami version which was incredible, though I prefer their house version. I tried the mushroom rice bowl and I think this might be my new favorite dish! The fermented hot sauce on the side was so flavorful and delicious and the oyster mushrooms were perfect. 10/10 will be back again and again.

Published at a year ago

Stopped by after a friend recommended this spot. I got the Chicken Katsu, the Simple Salad, and a slice of Earl Grey Chiffon Cake. Absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely be back.

Published at 6 months ago

With all of the food choices, we have in Los Angeles, hands-down, Doubting Thomas is in a league of its own. This independent, woman owned -breakfast, brunch, lunch oasis has the best of all worlds; delicious food, friendly and warm staff and esthetically beautiful surroundings. You can either sit in the dining room that has floor to ceiling windows or outside on Temple under a covered patio. I'll probably post a lot of photos of the food I've eaten over the years! The menu has something for everyone whether it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or for pork belly or beef lovers. And the daily handmade desserts are not only mouthwateringly delicious for your stomach, but a feast for the eyes!

The doubtless breakfast burrito you can order anytime, I especially like it and order it with a runny egg. It's made some of LA's best burritos list. If you want a vegetarian version there is one available. The tomatillo sauce along with the fermented veggies that come on the side are unforgettable. Simple salad is not simple at all, it is absolutely delicious and really an entire meal in itself. Kale salad has become a favorite of my out-of-town friends because it is so fresh and towering. The chef shops at the santa monica farmers market weekly and the care that she puts into choosing the produce is really apparent. Eggs always have the brightest orange yolks. I could go on and on about the food, but you can read about other choices and the other reviews!

I love the fresh made berry iced teas and lemonades and often ask for an Arnold Palmer. Especially if I'm not too too late and they haven't run out of tea or lemonade! The fig leaf cold brew is also a favorite and everyone swears by the coffee.

I'm always amazed that the seating is always self regulating. Well, there may be a short line in front of the cash register. You can always seem to find a seat either at the bar facing Temple St, the communal table or the tables for two inside or out.

As soon as you walk in, you are faced with 2 yards of pastries in a pastry case. ALWAYS ORDER A PASTRY, even if it's to go! Passionfruit pie, banana, bread, banoffee pie, the cookies, the gorgeous cake for those who want something not too sweet.

There is no table service though it's always nice to be greeted by a friendly staff person who will take your order. You'll get a number to take to your table and a member of the staff will bring you your meal. Please TIP GENEROUSLY!

Published at 9 months ago

You will love this place, especially when you need a break from your office. They don't mind if you take your laptop in and work while you eat. I don't do that, but I see a lot of people doing it at Doubting Thomas.

They are only open for breakfast and lunch and their menu is geared toward that.

This is woman owned -breakfast, brunch, lunch hideout. The staff is wonderful and seem to enjoy working there. They are very friendly and they are fast. You order from a counter and they will being you the most delicious meals. You will love it.

You can sit in the dining room that has floor to ceiling windows or outside on Temple Street. It can get busy with lots of people eating and on their computers. There are plug ins everywhere. We are always inside so I don't know if the outdoor seating has plug ins.

The menu has something for everyone. A vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or someone like me, a meat lover can and will find something they love.

All of their food is fresh and locally sourced. They have the best eggs with the most yummy orange yokes. Just the best. The Thomas breakfast is great with wonderful bacon, eggs and a biscuit. Their avocado toast is amazing with smashed avocado, shallots, chive oil, lemon, radish all on sprouted rye. Amazing.

For lunch try the pork belly rice bowl filled with pork, fresh from the market greens, champagne mustard, yummy house pickles, one sunny side up egg, and cilantro. It is magical.

The coffee is perfect and never old tasting. It is just great.

Their pastries are all out for display in a pastry case. They are all great. They also have fresh pies and cakes and that changes, but all are good. I would order a cake from them (you can on their website) but they are a tad pricey for my budget.

The area is always clean and everyone is nice. Have fun.

Published at 8 months ago

Published at a month ago

I really liked this coffee shop in historic Filipinotown. The main issue is parking is hard to find. The streets are busy, so jay-walking takes patience. I wish I got a pastry, but this just means I need to make another visit. I got the doubtless breakfast burrito $16, and it was so so good. I got it take away, so they packed the salsa in a separate little container. I thoroughly enjoyed this burrito. The coffee I got was the fig leaf cream cold brew. The fig leaf smelled so good, but I think I would rather enjoy cold brew without heavy cream. I would come back! The server was really nice. He was smiling a lot. I saw a lot of people working on laptops and maybe spotted a few outlets here and there.

Published at a month ago

Delicious and staff was really nice but i think everything is overpriced.

Published at a month ago

Published at a month ago

Excellent pastries and cakes. I ordered a whole cake and it was beautifully made. (The outter layer did taste a little bit fridge like, but....it happens.) I ordered the breakfast plate. I dont think I would order it again, because they cook their bacon soft. I thought the first time was just a fluke, but this is the second time. Some people like it, I prefer mine evenly cooked with a little bit of crisp. I also ordered my eggs over medium and they were over hard . Baked goods are delicious

Published at a month ago

Published at 2 months ago

I walked six miles for the Doubting Thomas namesake burrito, and it was absolutely worth it! The burrito was huge, packed with flavor, and perfectly satisfying. The latte I had alongside it was spot-on. Unfortunately, I didn t get a chance to try their famous passionfruit dessert, but I ll definitely be back to explore more of their desserts and pastries. A great spot for anyone in LA looking for delicious food and a cozy vibe!

Published at 2 months ago

My favorite cafe. The food is excellent, love the coffee and baked goods. Had their frittata the other day and it was perfection. Try to mushroom bowl!!

Published at 2 months ago

Published at 2 months ago

The best burrito I ve had in LA. It s crazy

Published at 2 months ago

Great vibes but the food didn t quite hit. Passionfruit tart is good but a little too sweet, lomo saltado burrito was..okay

Published at 2 months ago

Published at 2 months ago

Hands down best brunch/lunch I have had in LA. Worth a line if there is one. Was even more impressed after reading about the head chef, her dedication to using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. We had a crispy tuna rice dish, the cast iron herbed chicken sandwich and a diplomat pastry (with mulberry). All superb. the coffee is really good too. I will note the lack of plentiful seating: on a Sat/Sunday its pretty hard to find a spot indoors and outdoors, lots of laptop surfers taking up spots I think. I also wish they were open for dinner but cest la vie.

Published at 2 months ago

The lomo saltado burrito was spectacular. The American coffee was not something spectacular but there was nothing to envy of others either. Good experience

Published at 2 months ago

Favorite coffee shop in LA. Best croissants and pastries hands down.

Published at 3 months ago

Doubting Thomas has always been my favorite cafe (adore their passion fruit pie and food), but the way they handled their Labor Day lunch rush honestly left a bad taste in my mouth. Implementing a no work policy in the middle of the day isn t fair to customers who have already paid with the expectation that they can enjoy their food and drink while getting things done. Start a lunch hours or holiday policy, or have a time limit on tables per item, fine, but don t shame your customers into leaving after the fact, especially when most hadn t even been there a full hour. I know cafes don t love laptop users, but they are consistent clientele that should be treated like other customers.

Published at 3 months ago

We dream about these breakfast burritos. They literally keep us up at night. Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs Food : 5/5 |

Published at 3 months ago

Overpriced crap

Published at 3 months ago

Overpriced breakfast and coffee in a neighborhood that has always been traditionally Filipino and Latin American. Featured on Eater LA, the article explains Historic Filipinotown and Rampart Village experiencing a boom of growth and attention. This is another coffee/pastry place marking up the prices in the local neighborhood trying to make profit as they werent able to find cheap leases because Echo Park, Silverlake, and the Arts District is too expensive for the restaurant. The establishment is modern and hip. Theres no dedicated parking and if youre trying to cross the street on Temple - the cars will not stop. Coffee is good and the pastries are incredible.

Published at 3 months ago

Published at 3 months ago

Give it to urself.

Published at 3 months ago

Lovely place. Even better breakfast food and coffee.

Published at 4 months ago

Doubting Thomas is subtle and effortless and therefore such a comforting environment to be in with no fuss. Of course you can get a good meal here but the real take away from this cafe is the pastry selection. This is by far one of the best pastry selections I have seen in the states. It s on par with more notable cafes pastry offerings that I have seen in London and Paris and elsewhere in Europe. Whoever the pastry chef is you should know that you are doing an incredible job and your work does not go unnoticed and it is an art that I know many others enjoy as well. I keep coming back for the pastries alone.

Published at 4 months ago

Doubting Thomas is a charming spot offering a delightful breakfast and lunch menu. The fresh, locally sourced ingredients shine through in every dish. A warm and inviting atmosphere completes the enjoyable dining experience.

Published at 4 months ago

Published at 4 months ago

Nice place to walk in and eat, but for drivers doing deliveries, employees they dont even put attention to it, i dont know if they like to serve local or walk in people , enlisted to deliveries, at least have the courtesy to look at the order on the driver app

Published at 4 months ago

Quite possibly of one the best breakfast burritos in L.A. also try their bakery goods, coffee! Lovely staff.

Published at 5 months ago

FOOD: Delicious sweets. Salads. SERVICE: Very friendly. AMBIENCE: Beautifully done. A bit noisy inside when its full.

Published at 5 months ago

I absolutely adore Doubting Thomas! Its my favorite neighborhood coffee shop, and I love it so much that I cant imagine living more than 10 minutes away from it. Their pastries and drinks are amazing, with the best dirty chai Ive ever had. They make their chai in-house, and its phenomenal. But what truly sets Doubting Thomas apart is their incredibly kind and welcoming staff. Matthew, in particular, is a gem. Hes always so friendly and takes the time to ask how you are, remembering personal details that make Doubting Thomas feel like a true community. As someone with allergies, I deeply appreciate how Matthew ensures theres no cross-contamination with my drink, using a separate napkin to grab my pastries. This level of care is rare and means a lot to me. If you ever visit, I hope you get the chance to meet Matthew. Hes the kindest person and will surely brighten your day! Dietary restrictions: One of the few bakeries I can eat at with a nut allergy. Also have gluten free and vegan options available!

Published at 5 months ago

Published at 5 months ago

Stopped by after a friend recommended this spot. I got the Chicken Katsu, the Simple Salad, and a slice of Earl Grey Chiffon Cake. Absolutely delicious! I ll definitely be back.

Published at 5 months ago

My son took me here for breakfast the other morning and I loved everything about it! The dirty chai was one of the best I ve ever had. The breakfast sandwich was so delicious! Everyone on staff that we came in contact with was so nice and so friendly. Before we left I grabbed a chocolate chip cookie and a slice of carrot cake. They were both good, but the carrot cake was delicious. I would buy the carrot cake over and over again.

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Doubting Thomas is honestly one of my favorite cafes in LA! The employees are super nice and fast, the coffee is great (though I wouldn t get the cold brew as a stand alone), and the food is delicious. Their pastries are also well done and are baked fresh every day. The space is a little small during busy hours, but they have outdoor seating! Parking is also a little hard. Overall, great cafe! Writing this from another cafe day dreaming about Doubting Thomas, wishing I d gone there instead

Published at 7 months ago

The food was amazing, LA vibes with Filipino heart

Published at 7 months ago

Stopped by after an intense workout this place hit the spot. I really loved the cold brew with the lavender cream. The Thomas breakfast was great, enjoyed the French omelette and the tomatoes (yum) while I cooled down from my hot yoga session. They also have some good looking pastries. Especially the passion fruit tart. Oh also ask what the seasonal citrus juice is- had the fresh squeezed tangerine. So. Good. Parking: Mondays and Tuesdays they have street cleaning in that neighborhood. 10am. Otherwise it seems like the rest of the week should be pretty straightforward.

Published at 7 months ago

tastes great, vibes are awful. didnt assume it was a race thing but after reading some other reviews it seems like this place does not like POC customers, wont be back

Published at 7 months ago

I think my corn beef hash was a little overcooked and overseasoned. Coffee is always amazing here.

Published at 7 months ago

Excellent vibe, food, and staff. One of my favorite places in LA.

Published at 8 months ago

You will love this place, especially when you need a break from your office. They dont mind if you take your laptop in and work while you eat. I dont do that, but I see a lot of people doing it at Doubting Thomas. They are only open for breakfast and lunch and their menu is geared toward that. This is woman owned -breakfast, brunch, lunch hideout. The staff is wonderful and seem to enjoy working there. They are very friendly and they are fast. You order from a counter and they will being you the most delicious meals. You will love it. You can sit in the dining room that has floor to ceiling windows or outside on Temple Street. It can get busy with lots of people eating and on their computers. There are plug ins everywhere. We are always inside so I dont know if the outdoor seating has plug ins. The menu has something for everyone. A vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or someone like me, a meat lover can and will find something they love. All of their food is fresh and locally sourced. They have the best eggs with the most yummy orange yokes. Just the best. The Thomas breakfast is great with wonderful bacon, eggs and a biscuit. Their avocado toast is amazing with smashed avocado, shallots, chive oil, lemon, radish all on sprouted rye. Amazing. For lunch try the pork belly rice bowl filled with pork, fresh from the market greens, champagne mustard, yummy house pickles, one sunny side up egg, and cilantro. It is magical. The coffee is perfect and never old tasting. It is just great. Their pastries are all out for display in a pastry case. They are all great. They also have fresh pies and cakes and that changes, but all are good. I would order a cake from them (you can on their website) but they are a tad pricey for my budget. The area is always clean and everyone is nice. Have fun.

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 9 months ago

Miss the good ole days when the line wasnt long, down the sidewalk. Knew it was coming though because DT is fantastic. Awesome breakfast burrito and really good coffee!

Published at 9 months ago

Published at 9 months ago

With all of the food choices, we have in Los Angeles, hands-down, Doubting Thomas is in a league of its own. This independent, woman owned -breakfast, brunch, lunch oasis has the best of all worlds; delicious food, friendly and warm staff and esthetically beautiful surroundings. You can either sit in the dining room that has floor to ceiling windows or outside on Temple under a covered patio. Ill probably post a lot of photos of the food Ive eaten over the years! The menu has something for everyone whether its vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or for pork belly or beef lovers. And the daily handmade desserts are not only mouthwateringly delicious for your stomach, but a feast for the eyes! The doubtless breakfast burrito you can order anytime, I especially like it and order it with a runny egg. Its made some of LAs best burritos list. If you want a vegetarian version there is one available. The tomatillo sauce along with the fermented veggies that come on the side are unforgettable. Simple salad is not simple at all, it is absolutely delicious and really an entire meal in itself. Kale salad has become a favorite of my out-of-town friends because it is so fresh and towering. The chef shops at the santa monica farmers market weekly and the care that she puts into choosing the produce is really apparent. Eggs always have the brightest orange yolks. I could go on and on about the food, but you can read about other choices and the other reviews! I love the fresh made berry iced teas and lemonades and often ask for an Arnold Palmer. Especially if Im not too too late and they havent run out of tea or lemonade! The fig leaf cold brew is also a favorite and everyone swears by the coffee. Im always amazed that the seating is always self regulating. Well, there may be a short line in front of the cash register. You can always seem to find a seat either at the bar facing Temple St, the communal table or the tables for two inside or out. As soon as you walk in, you are faced with 2 yards of pastries in a pastry case. ALWAYS ORDER A PASTRY, even if its to go! Passionfruit pie, banana, bread, banoffee pie, the cookies, the gorgeous cake for those who want something not too sweet. There is no table service though its always nice to be greeted by a friendly staff person who will take your order. Youll get a number to take to your table and a member of the staff will bring you your meal. Please TIP GENEROUSLY! Vegetarian options: All of the salads are vegetarian. The veggie burrito and veggie quesadilla as well as the mushroom rice bowl. Dietary restrictions: Doubting Thomas offers some for every one. If your gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian, there are lots of options and they can always leave some out if you ask. The chefs are very accommodating, and the staff is very knowledgeable on the ingredients in every offering. Parking: On Mondays and Tuesdays. It s a little harder to park on the street due to street cleaning but go afternoon the rest of the week including weekends. It s easy to park!

Published at 9 months ago

The cookies were particularly good

Published at 9 months ago

I just don t understand why in the restaurant with hundreds of customers you have only guys on the counter. Too long wait

Published at 9 months ago

Published at 9 months ago

*After my terrible experience I m seriously Doubting Thomas* Man I wanted to give them one star but the burritos were really good. I found this place in my list of best breakfast burritos, I can see why the burritos are great. The customer service was terrible. I have honestly never encountered such bad customer service. When I ordered I ordered two burritos and two coffees. I received on burrito and both my coffees. I wait for 15min thinking my other burrito would come out. Staff were very attentive to all the other customers but not me. Finally I ask about my second burrito, I was told I only ordered one even though my total can up to $45 I wasn t given a receipt so no proof on my end. I pay for the second burrito and wait another 15min. The lady who I am guessing was the manager walks past me several times never asking me what s going on. Although she ask many other people. She even allowed a customer to go behind the counter and take a pic with the coffee machine. I was also no offered cup holders or a carry out bag they basically handed me my stuff and were like leave. As you can see in the picture they never took my order card, so naturally I assumed my other burrito was coming. I was forced to pay for three burritos and only got two. I don t play the race card, but for some reason I feel like my race might have been the issue here. The burritos are great but I doubt I ll ever be back. I don t like to give my money to people who don t want it. Parking: Parking is street parking but it s kind of crowded. Wheelchair accessibility: Very wheelchair accessible

Published at 9 months ago

Dry scone but nice place for a coffee

Published at 10 months ago

I don t understand all the good reviews that this place gets. We went there a few months ago and it was a horrible experience. We ordered a variety of things - our bill came to $45 - and nothing we had was good. Even the latte that I ordered with oat milk was made with regular milk. I saw it but I didn t have the energy to argue with the hipster vibes going on there.. and the guy wasn t even purging the steam wand after each use. Parking is also horrible. So no I don t recommend the place and we will not go there again.

Published at 10 months ago

September of last year, I bought a matcha oat latte here, and the girl gave me straight milk. There wasnt enough matcha and I was very disappointed. Im sure the food is good but I had a busy day and I paid $6 for milk

Published at 10 months ago

Doubting Thomas never misses. I was so disappointed this time because I came late and they were out of the passion fruit pie, which I am passionate about! We love the house breakfast burrito, one of the best in LA, and tried the pastrami version which was incredible, though I prefer their house version. I tried the mushroom rice bowl and I think this might be my new favorite dish! The fermented hot sauce on the side was so flavorful and delicious and the oyster mushrooms were perfect. 10/10 will be back again and again.

Published at 10 months ago

Amazing desserts , best carrot cake in my Life

Published at 10 months ago

One of the best brunch spots in LA. Matcha is ceremonial grade & amazing. Food is incredible. I got the mushroom bowl and it was incredible. Everyone recommends the pastries which looked great & this is one of my new favorite spots in LA. Vegetarian options: Great for vegetarians Parking: Wasn t an issue Kid-friendliness: Great for kids Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible.

Published at 10 months ago

It was pretty good. Extremely overpriced when you consider the tiny portion size. The coffee was amazing though- I ll come back for that but not the food. Service was extremely friendly so that was nice.

Published at 10 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

If you re having doubts about this restaurant, try it yourself personally because everything is good.

Published at a year ago

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Published at a year ago

Delicious brunch options, both on the savory and the sweet side. Their baked goods are phenomenal as well. Slightly odd location / feels a bit out of place, but it seems to attract lots of people from far and wide.

Published at a year ago

One of the best brunches Ive had in LA. The pastrami may have been the best Ive ever had and thats including KATZ deli in NY. Tender and juicy, complex notes and Creative supplementary elements.

Published at a year ago

Absolutely delicious and the food came out fast! I got the pork belly rice bowl and it says it takes 20 minutes but I was there on a busy Sunday morning and it came out in less than 10. But I don t want to give false expectations!!! The bowl was delicious. My date got the breakfast burrito and it was top tier. I also spilled my iced tea all over my table and they immediately came to help clean it up and gave me a new one. I m so sorry about that and thank you very much!!!!!

Published at a year ago

The atmosphere and food were just perfect. The chai was really really good. I woke up thinking about it today. I ate the banofee. Unique combo and it works. The crust was so good I ate all the crumbs. I had a tiny piece left and packed it to go. I also had the pleasure of meeting Naomi the impressive owner. I ll definitely be back when I come to LA next.

Published at a year ago

I casually walked into a restaurant near the airbnb and the burritos turned out to be delicious Find a brunch place randomly then dis is the best burritos I ever had

Published at a year ago

OMG. I never saw Doubting Thomas and the day we went the food was amazingly delicious. The pork shoulder burrito was really good in flavors....I highly recommend this spot to grab a quick bite. I cant get enough of the delicious food . I just tried there New Chicken Sandwich and it was bomb diggity good. It always taste as good as the first time I dinned in with my husband. This place never gets old. I love how they introduce new pastries all the time. The food is still consistent in flavors

Published at a year ago

I still dream about the pistachio croissant and the heavenly good vegetarian burrito The only thing - but that is very personal - that could be better, was the music :) But the food, my god <3

Published at a year ago

This place was recommend by multiple friends and it absolutely lives up to the hype All the food is designed and made so intentionally and it shows. My partner LOVED the Doubtless Breakfast Burrito, passion fruit pie, chocolate banana bread, and the matcha I adored my vegan burrito and the biscuit and fresh jam was a delightful surprise, but all the pastries and cakes are amazing Vegetarian options: They had vegan and veggie options that are clearly labeled!

Published at a year ago

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Good breakfast but thing to point out the staff waits for you to ask them to clean the table and i explicitly asked about if my order has any pork, ham or bacon because it is prohibited in my religion and almost ate it :/

Published at a year ago

Very clean and modern breakfast joint/coffee shop. The pastries look next level; the breakfast burrito was delicious! Solid Yukon Smashed Potatoes

Published at a year ago

A hidden gem in LA. Taste and quality of pastries are beyond my expectation. Cozy place and good vibe with staff. Coming back to hangout with friends.

Published at a year ago

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Delish

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Mushroom bowl was good! Also, very reasonably priced with large portions. Arnold Palmer was good too.

Published at a year ago

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This place does NOT disappoint. The doubtless breakfast burrito is the singular best burrito Ive ever had. The chocolate rye cake with nectarines will haunt my dreams until I get to eat it again it was THAT good.

Published at a year ago

10/10 would recommend this spot. Have been dozens of times and never disappointed, from the drinks to the food, the service and beyond. We love

Published at a year ago

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I am so glad I stopped in to doubting Thomas. The chai was one of the best I ve ever had. The burritos were great, and the atmosphere was great, the people were fantastic.

Published at a year ago

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Absolutely delicious. I had a pain au chocolat and pork belly rice bowl, both stunningly flavorful. Everything from the texture to the presentation was perfectly executed. The produce taste fresh, and so do the pastries. I can t recommend this place enough! (+ bonus points for the service, water fountain, and atmosphere!)

Published at a year ago

I used to love this place, come ones a week, today so sad the coffee was watery, I asked for my usual avocado toast with added two sunny eggs on top. My avocado toast have a tiny film of avocado under the two eggs and the bread flavor overpowered the dish as I couldn t taste the avocado it all. In top of everything I add my usual 20 percent tip for dropping my food. Which I never minded as the coffee and food were worthy. No today, hope someone put attention so you ll not lost loyal customers. Thanks and Best!

Published at a year ago

One of the best breakfasts I ve had. You can see them cooking and baking. My kind of place- vegan options and outside seating. Parking is tricky as usual in LA.

Published at a year ago

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I got their staple burrito. Looks small, but it s filling, at least mine was. There was a lot of pork in there, which I think made up for the bulk of the cost of the burrito. It lacked salt and any sort of secret sauce. I don t know if it s meant to be this way or if they just ran out and said whatevs

Published at a year ago

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wow, i was not expecting this place to be this good cause i so randomly picked it to have a quick bite before work. first off the coffee (drip) was amazing. we also had the bacon sandy, yukon potatoes and the pancakes and all were so delish!!! definitely coming back.

Published at a year ago

I got the biscuits and gravy and they were super yummy. I also got the blueberry lemonade and it was amazing.

Published at a year ago

Excellent!!!! So so so so so good.

Published at a year ago

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saw dave franco here. Burrito was good too

Published at a year ago

Honestly .. the best croissant I think I ve ever had. Delightful & delicious.

Published at a year ago

This cafe is a hidden gem in Los Angeles! Everything tastes good! Owner Naomi is a Master Chef!Open 7 to 4 Monday- Friday, 7:30 to 4 Saturday- Sunday! On the corner of Temple and Carondelet St.

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Service was bad, employee had an attitude.

Published at a year ago

no doubt

Published at a year ago

Is a great Guy anytime hes smiling so helpfully. And good prices after all...

Published at a year ago

A bit noisy on the weekends, but overall a really nice cafe with plenty of natural lighting (large windows), good seatings, and outlets! Food is also pretty good and latte with vanilla bean syrup is BOMB!!

Published at a year ago

Best egg sandwich in town!!

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That muddy chai was a nice surprise. The danish was phenomenal. I never had one that was so flaky, buttery, and the perfect crisp to softness ratio. Cant wait to explore the rest of the menu (food and drinks).

Published at a year ago

After much hype, I decided to try this spot. Unfortunately, I had a terrible experience. The service to start was ok, I got my coffee pretty soon after I ordered. When I got my veggie burrito, it looked great from the outside. But it was pretty soft overall, so I didn t notice until I was almost finished with the first half when I saw slimy egg white slide out in a string into a pool on the plate. I know how to make a sunny side egg and this was clearly not cooked properly, the top of the egg white should still be set (white, not clear) with the egg yolk runny. I was really grossed out by the texture and upset because it wasn t a sunny egg. I was going to leave, but I felt they should know these eggs aren t getting cooked properly. One of their employees tried to tell me well it s a pork belly burrito (which in the menu doesn t appear to include eggs?), and I had to confirm it was indeed a veggie burrito. Very disappointing to have to explain myself after showing them the pool of albumen on the plate. They then offered to recook and or refund, but it definitely didn t feel genuine or that they were sorry so I told them to just please cook their eggs for their next customers. Could hear them laughing at that as I walked out, which was unbelievably rude. I would have totally have come another time or tried something else if it weren t for the way they handled it, definitely didn t feel good to experience. Please do better.

Published at a year ago

Who puts braised pork in a breakfast burrito? GENIUSES. Also, the coffee and pastries were out of this world! The world does not have enough exclamation marks to convey my feelings about this place.

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i ordered 5 different dishes and they were all a 10/10. incredible spot! coffee is nutty and rich but the matcha is a little bitter. nonetheless, highly recommend!

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Great brunch spot. Excellent customer service. Amazing food. Worth every penny but prices are in the $$ range so budget eaters are encouraged to come prepared. Great selection of baked goods too. Flavors are unique and the menu is really well designed. The ambiance is great. I recommend the veggie quesadilla (its amongst one of the popular items). Will return for more

Published at a year ago

Loved it! Cute place, quesadillas were yum, decent coffee. Went on Fri, 10AM, almost all tables were taken. Food

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Super cute LA cafe in the filipinotown area!! Came here for lunch with a friend and I was really satisfied with the presentation of the food. I got the pork belly rice bowl, which came with brown rice and the pork belly meat was really good. The lettuce was in chunks and not cut up which I thought was interesting for convenience I think I would ve preferred it cut up into smaller pieces but it wasn t a big deal! I had the iced matcha latte with almond milk it was alright, average matcha latte and more on the watery side. It may have been because I chose almond milk instead of oat milk though. My friend had the breakfast dish which she liked and an extra hot matcha latte with oat milk. We got the chocolate banana bread which was sweet and good, and the banoff (I think that s how they spelt it) which looks like tiramisu but it s a seasonal special where you can only get it at this time. It s all cream on top with banana and a sweet caramel glazed tart bottom I think regular tiramisu tastes a lot better, not the biggest fan of it & it was super sweet so just kept making you want more. I really liked the seating here - there s outdoor and indoor and the architecture of it was good. Ample street parking around the block. It doesn t feel like the safest place to meander and walk around but the cafe itself is good. It s a great neighborhood gem / local gem type of place!! The servers / barista were super kind and gentle which I appreciated. Service was fast too. Good Customer service always makes a place shine. Overall great place to grab pastries and coffee and quick lunch!!

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I got a latte with oatmilk and their house orange/cinnamon/vanilla syrup which was amazing. Its a must try!

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Fresh, fun, flat white. What else do you need? Cozy spot with indoor and sidewalk seating, delicious pastries, excellent barista, quality ingredients.

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Doubting Thomas is an interesting name for a cafe. I have no doubt about this though: it is an exciting place to get pastries and breakfasts. I visited Doubting Thomas on several occasions and always find something nice to try. I started with the croissants as always. In fact, even though the cafe opens at 7am, the butter croissant wasnt available until around 8am during that visit. But then of course it is served fresh off the oven. Its not the flakiest or crunchiest croissant I had, but the fresh warmth elevated the experience, plus the big portion and the simmering golden layers, I think its worth the wait. When it comes to chocolate croissants, freshness means melted chocolate filling and I absolutely loved it. The ham and cheese croissant, however, was underwhelming. One other croissant I had was an almond croissant with passion fruit filling. The filling overflowed and created a little cascade as I pressed the croissant for the bite, what a delicious mess! Doubting Thomas pastry offering usually features a pie of the week. I especially enjoyed the banoffee pie. Its cream is light and its sweetness is subtle, yet combined with banana, cocoa, and caramel, it is a divine treat. I had it for breakfast and had no guilt about it. While I was there mostly to get pastries, I did try the breakfast sandy (homemade biscuit, sunny egg, sausage, cheddar, arugula, mayonnaise) and enjoyed the fresh ingredients and delicate presentation. Their food menu is rather extensive: toasts, burritos, pancakes, salads, even chicken katsu! For some items, maybe a bit expensive too.

Published at a year ago

Unbelievable this place is incredible. Love watching them making everything right in front of you. Definitely get some cake don t short yourself here. The coffee is creamy and delish can t wait to try our burrito!

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Chai ,burritos really delicious

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This place has delicious food and the ambiance is great. A must for anyone who is looking for an alternative breakfast experience. Their pastries are unique and awesome tasting. Dont miss out on those! I generally highly recommend this place. This being said, I would recommend the manager to reconsider how to handle the cashier situation. We ordered our food and had waited in a busy line until it was our turn. After sitting down, I decided that it would be nice to get a warm drink, but I was told that I had to wait in line again to get my item. Certainly not what I want to do after already having waited in line the first time. Ringing up an extra item on the side should not be such a big deal. Chipotle does this all the time with Chips& Guac... I recommend to visitors to kow what you order when in line the first time, unless you want to wait multiple times in long lines.

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Comfortable cafe with good quality ingredients and breakfast/lunch offerings with even better desserts/pastries, those with a sweet tooth you will not be disappointed. Coffee is good too

Published at a year ago

Really delicious veggie breakfast burrito. Eggs in the burrito were cooked just right - runny but not too runny, wasn t a mess to eat! Espresso was top notch as well. I ll be back next time I m in town.

Published at 2 years ago

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Staff is super friendly and chill, great relaxing vibe! Food was amazing and the pastry all looked so tasty! Id say the only thing I was a bit annoyed by is the surroundings. People kept trying to talk to me when I was walking from where I parked, very uncomfortable and a bit scary. But once I got there everything was truly amazing.

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The main bummer about this place is the slow service. Dont come here if youre in a hurry or cant stand for long periods of time. Really great croissants, however.

Published at 2 years ago

The best little cafe for miles.

Published at 2 years ago

Excellent place

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Very good.

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Everything is unexpected and delicious. All the food on the menu is incredible, baked goods are mind blowing, and staff are friendly! My favorite coffee shop in LA

Published at 2 years ago

Fantastic food and coffee. Busy with a hip LA vibe.

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The food is great and the space is large with indoor and outdoor options. Street parking. Service is pleasant and its very neighborly so dont expect turnover and efficiency. Just leisurely. My only issue is there is a huge fly issue in their pastry case.

Published at 2 years ago

Came to try a new brunch spot... got the doubtless breakfast burrito with braised prok shoulder, white cheddar, potatoes, smoked chili, cilantro, onion, sunny farm eggs, tomatillo salsa, served with onions and a slice of habanero salsa... the breakfast burrito was very flavorful, pork shoulder was tender and the habanero slice and onions on the side provided a nice crunch and kick... the croissant was flaky on the outside and fluffy soft and buttery on the inside... the passion fruit pie with Graham cracker macadamia crust was served with whipped cream and fresh passionfruit... I really enjoyed my meal here... they gave us a free coffee for my moms birthday... highly recommend the food and friendly service...

Published at 2 years ago

Got the pork belly bowl and it was pretty good, Ive heard the biscuits and gravy are good as well. Will have to try that next time.

Published at 2 years ago

Went twice in one week because I couldn t stop thinking about the Fig Leaf cold brew. I had the quesadilla with short rib on my first visit and the biscuits and gravy on my second visit. Both were delicious. I d also recommend the tangerine roll - kind of a panettone flavor profile in a cinnamon roll shape. Expect to pay roughly $20 for meal and beverage, and be sure to ask for silverware when you order. There is outdoor and indoor seating - first come first serve. Dog friendly and an interesting atmosphere. Would definitely come back.

Published at 2 years ago

I don t know Thomas or why you d doubt him. However, there is zero doubt that Doubting Thomas serves delicious brunch fare! Great croissants (and an ever better Croissandwich) Amazing Brussels sprouts 1pm arrival is too late to try their famous pastries :(

Published at 2 years ago

I was really looking forward in trying this place out. I ordered an espresso old fashion and was a very enjoyable drink until I realized I was chewing on a fly. I thought it was the wedge of orange, and boy was I terribly wrong. It was a very unpleasant experience and I truly hope this doesn t happen to anyone else.

Published at 2 years ago

Poor quality and overpriced. Im usually getting pandesal and turo turo next door but decided to try DT out. Had a $17 rice bowl, a dry carrot cake, and a cortado made like a latte. Jesus. I dont know why I thought this would be worthwhile. I am embarrassed for the folks that reviewed Doubting Thomas positively. If you cant stomach the thought of supporting existing neighborhood businesses... well, obviously this place is your jam.

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Pastries galore! Creative delicious gorgeous Pleasant ambience with friendly and attentive staff. Love coming here! On a more general note, I believe the era of charging extra for non dairy milks is over and customers should not be penalized for making a more environmentally sustainable and animal friendly choice. I would love to see DT help pioneer this change, as it feels in keeping with its progressive vibes! P.s. the key lime pie is the best I ve ever had!

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Great breakfast burritos and pork belly burrito. Coffee was great too. Great deal for the price

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Morning and brunch times can be busy. There will be a line, but the line goes by fast. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Parking is street parking, that is not hard to find in the residential area. Pastries are delicious! I am not sure if it is seasonal, but the passion fruit tart is to die for! Perfect mix of sweet and tart. The breakfast burritos are also large and filling. Vibe is very casual, and perfect to meet up with a group of friends.

Published at 2 years ago

Cute cafe, indoor & outdoor seating, yummy veggie breakfast burrito and veggie quesadilla!

Published at 2 years ago

Love this place. Tasty fusion mexican food. You gotta try their doubtless quesadilla! They are doubtless amazing

Published at 2 years ago

If I could give it a zero I honestly would. I ordered a sandwich and a cold brew coffee for dine in. I waited 30 minutes before asking what happened to my order and to just make it to go. One worker went to the kitchen grabbed my food and gave it to me but I also told him I didn t get my cold brew with milk. He proceeded to put cold brew in the cup, it over flowed THEN WIPED MY CUP WITH THE SAME RAG THEY USE TO WIPE THE COUNTER. The coffee is trash. This place is already WAY OVERPRICED with slow service. What a way to ruin a breakfast run. Worst $20 I ve ever spent. Go to McDonalds or something. Oh and here s a picture of their bacon sandwich, does it look appetizing?

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The breakfast burrito was next level - it came with 2 salsas, both of which left my mouth on fire in the best way. Definitely going back!

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What an absolute gem this place is. The food is out of this world, and don t get me started on the pastries.. insanely delicious. The service was fast and friendly, and we really enjoyed working here. Great atmosphere, delicious bites, and of course- excellent coffee. If I lived in LA, I would be here every week.

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Bad Service, Over Charging, Slow Service! . . .

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great food and best coffee in the neighborhood

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The veggie breakfast burrito is 10/10. Pastry selection is awesome unique and delicious. Staff is great. Vibes are on point. Def a favorite spot!

Published at 2 years ago

I ordered the chicken salad sandwich. Fresh as can be, the homemade hot sauce was amazing. I ll be back!

Published at 2 years ago

Very nice industrial interior. The pork belly rice bowl was excellent! The mocha was very good although it was a little too sweet for my taste

Published at 2 years ago

A little pricey but worth every penny. Hands down the best flat white (coffee) I ve EVER had. Their doubtless burrito has the perfect blend of ingredients - none overpowering the other. Their pork shoulder is lean (I didn t bite into fat), tender and perfectly seasoned. Great service and ambiance. Plus, dogs are allowed :)

Published at 2 years ago

Phenomenal!!!!!!!! A dream come true to finally visit this amazing cafe that I follow on social media. Everything was so fresh and delicious (and yes, it is as good as it looks on social media). I had the Thomas breakfast and the eggs both look out of this world and taste the same way. The most beautiful yolks ever!!! My iced Matcha was made to perfection. Their jam is so divine that I could eat it with a spoon out of a jar. Cookies, carrot cake and banana bread - all so amazing. The owner and team are lovely. I appreciate the care they take to source from local farms and create dishes that mirror each seasons produce. So good!!!! A tip: get there early in the day as the baked goods do sell quickly.

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One of the best places to grab lunch/brunch. The food and pastries are exceptional. Whenever I bring friends here they love it!

Published at 2 years ago

One of the most overrated places I ve ever been. The food is ok, nothing on the menu is great. Anything off the grill is going to come with a half inch layer of grease & you can get 10x better coffee down the street at any of the Cuban or Filipino cafés (also wayyy cheaper). Let s be honest, the expensive price you pay here is because of the high end cafe feel and to be surrounded by the hipster/artsy folk who s parents can t quite support a silverlake apartment but still want to feel like the main character of their new LA lives. These are the same people that protested the mass cleaning of echo park homeless but are too busy gentrifying everything else they won t walk 200 ft to support actual local businesses and authentically good coffee/food.

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Aa

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Very clean bathrooms. Total lifesaver.

Published at 2 years ago

Delicious burrito, pancakes and coffee.

Published at 2 years ago

A Christian carnist cafe located on a busy Los Angeles street behind a bus stop in Filipinotown. Even though the grills stay loaded up with dead animals, some of the baked goods sometimes come in vegan and/or gluten free options. You can often find people mingling or studying in their indoor or outdoor spaces. The staff is nice and the bathrooms are fairly clean, but the matcha and chai are pre-mixed.

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Excellent coffee

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The Chicken Katsu is the !!

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The food is pretty to look at but extremely mediocre. Not very flavorful, the coffee is weak and watered-down. Eggs were extremely undercooked and food came out cold, twice. The pastries are the only good thing about this place. If you want instagram pictures come here, if you want good food, stay away

Published at 2 years ago

Great experience. Amazing food. Quick service.

Published at 2 years ago

they bake all pastries in house. the kale salad has fermented meyer lemon juice. the seating outside is loud, right by the road, the pedestrians and their dogs are cute.

Published at 2 years ago

The croissant is not good. Their breads with pesto sauce, cheese and tomatoes are delicious. Tea is good too. Cleanliness is given importance.

Published at 2 years ago

I almost dont want to write this because I fear the word will get out even further. I love DT so much. Incredible people, wonderful drinks and the food is upsettingly good. Ive never had croissants this good anywhere else in the US.

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Good food, coffee and service.

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Visited for the first time to get an espresso drink and I was very impressed with the quality of my iced mocha and the care that went into making it. Espresso is strong, authentic and made by an authentic Italian espresso machine. Bakery items are fantastic as well. Try the croissants and cakes that are baked fresh each day. I will definitely be back!

Published at 2 years ago

Great choice for snack, coffee , light breakfast.

Published at 2 years ago

One of my favorite cafes in LA. Absolutely wonderful pastries, coffee and such a wonderful lunch menu. The chicken salad sandwich was the best thing Ive ever eaten. The owner is a gem and the entire staff is friendly and welcoming. Definitely stop in here, even if its just to pick up a quick coffee.

Published at 2 years ago

Incredible food and drink. The hibiscus iced tea was to die for. While choosing what to order, staff pulled out a tray of croissants and audibly exclaimed how incredible they looked... And as a French Canadian whos eaten LOTS of croissant... THEY WERE INDEED BREATH TAKING. Resulting croissant sandwich was to die for.

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Whoa you walk I. To this bright cheery and place and the first thing I notice is how clean it is and then I see the amazing pastries !!! I order the Thomas breakfast and with coffee 20 bucks and it taste like the just made it from the farm to me. Crispy not burnt bacon scrambled eggs ( with cheese) and a tiny biscuit !!! Salad was a nice round and the tomato Dee lish

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