Square One Dining

At Square One Dining, we believe the highest quality meals come from the freshest local ingredients. By taking care in sourcing our ingredients, we hope to connect our customers, purveyors, and staff through the most basic of human needs: food.

8 / 10
318
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  • Phone

    (323) 661-1109

  • Website

    squareonedining.com

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  • Type

    Breakfast Spot

Address

4854 Fountain Ave (at Vermont Ave) Los Angeles , CA 90029 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Comments / 111


Keywords:

French toast coffee pancakes grits eggs outdoor seating migas casual sandwiches cute bacon trendy oatmeal lemonade mint iced tea desserts fruit salads big portions meats
LAist

The service is homey , the menu is robust, and Instagramming your plate still feels gauche here. Do I have to wait 30-45 minutes for a table on the weekends? Yes. But I'll take that as a good sign. Read more

Eater

Expert eggs benedict (smoked salmon is an option), terrific omelets , steel-cut oatmeal , and grits . There's also Intelligentsia coffee to boot. Read more

William Pomerantz

Excellent service . When our excited toddler accidentally knocked over a coffee , the servers immediately helped clean it up, and replaced the beverage—with adorable animal art in the foam of the drink

Michelle Arnaiz-Dela Rosa

We had the banana citrus caramel brioche French toast and the chorizo baked egg ... They were so good! I'm not a breakfast food kind of person but I loved this place.

Christopher ONeill

There were sounds made while eating the Portabelo Egg Benedict , Bacon Caramel Pancakes and Banana Citrus French Toast that are usually reserved for the privacy of my own home. I need cigarette. DIEM

LA Weekly

The most unexpected find: the fruit bowl , which lives up to Square One's seasonal and organic ethos with plump fruits actually in season.. Read more

Nina Marie

Quick & good food. Pancakes are sweet & fluffy, mocha was perfect, fresh squeezed OJ & more! 4 of us went all different dishes & all satisfied. Ps u can bring your own champagne too :)

Anastasia Panina

Very tasty food and big portions ! Best pancakes and salmon with shirred eggs ???? Everybody need to have a breakfast here!????????????????♥️

LA Weekly

The view of the Scientology building across the street, so cartoonishly blue and unconvincingly imposing that it looks like it should have co-starred in Starship Troopers, is a bonus. Read more

Brandon H

Great breakfast spot . It's a hidden gem nestled in the shadow of the Scientology building . Rotating seasonal dishes are great. Try the fresh squeezed juices .

Los Angeles

Start with stone-ground grits , then pancakes or French toast , available with hot or cold toppings which rotate seasonally. Baked egg dishes are hearty!

Ricardo Yeowart

Outstanding stuff. Catered perfectly well for vegans and non vegans alike. Good coffee too.

Anthony Cheng

Their brioche French toast with banana citrus caramel is absolutely to die for. I can't stress enough. Get it!!!

Mohammed ????

Garlic chicken omelet was good choice, black coffee one of the best that i have ever taste

Bobby Kennedy

Great little cafe with a cute outdoor dining area in back. Lots of tasty breakfast dishes . Their chorizo is amazing.

Ann Kudriavtseva

There is the best place for breakfast . All dishes is very tasty and coffee is great

Mark Williams

Best French Toast I've had in my life, get it with all the fixins ie w/bourbon-pecan topping and vanilla whipped cream . Angelinos don't wake up early so if you get there before 10 wait won't be long

Maina Khoja

I tried their French toast and heuvos rancheros , both were good!

LA Weekly

It is hard to go wrong with bacon , but Square One, a cheerful, brightly painted breakfast place in the L. Ron Hubbard district of East Hollywood, may have the city 's best... Read more

Peter Kooiman

I ordered the chickadee China and the waiter totally knew that meant the Chinese Chicken Salad . Yes! ????

Christine Lee

It doesn't seem like a breakfast sandwich would be tough but this place does it beautifully. Fluffy, scrambled eggs , thick strips of bacon , frise , and aioli make a simple but awesome breakfast

Kats Quintanilla

I use to work here as a host! So people are friendly the waitress etc. Although saturday n Sunday around 12pm there can be a longggg wait now it is better to get there early ! FOOd Is GREAt:) YUmMy

Karl H.

Top three must-eats: French toast , chorizo omelet (w/ grits ), & migas tacos . All w/ the Intelligentsia coffee , of course.

Dennis Loquet

Best breakfast we had in LA. More expensive than the usual diners but way better quality.

Miriam Ritchie

The egg 's Benedict is the perfect cure for a Sunday hangover. But be ready to wait! Sunday brunch is popular and they don't take reservations .

Eric Breese

Cold-brew coffee paired with the Migas Tacos is a phenomenal way to start the day.

Daniela G

The little treasure of the neighborhood ! Parking can be tricky but their eggs and vanilla latte are well worth it!

Angela Leus

Fav brunch place in all of LA. They use organic/local/small farm produce and all meat is hormone free. Even the fruit bowl is amazing (figs , persimmons, mangos , etc.)

Jeremiah Newton

Steak and eggs so good! Also gluten free pancake is on point!

Roger Ma

The French toast is a must have!

Gillian

The baked egg dish with greens and grits is some southern-inspired perfection. Just try not to make contact with the Scientologists. Read more

Patricia Yuen

The pear add on to the french toast is amazing. Best applewood smoked bacon EVER - 2 huge thick pieces (it'll blow your mind), everything is so fresh!

Lynda Vuong

Make room for french toast - fluffy, warm, with a good taste of custard

Michael Villar

I don't always eat breakfast . But when I do, I like to eat at Square One!

Argelys Oriach

Yummy spicy beef hash eggs benedict .

Anthony Lagasca

They have a great outdoor patio in the back. Great ambiance and friendly and attentive service .

Charlie Aispuro

Great food and long lines . Early birds get to eat and enjoy the rest of their day.

Tarah Feinberg

Breakfast quesadilla with eggs , squash blossoms , jalepenos & cheddar . It was a special, but they have similar dishes regularly.

Ian Hooper

Cheddar bacon grits are unreal. A must for every order.

Bianca Lo

French toast with banana citrus caramel is worth every calorie

Val

Great latte , tasty oatmeal and French toasts . Orange juice isn't so good

Charlotte Andersson

Best coffee I've had since I arrived in the U.S. two weeks ago!

Will Danner

French toast . Benedicts. Everything is amazing!

Jon Romero

Try the chicken omelette with thyme . Try it. Now.

Jesse

Everything is delicious and everyone is nice.

Kitty L

Order an iced coffee when you put your name on the list- you can drink it outside while you wait!

Jean Condelli-Meadows

The omelettes are excellent

Alodie Duante

Suggest getting fresh squeezed OJ and french toast with banana citrus caramel :)

Yu Wang

great for havimg side salad choive!

Geri C

Don't even think about getting anything else but the French Toast ... with figs hazelnuts and vanilla cream .

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