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ZipPicks Awards
Best Date Night Steakhouse in Los Feliz
Best Brunch in Los Feliz
Best Breakfast in Los Feliz
Master Critic Review
Loupiotte Kitchen
8.1
Charming French bistro with sidewalk cafe vibe serves excellent steak frites alongside breakfast favorites and vegetable-driven dishes. Co-owners from Paris bring authentic technique to California produce, creating intimate date-night atmosphere with wicker chairs, candlelight, and natural wines from 9am through evening service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Frites with Béarnaise, Creamy Scrambled Eggs, Quiche with Market Vegetables
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 8.5
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Platonic ideal French cafe with perfectly executed steak frites and organic ethos
Who should go: Francophiles, vegetable lovers, couples seeking European romance
When to visit: Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, sidewalk seating for sunset dining
What to order: Steak frites, soft scrambled eggs if brunch, seasonal quiche
Insider tip: Portion of pastry sales donated monthly to LA charities
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking on Vermont Ave and surrounding streets - generally available but requires circling. Arrive 10 min early for dinner service.
Dress code: Casual chic - jeans and nice top work perfectly, fits the Parisian sidewalk cafe vibe
Noise level: Intimate and conversational - perfect for hearing your date, though sidewalk seating has ambient street sounds
Weekend wait: 30-45 min without reservation Friday-Sunday, reservations strongly recommended
Weekday lunch: Minimal wait Tuesday-Thursday, walk-ins usually accommodated within 10-15 min
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Excellent - vegetable-forward menu with seasonal quiche, market salads, and rotating vegetable plates
Vegan options: Moderate - 3-4 options available, can modify several dishes with advance notice
Gluten-free options: Limited but available - can modify some dishes, best to call ahead for brunch items
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Absolutely yes - intimate candlelit setting, sidewalk seating provides natural conversation flow, and mid-range pricing ($50-70 per person) hits the sweet spot between impressive and approachable. The European vibe creates romance without trying too hard.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Weekday brunch and lunch usually accommodate walk-ins within 15 minutes. Dinner service (especially Thu-Sun) fills up - make a reservation or arrive right at 5:30pm opening. Bar seating available first-come for solo diners and couples.
Is it kid-friendly? Brunch is family-friendly with scrambled eggs and pastries kids enjoy. Dinner leans romantic and intimate - better for date nights or adult gatherings. No kids menu but kitchen accommodates simple requests.
What's the scene like? Sophisticated but unpretentious - Los Feliz creatives, couples on anniversaries, and Francophile regulars. Sidewalk seating gives European cafe-watching energy, inside feels like a Parisian neighborhood bistro.
How long does dinner take? Plan 90 minutes for relaxed dinner service - French pace not rushed. Perfect for lingering over natural wine. Can request faster service if needed but atmosphere encourages savoring.
Best For
Better for: Authentic French technique with California ingredients, intimate sidewalk ambiance, vegetable-focused options beyond salads, natural wine selection, and consistent execution across all dayparts. Nails the neighborhood bistro feeling better than more formal French spots.
Consider Alternatives If: You want a scene-y steakhouse with big booths and cocktails, need extensive gluten-free options, prefer traditional American breakfast over European style, or want a quick meal - this place rewards lingering and appreciating French bistro pace.
Hours
Monday9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday9am - 2:30pm
Wednesday9am - 2:30pm
Thursday9am - 2:30pm
Friday9am - 2:30pm
Saturday9am - 2:30pm
Sunday9am - 2:30pm