Jilly Bites

    24 Oct 2010

    Joey’s Cafe 

    Such the best neighborhood yummy spot!  Located in West Hollywood on the corner of Santa Monica and Sweetzer, Joey’s Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants to go to.  Everything I’ve ever ordered is fantastic; for breakfast try the Sunrise Sandwich (a croissant filled with eggs, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato with mixed fruit or potatoes on the side) or Joey’s Famous Omelets.  I’m a creature of habit in regards to what I love there for lunch and my all time staple is their Spinach Salad (mixed with grilled green apples, raisons, goat cheese crumbles, sliced almonds and balsamic vinaigrette), but also try their Chicken Fingers and Fries (sooooo good!!), Veggie Burger and Sweet Potato Fries or the mouth-watering Grilled Vegetarian Goat Cheese Melt on soft focaccia bread.  

    But what keeps me coming back again and again is their Iced Cappuccino.  Something about how they make the foam is just exquisite!  And truly, you go to Joey’s and you feel like you’re home.  There are doggies outside with their owners, the staff is always super sweet, everyone who comes into Joey’s is friendly and the food is fresh and fabulous! 

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    16 Jul 2010

    Neighborhood Hollywood Glamour

    When I first came across the dear Cafe Audrey, I giggled in delight that there was a coffee destination such as this one in my neighborhood!  Delicious sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries, and beverages are served here from extremely friendly staff amidst beautiful black and white decor; all an homage to the exquisite Audrey Hepburn.  With Ms. Hepburn as inspiration, how could you go wrong?  (Hint**You can’t!!) 

    First off, the coffee is robust, nutty and smooth.  Then, if you’re hungry, pick one of their many options; I love the Roasted Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Panini (it’s goat cheese!  My favorite!), the Curry Tuna Melt, or the Turkey and Swiss Panini (hold the onions and tomatoes for me, please!), and almost everything on their breakfast menu.  Many of the breakfast items are made with croissants, what a yummy way to start the day!  And according to their website, Cafe Audrey offers a happy hour from 3-6 where for $2 you can buy a cookie and their house coffee with free refills! Recessionista, am I! (=

    Cafe Audrey also offers free WiFi (YES!) and incredibly comfy tables and chairs, in the classy black and white style (with accents of red thrown in) that are filled with patrons.  In addition to being a divine hot spot, Cafe Audrey supports local musicians by hosting live music events.  Cafe Audrey is more than just a scrumptious cafe, it’s part of the community.  In a city as large and superficial as Hollywood, it’s a refreshing mini-vacation to relax in a welcoming niche like Cafe Audrey.  

    **Note from me! I couldn’t help but also be reminded of my dear grandma while here at Cafe Audrey.  My grandma’s name was also Audrey and she loved coffee like I love coffee.  Must have gotten it from her.  She was beautiful, feisty and classy.  I’ll hunt down a photo and post it so you can see. (-: