10 Best Cafes You Must Try In Glendale, California

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The food scene in Glendale is a blend of cuisines from nearly all corners of the world. Whether you are looking for Middle Eastern-inspired cuisines, or you want to indulge in Mediterranean foods, you can trust that Glendale has a restaurant focusing on those specific food types. Eating out at the café is a great way to appreciate this incredible diversity, though most people in LA never seem to realize it and they have no motivation to explore the food scenes. To treat yourself to a great dining experience, scroll down for a brief description of some of the best cafes you must try in Glendale, California.

1. Regent Coffee

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Posted by Regent Coffee - Specialty Coffee on Wednesday, 14 August 2019

If you are looking for the right café for an immersive coffee drinking experience, then make a stop at 249 N Brand Boulevard at the Regent Coffee Roasters and Brew Bar. Think of it as a hip hangout serving the best craft coffee drinks made for house-roasted beans and brewed with the best brewing gear in the market. The ambiance is always cool and further accentuated by a professional staff who knows all there is to know about coffee.

Regent Coffee

Address: 249 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, United States

Website: Regent Coffee

Opening hours: 7am - 5pm (daily)

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2. V Boulevard Café

Posted by V Boulevard Cafe on Thursday, 2 February 2017

V Boulevard Café has the ambiance and the quality of service you will need to have a great dining experience. It is a family-friendly establishment with a rich menu that will cater to the dining needs of all members of the family, including both the elderly and the younger kids. Their menu features taco lunches, over 10 different sandwiches, burgers, omelets, and many others. If you want to have a good experience in this café, be sure to visit on an empty stomach.

V Boulevard Cafe

Address: 1608 Victory Blvd A, Glendale, CA 91201, United States

Website: V Boulevard Cafe

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 7am - 3pm; Sat - Sun: 8am - 2pm

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3. Little Ground Café

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Little Ground Café has a low-key feel just as its name connotes, but this is the exact opposite of what awaits you once you step through its doors. It is a typical coffee shop, with the ambiance, décor, and menu all working harmoniously to give an incredible dining experience. Though not a big space, or an incredibly popular joint, it has got it right when it comes to good coffee, baked goods, and delicious sandwiches. You can walk in for breakfast for their spinach and cheese quiche, or you can check them out at lunchtime and try out their turkey sandwich with garlic aioli, or simply walk in at any time and order any of their more than 15 brews.

Little Ground Cafe

Address: 1450 Flower St, Glendale, CA 91201

Website: Little Ground Cafe

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 7am - 4pm (closed on Sat & Sun)

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4. Urartu Coffee

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Posted by Urartu Coffee on Friday, 12 July 2019

Urartu Coffee is one of Glendale’s classic establishments when it comes to where to get good coffee in town. The café boasts the ambiance, level of service and an extensive brew menu that will leave no stone unturned in delivering an exemplary dining experience. You can expect great pastries, delicious sandwiches, satiating tomato balls, and expert brews that will deliver the taste and the feel you yearn for. Their wait staff is outstanding and will always be delighted to treat you to a memorable experience. While here, don’t forget to try their grilled chicken breasts and their coffee cakes.

Urartu Coffee

Address: 119 N Artsakh Ave, Glendale, CA 91206, United States

Website: Urartu Coffee

Opening hours: 7am - 5pm (daily)

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5. Wild Oak Café

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Posted by Wild Oak Cafe on Wednesday, 3 April 2019

Since it opened its doors for the first time, Wild Oak Café has become an integral part of the Glendale community. It is one of those few cafés where the patrons have no problem waiting for up to one hour to dig their teeth in the avocado toast with poached eggs. The café is also hailed for its consistency in using natural, anti-biotic free and growth-hormone free meats in their dishes, especially in sandwiches. At this café, it is nothing but fresh, quality and flavorful dishes. When you visit, be sure to try the tuna bowl, as well as the crispy chicken sandwich.

Wild Oak Cafe

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Website: Wild Oak Cafe

Opening hours: 8am - 3pm (daily)

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6. Kafn Coffee Bar


If you are looking for hair-raising espresso drinks or you want to get your hands on some of the tastiest syrups and chai, then Kafn Coffee Bar is the place to go to. It may not feature on the list of the great restaurants in Glendale, but if you are asking for the real espresso masters, then don’t be surprised to find it up higher on the list. Their coffee is undeniably great, and they also have a myriad of accompaniments in the form of freshly baked goods and pastries to take your coffee experience to a whole new level.

Kafn Coffee Bar

Address: 1019 E Palmer Ave, Glendale, CA 91205, United States

Website: Kafn Coffee Bar

Opening hours: 7am - 6pm (daily)

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7. Game Haus Café

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Posted by Game Häus Cafe on Saturday, 18 May 2019

Game Haus Café presents a completely different coffee experience from what you would expect among most of the traditional coffee houses. It is reputed to be the very first board game café in Southern California. This simply means that it is a place you head to when you want to enjoy some thrilling board games alongside tasty foods and drinks. They have more than 1500 board games, and their menu is equally rich with sandwiches, pizzas, munchies and unforgettable specials. When you visit, don’t fail to try the Avalon pizza or the Valdora – grilled Panini with Havarti cheese, honey, and pears.

Game Haus Cafe

Address: 1800 S Brand Blvd #107, Glendale, CA 91204, United States

Website: Game Haus Cafe

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11am - 11pm; Fri - Sun: 11am - 12am (closed on Mon)

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8. Bakery Café

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Posted by 85C Bakery Cafe on Friday, 6 December 2019

This is a Taiwanese international chain, and it proudly sits on the list of the best cafés you must try in Glendale, owing to the quality it has to offer. The bakery operates with the philosophy of 5-star quality and affordability. They have an incredible range of freshly baked goods, fruit juices, desserts, smoothies, tea and some of the best brewed coffee in Glendale. If you want a place in the ambiance, to let you enjoy a book while you drown some great coffee, then you will not be disappointed by the experience that awaits you here.

85C Bakery Cafe

Address: 201 N Brand Blvd #100, Glendale, CA 91203, United States

Website: 85C Bakery Cafe

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 7am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 7am - 12pm; Sun: 8am - 10pm

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9. Porto’s Bakery and Café

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Posted by Porto's Bakery on Sunday, 1 December 2019

Porto’s opened its doors in 1982 and has since then ingrained itself as one of the locale’s favorite cafés in Glendale. Their coffee is more than amazing, and the same is also the case with their house-made soups. The family-owned joint still maintains its commitment to using the finest ingredients sourced from all corners of the world to ensure what finally arrives at your dining table will not fail you when it comes to the tastes and flavors. This is the best place to visit if you want to indulge in high-quality Cuban pastries and foods, including a variety of European and Latin-American style desserts.

Porto's Bakery and Cafe

Address: 315 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, United States

Website: Porto’s Bakery and Cafe

Opening hours: Sun - Mon: 6am - 8:30pm; Tue - Thu: 5am - 4pm; Fri - Sat: 6:30am - 9pm

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10. Heritage Eatery

Our roast chicken with fresh salad, hummus and bread baked fresh every morning. Join us for some organic goodness

Posted by Heritage Eatery on Tuesday, 18 September 2018

Heritage Eatery boldly serves Armenian traditional foods to the residents of Glendale. The food here mainly features traditional Armenian cuisines made from fresh, healthy and organic ingredients. Both the preparation and the presentation of the meals are done to great detail that not only delivers a burst of tasty flavors to your tongue, but also takes you on a culinary trip showcasing the craft, love, and attention given preset on the local Armenian dishes.

Heritage Eatery

Address: 2605, 115 W Wilson Ave, Glendale, CA 91203, United States

Website: Heritage Eatery

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 3pm (closed on Sat & Sun)

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Enjoy the rich culinary diversity in Glendale

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Walk into any of the above cafés you must try in Glendale, California, for a sumptuous dining experience. Fill your tummy while you appreciate the richness of flavors drawn from all parts of the world. Our list above offers enough options for you to try out.

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