What is a good place for breakfast downtown near the Courthouse that's $11 or less, including coffee, excluding tax and gratuity? (Other than McDonalds or maybe Judge for Yoursel.) I'm surprised how expensive breakfast is in SBA.
Also, it'd be curious to know what readers think about posting a restaurant or hotel recommendation on the internet - does it cause the place to become more popular and expensive? Is it hopeless to withhold recommendations because of widespread internet postings? There are two hotels in other cities that I've written several high recommendations and lately their rates have increased significantly, probably due to other factors, but???
COMMENT 145525P
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2011-02-14 07:17 AM |
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Andersen's on State, just up from Figueroa. Their special breakfast is THE BEST in town. They start you with their wonderful danish, then bring eggs and meat, along with potatoes, stewed apples, a yummy ham spread. It is a symphony of flavors. You will impress anyone that is lucky enough to join you!
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COMMENT 145542
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2011-02-14 08:02 AM |
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Andersens is closed right now for remodeling. Esau's on Chapala by Nordstrom is good, but it is expensive. Cajun Kitchen on De La Vina by MIssion street is great too.
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COMMENT 145548
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2011-02-14 08:07 AM |
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Our family loves Cajun Kitchen. Our favorite of them all though is the one on Chapala (their french toast and home fries are amazing), we typically go every weekend. Another favorite that is a little farther from the Courthouse is East Beach Grill (on Cabrillo at the Cabrillo bath house building). They have super yummy pancakes and you are literaly steps from the beach.
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COMMENT 145549
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2011-02-14 08:08 AM |
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Since you are looking for close to the courthouse, try Judge For Yourself on Santa Barbara Street a little up from the courthouse. Or, Our Daily Bread, a little down from the Courthouse also on Santa Barbara Street. Is the snack bar in the basement of the County Admin Building still open?
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COMMENT 145550
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2011-02-14 08:09 AM |
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It's off topic since it's not right downtown, but hop a bus or taxi or get in your hybrid and go to Farmer Boy. It's the real deal.
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COMMENT 145552
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2011-02-14 08:10 AM |
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Try Garrett's on Mission & State. Great meal & price!
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COMMENT 145560
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2011-02-14 08:25 AM |
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It's not downtown, but Mulligan's at the muni golf course makes great pancakes, french toast, etc. And the prices are low!
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COMMENT 145565
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2011-02-14 08:39 AM |
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We've been going to Judge for Yourself since it was the Hen's Nest. It's always been good.
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BOOKLADY
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2011-02-14 08:57 AM |
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Here are two of our favorite breakfast places within 2 blocks of the courthouse: Crush Café Menu Renaud’s
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COMMENT 145587
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2011-02-14 09:26 AM |
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Renauds You will have to go to France to find a comparable patisserie. Start your day with a croissant and a coffee.
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COMMENT 145588
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2011-02-14 09:27 AM |
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Judge For Yourself! Great place
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COMMENT 145599P
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2011-02-14 09:52 AM |
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Renaud's, definitely, and Judge for Yourself. Yum!
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BUREAUCRITES
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2011-02-14 10:27 AM |
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145549: The snack bar at the County Admin Building has been closed for many years. Judge for Yourself has reliable, if calorific, breakfast food and quasi-legal ambiance. The bacon is especially good. If you want a lo-cal breakfast, try Silvergreen's on Chapala Street (near Cajun Kitchen and Esau's).
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COMMENT 145629
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2011-02-14 10:42 AM |
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The Whales Tail in La Arcada.Friendly, Fast and Reasonable. Or; Jeaninnes in La Arcada; Friendly Fast and rather expensive; unless you just want coffee and a pastry.
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COMMENT 145634P
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2011-02-14 10:49 AM |
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Judge for Yourself. Renaud's is great for pastries.
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COMMENT 145635P
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2011-02-14 10:49 AM |
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Why do you group Judge for Yourself with McDonalds?Judge is definitely a great place good food
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COMMENT 145640
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2011-02-14 11:00 AM |
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I like Our Daily Bread. Sweet or savory, you really can't go wrong.
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COMMENT 145659
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2011-02-14 11:55 AM |
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Judge for Yourself is the no-brainer. Right by the court house and one of the few local joints near downtown.
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COMMENT 145670
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2011-02-14 12:28 PM |
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Another vote for Judge For Yourself. I'd also suggest Jeannine's which is nearby too, in La Arcada Court. To me, this is the best breakfast in that area. It might run slightly over $11 (I assume you're being reimbursed or something with that odd number) for a bigger breakfast, like an omelette or a full breakfast. Smaller a la carte breakfast with coffee or tea can be had there for under $10.
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COMMENT 145683P
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2011-02-14 01:31 PM |
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Savoy (Figueroa between State and Chapala) serves breakfast. Jeaninne's is great, albeit some items are pricey. Not so close to downtown, Derf's is good and cheap for breakfast, probably one of my favorites.
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COMMENT 145693
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2011-02-14 02:04 PM |
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Bloody Mary (a double) at the Sportsman. Ask for extra olives.
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COMMENT 145715
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2011-02-14 03:49 PM |
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Jeaninnes in La Arcada for me - Although it can get pretty crazy... Although that Bloody Mary sounds goods too -
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BUREAUCRITES
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2011-02-14 04:12 PM |
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Highlander/145715: One might hold off on that Bloody Mary until the business at the courthouse is finished.
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PATRICK
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2011-02-14 04:50 PM |
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Judge for Yourself! Exhibit A, coffee, tax and 20% tip = $12. (I know, because this is one of my favorite pre-work treats to myself.) Another treat is French Press. Double cappuccino, chocolate croissant and paper = $7.
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COMMENT 145740
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2011-02-14 05:38 PM |
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until recently, have been a fan of The Judge. Last time we were there, we spliit a breakfast and they neglected to inform us of the $2.50 plate split charge. We did'nt like that surprise charge especially at a neighborhood breakfast joint.
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SDP
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2011-02-14 09:13 PM |
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Best crepes in town are right across the street from the Courthouse at Coffee Cat. They are served with a small salad with a light basalmic dressing - they have sweet and savory ones. YUM!
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COMMENT 145776
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2011-02-14 10:38 PM |
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Judge for Yourself on Santa Barbara st
It's been there for years and is great but you will
have to judge for yourself :) Great for lunch too. Enjoy
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COMMENT 145799P
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2011-02-15 07:17 AM |
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It's interesting how Edhat readers keep saying Judge for Yourself when the post said EXCEPT for Judge ... I second Silvergreens if you want inexpensive and healthy. (Also Derf's and Garret's but that's not close to the courthouse.) I've found that breakfast has gotten too expensive to go out very often. Many places give way too much food - 3 eggs??? - and then they think they can charge a lot for it. My question would be, "Where can you find a decent breakfast meal (not coffee) at a restaurant for about $5.00?"
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COMMENT 145803P
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2011-02-15 07:24 AM |
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Funny, I was thinking pretty much exactly what 799P posted.
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GRANNYFRANNY
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2011-02-15 08:06 AM |
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Silvergreens is a sure verdict; and I'm glad someone mentioned Coffee Cat, good and reasonable for breakfast or lunch, IMHO, and you see the most interesting suspects in there!
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SBALAX
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2011-02-15 08:08 AM |
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Perhaps the posters were trying to convince the OP to give Judge for Yourself a try. Is the place across the street from the Sunken Garden open for breakfast?
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COMMENT 145830
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2011-02-15 08:13 AM |
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Yes! A $5 dollar breakfast! And not just a pastry or muffin. A full breakfast for $5?? Well...downtown it's pretty tough Micky D's of course...and then up the road in San Roque there's Denny's! Denny's still has their "Value Slam"....Two Eggs, Two Pancakes and Two Bacon (or sausage)....for $4.00. Denny's does a better job than a lot of people give them credit for. Doug
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COMMENT 145839
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2011-02-15 08:25 AM |
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Our Daily Bread - many different choices for different budgets. Rudy's (in Paseo Nuevo) breakfast burritos are around $5 and will keep you full for most of the day. I'm sure there are some places on Milpas (which isn't that far away) that have breakfast burritos or other cheap options. Cantwell's is a little father away but they do breakfast too with lots of different options.
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COMMENT 145845
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2011-02-15 08:33 AM |
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Beachbreak Cafe, best breakfast in town.
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COMMENT 145867P
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2011-02-15 09:21 AM |
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Judge for Yourself is great and one block up from the Courthouse. (Anderson's is good too, but a little more expensive.)
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COMMENT 145897
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2011-02-15 10:21 AM |
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A Mexican breakfast is the best breakfast. Find the closest Mex and order huevos rancheros or something similar. Inexpensive and yummy.
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COMMENT 145912
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2011-02-15 10:42 AM |
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I'm totally disturbed that the vast majority of respondents did not comprehend the question: A) Near courthouse. B) Not Judge. C) Cheap. So, reasonable answers would include: Coffee Cat, Renaud's, and Whale Tail.
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COMMENT 145931
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2011-02-15 11:24 AM |
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Judge for Yourself without a doubt!!! Say "hi" to Elena, the best waitress in town, when you stop in. I started going there about 15 years ago........the second time I went in, she remembered my "usual" for breakfast!
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AKIMBO
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2011-02-15 11:35 AM |
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Jeannine's is delightful; Renaud's is yummy; CrushCafe has great variety and specials; Esau's is great; Tupelo Junction is delicious!
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AKIMBO
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2011-02-15 11:39 AM |
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Oh, forgot to respond to your 2nd paragraph: it seems like hotel rates are just going back up in general, in my experience...the hospitality industry seems to be starting to believe or pretend that the economic downturn is over, a little too soon, methinks! A place we love in LA has had lower rates for a couple of years now but since Jan. 1, the prices have jumped up again, with no review changes to account for it (they always got great raves, in other words.)
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COMMENT 146113P
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2011-02-16 09:32 AM |
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Thank you 145912 - and thanks to all for some new ideas. Seems as if downtown breakfasts can often cost the same or more than lunch.
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COMMENT 146125
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2011-02-16 10:06 AM |
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Litos on Haley. Bacon, potatoe, egg burrito. delicious and hearty
6$
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