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Joan's on Third

Café$$$$

Mid-City West, Los Angeles

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Joan's on Third

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Ranked #8 for breakfast food in Los Angeles
The experts at Epicurious and LAist recommend this place
"my mom's fav. is short rib sandwich (yummy!)"(19 Tips)
"Chinese chicken salad is the best salad you will ever have 👍🏻"(11 Tips)
"great short rib melt - this area is the sorta bougie nice "LA" area"(21 Tips)
"Delicious Turkey Meatloaf Sandwich."(5 Tips)

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ShahSeptember 18, 2017
Great coffee. The short rib sandwich is great (and intense, get it if you're hungry). Tons of deserts, deli treats and bread (the French baguette is delicious). I have to come back and try everything.
Go Find AliceApril 14, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The short rib sandwich is worth dying for. But if you like lobster rolls, they have it here too on weekends and on some spontaneous week days. Solid brunch food weekdays and weekends!
Gabi NevesFebruary 2, 2015
Favorite place in LA! For brunch I shared the fresh mozzarella and basil sandwich with my boyfriend. Everything was perfect in it. You can also buy cheese, breads and many other perfect things. 😍💛
Emily JenkinsApril 21, 2018
Possibly the best buttermilk pancakes I have ever had!! Lovely service, beautiful place, everything looks AMAZING! looking forward to coming back
Anthony ChengMarch 19, 2015
It gets overly crowded on the weekends. order from the left side to avoid the longer lines from the market side and get the tables in the back on the left side, less people are hounding it.
Alex PyatetskyJanuary 29, 2019
This is the place you’d love to drop in for a quick lunch every day, except nothing here is quick since it’s packed. Think WholeFoods deli/gourmet, but much better. Short rib, Brussel salad 👍👍
Nilüfer özmekikMarch 10, 2019
Wow! Breakfast burrito was yummy! Next time I’m planning to stop by at lunch time to try rib sandwich. This is such friendly, cozy place to hang out!
PureWowJune 21, 2017
With its location a sidewalk seat at Joan's is hard to snag but well worth it for people-watching while noshing on meals that range from light to comfortingly filling. Read more
Connie ChiuApril 24, 2017
The trio salad is a good way to sample the deli salads. The curried chicken salad and farro butternut is tasty but wish there was more butternut and feta cheese. Short rib sandwich is also bomb.
Karen EguJuly 26, 2016
I had their grilled cheese with bacon, and tbh when I first got the sandwich I didn't think it would be filling, but it was! The bread was perfect and the bacon was crispy and it was very yummy!
Zara KhanSeptember 13, 2018
I adore this cafe! It’s a Cute, spacious, well lit bakery / cafe. However, The buttermilk pancakes were very simple and quite the bore with no sweet offerings such as fruit on the side.
Miriam RitchieJanuary 16, 2012
Been here 5+ times
If you come for a meal, leave with a container of their famous (and delicious) green goddess dressing, which can be found in the dips and dressings fridge. Makes for a delicious veggie dip!
Bella BirchJanuary 2, 2015
FAVORITE PLACE EVER!! I've tried basically everything and am a regular. I go there about 2 times per week and there's always new stuff to try!
ReemAugust 2, 2019
Great breakfast, and brunch selections. Variety of sweet and savory options 😍👌🏻don’t miss the short rib sandwich
Adel AlSNovember 8, 2015
Elegant french cuisine with moderate portions of food.. Was able to try couple of dishes.. Go for the pancakes.. French toast and their tuna sandwich.. Avoid the egg Benedict
Lil KSeptember 18, 2011
Been here 100+ times
There are THREE locations with cash registers (the deli case, the middle of the marketplace and the bakery). Look for wherever has the shortest line, you can order any food from any register!!
Thomas ColtonJuly 2, 2015
People rave about the Meatloaf and the Chinese Chicken Salad, but honestly Joan's crushes it on everything. This place is almost always a zoo, but it's kind of a necessity to come when here.
g oconnorOctober 15, 2016
The prepared foods are incredible. Excellent Vegan selection!
Cady GrovesNovember 12, 2015
The best espresso (I’m obsessed) and homemade desserts. Skip the other dishes and come for the low-key, "work-on-your-laptop" coffee shop experience. Read more
F💫July 28, 2015
Short rib sandwich is a killer .. P.S: If you can't find a place to park your car you can park it in the backyard
EpicuriousFebruary 26, 2015
A gourmet marketplace and café favored by celebutantes and busy moms, Joan's on Third shakes up its menu daily. Everything is made from scratch in-house. Read more
SaraAugust 23, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Egg Benedict is a must 👌🏼
AlharithJuly 23, 2016
The sandwiches here are out of this world.
Nick GomogdaAugust 17, 2014
Spare rib sandwich was the best spare rib sandwich (possibly sandwich in general) ive ever had. Corned beef hash was also really good. Solid coffee.
g oconnorOctober 15, 2016
A fantastic selection of coffees & in-house ice cream.
Alfredo AponteJune 8, 2015
Don't hesitate to ask questions because their cheesemonger is incredibly knowledgable... great selection from local to family farmed cheese in Europe.
Allegra TepperJune 16, 2014
Chinese Chicken Salad is a personal favorite, and a very popular choice, but really everything there is DELICIOUS. Kind of a place to see and be seen.
Vanity Fair AgendaJanuary 25, 2012
Must-haves: For breakfast, the “Egg Basket” omelet with asparagus and goat cheese or the house-made granola parfait; for lunch, Joan’s Turkey Meatloaf or the croque monsieur can’t be beat.
Meg L.August 19, 2011
Everything's delicious: hot, cold, meaty, cheesy, vegetarian, breakfast/brunch/lunch & dessert. Equipped with a mini market and celebrities to ogle. Be prepared to wait a bit during full lunch rush.
Lina A.April 27, 2015
mozzarella or roast beef or chicken or or or all sandwiches are amazing! try also the red velvet and chocolate roulade cake.
Glenda FeldenNovember 4, 2012
Soft boiled eggs with honey toast are to die for. Great coffee too. Order inside, grab your number and then sit wherever you like. Perfect breakfast spot!
Adam PalmerDecember 16, 2014
Trendy cafe with a lot of choice, can be confusing in the marketplace set up to know where to order what. Brisket sandwich is a winner.
Latifah AlThunayanAugust 4, 2015
The buttermilk pancake with seasonal fruits on a side is a must try.
Josef SzottenMarch 2, 2018
Been here 5+ times
All the salads - all the time! And the artichoke. It comes cold but the sauce is so good you forget 😉
RoomCriticJanuary 4, 2014
Excellent coffee and incredible fine food to go. Gorgeous brunch, baked goods, and ingredients for your next dinner party. Read more
CITY GRITMarch 22, 2015
We loved the Short Rib Sandwich. The fact that they sell Salt & Straw ice cream is an added bonus!
ISAAC MYERSJanuary 17, 2015
Good place ares to eat brunch! It is always crowded, so be prepared to be seen! near great shipping on Third!
Jinnie LFebruary 7, 2015
gotta try the Irish steel cut oatmeal n egg benedict. my mom's fav. is short rib sandwich (yummy!)
Caitie SmithJuly 26, 2015
Mac&cheese and lemonade, summer must have.
Faris AltorkiSeptember 15, 2015
The Pancake is one of the best in LA.
Josef SzottenNovember 25, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Some absolutely amazing salads. Love at first sight with this place. What a gem!
Abdulrahman MJuly 15, 2023
Scrambled eggs toasted is recommended
EpicuriousAugust 23, 2010
The menu changes daily, keeping both celebrities and busy moms on the run returning to this cafe day after day. Indulge in moist cupcakes with sky-high icing on top to satisfy your sweet tooth.
SaraAugust 15, 2011
Joan's is a household name for LA locals and a hotspot for celebrity sightings. Come in and pick up a fresh loaf of bread, or stay and order a hot dinner. You can count on fresh, natural ingredients.
katie zhuDecember 29, 2012
Croque monsieur is absolutely delicious cheesy goodness. Must-try. Also call and order ahead if you're planning on a weekday lunch.
Stacy ReynaudJuly 14, 2013
Huge salads. I had the butter lettuce with cranberries and goat feta - the lettuce was perfectly crisp. Excellent
Lafan BJuly 21, 2016
Grandma's sandwich. If you're a big fan of Dijon mustered, you'd this sandwich
Bayan BamukhayyarJanuary 1, 2022
Maple chicken sandwich & apricot bar 👏🏼
Leah WilliamsMarch 5, 2012
I love riding my bike here on a Sunday afternoon with a good book, Joan's devine coffee and Ella Fitzgerald playing in the background. It's a slice of life I cannot live without!
Julia ParkJune 28, 2016
Yes, their short rib sandwich is as great as they say.

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