Hi there, my name is Teena Hughes and I currently live in Australia. Today’s story is about my latest visit to Los Angeles, where I lived for quite a few years, and where I return to visit my friends, whenever I can. :-)
My friend Gordon came to pick me up at another friend’s place where I was staying, and then we drove to his favourite cafe.
It’s a beautiful day today in Brentwood and Gordon is taking me to Cafe Laurent in Culver City.
We haven’t seen each other since I was in L.A. ten years ago so there’s going to be LOTS of catching up and reminiscing! We have had phone chats and text chats, but sitting across from each other and seeing each other smile is so fabulous and amazing!
A bit about Cafe Laurent:French corner spot serving traditional fare such as omelettes, quiches & crêpes in a casual space.Has outdoor seating · Has kids’ menu · Dogs allowed outsideLos Angeles, CA 90066, United States
We arrived at Cafe Laurent and the building had an art deco feel on the outside with the big curved corner displaying the café’s name, and as we stepped inside I was thrilled to bits — French posters, French words on the Menu, a Frenchy feel about it – I loved it! So Frenchified!! Ooh la la!
As I looked around and soaked in all of the French decor, I couldn’t stop smiling :-) one of my other loves is Paris where I lived for several years, so this is an absolute treat!
We strolled through out to the courtyard which was filled with cute tables, chairs and umbrellas, like a rainbow coloured ceiling above us. Before too long we decided to move indoors, as it wasn’t quite as warm as I would have liked.
Inside we settled near the main windows and I was unbelievably happy when I saw they used my fave brand of Italian coffee — La Vazza – bravissimo! Fantastique!
While we were poring over the yummy Frenchified menu, we nibbled on a deliciously gorgeous berry muffin — and the presentation was so cool!
I tried not to hold onto too much hope for a good coffee, as I know I’m a bit fussy (hey, I know what I like!) so I chatted to the lovely lady who served us (Vicky) to find out how they make their lattes, and told her how I like mine. When the coffee arrived in its steaming mug, it had a gorgeous heart design, a smiley face drawn in chocolate, and two real coffee beans – oh how cute!
It just goes to show that with a teeny tiny bit of effort, every cafe can make a statement to show they care about their customers. I’m in love already :-)
Of course the real test is the taste … sip … sip … and OMG I am so excited! This coffee actually tastes like COFFEE! For the first time since I’ve been back in LA, I can TASTE the coffee (no more weasel p*ss watery weak stuff for me!)!
When the breakfasts arrive they look sooooo delicious — I had a ham and cheese omelette with potatoes which were so creamy they were almost like a thick custard. When I took my first bite of the omelette my mouth was shocked into a totally unexpectedly wonderful taste sensation! Oh yummmm!
The meal was delicious and ended up being the most tasty and delightful meal I had during my few weeks in LA.
Gordon had the salmon crepe with fresh diced fruit salad and said it was delicious too, so all in all it was a tremendous breakfast (well, brunch really, as we were so full for the rest of the day!):
Here is a vieo of the delightful VICKY from Serbia who looked after us so well:
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What better way to finish off a fabulous breakfast, than to have a yummy dessert to share? Check this out, my mouth is watering with the memory of this treat – a made-in-house berry tart with icecream and cream, and strawberry sauce curly designs on the white plate:
All too soon our breakfast was over, and we had talked for a couple of hours and caught up with each other’s lives, sharing stories amid much laughter. Friendship is the true elixir of life … and if there’s coffee at the same time, I’m a happy little possum :-)
Cafe Laurent scored 10 out of 10 today – I was super impressed and the coffee was absolutely perfect! When a new Barista actually listens to you and hears what you are asking for, it can turn into magic :-) thank you Vicky you were fabulous today!
I will definitely come back before I return to Australia, and will definitely visit next time I’m in Los Angeles :-)
Map to Cafe Laurent
Address: 4243 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230, United States
Phone: (310) 558-8622 / http://CafeLaurent.com
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Summary
This blog post by Teena Hughes recounts a visit to Cafe Laurent in Culver City, Los Angeles. The author details her positive experience, praising the cafe’s ambiance, LaVazza coffee, and delicious food, particularly a ham and cheese omelet. She highlights the friendly service and exceptional latte art. Hughes gives Cafe Laurent a perfect 10/10 rating and expresses her intention to return. The post is accompanied by photos and links to other coffee-related content on the author’s website, ShotOfCoffee.com.
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