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Lou The French On The Block

➤ 91505 Burbank, United States

Carte • French • Coffee • Chocolate • Sandwiches

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"Easily my favorite bakery in LA!!! Being French, I feel like it's so hard to find good authentic French bakeries but Lou sets the bar soooooo high! No other bakeries have topped Lou's. The croissants are *chef's kiss*, they're flaky, buttery and taste delicious EVERY TIME! I also like their chocolate bread (pain au chocolat) and eclairs, though the eclairs are much sweeter so if you're into that, definitely give them a try! I really love how they are consistent with their pastries. There was never a time when I was disappointed. Now keep in mind they get very busy on the weekend, the wait can be long like 20 mins, especially if you order sandwiches (which by the way, are delicious too and worth it!!! I tried the chicken and turkey sandwiches and would highly recommend them). I think they run out of baguettes after 1pm or even sooner sometimes so if you want baguettes or sandwiches, definitely show up earlier. Even their drinks are so good, I always get their vanilla latte and once again, it tastes delicious e-ve-ry single time! Wanna know another thing I love about this place? The service! Every time we ordered sandwiches and the wait was long, they'd give us a heads up before finalizing our order in case we wanted to skip the sandwiches. One time, there was a mixup which resulted in us getting our sandwiches later than expected so to apologize for the wait, they offered us a croissant * * You will also often see Lou, the chef and owner, walk around and say hi to his customers. He may even sit with them and chat for a few minutes. He seems to know a lot of people in the neighborhood and that's actually how it is in France. Bakeries are in every corner and we love our bakers! Anyway I know this is now a super long review but I only have amazing things to say about this place, their food, the chef and the staff. I just wish they'd open every day"

Castaway Burbank

➤ 1250 East Harvard Road, Burbank, United States Of America

Carte • Wine • Full • American • Steakhouse

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"This is one of the most beautifully nestled restaurants in the hills of Los Angeles offering breathtaking views of City and sunset People who came to dine including us took more photographs of the view and sat in the balcony overlooking the valley Food wise, complimentary Jalapeños based Corn bread with the butter was a great start for the meal and evening Lot of good cocktails and drinks along with non alcoholic drinks can be imbibed For vegetarian options we found menu very limited although what options they had was food For mains I ordered Crispy Tofu it was Okay but brussel sprouts was good One could try pasta as well Overall a great experience and worth visiting for sure. Hopefully they can expand their vegetarian options till next time"

Hill Street Cafe

➤ 3301 N Glenoaks Blvd, 91504, Burbank, United States

Carte • Cafe • American • North American • Delivery Services

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"I hadn't been to this restaurant in over 10 years. When I walked in, I immediately wanted to leave, but we were meeting friends. The humidity inside was stuffy and uncomfortable, even worse than the heat outside. Despite being told the air conditioning was on, all we could see from our booth was an industrial size fan. The decor looked like it hadn't been updated since the restaurant first opened. Our booth was torn and the stuffing was visible. It was 6pm and the restaurant was fairly empty. We didn't have to wait long to order, but the food was just average, with the salad seeming like it came from a bag and the fries clearly frozen. The portion of fries was small, more like a child's serving. The employees were friendly, but we were surprised to see that the fountain drinks were $4.10 and refills weren't included. We could have gotten a drink for much cheaper across the street at 7-11. I prefer good diners, this one felt old and outdated. I won't be returning."

Gyu-Kaku

➤ 116 S San Fernando Blvd, 91502, Burbank, United States

Carte • Wine • Cafés • Asian • Japanese

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"the service is bad. we have everything you can eat and 4 different people always our orders, but 30 min by no eating. they would bring only a few things and then someone else would ask if we wanted to eat more. I'd tell them we're still waiting for more food. but only for the case would order more items. Of course, half of what we ordered never appeared on the table. I wonder if this is the schnarchy strategy of the chain to save money. that was good. I would recommend this place."

Centanni

➤ 117 N. Victory Blvd, 91502, Burbank, United States

Carte • Wine • Soup • Steak • Italian

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"As an Italian, I can confidently say that nothing about this place felt authentically Italian to me, aside from a slideshow on the television and the appealing decor. A true Italian restaurant welcomes guests with warmth and hospitality. Initially, the busboy informed me that he needed to check with his manager about seating me. After some time, she approached me and seated me, and the busboy promptly ensured I had water. However, things went downhill very quickly from there. The service was atrocious, with the staff being either curt or outright rude. The only exception was the busboy in the mask, who was genuinely sweet and considerate. I have allergies to alcohol and vinegar, and when I asked several questions, the manager, who was also my waitress, confidently assured me that the artichokes were fresh and grilled. She insisted that I had nothing to worry about regarding my allergies. Sadly, this turned out to be a complete lie. The artichokes were definitely not fresh; they tasted canned or jarred, and the claim that they were grilled was simply untrue. The moment I took a bite, I could tell there was vinegar in it, causing an itchy and burning sensation on the roof of my mouth. When I got up to find the waitress and express my concerns, I was met with defensiveness. The worst part was when she admitted she couldn’t comment on the artichokes because she didn’t eat them herself, and she couldn’t get clear answers from the cooks, only that they were imported. I felt extremely uncomfortable with her dismissive attitude and lack of knowledge. Ultimately, she offered to remove the dish from my bill but insisted that these were special imported artichokes. To me, this felt like being gaslit. I continued to stress the seriousness of my allergies after just one bite of the dish. I asked her why she would serve me an artichoke if she wasn’t sure about its marinade and why my questions weren’t being answered by the kitchen staff. I was left feeling frustrated and more than tempted to leave, but out of respect for my main dish order, I decided to stay, expecting my meal to arrive soon. I ordered chicken piccata and specifically requested that no wine be used due to my severe alcohol allergy. The waitress informed me that the cook wanted me to know it wouldn’t taste the same, which was fine with me. I saw other patrons who came in after me receiving their steaks and pastas, while I sat waiting for nearly an hour. Eventually, I asked a male waiter for an update on my dish, only to be told that it needed to cook. As if I didn’t already know that. When my chicken piccata finally arrived, I was starving. I wanted to scream! I had mentioned my hunger when I arrived, yet it seemed like they either didn’t serve bread or didn’t care to offer any. I had to get up to ask for Parmesan cheese since no one bothered to offer it to me like they did for the other tables. No one ever checked on how my meal was going; I had to approach the counter to pay. As I looked around, I couldn’t believe how generously everyone else was treated, while I felt completely ignored. As I write this review, I’m dealing with a painful stomach ache, rehashing the experience in my mind. I can't understand why I wasn't asked if I needed an appetizer or dessert, or if my allergies were worsening. Nothing! To add insult to injury, my waitress apologized for the long wait after bringing my chicken, claiming it was due to accommodating a larger party. I honestly can’t believe I left a tip. I’ve never been so relieved to leave a restaurant. I will never return to this place, and I recommend that you don’t either. UPDATE THE NEXT DAY: I confirmed there was indeed alcohol and/or vinegar in my food. An hour after writing my review, I was doubled over the toilet all night. This quickly escalated into dehydration and a severe migraine. My throat and nose started closing up, and I nearly had to use my EpiPen. With allergies, reactions can be immediate or delayed, and mine come on slowly but then escalate quickly. I am absolutely miserable today and had to call off work. I am changing my rating from two stars to one star."