Homegirl Cafe

I will not be able to speak high enough of my experience at this restaurant today! The food is absolutely, hands down, super delicious and authentically made! I had the chilaquiles with carne asada and it was absolutely outstanding as was my Cafe De Olla!The thing that stands out in my mind the most and forever will, as I am a Christian Drug Alcohol and Addiction Counselor, a minister and a Christian recording artist and performer, was the happiness and the excitement and the true awesome pride that all of these workers had, serving and cooking and waiting on customers! I applaud this program and I would not be able to speak high enough of it so I'm just going to leave it right there! I love what they do and every one of those people that goes through that program ends up getting trained and they'll help you get your GED and they actually not only do they help you rehabilitate and get you out of your gang life, but they teach you skills and put you to work and integrate you back into society maybe in a way that you never experienced before and I absolutely love this for every person! I have not been in a restaurant with that grade of service in a really really long time! Allen was our server, and as I understand he was the manager and although other people also came to make sure we had water, to see if we needed anything else and every single person in there was an A+, gold star worker, he was INCREDIBLE and his testimony was fantastic!! I picked up a couple things from their gift shop because I will absolutely support this organization! My 2 friends and I completely loved this field trip!(we came from the inland empire)

This was my first visit here; I came to try their DineLA breakfast/lunch special. I had heard about Homeboy Industries, founded over 30 years ago by Father Gregory Boyle to help young men and women transition out of gang life. Homeboy and Homegirl Cafe are situated in the same building, just below the Chinatown Metro stop. Parking can be a challenge, so the Metro is a good option.The Cafe has both take-out /delivery and a sit-down restaurant, and they offer breakfast and lunch items. It seems a lot of staff went through Homeboy programs. They are known for their chilaquiles, which is what their DineLA special featured. The special included a pastry and drink as well.The chilaquiles were fab, The tortilla chips were still crunchy, topped with red or green sauce (I asked for both) that I found moderately spicy. There were black beans and 2 eggs prepared as you like. You can add a carnitas too. I came at lunch time, so I was also given chips and salsa.I chose their famous coffee cake as my pastry, and it was delish, topped with a cinnamon streusel. But their croissants, muffins and danish looked equally delicious in the display case. My drink of choice was their very refreshing berry fresca; they also have pineapple cucumber. A tasty and worthy breakfast/lunch option.

I love it here! Everything they make is made to perfection and with love. The chile relleno grilled cheese is my favorite thing on the menu. It's so different and unique. It's also extremely filling! You can order to go at the bakery counter or you can dine in.When you dine in, you get chips and salsa. The salsa has an excellent kick.Service is also very fast. There's plenty of seating inside and they can even accommodate large group sizes when you cal ahead. The entire space is decorated with handmade paintings, with at least half of them being done by Fabian who is the director of homeboy art academy. I love what homeboy industries is doing for our community and I'm thrilled to constantly support them!

First time trying lunch hour here at homegirl cafe. Ordered the papa taco, Chile relleno sandwich, and hector Jr plate. The plate was ok, chicken was extremely dry, thank goodness for the sauce, there was nothing else special about the plate especially for 13 dollars. The Chile relleno was too cheesy it overpowered the flavor of the Poblano which i was hoping to taste, and it needs something acidic (salt lime chips?) on the side it was so fatty. This experience was def not the best. They also sat is in the front and we were ignored there and not to mention people waiting were standing right next to our table, so awkward. The worst thing about the whole experience was the cigarette smoke coming into the cafe. Why are people smoking right outside???

Amazing food T Homegirl Cafe! Visited here for lunch and the food was so good. First of all the staff was friendly and helpful, and was recommended the child rellano grilled cheese with carnitas. The cheese pull was ridiculous, and all the savory flavors paired well with the carnitas. The caesar salad was good with the roasted corn being a nice touch. It was a delicious meal and I was definitely full after.Ambiance is nice and clean, with great energy and staff. Great experience, I look forward to my next visit!

Parking is available in the lot or on the street. As you enter Homegirl Cafe, the delicious aroma of baked goods and a hello from the staff greets you. The decorations and staff are warm and inviting. I placed an order for to go and it was quickly given to me. Accepted payment method is card. I ordered the green chilaquiles with carne asada, berry fresca, carne asada taco, and croissant. The chilaquiles are gluten free which is a plus! The chilaquiles is enough to feed two people and berry fresca is light, refreshing, with fresh fruit. There was so much food that the taco and croissant was eaten later for an afternoon snack. Will be back for the chilaquiles, berry fresca, and other yummy bakery goods!

Best coffee cake besides my husband's. I always get a coffee cake about once or twice a month from them. Bring me back to my childhood memories of having coffee cake at school.

After coming every week for the past three weeks, it's safe to say I love it! The first time I dined in, and the next two times I ordered to-go. Every time, the customer service was top notch! It seems that the employees are happy to be at work, and it really makes the experience feel like there's a lil love in it. The food is very fresh and flavorful. I might be addicted to the cucumber pineapple Aguas Fresca. I will say, that there is a lot of people in and around the entrance that aren't dining, don't freak out. They are part of the community, not loiterers. Enjoy!

Just tried out Homegirl Cafe for breakfast, and it was a fantastic experience! They serve breakfast and lunch from 7am to 2pm Monday to Friday.Pro Tip: If you're deterred by the long line at Homeboy Industries bakery, don't fret! Simply shift to the left and you'll find an opening to Homegirl Cafe!My foodie pal Michelle and I indulged in some delicious breakfast at 9:30am, and let me tell you, it was absolutely popping! Here's what we ordered:Breakfast Burrito with BaconChilaquiles with Red Sauce and CarnitasBreakfast PotatoesChoco FlanLemon BarPineapple Cucumber FrescaIced Mexican MochaOur bellies were fully satisfied, but we're already planning our next visit to try their pancakes and THE CLAUDIA. You have to ask about THE CLAUDIA, a creation by head chef Claudia! The service here is top-notch and very attentive just like the ambiance.Indulge in delicious food while supporting a community of hardworking individuals who truly deserve a second chance. Highly recommend!

I tend to date chefs, but *need* to date whoever's in charge here. After years of wanting to visit I finally made it in and can't wait to return. Staff was all very kind. The food was absolutely delicious. There are plenty of spaces to sit in the cafe area. I'll bring a friend and see the dining area next time. I've visited twice in a 4-day period and recommend you do the same.