Cafe on Melrose offers gourmet brunch at affordable price points.
For my wife's birthday, I was scouring the internet for a fun new place to try. I eventually came across the Blu Jam Cafe and after seeing some of the dishes, knew this was a spot we had to try.
Getting a seat at a good breakfast or lunch in Los Angeles is always a challenge, so we left early and arrived at opening, allowing us to be one of the first seated.
We immediately noticed the lemon-mint infused water at our table, along with organic ketchup and hot sauces.
The menu offered a variety of tempting dishes, but before anything else, we had to try the crunchy french toast. Their take on the popular breakfast item includes French brioche dipped in "secret" batter, rolled in crunchy corn flakes and grilled, topped with fresh berries, served with powdered sugar and vanilla bean sauce.
The ambiance was incredible. The location was previously an underground jazz club, so the restaurant pays homage with images of blues & jazz legends on the walls and similar music playing throughout the restaurant.
As of our visit, the location is only open from 8 AM until 3 PM and is closed during dinner hours. They do offer "Blu Jam After Dark," which seems to focus on hosting private parties and catering.
We absolutely loved our food and although we do not typically visit restaurants more than once, this is one that we will definitely try again in the near future. The crunchy french toast lives up to the hype, and the texture and flavor of our egg dishes was incredible. I can't speak for all of the locations, but the one on Melrose is a 10/10!
Know Before You Go
When we arrived, we utilized meters for street parking although there may be valet options available.
There are several locations in southern California, so ensure you're targeting the correct one when using a mapping software. This post describes the Hollywood location.
The restaurant gets busy during brunch hours of 11 AM to 1 PM, so be prepared for a wait if you arrive during these hours.
As of our visit, they cannot accommodate parties over 8.
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Location
Located at 7371 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, CA. There are meters for street parking.
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