Mid-Wilshire · Spot · Weekend brunch · Book P.70–71
République
About
République is chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke's French restaurant and bakery on La Brea Ave, in a 1928 building originally developed by Charlie Chaplin. Mornings mean a full case of pastries and croissants, and brunch favorites include the croque madame, caviar egg toast and kimchi fried rice.
Jasmine says
A 1929 Spanish Gothic building that was once Charlie Chaplin's production studio: husband-and-wife team Walter and Margarita bring French technique and California seasons to every meal, and the desserts are called 'the most romantic in LA.'
European old-house elegance × California openness: the legendary Berries Pavlova and a whole case of French croissants.
Insider tips
- Croque Madame and the scrambled egg and caviar toast are the dream brunch combo
- Kimchi Fried Rice with Short Rib: Chinese and Korean flavors with French technique
- The Basque cheesecake, charred outside and silky inside, is a must
- Book dinner through Resy
- Order: Scan the pastry counter first thing in the morning
- Order: Shakshuka
- Order: Kimchi fried rice
Jasmine’s notes
- La BreaA building Charlie Chaplin had built in 1928, formerly La Brea Bakery, one of the starting points of LA sourdough. Brunch every day, and pastries aren't restocked during the day; to skip the line, grab takeout at the bakery counter.Order: Croissants, baguettes, a quiche that changes daily; at brunch, short rib kimchi fried rice and the lobster omelet
- Address
- 624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Hours
- Brunch Mon–Fri 08:00–14:00 · weekends 08:00–15:00; dinner Wed–Sun 17:30–22:00
- Website
- republiquela.com →
- Best time
- Weekend brunch
Where I wrote about it
- The Ultimate LA Food Guide
- The LA brunch map | An LA weekend starts with brunch
- The LA bakery map | Why do you have to get up early for bread in LA?
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