Cayenne Cafe

I have been here twice, and both times I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. The wait staff is attentive and the food has been delicious both times. I haven't tried their dinners, but I will make it a point to return one evening if it promises to be as good as lunch. Pros: Delicious food, great staff Cons: parking more

Very cute, low-key place in a prime spot and the owner/manager and servers were great and attentive to our group of 5, which is a rare combination in L.A.. Meanwhile, the food was just good but not great. Pros: area,venue, service Cons: food more

My friend and I decided to try something different last Thursday and looked up Cayenne on City Search. Upon arriving we were greeted by a very polite gentleman who promptly led us to a nice outdoor table. I looked at the menu and was surprised to find such an eclectic mix of Moroccan, French, Italian, Greek and American food on the menu. My friend who had been here before, told me Cayenne Cafe is one of only 3 restaurants in town that orders the highest level grade A organic coffee, $50 a pound. So I ordered a latte to test it, and was amazed at how smooth it was, it had no bitter after taste whatsoever. I could definitely get hooked to coffee at Cayenne, its the best cup of coffee I've ever tasted.\r \r The waiter had a happy face and upon my request suggested I try the kibbih as an appetizer, and the salmon with charmoula sauce as the main dish. My friend ordered his favorite dish Moroccan couscous. I must say they have an excellent chef because the salmon had some amazing flavors with a very delicate and refined mix of spices. I've never tasted salmon like this in my life, I think its Cayenne's unique blend of spices that creates the magic with this dish. \r \r The happy chipper waiter told me since its Thursday night, there would be Flamenco dancing starting in 30 minutes. Sure enough, a guitar player and a dancer showed up with guitar and a wooden floor. When the performance started, I was quite surprised at how dramatic, exciting and charismatic Flamenco dancing is. All in all, it made for a very memorable and enjoyable evening out. \r \r The waiter's were very courteous and attentive all evening long and the deserts were uniquely light and delicious. My friend and I had a wonderful time at Cayenne and I will definitely put this on my list of all time favorite places to hang out. \r \r I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that has a sophisticated taste. Pros: Exquisite cuisince with highest quality ingredients. Good entertainment. Super friendly staff. Cons: None, just wish I had known about Cayenne before. more

Last night, my boyfriend and I were searching for a restaurant to go to near La Brea. We did not want to go anywhere that was crowded nor a place where we could not hear each other. We saw Cayenne on Beverly and decided to give it a try. It looked cute enough from the outside. It wasn't completely crowded but not empty enough to scare us away. We were surprised to find that it was a Moroccan restaurant. We were welcomed by a friendly man, who appeared to be an owner or manager. We were seated immediately in the outdoor heated patio...amazing for a Saturday night at 8:00 PM. The service was top-notch here...courteous and quick service/food. The belly dancing and ethnic music added a nice different element from the usual. The hummus was amazing. I ordered the chicken skewer dinner, which included rice, a salad or soup. Mine was average tasting...but how good can chicken skewers taste, I guess. My boyfriend ordered the chicken pommegranate dish and his was amazingly good. We definitely enjoyed the restaurant overall and suggest it as a fun different place to go to. I will steer towards something more adventurous on the menu next time. Pros: Ambience, Uncrowded on a weekend night, Fun more

I have been to Cayenne for lunch and dinner several times, and have always had a GREAT experience. The food, service, and ambience are all wonderful! Highly recommend! Pros: Reasonably priced, great ambience, good food Cons: Parking more

very nice spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. great place for lots of healthy and flavorful menu options. our server is always very friendly and attentive and the dining space is set up really cool! (the picture on this page does not do it justice!) more

The food was excellent; service was warm, friendly and efficient; atmosphere was relaxing; lots of food variety on the menu; and they have the most interesting bathroom!!!! Highly recommended more

I'm not going to lie, I enjoyed coming to Cayenne. I was a regular customer with my friends for quite some time, felt the food was alright (no NYC) and enjoyed the atmosphere. However, I'll never ever return again after being insulted by the restaurant owner, who implied I was too cheap to sit at his restaurant. \r \r I had already cooked myself a meal at home, but decided to join the company of my friends at their request. I felt bad for not having anything, so I ordered a side of rice that came out in a small cup. Perfectly fine. Then the bill comes and I'm charged $5 for literally a small cup of rice. I simply questioned if the price was correct considering you can buy a chicken sandwich for $6. They said yes that's the price, so I paid. Again, fine. Then the owner came out and said ""I heard you complaining about the price of your rice."" I replied, ""I was just checking to see if the price was correct for a cup."" He asks me if that's all I ordered and I said yeah, I come here all the time and usually order full meals, but that I had already eaten tonight and I was just joining my friends so opted for a side. He said, ""well you are lucky to be sitting in my restaurant for $5, I usually charge $25 a head minimum. $5 is nothing so consider yourself lucky"" and walked away. It's not like I was sitting and ordering by myself, I simply joined my friends who spent over $60 at the table! What a way to treat and retain a loyal customer... Alls I can say is it was quite insulting and I'll never return nor recommend this place to anyone anymore. I understand if my experience doesn't deter you from eating here. I just feel it's always important to let people know when a customer is mistreated and insulted not just by an employee, but the owner! I refuse to support such acerbic and uncaring proprietors. So if you are deciding between Cayenne and an alternative, please try the alternative! TIA Pros: Atmosphere Cons: Customer service per the owner! more

One of my favorite places to eat in LA. Good breakfast, lunch and dinners. Friendly staff and great service. Hardly ever a wait! Pros: Food, service, staff more

One of our favorite places to eat, great food! great for brunch or dinner. Friendly staff and fun music. more

I went with a friend and we had a great time! Nice atmosphere, good food, good prices! I recommend you go there if you're in the mood for a fun and casual full of culture dinner! Pros: good food, good ambience, good prices Cons: sketchy neighborhood, parking more

My wife and I are regulars at Cayenne. I just want to say that the review of misslisamouse didn't make any sense. We order desserts there very often. They are $5.50 and so big that one person can not finish it all by himself. So there is no way they had only 3 desserts & 3 coffees. One thing is clear though: if you are in such a tight financial situation that you can't invest in a dinner($8.50 to $14), you should ask for the price before you order. Pros: great value, exellent food, fun belly bancing Cons: street parking, one bathroom more

I went to this restaurant with a couple of friends to stop in for a coffee after catching a revival film at the New Beverly Cinema next door. I couldn't find desserts on the menu, but we each ordered a pastry with our coffee because we didn't want to invest in a meal. Well, we may as well have, because the unlisted dessert prices trapped us into a bill over $40 for a light snack. The teen waitress was inattentive and impatient, and when I asked if she could make a seperate check (since the bill was high) she said, ""I already wrote it down"". Meaning, she wrote the bill on a piece of paper. I guess this was a big obstacle for her. Also, the place was deserted and I can understand why. Pros: next to Cinema, Edible, No people Cons: Overpriced, Inattentive more

Breakfast, lunch or dinner Cayenne has never disappointed us. The food is so great you can't wait to come back. They even have steak that can give the best steakhouse in town a run for it's money. It's not on the menu, so make sure to ask for it. They have belly dancers friday and saturday nights and it's most entertaining. I am definetely having my birthday party at Cayenne. Pros: Great service, Excellent food, Fantastic atmosphere more

Cayenne Cafe provides this rare blend of friendly neighborhood restaurant without falling into the ""ethnic"" trap. It offers a pleasant variety of dishes that appeals to most palates. It's simple yet sophisticated, contemporary yet warm, a true fusion of what makes LA a truly unique place to eat and enjoy life. Highly recommended! Pros: Inexpensive, clean, friendly more

I have never had anything here that has been less than wonderful. The servers are efficient and friendly. It is a very welcoming place. I love the assortment of teas and beverages. The breakfasts are terrific and if you are lucky to be there when there is still a piece of knafe left, order it immediately - it is divine. Their salads are all wonderful. They are great for takeout, too. Everytime my family comes in town, I now have to take them here at least once! more

After reading the glowing reviews (which I'm now positive are fakes) I decided to take my girlfriend here, hoping for an evening filled with romantic ambiance and top-tier cuisine. We got neither. What I got was tough, overcooked salmon served on a sloppy bed of flavorless couscous dry enough to cause dehydration, and hummus that tasted about one notch down that bought at Trader Joe's. My girlfriend was cajoled into ordering one of the ""specials"" -- a pound of pasta drowned in olive oil and topped with four meager, undercooked shrimp. Worse yet, the waitress hovered near our table, continually inquiring whether or not we were going to stick around for the ""fabulous"" belly dancer that would soon be arriving. It turned out that the ""dancer"" was some eighteen-year old wannabe Hollywood starlet who would be right at home in a strip club. Awful. Cons: Overpriced bad food, Awful music and dance, No ambiance more

If truly spectacular food, a great atmosphere and a fun, friendly staff are things you look for in a restaurant, then Cayenne Cafe is your place. My husband and I have been coming here since soon after they opened several months ago and have absolutely loved everything we've had here (we've tried over half of the menu). Their hummus is the best I've ever had, their salads, sandwiches and dinner fare are fresh, inventive and always tasty, and their unique breakfasts are a welcome change from traditional (and heavy) egg and meat and starch breakfasts. Sam and his team always make us feel welcome and have made Cayenne Cafe our first choice for dining out. Pros: Great Food, Healthy, Value more

After having dined at (and being disappointed by) numerous trendy L.A. restaurants, it's refreshing to find a place with a friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere and absolutely great food. The breakfasts here are unique, healthy, and always hit the spot. For lunch, it's always hard to choose between the sandwiches and the salads (and I've never been a salad guy, but this place has changed my outlook); and the trend continues at dinner with even more options, each masterfully prepared with fresh, highest quality ingredients (and with dinner entrees topping out at around $14, you don't have to mortgage your house to eat here). Top it all off with a Turkish Coffee and the best lemonade in town, and you have Cayenne Cafe. Pros: Awesome Food, Great Value, Healthy more

I was told by a friend to check out the Cayenne Cafe since it's in our neighborhood. I was thrilled to find it to be such a great place. I thought the ambience was casual enough for a dinner with friends and yet cozy enough for a date. The menu is great and full traditional mediterranean dishes. We shared two salads which were fresh and flavorful and really filled us up. I would suggest coming and trying it out whether for a light meal or if your really hungery. Even though it's right on busy Beverly Blvd. you still feel like your in a mediterranean atmosphere. Pros: great salads, cozy more