Went for breakfast after the reopen and was not disappointed. Great service, good food, and warm inviting ambience. Wanted to go back again for dinner that night.
I came here 5 years ago the food was delicious, but today I was surprised they changed everything and the food was horrible,no flavor on them sorry no more coming at this place
I LOVE THE ENVIRONMENT ITS LIKE PASTS TIME AND MODERN MIXED,BREAKFASTS FOR ME THERE IS THE BESTS...I LOVE THE WAFFLE I ATE AWHILE BACK..I NEVER SAW A FULL BAR THERE.. BUT SIGN SAYS COCKTAILSI JUST GRAB BREAKFASTS THERE...MY ADD ON FRUITS ARE MY FAVE..THERE
I like this venue very much. there is a very special spirit. The meals are tasty. the service is powerful and the personel is professional. The pay is honest. I warmly recommend.
Located just over the bridge in echo park is this vintage themed diner called Brite Spot. As you walk in, you get a total retro vibe of how diners used to be with the bright neon sign out front, the light blue leather upholstery, the wood paneling on the inside, the pie cabinet right at the bar, and the extremely interesting light fixtures hanging from the roof.I ordered the Breakfast Anytime Burger and it did not disappoint.This burger comes with a beef patty, accompanied with hash browns, roasted peppers, and a sunny side egg. Hiding beneath all of this is a delicious sriracha aioli and all packed in between a brioche bun.The presentation of the food and the ambiance of this diner will definitely get you feeling a type of way.
Brite Spot is a historical diner on Sunset blvd in EchoPark area. Interior atmosphere is very cool, nice and relaxing. Indoor design is very chic and classy. I sat at the bar and its bar stools are comfortable and sturdy. Table is prefectly leveled in height. Outdoor seating faces Sunset blvd and of med-large in size. I ordered Breakfast burrito; it lacked some substance and taste. Also, I think its too mushy and the cheese on top is not completely melted. But their coffee taste good. Menu prices are a little over priced in my opinion. Service was okay but needs to be improved. Staff are nice, attentive, friendly and competent. Parking is very small and has ~8 car maximum capacity. Metered street parking is available. Overall, I wasnt completely satisfied with my breakfast. Clearly I had high expectation for Brite Spot but was let down.
Ive been coming here with my mother and brothers since I was a toddler. Its really sad that all my childhood memories are slowly being removed from Echo Park but I am really glad that Brite Spot has been able to remain open and still able to make fantastic dishes and pies for a reasonable price. I highly recommend getting tater tots instead of hash browns and grab a slice of pie on your way out. Also, chose to eat outside so you can people watch on Sunset. Support this classic eatery!
When I went to Brite Spot a couple years ago, it was fantastic! Their breakfast menu is stellar. I also have gone there for lunch and gotten the chicken club, which is huge! Portion size is on point, probably enough for two people honestly.Highly recommended!The only pain in the neck about this place, as true of anything in the Silver Lake, Echo Park area, is the parking. They do have a parking lot with about 10 spaces in it. There is also parking on surface streets around the place.
I like this place a lot, but it isnt without its faults. Location is great, and the food is good but the eggs they just couldnt get right.Smacked on a street corner in Silver Lake surrounded by a lot of other great places, making this a perfect location. The restaurant is small and not too busy through the week when I went but guaranteed to fill up during busy brunch trips on the weekends.The food is an array of choices from vegan and vegetarian to somewhat vague renditions of southern faire. Unfortunately being from the south is a curse.The Southern Decadence came with a hard biscuit and plain gravy but the fried chicken breast had all the flavor. There was the Fried Green Tomato Benedict that, while good in theory, just didnt come through. Egg was over cooked and not runny, greens werent what we expected and the biscuit was hard.On a different occasion I had the corned beef hash where again I was slightly disappointed. The hash was basically just sliced corn beef and home fries but it tasted SO good. Flavor won, but again the over medium eggs was cooked harder than hard. Possibly stick with sunnyside and see how it turns out?All in all I enjoyed it but it didnt knock my socks off. Im sure Ill be back though.
Easy place to walk to if you live in the area. There is only a few parking spots so dont rely on parking in the lot. There is plenty of meters around the restaurant, and the meters are pretty cheap.There is plenty to choose from and the kids items are huge. We have two, so they get one menu item each and there is plenty of leftovers for the rest of the day.I recommend the vegetarian burger but with the vegan bun and no vegan mayo. It is one of the best impossible burgers that I have eaten. They cook it well and it tastes great with the grilled onions and grilled tomatoes. The french fries are delicious.
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The food was so savory. Ive had nothing but pleasant experiences here and plan to keep coming back. This place has a nice atmosphere.
I really loved this place. certainly worth a return visit. the bill was fair i would say.
Pretty good barbecue. The brisket sandwich and fries are my go-to. The sauce here is great too! Overall, pretty good
Looking forward to returning with my relatives. It has a good interior.
Our server (I assume he was the owner, he had that aura, tall thin guy, grey hair?) was just the right amount attentive (not too helpful, but not absent either). The coffee was good, the egg sandwich was just scrambled enough and lightly toasted and had a sausage just the same diameter as the bun. I didnt even know they came that big. It was like a Jimmy Dean Whopper Jr. That good.
I really loved this place. the service was very friendly and kind. it has a nice feel to it.
Im an addict for American fare breakfast. This place is designed like a classic American diner with their sputnik chandeliers and its mid century modern decor. The menu serves up some classics and also a few modern twist of American fare favorites. Tasty and well within the budget. Also large portions and great service :)
Last week was our first time we went to this excellent restaurant. But It is no doubt not the last. We had a good time with the good service, with the finest food and booze and with the friendly cost. We will no doubt return there again.
The food is always being delicious and after Covid 19 just as good but I miss the former crew specially Kel, McKenzie, Crystal, Adriana, Joanna ( I am forgetting a couple of names ); all amazing, beautiful people.
Belgian waffle tasted like rosemary... all three of us at the table agreed, but we didn’t bring it up to the staff because they didn’t seem warm or interested in the feedback. If it’s a conscious choice that’s one thing, but it should be mentioned on the menu. Waffle was also barely lukewarm. Fries had black on them, suggesting they’d been left out long enough to oxidize, like seriously oxidize. If it was only one or the other I wouldn’t have let it bother me but the combination of it all makes me concerned about cross contamination and definitely convinced me not to come back. Hate to leave bad reviews but I gotta be honest.EDIT - asked the staff, who asked the kitchen, and the promptly denied that any rosemary was in the batter, of course. However, it didn’t seem like they believed me, nor were they interested in looking into it. If a customer has an issue, it’s the staff and kitchen’s responsibility to do their best to fix it. Would have changed my rating but it stays due to the lack of effort on the part of the whole staff to help fix the problem. Unfortunately I won’t be coming back.
Super delicious food! awesome workers that are very kind, if you ever want to go eat breakfast or lunch, the brite spot is the place, and the diner is super clean, no bugs,no mold all of it is super clean and the food is well cooked
Cool Rock and Roll themed decor. Lots of good comfort food including milk shakes that are make with hand scooped ice cream and mixed with great thinks like Cookies. For the over 21 crowd and your favorite alcohol.
Staff was really accommodating and friendly. Food came out fast and was delicious.The parking situation bright it down a star because it can take a while to find parking so I recommend ride sharing or if youre local it makes it easier.
Jerome was the best! Happy birthday to his moms!! Key lime pie was delicious!
Great spot for a date. Small parking lot. Love the Art Deco vibe. Also gives off a greasy spoon diner vibe but actually the food is very clean.
Prices high for Breakfast, $13 for eggs toast and hash browns. The best deal is the quiche which is really good for $11.
I ordered the big daddy breakfast burrito, and the strawberry donut and My husband had the the nickel burger and the maple bacon donut. So f-ing good. Worth the driving around to look for parking. Service was great. Cute cozy little spot. We will for sure be coming back.
This is a five-star diner. Its what you want, if you want the diner experience. A diner should be a little bit divey. It should be informal. It should make you think of the past. Brite Spot does those things. But its also super vegan and vegetarian friendly. Amazing Impossible Burger, great veggie omelettes. If youre in Echo Park and looking for some laid back Twin Peaks vibes, check it out.
Excellent food. Horrible service. I wish the wait staff was as good as the food is. Salt, pepper and condiment bottles disgustingly dirty. Would it kill you guys to wipe them down? I hope the kitchen is cleaner than the dining area. Ordering a glass of water is like pulling teeth. Ignored at least four times for a glass of water. After food has been delivered your ignored. Tried to pay the bill for 15 minutes! Almost walked out without paying! Dining staff needs a serious overhaul.
Lots of parking options, great location, ambience retro. Service a 10! Will return with friends. Met thereby a friend, on his recommendation! Great great food! Eggs were perfect! Coffee tasted great!
The new owners have lost the charm of the old place. It feels like an antiseptic, suburban diner now. It closes 10pm. Why? It used to open late and bring in a fun, creative crowd ( musicians after their gigs, actors after their shows). Now, they go elsewhere & the place is empty. What were they thinking ?
The Brite Spot is a great place to come for a casual and traditional breakfast and lunch. We have been coming here for 15 years under various owners. The service is generally very good. I would not recommend the veggie burger. They need to get Beyond or Impossible burger meats. Cobb salad was also not great. However, the tater tots are good and most of the eggs dishes are great.
Delicious diner food, coffee, and drinks in a well known and well loved space that has so much going on and is so popular that you are willing to wait just for a taste of this deliciousness. It appears to have undergone a bit of a face lift recently, but that really just highlights the traditional delicious diner-ness of it all
Delicious food and great service. An adorable retro diner with a modern diner menu. Our server was great. He made sure we didnt need anything, but didnt hover. The food was fresh and tasty. We purchased dessert (not to be missed) on his recommendation and it was amazing!
Just a great retro neighborhood diner. One of the last of the breed. Very Echo Park hipster vibe these days, but older residents and families are also there. Typical EP mix of customers. Food is generally good - old fashioned diner comfort food.
I grew up in Echo Park and have been a customer of Brite Spot over the years however it has been several years since Ive been there. I know theyve changed owners a few times but I cant believe the prices. Really, $7.50 for a slice of pie! Club sandwich for $13.95. I bought neither of those. Too rich for my blood. I ordered a Cobb salad which was reasonably priced at $11.95 but of course, the protein is extra - $6.00 for chicken. The salad was good and the service good but I wont be back because of the prices.
The food is excellent! Attention is paid to all aspects of food preparation and delivery. The restaurant decor is diner appropriate and fun. Overall a great spot!
Food was great! Service was pretty awful. We waited over 20 minuets for our check, table was cleared, we asked the front eventually and that stop took them another 7 mins to get it for us. We only ever saw our server three times. 1- take drink order, food order and 3 food delivery which also took a bit too long. Overall took about 2 hours to get in and out. Service could really use improvement especially on a Saturday morning.
Dropped in on tues. there was quick and friendly service.
Cool, casual spot serving classic diner cuisine. Cant go wrong with their breakfast offerings! Food and service were great
Great breakfast spot. I got the Denver omelet and the wife got the tomato and kale scramble. Both were very well cooked. We went later in the morning and there was no wait.
This restaurant is awful!!!! We had to wait for 20 min to be acknowledged and the waiters threw our silverware and straws on the table!!! And they did not wash hands prior to handling our silverware!!! We ordered a dish that came with caramelized walnuts instead we got BURNT PECANS!!! And we asked and they insisted that the nut was walnuts I had to google pecan to show them!!! Even the manager argued and finally returned to our table to apologize and tell us that we were right about the nut being a pecan!!!!! We had 2 guys helping us one was extremely RUDE the other nice!!!! I will say the manager comped our order!!! Sorry but this would NOT be a first or 2nd choice!!! I would passHire people who are nice and professional!!! Don’t just bring anyone into your establishment to work!!!! At least know a walnut from a PECAN and learn what CARAMELIZE IS!!!! It doesn’t mean burnt!!!!You have been warned and I had to leave a one star otherwise it would be NOTHING
This place is quaint and cozy from the get go. The service was fast and so friendly and when the food came out it was to die for. I definitely will recommend this restaurant and Ill be coming back.
Breakfast anytime you want. Solid choices. Had the chicken and waffles - added a splash of Tabasco to the chicken and boom! We’re in business.Friendly staff, good setting- would come again.
Super delicious. Next time Ill be back with my coworkers. The place has an awesome feel to it. I can see why they have a lot of great reviews.
We ordered the breakfast burger and sweet potato mash which were alright. We the got the buckwheat pancakes with vegan butter which was the best part of the whole experience. The customer service was excellent also.
Staff is always super even when they have a full house. the bill was fair i would say.
My favorite vegan spot the service always on point, the food always great! And super affordable meals I always ball out here and my bill is always decent I can’t complain about this place it’s literally my favorite!!!!
It was so appetizing. There was fast and courteous service. It has a great interior. I can see why they have so many great reviews.
One of my favorite local eateries, and its been here forever! Theyve just remodeled the place and shortened the menu, but they promised that some of my old favorites would be back. When they do, itll get 5 stars from me again. Open all day again, which is great!
We actually shot a movie here once. A little on the pricey side but service and food have always been good. The patio is great on a warm day.
I’ve been going to the bright spot for years and I’m really liking the new menu items and updated look of this staple of Echo Park casual dining.
Went there with my parents off of a recommendation and have to say, nothing about this place was worth it. Service was dismal (probably understaffed), the food came out cold for all three of us. The biscuits, hard and stale, the gravy was cold, the fried chicken was cold, the eggs were probably the best part of the meal besides the lemonade (the best thing I had there).Even the toast was depressing. The edges burnt while the center was soft, like the heat couldnt get to it. Maybe today was just a bad day, but I will not be recommending this place nor returning anytime soon. May your venture there be more rewarding than mine.
Came here a few weeks ago while visiting from Scotland. Had the rueben sandwich which was delicious. Absolutely loved the chocolate milkshake and coffee refills too. Service was 10/10. A saviour after a 3 day festival! Would love to come back and try more food.
My friend brought me here, and I was not disappointed. Old charm, great food, and good prices. I got the breakfast with the chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy, and egg (cant remember the name of it!) and it was great. Also my drink refills were right on cue.
Your revamped, hipster run, American dinner. The newly added vegan menu is still out of place in there. Still holds a good character and atmosphere.
Good food and super fast service. I had the Southern Decadence. That is a fried chicken breast covered in cheese, bacon and a fried egg. You also get a rich gravy and biscuit. Price was about $13.
The food is usually really good but the service in my experience is slow and they forget items . my brother ordered an iced coffee that never came, and they never came to refill water. Also they close at 3 pm which sucks for lunch if youre trying to miss the hipster brunch crowd. I used to love it here may be there is new management or staff.
Its a nice little coffee shop with a good breakfast. Id of given it 3 1/2 ☆s but not available.
Cake was ok but a bit on the pricey side $7.50 for a pumpkin pie.... Service was good.
It’s fine. Our brunch was incredibly underwhelming. Chicken and waffles had chicken that seemed like food that didn’t sell the previous night and then just got refried. Super dry and tough. Country potatoes in a hash cut so large I had to cut them in threes to get a bite.Maybe it’s better, but with the amount of good spots, I’ll just go elsewhere. Not like it’s too cheap here either.
I had heard so many good things about this place and was so excited to try it. The staff were great and very friendly, but the food was not very good. They had been closed for repairs for a week immediately prior to the morning I ate there, I dont know if that was a factor.
Great food with great choices. I had the southern decadence. It is a biscuit topped with a fried Chicken breast and apple wood bacon smothered in pork gravy. My daughter had the sloppy tofu hash that was also very good. They close at 3:00 pm so get there early.
This place is fairly consistent. Good price, service and food quality. I have two complaints, the Banana Cream pie. It is whole bananas in a pie crust topped with a microscopic bit of chocolate and a ton of whipped cream. Im sorry folks, whole banana is not cream. I felt a bit like I had been duped out of my money when I brought this home and discovered it.That recipe should be reconsidered.The second is that the buttermilk biscuit is a cross between a square of really be hard cornbread made with a dash of Bisquick. Biscuits are not difficult to make and clearly who ever is making these are taking the easy way out.
Very friendly service and the cute decor. It was a great find while walking around LA. Easy walk to and from the Broad, the Last Bookstore, etc.
This is a wonderful diner. The staff are friendly and helpful even when theres a lot of traffic. Im lactose intolerant but Ive given a dish of Mac N Cheese official pardon and do not regret it. It was delicious. The coffee is good black, if a tiny bit bitter, which is important because cream and sugar belong in chocolate milk, not coffee. Ill come here forever. The chandelier makes me think of constellations. Space is wonderful, so is Brite Spot. Simply wonderful.
Wish we had more time in LA to visit again. Lovely diner. We had an excellent breakfast and the service was relaxed (in a good way).
I thought the room is really good. And it wasnt too big. I also like the salad and the service was pretty good.
Never thought to give this place a review, because for the many years I’ve been coming here the food has been exceptional and the staff attentive and kind. This spot is one of the few places I bring every visitor from out of town to grab a bite to eat. Today, my first time dining here since the change in ownership, I was completely shocked by the 180 degree turn the restaurant has made. Although the staff were as excellent as always, the menu had dramatically squished, and my all time favorite dishes were ALL removed. My favorite tuna melt in LA was now missing, the greatest tater tots this side of the milky way had completely vanished, and it seemed as though each section on the menu had been just about slashed in half. I figured, hey, the original menu was a bit massive anyways— maybe this was long overdue (besides the tater tots being cut... that’s just wrong).I decided to go with the Bacon / Gruyere omelet with home fries, which seemed a close companion to my favorite omelette from the original menu— the Bacon Mushroom Cheddar. My partner got a turkey club with fries after a desperate plea for the original Tuna Melt had failed. I cannot even begin to explain how disappointed we were with our meal. My omelette was practically empty, and the few pieces of bacon and cheese that did make it in tasted all wrong. The bacon was chewy and dry, the caramelized onions were bitter and undercooked, and the cheese made for a sour combination with the rest of the flavors. My home fries were mealy, bland, and lifeless— I couldn’t even believe this was the same spot that made me some of the best tots in the world not a month earlier. Neither of us came close to finishing even half our meals (unheard of for either of us at this spot). I found the side of white toast and jam to be a more flavorful option than anything on my actual plate. I hope the wealth of these disappointed reviews send a clear message to the new management that one of the best diners in LA is in jeopardy of losing so many dedicated customers and I am hopeful that these complaints will be read and something will change before our next (and hopefully not last) visit to Brite Spot.
This is one of my favorite brunch spots! The staff is friendly, the food is tasty, and the ambiance is fun. Their pies and cakes are amazing, too!
Went there on a Saturday. The staff was friendly and sociable. The place has a cool atmosphere.
I can say this place does it for me. Service is consistently good. The bill was good for how much you get.
Really great food! Good price for the amazing quality. The service is grea . Joanna is a great server she really cares about the customers needs and is sweet and genuine. I will be bac . Thanks 💞💞💞🙂
Service is prompt even when they are busy. Prices are appropriate for the quality. Similar to a cafe in Las Vegas I loved.
I came here with my family two years ago and we returned a couple of days ago. The reason for the big gap is we live in London, so its hard to swing by more often!The first time we came we had lunch can of burgers and they were really good. The kind of indulgence that so many London joints are trying to replicate to varying degrees of success.Most recently we went for brunch. I had the California version of eggs benedict (proper name escapes me but instead of ham there was spinach, tomato and avocado) and loved it.My sons over ordered buttermilk pancakes so I had the chance to try those too. Big and fluffy, they were great. You could argue that we should have been given more of a steer on the amount they ordered but theres also a chance that most people dont struggle too much with them - maybe my boys are just lightweights!Not being local its hard for me to say how it compares on the value front but my brother was really happy with the vegan options, the service was friendly and efficient and we all left with bellies full and faces smiling after our diner experience at Brite Spot.
This place is decent. But the size of their oatmeal is child size. And the service is nonexistent.
It was so tasty. this place has a nice feel to it. makes me feel like i in nashville again.
Worst place to order out to go I asked the waitress if this order is mine and I gave the receipt. Than I found out its the wrong order the customer service is horrible before the customer service usetoo to be better. After the new management this place has gone down in my book
Prompt and friendly service, decent prices, quality foods.
Dont fret if its busy, it is worth the wait. staff treated us so nice. it has an awesome feel to it.
This place really puts the authentic back into the phrase authentic Mexican restaurant they have a steak egg and beans breakfast served with the softest flour tortilla the steak melt in your mouth the waitress was very kind polite the food came out promptly and piping hot they even finished with the breath ment. Very classy mom-and-pop Mexican restaurant. I love it
Great place to meet and catch up with friends. the staff was friendly and observant. this place has a cool atmosphere.
The gigantic breakfast burrito is a good call if youre hungry
Overall great service, I love waffles and those were not to my liking. My friend loved her pancakes tho. Ill have to get those next time.
Bright spot prices have gone up and their portions have gone down. The pies are now $8 and theyre a fraction of what they used to be. Very disappointed
Cute, vintage diner style. Great pie, not great dinner. Chicken pot pie was so-so, but way too expensive. They do not serve alcohol.Probably a better place for breakfast.
My favorite diner! Perfect food and some of the best service in town.
This location is absolutely outstanding. had a friend come into town and she asked me to take her here again. they have so many reviews for a reason.
Excellent food with a lot of attention to detail! Vegetarians, try the sweet potato hash you will not be disappointed. Service is also excellent and on the calmer side (good!)
New owners. New paint job. Still one of the best out sitting areas on Sunset. Simpler menu translates to better food and service.
Great food and service like always, great family place.
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