Etchea Café Bakery & Catering

I went there for their chicken pot pie. I saw that it was seasonal on their menu outside of the café, and I thought that they had it. I was incredibly wrong. I think that if you have a seasonal item then you need to take it off your menus (inside and outside) if you do not have it. Yes, it helps that you say it’s seasonal, but do not just leave it all year round hoping it will attract customers. I ended up getting a bowl of soup, I think it was zucchini basil. It was incredibly flavorful, but at the end of my meal for $ 6, I expected it to be more filling.

There are a lot of option for Bunker Hill workers for sandwiches, soup. coffee or pastry. Etchea is where I go, based on proximity to my work site, the relaxed café vibe, as well as the products they serve. The coffee is a dark roast imported, the desserts are better quality and the soups are terrific. There is a tendency is cafes and delis that service these business areas to charge high prices (justified due to their high overhead costs) but deliver very ordinary products that you might get in a diner in the suburbs for half the price. Etchea delivers what I would call a European level of food and beverage quality for that price point, and for that they have earned my loyalty. Why would I go to Starbucks or some other American chain restaurant or fast food place when I can get this for about the same price? Also, bakery on premises so I can pick up a baguette when I need to take it home.

$ 3 for a stale macaroon… nothing more to say about this place.

Charming neighborhood coffee place. The friendliest and kindest staff in DTLA. Delicious baked goods and lots of delightful outside seating. Very dog friendly.

Me and my friend went to have lunch here before going to The Broad. The staff was friendly, and service minded, and the panini was very good. We even got some free really good tasting dessert to our table! Thank you! We will be back

Love this French bakery. On my way to YMCA and I usually pick up sandwich or bagel for the day. Staff is really nice and has really cute décor my daughter loves it here too.

Good food, great central location in downtown. Answered questions about ingredient concerns but labels were wrong in salads. The items said they contained some ingredients in which they didn’t have.

I love this cute sidewalk café. Coffee is my all time favorite as well as the food. EVERYTHING is good. Service is top notch.

Etchea is wonderful! The food is consistently delicious, the prices are great, and the people that work there are so kind. They have a great breakfast and I always look forward to their catered lunches at work. They also sell a variety of pantry items.

LA needs more Etchea and less Starbucks. The coffee is superior, the food is always fresh and delicious, and the café is too cute! The staff treats our dog like a full paying customer. We love it here!

I use to go their Figueroa St. location aaaaalll the time. I tried to go recently only to find out this location is now closed. ugh. At first I use to go here strictly for their coffee. They have really good parfaits with this awesome granola that has GLAZED GINGER in it. Their avocado chicken sandwich is AMAZING, it’s a little spicy but not too much. They also have muffin tops (yes, muffin tops)…they’re always moist and delicious. I need to make time to visit their DTLA location. I miss this place.

I never thought that I would crave oatmeal until I came to this place. The breakfast food was fresh and absolutely amazing!

This is one Bakery that treats you like family. We use them all the time for our Conference Center Facility. We sometimes have last minute bookings and meetings. When this happens they are my day of call. They are able to prepare food on time, last minute, and not impact the quality of the food. I have had other clients order from another catering company and not have enough food. When that happens I recommend they give Etchea a call and they are not disappointed.
Recently we tried some of the new hot breakfast items for our Board of Directors. Our staff and Board enjoyed the food! The specialty green healthy juice they have is still the best one I have tried in town.

This review is for the Bunker Hill location.
I work with the wonderful catering team at Etchea Bakery on a regular basis. They are one of our most popular caterers, and my company deals with ALOT of caterers.
FOOD:
Their food is great. Simple flavors, EXCELLENT QUALITY. Clean presentation.
Everything always tastes fresh (TRY THE SMOKED SALMON) and never looks pre-​made (i.e. the lettuce doesn’t have brown edges, no overnight refrigeration taste). The bread is always super soft (because its fresh baked), and their desserts are SO GOOD. If you ever cater with them do yourself a favor and order a dessert platter. Te crème brûlée bars will change iour life!
SERVICE:
Team Etchea is THE BEST out there. They are beyond accomodating with last minute orders, weekend orders, early early early morning orders, and they listen to suggestions and implement the changes I need.
Christine (the owner) along with Javier and Lupe (the catering dynamic duo) pay such close attention to detail and handle my catering orders with a personal interest in the level of satisfaction we have with their product.
I can always count on the team at Etchea to take care of me. Theres nothing I love more than Javier or Lupe telling me, «Whatever you need my friend.»
Thank you so much, Team Etchea! JAMS and I are so very grateful for all that you do.

We went to the Broad museum this morning and thought we would check this place out. It was either this place or Subway. We should’ve picked Subway. The food was kind of whatever. A bit overpriced. I don’t live near downtown and I rarely go there so there isn’t a chance of me coming back here. But, boy! We were not expecting the show that we got! While we were eating, and there were other people in the place. I see the guy who had just rung me up run outside (WITH GLOVES ON AND PAPERWORK IN HIS HAND!) and start yelling at some woman who was walking her dog. I wasn’t sure what had happened (maybe she didn’t pick up poop?) but the guy LOST IT! I heard him yelling at her, raise his arms, and just be plain crazy. The girl just stood there in shock. I felt bad for her. It was kind of surreal seeing this. He then ran back in, said «I’m calling the cops!» and got on the phone with someone, yelling about how they need to get there right now. He ran back out and yelled at this girl some more. Not sure why the girl was still standing there. I would have just walked away if some huge guy was yelling and berating me the way he did. Even her dog looked scared, LOL. After a while, he came back in and laughed about what he did. We were in shock. Even I was embarrassed for him but he seemed happy with himself. Awkward…

First of all, as of January 14, 2016, this place is NOT CLOSED! I just got lunch here.
Love their soups — especially the zucchini soup, which is often their soup of the day. Their ficelle sandwiches are just like I used to get in France (especially ham and butter — delish), and their quiches are amazing. The service is really personal and nice.
My one wish is for more creative salads, but I’m really picky when it comes to salads.

A cozy café that made for the perfect spot before visiting the Broad. They serve a variety of pastries, coffee, and have a menu that will satisfy most breakfast lovers.
I got a ham and cheese quiche for 3.50 and it was warmed up and came with a good portion of a side salad. There was a lot of meat in the quiche and the crust was flaky but retained the soft and delicious cheesy-​goodness inside. The salad was a good compliment and also light on the dressing so it was healthy too!
The service and ambiance are also great. Although initially I was disappointed that they had run out of oatmeal and that was all that I wanted, after my meal one of the employees offered my friend and I a complimentary brownie and it was not only really tasty but a super kind gesture. The café also feels somewhat European but is a comfortable place to grab a coffee or quick bite. Street parking nearby is also pretty easy! Recommended if you’re visiting a spot around the hill downtown!

OMG, so yummy and great service. A coworker brought cookies from this place which melted in my mouth so we decided to try. There is basically no parking nearby or around. But if you are in the area, the chicken pot pie is excellent. The crust is HEAVENLY and there is a PERFECT filling to crust ratio. All entrees come with a side salad. I ordered so many desserts to go that they threw in an extra brownie. Great service, great food, just hard to do a quick pick up and go due to parking so I subtracted one star for that.

Stopped at this location to use their restroom because it was the only closest place open while I was waiting in the standby line for The Broad. I ended up leaving with some scones ($ 3 ea) and it was really good. Quick service!

Phenomenal latte, friendly service, and a cute and tasty baked goods selection. I got their gingerbread cookie and it was so good — honestly the perfect kick of flavor without an overbearing gingerbread taste.
It’s located right behind the Broad museum if you want breakfast or lunch while you’re stopping by the area!

Hands down Etchea has the best bagel and lox combination in the area. On the menu they offer a toast and lox option but you can substitute for a bagel. They also have amazing customer service!

The staff here is very nice. Javier, the manager, is very sweet and accommodating. This was my first time at this establishment and I was treated very hospitably and felt very welcome by the staff. My order was the egg and prosciutto sandwich. It seemed fresh, tasty egg, nice and crispy baguette. Tasted good overall. The prosciutto was cut too thick, very much like ham, and it was difficult to distinguish between the two. I’ve always been accustomed to thinly-​sliced prosciutto so that was a little unexpected. It does make a difference in taste. I very much liked the way their pastries and various baked goods looked. I am looking forward to trying those next time. They had some very enticing fruit drink concoctions also. The carrot/​orange/​ginger mix looked heavenly. I didn’t think the items were too expensive. I thought they were priced just right. This makes for a nice, quick stop for a decent breakfast or lunch. I imagine their coffee/​tea would be pretty good as well. Stay tuned…

Amazing sandwiches! The staff is so friendly! Try their super duper gâteau basque cake!

Delicious! I got the fancy grilled cheese and ham sandwich thing. Wish I remembered the name, but the girl at the counter suggested it and it was delicious. Ordered two desserts and had a carrot, ginger juice too.
The lady also gave me a complimentary cucumber/​mint water, how sweet! And it was so good too.
Definitely coming back next time I’m in downtown.

After spending a day at the Broad Museum, we were looking for a quick bite to eat. An employee at the Broad recommended Etchea as it was just around the block.
Etchea Café is a cute café serving baked goods and sandwiches. The pastries and breads on display looked quite appetizing. We opted for their special for the day that included a turkey pesto sandwich, a side salad and iced tea for $ 8.50. Considering that this café is in Downtown LA, the prices were pretty affordable.
The order came out fairly quickly in less than 10 minutes. As soon as I took a bite into the sandwich, I was disappointed with the turkey quality. The turkey reminded me of the prepackaged deli meat from the local supermarket. Unfortunately, it really ruined the sandwich for me. On the plus side, the bread was very good.
The iced tea was also refillable as well which is an extra plus.

Wonderful lunch spot downtown. I work across the street and cannot emphasize how appreciative I am of this café. They offer juices at lower prices than cold pressed juice joints. Their salads are fresh and reasonably priced, the macaroons are fresh and the baked goods look divine though I am on a no-​processed sugar diet. The staff is friendly and offered to toss my packaged salad, too. I love the outdoor seating which is quaint and semi-​private for crowded downtown street.

I’ve visited three times, but unfortunately Unilocal doesn’t seem to want to prompt me to review. Anyway, this is a good spot for a quick lunch, and about the only place I can think of in the area to get a pot pie or quiche. Service is mostly friendly, but I did have a situation where the douche that pushed his way in front of me ordered and got served before I was even acknowledged. They were preparing a catering order at the time… I get it, but still – live, in-​person customers should at least be quickly acknowledged, especially when bumped by douchy, entitled suits. I’d visit again, but would probably opt for Specialty’s down the street if given a choice.

I am a sucker for their — TO GO sandwiches, mainly their smoked salmon. I always ask them if they can add spinach and tomato and it’s a Go!
Coffee is pretty good and their sweets are amazing!
You have to try their version of cheesecake with is a mini pie size. Their bread can de devour in seconds, not really! but it feels like it, because it does not last long.
It’s location is separated from the area of restaurants, which is why I also like. feels like you are in a small town with great food. I have yet to dine on site and experience service then, but as of now no complaints, :)

Get the chicken pot pie! It’s warm and comforting with a super buttery, flaky crust. The green chile soup is also a standout, a little spicy, a little creamy, and always served nuclear hot.
I wouldn’t recommend the prepared charcuterie plate in the refrigerated case. It always looks a little dry and sad.

Drive by all the time but since they close at 5pm… I havent been able to stop by… until today.
The lady working the counter was very nice and helpful. I grabbed a menu for next time and a cookie to take home. I’ll keep ya posted

This is a lovely little bakery on the corner of 3^rd and Hope. It’s a little north of most businesses, so doesn’t get the traffic of something in Wells Fargo, but it’s so homey and the service is top notch!
Try the chicken pot pie — it’s large and delicious and feels like your mama’s hug. It’s savory and hits the spot. The juices are also fresh and amazing — I love the Orange and the Orange/​Ginger/​Carrot. So much delicious zing! The quiche is also amazing, as is the poblano pepper soup — so savory, not too salty, slight kick.
They serve you food «for here» on real plates with real silverware, which adds a nice touch to the homeyness. It’s totally a neighborhood joint and I hope they keep doing well!

In short, decent coffee, dry baked goods.
I’ve been tempted for months by their advert for a Croque Monsieur, so I was very disappointed when I finally had it.
I tried a pastry here, too, one of their nut breads, which just about sucked all the moisture out of my mouth.
The coffee was fairly decent, and I love that they have baguettes. Pretty sure I won’t be back for food.

Etchea is a cute café on a hidden corner of Bunker Hill. It offers a modest selection of sandwiches, salads, soups, breakfast and baked goods. Some items are pricey, but the quality of ingredients is very good. Given its Basque inspired menu, many dishes include serrano ham… flavorful and delicately meaty, but on the salty side.
Sourdough baguettes are wonderful, lattes are delicious, and I cannot rave enough about the amazing petite quiche! Leek and onion petite quiche is my new favorite breakfast. I’ve never had a quiche that tastes like Etchea’s… less egg pie-​ish, more like creamy egg goodness nestled in a flaky crust. O.M.G.
Service is extremely friendly, although occasionally a tad slow (they’re working out the kinks of a recently-​opened store). Slight menu changes every now and then, but they are very accommodating. Poached eggs on toast ($ 4) isn’t on the menu anymore, but they’ll still make it, and it’s good.