Lot 1 Cafe

My first bottomless mimosas experience was here and I absolutely loved it!
Driving down sunset, I’ve always pondered about what this building holds. The exterior is painted black and all you see is their simple name.
While Unilocaling for spots, I came across this and was intrigued by their $ 10 bottomless mimosas deal, compared to others being $ 15-​$ 20 per person. Might as well give it a shot, right?
When my BF and I got here, I was really excited that it was the same building I’ve always pondered about! Arrived around noon on a Saturday and it wasn’t crowded (first thumbs up), other places I called had wait times.
My BF was recommended by the friendly bartender to do their $ 5 omelet deal, which allows you to pick 3 toppings and included roasted potatoes. I got their southern, smoked salmon benedict for $ 10 (other places are $ 15 – 20 but this didn’t include roasted potatoes. Another unique thing about this place, they give you the option of picking TWO different benedicts to mix and match! I’ve never had that opportunity before. Boring me, I stuck with getting salmon for both of my eggs.
Our mimosas were served in larger glasses, versus the typical tall and skinny option, which was a benefit to us. After our completed first drink, our food arrived and it smelled AND tasted scrumptious! As soon as we took our first few bites, I whispered to my BF, «I think we found a gem». $ 40 for bottomless mimosas and great food, I was blown away. The portions were a lot larger than we expected, for the price we paid. We sat by the bar so our drinks were filled immediately after they were consumed. We didn’t feel rushed at all during our stay and every minute of it was perfect. Thanks for giving us a rocking Saturday afternoon! We’ll definitely be back, but with more company!

This review is for brunch. This is a great spot if you’re meeting people, as you just order from the counter and your food is brought over. Everyone’s food was great– the eggs in my omelet were so light and delicious. The bottomless mimosas actually do not have a bottom, and they refill generously. The service was great too. 5 stars for sure!

Haven’t been in a while but I do recall the bottomless Mimosas on Sunday mornings. You buy one of their overpriced meals & you get to pay yet some more (I forgot how much for their bottomless aforementioned drink special). No deal on beer that I recall. Food’s OK. You can see free live acts from here & fro’ whilst you wine & dine. Hipster vibe if you’re into that.

Jason and Eileen are the best! The mimosa deal is grand and I come here every weekend because of it. There’s live music in the evening and being a vegetarian Eileen knows how to make my heart beat. great salads and the veggie burger, and the fries with bunch of yummy. Yes yes yes I might just live on your patios for ever.

This has always been one of my favorite bars in Echo Park, but now I love it more after playing a show with my band.
As a band, Eileen and Jason were super helpful and took great care of us. We can’t wait to play here again.
As a customer, the drinks are cheap and the food is awesome, especially during brunch.
Totally a friendly neighborhood spot that lacks the pretension that some of the newer bars in Echo Park have.

Amazing food, service and music! Jason, the bartender, is so sweet and so quick with service. Aileen, the owner, is so kind and helpful too. You can’t beat the $ 10 bottomless mimosas for weekend brunch. I’ve loved all of the food I’ve gotten here — Benedicts, omelettes, veggie sandwiches, burger, veggie burger… It’s all good. Love this place! Great venue, restaurant and bar!

I’ve seen others say that Lot 1 supports local artists. I can say from personal experience that this is decisively untrue.
Lot 1 never offers ANY compensation to their artists. Most places at least have the decency to offer some sort of money/​drinks/​food to bands that invest their time playing there.
I recently got booked to play a gig there. My band showed up prepared and supported the show all night. The owner mismanaged the bands and set times. Around 11:30pm, my band was told we would not be able to play due to the lack of control.
The owner, Eileen, made sure to let us know it «wasn’t her fault.» Really? Still no compensation, apology, or even the slightest bit of empathy offered to the band. Apparently, it doesn’t matter at all to the management at Lot 1.
Combine that with overpriced food and drinks and you have a fake bar that acts like it is part of he community but only has interest in milking it dry.
Artists, my recommendation is to take your art somewhere that it will be ACTUALLY appreciated. Don’t settle for this spot simply because they will let you play there. We can do better.
Lot 1, step your game up. If you want to be the local arts hub you claim to be, BACK IT UP WITH YOUR ACTIONS.
I’ll likely never go to this establishment again, unless they change their ways. Not a generally negative reviewer, but I’ve had it with this place.
Edit: Since writing this review, I have continued to receive messages from other users detailing how these experiences happened to them as well. I appreciate the messages, but you all should write a review instead!

Great place to come for mimosas. The staff here is really friendly and quick with the refill. Came here for brunch. The good is amazing! Plenty to choose from, such awesome eats! I tried the burger. Awesome! I’m pretty sure this place gets busy on a weekend night by the looks of it. Parking is sketchy so just try to park up the hill. Quite the array of people that come here Haha. The vibe is awesome. No complaints. Try this place for a good echo park experience! Cheers.

I’ve never written a review, but Lot 1 deserves one. No other spot in town does a better brunch. I’ve skipped weddings to come to weekend brunch at Lot 1, it’s that good.
Personally, I recommend the Eggs Benedict or Lox Plate. You also can’t go wrong with the $ 5 Omelette.
Of course, no brunch is complete without mimosas. Show me another brunch spot that does bottomless mimosas from 12 – 5 and I will eat my phone.
It’s a small space, but I’ve never had a problem finding seating. I’ve come here on a date and I’ve come with 12 people. No matter what, the staff is very accommodating.
Lot 1 is a fixture in this community, and for good reason.

Was here for a live performance of a band in Dec.
Nice and cozy. I liked the décor around the stage!

back for my usual BOMB egg omelette ! the tatters here are amazing! I always order an extra side!!! great bottomless mimosas, music, ambience and super dog friendly!!!

$ 10 bottomless mimosa with meal purchase on weekends 12−5pm, no time limits. Very generous pours of champagne and they’re quick to refill or you can just go up to the bar to get a refill yourself. The place is small so a walk to the bar is only a few steps away. They do have a few tables in their patio as well.
Good menu selection. $ 5 omelette special. Their 2-​sided menu has an entire side dedicated to salads. I had their angus burger with steak fries. Don’t expect a quality burger (most likely grilled from a frozen patty), but the burger was tasty, sauce was good, and the hangover in me was saying yes. Their thick-​cut steak fries were cooked with a perfect crisp.
Street parking wasn’t too difficult to find.

We came for brunch and experienced awful customer service. The music in the back room was at clubbing volume so we asked the server to turn it down, which she graciously did. Five minutes later, a gentleman who I assume to be the manager, came in and turned it back to the same volume without saying a word to us. The server came with our food and we asked about the volume only to be told «Yeah, he said he wants the volume back up because it can’t be heard well in the other room.»
At brunch, I’m pretty sure people aren’t coming to a restaurant for the music. Most people are there with friends to chat over brunch so I doubt there would be complaints about not being able to hear the music especially at the expense of other tables hearing being permanently damaged.
Food took forever and was mediocre at best. $ 10 bottomless mimosas aren’t worth dealing with this kind of crap service. Just pay the extra $ 5 for for bottomless mimosas elsewhere.

Bottomless mimosa Saturday & Sunday! Build your own Bloody Mary bar!
please add more outside seating & umbrellas

I have always had kinda mixed feelings about this place but tonight put the nail in the coffin for me. I went to see a show for a band I really love, who I’ve seen there before a few times and it seems like every time the entire crowd is there to see their band. I’ve only ever been there for shows. Well, tonight I paid my cover, waited and watched a bit of the other bands in anticipation… then got shot down last minute. Apparently the management changed the time schedule without notifying the bands nor fans, wasting everyones time and money. I seriously wouldn’t have even been there, let alone pay a cover charge and buy beers, if it weren’t for this show. Won’t come here again, wouldn’t have come here in the first place. Will recommend that my musician friends avoid at all costs. Byeeeeee!

Where else can I listen to a live band, eat and Omelette and potatoes for $ 5, and get unlimited mimosas for $ 10!!! This place is cute and perfect for brunch. The chalk board wall and chalk board table tops are a contemporary touch. I will be back.

Came here to see a couple acts play this week. It’s an odd café/​bar mix with a music room in the back. The crowd was small and mostly pretty hipster. The bartender guy is mostly not behind the bar, so flag him down if you want something.
There are rules to ordering things like $ 2 charge for sharing and $ 3 grilled cheese on Thursdays if you also buy a beer. They have a few beers on tap as a selection and standards like pbr.
Parking is pretty terrible in the area in general but street parking from far enough away could probably be found.
Sometimes the indie vibe works and sometimes it just comes across as unfinished. This place kinda feels like that. Also, there is no sound guy for the musicians. So they have to create they’re own mix, so good luck with that.
Overall, a standard little, kinda divey bar/​café.

12:30pm we stopped into Ostrich Farm and received the breakfast menu. They weren’t serving lunch at 12:30? We left and came here to Lot 1 instead. The three if us had sandwiches that came with steak fries. the sandwiches were fresh, bread was soft but the fries were perfect! Not under cooked limp or over cooked crunchy. They have a large salad menu which I’ll try next time.

I love this place. They always have great musical acts. I come here usually for brunch during the weekend. It’s unparalleled. Bottomless mimosas for $ 10 with an entrée $ 5 or more. I get the build your own omelette that comes with house potatoes that are delicious.
Usually it’s packed, but we came during Super Bowl Sunday and it was a very small crowd.
I can’t wait to come back.

My friend played a last-​minute show here last weekend, and it was the first time I’d heard of this place even though I frequent the general area. Lot 1 is a cool café slash small band venue in the heart of Echo Park– you first enter the café portion which has coffee and alcoholic drinks and bites to enjoy before a show– there is ample seating/​tables and the vibe is chill. The other section where bands play is the size of a typical apartment living room with a small stage. It’s near a lot of cool shops in Echo Park and I found free parking across the street up the hill. Worth checking out if there’s a band you want to see or you’re looking for a casual night out in Echo Park.