Thank You For Coming

I like the idea, but the porridge I had was overly salted. It definitely did not sit well with me. Nice ladies, but I would suggest to taste before sending out.

I ran across this place by accident the other day. I had the most amazing brunch there capped off with smoked bacon. Yes I said smoked bacon, the eccentric fella with the out of control hair even gave me a couple extra pieces after I raved about it. It wasn’t the food the made me love this place, it was the people that worked there. I’m not quite sure how it all worked, but the four people worked as one in unison. It was as if they had been working together for their whole lives. The conversation was genuine and real. I’d strongly recommend this place to anyone who wants a real brunch experience with real people. If you like IHOP or Norms this isn’t the place for you!
On a side note there are two really hot Asian chicks who work there with Texas Tattoos on their arms.

This place is truly awful I do not understand how there are any positive reviews of this business. The woman who appeared to be running this place was really terrible to interact with. My partner and I have never felt so immediately uncomfortable or such entitlement and aggression because of a service worker in LA. On top of everything the food was absolutely not worth paying any money for. The entire experience was really disheartening and wholly not worth it. Such a shame.

Food was good.
They were having some major kitchen equipment problems, but they warned us before sitting that their menu was very limited as a result.
Had the Turkey Breakfast Bowl. I was thinking gobble-​gobble turkey and not the country, so I was surprised when I didn’t see any meat. It was not like anything I have ever eaten but it was good. It had eggs, avocado, and a few spices. Totally different taste but it was good.
4 stars because the portion was on the small size. I probably would not complain if I wasn’t starving when I walked in lol.

My one word review, «Paradise», was apparently too short for Unilocal.Which, according to some online dictionary, is defined as: «a very beautiful, pleasant, or peaceful place that seems to be perfect». The coffee, pastries and food are always great, but there is something more mystical going on here … deeper than just the quality of the food — I guess you’ll have to show up to find out.

Very unique place, a fusion between an art gallery and a restaurant/​café. Utensils are folded within tie-​dye like napkins. Unique dishes such as the turkish bowl — poached eggs, yogurt, cucumber, sour dough bread, which really bring out some savory flavors. Their milk bun is a healthier version of a cinnamon bun w/​o the icing, but still very crisp and soft, with a hint of citrus. The only thing I wished they had was some ETOH
Open only on the weekends for brunch, and the rest of the week it functions as a space for art workshops.

BEST BRUNCH IN THE CITY!!! Love this place… The food is always original and creative, the staff is aPLUS as they are all so kind and sweet! If they make a staple like French toast expect to be wow’d as the presentation and infused flavored will give you mouth the party of its life!!! The environment is very laid back and artsy!!! You maybe eating brunch next to your favorite band member as a lot of celebs frequent this spot because it’s very lowkey and delicious!!! Five stars and thank you for cooking!!!

Having brunch here feels like you are in a neighbor’s kitchen. Really laid back atmosphere, big loaves of crusty bread on a cutting board on the counter, and people who just like to be there on the weekends. If you are homesick and want a comfort meal, this is the place to be.

I came to TYFC two weeks ago after reading an article about it. Going in, I didn’t know what to expect.
A little bit about my experience:
–Very intimate vibe. The server took his time to really talk to us about the place and how it supports artists. Everyone was seated at a large table, talking to each other. It felt very communal, which is something I rarely – if ever – experience at restaurants. There also wasn’t a divide between customers and the kitchen, which also added to the very home-​y feel of the place.
–The art on display was pretty cool. While we were there, clothing made from traditional Ghanaian fabrics were on display, with a small but interesting ‘zine’ attached to each one. There was also nice pottery for sale. It made for a more unique dining experience. (By eating at TYFC, you’re supporting these artists.)
–The food was not the most exceptional part of the experience, admittedly. I don’t mean to imply that it was bad *at all* – just unexceptional. It was like home-​cooking, with a Turkish twist. I really, really loved the Chai latte I got, and the home made hibiscus soda my boyfriend ordered was delicious. The Turkish poached eggs I got were great, and the vegan sandwich my bf ordered seemed good, too.
With all this in mind, I would love to go back!
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This place is the best.

I had brunch at this super cool, super welcoming, super creative spot today. It’s a very local vibe, but don’t be fooled, the food at TYFC is brilliant, and the personalities behind the counter are warm, light-​hearted and friendly.
I had the turmeric rice porridge bowl, which was packed with flavor and vegetable goodness. And some bacon, for good measure. There is a homemade and handmade touch to everything in the space, from the food to the items for sale to the ceramics that each yummy item is served on.
The coffee is provided by none other than Atwater’s own Trystero, and after hitting the Atwater Farmer’s Market, I went back and traded some cute, fat carrots for a small breakfast roll. I don’t think everyone gets that opportunity though.
Anyway, I’m looking forward to coming back. And as someone who has been hanging in Atwater since it was the Beastie Boys and a bunch of people who had been there for 30 years, places like TYFC (if I can even say that) are a welcome addition to the scene.

I brought 5 friends here this past weekend for a change, but boy was I wrong. Food was decent and yummy, with hippie vibes, BUT!!!
We all ended up getting sick with Norovirus, a horrible stomach flu. It lives on surfaces and if the infected person is touching things, it can spread like wildfire. I wouldn’t say that it is the food we ate there, but all 6 of us got sick and this is the only place we all ate together.
Maybe that homey kitchen could use some bleach and inspection. I am 100% positive this wouldn’t have happened at Little Dom’s.

Go for the experience and you won’t be disappointed. Since the first time I went in May 2013, I’ve returned to TYFC for a Hapa Hotpot and Watch What You Eat movie night. On both occasions I’ve met lovely people and enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere.
The hotpot night was delicious! Fresh veggies and meats, savory, comforting broths, and a chill time with plenty of food.
The movie night was fun, I enjoyed Chungking Express and was glad to see it was a popular event since the other times I have visited there are only a handful of guests. They did a nice job with the decorations and menu to match the movie. The food definitely tasted homecooked, the dumplings were fine (frozen?), Asian-​style chef’s salad was good, the spam & pineapple fried rice was tasty, but wasn’t properly prepared. It was more sticky than fried – possibly they used fresh rice instead of day old rice.
Overall fun people and a cool concept. I’ll continue to go and support the events here that I’m interested in.

I started coming for brunch after 5Everyday posted about it, loved the food the first time. The second time I came in, everyone remembered my name, even though I had gotten a haircut.
Thank You For Coming doesn’t feel like a restaurant, more of a friend’s house that you’re having breakfast at and their extended family is there. Everyone is welcoming and nice, even though you don’t know them.

The food here was a little bad. I came here for the Pokemon café event. The event was executed poorly. They didn’t even bother to change up the menu items/​decorate them with Pokemon stuff. It felt like they just renamed their regular menu items using Pokemon names. Granted, I don’t know what their regular menu is like, but it just didn’t feel like I was in a Pokemon Café.
As for the food, the Pokemon popsicle was disgusting. Both of my friends couldn’t finish/​stomach it. That’s probably why they were giving them away for free by about 5:30pm (they were originally $ 3 each).
They ran out of the STLT slowpoke tail sandwich by the time I got there at around 5:30pm. Nothing else sounded appetizing so I ended up just getting a PokePuff… and they only had chocolate left. It was just a chocolate cupcake with a piece of chocolate bar on top. Little to no effort. It did taste good though. Probably the best thing there.
They tried to decorate the place for the theme by putting drawings up on the wall on sale for $ 5. I took a picture of them. They were good, but not great. Not even colored in.
They had a 2v2 Pokemon Battle tournament going on but it didn’t look like anyone was managing it. It was player managed.
The exterior looked ghetto. The interior was also ghetto but homier. It still felt pretty sketchy though.

TYFC became my Cheers right when I moved to LA. Back then it was pay what you wish and even the suggested prices were crazy cheap. Things have changed a bit– they’re more of a real restaurant and event space but the people are still as warm and creative. Much of the food is grown in a garden in the back and Jonathan, one of the owners, once taught me how to compost and how to plant a tree.
TYFC has resident artists who create a theme-​based menu or event. Memorable themes I’ve attended include:
–the month long Automat built by the band Japanther, where everything cost 69 cents
–when TYFC turned itself into The Source– the infamous 1970’s cult-​run vegan healthfood store.
–a dinner to celebrate Vincent Price’s 103^rd birthday hosted by the man himself (played by Matt Babb) using dishes from V.P.‘s cookbooks.
The restaurant does not really have industrial level equipment and the staff is all volunteer. So, there have been times where food was slow– at one point there was only room to toast two pieces of bread at a time so when I came with three friends and we all ordered sandwiches, each of our sandwiches came out in ten minute intervals. But, come to TYFC for the experience and the food! Not to dine and dash. Savor it and meet some great new people.

As I sit here writing this review, I feel very uncomfortable. I’m in the restaurant and it is completely empty. It barely even feels like a restaurant. There is no kitchen only two hot plates, a toaster oven and a fridge with some sinks. While the vibe they are going for is very homesy and arty, I just feel plain uncomfortable.
I walked in, granted feeling very confused by the whole set up, and there are two people standing in the «kitchen» who also take your order. They gave me the cardboard menu, that had approximately five items on it. She seemed offended that I did not know the set up of the restaurant. It is very bizarre Then the proceeds to tell me that they did not have two of the items, so my options were diminished to three choices; lentil soup, BLT or grilled cheese. Wow. Not what I had been expecting for dinner. I ordered the lentil soup. It was A LOT of soup but sadly feel short of my expectations. It was very bland.
The communal tables do not work if no one is ever in the restaurant. I appreciate what they are trying to do, which is make a sustainable, community restaurant that combines art and food but it is just not done well.

What an awesome, unique place!
Apparently they change their décor and menu EVERY WEEK! — with new chefs coming in to serve up their own special menus.
The vive of the place is very indie hipsterish, in sense of the style and attitude of the décor as well as the people who work there. It has a very laid back, communal feel– almost like a coffee shop hang out, except it’s a restaurant. The staff come out behind the counter frequently to visit and hang out with people, especially since many people who are there are all friends so it makes for a really chill place.
The food this week was pretty inventive. I got the biscuits and gravy, which had small portions, but the biscuits were dense enough that they were quite filling. The gravy was more of a brownish gravy than a white one, but it was delicious whatever it was made out of. It also came with a little pickled salad on the side which was a nice contrast to the heaviness of the gravy.
Also got their vanilla ice cream with their ice cream cookie– the cookie seemed to have cookie dough in the middle with the ice cream– and the ice cream itself with light and refreshing— VERY good!
I’d LOVE to come back and see what else they have in store!
The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because the service is a bit slack as a result of the friends hangout laid back atmosphere they have… so it’s sort of a give and take… cool people but a little «off» on the service with being a little slow, or maybe messing up your order or something. however, they are entertaining and friendly so things kind of balance out.
PS– saw they had a spaghetti-​o cupcake with velvetta icing — WHHHHAAAAAAAATTTTT

I came here with the MIssus not too long ago to give the Japanther event a shot.
We loaded up on 10 tokens and had our way with the automat. It was sorta overwhelming at first, but I got used to it.
We tried a few different things including a broccoli dish, a spring roll, some black sesame/​ginger ice cream, a yummy slice of cake with a lemon crème anglaise, and some lentils.
You basically can try single servings of dishes on the real cheap. With the savings, it’s best to tip the folks running the place because they definitely deserve it!
I also won some stickers and a flute, as well.
I found it all very refreshing. I’m going back again soon; gonna BYOB it up.

TYFC is everything I was hoping for and more. Delicious food, wonderful people, great atmosphere, and exactly the kind of place you want to hang out with a bunch of your closest friends. Cozy, cute, friendly, and super fun! Great music from their record player in the back. I love that their chefs are rotating and that the restaurant is dynamic; no two menus will ever be the same! Super creative. This place is unique and the residency program is very cool. We went while Miami was in the kitchen and her food was wonderful. Loved the salads, Cuban style meat dish + rice, and plantains. Flan was for dessert that night. YUM. The ladies running TYFC were so much fun, really hamming it up and going all out. Can’t wait to keep coming back and trying out the new menus as it changes!!! Even my boyfriend’s 1 yr old niece loved it– friendly atmosphere for all ages.
They have a credit card swiper. so it’s not cash only. We paid by card. Really inexpensive for great food. Man, my boyfriend and I had dinner and dessert for $ 20, no kidding. I follow them on twitter for their updates. :) This place is definitely worth a visit to Atwater Village. Easy street parking too, which is always a plus in LA.
Update: Visited the Japanther Automat 69 cent residency which was absolutely AMAZING and so very creative. I can’t believe they built that wonderful automat machine that totally works when you put the wooden tokens in. Don’t miss this one!