The Coffee Table

Love the chopped chicken salad and the back patio. Enjoyable place to take visitors.

I discovered this place from going to Sacred Knots next door for rolfing/​energy work — great place to chill before or after. I wish I lived closer, i’d go all the time.
Really nice coffee shop — nice and big! You don’t get that whole «there’s no where to sit «thing that you get with so many other coffee shops. You can sit outdoors on the front patio, inside or on the huge back patio.
The tables are nice — really pretty mosaic patterns. Free Wifi — works great.
The Chili is fantastic! Best chili I’ve had in a long time — who would’ve thought.
i can actually get work done here too — easy to concentrate.
There are 2 bathrooms! Water is get it yourself which is nice — you don’t have to ask for it…
The only thing that bugs me is the giant plates they serve under the coffee cups — My hands are already usually full and it is kind of clunky to carry — always afraid I’ll drop it. or it will make me spill coffee on someone when I’m walking by.
Just realized I had wrote this and never posted — unfortunately they are now closed — don’t ask me why — this was an awesome place!

The Coffee Table is being forced to close its doors in Silverlake — after 14 years of a successful business! The property was bought out, and they are forced to let go of their employees and basically say good bye to their loyal customers!
Very sad… so many lost jobs…

I was running early for a haircut appt down the street at Establishment LA and was excited to find out that I’d be able to have some coffee and breakfast here. I used to work at an art gallery in Silverlake that no longer is there during my last year of undergrad and frequented this place to pick up lunch for my bosses or coffee in the mornings. That was back in 2007. So it’d been a while, but I was hoping it was as yummy as I’d remembered.
Wrong. My Silverlake omelette was über dry and I had to pick it apart to find the chicken sausage and avocado. The cute covered patio out back was new to me and as nice an environment it was, my food was sub par. The fresh fruit was however, sweet. I was lucky to find parking directly in front as parking and just driving down Rowena can be a bitch — it’s hard to get out of driveways or small streets, you can’t really U-turn…I digress.
I was disappointed my food wasn’t as good as it used to be, but the service was still prompt and friendly. I’m sorry to hear this place is closing/​is closed cause it’s still a great place to come for a latte or catch up with old friends.

My ultimate favorite place to have CHAI LATTES! they have the best!
The food is really good, fresh fruits and decent desserts. Theyve got a bunch of gluten free and small sized desserts for the conscious crowds. the outdoor patio is my fav, the colors the cool breeze as your reading a good book or getting some work done is awesome!
Its definitely a sweet hidden place in Silverlake!

It’s neither bad nor good. first off there’s always a line. it’s always seems to be hot in here even inside with the AC, so I never venture to the patio seating, the tables are sorta small, and I really don’t like being yelled at from my table from the chef, DID YOU WANT CHEESE ON THAT??? The coffee drink was good thou, so I will continue to come for breakfast and see if I get a different experience, after all I’ve only been here twice.

I was skeptical when I saw the menu. Not because of its contents, but for the fact that it’s printed entirely in comic fucking sans. Dock one star.
I got over it. This place holds great appeal. Unpretentious, with music played from the radio. Not Sirius, not Pandora. Like, FM radio. No Washed Out or Twin Shadow for you, bro. Also revel in the the fact that the non-​hipster staff here give off an indifferent (yet not discourteous) New York vibe. They get your coffee and/​or food, don’t judge, and leave you alone. You can camp out all day and no one will give a fuck. Awesome.
The place itself is gigantic. Unlike some other joints, this is not a substitute office (SIlverlake Coffee) or library (Bricks and Scones). It’s whatever you want. Conversing won’t get you the dreaded arched eybrow. And you can get work done here too. The outdoor patio in the back is covered and very comfortable, though the outlets don’t work. Doesn’t really bother me though as I’m just there reading obscure philosophy texts for fun and profit.
Not the best coffee in the world, and the food is average (though satisfying). But portions are HUGE, and the menu is really diverse. It’s really a diner posing as a coffee shop (complete with burgers and salmon dinners and the like). So go. I’m pretty much here all the time now, which really makes this a 5-​star review.
Edit: The Green Burrito is one of the better breakfast burritos I’ve had. Proper hangover cure material.

Great breakfast and lunch. Tons of healthy and/​or vegetarian entrees. Good service and a great location. Silverlake Omelette with Egg whites is amazing!!!

Loved this place! Makes me wish I lived closer.
Pretty reasonable, I think I paid like 9 bucks for the Silverlake omelet, which was really good btw and came with fresh fruit and potatoes.
Everyone seemed very relaxed and chill. I went on Saturday, around 11am and wasn’t packed at all. It took about 5 minutes in line to order. The back outdoor patio is awesome for a little sun while u eat…
That’s all I’m gonna say. go try it!

Went here around 10:30 on a Sunday and the line was LONG! It took about 20 minutes for me to get to the counter, but my food was ready in about 10.
Portions are really big!!! And the coffee is good, so a good meal for me that morning.
Solid breakfast food, but nothing stellar. If I’m in the area, I’ll be there!

I find myself in a shame spiral after having nearly devoured their Green breakfast burrito. Hot damn! It’s good. It could have been served a bit hotter (temp, the spice level from the tart green chile is perfectly picante). Their Silverlake salad is well worth the price. Wish it were a little more affordable, especially since I’ll be sitting there for hours.
Portions are too generous — good thing I have to hike down and up a hill to get there and back. :) Be careful not to be mowed down crossing Rowena!
This is my new neighborhood hangout. A girl’s gotta grade where it’s quiet, colorful, not too trendy, and the caffeine is free flowing.

My review is based solely on what I ordered: Vegetarian Burrito. I look forward to visiting again and ordering something else so I can update this review.
I was disappointed when I got the vegetarian burrito and it contained only egg and some cheese. I was, maybe mistakenly, expecting other things in there like beans, rice, avocado or at least a fourth ingredient!
Itook a bite out of my dining companions grilled chicken panini with pesto sauce and that seemed pretty good.
I like the place though. Relaxed. Airy. Lots of art from local artists. Out of the way.

I’ve eaten pretty much everything on the menu here. I love both locations but I must admit that I like this one a tad more… not the people, just the location. The people at the Eagle Rock location are superb. They are tops. I wish they would move over to the Silverlake location and then it would be perfect.
The items I order the most frequently are the breakfast burrito from hell and the Silverlake salad. The breakfast burrito here is just better than the Eagle Rock location. It’s never drippy… they get it just right and it’s a little smaller which I prefer. The salad is A+ in both locations.
The other thing I like about this location is the outdoor seating in the back. It’s just a really nice place to enjoy lunch or brunch with my husband, friends, or family. I have been coming here for 7 years and I will continue to patronize this establishment well into the future… but the coffee… not that special. They should call it Salad Table… or PIE Table. Yes, the Pies are delectable.

This is one of my fav spots. It’s tucked away, unnoticed by most who drive by it. I often am there for breakfast or lunch but I noticed the place is filled with people having coffee and working on their laptops. They have a pretty expansive menu and really good lattes and pastries, etc.
Their most special area is the back patio. It’s a large wooden deck filled with mosaic tables and a small fountain in the very back. This place is ideal for deep conversation or just a relaxing meal.

I am really impressed with the number of awesome coffee places in Silver Lake that I have been able to spend time in. The Coffee Table is right up there.
What makes this place great is the large outdoor patio in the back. There is so much room! Inside there is a huge dining room, a front room with counter order and even a small front porch.
Their food and drinks are outstanding. I had their Brazil coffee and it was great.
The only downside are for those who need to bring a computer to plug in. The only outlets that work are in the front room next to the counter where you order your food. There is a bar area with bar stools facing the front porch. This is the only place that you can plug in at that works.
Their free internet is not available on weekends during the mid-​day and they reserve the right to turn it off at any time.
I guess you can say this place isn’t really computer friendly. Otherwise for a coffee place great to check out.

Update: from 4 stars to 2. 12÷28÷10
This place has turned into Silverlake Daycare. Maybe the owner had kids and now has an open door policy for breeders, but lately when I try to go here to enjoy an adult, mildly-​hungover brunch, it’s like navigating my way through a Mc. Donald’s Playplace. You can’t swing your fork without stabbing a toddler. And while I’m all for stabbing toddlers, I like to be able to have my coffee first.
No thanks.

This place has a great atmosphere for brunch/​lunch with quick service and a great outdoor patio with lots of room for larger groups as well.
The croissant french toast was very good and so was the chai tea latte. It was sweeter then usual but I enjoyed the distinct taste of cinnamon. I also tried a bite of my friends grilled cheese sandwich which is served with a generous salad and tastes delicious!
They also have a parking lot. :)

This review is going to be as straight forward as this establishment.
Pros — Good food, breakfast ALL DAY!, friendly enough staff, lots of space and seating, good atmosphere/​vibe, free parking, though limited.
Cons — the Chai Latte.
I was actually thoroughly disappointed in the chai. It tasted more like a mocha. Blah. …and then I realized, I’ve become a chai snob. But still, this was way too sweet and had no hint of the spices that us chai fanatics love.
First impressions are good, but not overwhelmingly super-​duper. I do look forward to coming back!

I have some problems with the Coffee Table. They’re another in a rash of area restaurants who I’ve noticed have started requiring a $ 5 minimum purchase for credit/​debit use. I mean, I know the economy is tough and everything … but oh yeah, the economy is tough. Hey business, why don’t you take it up with the credit card company who charges you a fee every time a card is swiped instead of pushing it back onto the customer!
Fine, since I’ll be here a while, I’ll order that muffin with my chai, sure.
But oh, wait a second. There are no outlets. Where are the outlets? Oh, here’s one, but wait another second, it doesn’t work. Hrm …
I felt like the outlet hunter today, rummaging around for an outlet that worked, but after trying four of them, I realized that NONE of them actually worked! Argh!!!
So wait, wait, wait, let me get this straight, Coffee Table. I just spent $ 5.56 on a pretty crappy chai and (albeit pretty tasty) muffin, only to find out that I couldn’t even stay long enough to make it worth my while because I couldn’t juice my laptop? … Riiiiiiiight …
But, but, why? Are you trying to keep the writers from loitering? To what, keep the tables free? Oh wait, 75% of them are already free! Because there’s NO ONE at your establishment on 2:00 on a Tuesday afternoon. If I’d stayed there for the five-​or-​so hours I’d planned to, who knows what I would have bought? Instead, I walked my ass over to a place that didn’t charge me anything to sit for five hours and get work done: the library.

Mr. Tight Pants wanted to eat here, being a real hipster hangout with vegetarian options (he wants to marry the vegetarian burrito). All I wanted was to get out of the cold and fill the gas tank. Service is fairly pleasant and the colorful décor is nothing short of homey. Their light and mellow coffee warmed the soul, and made me want to kiss some fat penguins. I kissed a soyrizo breakfast burrito instead. It was so damn good; I never even wished a cow was around for a meaty threesome.
Other notables:
Chopped chicken salad — sounds boring but surprisingly tasty with a sweet vinegar dressing
Breakfast sandwiches — awesome and filling with a side of taters
Eggs benedict — nothing to write home about; I’m pretty sure the hollandaise is pre-​made
Red velvet cupcakes — good dessert but often runs out