Café 2001

Don't sleep on this newish Arts District eatery. The drip coffee is really good - they had Papua new guinea last time I was there. The food is really good here, I only go when I have time to linger because it's hard to leave. The seats are comfortable and they play classical music all day. My favorite items to order here are the Lamb Moussaka, the terrine plates, the smoked trout, the sardines, lemon tart, passion fruit tart and the chocolate cookies.

If you haven’t been here yet, you’re missing out! I’ve been twice and tried four different dishes, and every single one was delicious and had its own unique flavor. The acidity in the dishes is just right, reminding me of meals I’ve had in Copenhagen or Tokyo. The food quality is just as good as (if not better than) high end spots in LA, and the wine selection is great too. Highly recommend this bistro/cafe!

Very happy this place exists. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Got the fig tart which was impeccable, the pastry was bang on. The pork katsu was cooked to perfection, and sauce on it was a horseradishy kick which I was VERY into. Also had the egg salad Sando which was simply amazing. Cannot wait to come back!

Café 2001 is a total gem. The katsu sando is hands-down one of the best in LA, and the hojicha latte was smooth and unforgettable. I also loved the cherry tart—beautiful and not too sweet. Service was warm and thoughtful. Whether you’re coming for coffee, brunch, or happy hour, this place nails it. Can’t wait to come back!

Massive vibes, immaculate food, attentive service by Andrew. Juiciest fried chicken and gourmet dumplings tapped into my soul and guided me straight to euphoria.

Casual lunch with friend. What a pleasant surprise! We ordered the tonnata and the duck, as well as the chocolate and passion fruit tarts. Everything was excellent: the tonnata was perfectly smooth and savoury and the green tomato and celery brought freshness and lightness to the dish. The richness of duck was deliciously complemented by the sparkling acidity of the accompanying kumquats, mild bitterness of the radicchio, and savoury unctuosity of the squash and green olives; the accompanying sauce bound everything together with gusto. This dish had all the components to make THE perfect bite. Very well executed. The tarts too were worth writing home about: perfectly crispy crust, just the right amount of sweetness, the chocolate was satisfyingly dense and intense; the tangy/crackly passion fruit was well-balanced by a light yet flavorful custard. Looking forward to returning soon.

Came here with my husband and loved everything we got! Not too many gluten free options but got the Falafel salad which was exactly what I wanted. My husband got the jelly donut and enjoyed every second of it. He also got the avocado toast w/ kohlrabi and thought it was “phenomenal.” Prices are typical for what you would expect in LA (not overpriced as some people mentioned), cool vibes, friendly staff, would def recommend to others!

The venue somehow gave me that retro warehouse vibe. It's super aesthetic with rays of natural light. The menu somehow felt like featuring Japanese theme with obviously various coffee and tea based drinks. They did serve some brunch menu and several pastries including tarts. Having the matcha canele displayed next to the checkout made me unable to skip it. Other than prolly too much matcha powder on top of it making it kinda powdery, this petite pastry was little pleasure! Crunchy coating, gooey and chewy center, with great balance of sweetness and slight matcha bitterness. I got their iced Hojicha Latte, which got me pleased. The only downsides were it's tad grainy, besides I wish they had either almond or soy milk beyond just whole and oat milk. Beyond those two, it was impressive with solid roasted tea flavor.