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After a year hiatus the #brunchudos finally met @allegra213 solar return great catching up with @thetuneisoutthere & Allegra. I finally got to try a new spot in the neighborhood #brunchwithfriends #foodies #foodiesofinstagram sorry we forgot to take pictures of our food #morningconvos (at Zweet Cafe)

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Cerveteca

This post is a bit late given that we went to brunch during the Martin Luther King, Jr. three-day weekend. For this installment, Brunchudos headed out to Cerveteca to try out their brunch. It was a beautiful Sunday and since it was a holiday, the restaurant got full quickly. Cerveteca opens at 11:30 & reservations are encouraged. The prices are on the high end. If don't have reservations then one has limited seating options at tables called "low". They are stools with no backs & not comfortable for folks with long legs. The other seating options are also not conducive to conversations across the table as the raised platform blocks view from other guests at your party. Parking can be challenging in the Arts District. Since it was a Sunday, we could park at the building’s lot. 

The cost per person will average to about $20-$25 per person if don’t drink alcohol. It seems that the big draw is the make your own bottomless mimosa where the selection of juices is brought to the table @$18 per person. This is actually are great deal if a drinking brunch is in order. As one of the brunchudos said “party brunch vibe” is on point but it’s not baby friendly (family friendly) place. 

Since we were there early we didn’t have a sense of the portion size if it merit the price for entrees.  http://www.cervetecadtla.com/menus/brunch/

Shown here is the waffle served with platanos and dulce de leche. The presentation was good however it was served lukewarm/cold. We figured that its preparation was done before our entrees were done. They did make another one and bring it out warm. Another brunchudo ordered the chorizo burger. It was dry and salty. Afterwards, the brunchudo experienced heart burn. I ordered the open-face omelet with mushrooms and turkey sausage. However, I believe my order was not sent correctly to the kitchen because the turkey sausage was served on the side. i suspect pork sausage was in the omelet. I’m allergic to pork, I got sick immediately. Could be that it was early but the kitchen seemed not to be coordinated the morning we went. Additionally, I was not impressed with their coffee selection. I get it’s a bar. It’s also frustrating that at brunch few places actually serve a good cup of joe. Cerveteca is a good place to enjoy drinks with friends and watch the game. If you’re buzzed on alcohol maybe you don’t think about the food quality. If want a fun place to brunch with las girlfriends then check out their mimosa option. 

Rating: Chido first impression but the shine wears off fast.