Café Garden has the rare combination of being simultaneously charming and practical. The patio — ivy, hanging plants, and sunlit tables — is the kind of urban oasis that invites you to sit for longer than you intended. Inside, the menu blends Mediterranean influences with cafe standards, producing dishes like shakshuka, feta-dotted omelets, and flaky croissants. There’s a quiet Mediterranean warmth to the place: service is unhurried, plates arrive thoughtfully composed, and the coffee is competent. Locals come for morning meetings, for reading novels over cappuccinos, and for weekends when they want a calm, tasteful start to their day.

The kitchen leans on fresh flavors: bright herbs, lemon, and olive oil show up in savory dishes, while pastries are made to be buttery and delicate. Portions are balanced — you’ll find plates that satisfy without becoming a slog to finish. The garden vibe extends to the plate: salads and sides feel bright and seasonal, and the café does a good job at making vegetables sing. If you’re in the mood for comfort with an olive oil accent, this is the place to sit outside and watch Sherman Oaks wake up.

As a neighborhood haunt, Café Garden performs the essential job of a great local café: it’s welcoming, consistent, and quietly a pleasure to visit. The patio is a major draw on good days, but even inside the ambience is calm and restorative, making it a solid choice for breakfast that’s both restful and flavorful.