Did you know that connected to The Obscure Distillery in Los Angeles is a charming spot called The Rising Sun Café & Bistro? It’s where folks can gather to satiate their hunger and slake their thirst. I was delighted to check out their weekend brunch, which was a wonderful way to spend a warm, summer day.
The Rising Sun Café & Bistro offers casual Cajun cuisine and a refreshing patio dining experience. My first time at the café was during a recent visit to The Obscure. I enjoyed an appetizer before entering the cocktail experience. It’s interesting how, together, both establishments represent a yin and yang concept. From the names, which embrace a light and dark duality, to the environments, which provide outdoor and indoor settings, it’s apparent that the choice to unite contrasting elements was intentional. I appreciate it when places are riddled with symbolism. And, did I mention the building is painted entirely in black? It just adds to the mystery.
The Rising Sun consists entirely of outdoor seating, and I couldn’t help but notice the southern gothic ambiance it exuded. Inside the shaded patio were Victorian-style chandeliers, lattice walls covered with verdant vines, and black iron bistro tables and chairs. Jazz music resounded from the speakers. The space took me out of LA and put me in New Orleans.
Breakfast is my favorite meal, so I look forward to brunch offerings. The menu featured classics like Chicken & Waffles, a Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich, and a Sunrise Slider Trio. I went with the Breakfast Po’boy Sandwich, while the husband had the Cajun Breakfast Burrito. The ciabatta bread was soft and I loved the scrambled eggs. Eggs are my most prized breakfast item, so when they’re done right, I’m happy! Also, I don’t know what they put in their house made remoulade aioli, but it added a delicious savory flavor. The Cajun Breakfast Burrito did not disappoint either and was filled with a tasty mix of scrambled eggs, bacon bits, andouille sausage, and crispy Cajun tater tots.
Our meal also came with the café’s signature beignets. They were warm, fluffy and doused in powdered sugar. The perfect dessert to have after brunch. To wash things down, I also ordered an iced dark chocolate mocha, which happens to be a frequently ordered beverage. I can see why. It was refreshing and revitalizing and an ideal drink for a coffee and chocolate lover like me.
If you’re searching for a brunch spot in Los Angeles, come to The Rising Sun Café & Bistro. The atmosphere is calm and casual. Patrons scan a code to order from their table and have their bites and beverages brought to them when they’re ready. There’s also a window located on one side of the building where staff is available to assist you if you have questions. I will mention that it’s 21 and over only to dine.
In addition to weekend brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., they’re also open for dinner from Thursday to Sunday. This is great to do if you’re planning an evening at The Obscure Distillery and want to enjoy a meal before or after.
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What you had there does look really good.
And judging from the photos, the place does seem to have a New Orleans land of the Rising Sun ambience to it.
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Thanks! The food was really comforting. And I’m glad you could see the New Orleans influences too!
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I love the song “the house of the rising sun”. I’ve read that it is a 100+ years old french/cajun folk song translated into English sometime in the 19th century. The Animals version is a great one. This cafe seems to catching the New Orleans ambiance very well and the Gothic adds an interesting twist.
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I didn’t know about that song. Very interesting! It makes me wonder if it played a part in creating the cafe’s concept.
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My guess is that it does. Animals version from 1964 is the most famous one. You can easily find it by searching “the house of the rising sun, Animals, YouTube”. However, the song existed for long before that way back from the 19th century. It is a song that is iconic for New Orleans.
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