Uptown Whittier

Breakfast in an old house on Greenleaf.

We bake from scratch and cook American comfort food in a Craftsman bungalow with a garden out back. Come in, take a mismatched chair, and stay a while.

Call 562-464-1959 Get directions

4.1 from 638 Google reviewsOpen 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Closed Tuesdays.

6506 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90601Breakfast · Brunch · Lunch · BakeryClosed Tuesdays

The House

It really is somebody's house.

The cafe sits in a Craftsman bungalow on Greenleaf Avenue, navy and cream, with a deep covered porch and a white picket fence out front. The sign hangs off the porch beam. The street number is painted on the wall.

Inside there are exposed rafters, Edison bulbs, floral wallpaper and a counter built out of reclaimed wood. Nothing matches on purpose. Spindle back chairs sit next to teal vinyl ones, small bistro tables next to big round family tables.

People keep writing the same thing in their reviews, which is that it feels like walking into a relative's kitchen. That is the whole idea.

“Great little spot that feels very much like you are in a home.”
Sabrina Keigley, Google

Inside Auntie's, with the reclaimed wood counter, exposed beams and mismatched vintage chairs

The counter and the front room.

The side garden patio at Auntie's, with a bistro table under an umbrella and ivy turning red on the wall

The side garden, in fall.

French toast with strawberries, banana and whipped cream on a white plate

The Kitchen

Big plates, made here.

Breakfast and lunch, cooked to order, with a bakery running in the back. The portions are the thing people mention most often, usually while explaining that they took half of it home.

French toast with strawberries, bananas and cream
The breakfast burrito, which people keep telling us is enormous
Salmon toast
Chicken and waffles, with a butter that melts down into both
Vegan zucchini bread
Whatever came out of the bakery that morning

To drink

Coffee and espressoChaiMimosasIced tea

Fried chicken sandwich

Fried chicken on a brioche bun with slaw and avocado, wedge fries alongside.

Cast iron skillets

Eggs, potatoes, peppers and cheese, brought to the table still in the pan.

Sandwiches on house bread

Built on bread from our own bakery, with a side of cut fruit.

The full menu is on the board and on the table when you sit down. Give us a call if you want to ask about something before you come over.

Out Back

A patio with our name painted across the wall.

Long farmhouse tables under navy umbrellas, heaters for the cold mornings, and room for a group. Dogs are a regular sight back here.

Reviews

What people say after breakfast.

4.1 from 638 Google reviews

“What a darling establishment we stumbled upon! Warm and cozy atmosphere, the staff was amazing, accommodating, and friendly. We ate outside in the quaint porch area. I had the salmon toast which was scrumptious and my friend had the skillet. We ordered the vegan zucchini bread and it had great texture and flavor! The chai and mimosas were wonderful as well.”

GingerGoogle review

“I have been traveling and enjoying people and food for over 40 years. I love it when i find that one apot that makes you feel special from the moment you come in to the smile and kindness from an owner who sees you are new and wants to enjoy the space she carefully made for us to feel warm.”

Thomas RobertsGoogle review

“We had the chicken and waffles with some kind of butter. This dish was excellent. You just need to have the butter melt on the fried chicken and you have an amazing chicken and waffles dish. I had the breakfast burrito and it was better then expected. If you have a chance to go here you will not be disappointed with the food.”

Kenton ChongGoogle review

“Great little spot that feels very much like you are in a home. Seating was varied inside and out, different types of tables and chairs. The food itself, absolutely amazing! I cannot believe how large the servings are! My breakfast burrito was ginormous! I could only eat half of my food and was able to take the other half home for later!”

Sabrina KeigleyGoogle review