The Porter Junction Cafe

This is a family run establishment, run by the nicest family in town. I stop in for food but, they always brighten my day as well. This is in a part of town where it is hard to find anything fresh and not mass produced, they are about the only place in that area that isn’t fast food and their sandwiches, coffee and desserts are terrific.

Best breakfast burrito I’ve ever eaten! Nice staff, open at night also. Under the Best place in Los Angeles.

Best spot for sandwiches, coffees, and salads in this zipcode and maybe even further. A simple Family owned lunch spot. Great price nd friendly crew!

Their coffee is not good, but it seems like they have wide variety of sandwiches and wraps. Although they didn’t have any vegan choices they were willing to make one for me. Good customer service, but their coffee was just… not good. Never be back for coffee but maybe recommend others for food.

I was on the bus all night, desperate for a nice and cozy breakfast and brunch place where I could stretch my legs and enjoy a great mornin meal; came across this place on Unilocal.Walked almost 2 miles to get here. Ordered vanilla iced coffee with soy milk and champions breakfast. It was soooo good that I had no choice but to order the second round.
The customer service is extremely friendly and nice. I would definitely try to come back.
Highly recommend.

Great spot for some tasty sandwiches and not expensive cant wait to go back!

Normal Food! Grabbed a hot dog for a quick lunch, forgot to grab the chips. Sall good. I’d come back

In addition to the food being absolutely delicious, the family that owned Porters were some of the nicest restaurant owners I have ever met. My girlfriend and I sat down to eat in the warm atmosphere of the restaurant, and it was a great breakfast.
There are books and magazines for you to relax and enjoy while you eat.
Would highly recommend/​come back.

This hidden gem is amazing! I work in the area and I always make it a point to come by to enjoy a delicious homemade-​style breakfast or lunch, enjoying friendly conversation with the wonderful owners and their daughter, as well as the free Wi-​Fi! Rafa’s roast beef sandwich, potato salad and chocolate chip cookie is my favorite meal to order, but everything I have tried there is fresh and yummy.

Nice people, family-​run, good prices lunch /​breakfast menu and comfortable seating. Stop in!

The Lopez family is doing a wonderful job! My son, Mateo and I were looking for a place to eat after an appointment downtown and decided to try the Porter Junction because of the great reviews on Unilocal.We are so happy we did! Not only was the food delicious and fresh… The Lopez’s are friendly and Annette makes an amazing chocolate chip cookie! The restaurant is open and airy… a welcome respite from the busy street outside. We’ll be back!

Turkey-​Cranberry!!! That’s all I have to say. This sandwich makes my day every single time. Turkey, cranberry sauce, tomato, and lettuce with either mayo or cream cheese on a fresh roll. Pair that with one of their freshly made juices and fresh baked cookies… Amaze’! Perfect for those hot summer days. The only thing I hate is that I don’t come here quite as often as I’d like.

This place gets 2 stars for the owners & their love. Food is average. The bread is usually stale, there’s not enough dressing on their sandwiches, tomatoes on the sandwiches are not very fresh. The ambiance of this small café is nice, it’s relaxing to sit & visit with friends & have a coffee. The cookies are scrumptious.

Found this little gem through Unilocal.I was with my parents in n downtown LA. We were hungry but not for anything too heavy. My search lead us to the Porter Junction Café. Don’t be put off by the industrial location. This is truly a family run business, with the parents and daughter running it. Food is really yummy and made to order. We ordered breakfast sandwiches and they were great.
The space itself is really cool, and I found out their daughter had graduated from the art center and designed the space herself. Annette Lopez,(mom and owner) has seen her share of tragedy, and does a lot for the local youth and community. Take a minute to talk to her if you get the chance. Very inspirational. The whole family was so accommodating and friendly. They didn’t serve decaf coffee but they brewed some just for my parents.
My 88 year old dad is very difficult to please when eating out, and he cleaned his plate. Will definitely go back to try lunch when we are in the area again. Nothing to not like here!

If you’re ever driving through the weird 5S, is this the 10W or 10E? highway intersection… do yourself a favor and get off on Mateo/​Santa Fe instead of driving yourself crazy or in the wrong direction and make a pit stop at The Porter Junction Café (M-​F until 2:30pm only) for a navigational pow wow with your GPS over a delicious iced drip coffee. The lovely people serving it are a good dose of friendly before you hop back on the not-​so-​friendly road. The best part is that the storefront is right at the mouth of the 10E/​60, so you can get back on the highway with ease (if, of course, that was the highway you were hoping to continue your road adventure on).
They have wifi, tables, and some fantastic (and cheap!) bfast/​lunch options and pastries.

This is the cutest spot ever. It’s kind of in the industrial area & it’s really small but good for lunch dates or to catch up with friends.
I got the turkey breast sandwhich on multigrain bread w/​avocado and my friend got the turkey cranberry and it was delicious made straight from the heart. We met the owner she asked us about our meal and she was a total sweetheart.
She even gave us complimentary cookies. Which were sooo good, soft and moist. I love when owners take pride in their food and genuinely care for their customers. It was a great time.

I found this establishment on Unilocal today and decided to drive up and give it a try. I ordered the Breakfast of Champions with turkey and American cheese on a croissant and the Porter House Smoothie. It was amazing!!! They didn’t not disappoint. My food and napkins were brought to my seat which was lovely and they asked how everything was once I was done. So friendly! I give the food, customer service and just their overall demeanor five stars.
Also, the restroom was very clean which I appreciated very much.

This sandwich shop is soo cute! It’s a little hard to find and is located before/​after the 10 east. Honestly i was a little worried about coming here for lunch because the location was so unexpected but upon entering, you are greeted happily by the staff. I ordered a bacon and turkey sandwich along with a cup of chicken soup. After ordering you can sit anywhere you like and they will bring you your food. The lady working there was so nice that she offered ice water in a pitcher for me to pour in my cup. Breakfast is also served throughout the entire day till 2:30 pm.
The turkey sandwich was good and best of all, the bacon wasn’t some cheap thin slices of bacon. This bacon was nicely thick and crispy! The chicken noodle soup was great and flavorful with lots of veggies and chicken.
The owner I believe (old lady) came over and asked how the food was and she really cared about it. Would I come back here? Heck yea! Budget friendly AND a great place for lunch.
My only con about this place is I wished they closed later rather than 2:30pm.

Best sandwich shop in L. A!
A little hard to find but when you do you’ll be glad you did. Family owned business who’s #1 passion is great tasting sandwiches, quality with every single customer they serve and freshness all the way.
I’ve had the tuna salad, chicken salad, vegi & turkey sandwich and they were all super good. It taste homemade every time and the cookies that the mom makes (I call her «the mom» because I forgot her name) are off the hook good — too good! Everything I’ve had is made fresh daily.
Cleanliness– ¹⁰⁄₁₀
Freshness — ¹⁰⁄₁₀
Taste — ¹⁰⁄₁₀
Menu — ⁹⁄₁₀ (all the favorites)
Service — ¹⁰⁄₁₀ (friendly)
Price $$ — good
Overall — ¹⁰⁄₁₀

Homemade Eats here!
Home made potato and macaroni salad are available throughout the day along with salads, soup, sandwiches and more. The shop is surrounded by warehouses and auto shops. The exterior camouflages a very warm and inviting interior filled with good vibes. Nice tables and WiFi! I ordered the kosher hot dog and the home made potato salad. Overall, the food was AOK.
~Friendly Customer Service– 5 Stars.
~Hot Dog and Home Made Potato Salad-3.5 Stars
The hot dog had flavor and a snap to it. The potato salad was flavorful and unique.
~Parking Sucks. However, the entrance to the 10 East is on the opposite side of the street and you can make a quick get away.
Overall, I am a fan.