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Cafe Glace
8.2
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Café Glacé is a Persian-influenced cafe where Crazy Fries and Special Fries sit alongside sandwiches, Persian tacos, and saffron ice cream. Students and neighborhood regulars drop in for oven-baked fries piled with mortadella, hot dogs, cheese, and sauce, then linger over milkshakes and coffee drinks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crazy Fries, Special Fries, French Fries
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: Persian-inspired cafe where loaded Crazy Fries share the menu with shakes, Persian tacos, and saffron ice cream.
Who should go: Students and friends wanting dessert and outrageous loaded fries.
When to visit: Evenings for fries, shakes, and a casual hang after class.
What to order: Crazy Fries, Special Fries, saffron ice cream or Café Glace shake.
Insider tip: Split an order of Crazy Fries and save room for a saffron ice cream or specialty shake.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Metered street parking along Westwood Blvd and surrounding side streets; generally manageable before 7pm but tighter late at night.
Dress code: Casual and student-friendly; anything from jeans and hoodies to relaxed streetwear fits in.
Noise level: Moderate — lively chatter and blender noise but still fine for casual conversation.
Weekend wait: 5–15 minutes depending on late-night rush patterns.
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait; quick counter ordering with steady but fast-moving lines.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — several meat-free fry bowls, sandwiches, and sides.
Vegan options: Limited — some fries and basic sides may work, but sauces and toppings often contain dairy.
Gluten-free options: Partial — plain fries are workable, but loaded fries, breads, and many toppings include gluten.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Great for a fun, low-pressure meetup with casual fries, shakes, and playful toppings. Not ideal if you want quiet or upscale ambiance.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — it’s counter-service and walk-in only. Seating is first-come and usually turns over quickly.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes — kid-friendly dishes like fries, sandwiches, and shakes appeal to younger diners, though seating is casual and limited for large families.
Best For
Better for: Creative, Persian-influenced loaded fries and dessert combos you won’t find at standard fry or cafe spots.
Skip if: You want traditional French-style fries, quiet dining, or a full sit-down meal with larger entrée options.
Hours
Monday10am - 11pm
Tuesday10am - 11pm
Wednesday10am - 11pm
Thursday10am - 11pm
Friday10am - 12am
Saturday10am - 1:30am
Sunday10am - 11pm