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541 S Spring St #114, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Our Story
Garçons de Café is the beautiful aftermath of what happened when three French traveling friends were united by their big dreams, expensive tastes and their love of California.
Their passions joined to set up shop in Downtown Los Angeles, and to bring the United States the most exquisite products of what France is known to do best.
All products of Garçons de Café are proudly made in France
OUR WINES
TASTING
Three different wines, half pour 20
Sommelier’s choice
ROUGE
Petit Ours, Côtes du Rhône, Marc Barret 2017 14
Syrah
Chenonceaux, Touraine, Clos Roussely 2017 13
Malbec - Cabernet Franc
Prémices, Beaujolais-Villages, Dufaitre 2018 13
Gamay
Château du Champ des Treilles,Bordeaux 2014 14
Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
Bourgogne, Jean-Luc Maldant 2017 14
Pinot Noir
Rasteau, Lavau 2015 11
Grenache Syrah
Clos Siguier, Cahors 2015 11
Malbec
Château Ormes de Pez, Saint-Estèphe 2012 22
Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Petit Verdot
ROSÉS
Le Merle, Côtes de Provence, Château Pas de Cerf 2017 11
Cinsault – Grenache - Tibouren
SPARKLING
Bourdieu, Crémant de Bordeaux, Patrick Boudon 2011 13
Semillon - Ugni Blanc
Ayala Brut Majeur, Champagne 18
Chardonnay - Pinot Noir
WHITE
Pointes d’Agrumes, Touraine, FX Barc 2017 11
Sauvignon Blanc
Arbois, Frédéric Lornet 2016 13
Chardonnay
Les Deux Terroirs, Alexandre Sirech 2015 12
Colombard – Ugni Blanc – Sauvignon Blanc – Gros Manseng
L’Original, Marc Barriot 2017 14
Macabeu
Muscadet, Moulin de la Minière 2017 9
Melon de Bourgogne
Les Hospices, Domaine des Terres Blanches 2016 14
Chenin
Liquoreux, Sauternes, Chateau Guiraud 2013 13
Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon
Chablis, Domaine de l’Enclos, Romain et Damien Bouchard 2016 16
Chardonnay
Château D’Yquem 1996 40
Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon
BEERS
Red Ale 8
Blonde 8
Amber 8
DIGESTIF
Pommeau de Normandie, Le Père Jules 12
Cider - Calvados
BEAUJOLAIS
Julienas Vieilles Vignes, Domaine des Chers 2016 (Gamay) 38
Aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry, violette and spices
Pollen, Robert Perroud, Brouilly 2014 (Gamay) 39
Aromas of red fruits, cherry, sloe, violette and then more vegetal on the palate
Beaujolais-Villages, Karim Vionnet 2017 (Gamay) 42
Beautiful bouquet of fruits, light and fresh
Moulin-à-Vent, Bruno et Isabelle Perraud 2016 (Gamay) 55
Aromas of blackberry and tart cherry, bright acidity
Saint-Amour, Bruno et Isabelle Perraud 2017 (Gamay) 55
Intense robe, small red fruits, finesse and elegance
Prémices, Beaujolais-Villages, Dufaitre 2018 (Gamay) 43
Organic wine, Light, elegant fruits
Chénas, Karim Vionnet 2016 (Gamay) 45
More aerial cuvée, fruits and coffee notes on the nose
Morgon, Bruno et Isabelle Perraud, 2017 (Gamay) 55
Fleshy fruit and subtil nose, delicate texture
BORDEAUX
Les Deux Terroirs, Alexandre Sirech, 2013 (Merlot – Syrah) 42
Nose of small black fruits and a hint of pepper
La Cuvée Bistrot, Puy Arnaud 2015 (Merlot – Cab. Franc) 46
Biodynamic, Fruity bouquet and lively texture
Château du Champ des Treilles,Bordeaux 2014 (Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot) 45
Notes of fruits and licorice, soft tannins
Château Sénéjac, Haut-Médoc 2014 (Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Petit Verdot) 50
Tannic body, spicy fragrances, subtle roasting notes and power.
Château Boston, Margaux 2013 (Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot) 65
Ripe red fruit, roasted and spicy notes with silky balanced tannins.
Le Seuil de Mazeyres, Pomerol, Château Mazeyres 2011 (Merlot – Cab. Franc - Petit Verdot) 60
Beautiful wine with fruits, souple, spices and woody with a hint of chocolate
Les Fiefs de Lagrange, Château Lagrange, Saint Julien 2012 (Cab. Sauvignon – Merlot – Cab. Franc) 70
Black fruit, tobacco, cedar with smooth tannins, an accessible St-Julien.
Baron de Brane, Château de Brane, Margaux 2011 (Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot) 75
Intense red fruits, charming, generous, abundant oak with structured tannins and smooth finish.
Château Ormes de Pez, Saint-Estèphe 2012 (Cab. Franc – Cab. Sauvignon – Merlot – Petit Verdot) 80
Sweet cassis fruit, medium-bodied, luscious, dark ruby colored wine with velvety tannins.
La Closerie de Fourtet, Saint-Emilion 2011 (Merlot – Cab. Franc – Cab. Sauvignon) 80
Complex wine with dark fruits and spices, floral notes, mineral finish and silky tannins.
La Croix de Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien 2012 (Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot) 100
Bouquet of blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, great roundness and power!
Echo de Lynch-Bages, Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac 2012 (Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot) 95
Medium bodied, rich and ripe dark fruit nose with good depth of sweet fruit on the palate with precise tannins.
Château Carbonnieux, Pessac Léognan 2012 (Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot – Cabernet Franc) 85
Deeply colored, complex with concentrated fruits palate, fresh with dense tannins. Full bodied intense wine.
Château Pavie Macquin, Saint-Emilion 2011 (Merlot – Cabernet Franc – Cabernet Sauvignon)) 135
Intense black fruits, full bodied, rich, pure and layered yet crisp and fresh - an impressive wine.
Château Grand Puy Lacoste, Pauillac 2006 (Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot) 160
Crème de cassis notes with beautiful density, purity, texture, and length.
Lafon-Rochet, Saint-Estèphe 1996 (Cab. Sauvignon – Merlot – Cab. Franc) 180
Bouquet combining flowers, freshness, minerals. Hints of mint, very powerful and incredible fruits
RHÔNE
The Cicada, Domaine Chante Cigale 2016 (Grenache - Carignan) 35
Aromas of red fruits, rasberry from the Grenache. Discret tannins. Round and easy to drink
Appel des Sereines, François Villard 2015 (Syrah) 37
Aromas of red fruits, and a touch of spice coming from the syrah
Feuille de Garance, Côtes du Rhône, Domaine Rouge Garance 2015 (Grenache – Syrah – Cinsault) 39
Aromas of leather, spices and red fruits. Soft tannins
Côtes du Rhône, Franck Balthazar 2015 (Syrah – Grenache) 44
Svelt dark fruits, plum skin, strawberry, blackberry. Pepper and some earthy flavors
Petit Vin d’Avril, Clos des Papes (Grenache – Mourvèdre – Syrah – Cab. Sauvignon – Merlot – Carignan) 47
Aromas of tobacco and roasted moka. Soft spices, green pepper.
Saint-Julien en Sain-Alban, Eric Texier 2015 (Syrah) 48
Biodynamic wine, black cherry, raspberry notes with hints of spices, black pepper.
Fruit Sauvage, Vacqueyras, Clos de Caveau 2015 (Grenache – Syrah) 50
Ripe nose of Cassis, plum and red berries. Vital acidity and layers of spicy fruit on the finish
Gigondas, Domaine du Pesquier 2010 (Grenache – Syrah – Mourvèdre) 55
Soft, light, fruity, the wine is held with good tannins. Elegant and structured
Crozes-Hermitage, Frank Balthazar 2015 (Syrah) 65
Vibrant cherry and black currant scents. Firm and tighly focused, beaufitul finish.
Poivre et Sol, François Villard, Saint-Joseph 2014 (Syrah) 65
Fruits, finesse on white pepper notes.
Domaine Clos Saint-Jean, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2012 (Grenache – Syrah – Mourvèdre) 75
Crushed plum and warm raspberry with licorice aromas.
Confidence, Eric et Joel Durand, Cornas 2012 (Syrah) 90
Blend of red fruits and spices. Softly oaked palate.
Le Gallet Blanc, François Villard, Côte Rotie 2008 (Syrah – Viognier) 115
Nose of small red fruits, cherry and some violet aromas. Dense and soft palate, flavors of red fruits.
Hermitage, Marc Sorrel, 2012 (Syrah) 135
Bouquet of red fruits and plenty of spices. Finesse on the palate, thin and tannins, beautiful amplitude of red fruits
BOURGOGNE
Bourgogne, Jean-Luc Maldant 2015 (Pinot Noir) 40
Fruity, Wild Strawberry, redcurrant
Kairos, Domaine Lefort 2016 (Pinot Noir) 45
Soft tannins, and spicy notes, freshness on the palate with beautiful fruits
Côtes de Nuit Villages, Aliane 2013 (Pinot Noir) 55
Crushed red berries, acidity, long finish
Chorey-Lès-Beaune, Domaine Meuneveaux 2014 (Pinot Noir) 60
Aromas of red fruits, black cherry and roasted notes. Smooth and powerful taste with robust but pleasurable tannins
Haute Côtes-de-Beaune, Domaine Montchovet 2014 (Pinot Noir) 62
Red cherry and strawberry, red berry spices and vibrant acidity
Les Talmettes, Savigny 1er Cru, Louis Chenu 2013 (Pinot Noir) 75
Explosion of small red fruits, especially raspberry and cherry aromas.
Champ Salomon, René Bouvier, Marsannay 2012 (Pinot Noir) 75
Cherry notes and hints of white pepper on the nose, fresh tannins underscore the silky texture on the palate
La Justice, René Bouvier, Gevrey-Chambertin 2012 (Pinot Noir) 95
Ripe black fruit and floral hints of violet and a delicate touch of spices
Aloxe-Corton, Domaine Meuneveaux 2014 (Pinot Noir) 80
Aromas of red fruits, black cherry and roasted notes. Smooth and powerful taste with robust but pleasurable tannins
Saint-Aubin 1er Cru, Domaine Meix 2015 (Pinot Noir) 95
Strawberry from the woods, blueberry, wonderful character and complexity
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
iWine, VdP Vaucluse, Domaine du Temps 2016 (Syrah) 42
Natural wine composed of 100% syrah. Spices and a bit funky
Fontanilles, Corbières, Domaine des 2 Ânes 2016 (Carignan – Grenache – Syrah) 39
Dominant of peaches and plums, a hint of redcurrant and some spices
Grenache, VdP Vaucluse, Aliane 2015 (Grenache) 36
Smooth grenache flavors of cherry spice
Le P’tit Barriot, Marc Barriot 2016 (Syrah) 39
Natural Wine on the red fruits, spices and pepper
Sans Ordonnance, Domaine du Temps 2016 (Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot) 39
Tannins, dryness, lighter than regular Cabernet Sauvignon
La Combe du Temps, Domaine du Temps 2015 (Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot) 42
Natural wine, very fun to drink !
Soif de Plaisir, Marc Barriot 2016 (Carignan - Syrah - Grenache) 46
Natural, Ripe red and dark fruit, cocoa, liquorice
Tam-Tam, Le Bout du Monde 2016 (Syrah) 52
Pure Syrah, full of fruits and freshness, grape juice for adult!
Roc D’Anglade, VdP du Gard 2008 (Carignan – Mourvèdre – Syrah – Grenache) 85
Wild cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry on the nose, thin tannins and gourmet
LOIRE
Cuisine de ma Mère, Chinon, Domaine Grosbois 2017 (Cabernet franc) 38
Blackcurrant, raspberry, cherry, dry
Sancerre, Domaine de la Villaudiere 2016 (Pinot Noir) 42
Red fruits with cherry and raspberry, violet, soft tannins and a fresh finish. Summer Wine
Billes de Roche, Saumur Puy Notre Dame, Melaric 2014 (Cabernet Franc) 44
Sweet raspberry and blackcurrant fruit. Nice fruitiness and fresh acidity
Cheville de Fer, O. Lemasson 2016 (Malbec) 42
Nose of spices and red fruits, hints of mint
Anjou Demon, Les Terres Blanches, 2016 (Cabernet Franc) 39
Intense red fruits with soft tannins
Les Canonnières, Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil, FX Barc 2015 (Cabernet franc) 38
Red berries, soft tannins, great length
Chenonceaux, Touraine, Clos Roussely, 2017 (Malbec - Cabernet Franc) 39
Notes of very ripe fruits, beautiful freshness and balance
Hurluberlu, Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil, Sebastien David 2018 (Cabernet franc) 47
Natural, red berries, redcurrant, soft tannins and juicy!
SAVOIE
Cuvée Rosa, Vin de Savoie, Domaine du Cellier des Cray 2015 (Mondeuse) 46
Bouquet of red fruits and plenty of spices. Finesse on the palate, thin and tannins, beautiful amplitude of red fruits
SOUTH WEST
Tu vins plus aux soirées, Fabien Jouves 2017 (Malbec – Cabernet Franc) 40
Wine of thirst! Round, fruity and spicy.
Polichinel, Simon Busser 2015 (Malbec – Merlot) 42
Natural wine, light alcool and freshness and discret tannins
Les Escures, Cahors, Mas Del Périé, 2016 (Malbec) 42
Concentration of black fruits and spices with melted tannins.
Château de Haute-Serre, Cahors, Georges Vigouroux, 2014 (Malbec) 52
Bouquet of cherry, blackcurrant and spices. Freshness and fruitiness on the nose.
ALSACE
Riesling Schwarzberg, Domaine Eric Rominger 2012 (Riesling) 46
Notes of lemongrass, pomelo and menthol
Sylvaner Frohnberg, Domaine Eric Rominger 2012 (Sylvaner) 46
Natural, beautiful minerality and bouquet !
BEAUJOLAIS
Beaujolais-Villages, Jean-Paul Brun 2016 (Chardonnay) 36
White flowers aromas and hints of melon and minerals
BOURGOGNE
Saint Véran, Isabelle et Bruno Perraud 2015 (Chardonnay) 50
Natural wine. full of fruits chardonnay and a good minerality
Mâcon-Villages, Isabelle et Bruno Perraud 2016 (Chardonnay) 52
Natural wine. full of fruits chardonnay and a good minerality
Saint-Romain, David Moret 2013 (Chardonnay) 65
Lots of citrus fruit, rounded by floral notes like white flowers and lime.
Les Folatières, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru, David Moret 2013 (Chardonnay) 145
Supremely fine and elegant. Wonderful minerality and fruit levels. Creamy, lovely acidity and long finish.
BORDEAUX
Les Deux Terroirs, Alexandre Sirech 2015 (Colombard – Ugni Blanc – Sauvignon Blanc – Gros Manseng) 37
Beautiful Bordeaux blend, light, floral, aromatic and refreshing
Sauternes, Chateau Lapinesse 2014 (Semillon) 44
Apricot, watermelon, quince flavors. Beautiful floral aromas and crystallised fruits.
Le G, Chateau Guiraud 2016 (Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon) 46
Crisp with a touch of lemongrass, limestone-scented bouquet.
Blanc de Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Château Lynch-Bages 2016 (Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon – Muscadelle) 110
Lively and explosive. Grapefruit and exotic fruit, white flowers. Vanilla notes contribute to the aromatic complexity
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
La Croix Gratiot, Domaine de Sainte-Croix 2016 (Picpoul) 35
Nose of citrus fruits, lime and grapefruit. Light, easy to drink
L’Original, Marc Barriot 2017 (Macabeu) 44
Natural wine. Peach and watermelon bouquet, aromatic and floral
LOIRE
Muscadet, Domaine Moulin de la Minière 2015 (Melon de Bourgogne) 35
Apple and citrus flavors, underlying mineral notes
L'Eclos, Touraine, Clos Roussely 2018 (Sauvignon Blanc) 39
Fruit forward, very fresh and light. Citrus fruits and white flowers, beautiful texture!
Pointes d'Agrumes, Touraine, FX Barc 2017 (Sauvignon Blanc) 35
Citrus notes and minerals, fresh mouthfeel, beautiful acidity
Pierre Précieuse, Alexandre Bain 2015 (Sauvignon Blanc) 70
Greasy wine but dry, candied, ripe apricot, a wonderful experience
Bois Sans Soif, Olivier Lemasson 2017 (Chenin - Menu Pineau) 45
Natural complex white, ripe apple and citrus aromas, nutty and mineral notes
Tête d’Ange, Saumur, Manoir de la Tête Rouge (Chenin) 42
Biodynamic wine, white flowers and citrus fruit on the nose, freshness on the palate
La Petite Parcelle, Saumur, FX Barc 2016 (Chenin) 42
Aromas of white peach, green apple and honey. Good acidity
Tradition, Sancerre, Vincent Grall, 2016 (Sauvignon Blanc) 45
Fresh and fruity, citrus fruits notes, mineral and salty, refreshing finale
RHÔNE
Les Coutours de Deponcins, François Villard, 2015 (Viognier) 50
Pure, mineral, beautifully aromatic.
Les Pins, Saint-Pérais, Domaine Bernard Gripa 2014 (Marsanne – Roussane) 65
Notes of white fruits, flowers and spices, minerality and elegance
Les Terrasses du Palat, Condrieu, François Villard, 2009 (Viognier) 95
Complex aromas of honeysuckle, floral hints, touch of fresh apricot. Incredible wine.
SAVOIE
Roussette de Savoie, Jean Vullien & Fils, 2016 (Altesse) 35
White flowers, zest of citrus fruit and minerals
Clémence, Roussette de Savoie, Domaine du Cellier des Cray 2016 (Altesse) 52
Natural wine, notes of orange blossom, tropical fruit
Le Merle, Côtes de Provence, Château Pas du Cerf 2017 (Cinsault – Grenache) 35
Red fruits aromas, citrus fruits, peach. Fresh and gourmet palate of citrus fruit
Bandol, Château Jean-Pierre Gaussen 2017 (Cinsault – Grenache – Mourvèdre) 42
Watermelon, Pomegranate with minerals
Oh La La, Famille de Despagne 2016 (Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc). Magnum 1.5L 70
Green notes, beautiful fruitiness
The Rawsé, Karim Vionnet 2018 (Gamay) 39
Intense red fruits with soft tannins
Temps Danse, Touraine, Clos Roussely, 2018 (Gamay - Pineau d’Aunis) 35
A rosé with pepper coming from the Pineau d’Aunis and fruits from the Gamay! Unusual and amazing!
Bourdieu, Crémant de Bordeaux, Patrick Boudon 2011 (Semillon) 45
Delicate fine mousse, aromas of peach, apricot and flowers
Blanc de Blanc, Crémant de Bourgogne, Montchovet 2015 (Chardonnay) 55
Hint of yeasty notes, green apple, lemon and delicate bubbles
Tête au Bois Dormant, Les Têtes (Grolleau - Gamay) 45
Currant and berries, fruity palate and fine bubbles
Favorite, Clos Roussely (Cabernet Franc - Pineau D'Aunis) 45
Light, fruity, hint of pepper, very digest!
Ayala Brut Majeur, Champagne (Pinot Noir - Chardonnay) 65
Light gold robe, citrus fruits aromas, white flowers and fruits. Beautiful length.
Ayala Rosé Majeur, Champagne (Pinot Noir – Chardonnay – Pinot Meunier) 90
Pale rosé robe, strawberry and raspberry, beautiful freshness and velvety
Bollinger Special Cuvée, Champagne (Pinot Noir – Chardonnay – Pinot Meunier) 110
Golden robe, thin bubbles, roasted apple, peach, pear and brioche aroma
OUR FOOD
TOASTS
Pierre 11
Chunky organic avocado, white wine vinegar, crushed pepper and fleur de sel
Gabriel 13
Crème fraîche topped with fresh peppered smoked salmon
Sophie 12
Roasted red grapes, honey, ricotta, crushed toasted almonds
Clémentine 10
Creamy ricotta, fig confiture, organic cinammon
Florent 10
Strawberries, bananas, almond butter
SANDWICHES
Marie 13
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, Wood Spoon™ sauce
Christian 12
Typical Parisian sandwich with prosciutto, brie and cornichons
BRUNCH
Francine 12
Eggs + soldiers: garnished dipping toast, two standing overeasy eggs, side of fruits
Nathalie 6
Tartines, butter and Bonne Maman (wild blueberry, strawberry)
Marcel 4
Fresh butter croissant
EXTRAS
Egg 3
Prosciutto soldiers 5
Prosciutto 4
Toast with Beurre de Baratte 2
DRINK
Mimosa 10
Made with Champagne Monthuys & Orange Juice
CHEESES
Composition of 4 or 8 slices 12 / 22
Brie fermier
Cow, Île de France
Époisse de Bourgogne
Cow, Bourgogne
Persille de Rambouillet
Goat with blue, Île de France
Fourme aux Moelleux
Cow, blue cheese, Auvergne
Abbaye de Bel'loc
Sheep, Pyrénées
Comté
Cow, French Alps
CHARCUTERIE
Composition of 6 or 12 slices 13 / 24
Lomo
Pork loin, black pepper, paprika, garlic (gluten free0
Cabecero de Bellota
Pure bref Ibérico pig (gluten free)
Prosciutto
10 month aged Pork, sea salt
Etna
Salami with pistachios and lemon zest
Lomito de Bellota plate 16
Pure Ibérico bred
Rillettes de canard 9
Duck pâté with white wine, onions, salt, spices
Salami plate 11
Loukanika
Greek inspired salami with cumin & orange zest
Chorizo Navarre
Spanish inspired salami with smoked paprika
Finocchiona
Italian style salami with fennel seed and garlic
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This petite, charming spot is part French marketplace, and part cafe and wine bar for sipping white, red or rosé.
The space itself is impeccably styled with antique furniture and loads of light streaming in from the tall glass windows up front.
Everything inside is French — including the bartender, the designer of that shirt you just bought, and all of the wine behind the bar.
Garçons de Cafe, Downtown’s newest enological venture, not only pours fine wines, but is home to a collection of hard-to-find designer goods.
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PHONE: 213 278-0737
ADDRESS: Spring Arcade
541 S Spring St #114, Los Angeles, CA 90013
HOURS: TUE-THU: 5PM – 11PM.
FRI: 5PM – 1AM
SAT: 11AM – 1AM
SUN: 11AM – 10PM