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Libelula

Restaurant

👍👍 Wow! Was not expecting this! From.thd outside, this place looks like a whole in the wall but once inside, its got fun and eclectic art everywhere. The menu has unique breakfast and lunch items. The staff is super sweet and once the food arrived it was to die for. We will be back! People often mention chicken, good, menu, breakfast, ordered, fried, salad, flavor, great, toast,


Address

1154 Broadway St, Fresno, CA 93721, United States

Contact

+1 559-570-8180

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (279 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: chicken (14) good (12) menu (10) breakfast (10) ordered (10) fried (8) salad (8) flavor (7) great (7) toast (7)
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  • 5/5 Mandy K. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! Was not expecting this! From.thd outside, this place looks like a whole in the wall but once inside, its got fun and eclectic art everywhere. The menu has unique breakfast and lunch items. The staff is super sweet and once the food arrived it was to die for. We will be back!
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh C. 2 years ago on Google
    Exceptionally good food and service! To the food presentation and the taste of it. I had biscuits and gravy. Very flavorful, it wasn’t your typical gravy. Something about made it exquisite, I mean it was absolutely amazing! I’d give them 6 stars if I could. My girl had the big a$$ breakfast burritos, again had its own unique flavor.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fernando S. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing food and very cool space. I’m from San Diego and this was one of the best breakfast burritos I’ve ever had.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mar L. 2 years ago on Google
    Someone suggested this little spot to me so i figured why not? I was not disappointed! The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. I had the eggs benedict and everything avocado toast. If you're looking for a great brunch definitely check this place out! I will be back soon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 ella n. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little cozy spot in downtown fresno. Serves farm to table style dishes. It has vegan and vegetarian options. I ordered thier take on a monte Cristo style sand which. We also ordered a Sriracha maple fried chicken sandwich. Both came with tater tots, an also an order of bread pudding French toast. Both of the sandwiches were very tasty. The French toast lacked flavor but it was very fresh. The service was A one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Addison L. 2 years ago on Google
    This place has some really tasty vegan options!! The chilled noodle special was amazing, but the strawberry toast ended up being the favourite. So fresh, light, filling, and delicious. 😍 The ice cream was also worth trying and was so refreshing in the Fresno heat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Patrick T. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s been on my to do list for a while. I finally made it here. I ordered the Spicy Thai Mac n Cheese with porchetta and the tots with Parmesan garlic sauce. Both were very good. I’m torn by the fact that the meal was really expensive. We are talking about a Mac n cheese and tots and I ordered a mango fresca. All this for $43 with tips. Though I like the food and atmosphere, I’m not happy to pay that price point. I’ll leave it up to you who reads this review. Just be prepared. Not sure if I would come back because for $43 I could get a lot more food because the portion sizes certain doesn’t reflect that price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laurelei N. 1 year ago on Google
    I was super excited to try Libelula & was not disappointed! Their food excited my taste buds & didn't let down in any way! Everything was amazing even down to their homemade "ketchup"! I was so stuffed that I took their Big A$$ Cinnamon Roll home with me!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Caressa T. 1 year ago on Google
    Do not get the strawberry fennel salad - kale was old with yellowing and dotted pieces in salad. The kale was too hard and included the ribs, so was not properly prepared for a salad. The kale should be dressed and rubbed to make it chewable and it was not. The avocado was chopped in little pieces and unripe. So, hard little pieces of avocado and a labor to pick out. Very few strawberries to kale ratio. This is supposed to be a strawberry and fennel salad and the ratio was not that. The salad dressing was basically and probably only a whole grain mustard. This is such a disappointment. I was supposed to go Friday with work friends and after Instagram messaging Libelula with no response, I will tell my coworkers tomorrow not to go, because the food is not a chef quality product. My partner and I wanted to try dinner and now we won't. It wasn't a lame salad or boring, but not eatable and bad. It is still sitting in my work fridge and I will throw it out tomorrow, because it can't be salvaged. $15 bucks plus tip down the drain paid by an office assistant that is new to town. Libelula, a chef owned and driven restaurant is what we seek out and are used to where we come from. That salad was garbage and shouldn't have left the kitchen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elle R. 1 year ago on Google
    I think the photos speak for themselves! The Biscuits and gravy & Veggie Benny looked delicious, smelled divine, and had my tastebuds dancing the tango! The food was cooked to perfection and the hospitality was very welcoming, having the chef check on my table with a smile and down-to-earth attitude made it all a great first-time experience

  • 5/5 Mahan S. 4 months ago on Google
    I don’t usually do reviews but these guys deserve. The food is fire. I can’t think of 1 place that could put it down like this in Fresno. The demon bacon burger was off the hook. Tots were great. Asked for ranch because I hate ketchup but they didn’t have any. I tried the ketchup and that was even good. Good stuff right here for sure.

  • 5/5 Kreeeve 10 months ago on Google
    Staff was very wonderful. The restaurant had a great atmosphere and the food was absolutely amazing. I got the chicken dill sandwich that was WAY beyond my expectations and honestly turned out to be one of the best chicken sandwiches I have ever had. I love the artistry in the food, and you can tell the kitchen staff have a passion for food and it shows in their menu. Highly recommend giving this place a shot if you’re thinking about it.

  • 4/5 Irene T. 10 months ago on Google
    Yummy food, enjoyable relaxed atmosphere. Had the fried curry chicken tacos and house drink. Tacos were tasty and just right amount. House drink was refreshing and not overly sweet.

  • 5/5 Bonita J. 10 months ago on Google
    Every item on the menu is unique in some way, and I love the fusion style. My tacos had an Indian touch and the fresh strawberries added to the tasty blend. Highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Kelsey L. 10 months ago on Google
    Deeeeeeeelicious!!! The fried cheese curds are the bomb. We also ordered the fried chicken and biscuit with tater tots. Everything was so tasty. The use of spices is ✨wonderful✨

  • 2/5 Lisa L. 3 months ago on Google New
    My experience was disappointing. I've been wanting to try this place for over a year, read and saw so many good reviews and photos. I wanted to like this place since the vibe, customers and service are friendly and genuine. I was thinking we just ordered the wrong things but we did not enjoy anything we ordered. The Thai Mac n Cheese tasted like it had no salt and the only flavor you got was from the chili, garlic and fried garlic. The breakfast burrito wasn't dry but it also didn't taste like it had seasoning. The tots were ok, the ketchup wasn't your typical ketchup it was more tomatoe-y and saucy which I liked. I was not a fan of the Sriracha mapel chicken sandwich bread and sauce. We tasted our food and packed it to go as a courtesy. Restaurant is located downtown so there's limited parking. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The bakery next door closes at 3pm. They have a lot of vegan and vegetarian dishes on the menu.

  • 3/5 Jnee X. 6 months ago on Google
    Wanted to give more than 3 stars but was slightly disappointed that the salad I ordered came with a missing ingredient... the 🌽. Got to try yellow watermelon gor the first time. Thai mac n cheese was excellent. So were the tator tots.

  • 3/5 Beverly F. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I are visiting here long term and today was my second visit. The first was last week for lunch, which was pretty darn delicious. Mostly, the food today was good. This is a good location on the edge of downtown with easy access to metered street parking, and it seems like the chef/owner is wanting to make a name for himself in the Fresno food scene. We give high marks for the desire to bring good food to mediocre Fresno. This is a breakfast/lunch spot. The first order of the day when it comes to breakfast is coffee. The coffee was so weak it tasted like water. The second cup from a fresh pot was a little better, but also quite bitter. Honestly, they could do better with the coffee... That's the huge profit maker in a restaurant so I don't understand why they don't A) offer better or more coffee options, and B) use a better quality coffee as a first offering to breakfast customers. The Eggs Benedict was passable - the poached eggs and hollandaise sauce were impeccably executed and on point, but the pork (or was it chicken??) was flavorless and tough to chew. Perhaps a marinade for the meat is in order if you're going to sub for traditional ham/Canadian bacon? It would be nice to have the choice to be gluten free. Glutino makes a nice GF English muffin that can be kept in the freezer until needed. (Just a suggestion to open the menu to more people who have food sensitivities.) Also, I find it odd that such nice presentations and flavor combinations met with an inability to make an over easy egg. The over easy eggs were ordered as a side to the bread pudding french toast, which was moist and tasty, but needed more flavor - cinnamon was way to light. The eggs were just plain rubbery. I mean, c'mon, over easy eggs aren't rocket science and if a truck stop can get them right - how much more so should one be able to execute them when charging such grandiose prices? I mean, I'm not opposed to paying high prices for well executed meals. My husband and I are foodies and we don't cheat our stomachs so when we pay $60 for breakfast we expect to be more than just satisfied with it. We want to be able to rave about it. Another issue we had with this venue was the dirt. We get the concept of "grunge meets downtown eclectic artists" that Libelula seems to be shooting for. However, dirty walls and thick dirt and nasty fingerprint smears on the windows was a bit much. It didn't give a feeling that one could trust the cleanliness of the kitchen. One shouldn't have to question that when eating out. All in all, the presentation was amazing, the food could use better execution, the flavor combinations were good. We will give this place one more try and hope that the cleanliness has been addressed.

  • 5/5 Lance K. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Manager or owner came out to ask how things were. Food was great. I ordered the cinnamon roll and it was the size of a dinner plate. Outdoor seating in the fresh air, parking available all around. Easy access from Hwy 99.

  • 5/5 Amy D. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved it! Food was creative and tasty. Loved the art on the walls. Casual, laid back atmosphere. The area isn't that bad for being downtown. I got the stuffed French toast and biscuits and gravy. Both really good. I will be back.

  • 5/5 Juanita C. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been wanting to check this place out since it popped up on my IG! And boy did they not disappoint! 🤤 I got the curry chicken tacos and they were 🔥🔥 The mustard chicken sandwich and French toast were also so good!! I can’t wait to go back.

  • 5/5 Tom F. 1 year ago on Google
    Needed a quick late lunch in downtown Fresno and decided to try Libelula. I’d heard from a couple different friends it’s one of their favorite unique spots in Fresno for breakfast brunch or lunch. OMG. From the first bite I jumped into Google to start this review! My server suggested one of her favorites since it was my first time in: the Curried Fried Chicken Tacos. Admittedly I wouldn’t have picked this off the menu as several other items caught my eye, but oh man I would have missed out. The flavor combination of fried chicken, a light spice curry, cilantro, pineapple, pickled onions, and I think.. blue cheese?? on three house-made tortillas is so fresh and unique yet simple. You’ll see from my photos that I barely finished the first one before snapping a picture of this absolute must-try. I stopped in just before the kitchen closed for the day and had no trouble finding a table inside. Outside seating is available but it’s probably better/cooler during the breakfast hours (more shaded by the building). Definitely coming back again soon!

  • 5/5 Rachel C. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing Eggs Benedict, with bacon and avocado. Love the chicken and biscuits too, and the special burger is always a great choice. Gotta be hungry for the Big A$$ burrito... Best to share that one! Tip your waitress well.

  • 5/5 Johannus R. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was so good! I appreciate that they both have veggie/vegan BUT ALSO meat options for those of us who like meat. The staff was super nice and I truly love the atmosphere of a locally owned, downtown spot, not just another junk chain restaurant. The menu is soulfood, homemade, and high quality but NOT "hipster overpriced". I'm probably gonna come back a lot so I can try everything on the menu.

  • 4/5 Sean W. 2 years ago on Google
    Very boutique and interesting eatery. Most items on the menu start with basics but they add very colorful and flavorful additions. I had chicken tacos. They are small chunks of deep fried chicken coated on curry with a fruit based salsa. And they were bomb diggetty! My wife however, got the fried chicken sandwich. It comes with a peach filled Cole slaw and a sweet and sour type sauce. She was not impressed, I thought it was pretty good. But you can see what I mean with starting with a basic and adding boutique to it. There are odd posters and pictures on all the walls, very colorful. They have odd books on every table. My table had an all about dragonflies book on it. Interesting place, interesting food. I would recommend if your adventurous and open minded to trying something different. Pricing was in the middle, reasonable for what you get.

  • 2/5 Hedyeh T. 2 years ago on Google
    Service was absolutely wonderful. I came to this place after reading the reviews and am shocked. The best part of our meal was the tots which I doubt were made in house. The remainder of the meals tasted like when you’re out of groceries and just slammed a bunch of things together and hoped it worked out. I really wanted to love this place but this ain’t it coach. Maybe I just came a time when the rotated menu wasn’t at its peak but I won’t be back.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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