Manifesto Café, Los Angeles

Cuisine Type: New American
Established: 2012
Reservations: Not offered
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Number of Tables: 1–5
Parking: Free street parking
Most popular offering: American Grilled Cheese
Kid-friendly: Yes
Alcohol: None
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Pro Tip: We offer free WiFi.

Q&A with Hassan Del Campo, Co-Founder/Owner

What is one fun, unusual fact about your business?
The recipes for all of our original items were inspired by songs.

What’s the best reaction you’ve ever gotten from a customer?
A customer commented that our American grilled-cheese sandwich was the best thing she'd ever had.

Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover?
We love connecting with our community. We have plans to host art events, music, community forums, etc. We're very involved in our community. And we're actually a hybrid—half nonprofit organization, half for-profit organization. We're a "social cafénterprise"—a term we coined.

In your own words, how would you describe your menu?
Our menu is a healthier, original twist on American food. It is inspired by the cultural diversity of Los Angeles.