Brunch at Mohawk Bend

I didn't really get excited when I was invited to a recent comped media brunch at Mohawk Bend. My first experience there was not bad, but didn't really leave me wanting to rush back any time soon. I think it was mostly the memory of the marshmallow-like vegan cheese on the pizzas. However, it's very hard for me to turn down brunch where egg dishes abound and you can drink before noon without judgement, so off I went.



Tony Yanow is known for having many vegan dishes in his restaurants so of course we had to try a few at brunch. Traditional scrapple is made by combining various leftover meats into one (supposedly) delicious mound. At Mohawk Bend, they take that concept and make it vegan. Leftover scraps of vegetables are combined with tofu and lightly fried. It's surprisingly delicious.



The fried eggs and ham ($13) was one of the first dishes to catch my eye so I was glad we ordered it. Two poached eggs are fried and served with arugula, prosciutto, and roasted root vegetables. It's a great mix of decadent and fresh.



Huevos rancheros is one of my favorite brunch dishes. Mohawk's version, the Huevos Divorciados ($11) did not disappoint. The chilaquiles stay crisp for a surprisingly long time and the salsas and queso fresco bring everything together.



To sweeten our morning, we had the Elvis french toast ($10). It's stuffed with bananas, topped with a slice of bacon and served with a peanut sauce. The sauce makes the dish.



The roast mushrooms ($11) can be made with either a tofu scramble or eggs. We chose eggs. As most readers know, I'm not a mushroom person, but these were tasty.



For being both vegan and gluten free, Sera's Signature Waffle ($8) is surprisingly light and fluffy. It is made with white beans, baking soda, and some other ingredients that I promptly forgot. We all enjoyed the waffle with the syrup it came with, but agreed that there is a savory component that would make this waffle excellent with a chicken and waffles-type dish.



My Golden Road Hef ($5.50) made at Yanow's Golden Road Brewery was perfect for washing down all the brunch food.



The last time I visited Mohawk Bend, I wasn't that impressed with the pizzas. This Breakfast All Day pizza ($14) has since changed my mind. The vegan crust is topped with cheese, Canadian bacon, spinach, Parmesan, and two eggs. The crust is nice and thin and the runny yolks meld perfectly with the cheese and bacon.



We all left this brunch surprisingly pleased with how good this meal was. With a new chef and a more streamlined operation, it seems Mohawk Bend has settled in to their surroundings and has found their groove.


Mohawk Bend
2141 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 483-2337
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