Update 2:
As the end of stone fruit season draws near, it was time for another visit (or two) to Republique to partake of Pastry Chef Margarita Manzke’s outstanding pastries and desserts.
Green Tea Matcha Latte:
As tasty as always and a great pairing with Pastry Chef Margarita’s creations.
Banana Cream Pie:
While not a big fan of Banana desserts, there are some exceptions, such as this excellent version from Republique. It’s filled with just ripe Bananas, decadent, rich Caramel, bits of Dark Chocolate and an ultra-light, fluffy Whipped Cream. And Chef Margarita’s pie crust is buttery rich and an excellent base. 
Pastry time!
(New) Dulce de Leche Cremadette:
Flaky, buttery crust gives way to a very sweet, thick, lush Dulce de Leche filling. Creamy, sweet, smooth, the filling was the right amount without overpowering the Pastry.
Creme Brulee Bomboloni:
Probably one of Republique’s signature Pastries, the Creme Brulee Bomboloni never disappoints. The sphere is filled with a delicious Custard, and the top is lightly torched (like a Creme Brulee). The resulting Caramelized Sugar on top is addicting and a beautiful textural contrast to the soft, fluffy Bomboloni Pastry itself, and the silky Custard within. So good! 
Almond Brown Butter Cake:
Another excellent offering. Moist, crumbly Brown Butter Cake, fragrant, nutty Roasted Almonds and fresh, Farmers Market Peaches, Raspberries.
(New) Lemon Calamansi Twinkie:
But the surprise star of this Brunch was Pastry Chef Margarita Manzke’s new Lemon Calamansi Twinkie. First, yes, this is indeed an award-winning Pastry Chef remaking the mainstream American junk food classic Twinkie. And…
It seriously tastes like a super, high-quality, delicate Twinkie! 
The outside if soft and yielding, moist, and it has a Twinkie-like texture. But it tastes of real high quality French Butter, moist cake, and the filling is a stunning citrus blast of sharp Lemon and fragrant, aromatic Calamansi fruit! Wow! The contrast of sweet and tart, super delicate cream, expert execution makes this a must-order and highlight of Brunch! (@ipsedixit @paranoidgarliclover @A5KOBE @attran99 @js76wisco and all, don’t miss this.)
Breakfast Sandwich (Pork Belly Sausage, Mayonnaise, American Cheese, Fried Egg):
The Housemade Brioche Bun (one benefit of their excellent Bakery) is pliant, soft with a nice chew to it, the Pork Belly Sausage is juicy, zesty and nicely seasoned, and that Farmers Market Egg (just look at that gorgeous orange yolk!) just ties everything together. Delicious and one of the better Breakfast Sandwiches in town.
(New) Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito (Fried Egg, Black Beans, Cheese, Avocado, Morita Chili Sauce):
A new Breakfast menu item, I wasn’t expecting too much from Republique tackling a Breakfast Burrito (they haven’t really been known for Mexican cuisine). This was fine. There was good quality Carne Asada at the core of this dish, meaty chunks of Steak (but zero smokiness, clearly not grilled over charcoal a la Tijuana-style Carne Asada specialists we’re used to around the city).
This was a “Wet Burrito”-style of preparation, with the Burrito covered in their Housemade Morita Chili Sauce and Crema. This actually was a mild, but very flavorful Chili Sauce that helped elevate the dish. Overall, decent, not bad at all.
(Special) Peach & Blackberry Pie:
And the reason for our visit, Pastry Chef Margarita Manzke’s amazing Peach & Blackberry Pie! It was outstanding the last time we ordered it, and with stone fruit season drawing to a close, we wanted to enjoy it one more time before it was gone for the season.
As delicious as it was the 1st time we had it, there’s a crumbly baked top giving way to fragrant, tender chunks of Farmers Market Fresh Peaches, baked until soft and concentrated, it’s complemented by tart-sweet Blackberries, and the amazing Pie crust from Chef Margarita, firm, buttery, and full of flavor. It is the best Peach Pie we’ve had since I can remember. Outstanding! (@attran99 @ipsedixit @A5KOBE and all)
(Special) Matcha Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake:
One of Republique’s underrated offerings, they offered this by the slice before the pandemic. We hadn’t seen it return yet, and our friend was craving this Matcha Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake, so we surprised her. 
It is very good: Moist Matcha Cake with Dark Chocolate swirls, and coated on the outside with a Dark Chocolate glaze on top. It is not as decadent as Chef Margarita’s famous Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake, much lighter, and you get a nice herbal, leafy Matcha Green Tea flavor in the Cake, then Dark Chocolate and then more Dark Chocolate from the glaze on top.
Republique continues to be a great place to visit for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner. While their Breakfast and Brunch savory items have some standouts, don’t miss out on Pastry Chef Margarita Manzke’s wonderful creations on display (the massive Pastry and Dessert case). During the evening hours, you get 1 or 2 of her creations, but during the day, it’s where she shines the most.
Republique
624 South La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: (310) 362-6115
