Invention

Kick back and relax at one of LA’s oldest and most iconic bars. Voted the best-looking bar in DTLA, our pre-Prohibition-inspired space is the ideal place to socialize or work over high-quality, handcrafted cocktails—including recipes from LAAC’s own historic archives. Dine on fresh, seasonal dishes, order from a deep and diverse wine list, and enjoy the upscale, heritage-infused comfort of this incredibly unique environment featuring 180-degree views of the LA skyline.

Monday–Wednesday
7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Thursday & Friday
7:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

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Invention Breakfast
  • Acai Bowl15Organic Acai, Blueberry, Banana, Granola, Toasted Coconut, Honey
  • Yogurt Parfait13Vanilla Yogurt, Mixed Berries, Granola, Honey
Classic Selection
  • Traditional Two Eggs Any Style14Choice: Two Pork Sausage Links, Two Chicken Apple Sausage, Two Strips Of Applewood Smoked Bacon. Choice: Hash Brown Potatoes, Sliced Fresh Fruit
  • Classic Eggs Benedict16Two Soft Poached Eggs, English Muffin, Smoked Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise Sauce, Sliced Fresh Fruit
  • My Way Omelet Style14Select 3 Items: Three Eggs (Egg Whites Optional), Mushroom, Pork Sausage, Chicken Apple Sausage, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Ham, Tomato, Onions, Bell Pepper, Spinach, Jalapeños, Green Onions, Cheddar Cheese. Choice: Hash Browns Or Fruit
  • Home Style Breakfast Burrito16Scrambled Eggs, Salsa, Cheese, Potatoes, Avocado, Flour Tortilla. Choice: Applewood Smoked Bacon, Pork Sausage, Chicken Apple Sausage With Sliced Fruit
  • Buttermilk Chicken And Waffle26Applewood Smoked Bacon, Infused Waffle, Canadian Maple Syrup, Chipolata Aioli
Griddle Selection
  • French Toast Or Waffle12Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Daikon Radish Sprouts, Shaved Sweet Red Onions, Wakame Salad, Crispy Wonton Strips, Carrots, Sriracha Aioli
  • Small Stack Pancakes14Two Pancakes, Two Eggs Any Style. Choice: Two Sausage Links, Two Strips Of Applewood Smoked Bacon
  • Laac Breakfast Sammie12Soft Fried Egg, Braised Spinach In Salsa Roja. Choice: Pork Sausage, Chicken Apple Sausage, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Choice: Brioche Bun, English Muffin, With Side Of Fruit
Sides
  • Toast2
  • Bagel4+ cream cheese
  • Pastries4
  • One Egg Any Style4
  • Two Pork Sausage3.50
  • Two Chicken Apple Sausage4
  • Two Applewood Bacon4
  • Canadian Maple Syrup 2oz4.50
  • Oatmeal 4with Brown Sugar
  • Avocado2.50
  • Sliced Fresh Fruit4
Drinks
  • Almond Milk38 oz
  • Coffee3.50
  • Hot Tea4
  • Milk2.508 oz
  • Oat Milk3.508 oz
  • Juice68 oz
  • Orange, Cranberry, Apple, Lemonade 3
  • Ice Tea3.50
Reward Yourself
  • Mimosa10
  • Bloody Mary 12
  • Michelada10Mexican Cerveza, Lime, Spices

20% Service Charge + Sales Tax

Salads
  • Classic Caesar Salad18Crisp Romaine Hearts, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, House Caesar Add: Grilled Or Fried Chicken 9, Flat Iron Steak 12, Shrimp 10, Salmon 10
  • Laac Cobb20Mixed Romaine And Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon, Avocado, Tomato Hard Boiled Egg, Bleu Cheese Dressing Add: Grilled Or Fried Chicken 9, Flat Iron Steak 12, Shrimp 10, Salmon 10
  • Nouille Soba Noodle Chicken Salad23Napa & Green Cabbage, Green Onions, Shitaki Mushrooms, Sauteed Snap Pea, Bean Sprouts, Jidori Chicken Breast, Cashew, Orange Wedges, Lime, Cilantro
  • Nicoise Salad26Mixed Greens, Mixed Olives, Diced Roma Tomato, Steamed Green Beans Sweet Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Pee-Wee Tri-Color Potatoes, Hard Boiled Egg, White Anchovies, Capers Blackened Ahi Tuna, Dijon Vinaigrette
  • Greek Salad20Romaine Lettuce, Red Onion, Cucumber, Tomato, Feta Cheese, Avocado, Tri-Color Bell Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Grilled Artichoke
Sandwiches
  • Side Of Fruit, Chips Or Fries
  • Club Sandwich16Slow Roasted Turkey, Neuskie’s Applewood Bacon, Butter Lettuce Tomato, Mayonnaise, Housemade Brioche
  • Classic Burger18Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle Cheddar Cheese, House Chips. Add: Smoked Mushrooms //2.50
  • Spicy Chicken Sandwich18Fried Jidori Chicken Breast, Calabrian Chili Aioli Shredded Cabbage & Carrots, Brioche Bun
Wraps
  • Side Of Fruit, Chips Or Fries
  • Chicken Avocado Wrap18Jidori Chicken Breast (Grilled Or Fried), Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Carrots, Lettuce, Cilantro, Chipotle Mayo, Spinach Tortilla
  • Veggie Wrap16Spinach, Cucumber, Red Onion, Red/ Orange Bell Peppers, Tomato Avocado, Chipotle Aioli, Spinach Tortilla Invention Lunch
Dessert
  • Cheesecake With Berries10
  • Sorbet Trio10
  • Mango, Lemon, Acai Berries And Cream10
  • Chocolate Lava Cake10

20% Service Charge + Sales Tax

Small Plates
  • Guacamole & Chips12
  • House Chips Or Fries9Hand Cut & Garlic, Shaved Parmesan
  • Asparagus16Chervil, Chives, Tarragon, Lemon Zest
  • Bruschetta10Tomato, Garlic, Olive Oil, Basil, Balsamic
  • Bacon Wrapped Dates18Mascarpone, Pistachio, Black Pepper
  • Sliders18(Beef Or Plant) Based, Grilled Onion, Aioli, Cheddar Cheese, Pickle, Chips
  • Mussels21White Wine, Capers, Egg Yolk, Baguette
  • Chicken Wings17Crispy Fried Wings, Thai Chili Glaze
  • Cheese Board16Gorgonzola, Sage, Lamb Chopper, Dried Fruit, Fig Jam, Honey
  • Charcuterie Board18Chorizo Leon, Morcila De Arroz, Soria Sausage
  • Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl18Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Daikon Radish Sprouts, Shaved Sweet Red Onions, Wakame Salad, Crispy Wonton Strips, Carrots, Sriracha Aioli
  • Prawns21Garlic, Chili Peppers, Tomato
  • Calamari19Garlic, Fried Fresno Chili, Sweet And Sour Sauce
Classic Selection
  • Kale Salad 16Figs, Almonds, Strawberry, Citrus Vinaigrette. Add: Chicken 9, Flat Iron Steak 12, Shrimp 10
  • Classic Caesar Salad18Crisp Romaine Hearts, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Chesse, House Caesar. Add: Chicken 9, Flat Iron Steak 12,Shrimp 10
  • Blackened Tuna Sashimi24Baby Frisee, Wakame, Wonton Crisps, Cucumber, Jicama Carrots, Thin Sliced Red Onions, Sesame Vinaigrette
  • Chicken Avocado Wrap18Jidori Chicken Breast (Grilled Or Fried), Pepper Jack Cheese Avocado, Tomato, Carrots, Lettuce, Cilantro, Chipotle Mayo, Spinach Tortilla And Side Of Fruit
  • Classic Burger18Baby Frisee, Wakame, Wonton Crisps, Cucumber, Jicama Carrots, Thin Sliced Red Onions, Sesame Vinaigrette
  • Pasta Della Casa25Linguini With Fresno Chili, Cherry Tomato
  • Gold Card Burger28Wagyu Blend, Asiago Cheese, Heirloom Tomato, Smoked Mushrooms Aioli, Frisee, House Fries
  • Seasonal Squash Ravioli (V)28Butterleaf Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle Cheddar Cheese, House Chips
  • Braised Short Ribs28Potato Puree, Crispy Onions, Red Wine, Demi Glace
  • Poussin Chicken32Seasonal Fig, Thyme, White Wine Beurre Blanc, Honey
  • Chilean Sea Bass42Lemongrass, Beurre Blanc, Sauteed Kale
  • Prime NY Strip52Forest Mushroom Blend, Roasted Carrots
Dessert
  • Cheesecake With Berries10
  • Chocolate Lava Cake10

20% Service Charge + Sales Tax

Bar Bites
  • Sliders 14black angus beef or plant based, cheddar cheese, russian dressing, pickles with house chips +2 fries
  • Member's Club Sandwich 21roasted turkey, applewood bacon, little gem, tomato, aioli choice of house chips or side salad
  • Onion Rings11beer battered, whipped feta dip (VGN / GF)
  • Jorge's Chips & Dip12guacamole, salsa verde, tortilla chips (VGN / GF)
  • Baja Fish Tacos 21grilled mahi mahi, avocado crema, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, salsa verde, cilantro, cotija with chips (GF)
  • Sweet Potato Fries 10side sauces (VGN / GF)
  • Steakhouse French Fries 9thick cut, skin on (VGN / GF)
Tableside Dessert
  • Bananas Foster For Two 13PPbananas, vanilla ice cream, brown butter rum sauce, cinnamon sparkle
Cocktails Seasonal
  • Holly Berry 16Celaya Reposado Tequila, House-Made Cranberry Curacao Luxardo Marachino Liqueur, Lime
  • Cabin in the Woods17Old Potrero Rye Whiskey, Grade A Maple, Fee Brother’s Black, Walnut Bitters, Spiced & Glazed Pork Belly Lardon
  • Oaxacan in a Winter Wonderland16Raicilla De Una, House Sweet Vermouth Blend, Lazzaroni Fernet
  • Apple Picking Season16Copper Kings Apple Brandy, House-Made Apple Curacao, Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro, Lemon
  • Jiagxi in January 16Amass Gin, Luxardo Apricot, St Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Kumquat, Lime, Demerara
Club Classic
  • 20th Century16Plymouth Gin, Lillet Blanc, Marie Brizard Crème de Cacao, Lemon
  • Philadelphia Fish House Punch16Appleton Jamaican Rum, Pierre Ferand 1984 Cognac, Mathilde Peche, Black Tea, Lemon, Nutmeg
  • Bobby Burns17Mortlach 12 Year Scotch, House Vermouth Blend, Benedictine Shortbread Cookie