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Food and Drink

17 Best Brunch Spots in LA

From Pancakes to Avocado Toast: LA's Must-Try Brunch Destinations

Jarone Ashkenazi

Los Angeles is home to some of the best brunch spots, offering a diverse mix of cuisines, creative twists on classic dishes and stylish atmospheres. Whether you're craving a decadent stack of pancakes, a refreshing avocado toast, or something more unique, LA has it all. The city's brunch scene caters to every taste and dietary need. Whether you're looking for a relaxed, cozy vibe or an upscale dining experience, here is a list of LA’s top 17 brunch spots listed in alphabetical order..

American Beauty at The Grove

American Beauty at The Grove

Debuting November 2024 at The Grove, the neighborhood steakhouse also introduced brunch and lunch for the first time. Featuring dishes such as the Western Fritata, Slow Cooked Eggs, Smoked Fish Plate, Brisket Burrito and Challah French Toast, there are also lighter fare options like the Bluefin Tuna Grain Bowl and Kale & Avocado Salad. Brunch is available on weekends from 11am-3pm and guests can choose from the expansive wine menu and order its famed $10 glass of house wine ”filled to the top” as well as a craftsman’s approach to cocktails and mocktails. 

Baltaire Restaurant

Baltaire Restaurant Crafting

While the swanky Baltaire Restaurant is known for serving up prime steaks, renowned wines and sensational seafood, it is also home to a fantastic Sunday brunch. The indoor-outdoor Brentwood restaurant starts with a for-the-table first course before mains like the Prime Filet Benedict or Maine Lobster Omelette. Vibe to the beats from a live DJ while choosing from their signature Bloody Mary and Veuve Clicquot Champagne carts as well as the cinnamon roll cart which frosts colossal buns tableside. Available from 10:30am to 3pm, the prix fixe is priced at $85.

Crossroads Kitchen Melrose

Crossroads Kitchen Melrose Dish

The iconic plant-based restaurant from chef Tal Ronnen has been delighting guests in West Hollywood with a delectable brunch since 2013. Starting with an array of starters like the Khachapuri with yellow tomato egg yolk, brunch plates include Chicken and Waffles, Stuffed French Toast, while pastas and pizzas like the Sicilian Supreme can also be enjoyed. The Mediterranean-inspired menu alongside classic brunch staples is available every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm.

Visit Crossroads Kitchen Melrose for more information!

Crustacean

Crustacean Dishes

Crustacean takes diners’ taste buds on a delightful journey of east-meets-west, wowing guests since 1997 in Beverly Hills. As one of the best brunch spots in Beverly Hills, its Signature AN Sum Brunch is a playful approach to Dim Sum with an An family twist. Choose from an array of creative AN Sum bites, served on a cart that rolls between tables, including Crustacean’s Signature Crab Puffs, lobster dumplings, shrimp toast and more. A la cart brunch items include Asian fusion staples such as Ube Souffle Pancakes, Petite Prime Filet Mignon Benedict and Dungeness Crab Rolled Omelette. Brunch is served exclusively on weekends between 11:30am - 2:30pm. 

Culina at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills 

Culina Spread

Culina at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has been a staple in the Los Angeles dining scene for more than a decade. Its decadent Sunday brunch (available every Sunday from 10am to 2pm) is priced at $149 and presents an eye-catching and mouth watering spread from made-to-order omelets, an elaborate seafood station, homemade pizzas, carving and dessert stations and more. Along with these items, specialty a la carte items such as chicken and waffle sliders, brisket tots with cheese curd and Fresno chilies are offered along with tray-passed specialty items ranging from mac and cheese bites and ahi tuna cones.

Girl & the Goat

Girl & the Goat Interior

Chef Stephanie Izard came westward in 2021 to bring Girl & the Goat to the Arts District. Taking advantage of the area’s bounty of produce and long growing seasons, but still staying true to the global influence and bold flavors of its Chicago flagship, the plant-filled restaurant is open for Sunday brunch from 10am-2pm. Whether starting with their ooey, gooey cinnabon or the crabby pork belly omelette, guests keep coming back for their confit goat belly with butternut squash and a sunny side up egg. They even have ice cream and sorbet scoops, so save some room for dessert.

Great White

Great White Seating

With three locations in Los Angeles - Venice (the flagship location), Larchmont and its newest location on Melrose - Great White is an all-day cafe which blends laid-back European café culture with the West Coast lifestyle. Championing fresh produce and an emphasis on community, gathering and conversation, each location was selected for its neighborhood setting and welcoming indoor-outdoor layouts. Open all day from 8am to 10pm, popular dishes include the Great White Breakie, Hotcakes, and Breakfast Burrito, while their Green Goddess smoothie is also a favorite, and brunch cocktails like their Brunch Punch can be ordered until 4pm.  

mar’sel

The mar’sel Experience

With a backdrop overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Terranea Resort’s mar’sel offers a three-course brunch every Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Presenting a contemporary twist on the California-inspired menu, Chef Fabio Ugoletti features fresh flavors and seasonal creations made with local ingredients grown in Terranea’s gardens. From the Focaccia Sandwich or Avocado on toast for Course 1, to the Sunny Side Frittata or Icefjord Salmon for Course 2, to the Biancomangiare or Chocolate Dulcey Pot de Crème for Course 3, there are plenty of options for every diner. Whether dining al fresco on mar’sel’s panoramic outdoor terrace or indoors, brunch is $95 per person; $38 for kids 12 and under.

Mírate

Mírate Interior

In Los Feliz, this Mexican hideaway has recently unveiled new brunch offerings including unique takes on classic cocktails and brunch staples featuring the restaurant’s signature “Alta Californian” twist. From a Mexican twist on Biscuits & Gravy with Cascabel pork gravy and the new Cochinita Tlayuda, complementing these dishes, renowned mixologist and Beverage Director Max Reis has crafted new Pulque Curado cocktails, along with the The Llorona Bloody Mary. These new items join fan-favorite selections from Mírate’s brunch menu, including the Croque Señora, Carne Asada Con Huevos and Benedict and are available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am – 3:00pm.

Post & Beam

Post & Beam Dish

Designed to make you feel at home, Post & Beam in Baldwin Hills offers California-style soul food to hungry patrons. With an open kitchen, a spacious, warm-hued main dining room and a verdant garden patio, the restaurant is open for weekend brunch on Sundays from 11am-4pm. From libations like their bottomless mimosas to Southern-inspired dishes like pecan pie French toast with bourbon caramel and fried chicken thigh and buttermilk waffle, they also offer vegan dishes like their vegan cab cakes. Their grits or fried catfish nuggets are definitely a speciality as well.

Pura Vita

Pura Vita Vegan Brunch

With locations in West Hollywood and Redondo Beach, Chef Tara Punzone brings authentic Italian cuisine with a 100% plant-based spin. Enjoy Almond Ricotta Pancakes, the Queen Cornetto, a croissant sandwich with tofu egg, or the filling Buongiorno Calzone, alongside the best Italian espresso for a mouthwatering vegan brunch. In West Hollywood brunch is offered Saturdays & Sundays from 12pm - 4pm and from Friday-Sunday in Redondo Beach from open until 3pm.

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Redbird

Redbird Duck Confit Chilaquiles Brunch

In DTLA’s historic core, Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll’s flagship restaurant features Modern American cuisine that is refined yet approachable. It is an ideal spot for a relaxed yet upscale brunch under the open ceiling in the Main Dining Room. Staples from Fraser's daytime menu includes fan-favorites like the BLD Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes and Duck Confit Chilaquiles, while the morning pastry selection is also fresh and delicious. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am – 2:00pm.

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République

République's Delicious Treats

Serving brunch items daily, the Cafe and Bakery is open 7 days a week, from 8am to 2pm in Mid-City. The French-inspired bakery, café, bar and formal dining room is known for their pastries, and we offer a seasonal menu that changes frequently. Under the space's high ceilings and rustic charms along the walls, diners can select from a large breakfast/brunch menu with popular dishes including Shakshouka, Kimchi Fried Rice and their Potato Pancake. 

Visit République for more information!

Saltie Girl

Saltie Girl Chicken and Waffles

Saltie Girl, the West Hollywood seafood destination offers brunch service on weekends from 11am to 3pm. In addition to Saltie Girl’s expansive raw bar and tinned fish selections, brunch-only offerings include Fried Lobster & Waffle, Saltie Girl Benedict, Smoke Fish Plates and SweetBuns with cinnamon swirl and toffee drizzle. Saltie Girl signatures such as their Lobster Roll, Fish & Chips and Tuna Belly Niçoise Salad are also available.

Terrazza Restaurant

Casa Terrazza Interior

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and steps from the Santa Monica Pier, Terrazza Restaurant at Hotel Casa del Mar merges the cuisine of the Mediterranean and California Coasts. Offering a selection of items ‘From the Coop’ like their Avocado Toast and Poached Eggs or Lemon Ricotta pancakes ‘From the Griddle’ or their Smoked Salmon Bagel ‘From the Sea’, the restaurant offers a multitude of delicious brunch options. Pair your meal with cold pressed juices by Little West and enjoy brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 3pm.

THE Blvd Restaurant and Lounge

THE Blvd Restaurant and Lounge Chicken and Waffles

On the corner of Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard, THE Blvd Restaurant and Lounge offers California cuisine inside (and on the patio) of the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Whether sitting outside under its lofty ceilings and art deco details or on Wilshire Boulevard with upfront views of Rodeo Drive, THE Blvd is open for brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 4pm. Signature dishes like the French Toast, Chicken and Waffles, the Wagyu & Eggs and the massive Seafood Platter wow the eyes, but make sure to save some room for one of their desserts like the Pumpkin Cream Puff or Hazelnut & Banana Entremets.

The Butcher's Daughter

The Butcher's Daughter

With locations in Venice and now in West Hollywood, The Butcher's Daughter believes that vegetables are rad’ and as such presents vegetarian and vegan cuisine in a bright green-house-inspired space. Pair The Best Egg Sandwich, Lemon Lavender Waffle or Surfer's Burrito with one of their colorful flights: from mimosas to wine or cold-pressed juices which are made daily. The woman-owned restaurant sources its produce locally and invites guests for brunch.

Other honorable mentions include: Destroyer, Gjelina, Mother Tongue, Blu Jam Cafe, Shutters on the Beach, All Day Baby, Manuela, Salt’s Cure, Met Her At A Bar

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