If you’re hungry in Los Angeles but you don’t necessarily want anything heavy, then you’re probably looking for a great place for brunch. There are so many places to choose from, though, and finding a place near your apartment or home can be difficult. What’s a hungry person to do when they want brunch but don’t want to settle for something that’s not the best? Why, they look at our list of the top brunch places in 20 of the LA neighborhoods. You can’t go wrong with any of the restaurants that we mention down below.
Arts District
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Cochon Butcher – If it’s a sandwich you’re wanting for brunch, then Cochon Butcher has just the food for you. It’s known for its sandwiches and excellent menu choices and boasts a line that tells of its popularity. Stop in for brunch before wandering through the Arts District and you won’t be going hungry.
Atwater Village
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Tam O’Shanter – This lovely place has the charm and great service to go along with their fabulous menu. The breakfast and lunch (and therefore brunch) menus have some spectacular foods to choose from, with some lovely Old World recipes thrown in.
Beverly Grove
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A.O.C. – If outdoor dining is for you, then AOC is the place to be. The patio is lovely, and with California weather, you’ll probably always be able to enjoy the outdoors. Not to mention the menu. With a variety of delicious, unique foods to choose from, you can’t go wrong with this classy, upscale spot for brunch.
Beverly Hills
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Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel – This beautiful spot is known for its wonderful brunch. Its ambiance is lovely, the food is great, and the alcohol is spectacular. It’s Old Hollywood meets New Age, and even has vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options for those interested.
Burbank
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Bea Bea’s – If you’re craving pancakes, then you’ll definitely want to head to Bea Bea’s. They have over twenty different kinds of pancakes and a French toast menu that rivals it. That’s not all, though, folks; there are even more breakfast options on the menu. Satisfy all your cravings, and even enjoy some new incarnations of the old classics.
Culver City
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Overland Café – Who doesn’t like a mimosa with lunch? This casual café has waffles, pancakes, eggs and more, with a fine menu of booze to go with it. Weekends even have a special menu that comes out.
Eagle Rock
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Zweet Cafe – Delicious food, excellent prices and friendly service. With specialty coffee and even a take-out option, this cozy café is popular for a reason. Zweet is a sweet little place, perfect for coffee runs or brunch with friends, and comes highly recommended by the locals.
East Hollywood
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Sqirl – This little restaurant is only open for breakfast and lunch, but has a menu made with farm-fresh ingredients and recipes to die for. It’s got food that is well worth the wait of the massive lines. Although, to be honest, those massive lines just speak for how good this restaurant really is.
Encino
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More Than Waffles – The classy little family-owned establishment has some of the best, biggest and most popular breakfast foods in the area. Whoever has heard of a waffle Benedict outside of Encino? Not many, I’d wager. With the amounts of food you can get at this cozy little place, you won’t be leaving unsatisfied, that’s for sure.
Flower District
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Poppy Rose – Lovely Southern soul-food right there in the heart of LA’s Flower District. You can’t go wrong with biscuits and gravy. Or try their chicken and waffles, as that’s definitely a treat. If you’re looking for soul-warming, southern country food, then there is seriously nowhere better.
Frogtown
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Salazar –This place is the place to be, let’s be honest. There’s not a lot to choose from in Frogtown at the moment, but that doesn’t make the food at Salazar any less worth eating. And with their cocktails, you’ll get your morning heading in the right direction easily.
Highland Park
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Good Girl Dinette – You probably wouldn’t consider having Vietnamese for brunch, but this place is hard to pass up any time of the day. Their recipes are so full of delicious flavor, and are definitely worth the try.
Hollywood
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Blu Jam Café – This highly popular café (which is also located in Sherman Oaks and Woodland Hills, by the way) has a menu that will make you salivate just looking at it. It has some of the best French toast and eggs benedict in the entire city, according to some. Brunch is well worth the effort of coming to this place.
Manhattan Beach
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Manhattan Beach Post – Sitting right near the beach, this place is a charm. Their stuffed French toast and biscuits are simply to die for, and the alcohol menu adds its own little punch. This place is a highlight of Manhattan Beach and highly recommended by pretty much every local.
Malibu
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Geoffrey’s Malibu – The food isn’t the only good thing here, as the views as exquisite. Granted, brunch is definitely a treat here, with a lot of specialty food choices, made of the finest ingredients. Known as Malibu’s most romantic restaurant, it’s the place to take your special someone when you’re wanting a mid-morning meal.
Pasadena
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The Raymond 1886 – For such a distinguished place, they’ve definitely made brunch their own. There’s plenty to choose from on the menu, from fritters to griddle cakes, and French toast to breakfast tacos. And the bar will grant you a variety of specialty drinks as well.
Santa Monica
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Urth Caffe – This little café is perfect for those looking for different brunch options. Featuring vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus, this place will probably have what you’re looking for. There’s also a wide range of specialty coffee to choose from, which is always nice. There is a bit of a wait, but that’s just testament to its popularity.
South Bay
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Love & Salt – With such a wide variety of foods on the menu, you’re sure to find something that will wet your palate. And the bottomless brunch cocktails that you can sign up for are definitely a perk. But with items such as duck egg pizza or smoked salmon toast, you’re in for a treat and an adventure no matter what.
Venice
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26 Beach Café – Stuffed French toast, incredible Thai curry royale, or lovely eggs done any way you want. This café is simply one of the best, and many of the locals in Venice agree. If you want breakfast, brunch or lunch, then stop on in and fill your appetite.
West Hollywood
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The Church Key – Bottomless mimosas, Bloody Marys, and eggs benedict in the late morning. That’s just what every person craving brunch needs. Granted, there’s quite a lot more than just those items on the menu, and you really can’t go wrong with any of their choices, so check out this lovely little restaurant the next time you’re in West Hollywood.
Finding good food is never an issue in Los Angeles, as evidenced above. There’s always a good place to eat just around the corner from home. And if you’re looking to live in the LA area, we’ll help you find the perfect apartment, near your favorite brunch restaurant.
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