Best Breakfast Restaurants in Culver City (90066)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: March 2026
Our Top Pick
El Jacalito Oaxaqueño
Small Oaxacan kitchen making multiple moles from scratch daily, including negro, coloradito, and pipián verde.
Notable Picks
8.1
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
A small Oaxacan kitchen turning out multiple scratch moles daily—negro, coloradito, and pipián verde—at prices that make repeat visits easy. The format is bare-bones counter service, but the mole work carries real technique, and the menu covers Oaxacan staples (tlayudas, menudo, burrito mojado) without stretching thin. Best suited for families and regulars who come for the cooking, not the setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrito Mojado con Mole, Mole Negro con Pollo, Tlayuda
What Makes it Special: Small Oaxacan kitchen making multiple moles from scratch daily, including negro, coloradito, and pipián verde.
8.0
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
A Westside diner holdout operating since 1972, known for crispy hash browns, hefty chilaquiles with black beans, and a garbage omelet drenched in Spanish sauce—all served in a wood-paneled cabin interior that hasn't changed since Maxwell retired and a local woman took over, keeping the original cooks and recipes. Works best for families and weekend regulars who want generous Tex-Mex-inflected breakfast plates at prices that haven't inflated with the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggs Benedict, Chilaquiles, Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Classic American diner serving generous portions of Tex-Mex-inflected breakfast in a neighborhood setting since the 1980s
Worthy Picks
7.9
A small-batch roaster in Mar Vista that builds its menu around housemade almond milk and inventive espresso drinks like the Chipotle Mocha, with a pastry case anchored by guava and almond croissants. The draw is the back patio—a lush, quiet courtyard that turns a coffee run into a longer sit, especially for remote workers and dog owners. Skip the front patio facing Venice Blvd unless you enjoy street dust with your pour-over.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chipotle Mocha, Matcha Latte, Guava Croissant
What Makes it Special: A small-batch roaster in Mar Vista with a lush tropical back patio, housemade almond milk, and creative espresso drinks like the Chipotle Mocha.
7.8
A Mar Vista breakfast counter built around blue corn tortillas and house-made salsas, executing Mexican morning staples with enough technique to separate it from generic brunch spots. The sunny patio makes it a neighborhood default for early risers who want chilaquiles without the weekend wait of larger venues.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Chilaquiles, Huevos Rancheros
What Makes it Special: Mexican-inflected breakfast spot using blue corn tortillas and house-made salsas on a sunny Mar Vista patio
7.7
A Parisian-style brunch cafe that bakes everything in-house daily with organic eggs and farmers market produce, giving the pastry lineup a freshness edge over typical weekend brunch spots. The patio draws dog owners and leisurely morning crowds, though Washington Blvd traffic noise keeps it from feeling like a quiet escape. Works best when you lean into the croissant-forward menu and treat it as a casual, sunlit weekend ritual rather than a lingering sit-down.
Must-Try Dishes:
Croissant French Toast, Almond Croissant, Veggie Omelette
What Makes it Special: Parisian-style brunch cafe where everything is baked daily using organic eggs and produce sourced from local farmers markets.
#6
Cafe Laurent
7.7
A French-rooted brunch cafe that leans on classical technique—crepes, quiche, eggs Benedict—executed with enough precision to hold 1,100+ Google reviews at 4.5 stars. The draw is reliable neighborhood brunch on Venice Blvd where the menu stays in its lane and delivers familiar French comfort without overreaching. Expect a weekend wait and straightforward cafe energy rather than a scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omelette, Crepes, Eggs Benedict
What Makes it Special: French-rooted brunch cafe on Venice Blvd where classics like crepes, quiche, and eggs Benedict draw consistent neighborhood loyalty.
7.6
An Australian-rooted all-day cafe that channels Westside surf culture into a globally-influenced brunch menu—the breakfast burrito and fried egg sandwich land consistently, while the kitchen's strength tilts toward savory plates over the sweeter options. The bright, patio-forward space with no WiFi by design draws regulars who treat it as a neighborhood living room, though portions run small for the price point and dinner service is still finding its footing compared to the daytime menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blueys Burger, Sweet Squash Pancakes, Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Australian-inspired kitchen built around locally sourced produce, creative all-day plates, and some of the best coffee on the Westside.