Best Brunch Restaurants in Los Angeles (90038)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Our Top Pick
Salt's Cure
Modern California comfort cooking with a loyal following and dog-friendly patio.
Notable Picks
#1
Salt's Cure
8.4
This farm-to-table pioneer serves legendary oatmeal griddlecakes alongside elevated California comfort food in a spacious wood-paneled dining room. Chef-owners Chris Phelps and Zak Walters source everything within six hours of the restaurant, butchering and crafting ingredients in-house since opening in 2010.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oatmeal Griddle Cakes, Salt's Cure Burger, Manila Clams
What makes it special: Modern California comfort cooking with a loyal following and dog-friendly patio.
8.3
This modern Thai café blends street food authenticity with local, farmers market ingredients and Intelligentsia coffee. The kai-kata breakfast set with its tangy ground chicken, sweet sausage, and runny eggs has become a cult favorite, while dinner dishes like crispy pork belly green curry and moo ping skewers showcase chef's childhood memories translated into refined preparations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kai-Kata Breakfast Set, Green Curry with Crispy Pork Belly, Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers
What makes it special: All-day Thai breakfast menu paired with specialty coffee and natural wines
8.2
LGBT Center social enterprise staffed by culinary program graduates, serving Verve coffee and artisan breakfast sandwiches in a colorful, inclusive space. Revenue supports life-changing LGBTQ services while delivering excellent coffee bar beverages and Bakers Kneaded pastries.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Pesto Sandwich with Bacon, Breakfast Burrito, Lavender Latte
What makes it special: Social enterprise where every purchase supports LGBTQ youth and senior programs
Worthy Picks
#4
Dukes Cafe
7.9
Production center courtyard cafe serving breakfast all day with specialty coffee and house-made sauces. Owner Duke creates fresh-made sandwiches, burritos, and salads on an inviting patio with free wi-fi, drawing entertainment industry regulars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, BTLA Sandwich, Cold Brew with Ice Cube Method
What makes it special: Hidden production center gem with owner-operated personal touch and loyalty
7.9
A Theatre Row staple since 2012 offering bottomless mimosas and elevated comfort food with homemade potato chips. The bright, casual space attracts actors and locals with fresh-baked bread delivered daily and a make-your-own omelet bar on weekends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blueberry Pistachio Waffles, Breakfast Club Sandwich, Avocado Toast with House Chips
What makes it special: Bottomless mimosas pair with artisanal breakfast in a theater district hub
7.8
Veracruz-style kitchen where tamales are the headline but tacos and birria sopes quietly shine. Expect bright, homey flavors and a daytime-friendly dining room that feels more like a neighborhood café than a taqueria.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Birria sopes, Mole tamales
What makes it special: Veracruz comfort cooking with tamales and tacos under one roof.
7.8
A casual deli-cafe that quietly blends Lebanese staples with classic American breakfast and sandwich comfort. Portions are generous, the counter vibe is unfussy, and it’s a handy all-day option when you want something warm and straightforward. The kind of neighborhood stop you’re glad to know exists.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb kebab plate, Labneh or eggplant dip with pita, Breakfast bagel with avocado
What makes it special: A low-key Lebanese-meets-deli menu that works any time of day.