Best Brunch Restaurants in Los Angeles (90291)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Gjusta
Market-style bakery with wide, family-friendly choice and takeaway.
Notable Picks
#1
Gjusta
8.5
Bakery-deli-market with a sprawling menu, counter ordering, and shaded outdoor seating. Families like the flexibility: pastries for kids, salads and sandwiches for adults, plus take-home pantry items.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Fish Plate, Turkey Reuben, Rotisserie Chicken with Sides
What Makes it Special: Market-style bakery with wide, family-friendly choice and takeaway.
#2
Gjelina
8.4
Since 2008, this produce-forward spot has paired wood-fired pizzas with seasonal vegetables in an industrial-chic space. Go early for a more relaxed date and crisp, charred pies with simply dressed market sides.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mushroom Pizza, Guanciale Pizza, Seasonal Vegetables
What Makes it Special: Long-running, seasonal wood-fired program with Venice energy.
8.2
Vegetable-forward café with many gluten-free options flagged on the menu. Lively Abbot Kinney patio, solid brunch, and staff that can guide GF substitutions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hearts of Palm “Ceviche” (GF), Mushroom 'Calamari' (GF by request), Vegan Pesto Pizza on GF crust
What Makes it Special: Vegetarian menu with clearly labeled GF dishes and flexible swaps.
8.0
Gianbattista “Gianba” Vinzoni’s coastal Italian spot, newly reopened on Rose Ave, brings Ligurian touches like focaccia and seafood pastas to a cozy indoor-outdoor setting. It’s a lower-key date with polished service and thoughtful GF options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Tagliatelle, Branzino Crudo, Focaccia
What Makes it Special: Coastal Ligurian menu with housemade pastas and GF care.
8.0
Counter-service spot for pressed sandwiches that pack flavor: Cuban, Italian, and chipotle chicken lead the lineup. Friendly pricing and fast pacing suit weekday lunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cubano, Italian Job, Chipotle Chicken
What Makes it Special: Pressed, sauce-forward sandwiches with quick counter flow.
#6
Great White
8.0
Casual all-day café near the boardwalk with a broad menu that’s easy for mixed-diet families. Bright space, quick pacing, and labeled options keep meals smooth with kids.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon Coconut Curry, Fish Tacos (lettuce cups available), Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Boardwalk-adjacent all-day menu that suits kids and adults.
Worthy Picks
Casual-polished cafe with superb baking, salads, and sandwiches, plus ample daylight and Wi-Fi-friendly energy. Counter ordering keeps timelines tight without feeling rushed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Porchetta melt, Superba chopped salad, Sourdough with cultured butter
What Makes it Special: Bakery-backed menu with fast counter service and patio.
#8
Flake
7.8
Casual counter serving straightforward breakfast and turkey sandwiches with fair prices. A reliable Rose Ave stop for speedy beach-day fuel.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Fatty (turkey, swiss, avocado), Rad Muffin, Bubba’s Basic
What Makes it Special: Affordable, fast breakfast-leaning sandwich lineup.