Best Brunch Bliss Spots Restaurants in Echo Park
11 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Levant Bistro + Bake Shop
Fully gluten-free Lebanese menu with bakery using organic, clean ingredients
Notable Picks
8.6
100% gluten-free and soy-free Lebanese bistro serves organic Levantine cuisine under olive trees on their shaded patio. Established in 2015, the Bistro family-crafts seasonal menus daily using local farmers' ingredients, from fresh-baked pitas to elaborate mezze spreads.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fig and Goat Cheese Flatbread, Shakshuka, Off the Grill Plate
What Makes it Special: Fully gluten-free Lebanese menu with bakery using organic, clean ingredients
#2
Little Fish
8.4
Anna Sonenshein and Niki Vahle's former pop-up earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for their beer-battered striped bass sandwich and Nordic-influenced seafood breakfast dishes served from a walkup window adjacent to DADA Market. The breakfast menu featuring fish congee and smoked whitefish tartines runs until 11am Wednesday through Sunday.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Fish Sandwich, Fish and Mushroom Congee, Smoked Whitefish Tartine
What Makes it Special: Michelin Bib Gourmand for inventive seafood breakfast and legendary fried fish sandwich
8.4
Airy bohemian cafe serving all-day breakfast with modern comfort food in spacious indoor-outdoor setting. Menu features signature red and blue velvet pancakes, eggs benedict variations, and lobster mac and cheese. Open Mon-Sat 7:30am-9pm, Sunday until 5pm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon Eggs Benedict, Red & Blue Velvet Pancakes, Breakfast Potatoes
What Makes it Special: Legendary colored velvet pancakes with cream cheese spread and candied walnuts
8.3
Whimsical farm-to-table cafe featuring private greenhouse dining pods surrounded by ivy and bougainvillea. All-day breakfast menu emphasizes New American dishes with Spanish influences like frittatas and Monte Cristo sandwiches. Open daily 9am-8:30pm in a quiet residential setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Spanish Frittata, Monte Cristo Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Personal greenhouse pods create fairytale garden atmosphere unlike anywhere else
#5
Egg Tuck
8.3
Korean-inspired breakfast concept serving ultra-soft scrambled egg sandwiches on house-made brioche buns daily. Signature sandwiches feature silky eggs with chives, sriracha aioli, and creative proteins including Royal West short rib and Korean beef patties.
Must-Try Dishes:
Royal West Short Rib Sandwich, Bacon & Cheese Egg Sandwich, Eggcellent Burrito
What Makes it Special: Korean soft scrambled egg technique creates impossibly fluffy texture
8.1
Family-run deli tucked inside a Citibank building serving traditional New York-style sandwiches, wraps, and breakfast items with notably fast service. The bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel and California wrap draw consistent praise, along with their house-made chicken soup and smoothies made with fresh ingredients.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon Egg & Cheese on Bagel, California Wrap, Chicken Soup
What Makes it Special: Exceptionally warm family service and classic deli execution in an unexpected bank setting
#7
Laveta
8.1
Minimalist cafe celebrated for signature ube latte with deep purple hue and rich flavor. Menu features acai bowls, avocado toast, waffles, and breakfast sandwiches served in contemporary space with outdoor patio seating and small parking lot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ube Latte, Breakfast Sandwich, Laveta Signature Toast
What Makes it Special: Best ube latte in Echo Park with authentic purple color
#8
Honey Hi
8.1
Gluten-free wellness cafe co-owned by nutritionist serving organic breakfast and lunch in minimalist space. Entire menu is gluten and refined sugar-free featuring seasonal bowls, tartines, and housemade seed milk beverages. Open daily 9am-4pm with Ayurvedic-influenced preparations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Miso Chicken Bowl, Breakfast Sandwich with Heritage Bacon, Mochi Pancakes
What Makes it Special: Entirely gluten-free menu that doesn't sacrifice flavor or satisfaction
#9
K&K Donuts
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Brunch Bliss Spots
Family Friendly Favorites
Family-run donut shop since 2008 serving fresh-made donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and exceptional fresh-squeezed juices alongside boba tea. Owner Serena creates a welcoming atmosphere with wide donut selection, generous sandwich portions, and convenient parking lot access on bustling Sunset Boulevard.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taro Boba, Tuna Croissant Sandwich, Fresh Orange Juice
What Makes it Special: Exceptional taro boba and fresh-squeezed OJ complement quality donuts
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Brunch Bliss Spots
Happy Hour Hotspots
Business Lunch Power Players
Since 1990, this family-owned Echo Park restaurant has served breakfast through dinner with a full bar. The enchilada plates and breakfast burritos anchor a menu that balances authenticity with neighborhood accessibility.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Enchilada Plate, Carne Asada Plate, Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Three-decade neighborhood staple with full bar and all-day breakfast service
7.8
Vibrant breakfast chain featuring creative dishes and boozy brunch cocktails in eclectic decor. Third LA location opened 2024 offering pancake flights, chilaquiles, and inventive benedicts like crab and crawfish cake. Open daily 7am-3pm with vegan options available.
Must-Try Dishes:
S'mores French Toast, Jalapeño Bacon Cheddar Omelette, Pancake Flight Sampler
What Makes it Special: Pancake and French toast flights let you sample multiple sweet flavors