Best Brunch Restaurants in Hollywood
16 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Superba Food + Bread
Bakery-driven brunch where serious bread and pastry anchor bright California plates.
Notable Picks
8.7
Superba’s Hollywood location feels like a modern all-day café, where sourdough loaves, laminated pastries, and colorful brunch plates land under high ceilings and big windows. Weekends skew lively, with neighborhood industry folks lingering over coffee, cocktails, and long brunches on Sunset.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soft-scramble sourdough toast, Ricotta pancakes with seasonal fruit, Fried chicken sandwich on house bread
What Makes it Special: Bakery-driven brunch where serious bread and pastry anchor bright California plates.
8.4
The Hollywood outpost of Naples’ famed L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele brings long-fermented dough and blistered pies to a courtyard just off Hollywood Boulevard. Twin patios, an open pizza kitchen, and a long list of Italian wines make it feel equal parts neighborhood hang and destination for pizza fans. Expect a lively crowd before shows and on weekend nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Diavola pizza, Cacio e pepe
What Makes it Special: A storied Neapolitan pizzeria transplanted into a busy Hollywood courtyard.
#3
The Waffle
8.4
The Waffle is a classic Hollywood brunch diner updated with towering red velvet waffles, bottomless coffee, and a broad menu that runs from scrambles to vegan-friendly plates. It’s the kind of place where industry meetings, hungover friends, and families all end up in the same red booths.
Must-Try Dishes:
Red velvet waffle, Chicken and waffles, Breakfast sliders
What Makes it Special: All-day waffles and diner brunch favorites steps from major Hollywood studios.
#4
Lemon Grove
8.3
Perched atop The Aster at Hollywood & Vine, Lemon Grove is a rooftop restaurant and lounge with citrus trees, skyline views, and a menu that leans Italian-California. It draws pre-Pantages crowds, industry meetups, and brunch groups who want cocktails and a polished but relaxed patio scene. The food is solid, but the setting and views are the main event.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short rib rigatoni, Smash burger or steak frites, Bougie chips or tuna tartare
What Makes it Special: A rooftop terrace with Hollywood-sign sightlines, citrus trees, and pre-theater energy.
#5
Jane Q
8.3
Set off the lobby of the Kimpton Everly, Jane Q is a bright, plant-filled café turning out market-driven brunch plates, pastries, and well-made coffee. Floor-to-ceiling windows, views toward the Hollywood Hills, and cocktails make it feel more like a hotel living room than a typical hotel restaurant.
Must-Try Dishes:
Savannah B.E.L.T. breakfast sandwich, Avocado parfait, Duck confit monkey bread
What Makes it Special: Hotel-lobby brunch that feels like a sunlit neighborhood café with views.
8.3
Theater Row mainstay since 2012 serving artisanal brunch with bottomless mimosas and house-made potato chips. Fresh-baked bread delivered daily elevates sandwiches and breakfast plates in a welcoming, buzzy atmosphere that draws the Hollywood production crowd.
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
8.3
The Griddle Cafe is a breakfast institution at the base of the Hollywood Hills, famous for colossal pancakes, French toast, and all-day brunch plates served in diner-style digs. Lines form early for over-the-top stacks that double as social-media bait and bona fide comfort food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Red Velvet Pancake, The Golden Ticket pancakes, Mom’s French Toast
What Makes it Special: Long-running Hollywood brunch spot known for skyscraper pancakes and all-day breakfast plates.
8.1
Javista is a longtime Hollywood café where single-origin coffee, house-baked goods, and light brunch plates draw regulars from nearby studios and apartments. The space is casual and laptop-friendly, with enough menu depth to turn a quick coffee stop into a full brunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado toast with poached egg, Breakfast burrito, Almond croissant
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood coffee bar with a real brunch menu and reliable Wi-Fi.
8.1
Tucked just off Hollywood Boulevard, Running Goose is a patio-centric spot serving globally influenced, vegetable-forward plates with Central American accents. String lights, an herb garden, and shared plates give it a low-key, design-conscious feel that regulars love. It flies a bit under the tourist radar, which only adds to its appeal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arugula tostada, Goose salad with burrata, Pork cheek or seasonal braised special
What Makes it Special: A garden patio hideaway serving creative share plates just off the main strip.
#10
Dream Rooftop
8.1
Perched above Dream Hollywood, Dream Rooftop is a poolside bar and grill serving all-day breakfast plates, salads, and mains alongside cocktails and skyline views. It leans more casual than clubby, with cabanas, a full grill menu, and sweeping sightlines that make it an easy daytime or golden-hour pick in the heart of Hollywood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado Toast, Gochujang Chilaquiles, The Rooftop Burger
What Makes it Special: Poolside rooftop grill with full daytime menu and wide-open city views.
#11
Salt's Cure
8.1
A whole-animal butchery operation that built its reputation on oatmeal griddle cakes and Jonathan Gold-endorsed pork chops, all sourced from California farms and processed in-house. The Highland Ave location handles the full-service brunch crowd with a patio-forward, industrial-casual setup that gets energetic on weekends. Works best for diners who want craft-forward breakfast proteins without the production of a trendy scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Griddle Cakes, Oatmeal Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs
What Makes it Special: House-cured meats and whole-animal butchery with breakfast items made from scratch daily
8.1
LA's original vegan junk food spot, operating 15+ years with scratch-made fried chicken, cheeses, and bacon that have fooled even omnivores—their Big Mac replica and crispy drumsticks with faux bones draw repeat visitors from across the country. The strip-mall setting and occasional slow service during rushes fit the late-night diner vibe; come hungry for oversized portions at wallet-friendly prices, especially on 24-hour weekends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mac and Cheese, Fried Chicken, Big Mac
What Makes it Special: Fully vegan restaurant creating indistinguishable replicas of American comfort food classics
Worthy Picks
#13
Float Hollywood
7.9
Float Hollywood is a cozy coffee-and-sandwich shop tucked just off Vine, known for pairing breakfast sandwiches and salads with classic ice cream floats. It’s lighter and quicker than a full sit-down brunch, but substantial enough to fuel a Walk of Fame stroll or matinee.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast bagel sandwich, Chipotle bacon club, Red Cow root beer float
What Makes it Special: Coffee shop brunch with floats and sandwiches minutes from Hollywood Boulevard.
Above Madame Tussauds and the Walk of Fame, The Hollywood Rooftop serves crowd-pleasing brunch, burgers, and flatbreads with a front-row view of Hollywood Boulevard. It’s more playful than polished, but the bottomless brunch format, movie-themed cocktails, and tourist-meets-local energy make it a fun, low-pressure rooftop option steps from the theaters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Stuffed French Toast, BBQ Burger
What Makes it Special: Touristy-but-fun rooftop over Madame Tussauds with brunch, cocktails, and boulevard views.
7.6
Vibes:
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Solo Dining Sanctuaries
This Brazilian coffee bar brings Latin American soul to Hollywood with Intelligentsia espresso, açaí bowls, and authentic street snacks like pão de queijo. The casual spot serves handmade empanadas, brigadeiros, and fresh pizzas alongside organic teas and espresso milkshakes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pão de Queijo, Açaí Bowl, Coxinha
What Makes it Special: LA's Brazilian coffee culture meets quality Intelligentsia beans with authentic street food
#16
Hollywood Burger
7.6
Across from the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood Burger doubles as a burger joint and casual brunch stop thanks to breakfast sandwiches, eggs, and coffee alongside its signature patties. It’s a practical choice for tourists and locals who want something fast and filling near Hollywood & Highland.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hollywood Sunrise burger with fried egg, Breakfast burrito, Classic Hollywood cheeseburger
What Makes it Special: Tourist-area burger counter that quietly serves a solid, quick brunch.