Best Breakfast Restaurants in Pico Union
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Mi Cocinita Chapina
True Guatemalan brunch featuring homemade tamales and atol.
Notable Picks
8.3
This family-run Guatemalan eatery is beloved for its hearty desayunos chapines and comforting classics rarely found elsewhere in LA. Locals return for friendly hospitality, homemade tamales, and morning plantain plates with a side of rich atol. Its no-frills ambiance and authentic fare make it a neighborhood favorite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Desayuno Chapin, Guatemalan Tamal, Plantains with Cream
What Makes it Special: True Guatemalan brunch featuring homemade tamales and atol.
Worthy Picks
#2
Coffee MCO
7.8
A spacious Koreatown-border cafe built around a signature drink program—the Iced Mason Latte anchors a menu that stretches into brunch territory with items like a brisket breakfast burrito. The layout rewards long stays with room to spread out, free parking, and live event programming, though the loud hip-hop soundtrack means noise-cancelling headphones are non-negotiable for focused work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Iced Mason Latte, Matcha Latte, Avocado Toast
What Makes it Special: Spacious DTLA-Koreatown border cafe with a signature drink program, free parking, and a layout built for long stays and live events.