Best Brunch Bliss Spots Restaurants in Westlake
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Manila Inasal
Creative Filipino brunch hits in a joyful, familial atmosphere.
Notable Picks
8.3
Manila Inasal draws brunch lovers for its modern Filipino comfort food, communal spirit, and creative riffs like laing with house focaccia and rich kare kare. Large portions, family-run warmth, and a bustling dining room define the experience, even as service can be a bit chaotic during peak hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kare Kare (oxtail, macadamia, crab fat), Milkfish Inasal, Crab-Stuffed Tortang Talong
What Makes it Special: Creative Filipino brunch hits in a joyful, familial atmosphere.
#2
Calic Bagel
8.3
LA-style bagels using the Asian Tangzhong technique create an unusually fluffy, soft interior with a thin blistered crust designed for ripping and dipping. Founded by husband-and-wife team Alex and Sun Sohn in 2023 after their garlic bread kits went viral during COVID, they've built a following for stuffed bagels filled with creative cream cheeses and Korean-inspired schmears like Jeju tangerine and gochujang butter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature Calic (Garlic Stuffed Bagel), LA Lox Sandwich, Habanero Calic
What Makes it Special: Asian-inspired baking technique creates distinctly fluffy bagels unlike traditional New York style
8
Founded in 2014, this organic sourdough bakery started at farmer's markets before opening the Echo Park cafe in 2019. Swedish cardamom buns, kouign-amann, and Gruyère-thyme croissants showcase technical pastry mastery, while the breakfast burrito delivers hearty savory options on a covered patio.
Must-Try Dishes:
Swedish Cardamom Bun, Breakfast Burrito, Kouign-Amann
What Makes it Special: Organic sourdough expertise from decade of farmer's market roots