Brunch Guide
Top 10 Brunch Spots in Los Angeles
The definitive weekend playbook — our ranked ten favorite brunches in Los Angeles, from icons and destination stops to the neighborhood gems locals actually love.
Sqirl
Jessica Koslow's Sqirl reshaped LA brunch — the ricotta toast with house jam is arguably the most-copied dish of the last decade.
Must Order
- Ricotta toast with jam
- Sorrel pesto rice bowl
- Crispy rice salad
Pro Tip: Order at the counter, grab a seat outside, and don't skip the pastries.
Republique
The soaring, cathedral-like space houses one of LA's best bakeries and its most beautiful brunch — think kimchi fried rice, croque madames, and world-class pastries.
Must Order
- Kimchi fried rice
- Croque madame
- Kouign amann
Pro Tip: Get pastries at the front counter to avoid the sit-down wait.
Gjelina
The Venice brunch that defined a decade of LA style — wood-fired pizzas, seasonal veg, and a back patio that's peak West Coast.
Must Order
- Sunny egg pizza
- Roasted mushrooms
- Butterscotch pot de crème
Pro Tip: Walk-ins only for brunch. Get there at open (9 AM) for the patio.
All Time
A cozy, wine-forward Los Feliz gem serving one of the most consistently great brunches in the city — think seasonal frittatas, biscuit sandwiches, and orange wine mimosas.
Must Order
- Biscuit breakfast sandwich
- Seasonal frittata
- Orange wine mimosa
Pro Tip: The tiny patio is first-come-first-served — arrive at open on weekends.
Sunday Gravy
A soulful Inglewood brunch marrying Southern and Italian classics — chicken & waffles alongside cannoli French toast, all with a warm neighborhood vibe.
Must Order
- Chicken & waffles
- Cannoli French toast
- Bloody Mary
Pro Tip: Sit at the bar for the fastest seating and the best cocktail service.
Kismet
Sara Kramer & Sarah Hymanson's bright, herbaceous Middle Eastern brunch is one of the city's most beloved weekend rituals — book ahead.
Must Order
- Turmeric-stained eggs
- Freekeh fritters
- Rose cardamom bun
Pro Tip: The rose cardamom bun sells out early — order it the moment you sit down.
Zinqué
An all-day French café that nails the effortless LA brunch — great tartines, avocado toast, and one of the prettiest patios on Abbot Kinney.
Must Order
- Zinqué tartine
- Avocado toast
- Rosé spritz
Pro Tip: The Abbot Kinney patio is where you want to be — worth the short wait.
Bacari
Bottomless mimosas, string lights, and pizza-eggs — this is the fun, boozy, weekend-in-Silver-Lake brunch that never disappoints.
Must Order
- Truffle egg pizza
- Meatball sliders
- Bottomless mimosas
Pro Tip: Book the outdoor patio; the string-lit vibe is the whole point.
Great White
Australian-style café brunch on the Venice boardwalk — coconut lattes, açaí bowls, and beach-adjacent hangs that scream Los Angeles.
Must Order
- Açaí bowl
- Ricotta hotcakes
- Coconut latte
Pro Tip: Walk from the beach after a morning swim. That's the play.
Fixins Soul Kitchen
Kevin Johnson's downtown soul food brunch is a joy — chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits, and peach cobbler mimosas that dance.
Must Order
- Chicken & waffles
- Shrimp & grits
- Peach cobbler mimosa
Pro Tip: Sunday gospel brunch is a whole experience — book two weeks ahead.