Where To Brunch In Los Angeles

If you have about 3-4 hours to waste on a Sunday morning Toast is a good choice. This is a VERY popular destination for brunch. The portions are big, and the food isn’t amazing, but it’s not bad either. If you’re one of those people that likes to be seen, this is your place.

While it’s not 15 pages long, this upscale deli serves an elegant breakfast menu. And unlike neighboring Toast (which serves portions big enough to feed a family of four), Joan’s serves normal-sized meals, so you don’t walk away feeling like a syrup-filled glutton. But just in case, there is chocolate French toast (if you need to satiate your sweet tooth).

This cute cottage-like Valley cafe draws crowds for brunch (in case you’re too hungry to wait in line, nearby Caioti also serves a good brunch). The patio is an ideal spot for a laid-back Sunday morning meal on a sunny day. Good coffee, pancakes, baked goods, and scrambles have loyal patrons coming back for more.

It’s funny how Breadbar has managed to stay in business in a city that was once (and probably still is) afraid of carbs. So it’s no surprise that you’ll most likely run into the odd European ex-pat here. Although they aren’t cheap, the breads and pastries are rather good for not having a Parisian zip code.

Square One is not your average breakfast spot. Brioche French toast flavored with bourbon and pecans and baked eggs spiced with chorizo and gruyere are just a few of the outstanding choices here. And since it’s across the street from a Scientology center you’re chances of spotting a celebrity are pretty darn good.

Remember Betty Fraser from “Top Chef”? Well she co-owns this homey little restaurant. And one meal here will make you realize why Betty wasn’t kicked off on the first episode. If you’re not one to shy away from a hearty breakfast, try the croissant French toast or the blueberry-ginger granola pancakes.

This West LA diner is good destination for breakfast lovers who want options. There’s several varieties of pancakes to be had: mango macadamia, pumpkin, lemon, and applesauce, as well as many an egg dish: salmon hash with eggs, Creole-style eggs, bruschetta with poached eggs, and the famous “Huevos O’Groats.”