"Early To Rise is a brunch spot where you’ll soak in tons of natural light and catch constant whiffs of bacon, coffee, and donuts. The daytime spot makes almost everything on their menu from scratch, from the challah for the butter-drenched french toast to the golden brown bagels. Snag a seat by the window and share some pancakes with your breakfast date—just know that there are no reservations, so you’ll probably have to take some laps around the block while you wait for a table." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez