Best Brunch in Los Angeles (2025)
République Café Bakery & République Restaurant
French restaurant · Hancock Park
Housed in a 1929 landmark, this all-day icon pairs James Beard–lauded pastries with a market-driven brunch. The kimchi fried rice and cast-iron blueberry pancake explain why it’s often highlighted by The New York Times and the Michelin Guide.
Gjusta
Bakery · Venice
Venice’s beloved bakery-deli turns brunch into an everyday ritual: smoked fish platters, sourdough french toast, shakshuka, and stellar coffee. Regularly praised by Bon Appétit and Condé Nast Traveler, it remains deeply rooted in the neighborhood.
Botanica Restaurant and Market
Restaurant · Silver Lake
Silver Lake’s vegetable-forward brunch—think Turkish eggs, seasonal mezze, and natural wine—channels California farmers’ markets. Frequently recommended by the Los Angeles Times and Bon Appétit, it’s an essential snapshot of today’s Eastside cooking.
Kismet
Mediterranean restaurant · East Hollywood
Back with weekend daytime service, Kismet’s Levantine-leaning menu stars the big brunch plate, scones, and gentle shakshuka. The Los Angeles Times welcomed its return; the Michelin Guide also notes its standout brunch.
Poppy + Rose
Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles
In the Flower District, this independent spot turns out Southern-inflected favorites—fried chicken and waffles, pulled pork hash, and strong brunch cocktails. Featured on Eater LA’s essential brunch list and praised by local critics.
Clark Street Diner
Restaurant · Hollywood Hills
The revived 101 Coffee Shop space now serves elevated diner classics with excellent house breads and pastries. Time Out Los Angeles and The Infatuation both applaud its faithful, quality-first take on a Hollywood institution.
Highly Likely
Restaurant · West Adams
A community-minded all-day café where breakfast burritos, Japanese-leaning bowls, and excellent coffee anchor relaxed brunches. Frequently noted by Time Out and local editors for reflecting West Adams’s creative, neighborhood-driven scene.
Little Dom's
Italian restaurant · Los Feliz
Los Feliz’s Italian-American standby draws locals for ricotta blueberry pancakes, wood-fired egg dishes, and a lively weekend brunch. Consistently recommended by Time Out Los Angeles and treasured as a true neighborhood hangout.
Manuela
American restaurant · Historic Core
Inside Hauser & Wirth, Manuela’s weekend brunch showcases Southern-accented, farm-to-table plates using herbs and eggs from its on-site garden. Recognized by Wine Spectator and covered by the Los Angeles Times for its evolving kitchen.
Salt's Cure
American restaurant · Hollywood
An independent favorite best known for oatmeal griddle cakes, responsibly sourced meats, and a weekend brunch that packs in locals. Regularly featured by Eater LA and admired for its California-grown ethos.
