Best Brunch in Long Beach (2025)

A 1920s Craftsman home turned brunch magnet where Southern-leaning plates meet a sharp cocktail program. Chronicled by Eater LA and praised by local critic Brian Addison, it’s where Mac and Cheetos and ricotta French toast feel downright essential.

Chef Dima Habibeh’s Levantine brunch—shakshouka, fattet hummus, and Levantine chilaquiles—earns regular acclaim from the Los Angeles Times and glowing coverage from Longbeachize. A downtown must for a vibrant, not-too-sweet take on brunch.

A plant-based brunch institution born from a pop-up. Named among the nation’s best by local press tracking Yelp’s list, and still serving daytime comfort favorites; check the restaurant for current hours and specials.

Neighborhood favorite known for mascarpone-stuffed, broiled French toast and hot scones with lemon curd. Lauded by Roadfood, it’s a low-key charmer where locals linger over coffee and those addictive polenta potatoes.

Independently owned Retro Row stalwart famous for the chile verde omelet and fluffy pancakes. Eater LA has called it a morning legend; the vibe is neighborly, the plates generous, and the coffee never stops.

Family-run since 1965 and still the city’s pie HQ. The Los Angeles Times and Resy have celebrated its bakery and comfort-food breakfasts; expect lines, warm service, and a slice of something wonderful to finish.

Waterfront icon since 1985 with marina views and The Mess on the menu. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and profiled by Long Beach Post for its 40th anniversary—local, lively, and proudly Long Beach.

Oceanfront patio at the Long Beach Museum of Art serving crème brûlée French toast, Benedicts, and lemon ricotta pancakes. Visit Long Beach spotlights its holiday brunches; check museum hours for current service times.

Modern New Mexican from a beloved local team: blue corn, Hatch chile, and brunch Wednesday–Sunday. Known for vibrant specials and community events like drag brunch, it brings Southwestern personality to Belmont Heights.

A rowdy, big-hearted original built on family recipes and day-drinking charm. Eater LA celebrated its 10-year run—come for Uncle Marcee’s egg casserole, breakfast poutine, and early cocktails that keep service industry folks smiling.

Zaferia’s tiki standby doubles as a weekend-brunch sleeper hit—think Spam eggs Benedict and breakfast fried rice. Longbeachize highlighted the menu’s launch; the restaurant lists current brunch hours and offerings.

Chef Jason Witzl’s Southern Italian spot does a thoughtful weekend brunch—house breads, pastas, and seasonal plates—amid a broader renaissance noted by local critics. Check the restaurant for current brunch hours.