Millie's Cafe

"You probably know Millie’s Café, either as “that crowded restaurant on Sunset Blvd” or from its cameo on Dollface in 2019. Sure, it’s a bit of an obvious choice when it comes to brunch in Silver Lake, but it’s still one of the best places in the neighborhood to drink orange juice splashed with champagne and over-easy eggs. In addition to a lengthy breakfast menu, they also have an entirely vegan section with plenty of vegan eggs florentine, gluten-free waffles, and plant-based tacos. There will also be tempeh." - kat hong

"Millie’s Cafe looks and feels like nothing else in Silver Lake. Its neighbors are a luxury clothing store, a day spa, and an exercise studio for people who don’t want to sweat, yet Millie’s definitely hasn’t been updated since 1934. Their “dining room” is mostly a sidewalk cafe plus a few indoor tables, and everyone here is likely wearing sweats. You’ll see groups of friends recovering from rough nights out, couples cozied up, and plenty of regulars just reading a book. All of this on any day of the week, at any time. Millie’s is consistently busy, but it never turns into a scene. People come here for the perfect breakfast comfort food. Order the Devil’s Mess - it’s a huge omelette, filled with lots of cheese and sausage that is just the right amount of spicy. If you’re into benedicts, the one here’s pretty great too, a rare sight in the world of Silver Lake brunch. LA Guide The Least Boring Brunch Places In Silver Lake Food Rundown Devil’s Mess This is a giant plate of eggs, cheese, cajun-spiced turkey sausage, and guacamole, with rosemary potatoes on the side. It’s our favorite thing here, although probably not spicy enough to warrant using the Devil in the title. We’d maybe go for Recently-Promoted Demon’s Mess. (Promoted because it made a very good breakfast.) photo credit: Jakob Layman Crab Benedict Little mountains of crab smothered with hollandaise. Unlike the Alps, these are not the prettiest mountains to look at. But also unlike the Alps, they taste incredible. Chilaquiles Benedict Millie’s does a straight chilaquiles plate, but you should take this opportunity to order the chilaquiles benedict. The beef is tender and rich, and also we will take that green chili hollandaise in IV form, please. Chocolate Chip Pancakes If you’re not ordering these as your breakfast, you should be ordering them as your breakfast dessert. Add the strawberries and bananas, because you’re a smart person. Angel’s Mess The vegan version of the Devil’s Mess, because Angels are apparently vegan. It tastes fine, but the vegetable sausage could use a lot more spice. If you don’t want to eat meat or dairy, there are better options on the menu." - Amy Clark

"Millie’s is the Eastside breakfast spot that rules them all. The place is 90 years old, so it’s safe to say they know their way around an egg. Millie’s isn’t doing anything particularly special or different, but she’s always there when we need her, probably with a perfectly acceptable omelette in hand. " - Brant Cox, Nikko Duren, Sylvio Martins

"Woke up in the same clothes you went out in? Grab your nearest friend and head straight to Millie’s. This Silver Lake landmark has been serving greasy, life-saving brunch for over 90 years and shows no signs of stopping. Expect everything from omelettes to breakfast burritos to something they call the Devil’s Mess - coincidentally the same nickname your friends gave you last night. This isn’t the best food on the list, but Millie’s is a place that’s always there when you need it." - brant cox

"This list has plenty of new spots, but few compete with one of the oldest brunches of them all: Millie’s. The 90-year-old breakfast landmark has been curing LA’s hangovers since prohibition, with everything from omelets to benedicts to burritos to something they call the Devil’s Mess. It’s an Eastside classic that’s always there when you just need eggs in front of your face ASAP." - Brant Cox, Kat Hong, Brett Keating