Morning Glory

"Awarded Bib Gourmand status by the Michelin Guide, this perenially popular brunch spot stands out by serving an internationally-inspired breakfast menu (think egg fried rice and breakfast carbonara) and commendable cocktails in a pink-hued, fantastical setting." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang

"Awarded Bib Gourmand status by the Michelin Guide, this perennially popular brunch spot stands out for serving a breakfast menu with global influences (think egg fried rice and breakfast carbonara) and compelling cocktails in a pink-hued, fantastical setting. It’s also plenty irreverent, with menu section titles like “Eggs a la Benedick” and a weekend-only breakfast dim sum cart service that runs from open to noon. Mimosas to kick up the morning and a selection of hot chocolates in unexpected flavors complete the picture." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang

"This brunch restaurant and cocktail bar boasts steady lines and jaw-dropping decor designed for selfies. Here, the menu runs eclectic, from Morning Glory ginger fried rice and a lobster omelet to khachapuri, a Georgian dish topped with a cracked egg. A roaming cart conveying snack plates and extra tidbits is available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until noon." - Helen I. Hwang, Candice Woo

"Morning Glory's design hits you with a checklist of Instagram hits—rose-gold accents, tiled floors, Millennial-pink booths, wallpaper galore, and a few rock 'n roll touches like skulls. It's hard to know where to look; thankfully, you'll have plenty of time to take it all in because there's usually a wait, particularly on Saturday mornings. Prolific San Diego restaurant group CH Projects cook up morning rituals from across the globe. There's ginger fried rice, a khachapuri from Georgia, a gourmet take on the egg salad sandwich from 7-Eleven in Japan, and souffle pancakes. There are also coffee and espresso drinks, turmeric lattes served in glass goblets, and a lineup of unique hot chocolates (strawberries with cream, maple cinnamon) available as flights. But the day-drinking menu of low-ABV cocktails is the centerpiece. Try a fizzy refresher like the Morning Glory Spritz, made with grapefruit-infused contratto and sparkling wine." - Archana Ram, Marie Tutko

"Fun to the max, this always-bustling brunch behemoth draws in crowds with its infectious party vibes. Their imaginative cocktail menu includes a “cloud-based technology” section, meaning foamy drinks made with egg white or coconut milk, along with the beloved roaming Bloody Mary roving cart. Foodwise, highlights from their global menu include ginger fried rice, Turkish eggs, and lobster omelets." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang