The 10 Best Brunch Spots in Los Angeles (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 10 picks

The best brunch in Los Angeles in 2026 is at République on La Brea, Gjusta in Venice, Sqirl in Silver Lake, Huckleberry in Santa Monica and Great White on Larchmont. Breakfast by Salt's Cure, Destroyer and Little Dom's round out a list that runs from bakery counters to sit-down rooms, so you can pick by area and by how long you will wait.

Brunch in LA is mostly a daytime-bakery affair: order at the counter, find a seat outside and expect a line on weekends. The places below are open daily or most days, not only on Sundays, so a weekday visit is the easiest way to skip the wait.

For the coffee alone, see our best coffee shops in LA.

1. République — La Brea, Mid-City & Fairfax

LA's best-known brunch room, with pastries from its own bakery.

$$$ Upmarket

République fills a 1920s building on La Brea with a long bakery counter, a courtyard and a big dining room. Mornings bring pastries, kouign-amann, shakshuka and thick slices of toast with jam, and the bread is among the best in the city.

It is busy every weekend, but the room is large and the line moves.

Good to know: Go early on weekends. There is a paid lot behind the building and metered parking on La Brea.

624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

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2. Gjusta — Venice

A Venice bakery-deli with a huge counter of breads, fish and salads.

$$ Mid-range

Gjusta is the bakery and deli sister of Gjelina, a few blocks from the beach. The cases hold smoked fish, porchetta, salads and pastries, and the breakfast sandwiches and pizzas come out of the wood oven all day.

Seating is a back patio and a few counters, so it works best for a relaxed weekday brunch.

Good to know: Order at the counter and take a number. Street parking near Sunset Ave is the easiest option.

320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA 90291

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3. Sqirl — Silver Lake

The Silver Lake counter that made sorrel pesto rice bowls famous.

$$ Mid-range

Sqirl helped set the template for the LA daytime café: seasonal jams on thick toast, the sorrel pesto rice bowl and ricotta toast. The menu still leans on California produce and changes with the season.

It is a small spot on Virgil, so expect to share tables.

Good to know: Weekday mornings are calmest. Street parking only.

720 N Virgil Ave #4, Los Angeles, CA 90029

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4. Huckleberry — Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

Santa Monica's favorite bakery-café for breakfast sandwiches and pastries.

$$ Mid-range

Huckleberry is a bright bakery-café on Wilshire with a counter full of muffins, scones and slab cakes. The breakfast menu covers egg sandwiches, green eggs and ham and seasonal plates.

It is one of the easiest family brunches in Santa Monica.

Good to know: Order at the counter. Metered street parking on Wilshire and side streets.

1014 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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5. Great White — Larchmont Village, Mid-City & Fairfax

Australian-style all-day café with a full bar and a big patio.

$$ Mid-range

Great White started in Venice and now has several LA cafés, including Larchmont. The menu is Australian café food: breakfast burritos, egg dishes, salads, pizzas and good coffee.

Table service and a bar make it an easy choice for a group brunch.

Good to know: Larchmont has metered street parking. The Venice original is at 1604 Pacific Ave.

244 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004

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6. Breakfast by Salt's Cure — Hollywood

Oatmeal griddle cakes and a short, serious breakfast menu.

$$ Mid-range

Breakfast by Salt's Cure is a small breakfast-and-lunch restaurant on Highland. The best-known dish is the oatmeal griddle cakes; the rest of the menu covers eggs, house sausage and biscuits.

It is a counter-and-booths room, so it suits small groups.

Good to know: Weekend waits are common. There is metered parking on Highland and side streets.

1155 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

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7. Destroyer — Culver City, Westside

Precise, minimalist breakfast plates in the Hayden Tract.

$$ Mid-range

Destroyer is a daytime restaurant in Culver City's Hayden Tract, an industrial area of design studios. The short menu changes often, and the plates are as composed as dinner dishes: porridges, eggs, toasts and pastries.

It opens early on weekdays and works well before a day on the Westside.

Good to know: Order at the counter. Free street parking is usually easy in the Hayden Tract.

3578 Hayden Ave, Culver City, CA 90232

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8. Little Dom's — Los Feliz

A neighborhood Italian-American with a classic weekend brunch.

$$ Mid-range

Little Dom's is a dark, wood-paneled Italian-American restaurant on Hillhurst with a deli next door. Weekend brunch brings ricotta pancakes, baked eggs and Bloody Marys.

It takes reservations, which makes it a good pick when you do not want to queue.

Good to know: Book ahead for weekends. Street parking on Hillhurst and Franklin.

2128 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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9. Lodge Bread Co. — Mar Vista, Westside

Whole-grain sourdough, pastries and a brunch menu built around the bread.

$$ Mid-range

Lodge Bread is a bakery and café on Washington Boulevard that mills some of its own whole grains. The bread and pastries are the draw; breakfast plates and toasts use them well.

It is a neighborhood café rather than a scene, so it is calmer than the big names.

Good to know: Buy a loaf to take home. Parking is on the street along Washington Blvd.

11918 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

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10. The Griddle Cafe — Sunset Strip, Hollywood

Oversized pancakes on Sunset, the classic LA diner-style brunch.

$$ Mid-range

The Griddle Cafe is famous for pancakes the size of the plate, loaded with fruit, cookies or chocolate. The rest of the menu is classic American breakfast, served in a lively room at the bottom of the Sunset Strip.

Portions are huge, so one stack can feed two.

Good to know: Share a stack. Weekend waits are long; weekdays are easier.

7916 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best brunch in Los Angeles?

République on La Brea is the most famous brunch room in LA, with pastries from its own bakery. Gjusta in Venice and Sqirl in Silver Lake are the counter-service favorites, and Huckleberry is the go-to in Santa Monica.

Do LA brunch spots take reservations?

Most of the counter-service places, such as Gjusta, Sqirl, Huckleberry and Destroyer, do not. République takes a different approach on weekend mornings, with a line for counter orders. Little Dom's takes bookings. Check each site before you go.

How long is the wait for brunch in LA?

Weekend lines between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. can run 30 to 60 minutes at République, Gjusta and Sqirl. Arrive at opening or go on a weekday to keep it under 15 minutes.

What is a typical brunch price in LA?

Expect about $18 to $30 a dish at sit-down spots, plus coffee at $5 to $7. Counter bakeries such as Gjusta and Huckleberry cost a little less if you share pastries.

Which LA brunch spots are good for groups?

Great White and Little Dom's handle groups best because they have full table service. Counter spots fill fast and can be hard to seat six or more together on weekends.

1. République — La Brea, Mid-City & Fairfax

2. Gjusta — Venice

3. Sqirl — Silver Lake

4. Huckleberry — Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

5. Great White — Larchmont Village, Mid-City & Fairfax

6. Breakfast by Salt's Cure — Hollywood

7. Destroyer — Culver City, Westside

8. Little Dom's — Los Feliz

9. Lodge Bread Co. — Mar Vista, Westside

10. The Griddle Cafe — Sunset Strip, Hollywood

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