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Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Los Angeles area by diners

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Breakfast holds a special place in American culture, serving not only as a source of nourishment to start the day but an opportunity to create traditions. It's a daily ritual for more than 290 million Americans and is often regarded as the most important meal of the day, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.

While staples like eggs, bacon, and pancakes are common nationwide, regional preferences showcase America's culinary diversity. In the South, biscuits and gravy are a staple, while the East Coast is known for dishes like eggs Benedict and bagels with lox. The Midwest often favors hearty skillet breakfasts, while the Southwest's spicy breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros reflect the region's Mexican influence.

There are a wide variety of restaurants that serve breakfast today. Traditional diners often feature laminated menus filled with pages of combo meals pairing eggs with a breakfast meat of your choice served alongside hash browns, buttered toast, and endless coffee refills. Then there are modern breakfast spots that embrace innovation, adding global influences and creative twists to traditional dishes. Avocado toast, kimchi fried rice, and churro waffles are some of the more recent popular offerings that reflect how multicultural flavors have become part of contemporary breakfast traditions.

American breakfast culture has evolved significantly over the years. In the mid-20th century, diners and coffee shops dominated the morning meal landscape, catering to workers and families with fast, affordable options. Then, the rise of fast-food chains in the 1960s and 1970s shifted breakfast trends, introducing convenient grab-and-go items like McDonald's Egg McMuffin. By the early 2000s, the brunch boom transformed weekends into social events, with restaurants offering elaborate dishes, bottomless mimosas, craft Bloody Marys, and vibrant atmospheres that encourage extended Saturday and Sunday morning dining experiences.

Today, breakfast culture continues to balance nostalgia with innovation as classic comforts meet modern trends in both casual diners and brunch destinations, ensuring that morning meals remain a meaningful and celebrated part of life.

Curious about where to head near Los Angeles for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Los Angeles area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of March 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "breakfast & brunch" on Yelp that are open at 7 a.m. and are within a 10-kilometer radius of Los Angeles were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 15 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to discover new inventive egg-centric dishes or time-honored classics for your next leisurely morning!

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#30. Tom N Toms Black

- Rating: 4.4/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3980 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Ideology Coffee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (331 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 312 North Central Ave. Glendale, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Hank's Bagels

- Rating: 4.4/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13545 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, California
- Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Millcross Coffee Bar & Kitchen / La Sabina Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (740 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11050 Washington Blvd. Culver City, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Alchemist Coffee Project

- Rating: 4.5/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 687 South Hobart Blvd. Unit C Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Basil & Cheese Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 757 South Main St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Trimana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5901 Century Blvd. Ste 104 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Gardens Coffee & Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 3149 Los Feliz Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Neli's Catering & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2214 Stoner Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Caterers, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Moby's Coffee & Tea

- Rating: 4.6/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5668 Cahuenga Blvd. North Hollywood, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Marie's Coffee & Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (548 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 731 West 7th St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Delia's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (633 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4501 York Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Javista Hollywood

- Rating: 4.6/5 (693 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6725 West Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Dialog Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (2738 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8766 Holloway Drive West Hollywood, California
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Grace Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1221 West 3rd St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Bread & Breakfast - Burbank

- Rating: 4.7/5 (368 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 321 East Alameda Ave. Ste H Burbank, California
- Categories: Armenian, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Zweet Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (754 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4682 Eagle Rock Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Awakening

- Rating: 4.7/5 (423 reviews)
- Address: 231 South La Brea Ave. Inglewood, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Maxine's Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13329 Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Black Rabbit Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (112 reviews)
- Address: 5406 Whitsett Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. La Prime Caffe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (464 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1716 South Sepulveda Blvd. #104 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. La Rochelle Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (148 reviews)
- Address: 5050 Vineland Ave. North Hollywood, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Seree Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2800 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Chinese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Yeems Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (767 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3033 West 6th St. Ste 107 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Miracle Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (583 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1529 North San Fernando Blvd. Burbank, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Prime Caffe West Adams

- Rating: 4.8/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4626 West Adams Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, American
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 293 metros.

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