Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Los Angeles
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Los Angeles
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Los Angeles using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#26. A.O.C.
- Rating: 4.3/5 (457 reviews)
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#25. Truxton's American Bistro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (275 reviews)
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#24. Canter's Deli
- Rating: 4.2/5 (831 reviews)
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#23. The Ivy
- Rating: 4.2/5 (2199 reviews)
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#22. Gjusta
- Rating: 4.4/5 (343 reviews)
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#21. Toast Bakery Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (423 reviews)
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#20. Alcove Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (364 reviews)
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#19. Cassell's Hamburgers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (258 reviews)
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#18. Perch
- Rating: 4.3/5 (998 reviews)
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#17. Getty Center Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (860 reviews)
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#16. The Front Yard
- Rating: 4.3/5 (585 reviews)
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#15. The Butcher's Daughter
- Rating: 4.3/5 (513 reviews)
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#14. Tiago Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (228 reviews)
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#13. Eggslut
- Rating: 4.3/5 (579 reviews)
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#12. Sushi A Go Go
- Rating: 4.3/5 (750 reviews)
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#11. Bottega Louie
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1899 reviews)
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#10. Water Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (921 reviews)
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#9. Republique
- Rating: 4.4/5 (633 reviews)
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#8. Musso & Frank Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1373 reviews)
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#7. The Griddle Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1603 reviews)
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#6. Joan's on Third
- Rating: 4.4/5 (531 reviews)
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#5. Café Gratitude Venice
- Rating: 4.6/5 (500 reviews)
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#4. Langer's Delicatessen Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (858 reviews)
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#3. Brent's Deli Northridge
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1565 reviews)
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#2. Joselito's Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.7/5 (151 reviews)
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#1. Raffaello Ristorante
- Rating: 4.7/5 (304 reviews)
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