Brunch in Los Angeles runs long. Many places serve it every day, not just on weekends, and the food leans on California produce, good bread and plenty of eggs. This list covers five places we would send a visitor to, from a French bakery on La Brea to a breakfast counter in Grand Central Market. We checked hours on each restaurant’s site in October 2026. Hours change, so confirm before you go, and book where reservations are offered.
In this guide
It is part of our best restaurants in Los Angeles guide. For other meals, see our best tacos and best Korean BBQ lists.
LA brunch at a glance
- République Mid-City on La Brea, breakfast and brunch daily 8am to 2pm
- Sqirl Virgil Avenue near Silver Lake, daytime 8am to 4pm daily
- Little Dom’s Los Feliz, weekend brunch 9am to 3pm
- Farmshop Brentwood Country Mart, brunch from 9am, bakery from 7am
- Eggslut Grand Central Market, Downtown, counter service
| Restaurant | Area | Brunch hours | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|
| République | Mid-City | Daily 8am to 2pm | Online |
| Sqirl | East Hollywood / Silver Lake | Daily 8am to 4pm | Check site |
| Little Dom’s | Los Feliz | Sat and Sun 9am to 3pm | Online |
| Farmshop | Brentwood | From 9am | Check site |
| Eggslut | Downtown | Check site | Counter service |
The list
République (Mid-City)
République is a French-inspired bakery, cafe and restaurant at 624 S La Brea Ave. It serves breakfast and brunch every day from 8am to 2pm, and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Pastry chef Margarita Manzke won the 2024 James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, so start with the pastry case. The menu is California-French, with egg dishes, bakery items and salads.
Weekend mornings are busy. The bakery counter moves faster than a table if you just want coffee and a pastry. It is a short drive from LACMA and the museums on Wilshire; see our best museums in Los Angeles.
Sqirl (East Hollywood)
The Los Angeles Times has credited Sqirl, at 720 N Virgil Ave, with redefining brunch in the city. It is known for dishes such as its sorrel pesto rice bowl and thick toast with house jam. It is open for daytime service every day from 8am to 4pm. In 2026 it also started serving dinner, with reservations on Resy. Expect a line on weekend mornings. It is close to Silver Lake and Los Feliz; see our neighborhood guide.
Little Dom’s (Los Feliz)
Little Dom’s at 2128 Hillhurst Ave is an Italian-American restaurant in Los Feliz with a weekend brunch from 9am to 3pm. On weekdays it serves the menu at the counter from 10am to 4pm, with the full menu and bar. It works well before or after a morning at Griffith Park or the observatory. See our Griffith Park guide and Griffith Observatory guide.
Farmshop (Brentwood)
Farmshop is a restaurant and market in the Brentwood Country Mart, a red-board shopping center that opened in 1948. The bakery and market open at 7am, and the restaurant opens for brunch at 9am. The menu is California-inspired and built around produce from local farms. Browse the market for cheese, chocolate and wine after you eat. It is a short drive from the Getty Center; see our Getty Center guide.
Eggslut (Downtown)
Eggslut, founded in 2011, is a breakfast sandwich counter with a stand in Grand Central Market. Sandwiches come on warm brioche buns, and the namesake dish is a coddled egg on potato purée, cooked in a glass jar and served with baguette slices. It is counter service, so it suits a quick breakfast before sightseeing. Grand Central Market has many other stalls if your group wants different things. See our Downtown Los Angeles guide.
How to plan brunch in LA
Brunch tips
- Book ahead for weekend tables where reservations are offered.
- Go early. The first hour is the easiest time to get in without a wait.
- Try a weekday. Several places serve brunch or breakfast menus every day.
- Leave time for parking. Street parking near popular spots fills up on weekends.
- Check the menu online before you go. Brunch menus change with the seasons.
Pair brunch with a plan
Brunch works best when it is near what you are doing next:
- Museums: République on La Brea is close to Museum Row on Wilshire.
- Griffith Park: Little Dom’s and Sqirl are near Los Feliz and Silver Lake.
- The Getty and the beach: Farmshop in Brentwood is between the two.
- Downtown: Eggslut at Grand Central Market is near The Broad and Angels Flight.
Our 3-day Los Angeles itinerary uses this kind of grouping.
What to expect
Brunch in Los Angeles is casual. Shorts and sneakers are fine almost everywhere. Lines are common on weekends, especially at places without reservations. Many restaurants have outdoor seating, which is pleasant most of the year; on May and June mornings near the coast it can be cool and gray, so bring a layer. See our best time to visit Los Angeles for the weather.
Prices vary a lot between a counter like Eggslut and a sit-down restaurant like République. Check each menu online for current prices.
Getting there
Driving or rideshare is the easiest way to reach most of these. Parking differs at each one, so check the restaurant’s site and allow extra time on weekends, when nearby streets fill up. Farmshop is in the Brentwood Country Mart, which has its own parking lot. Eggslut is the one place on this list that is easy by train: Grand Central Market is a short walk from Pershing Square station on the B and D Lines and Historic Broadway station on the A and E Lines. See our LA Metro guide for fares.
Dietary needs
Most brunch menus in Los Angeles have vegetarian dishes, and many can adjust for other needs. Eggslut, for example, lets you swap bread for salad on any sandwich. If you have an allergy, call ahead or check the menu online, since kitchens and menus change often.
More brunch ideas
This list is a starting point. Many neighborhoods have their own favorites, from Silver Lake and Echo Park to Venice and Santa Monica. If you are staying by the beach, our Santa Monica guide and Venice guide have local food tips. For the big picture, see our list of things to do in Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best brunch in Los Angeles?
République on La Brea is a strong first choice, with brunch daily and pastries by a James Beard Award winner. Sqirl, Little Dom’s, Farmshop and Eggslut are also popular.
Which LA brunch spots are open every day?
République serves breakfast and brunch daily from 8am to 2pm, and Sqirl is open daily from 8am to 4pm.
Do I need a reservation for brunch in LA?
For weekend tables at sit-down places, yes, where they take them. Counter spots like Eggslut do not take reservations.
What time does brunch start in Los Angeles?
Most places start between 8am and 9am. République and Sqirl open at 8am, and Little Dom’s and Farmshop start brunch at 9am.
Where can I get a quick breakfast in Downtown LA?
Eggslut at Grand Central Market serves breakfast sandwiches at the counter.
Official sources: République; Sqirl; Little Dom’s; Farmshop; Eggslut; Grand Central Market.
Photo credits
Featured image: Pequeño mar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0