5 Best Breakfast Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Weekend breakfast lines in Los Angeles can run past the door before 9am, and the busiest names here have earned that wait honestly. Between them, the breakfast restaurants on this page have logged over 12,000 Google reviews, with Eggslut alone drawing nearly 4,750 of them at a 4.4 average, so the crowd is not accidental.

Short answer: The most-reviewed breakfast restaurant in Los Angeles is Eggslut (4.4 stars across 4,745 Google reviews), followed closely by The Griddle Cafe (4.4, 3,475 reviews) and the highest-rated pick, Moonlark's Dinette (4.8, 1,169 reviews). Expect to pay roughly $10-40 per person depending on where you sit down.

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1. Eggslut
2. The Griddle Cafe
3. Nick's Cafe
4. Millie's Cafe
5. Moonlark’s Dinette
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How LA's Top Breakfast Spots Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Eggslut	4.4 ★	4,745	Grab-and-go / market stall	View ›
2	The Griddle Cafe	4.4 ★	3,475	Pancakes / Sunset Blvd classic	View ›
3	Nick's Cafe	4.6 ★	1,885	Old-school diner	View ›
4	Millie's Cafe	4.6 ★	1,675	Sunset Junction brunch	View ›
5	Moonlark’s Dinette	4.8 ★	1,169	Sit-down / hotel dining room	View ›

5 Best Breakfast Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Eggslut

4.44,745 Google reviews

Eggslut is the egg-focused stall inside Grand Central Market that grew from a food truck into a downtown LA institution. The menu centers on egg sandwiches and coddled-egg jars like the signature Slut, served fast out of an open kitchen with counter seating and no reservations. It runs the same hours daily, 8am to 2pm, which keeps it squarely a breakfast-and-brunch stop rather than an all-day sit-down.

What people praise

Fast-moving line even when the market is packed
Signature egg sandwiches reviewers call a must-try
Vegetarian menu section, clearly labeled
Central downtown location inside Grand Central Market

Worth knowing

No dedicated parking near the market
Cash is not always accepted

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume4,745 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown65% 5-star

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Our take: It is the most-reviewed breakfast name in LA by a wide margin, and for a reason: the food backs up the hype for most visitors. Go early or expect to stand in line.

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317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

The Griddle Cafe

4.43,475 Google reviews

The Griddle Cafe is a longtime Sunset Boulevard breakfast spot known for oversized pancakes and a big rotating menu of flavors. It is a small, lively diner-style space with a breakfast bar and tables, serving Wednesday through Sunday from 8am to 3pm. The French press coffee service and huge portions are what regulars keep coming back for.

What people praise

Pancakes reviewers describe as enormous, with dozens of flavor options
French press coffee served at the table
Attentive, fast service even during a rush
Vegan and gluten-free options available

Worth knowing

Long lines are common on weekends
Parking near Sunset Blvd can be difficult

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume3,475 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown69% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-tie with Eggslut on review volume, and the pancake portions are the draw. Go on a weekday morning if you want to skip the line.

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7916 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Nick's Cafe

4.61,885 Google reviews

Nick's Cafe is a no-frills downtown LA diner that has been serving breakfast and lunch since well before it became a filming-location favorite for movies and TV. The menu runs classic diner fare, biscuits, chilaquiles and hash browns among them, with a light-eaters section and early-bird options. It also owns Rock'n Egg Cafe in Eagle Rock, another old-school breakfast spot.

What people praise

Fast, efficient service even at the counter
Wide hot sauce and biscuit selection reviewers call out specifically
Free parking lot on site
Vintage diner atmosphere regulars return for

Worth knowing

Small space, so counter seating fills up fast
Menu skews classic diner rather than trend-driven brunch fare

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,885 · 83rd

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated of the big-volume names here, and a genuine old-school diner rather than a photo-op brunch spot. Good for a quick, unfussy breakfast.

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1300 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Millie's Cafe

4.61,675 Google reviews

Millie's Cafe has run its Silver Lake location on Sunset Boulevard for years, with a second outpost in Pasadena, serving breakfast all day alongside a lunch and vegan menu. The kitchen offers customizable scrambles, a choice of potato sides, and gluten-free toast, and the Silver Lake spot is first-come-first-served with no online waitlist. It is open daily except Christmas and Thanksgiving.

What people praise

Breakfast served all day, not just mornings
Extensive customization on scrambles and sides
Accommodates dairy-free and vegetarian requests
Open seven days a week, holidays aside

Worth knowing

A few reviewers flag an added service fee on the bill
Walk-in only at the Silver Lake location, so waits vary

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,675 · 73rd

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown76% 5-star

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Our take: A reliable, all-day breakfast option in Silver Lake with real menu flexibility. Ask about any added fees before you order if that matters to you.

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3524 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Moonlark’s Dinette

4.81,169 Google reviews

Moonlark's Dinette is the all-day restaurant inside The Hoxton hotel in downtown LA, led by a chef partnership with Boka Restaurant Group. It reworks American diner classics like Eggs Benedict and breakfast quesadillas in a more polished, sit-down setting, open 7:30am to 3pm daily. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcome for smaller parties.

What people praise

Highest rating on this list at 4.8
Open kitchen and dining room reviewers describe as calm and attractive
Dishes reviewers call well-presented and consistently good
Reservations available for groups

Worth knowing

A few reviewers flag an added operating-cost fee on the check
Smaller review base than the market and street-front spots on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,169 · 68th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most polished sit-down option here, and the ratings back it up. Good pick if you want a calmer breakfast with table service rather than a counter line.

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1060 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of the date shown. Rating is each restaurant’s live Google star average. Review volume measures how many customers rated them, compared against other LA breakfast spots. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.4 from thousands of diners carries more weight than a 4.8 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does breakfast cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Prices vary by format. Counter-service spots like Eggslut and Nick’s Cafe run cheaper per person than sit-down restaurants, based on the price-per-person figures reviewers reported.

Job	Typical price
Counter service (Eggslut, Nick’s Cafe)	$10 - $20 per person
Diner-style sit-down (The Griddle, Millie’s)	$20 - $30 per person
Hotel restaurant (Moonlark’s Dinette)	$30 - $40 per person

Ranges compiled from reviewer-reported price-per-person data attached to Google reviews on this page, verified August 2026. Actual checks vary by what you order and whether you add coffee, mimosas or extras.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These breakfast spots cluster around downtown LA (Grand Central Market, the Arts District), Silver Lake, and West Hollywood, with easy reach from Echo Park, Los Feliz and Koreatown. Searching for breakfast near me? Every listing below has a live phone number and directions to the closest option.

What to ask before you go

Do you take reservations or is it walk-in only?
Is there a wait list, and how long does it usually run on weekends?
Does the bill include an added service or operating fee?
Is parking available on site or nearby?
Do you have vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these breakfast restaurants?

We started from breakfast restaurants in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do these breakfast spots take reservations?

It varies. Moonlark’s Dinette recommends reservations for groups, while Eggslut and Nick’s Cafe are walk-in only. Call ahead if you’re bringing a large party.

What is the best breakfast restaurant in Los Angeles for a quick bite?

Eggslut and Nick’s Cafe are both fast, counter-service options built for getting in and out quickly, while Moonlark’s Dinette and The Griddle Cafe suit a slower, sit-down morning.

The bottom line

Eggslut is the safe default if you want the most-reviewed breakfast in LA and don’t mind a line, while Moonlark’s Dinette is the pick for a calmer, table-service morning. Whichever you choose, check the wait situation before you head out on a weekend.

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