32 Best Breakfast Restaurants near El Monte

“The Jolly Jug is one of those iconic places that can never be duplicated. The original Jolly Jug was in South El Monte in the 1930s and people came from all around to eat their famous Pastrami’s and Beef Dip sandwiches. Going into another century of their delicious food and cold beer, you can’t go wrong by making a pit stop here. In a world of hip restaurants trying to reinvent LA cuisine, the Jug is comfort food, done right. ❤️“

“Had a fantastic experience at Aloha Stacks! The Hawaiian-inspired food was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The Loco Moco and Ube Coconut Pancakes were especially delicious, and everything had a satisfying homemade feel. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the relaxed atmosphere made the meal even more enjoyable. A great spot in El Monte for a hearty breakfast or Hawaiian-style comfort food—definitely worth coming back!“

“Cozy restaurant full of character, good vibes and yummy food near a babbling creek in a mostly hidden canyon - what’s not to love ?❤️“

“The pancakes are out of this world ,the bacon 🥓 🍳 have good portions,the server was attentive and nice ,thank you Dyana God bless.“

“Delish! Go early; it's a must try!“

“It was very lovely, the new ice coffee is very delicious although the pancakes were a bit disappointing. Overall great experience and even with the overwhelming amount of guests here they’re continuing to get the food out relatively smoothly and freshly.“

“Great coffee fast service before ANYTHING SIGN SHEET FOR HOW MANY IN YOUR PARTY HAD THE REYN SPECIAL ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ THANK YOU MS.LAURA YOUR FABULOUS DAHLING'S 👌“

“My Momma & I enjoyed or service... there's this 1 lady that has long braided hair actually the only waiter she was on a game & treated everyone with kindness & was given top service even solo!! The food was good as well! Thank you ☺❤“

“Juan was absolutely amazing to my family and I. They made sure we were taking care of and had everything handled perfectly. They constantly checked on us to make sure we were all set and we loved every second. Juan thank you for making our lunch that much better for my family and I.“

“My husband and I have been going to Mari Vees a few times in the past few months after our trip to Huntington Library. It's a cute little place. Victor, the manager, and his staff are friendly, very attentive, and always pleasant. My husband had a few different breakfast dishes which he liked them all. I love their chicken tortillas soup. We look forward to going there again soon.“

“The wait wasn’t too long, the servers were really attentive, and the food was good. The ambiance wasn’t overwhelming, like a few other places I’ve had brunch at, and it added to the great experience we had. Definitely recommend for a Friday morning girl’s day. We’ll be back!“

“Thank you so much to Polly's and Lori specifically for putting up with our crazy group of elderly family members with strange dietary preferences. The food was delicious, service was great and her patience was praiseworthy! She liked talking to everyone more than I did 😜“

“great breakfast every time...“

“Love the food 🥘 very friendly environment and comfortable to have breakfast see you soon.“

“Came here getting baguettes before leaving out of town, got here at 6am and the bread is definitely hot. I always come here in the morning and grab there baguettes because their baguettes won’t get harden through the days.
Service here is very good absolutely attentive, nice and friendly.
Atmosphere they have outside sitting and inside eating as well, you can come as a group sit and eat.“

“This place is such a hole in the wall, would honestly come back. This place been around for a while but I never know this place exist because it’s so hidden.The service is a bit slow when prepping the food, but their tacos are to die for. I would come back any day for tacos!Parking lot is shared with other shops but not too busy! The menu is consistent and so is their food!Would come back again! Don’t let the small shop and sketchy look deceive you!“

“We really enjoyed the drinks and the food! We tried the By the fire, Adult Green Juice and Strawberry Flirt drinks and all were amazing! For appetizers and dinner we shared the pork belly dish along with the mac n cheese and the cheesy panini toast-& ribeye for main dinner- the appetizers were great, the ribeye was not thick enough and the sides- mashed potatoes were too salty- it was still good but could have been better. For dessert we had the chocolate cake- and it was just ok- would have been better with some vanilla ice cream on the side. Last comment I wanted to make is about the parking lot- it's difficult to get around the parking lot because you can't get into the first and second rows easily because it's closed off- it would be so much better if it went through.“

“Ricky was a great server and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. He was attentive, friendly, and always there whenever we needed assistance. The food was amazing, and everything exceeded our expectations. We left completely satisfied with both the service and the dining experience. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to others!“

“We had Sunday brunch at Our Nest and everything was absolutely wonderful! I had the Italian Stallion Burger and it was so good. You can really tell the ingredients are fresh and high quality, the sauces were delicious. It's so nice going somewhere where you fell like you're getting a better quality meal and not just the same old brunch food. We can't wait to come back and try more things on the menu!“

“I’ve been cutting out refined sugar and it’s been difficult but I came across this place and I was able to have a wonderful chocolate shake with almond milk and cocoa, yes it had sugar but pure cane sugar. It was a great alternative and it taste so yummy! I was also able to add toppings, healthy toppings, strawberries, blueberries, etc. so good! Can’t wait to go back❤️“

“My company used Crossroads for a very long project that required catering every weekday for over three weeks. Helen was quick on delivery, she was willing to work with us to add variation to the lunches and her prices could not be beat. The employees we were training highly complimented all the food. Sandwiches, wraps, tacos, bento bowls and salads. All of it was delicious. I cannot thank Helen a Crossroads enough for her hard work and wonderful food.“

“It was my first time dining at this location while I waited for my car tires to get serviced across the street. The restaurant was relatively busy for a weekday early morning. My waitress Yaneli served as hostess at the 8am hour and greeted me as soon as I walked in. She took my order which came out quickly from the kitchen piping hot, brought over condiments and checked on me several times to make sure I was OK and refill my OJ even though she was a one-woman show in a packed section of the restaurant. She made a hectic morning of errands turn around with a refreshing and cheerful vibe. Would definitely come back!“

“I would like to recommend Veronica as the waitress of the day. She is an excellent waitress, very nice & thoughtful. My friend & I have gone the last 2 Wednesdays for lunch & she waited on us both times. Also the food was good too.“

“Very pleasant staffs and the food was great and delicious at a very reasonable prices. I'm so impressed by the way they greeted you and make you very comfortable. They pay so much attentions to their patrons regardless of your ethnicity.“

“This was our second time here. The young woman host didn’t smile, nor responded to my greeting, “good morning” but our server was very friendly and that created a great atmosphere. We weren’t rushed to order. The food was good. They don’t have Tapatio chili sauce, but they have “chiles toreados.”“

“Food was good and service was friendly. Bacon was crispy but not fresh. You can tell that it's pretty cooked hours or the day before. It's the only thing that's barely warm and dry. Makes a difference. For a $20 breakfast it should be fresh.“

“The food was great, great little place“

“me & my husband plan to eat at Norms unfortunately they were temporarily closed ,so we decided to go penny restaurant. I’m so glad we try their breakfast today , portions good enough for my tummy ,I ordered the French toast and eggs it was crispy around the edges it was so good n yummy and my husband ordered the pancakes and wedges potatoes, the pancakes so fluffy big n soft, I also like the way they cooked the potatoes it felt like home made type n different then harsh brown , inside so clean service good n cozy atmosphere felt like I’m out of town!“

“Our waitress Susana was very attentive and engaged with my group. She was very easy going and checked up every now and then. She gave me a pin to celebrate my graduation that happened yesterday. Overall, very pleasant and a great dining experience :)“

“Went to have my favorite pancakes and had the best service at this location. Yes, I know pancakes or pancakes, but it cannot top Ihop pancakes and especially the service. Nicole gave us. She’s super attentive, friendly and brought us everything we needed and constantly kept checking if we were OK. Best service I’ve ever gotten at a restaurant. Thanks to Nicole.“

“My sister just Introduced me to Crepes & Grapes Cafe Great choice sister 👍👍“

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Bad Ass Breakfast Burritos absolutely lives up to the name… bold flavors, massive portions, and seriously satisfying. The burritos are packed, fresh, and clearly made with quality ingredients. Every bite is hearty and filling, and the flavors hit hard in the best way.

The only small complaint I have… I wish it was mixed a little better. About half the burrito was mostly egg, while the other half had all the flavor and fillings. Once you hit that side though, it’s 🔥.

Great food, great vibes, and still 100 percent worth it. One small tweak and it would be perfect. Highly recommend. 🌯🔥“