49 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Santa Monica

“What an amazing breakfast! Frank our server was amazing! Split a huge breakfast burrito with my daughter and we had the OG and banana nut pancakes! Perfection! Everything so fresh and locally sourced… this will be our breakfast place every time we visit LA“

“The best Honey 🍯🍰cake I have ever eaten! Dumplings, lazy cake, and crepes with homemade (curd) farmer's cheese. Hige recommend 🇱🇹“

“Since my son is a vegan we decided to try it for brunch. Great healthy food and friendly service.“

“Great food and even better service. Absolutely love the outdoor patio!“

“It was an unfamiliar European-style (Eastern European?) meal. The taste was better than expected. You may have different preferences for some foods, but overall, it was a dish you could enjoy without burden. This is a restaurant that women will really enjoy.“

“biscuits “sent from heaven” Keyshia Cole voice Stopped by John O’Groats for some pre archery lesson fuel. Off rip, I knew it was gonna be bomb because my boyfriend actually has great taste and recommended it. I mean why would I date him otherwise? But I still had to be the one to taste it to believe it. Those biscuits put them on the MAP! I had lost faith in biscuits & gravy in this city. I have been let down time and time again because it was so weak. But these gave me hope for the future 🥹 I could see this place being my breakfast new normal. So if you ever want to stop by there, hit me up beforehand and we can brunch together🫶🏼🍽️ this is the type of place I would have FOMO over“

“My family loves to dine here!“

“Call ahead! The wait at the sandwich section can - at times - be a bit slow & tedious and can cost you half your lunch hour. Plus I don't love the fact that their default channel is "Fix News". Still, the salad bar is fabulous. Also, Maggie and Ruby absolutely rock! :-)“

“👍Delicious Food .. Good 4Brunch 💃🎉“

“We wanted breakfast food and ordered the salmon bagel sandwich and breakfast burrito. Both were delicious and wait staff were very helpful and quick. The restaurant itself is a bit sparse but was comfortable to eat in.

Dietary restrictions: They had vegan options and substitute milk“

“Our Elite Tabletop Family cannot say enough great things about Cafe 50’s! From the way we were GREETED, TREATED, & SERVED, to the way they’ve continued to treat our daughter like FAMILY since she’s arrived in Santa Monica. They’ve been nothing less than spectacular and are the epitome of what a True, neighborhood nostalgic 50’s diner encompasses. No other establishment has ever provided fun toys & items of entertainment while waiting for our food. We thank Benjamin for that! Victor the GM checked on our table and made sure Kim our waitress was taking care of us! Kim was a fantastic server and we never once waited for a refill on anything. The staff @ Cafe 50’s take pride in their customer service & establishment and they deserve all the recognition! You have our family’s support for life Cafe 50’s! We would ❤️ to support you, supporting the local community!“

“This secret coffee breakfast and lunch spot is the best tasting food and value in the Westside bar none. Tucked into a lobby spot on Sawtelle, you can get a giant delicious egg breakfast with fantastic potatoes or chicken sausage for under $20. Coffees, waffles, sandwiches top notch. Why go to all of the douchey influencer spots. Great service and the guys here are always friendly pros. Check it out!!!“

“What an amazing breakfast! Frank our server was amazing! Split a huge breakfast burrito with my daughter and we had the OG and banana nut pancakes! Perfection! Everything so fresh and locally sourced… this will be our breakfast place every time we visit LA“

“omg me encanta loaded cafe .my favorite breakfast place !!! chlaquiles con Carne azada en salsa Roja y un waffle to top it off...now they have pastries 3 leches and cheesecake are bomb 💣 😋“

“The flavoring were superb. The customer service was above average. Great location. I will definitely recommend and return.“

“Good is always good and staff is always courteous“

“Delicious sandwiches! Beat the line and go early“

“My wife and I have been to a lot of IHOPs in different cities, but this is BY FAR the best in terms of food quality, speed of service, and wonderful management.
This IHOP consistently produces food that is well-seasoned, and never over/under cooked, all while having the food come out at a reasonable pace. We also had the opportunity to host a large event in this IHOP for about 45+ guests. Even with the large headcount, the food was AMAZING and came out so fast. All of our guests told us afterwards they would love to have future events at this IHOP.
We are so thankful for the manager (Marilyn) and our wonderful waiting staff who helped make our event so special and efficient.“

“Great quality for the price! Staff is exceptionally attentive and pleasant. After spending some time away I’m happy to see this place reopened. I appreciated the M-F, 7-830a, breakfast special, which was a great deal for this neighborhood.“

“IHOP is always a fun spot to take the kids when you’re ready for a sugar rush and stacks of fluffy pancakes. Honestly, I go there mostly because my kid wants to — and he loves it. For adults, the menu has plenty of solid breakfast and lunch options too. At this location I tried the egg white omelet, which was a healthy and tasty vegetarian pick.

It’s also worth noting that IHOP has been among the chains with the steepest menu price increases since 2020 (reportedly around +80%). Even so, the quality-to-price ratio stays fair, making it a reliable choice when you just need a casual meal that keeps everyone happy.“

“Had the best experience here. Great food, a view of the ocean, and amazing service. We came with our toddler and Alex was so wonderful and kind. Immediately brought him food and made sure we had a great time. Thank you, Alex!! Can’t wait to come back.“

“Lovely spot to grab coffee ☕️ or eats! Had a surprise breakfast 🍳. Delicious 😋. Built my omelette, crazy good! Vibe is chill & relaxing. Server cool, but not chatty. Shoutout to Ruth the cook 👩‍🍳 🧑🏾‍🍳, definitely a favorite.“

“I came here with my family. We looked up local places and this place caught our eye. I've missed a good breakfast burrito and they did not disappoint. My husband had the chilaquiles with egg and he loved it. We bought two breakfast quesadilla's to split with our 4 kids and they were huge. They couldn't even finish them. And the owner was amazing, so friendly and he brought us our food even though we were sitting next to the counter. If we lived in Cali still we would come here often.“

“Love the Americana and nothing better than an egg on a sandwich“

“stumbled across this amazing place. EVERYTHING was perfect. The staff were sooo friendly. The food was superb. A wonderful atmosphere and beautiful setting. we are going back tomorrow ❤️10/10 Thank you. oh and the shandy is fab 🤣x“

“Went here for breakfast recently and the food was good and the service was prompt. But what really impressed me was I used the restroom and the soap dispenser was empty. I informed the manager and he not only refilled the soap dispenser but brought over to the table a big bottle of hand sanitizer for my hands which was truly impressive. I consider that a true act of thoughtfulness. Thank you!“

“Amazing service and Amazing food! 🔥🔥🔥“

“Amazing customer service and excellent food!! I will definitely be back!“

“Whenever we are even close to Downtown LA and staying in a hotel for a night or more, we have IHop delivered. It is just the best.

We have eaten at this one more than once and it is clean, the service just great and the whole place is very comfortable. The servers are always nice.

This time we had it delivered and it was, as always so good. They pack it all in such a way there is no way it can get ruined or food mixed with other food. The delivery is fast and I have never had an issue, not once.

This time we had burgers, which were so good with bacon and cheese. My grandson had a grilled cheese sandwich with French fries and he loved it. I am the huge pancake lover in the family so I had their big breakfast that comes with the best, most fluffy and perfect pancakes along with hash browns and bacon, ham and sausage. It was all great and I saved the meat for our dogs who were waiting for us to get home (we were at a hotel nearby).

It is just the best and the prices are so fair. You will pay much more for some fancy place, but their pancakes won't be as good.

We love it. We are addicted.“

“Love the Chilaquiles and the protein pancakes. Great service of Lucia �“

“Got the veggie omelette today. Perfectly cooked. Very nice, fresh spring greens and country potatoes on side.

I come here also for the farfalle marinara: my kid's fav. Sauce is super, best we've had, she asks for this dish twice a month.

I have their pasta punch card for repeat customers. When I get a free small pasta I usually choose the penne aglio olio, a very nice snack, piping hot, fresh out the pan.

Quiet location, family vibe.

I've seen some negative reviews here, but my experience always been stellar & yummy here; it's why I keep coming back.“

“Absolutely hands down the most delicious ham cheese egg croissant! Coffee was delicious too.Delightful and relaxing cafe. The folks are so gracious.Celebrating post visa appointment at French Consulate was made more special with Cafe Cinema.Cheers!“

“Excellent food! I ordered a breakfast quesadilla and it was delicious. I really like their ordering system. Don't want to order at the counter? Sit a a table, scan the QR code, pay and they will bring your food. The only downside is that it is freezing in here.“

“Honestly very impressed with this place. Don't expect fine dining or anything unusual. But if you're looking for classic diner fare you won't be disappointed. Got their big French toast (available all day) which is a feast of breakfast food (eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, and of course 4 pieces of French toast).“

“Great food, great service, wonderful atmosphere!!!“

“I am so impressed with the beautiful new space Sweet Salt has moved to. Before that I would eat at sweet salt when had breakfast meetings. I love their Spinach omelette so truthfully that's what I've stuck with. When meeting with a client at the new location, one of the guests at a neighboring table said the food wasn't that good to them. I was very happy to not have that experience, rather my spinach omelette, salad and toast were just as delicious!“

“great place for a meal, coffee, and a good view of“

“I recently discovered Garden Cafe, I work quite close to it and didn't even know it! The inside is small but well decorated. I ordered the Mediterranean vegetarian wrap. It was good, not the greatest, but good. There are a few other vegetarian options I will have to try, and I heard their breakfast is really good! I will have to come back again.“

“From out of town. Nice surprise breakfast spot.“

“Call ahead! The wait at the sandwich section can - at times - be a bit slow & tedious and can cost you half your lunch hour. Plus I don't love the fact that their default channel is "Fix News". Still, the salad bar is fabulous. Also, Maggie and Ruby absolutely rock! :-)“

“We popped in here for dinner before ashow at the Forum. We were staying downthe street and google popped this up as agood spot. There weren't very many carsoutside so we ventured in. Super glad wedid. All of our food was on point. It is muchbigger inside than it looks from outside.The staff was friendly and attentive. If l amin the area again, I would definitely eat hereagain.“

“Best food ever!
We had an amazing brunch experience at Hash. The food was absolutely delicious—every bite was perfection! Connie, the manager, went above and beyond to make our visit special. Her positive attitude and helpfulness truly made our time there so pleasant. The area is also really nice, with a great vibe for enjoying a meal. Can’t wait to come back!“

“We wanted ihop close to our hotel. Excellent customer service and food was great! 10/10“

“Extremely expensive for breakfast foods and the buffet, not to mention the mandatory 20% gratuity automatically applied, but I personally really loved my breakfasts here during my 1 week stay at the Sheraton. The service was impeccable, everyone eventually knew me by name and was quick to fill me up on black coffee and ample portions of cream.

Yes, it is pricey and those who are not gainfully employed or staying for free at the hotel via their airline will find a reason to complain, but as a mere guest, I was happy to even tip extra on top.

I ordered primarily from the menu and enjoyed all sort of decadent treats. Sure, the presentation is not as grand as the bistro for the lunch and dinner service, but everything was very filling.

I would do 45 minutes at the very adequate and pleasant gym in the early morning and then have my daily breakfast, complete with cups of coffee and always, a bit of sourdough bread. On my last days, I did try the buffet and was surprised to find it was fantastic. They have really good pancakes which are constantly taken up buy fellow buffet patrons for obvious reasons.

The oatmeal was especially delicious, as was the French toast. Not the most filling breakfast I ever had, but all in all, very good. Was satisfied with the general quality of everything. The bilingual staff were friendly, fast and necessarily assertive. No mindlessly waiting for your check to arrive or anything. But fast service should not be mistaken for poor service, everyone was very attentive to me and my food, while underwhelming occasionally in appearance, was blissfully tasty.

And just the seemingly unlimited coffee and juice refills was such a pleasant time too.“

“Social has very good quality food. There's options for everyone. Price point is quite high, as to be anticipated by hotel restaurants. My only complaint: We have been attending a convention at the LAX Marriott for 8 years now and one would hope that the leadership at the hotel would be well aware than their restaurants will be significantly impacted when there's now 3000+ people there for the weekend. The staff does their absolute best but at the end of the day, there aren't enough of them and the kitchen staff clearly struggles to get the meals plated up in a reasonable amount of time. So if you plan on eating at Social, plan on allowing more time than you think you need and for heaven sake be patient with your restaurant staff. They are doing their best.“