50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Santa Monica

“The self care breakfast was perfect if you enjoy the Mediterranean style breakfast. What makes a big difference is just the quality of the ingredients. The feta, olives, eggs, the olive oil. So good. It was taking a little while to get our food, and they so kindly just brought us a piece of cake which also was delicious! Would definitely be a regular customer here.“

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

“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“

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

“Excelente lugar, excelente servicio, todo muy Rico ❤️ muy recomendado.“

“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“

“One of the BEST restaurants in LA. Nothing I seen in LA can compare to this place. Everything here is thoughtful, starting with the tables and ending with how the food is placed. All dishes is beyond delicious with fast impeccable sevice.The waiters are very professional, friendly and attentive.The atmosphere is like in a garden and the decorations are aesthetically pleasing: the plants, tables, chairs, glasses and plates. I would 100% recommend this restaurant to everyone. (I do suggest to get a reservation before hand because the wait without a reservation is long.)“

“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 💣 😋“

“I had a great time at the shop! My waiter, Albino, was funny, attentive, and made the whole experience enjoyable. The classic burger was juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. Excellent service and food—I’ll definitely be coming back for another visit soon!“

“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! :-)“

“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!“

“Great food. Large selection. Beautiful atmosphere. Amazing staff. A+!“

“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“

“My family loves to dine here!“

“Good is always good and staff is always courteous“

“I work very close by and would say this is one of the better lunch options in the area for me. Everything is always consistently ready very fast and it’s always tasty. There is a small free parking lot right out front, otherwise free street parking is also easy to find. Inside is large enough to dine in, but I always get it to go. They do have a pretty large menu with a lot of great options on it and I love that they have smoothies and drinks as well as food items.

I have tried a few different things here, but this past order I got the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and added avocado and honestly really liked it. The ciabatta bread was crispy and the the chicken was perfectly spicy and I just really enjoyed it. The dressing on the side salad was also terrific. I would recommend if you are in the area.“

“Delicious sandwiches! Beat the line and go early“

“First of all, this place is highly talked about for their fluffy pancakes—and now I see why! We had to try them, and they were incredibly soft, with the melted butter on top making them even better. We also shared the French toast, which was just as delicious. For my main meal, I ordered the chicken pesto sandwich, and they definitely don’t skimp on portions—it was packed with juicy chicken and plenty of flavorful pesto. To top it off, I had an iced vanilla latte, and honestly, everything was absolutely delicious. Definitely a spot worth the visit!“

“The holy land of Hollywood. Canter’s is a staple of Los Angeles, and has been visited by many of the greats and legends. With an extremely impressive menu list, you will be happy with whatever you get. The pastry counter is excellent with some great black and white cookies.“

“I am latina and typically I prefer to eat authentic Mexican food at home but this place really does serve authentic Mexican food and happy to know if I'm craving an enchilada, taquitos or chilaquiles, I can hit this spot so close to work.

I've tried their Breakfast and lunch and everything has been delicious. Their breakfast egg, bacon and pancakes platter 10 out if 10. Their popular Enchiladas Ranchera, on point. Mole chicken enchiladas BOMBAY!! And I'm picky as hell when it comes to mole. Recently ordered a Chicken Caesar salad, as well as their seasoned potato wedges (they don't serve fries), big portions and so good. Best of all, the prices are very reasonable. Oh and almost forgot, in my last visit there was a complimentary chips and salsa mini bar. Friendly staff, fast service, good food, great prices. It is 1000% a hidden gem in Studio City.“

“👌great food, friendly service.“

“Best waffles! Light and fluffy“

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

“The restaurant is well known for its pancakes, which were very good. It is part of a chain, and while the staff was a bit slow, they were friendly and polite. Overall, the price-to-quality ratio was very good, and the experience was positive. The restaurant can definitely be recommended. Additionally, the restroom was very clean“

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

“I Googled good affordable breakfast sandwich near me and found this great little Mom & Pop place. In a sea of overpriced & underwhelming food, it's nice to see good food for a good price. I got a simple, but yummy breakfast sandwich, and spent under $8.00. Busy & friendly place. It's located in the courtyard of an office building, where you enter from the alley. Will be back on my next airport run!“

“One of the best breakfast options in Manhattan Beach, and one of my favorites in South Bay in general. It’s in between a traditional breakfast restaurant and a diner, and some things I love about it are it has friendly and quick service, a giant menu, and great food. Inside is pretty large so it can host many different sized groups, and has booth and table seating. Parking in the area can be a bit tricky, we found a metered street spot a block away, but you may have to circle a few times before finding a spot.

For this visit, I chose the Crab & Avocado Benedict because those are two of my two favorite things combined, so it was a no-brainer to order. The crab was very tasty and the hollandaise was made perfectly and overall it was a great dish. I also ordered a side of fruit and they really did not skimp on the fruit quality, they gave me banana, watermelon, grapes, and didn’t just throw the melon and cantaloupe at me.

Overall, a great breakfast option and I plan to be back many times in the future.“

“Excelente lugar, excelente servicio, todo muy Rico ❤️ muy recomendado.“

“I saw this beautiful Italian restaurant on Robertson and fascinated by the decoration I felt I was HOME in ITALY. HAND made pasta organic garlic best olio the food great and the people that worked there very kind - great listeners they know exactly how to make you feel home Food delicious just like ITALY . Angie great in taking care of you friendly knew every dish and suggested ideas in what to order All in All amazing experience excellent customer service of course the food just like FATTA a Casa“

“A big thank you to server Aidan. She was so accommodating, and helped to find choices to have with my food allergies in mind. The place has great ambience, especially decorated for the holidays! The food is excellent, the service is more:GO AIDAN! 😊 👍 ❤️“

“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!“

“Awesome breakfast place with real quick service! Friendly staff!“

“The atmosphere is classic: a bit of noise, a bit of anticipation, and the feeling that someone at the next table has been eating breakfast here for twenty years. The service is undramatic—they're not rushed, but they're also attentive, as befits a place where coffee is poured with philosophical calm.
This isn't a restaurant for gastronomic discoveries, but a reliable stop when you want a simple, straightforward breakfast and the feeling that the world is still in its right place. Will you come back? Most likely. Especially if you're craving pancakes again at any time of day.“

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

“I go here because my kid likes it and it is *much* better than Denny's (e.g., seasonal fruit tastes better). I love the poblano chili omelette and bottomless coffee. About $20 per person plus tip. There is free valet but I usually find street parking easily.“

“California native that transplanted to Wichita Kansas and I will say without a doubt, FANTASTIC CAFE will always have the best breakfast burritos by far and the best food under one roof by far!! And the for the price you just can't beat!“

“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!“

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

“great service and hospitality and also really good food. second time we been back since we're visiting LA from Vegas. I highly recommend eating here.“

“A casual, order-at-counter restaurant. I was in a group of five and we all liked our food. I had a chicken taco with tortilla chips, one person had a chicken wrap with a bowl of fruit, another person had a steak quesadilla, 4th person had fish taco with beans and rice, and fifth person had an eggs, bacon, hash browns and French toast breakfast. We were there for Saturday lunch and we parked in the building where the restaurant is located for a $6 flat rate.“

“So I wanted to wait till I was sure about what my tongue was saying. This is the fourth time I have gotten food from Egg Tuck. Got to say that I am unbelievably surprised that it is this good!
My go-to breakfast burrito went away when the Starbucks in the same center closed. About a week later I forgetting that it was closed, I stopped and got out of my car. That's when my brain kicked in and realized Starbucks was closed. I was hungry so I decided to give Egg Tuck a go. The first bite into that breakfast burrito was mind-blowing. I only wanted to eat half but I ended up eating the whole thing. At that moment I wanted to write the review, but I held myself back. No way it could be that good... Right? I decided to do a few more visits before I did my review. I changed my order a little bit each time. Then I decided to do the big test, I added smoked ham (not a big fan of smoked ham and breakfast burritos). I finished the burrito, ham and all.
This is why I'm writing this review. Do yourself a favor and try this place out. Your taste buds will Thank You“

“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.“

“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! :-)“

“I’ve ordered Saby’s many times on Uber Eats and it’s by far my favorite place for breakfast burritos. I have many food sensitivities and it’s easy to adjust the menu items as needed. The El Nopal green juice is my favorite, always delicious and refreshing. You can tell the juices are freshly juiced. The person who wrote the bad review should actually try this place and update their review instead of trying to hurt small businesses.“

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

“Burritos, BREAKFAST burritos. I didn't really read the yellow box on the menu, and ordered a Carne asada, only then did i realize it was breakfast burritos.
It's not obvious, and also the interior could use some color, paint, photos, art, etc...
The staff and burrito were great!“