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“

“I absolutely love this cafe! Def a hidden gem in Santa Monica. I got the Brioche Bun Egg Sandwich and it came with potatoes for about $13 and it was splendid ??‍♀️??‍♀️I’m definitely returning and the back outdoor seating was amazing esp for summertime afternoon!!“

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

“Second time visiting this location. 1st time it a To-Go order and decided to come back.
Both times you are greeted with a Smile and Welcoming attitude.
The staff is Super Friendly. I honestly experienced a Family gathering.
The waitress remember us from our To-Go order. Weeks have passed and even remembered where we sat to wait.
I ordered Señor Donn's Latino Heat. Maybe I didn't like because I even licked my plate. Very tasty with a little hit. The biscuit with thei Jelly, well, your mouth is in Heaven“

“Best freaking breakfast in LA! Food is top notch: flavors, presentation, menu choices. Service is great, nicest people. Incredible atmosphere. Coffee needs a special mention - it's perfect, better than most fancy coffee shops, and you'd never find anything like that in any restaurant. Can't say enough of good things about them. Can't wait to be back“

“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! :-)“

“My family loves to dine here!“

“I recently visited this café and was thoroughly impressed. We had the breakfast burrito and a croissant sandwich, both of which were excellent—flavorful and well-prepared. The café was spotlessly clean, and the employees were friendly and attentive. Overall, a fantastic experience! 5/5.“

“Good customers service great foods…“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“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“

“Good is always good and staff is always courteous“

“Delicious sandwiches! Beat the line and go early“

“food was great!! drinks were great. the barista killed the coffee! :)“

“First time and I will return. Recommend!!!“

“Absolutely delicious every time. So glad one finally opened in my area.“

“**Please read: the pancake portions are huge here, I saw multiple grown men not even finish half a plate and it's a ton of food waste! If you're going to order it at least know what you're getting into and get a to go box or something. That being said tgey looked AMAZING. I had an egg platter that was great as well.

Place has local dive vibes, waiter was attentive and pleasant, food and coffee was hot, and everything seemed clean.

Also shout out to the cooks in the back, those dudes hustle ??“

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

“I have warm memories of my first visit to the LA branch due to the welcoming staff and kindness of the server. :)

Parking: This was my first visit and I felt good as a traveler due to the friendly staff's hospitality. I looked for it while I was staying in LA, as I had already enjoyed it a lot on the East Coast. The valet service seemed comfortable, but talking about tips too openly and as if it were obvious was not a pleasant experience.“

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

“Delicious food, we found it on Google searching to help small businesses, nearby a dance school for little girls, a Marshall and other businesses, if you like strong coffee ok if not!! I'm sorry for?.
By the way, parking not so good.“

“I had an exceptional experience at IHOP! The food, service, and atmosphere were really good. Our server, Brenda, went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we wanted and made our visit feel uniquely welcoming. She constantly checked up on us, was great to converse with, and was wonderful with my 1-year-old. The food was amazing, and the service was better than what we usually get from this big company. IHOP should definitely make Brenda a server trainer for all their restaurants. Highly recommend!“

“I've been coming here for years, for many reasons: the people are friendly, the atmosphere is inviting, and the food is perfection. My faves are the breakfast burrito and Spanish latte. The juices are great too and my son loves the croissants. It is a little pricey, but the portions are big. They have a big parking lot in the back, along with indoor and outdoor seating.“

“Best place to have breakfast near the airport
Everyone on this place it’s extremely friendly and willing to help

Food it’s delicious and prices are great to
I have breakfast 2 days here because of it’s great flavor“

“Eggs benedict a little too lemon-y. Gave up on one English muffin because I couldn't cut it. Family I dined with said the pot roast special was okay.

Parking: Behind the restaurant

Wheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp at the back of the building closest to the parking lot“

“Wife and I were out walking and saw this place. It was breakfast time so in we went.
A small place but with high airy ceilings that make it seem big and bright. Chairs are comfortable, too.
Wife started with house coffee and I had café de olla. The small cup in the pic is mine. Wife was happy with her coffee and I found mine intriguing. Sweet with a hint of cinnamon. Recommended.

The wife ordered the American breakfast. Comes with 3 eggs, bacon, potatoes and bread. She was very happy with her choice. It was a lot of food.
I ordered the jalapeño omelet. I usually take French Toast as my reference dish but the jalapeño pulled me in. It was a big omelet with peppers, onions, sausage and bacon; the potatoes and bread. The taste was just spicy enough. A nice sensation.
The place was half full when we arrived at about 10 am. More and more customers kept coming. When we left it was almost completely full.

Experience was very pleasant, staff was competent and price was appropriate, although the dinosaur in me thinks it should have been half or so.

We will be back. I still have to try the French Toast!

Kid-friendliness: High chairs and friendly staff

Wheelchair accessibility: Looked like doors were wide enough, no stairs, outside seating.“

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

“Food is very good, and comes in big portions. Try not to use grubhub because once their system didnt receive my order and I had to wait for food, but after I started calling them for pick up it was always on time!

Parking: They have parking in the back that they validate for 1 hour.“

“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!“

“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).“

“I came during the week for late breakfast. It wasn't busy at all so that was good. Food was good. I'm not sure if the waitress wasn't paying attention though. She sat us at a dirty table. There was syrup on the table. :-/ She cleaned it with what smelled like strong alcohol. It was so strong my 2 yo started coughing. :-( We had to ask for whip cream twice, I was never offered a refill for my water and when I asked she forgot.“

“The most highly recommended brunch location is under the management of RICKY, an exceptional and naturally gifted manager. Her friendly and welcoming demeanor, coupled with her ability to create a warm and familial atmosphere, ensures that customers feel at ease and content. As a regular customer, I find great pleasure in introducing others to this establishment, knowing that they too will be treated like valued members of the family.“

“Breakfast in Beverly Hills is always amazing. My favorite item on the menu is the lemon ricotta pancakes. Oh my goodness, what a delicious treat.These pancakes are made from scratch, and served with warm butter, fruit, with warm maple syrup.Talia is the best, and she gave me hot water with lemon. Everything was so yummy, I eat the food before I could get the pictures.“

“Random stop on the way down the coast and a total delight. Good food, clearly a local dive, and totally worth it.If you're in the area, take a swing by.

Vegetarian options: Just ask. Friendly staff and cooks.

Dietary restrictions: Just ask. Friendly staff and cooks.

Parking: Street parking but easy to find.

Kid-friendliness: No concerns here.

Wheelchair accessibility: Public sidewalks and access.“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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! :-)“

“This is not a street visible breakfast spot. You may miss it or think gps is wrong. Walking into the plaza, directions are minimal at best. The first door you think is Hash is the kitchen, keep going. Once you get there though, the service was fun, and the food was great. I had the braised beef with eggs and hash browns. Well flavored meal! Both my kids enjoyed their food too.“

“Kai is an amazing chef. The food is flavorful and everything that you need. He has an a lovely variety of selections. The environment is inviting and positive. The staff is courteous, professional and friendly. The music is just what you need to enjoy a day or night out with your friends, colleagues, family, etc. I'm definitely coming back!!“

“I had a good breakfast located on 1st floor of Holiday Inn Hotel. Although I got it for free with room, I don’t think it was worth it for $25 for all you can eat buffet. They do have a menu you can order from for less. The coffee was really good, real scrambled eggs and yummy bacon, oh the oatmeal was cooked perfect too.Easily seats 100 people so no waiting. Friendly staff and the guests were too.Bar is fully stocked, beers $8 and pub food after lunch time.“

“The bar service is outstanding. Whether you sit at the bar or at a high-top table, you receive attentive, professional service. You can order food from the menus of all three restaurants located in this hotel. Ambience is relaxing, a pleasant change from a noisy and busy bar scene. ?“

“Everything about it works. The menu is via a QR code at your table. Tons of preselected items and a section for DIY choices. The staff are friendly and upbeat. The service is fast enough and cc only upfront which enables you to stay as long as you want and boogie right away. The no waiting for the check is a huge plus and it allows the cafe to turn the table quicker reducing the wait for those who didn’t get there soon enough. The food quality is first rate. Total keeper.“