Brunch Restaurants near Santa Monica, CA

“First time going to this tiny spot. It shares the location with a few other businesses in a very trendy outdoor location. The moment you walk inside the quad it smells amazing in there! They have a tent set up and almost a taco stand like feel. The service was very good and the food even better! I ordered the carne asada breakfast burrito and it tasted amazing!! Strongly recommend and will be back the next time I'm in the area!“

“The food and service was awesome. The millionaire bacon is just the bees knees. My small gripe is that all the food leans more sweet than savory but it's literally called sweet maple. I'd lean straight into their sweet oriented food because it's soooo good.“

“Great food and even better service.“

“REALLY delicious food. Menu is cozy brunchy with a few Turkish influenced dishes via Ebru, the owner. My favorites are the menemen (vegan - tofu) and the chilber. Wonderful outdoor dining patio under a big tree :)“

“great food and huge servings.“

“Went there twice during our 2 day trip. Biscuits are amazing. Maxie was our server, and she remembered us when we returned! She was very sweet, and the owner came out and chatted with us about the history of the restaurant.“

“I just ordered for the first time today and I must say your food is fantastic! Generous portion with pickles and delicious soft boiled eggs, pickles, puréed fresh tomatoes and a small amount of hot sauce that isn’t too hot. Just right. Went to your place near corner of Van Nuys and Burbank. HIGHLY RECCOMENDED“

“Sal was our server, and he took such good care of all our orders. We really enjoyed our time chatting with him. All the food I ordered was absolutely delicious. I also loved how the restaurant's decor matched the pictures on the walls. The surfboards added a fun, beachy vibe, and you could tell the regulars knew each other and the servers well. I'll definitely be stopping by more often, especially when I’m craving a hearty breakfast!“

“For the atmosphere I only wish it wasn't so loud inside.. But, it is a Cafe and to say the least a very popular and busy one! Great experience, great fast service... Ownership is amazing they really care about what the outside looks like Gerbera daisies 🌼 planted, hibiscus 🌺 and Mandevilla sun parasols and all in beautiful color schemes! Best cappuccino ☕ I've ever had, they can make your coffee with any famous person's face :) Great to bring family or good friends to impress them and have great food! I had portobello mushroom topped with tomato 🍅, poached eggs 🥚 on top with bellpepper sauce and mint watermelon salad $17, pricey yeah... But so is everyone else... Quality of food and, especially any type of coffee here is so worth it! And by the way any kind d of coffee your little heart desires, they literally have or make it for you! Highly recommended and I will be back! 😇❤️ p.s. parking is available in the back with validation free 1 & 1/2 hrs :)“

“Fun place, great food/coffee , great energy without all the excessive pretentious weirdness. The most authentic and sincere business in that area.“

“Café Fresco es una joya en Los Ángeles. La comida está deliciosa, todo preparado con ingredientes frescos y sabores auténticos. El ambiente es acogedor y el servicio muy amable. Cada visita es una experiencia única, ya sea para un desayuno tranquilo o un brunch con amigos. ¡Definitivamente lo recomiendo y volveré muchas veces más! Café Fresco is a gem in Los Angeles. The food is delicious, all made with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. The atmosphere is cozy and the service is very friendly. Every visit is a unique experience, whether you’re there for a quiet breakfast or brunch with friends. I’ll definitely be coming back again and again!“

“Tucked in a lifeless parking garage/office building. Who would have thought they would have such a varied menu! I got their daily special taco. The steak was juicy and flavorful. Also their aqua Fresca is nice. Much better than the other places around.“

“We drive from Northridge to eat at Tatas. The food is fabulous and the service is A1. Have to try it!“

“Excellent food and service!! Fresh hot quiet. Very friendly attentive staff!“

“Wow wow wow!!!Superb customer service, I mean every single person that works there actually smiles and greets. We were passing through from San Francisco to LAX and happen to stumble upon this gemstone. This place must be treating their employees right because they all looked happy to work there. Good work everyone 👏“

“The whole experience indoors or outdoors it is always wonderful“

“Really Best waffles in America.“

“1st time there and food was amazing specially the churro 3 leches French toast.“

“The food is good, had the Eggs Benedict was average but good. Service was excellent. This is a great little counter top restaurant, small and quiet but full. Dress is super casual, with stellar service from the entire hotel staff. It’s a fun place to eat and will be returning.“

“First time here. I love the french toast 😋 and coffee ☕️“

“Best brunch party! I wasn’t expected to be this crazy on a Sunday afternoon. We came for a birthday and the birthday girl had a blast. I mean we all had such a good time. The food and good but the drinks are better! Get bottle service for costume “

“Absolute gem of a place!
As soon as we walked in, greeted with a friendly smile, from Brandon, what a great person to represent your business.
It seemed like everyone who works there, enjoys it.
Fantastic menu, good prices, awesome outdoors patio.
Walking distance from my home, my new favorite place, very nice ambiance too.“

“The best soufflé pancakes the best servers ever.. thank you so much for the warm welcoming.“

“The food is so delicious and filling.“

“Had an amazing time celebrating a 50th birthday hosted at Cafe Crave last night! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the food was delicious, and everything was well presented. A special shoutout to our waiter CLEMENT, he was absolutely outstanding. Friendly, professional, attentive, and always checking in to make sure we were happy. He really helped make the evening feel extra special and stress-free. Thank you Cafe Crave for a wonderful night! We’ll definitely be back, especially for that Caramel Cheesecake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“This is a great spot for breakfast. They open at 9 a.m., so if you go early on a weekend, you get a leisurely start to your day, before the Farmers Market/Grove area gets too crowded.

The food is always great. Highly recommend the french toast (super moist and nicely custardy in the middle), hotcakes, and corned beef hash. The eggs are super tasty too. Everything’s never too greasy or dry. Prices are reasonable, by L.A. standards. And the service is consistently friendly. It’s open seating in the farmers market area; you order at their counter and pick up your food when your name is called.

Just be aware that if you park in The Grove garage, you have two hours free with validation at the Monsieur Marcel french market at the other end of the Farmers Market. One minute over and you pay a whopping $20 for parking, or more if you linger!“

“Todo muy rico, pero mi favorito es Panini de carne y camote frito.“

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