Fans love Leo & Lily, the Woodland Hills casual cafe known for its brunchy basics like french toast, omelets, and smoked salmon Benedicts. Add in heavy pours of champagne, caffeinated drinks, and three different patios, and it’s easy to see why this is one of the busier weekend brunch spots.

Come into the Valley outlet of Petit Trois on weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a French take on brunch. While it’s tough not to fill up on pastries like croissants and caneles, save room for chef Ludo Lefevre’s signature omelette with Boursin cheese, the Mec muffin breakfast sandwich, and a napoleon for dessert.

The all-day menu at Yang’s Kitchen hits all the right sweet and savory brunch time notes. On the menu are cornmeal mochi pancakes, a traditional Japanese breakfast, and plenty of Peads and Barnetts bacon and sausage. Be on the lookout for seasonal specials, too. Snag a seat on the outdoor patio and soak up some warm Alhambra rays.

While brunch is technically offered all week at this Silver Lake stunner, come in on the weekends for a leisurely feast of fried chicken sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and Belgian waffles with smoked maple syrup. Wash it all down with boozy milkshakes.

It’s never been easier to experience brunch at Republique. Order all the hits online, including Margarita Manzke’s incredible pastries, brioche french toast, and kimchi fried rice for takeout or delivery, or make a reservation far in advance to dine in.

Post & Beam, the celebrated Baldwin Hills restaurant from chef John Cleveland and Roni Cleveland, reopened last spring and brought on chef Martin Draluck, who previously cooked at Hatchet Hall and Milo & Olive. On the brunch menu are sweet and savory dishes including a braised oxtail hash, ribeye and eggs, and pecan pie french toast with bourbon caramel. 

Join the crowd of good-looking Venice locals for brunch at the Rose on weekend mornings. Jason Neroni’s cooking is always solid, while the wide range of pastries pair nicely with the restaurant’s exceptional coffee.

Situated practically underneath the iconic Venice sign, Great White is lively most days of the week but especially on weekends when locals and visitors come out for sun, surf, and daytime fare. From avocado toast to ricotta hotcakes and breakfast burritos, there’s something on the menu for every taste.

Going strong for nearly 40 years, the Serving Spoon is open for dine-in and takeout brunch. Settle into Southern classics like fried catfish, cornbread, and fried chicken.

Desiree Edwards of Watts Coffee House has been fueling the neighborhood with soul food comforts like fried chicken, smothered pork chops, and buttermilk biscuits since 1997. Dine in or call ahead to place an order before swinging by for pick-up.

The Nest’s expansive menu of hearty morning fare aims to please every palate. In addition to things like churro waffles, shrimp and grits, and chilaquiles, the menu includes options for those who are keto, vegan, and paleo.