With such a vibrant culinary landscape and seemingly endless array of options, it’s no shock that California is leading the way when it comes to the best brunch eateries. From dim sum delights in San Francisco, to iconic beachside brunches in SoCal, you’ll find a truly relaxing experience at these 9 great brunch places in the Golden State.
Geoffrey’s Malibu is the quintessential Oceanside brunch experience. Enjoy sweeping views of the Pacific as you enjoy gourmet seafood and traditional brunch favorites with some of the most beautiful surroundings in the world.
Before exploring the majesty of Yosemite, enjoy a hearty brunch at the The Ahwahnee. The Sunday brunch is legendary and includes a brunch option stocked with seafood, eggs and treats or you can order a la carte.
The “plant-based Mexican restaurant” has become a go-to spot for LA locals to enjoy vegetarian friendly brunch on the patio. Veganized scrambles with a taste of the southwest are hearty and a favorite with the local health food scene.
Set right on the water, Greens Restaurant has been a leader in farm-to-table food for over 35 years. With a focus on vegetarian dishes, Greens regularly changes up the menu to reflect the latest produce offerings.
If you’re tired of bacon and eggs, Yank Sing offers a classic dim sum experience with small dishes pulled off carts and onto tables to fill your belly for the meal that passes breakfast and heads straight to lunch.
Spencer’s Restaurant promises a gourmet flair for Sunday brunch with a cooled patio to keep you from wilting the desert heat. Crab cakes, tartars, Benedicts and lobster omelets are all on the menu.
Located on a rooftop high above downtown LA, Perch offers stunning city views with late weekend brunches. A slight French flavor accents the menu which includes cheese and charcuterie as well as various egg dishes.
Crystal Cove is a unique historic part of the Southern California coastline and you’ll find the Beachcomber Café nestled into its midst. A renovated beach cottage, the Beachcomber Café offers a vast selection of brunch cocktails and small bar bites and decadent breakfast dishes ranging from sweet to savory.
Outerlands doesn’t have brunch basics, it has a much broader understanding of brunch with a selection that ranges from grains to eggs and salads and more. Many dishes are vegetarian and draw from international inspirations.