The good weather we enjoy in Los Angeles almost all year round makes it almost mandatory for a brunch outside. This essential activity entails soaking up that vitamin D in the sunshine, loading up on vitamin C with bubbly mimosas, and filling up on anything from waffles to even tacos.
Whether you prefer it with a side of panoramic views of the waves crashing on the shores below or being in a lush garden, you’ll surely find something to satisfy your eyes and palate with our list of best places for an incredible outdoor brunch in Los Angeles!
Secret Los Angeles relies on the team’s personal experiences, recommendations, editorial reviews, and customer feedback before choosing our favorite places to grab a bite or sip cocktails in LA. This list is constantly evolving, so please check back regularly.
1. Bacari
Bacari is easily Silver Lake’s most stunning outdoor patio, that looks like it’s straight out of a movie.
Here you’ll dine on eclectic plates like the shakshouka or salatim, and make the most of the bottomless breakfast libations all while being surrounded by lush greenery. You can sip away on mimosas, bellinis, spiked sangria, or Bloody Marys until the twinkling fairy lights illuminate this lunch haven.
Recommended by Sofía Delpueche, Secret LA staff writer.
📍 Location: 3626 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
🍽️ Must try: Tapas, Pork Belly, and Brussels Sprouts
🌐 Reservations: Bacari website
2. Champagne Brunch Cruise
Indulge in the smooth sounds of live jazz and feast your eyes on the breathtaking scenery during this delightful champagne cruise departing from Newport Beach. With bottomless free-flowing bubbly, sparkling cider, and a delectable brunch buffet, it’s the ultimate way to experience the highlights of Newport Beach from the water.
📍 Location: 2431 West Coast Highway #101, Newport Beach, 92663.
🌐 Reservations: Secure your tickets here to enjoy an unforgettable outdoor brunch.
3. République
République, owned by chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke, could be considered the brunch cathedral of Los Angeles. It makes every brunch hitlist and occupies the stunning historic building that legendary actor Charlie Chaplin constructed.
While the interior space is undeniably the most significant wow factor, you can also indulge in their French-inspired brunch menu on their cozy ourdoor patio. If you can’t decide between the lobster omelet, potato pancakes, and Croque Madame, let us remind you that you also can’t go wrong with the perfect pastries or a simple french butter on toast.
Recommended by Jamie Ferrell, Secret LA senior staff writer.
📍 Location: 624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
🍽️ Must try: Shashouka, Mashroom Toast, Lobster Omelette
🌐 Reservations: République website
4. Hawg Heaven
Every Sunday, Hawg Heaven combines the love of music and food for a jazz-filled outdoor brunch. Enjoy your mouth-watering brunch entrée whilst listening to a live jazz performance by The Jazz Cartel. It’s a delicious blend of culture in more ways than one.
📍 Location: 119 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91105-1918.
🌐 Reservations: RSVP for Hawg Heaven jazz brunch here!
5. Malibu Farm Pier Café
Perched at the end of the Malibu pier, this gorgeous laid-back café brings the countryside to the coast with a side of an unbeatable ocean breeze.
Treat yourself to the delicious views and drool-worthy plates filled with beautiful, locally-sourced produce. Here the season is celebrated as a wholesome meal with the sun kissing your skin and salty Pacific air filling your surroundings.
📍 Location: 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
🍽️ Must try: Lobster Roll, Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Watermelon Juice
🌐 Reservations: Malibu Farm website
6. Marina del Rey Premier Brunch Cruise
Get ready for a captivating 2.5-hour brunch cruise through Marina del Rey! Enjoy bottomless champagne, delicious brunch dishes, live entertainment, and stunning views of California’s coastline. Dress up and share this magical outdoor brunch experience with your loved ones!
📍 Location: Fisherman’s Village Marina, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
🌐 Reservations: Get your tickets here.
7. Fia
FIA is a gorgeous oasis located in a hidden garden in the heart of Santa Monica with a menu as lush as the setting. It’s easy to find yourself sipping on pre-dinner libations and feasting on seasonal offerings until the fairy lights begin to twinkle for evening service.
You’ll find an all-inclusive menu, which includes a basket of pastries and tons of delicious options like the Black Truffle Cheesy Scramble Bourbon Bacon Jam. There are also classics like shakshuka, Belgian waffles, and loco moco to accompany the bottomless mimosas.
📍Location: 2454 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
🍽️ Must try: Truffle gnocchi, Beef Wellington, Pastries
🌐 Reservations: Fia website
8. Beverly Hills Polo Lounge
The Polo Lounge is a Hollywood haven is an iconic spot that never fails to impress when it comes to quality and charming, old-world glamor straight from a movie. No doubt you’ll feel like a star as you sip on classic cocktails and dine on eggs benedict amongst the swaying palm trees and bougainvillea cascading from every corner.
📍 Location: 9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
🍽️ Must try: Soufflé, Chicken Parimigiana
🌐 Reservations: Polo Lounge website
9. Lady Byrd Cafe
Find a spot in a cute greenhouse in Lady Byrd’s dreamy outdoor setting where you can enjoy delicious farm-to-table brunches all day long and on special occasions. This Echo Park oasis offers a long list of eggs, salmon, and additions like avocado with the options of vegan substitutes. But you can’t go wrong with the lemon ricotta pancakes with homemade jam, whipped cream, and honey. Fun fact: dogs on leash are welcome here!
📍Location: 2100 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026
🍽️ Must try: French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
🌐 Reservations: Lady Byrd Cafe
10. De Buena Planta
Vegans, this one is for you. De Buena Planta is an oasis escape from busy city that surrounds it, that boasts a plant-based Mexican cuisine menu. Their outdoor patio and greenhouse is full of greenery, sparkling lights, and music that blends the beauty of nature and culture together.
📍Location: 2815 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
🍽️ Must try: Cauliflower Tacos, Enchiladas Mole Poblanos, Vegan Nachos
🌐 Reservations: De Buena Planta
11. CARA Restaurant
If you like to enjoy your eggs in what feels like an exotic escape, then the CARA Hotel’s jaw-dropping patio is the place to come. Take a seat in the courtyard alongside a sparkling aqua pool and treat yourself to a mini staycation (even if it only lasts for brunch). With menus centered around seasonal, you could be enjoying the Spring Kale and Endive Salad or warm banana bread with Valhrona chocolate and walnuts this month and something completely new the next.
📍 Location: 1730 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
🍽️ Must try: Steak, Lemon Pasta, Brussels Sprouts
🌐 Reservations: Cara Hotel website
12. The Trails
Humble and wholesome eats meet at The Trails found at the bottom of the iconic hiker’s paradise of Griffith Park. Sit amongst the foliage and fairy lights before you hike to the Art Deco observatory or the Hollywood Sign, where you can take in the arresting views.
📍 Location: 2333 Fern Dell Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
🍽️ Must try: Avocado Sandwich, Lemonade, Scones
🌐 Learn more: @thetrailseatery on Instagram
13. Cafe On 27
When you imagine outdoor brunch in your head, this is probably what you imagine. This American-style diner is not only immersed in nature but there’s a strong environmental theme that runs through the entire eatery, from the menu to the decor.
At Cafe On 27, find yourself surrounded by wooden beams, exposed trusses, and carved countertops with gnarled railings, all reflecting the natural surroundings. You can brunch on avocado toast topped with radish, sesame and ginger with fresh fruit and take in incredible canyon views.
📍 Location: 1861 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290
🍽️ Must try: Avocado Toast, Kofta Tagine, Cobb Salad
🌐 Reservations: Cafe on 27 website
14. Jonah’s Kitchen
Celebrity chef Jonah Johnson’s Santa Monica brunch gem features a menu of casual woodfire-grilled, California-style fare with a Latin and Caribbean flare. Tuck into delicious ceviche truffle tacos or huevos ranchos and sip on the most elaborate Bloody Mary under the palms on Wilshire Boulevard while you do some people-watching.
📍 Location: 2518 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
🍽️ Must try: Tacos, Lomo Saltado, Wagyu
🌐 Reservations: Jonah’s Kitchen
15. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery
Immerse yourself in the bucolic charm of Pasadena at this converted horse stable, now a delightful outdoor brunch in Los Angeles. Enjoy the quaint street seating with adorable picnic tables and pillows, or opt for the spacious outdoor patio at the back for groups seeking privacy. Indulge in the menu’s exquisite meat and cheese boards, complete with informative cards detailing their origins.
📍 Location: 40 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105
🍽️ Must try: Cheeseboard, Potato Dumplings, Goulash
🌐 Reservations: Agnes website
16. Cobi’s
Cobi’s garden patio on the Westside is a favorite for outdoor brunch in Los Angeles, especially during the day when the lush plants and sculptures shine in the sunlight, though you might find yourself next to French tourists.
While their brunch menu offers intriguing dishes like Vietnamese-style scotch eggs and habanero-brined fried chicken, they don’t quite dazzle. Fortunately, their dinner options remain outstanding.
📍 Location: 2104 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
🍽️ Must try: Butter chicken, Curry Puffs, Short Ribs
🌐 Reservations: Cobi’s website
17. Hatchet Hall
This Culver City spot truly shines on Sundays, offering standout dishes like welsh rarebit— a delightful hot and cheesy toast served over Lodge Bread, alongside smoked hot links, cast-iron waffles, and a hearty Ploughman’s Lunch complete with bread, deviled eggs, cheese, pickles, and country ham. Plus, their outdoor seating area is a sunny, breezy haven, exclusively walk-in. Ideal for impromptu gatherings or those lazy 1 pm wake-ups.
📍 Location: 12517 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
🍽️ Must try: Cornbread, Deviled Eggs, Ricotta Toast
🌐 Reservations: Hatchet Hall website
18. Superba Food + Bread
At Superba’s Hollywood location, the food impresses with fresh vegetable breakfasts and delectable baked goods, staying true to its name, Superba Food + Bread.
However, it’s the enchanting ambiance that truly captivates. Their patio beckons with the promise of leisurely mornings spent nibbling olives and diving into novels amidst citrus trees and vibrant yellow-striped umbrellas, evoking a Mediterranean vibe.
📍Location: 6530 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
🍽️ Must try: Cinnamon Roll, Oysters, Tuna Sandwich
🌐 Reservations: Superba website
19. Ryla
Ryla in Hermosa Beach is renowned for offering one of the best outdoor brunch experiences in Los Angeles. Situated near the pier, you can enjoy the ocean breeze on their covered sidewalk patio.
Their brunch menu features highlights like fragrant black truffle fried rice and Taiwanese egg crepes, alongside sweet treats such as fluffy Japanese pancakes and milk tea roll. For a seat on their stylish patio, it’s better to make a reservation. Indoor seating is often available for walk-ins on Sunday mornings.
📍Location: 1220 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
🍽️ Must try: Milk Bread, Truffle Fried Rice, Chicken Karaage
🌐 Reservations: Ryla website
20. Alta Adams
Alta in West Adams brings Southern charm to LA’s Pacific time zone with a cozy patio reminiscent of a neighborhood backyard. Their weekend brunch menu boasts shrimp and grits, cornbread with honey butter, and oxtails in a savory gravy.
Sip on tropical daiquiris, Japanese lagers, wine flights, or sweet tea while soaking in the relaxed atmosphere—a perfect spot for a leisurely meal.
📍 Location: 5359 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
🍽️ Must try: Banana Pudding, Deviled Eggs, Shrimp And Grits
🌐 Reservations: Alta Adams website
21. Tartine
Tartine originated in San Francisco in the early 2000s and has since expanded into one of California’s most well-known bakeries. People are especially drawn to the bakery’s delicious handcrafted bread, but it’s also an essential place to try for a memorable outdoor brunch in Los Angeles. The successful chain operates five locations in L.A., most of which have outdoor seating.
📍 Locations: Various
🍽️ Must try: Morning bun, egg sandwich
🌐 Learn more: Tartine website
Edited by Sofía Delpueche and Jamie Ferrell