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Breakfast joints...I love breakfast...love pancakes, love good coffee...a place to start your day!

 1. Blu Jam Café

7371 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 951-9191

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/7/2011

No hostess this time and we went after the lunch hour on a weekday. We were seated right away.

Props once again to the waitress who served us again on my 2nd visit(shorter young lady with the cutest smile and friendly service). She's always friendly…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/14/2011

    Minus the busy hostess...Blu Jam Cafe' hitzzz the spot for breakfast/lunch.

    Typical LA hip, popular… Read more »

 2. CiCi's Cafe

18912 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-6704

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Tarzana

5.0 star rating
  3/19/2012

I can truly say I've finally tried and totally enjoyed Cici's pancakes and French toast! With all the hype from my brother and friends, I am finally NOT a Cici's virgin anymore!

The best part about my visit was it was a 6 year old's birthday party so…More »

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 3. Tam O'Shanter

2980 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0228

Categories: Pubs, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Atwater Village

5.0 star rating
  8/18/2011

Loved the food (prime rib, muffins, scones, steak n eggs, shrimp cocktail, etc) for Sunday brunch. Lawry's little brother restaurant which has been around for ages in Los Feliz before streets were even paved!

I've lived in the area all my life and…More »

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 4. The Kitchen

4348 Fountain Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664-3663

Categories: American (New), American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Silver Lake

5.0 star rating
  3/26/2012

4.5 stars rounding up!

I only wish that the Kitchen had a bigger brunch/breakfast menu. Our table made due though and ordered some delish plates. We walked in right when they opened at 1000am and the waiter welcomed us in with open arms even though…More »

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 5. Monkey House Cafe

18862 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 965-1135
5.0 star rating
  3/7/2011

I finalllllly got to try out the Monkey House Cafe this weekend. Had a softball tournament in HB and decided to get some sandwiches made for some of the players on the team and I.

As we walked in, we knew we had to sit in and try some of the…More »

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 6. Pacific Diner

3821 S Pacific Ave
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 831-5334
5.0 star rating
  1/15/2012

My friend lives in Pedro and I would have never found this place. Pacific is almost at the end of San Pedro in the Pacific Ocean...I mean on Pacific.

After an early morning volunteering in the area, Pacific Diner hit the breakfast spot. They have…More »

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 7. Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles

1518 N Gower St
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 466-7453

Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Soul Food

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  9/7/2010

5-stars cuz they expanded the place and fixed up all the restrooms and made this location more nicer! But if you go during peak times, you're still going to have to wait for a table.

What's more delicious than CHICKEN and WAFFLES, a side of mac n…More »

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 8. Daily Donut

1908 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-5043

Category: Donuts

Neighbourhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

5.0 star rating
  3/16/2011

Daily Donut has been at this location for over 20+ years! I've been coming here for donuts since my days of Krazy Klub and Franklin Ave Elementary! My friends and I use to sell candy bars at school so we could use the money to buy DONUTS! LOL!

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 9. Starbucks

1000 Fair Oaks Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-2754

Category: Coffee & Tea

5.0 star rating
  1/30/2011

Like Candice said in her review, this location had the best customer service at any Starbucks i've been too. Located inside the Wells Fargo (how cool is that) and with plenty of parking, you can't go wrong with this location. Located in a nice part…More »

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 10. Elmer's Restaurant

1030 E Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 327-8419
5.0 star rating
  10/18/2011

Outstanding service, food, parking, decor, and COLD A/C inside Elmer's when it's 90+ outside!

I truly enjoyed my breakfast experience at Elmer's. When you drive in, you'll notice their desert decor and wooden structure which is pretty cool. Once you…More »

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 11. Ham 'n Scram

5871-A Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 899-9100
5.0 star rating
  2/27/2012

Thanks to Yelp and our reviewers once again putting another restaurant on the map. We found Ham 'n Scram from Yelping the area for breakfast.  

Thanks to Yelp for the $10 coupon for $5 also. And thanks again to Yelp for the check in and receiving a…More »

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 12. Bea Bea's

353 N Pass Ave
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 846-2327

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Burbank

5.0 star rating
  11/29/2011

This place isn't your typical Denny's or IHOP. Bea Bea's has a wait on the weekends for breakfast. But you're not waiting too long to get seated. Our group of 7 got seated in about 10 mins. Nice!

The food was awesome. They have one menu (double sided)…More »

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 13. The Castaway

1250 E Harvard Rd
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 843-5013

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Steakhouses, Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: Burbank

5.0 star rating
  6/22/2011

For my 500th review...I'm going Father's Day style!

For Father's Day...we spent $40 a person on the Castaways Sunday Father's Day (AYCE) brunch which was absolutely nice!

Even though the AYCE tables were all over the place inside the restaurant, it…More »

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 14. Kelly's Coffee and Fudge Factory

One World Trade Center
Long Beach, CA 90831
(562) 435-7300
5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/1/2011

Full star rating! Met the owner today, she's totally awesome (just like their staff/employees). She hooked it up with the extra caramel for my coffee!!  :)

All smiles from the employees every morning as I walk pass Kelly's (even though I don't have…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    4/26/2011

    Friendly staff, good coffee in the same building as work. What more can you ask for?

    I usually get… Read more »

 15. Uncle Bill's Pancake House

1305 Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5177

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Manhattan Beach

4.0 star rating
  5/21/2009

Yes, the breakfast is good. Love the pancakes and corned beef hash and eggs. Good coffee too.

Try hitting this place up when the crowds are slower...i.e. no weekends cause you'll wait a while for seating.

Good views too!  =)

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 16. Another Broken Egg Cafe

250 E Olive Ave
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 563-3344

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Burbank

4.0 star rating
  5/3/2012

Another YELP find. Dropped off my son to his preschool and was off the rest of the day and wanted some breakfast close by. Thanks to our Yelpers, I found Another Broken Egg Cafe (broken Yolk?) in the local vicinity.

Easy to find street parking,…More »

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 17. Good Stuff

131 W Grand Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 647-9997

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: El Segundo

4.0 star rating
  10/3/2009

Pretty good place to have breakfast before work at LAX! Too bad they don't open as early as the other cafes. But it is smack in El Segundo.

I've only been to this place for breakfast and I'll say that I've never been disappointed with their food. The…More »

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 18. Emporio Rulli

464 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-7478
4.0 star rating
  5/8/2012

My pops bought some pastries wrapped in gold foil on a golden tray for our long drive from Greenbrae back to LA. Strict TOGO review.

I didn't get to taste these marvelously pastries (quiches, croissants, scones, strudels) until I got home 6-7 hours…More »

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 19. Pappalecco

1602 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 238-4590

Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Little Italy

4.0 star rating
  5/17/2012

Walked in after an early dinner since I was looking for a gelato place.

Pappalecco serves up gelatos, sandwiches, coffee and other italian delights. Their sandwiches in the display looked so good, too bad I already ate dinner. Had some pretty decent…More »

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 20. Frisco's Carhop Diner

18065 Gale Ave
Industry, CA 91748
(626) 913-3663
4.0 star rating
  10/4/2009

Great place and great fun. The food isn't too shabby and the drinks, floats, shakes, etc are good.

The roller girls are cool. They put on a show for the customers from time to time and this place is pretty kid friendly. Bring the family.

I use to go to…More »

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 21. Original Pancake House

4833 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 259-7755

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Westside

4.0 star rating
  5/2/2012

NICHOLAS CAGE sighting! He walked in with his son for pancakes as we were dining! AWESOME!!!  :)

4.5 stars. This O.P.H. is kind of wayyyy out there away from the Strip. I mistook this location for the closer one on Ft. Apache to our hotel (The Rio).…More »

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 22. Eggs 'N Things

343 Saratoga Rd
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 923-3447

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Waikiki

4.0 star rating
  1/31/2012

This location = no parking (look for street parking or take the one of many trolleys that stops right in front of the restaurant) and also a long wait for a table.

Worth the wait of admission. Our group waited for about 20 mins for a table (glad they…More »

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 23. Newcombs Ranch Restaurant and Bar

Angeles Crest Hwy
La Canada, CA 91011
(626) 440-1001
4.0 star rating
  4/8/2010

Yes...a motorcyclist indeed. Great place for a stop and bite to eat. Unfortunately the Angeles Crest forrest has gone from greeeeen to dust and grey since the fires. But they managed to save Newcomb's! This place is a great stop for cyclist indeed.…More »

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 24. The Coffee Cup Café

3734 E 4th St
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 433-3292
4.0 star rating
  9/20/2010

Good breakfast, good service and a nice place for Sunday breakfast.

Be prepared to: wait for a table (20 mins+ on weekend mornings) and look for parking. But have a cup of Joe while you wait. but if you ride your motorcycle, you can pretty much park…More »

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 25. Cheeky's

622 N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 327-7595
4.0 star rating
  10/25/2010

If you like your non-traditional breakfast, check this place out. The food was pretty awesome here and different. They create their own breakfast. The freshly squeeze their own OJ, and they bake their own cookies (that were actually really good). And…More »

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 26. Pork Store Cafe

1451 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 864-6981

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Haight-Ashbury

4.0 star rating
  8/28/2011

Thanks Yelpers. Pork Store Cafe brings out a big hearty breakfast for your shopping and SF Giants game day. There's a quick turnaround with the tables and counter space so you're not waiting too long in line for a table.

The food comes out super…More »

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 27. Arthur's Coffee Shop

1281 E La Habra Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 691-7793
4.0 star rating
  10/18/2011

I didn't know La Habra was part of the OC. Arthur's coffee shop was another find for me on Yelp. I needed a place to grab some breakfast off the 60 freeway and Yelp sent me to Arthur's a few miles south of the 60.

Plenty of parking. They have a pretty…More »

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 28. The Red House Cafe

662 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 643-1060
4.0 star rating
  7/27/2011

CASH ONLY! They just changed their policy. No more credit cards. Ewww...lucky we had cash (1 star off R.H.C.) sorry.

Thanks to H.R.H.A. for this referral on our annual trip up to Monterey for the MOTOGP races. We rarely venture out of Monterey and it…More »

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 29. Tee's Donuts

325 E Anaheim St
Long Beach, CA 90899

4.0 star rating
  11/1/2010

Needed donuts, and drove past this place just by accident. There were a lot of people eating donuts already inside at 830am! This place was packed. But service was fast, $6.75 for a dozen donuts I think. Good tasting donuts, $1.00 coffee, yummy!!!

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 30. Broken Yolk Cafe

1851 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 270-9655

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

4.0 star rating
  11/15/2010

Thanks to my brother again for recommending this place for breakfast after a long night.....

2 stories here with plenty of seating and a short way. I was able to find parking right away too. Upstairs is open air seating.

Service and staff, friendly…More »

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 31. Siam Sunset

5265 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 467-8935

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  2/3/2011

I think they're open 7 days a week...and they open at 6am every morning!

If you want your typical tradition Thai breakfast (just like in the Motherland), you can come to Siam Sunset to experience it.

1. Soy Milk with the goody ingredients
2. Jok (rice…More »

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 32. Pancakes R Us

329 E 17th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-9424
4.0 star rating
  9/8/2011

An order converted IHOP? I think so. They were busy this past weekend but we didn't want too long for a table for a party of 2. There was plenty of parking available also.

The menu is pretty much the same as your usual Denny's or IHOP minus the…More »

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 33. IHOP

605 N Glendale Ave
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 242-0922

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional), Diners

Neighbourhood: Glendale

4.0 star rating
  1/21/2011

Surprisingly a first review for this location?

When you go to practically any IHOP on the weekend, you're bound to wait for a table. When you're the hostess and you give a time frame, you should mean 15 mins is 15 mins. Thanks to this IHOP! Looking at…More »

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 34. Original Pancake House

1756 S Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 543-9875

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Torrance

4.0 star rating
  9/19/2011

LOVE BREAKFAST! Love that O.P.H. isn't too far from the ocean! It's a nice location (but a bit far from L.A. and from any local freeways). It may be a trek trying to get to this location but if you're in the area, check it out! It's worth it.  

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 35. International House of Pancakes

7006 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 466-8370

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  1/3/2011

I'm a sucker for great service. When an establishment has pretty good service, I tend to give them pretty good ratings dispite what others say. But don't worry, I go on food quality, cleanliness, etc., too.

New Year's eve breakfast with Mama. This…More »

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 36. Colonial Bakery

355 Pacific Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 436-2172

Category: Bakeries

4.0 star rating
  10/26/2011

I drove past 3 donut shops on my way to work this morning debating if I wanted donuts or some French toast sticks from one of those chain fast food places. My last chance for a stop for breakfast and those sugar energy balls was Colonial Bakery.

I…More »

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 37. Manhattan in the Desert

2665 E Palm Canyon
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 322-3354

Category: Delis

4.0 star rating
  5/2/2011

Huge portions on everything from appetizers to your meal to dessert!

We had yummy split pea soup (perfect cause it was salty like the other places), Matzo ball soup, tuna melt, some frankfurter dinner place (see picture), and topped it off with a huge…More »

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 38. International House of Pancakes

8931 Reseda Blvd
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-4109

Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Northridge

4.0 star rating
  12/5/2011

Quick service, pretty clean (but small), attentive waitresses and pretty good pancakes and OJ. Street parking in the front or parking in the back. I can imagine this location getting pretty packed on the weekends. Close to CSUN.

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 39. The Buttermilk Truck

Los Angeles, CA

4.0 star rating
  6/30/2011

I want a spam and eggs with Kings Hawaiian bread now please!!! Those sliders were super yummy and tasty. What's NOT to like about SPAM!

The Buttermilk truck serves up yummy sliders and more yummy desserts! Red Velvet pancakes?? Oh yes!!!

They had…More »

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 40. Norm's Restaurant

18705 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 370-4103

Category: Diners

Neighbourhood: Torrance

4.0 star rating
  7/5/2011

Norm's...they open on the 4th of July too! And it was PACKED!

Shortest wait of them all for breakfast on the 4th (versus IHOP and Denny's).

This Norm's location is actually pretty clean and nice too. Plenty of parking and seating.

Food...even though…More »

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Location

Los Angeles, CA

Yelping Since

May 2009

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Los Feliz, Long Beach, Bangkok

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Los Feliz...

When I'm Not Yelping...

I work, eat, play softball, golf, watch movies and ride my Streetfigher.

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I work a lot and do a lot of OT and then check Yelp for my restaurants!

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Tiffany? Or was it Paula Abdul...lol.

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Mom's Thai cooking!

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