439176 Fri Sep 07 14:40:06 -0700 2007 35 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2920844 I hope I am the only one in town that can't find an original, kick ass breakfast. San Diego has them, SF plenty, but LA is rampant with the same menu over and over in a different neighborhood. Help me out Hounds-Make me a believer! Fri Sep 07 14:40:06 -0700 2007 125536 luhkee 1 2920854 When it comes to breakfast, I'm usually fine with the same menu over and over as long as it's done well. But if you're talking about *original* breakfasts, you definitely need to check out Square One (savory) or Doughboy's (sweet). These places have breakfast menus of the type you're unlikely to see just about anywhere else on the planet. Fri Sep 07 14:44:12 -0700 2007 2920844 119202 nick_r 2 2921212 Nat's Early Bite in Van Nuys does breakfast well! Homemade jams, marmalade, salsas and fresh fruit on the waffles. Cucumber Boy and I have made Nat's 'our place' for breakfast! Fri Sep 07 16:43:03 -0700 2007 2920854 101560 CinnamonKitten 1 2920971 You MUST try the Gaffey Street Cafe in San Pedro! Just take the 110 South until it ends in San Pedro and turn left. The cafe is on the right. The food is all homemade and the prices are great with very generous portions. Fri Sep 07 15:19:28 -0700 2007 2920844 124701 Gingerleen 2 2920988 Preface: F-the pantry The Little Cafe in Tarzana Cheesecake Factory Sunday brunch, steak n eggs ONLY Fri Sep 07 15:25:09 -0700 2007 2920971 91179 ns1 2 2921554 Yes, Gaffey Street Diner is fantastic for breakfast. Especially like the biscuits & gravy and pancakes there Fri Sep 07 19:12:24 -0700 2007 2920971 14558 Ernie 3 2926867 I would stay away from the Country Fried Steak, tho. Next time I am in the area, I think I will try the Eggs Benedict. Mon Sep 10 10:05:47 -0700 2007 2921554 12400 WildSwede 1 2921032 Inn of The Seventh Ray's brunch buffet John O Groats Square One Aroma Cafe in Encino Sunday Brunch at the Universal Hilton Congee from san gabriel Fri Sep 07 15:41:49 -0700 2007 2920844 11201 Diana 1 2921331 Here are some Valley picks - I can't drag myself over the hill that early on a weekend morning: Jumping Java in Studio City - great unique omelettes and pancakes larger than your head. Aroma on Tujunga in Studio City - nice garden atmosphere, hearty breakfasts with really fresh fruit. Caioti Pizza - surprisingly they have a decent spread for an Italian restaurant, and substitute complimentary mini cinnamon rolls for their signature nighttime garlic rolls. And actually, one 3rd street recommendation: The Little Next Door. They have a lovely selection of warm quiches and pastries, along with lavender and herbal infused champagne as an alternative to mimosas. Fri Sep 07 17:26:50 -0700 2007 2920844 124920 thegingerbreadgirl 1 2921438 You can get a darn tasty breakfast by wandering around most of the farmer's markets early in the morn. Or even in the late morning. Fri Sep 07 18:11:57 -0700 2007 2920844 11201 Diana 1 2921468 The Peach Cafe in Monrovia does great breakfast, and on the weekends they do some awesome special breakfast/brunch items. The Peach Cafe Benedict is definitely worth a try. Fri Sep 07 18:28:15 -0700 2007 2920844 123676 Velvet Elvis 2 2925115 dingdingdingdingding!!! that cheese sauce~ Sun Sep 09 16:54:20 -0700 2007 2921468 117006 doubleflavor 3 2925143 They serve cheese sauce on their benedict? Sun Sep 09 17:05:07 -0700 2007 2925115 108169 Servorg 4 2925689 Yes. It isn't a true benedict, but rather their own version of it. it is a maple bacon waffle with two slices of ham, two fried eggs and cheese sauce. not traditional, but good. Sun Sep 09 21:12:57 -0700 2007 2925143 123676 Velvet Elvis 2 2926872 Agreed. I LOVE their Monte Cristo. It is on a croissant, but they only grill the cut sides of it, not the top. Very lovely. Mon Sep 10 10:06:36 -0700 2007 2921468 12400 WildSwede 1 2921545 Assuming you mean American/European style breakfast. In the Pasadena area Dish (La Canada) Le Roys (Monrovia) Marston's (Pasadena) Julienne (San Marino) Camillo's (Silver Lake) There's of course dim sum but that a whole other beast i won't get into in this post. Give us a little example of what you're looking for in breakfast and we might be able to home in on your tastes and give better options. Two others places i haven't been first hand but i heard are good are madame Matisse and the Alcove. Fri Sep 07 19:08:42 -0700 2007 2920844 108816 Mando 2 2921831 I second the Dish recommendation. Their buckwheat pancakes were especially delicious, and their restaurant had this retro American vibe to it. Fun for weekend breakfast (and I guess weekdays, too). I've heard decent things about Auntie Em's, though I haven't had it myself. I liked their cupcakes though. Fri Sep 07 22:00:09 -0700 2007 2921545 68577 acidspit 2 2926878 Yes! Camillo's is great - eggs benedict!! YUM! Marstons and Le Roys, definitely. Want the best Chilaquiles? Try El Matador on Irwindale (just north of Arrow Hwy) in Irwindale. SO GOOD! I also like the breakfasts at The Reyn on North Lake in Pasadena. Andy's also has good general breakfasts (on Colorado before Hill). Mon Sep 10 10:08:29 -0700 2007 2921545 12400 WildSwede 2 2926936 I finally tried Marston's recently after reading so many positive reviews on this board and was not impressed. Service was terrible and food was just OK, definitely not up to the hype it gets here. Mon Sep 10 10:23:28 -0700 2007 2921545 14558 Ernie 1 2921563 Here are two more: Grub (in Hollywood) Quality (you will see regulars there) BLD (for a more upscale morning meal) I feel we have a great variety of breakfast places. Hope you have fun discoverig them. Fri Sep 07 19:18:51 -0700 2007 2920844 106276 wass 1 2921818 Chinese breakfast (no NOT dim sum!): Yung Ho Tou Chiang, on the corner of New and Valley in San Gabriel Valley. The Chinese version of a greasy Denny's Grand Slam (except much fresher and tastier, IMHO)... Get the cruellers (yeo-tiao) and thin bread (sow-bing) with fresh soy milk (tou chiang)... Yung Ho Tou Chiang 533 W. Valley Bl. San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 570-0860 Fri Sep 07 21:51:38 -0700 2007 2920844 11933 J.L. 2 2921846 Ever since the original owner sold the place (due to a health condition), Yung Ho Tou Chiang has taken a precipitous fall in quality. Fri Sep 07 22:07:39 -0700 2007 2921818 11583 ipsedixit 1 2922069 Auntie Em's in Eagle Rock, it's not as far as it sounds. I don't get Sguare One. Bad service, average atmosphere at best and pretty bland standard breakfast fare. Sat Sep 08 05:16:06 -0700 2007 2920844 13554 cls 2 2927439 Was that the same Square One we went to? The one with the brisk, friendly service and the food to die for? And the interesting parade of passing Hubbardites? Even our one sadly hungover companion enjoyed everything as much as she possibly could... Auntie Em's is really good, too, though especially at breakfast I much prefer to just sit there and let someone else take my order. At least Auntie Em's doesn't make you schlep your own... Mon Sep 10 12:11:42 -0700 2007 2922069 11478 Will Owen 1 2922415 In "The OC" it's Plum's on 17th st in Costa Mesa. Sat Sep 08 09:10:57 -0700 2007 2920844 85849 thebaron 2 2925264 Agreed. Pacific Northwest, and that Dutch Baby! I went to Hugo's (Studio City?) and enjoyed that as well...but I'm a sucker for a good tea selection. Sun Sep 09 17:59:29 -0700 2007 2922415 42707 brekkie_fan 1 2922966 Phillipe's if a good brekker spot Sat Sep 08 14:17:55 -0700 2007 2920844 11201 Diana 1 2923671 The Griddle Cafe on Sunset in Hollywood. Known for their pancakes but I love their egg dishes. And the French Press coffee is amazing. Sat Sep 08 22:02:04 -0700 2007 2920844 125594 profberta 2 2924882 Auntie Em's in Eagle Rock Marstons in Pasadena Sun Sep 09 14:57:22 -0700 2007 2923671 21497 sambrown3 1 2924973 Places I eat breakfast by choice in the South Bay: Uncle Bill's, Manhattan Beach Original Pancake House, Torrance/Redondo Beach Wendy's (not chain), El Segundo Sun Sep 09 15:46:52 -0700 2007 2920844 59967 Tony Miller 1 2925394 Second the recs for Griddle Cafe, Doughboy's, and Quality. More than Waffles in the valley. Coral Tree Cafe for choc chip pancakes John O'Groats for buckwheat pancakes A Votre Sante for healthier fare Gardens at Four Seasons for lemon ricotta pancakes Hugo's for interesting omelettes and pasta and veggie things Newsroom Cafe Ed's Coffee Shop on Robertson does some good solid fare For something different, head to Pepy's Galley, Teresita's, Tonny's, or Chulada Grill for a mexican breakfast Sun Sep 09 18:54:54 -0700 2007 2920844 15572 Emme 2 2925442 Tokyo 777 in Culver City The Pantry Uncle Bills Local Yolk Any Greasy Greek Place Like Fantastic Cafe Phannys Sun Sep 09 19:17:22 -0700 2007 2925394 97161 Foodandwine 1 2925466 Hugo's (Studio City, Hollywood), Jinky's (Sherman Oaks, SM,Hollywood), CiCi's (Tarzana), John O'Groats (Westside), Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles (Hollywood), Back On The Beach (PCH - Food's okay but the location can't be beat)... Sun Sep 09 19:26:32 -0700 2007 2920844 123262 CynGriff 1 2925707 another vote for hugo's. http://www.hugosrestaurant.com/menu-breakfast.html you might also want to try jinky's...the sheer volume of options on their menu pretty much ensures that you'll be able to find something atypical/unique... http://www.jinkys.com/breakfast.html Sun Sep 09 21:24:54 -0700 2007 2920844 103920 goodhealthgourmet 1 2925816 I just had breakfast at Cafe Flore on Sunset in Silverlake. I'm not vegan but it was wonderful. I have eaten other meals there and the The Salad is delicious but as far a breakfast goes, the buckwheat pancakes are thin and light, mine had blueberries in them. Sun Sep 09 23:15:22 -0700 2007 2920844 51098 lesupersteph 1 2927231 Just in case you find yourself down in San Juan Capistrano craving breakfast one day then head directly to Mollies. Great food, huge portions, reasonable prices, friendly people. Mollies Famous Cafe 32033 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 949-240-9261 Mon Sep 10 11:25:14 -0700 2007 2920844 108169 Servorg