Classic Googie diner near LAX, a time capsule of 1950s design with its angled rock roof and red leather booths. The kitchen serves an all-day breakfast of Southern staples: fried chicken, waffles, and fresh buttermilk biscuits.
Polished revival of the American diner drawing Larchmont Village crowds before the doors even unlock. The payoff is Nancy Silverton’s pillowy waffles and soft scrambled eggs served in a warm, nostalgic dining room.
Ghost kitchen pickup window turning out breakfast burritos on Santa Monica Boulevard. Soft-scrambled eggs and crispy tots fill grilled tortillas, best eaten with honey chipotle aioli at the simple outdoor tables.
Ranch-to-table brunch spot where house-made bacon and sausages are serious business. But the main event is the Oatmeal Griddle Cakes – a family recipe with crispy edges, served simply with maple butter.
Cash-only Thai diner in a motel lot, serving Bangkok-style breakfasts of rice porridge and fried crullers. The TVs are tuned to Thai newscasts, and a second clock on the wall is always set to Bangkok time.
Century-old counter spot serving beef, lamb, and turkey French dip sandwiches on soft rolls with sharp house mustard. Sawdust floors and communal tables set a no-frills scene just north of Union Station.
Michelin-recognized seafood counter operating from a takeout window inside an upscale market. The fried fish sandwich is the main event – beer-battered bass, American cheese, and kewpie mayo on a potato bun.
