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EXPLORE L.A. | | | | | | | 6254 Wilshire Blvd
West Los Angeles,
CA
90048
323-936-5213 | | | | | Description: WILSHIRE. This hip spot delights patrons with hot, fresh poppyseed muffins and Wilshire's tastiest coffee. Folks frequently stop in for an early morning caffeine fix or for a post-show pick-me-up. Homemade pastries are certain to please your sweet tooth any time of day or night, and fabulous brunch and breakfast fare have folks returning again and again.
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| 1802 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
310-451-9562 | | | | | Description: SANTA MONICA. This reinvigorated 1920s coffee shop is a frequent morning hangout for area tourists, as well as for locals who know to snag a seat on the patio. A major draw is Cora's superb, if expensive, coffee Illy is the brand of choice. If you're in the market for sustenance too, wonderful morning eats include extremely popular orange and blueberry pancakes, omelets, frittatas, and oatmeal. Lunch brings chicken arugula salad, polenta, and a Kobe beef burger. Great for a drink and snack or for something more substantial.
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| 10516 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90064
310-204-0692 | | | | | Description: BEVERLY HILLS. This cottage-style eatery in Rancho Park offers an array of breakfast treats, from traditional to downright unique. Delicious options include oatmeal, pancakes, and biscuits, plus some unusual, delicious egg-and-potato dishes. Don't let the wait deter you from coming, and if you're alone, claim a seat at the counter. Near Rancho Park Golf Course.
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| 9630 Little Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
310-859-1100 | | | | | Description: BEVERLY HILLS. French for "Daily Bread," this café and bakery features warm, inviting European ambience and is a favorite haunt of models and celebrities. Even so, the establishment is not out to set trends or attract a fashionable crowd; rather, its main goal is to provide scrumptious, open-face sandwiches fashioned of items like smoked salmon, duck pâté, and fresh breads. After you've indulged in them, give yourself over to the cafe's delicious cakes, pastries, and baked goods too. A communal table is available, as are individual perches.
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| 151 E Walnut St
Pasadena,
CA
91103
626-796-2459 | | | | | Description: PASADENA. This cottage-like eatery offers the best breakfast and brunch options in the Pasadena area. Delight in sourdough French toast rolled in corn flakes, spinach-and-bacon omelets, macadamia-nut pancakes, and chicken-cilantro sausage, while taking comfort in the pleasant Western-themed decor and in the friendly service. There may be a wait on weekends, but the rewards are handsome.
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| 519 S Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90036
323-938-8800 | | | | | Description: WILSHIRE. Offering everything from pies to turnovers, Mäni's satisfies your sweet tooth in an especially delightful way. They don't use sugar, preservatives, or artificial additives in any of their recipes, so binge without guilt on goodies like three-layered chocolate-raspberry cake, chocolate truffles, and peach pie. Mäni's is also a great breakfast stop and offers a nice selection of bagels, muffins, omelets, waffles, and scrambles. Later in the day, take advantage of salads, sandwiches, burgers, and soups.
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| 7916 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood,
CA
90046
323-874-0377 | | | | | Description: HOLLYWOOD. Regulars at The Griddle Cafe are used to long lines and a distinct lack of atmosphere, but with delights like chili and cheese omelets or "Apple Cobbler" French toast in mind, patrons wait contentedly for tables. Portions are truly enormous, so think twice before ordering platters like a strawberries-and-cream waffle (topped with sour cream) or the Caballero eggs, cheese, potatoes, chiles, and chicken chorizo stuffed in a huge tortilla. With delicious food and a menu with a sense of humor, this local standby is worth the wait.
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| 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave
Pasadena,
CA
91106
626-577-2867 | | | | | Description: PASADENA. The Terrace offers classic dining without the stuffiness that can plague luxury resorts it's just what you'd expect of a Ritz-Carlton. Fine dining is available all day, and Sunday brunch is widely popular. The dinner menu includes cold and hot appetizers, a wealth of soups and salads, and mouthwatering entrees. To make a tantalizing situation even worse, homemade desserts run the gamut from healthy to sinful. The wine list, the impeccable service, and the lovely setting are first-class, making for a truly unforgettable experience.
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| Uncle Bill's Pancake House1305 Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach,
CA
90266
310-545-5177 | | | | | Description: MANHATTAN BEACH. Pancakes are the morning specialty at this surfers' hangout, and they come in enough varieties to please even the pickiest of morning eaters. From relatively tame multigrain and buckwheat to blueberry, strawberry, and pineapple, your cakes arrive with a choice of accompanying eggs and breakfast meats. Try the pancake sandwich, a hefty affair consisting of two buttermilk pancakes, two eggs, and bacon or sausage. Those wanting something on the sweet side can choose from an assortment of muffins or decadent chocolate chip pancakes.
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| 1929 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90027
323-644-0100 | | | | | Description: EAST HOLLYWOOD. This cozy corner hangout features extensive outdoor seating, shaded by umbrellas, as well as a pleasant, if cramped, indoor space. While the cafe serves three meals a day, there's always a rush on desserts and pastries, thanks to creations like brown butter berry tarts and praline fudge bars with homemade vanilla caramel. Alcove's take on the moon pie is an extravagant one two chocolate chip cookies encase made-from-scratch marshmallow, and the whole is dipped in chocolate and hand-decorated. Layer cakes, bundt cakes, pies, and loaves of bread are also available. N.B. Alcove begins serving food an hour after opening times.
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