The best top brunch spots with great food and atmosphere in DTLA — curated from over 200 LA restaurants.
4 picksDtla is one of LA's strongest brunch neighborhoods — the kind of place where Saturday morning starts with a wait and ends with a second cocktail. These 4 picks cover everything from full bottomless spreads to serious coffee and eggs-done-right spots. All come with TikTok previews so you can see the vibe before you commit to a 45-minute wait. Top picks: Wexler's Deli, Joyce, Manuela.
Downtown LA's restaurant scene has exploded in the last decade — the Arts District, Little Tokyo, and the Historic Core all have distinct dining identities worth exploring.
Grand Central Market's Jewish deli with house-cured lox and pastrami that proves scratch deli culture belongs in California
Must-try: Everything bagel with house-cured lox, Pastrami on rye, Smoked whitefish salad
📍 317 S Broadway (Grand Central Market), Los Angeles, CA 90013
Black-owned Southern elevated in DTLA — Michelin chef's soul food and oyster bar on Grand Ave
Must-try: Cornmeal Crusted Nashville Hot Catfish, Cast Iron Mac & Cheese, Edisto Island Cornbread
📍 770 S Grand Ave, Ste A, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Farm-to-table Southern California inside Hauser & Wirth's Arts District gallery campus
Must-try: Thick-cut pork chops, Popover Benedict (brunch), Chocolate layer cake
📍 907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Grand all-day DTLA patisserie with macarons, Italian mains, and weekend brunch for 300 people
Must-try: Macaron Tower, House Carbonara, Eggs Benedict (brunch)
📍 700 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Wexler's Deli is the one everyone keeps coming back to — consistently great food, a lively crowd, and a room that makes you feel like you're doing the weekend right.
Several spots on this list offer bottomless options — Manuela is a solid pick if that's what you're after. Check their current menu as offerings change seasonally.
Weekend brunch without a reservation is possible but expect a wait. Most of these spots take reservations — book a few days ahead for Saturday and Sunday. Weekdays are much easier to walk into.