Breakfast Restaurants in California

Our guide to breakfast restaurants in California

Breakfast and brunch spots range from classic diners and pancake houses to modern brunch cafes with creative menus, bottomless mimosas and long weekend waits. Most open early and close by mid-afternoon, which is the opposite rhythm to most restaurants.

Weekday mornings are calm and quick; weekend brunch between about 9 AM and 1 PM is peak time, and popular places often use a waitlist instead of reservations.

Opening hours

Based on 235 breakfast restaurants in California with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 97% are open on Sundays, 88% are open seven days a week and 22% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 71 menus from breakfast restaurants in California, the median item costs $11.75; half of all priced items fall between $5.99 and $17.00. The most common menu sections are Beverages, Salads, Sides, and Sandwiches.

Services

Of 514 breakfast restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 99% list “dine-in”, 99% list “good for kids”, 96% list “delivery”, 89% list “high chairs”, 87% list “accepts reservations”, and 84% list “kids' menu”.