After a night of champagne toasts and countdowns, there’s no better way to welcome January 1st than with a restorative New Year’s Day brunch. Whether you’re craving something carb-loaded or just looking for the perfect patio to linger over mimosas, L.A. has you covered. From Venice to the Valley, here are the best places to ring in the first meal of 2026.
Great White
Location(s): Venice, Larchmont, West Hollywood
Inspired by the laid-back beach cafés of Australia, Great White is a perennial favorite for New Year’s Day brunch. Their menu hits all the right notes—from a stellar avocado toast and hearty breakfast burrito to a wood-fired pizza and fruit-topped hotcakes. Bonus: all three locations offer the same breezy charm, no matter where you wake up.
Baltaire
Location: Brentwood
If your New Year’s resolution was to brunch harder, Baltaire is your move. This elegant Brentwood steakhouse offers king crab deviled eggs, lobster omelets, and a Prosecco-powered Bloody Mary cart that rolls right up to your table. Expect sleek vibes, a DJ spinning lo-fi beats, and just enough indulgence to say goodbye to 2025 in style.
Daisy Margarita Bar
Location: Sherman Oaks
Valley brunchers, rejoice. Daisy brings vibrant Mexican flavors to brunch with dishes like hoja santa biscuit sandwiches, salsa verde margaritas, pescabirria tacos, and fluffy pan dulce. It’s bold, it’s beautiful, and it’s one of the best New Year’s Day brunch spots if you’re looking to kick off the year with something memorable (and maybe a little spicy).
Superfine Playa
Location: Playa Vista
Don’t let the strip mall setting fool you—Superfine Playa delivers a thoughtful, craveable brunch menu. Lemon ricotta pancakes, hangover pizza, and the Superfine Benny (on house-made milk toast) are just the beginning. It’s one of the Westside’s best-kept secrets for a satisfying start to the new year.
Court Cafe
Location: Westchester
Brunch meets soul food at this walk-in-only hotspot near LAX. Lobster and waffles, red velvet pancakes, taco omelets, and mimosa flights keep things festive. Be prepared to wait, but trust—it’s worth it, especially if you need something comforting after a long night out.
Pann’s Restaurant
Location: Inglewood
This Googie-style diner has been an L.A. icon since 1958 and serves the kind of no-frills, feel-good brunch that hits the spot on New Year’s Day. Whether you go for chicken and waffles, a patty melt, or a classic breakfast combo, Pann’s is a nostalgic way to ring in the new year.
Mr. T
Location: Hollywood
French decadence meets L.A. cool at Mr. T, where brunch means smoked salmon tartines, gourmet burgers, and pastries by world-renowned pastry chef François Daubinet. Outdoor seating and a champagne-forward drinks list make this an elegant choice for easing into 2026.
Vicky’s All Day
Location: West Adams
This stylish all-day eatery leans into comfort food with serious flair. Highlights include their signature smoked pastrami breakfast, chilaquiles, and crispy potatoes. It’s casual enough to roll in with friends, yet upscale enough to feel like you’re celebrating the start of something good.
RYLA
Location: Hermosa Beach
If your ideal New Year’s Day involves an ocean breeze and a soufflé pancake, head to RYLA. This Hermosa Beach gem adds Asian influences to classic brunch dishes—think pork belly eggs Benedict, egg-topped fried rice, and yuzu butter ramen. It’s cozy, creative, and close to the sand.
Botanica
Location: Silver Lake
Botanica’s colorful patio and feel-good food make it a Silver Lake favorite year-round, but it’s especially ideal for a fresh start to the year. Their brunch features turmeric eggs, farm-fresh mezze, beet salads, and a coconut “Cake for Breakfast” that’s pure joy on a plate.