The most important meal of the day doesn’t have to be a complicated affair. Grab a seat at one of these well-worn and dependable neighborhood eateries for morning fare that easily satisfies. From sunny-side-up eggs to thick slices of butter-streaked toast and griddled blueberry pancakes, here are the 22 best breakfast restaurants to check out in Los Angeles.

Bobby's Coffee Shop Open since 1949, this deep Valley coffee shop has been known for serving some of the best breakfasts in town. Decked out in classic diner fashion with metal-sided tables and red leather chairs and booths, the restaurant feels lived-in and welcoming. Regulars to this Woodland Hills institution go for the light and fluffy pancakes and the all-American breakfast with eggs, pancakes, hash browns, and hot links.

Rae's Restaurant Googie architecture is a beloved part of the Los Angeles landscape, and this Santa Monica greasy spoon is a perfect example of the style, with its midcentury signage, teensy red booths, and mint green and blue color scheme. Westsiders flock here for affordable waffles, hot cakes, omelets, and breakfast specials, like buttermilk biscuits with gravy. A post shared by Rae's Diner (@raesdinersm) Also featured in: 20 Classic Los Angeles Greasy Spoons Every Angeleno Should Try 13 Rib-Sticking, Down-Home Southern Comfort Breakfasts in Los Angeles Maxine’s Cafe It’s hard not to smile walking into the pink-and-blue-painted building occupied by Maxine’s Cafe.

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