The best brunches California

Dawn Patrol offers a beautiful menu of breakfasts and sandwiches, mostly from organic and home-made products. Inside, a colourful decoration in surfer mode, and outside, on the large white terrace, you would think in Latin America. A good address in the centre for copious breakfasts. The most popular version: «Build Your Hash»: flat dish in different types and cooking of potatoes, meat, cheese and eggs.

This restaurant is a real institution at breakfast time. On weekdays and weekends, locals flock here to enjoy quality food made with fresh local products in a dynamic and relaxed atmosphere. The menu is original and changes often, but from pancakes with maple syrup to asparagus omelette with lemon zest, each plate is deliciously prepared. Let yourself be tempted by the house specialty: the cheese, bacon, poached egg and hollandaise sauce sandwich, a real delight!

Looking for a good breakfast or an American-style brunch? Look no further: Millie's Cafe is a reference in the field. If you want to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the place, ask to sit at the counter, opposite the kitchen, where the chefs are busy. Otherwise, the small adjacent dining room and the sidewalk terrace could not be nicer. However, you will have to wait in line, especially on weekends, starting at 10 am. A little tip: if you come alone, you'll have to go in front of everyone else.

Healthy, gourmet dishes: that's the challenge taken up by this excellent address, located in the heart of Laguna Beach. Take a seat at one of the tables on the small, flower-filled terrace for a tasty spinach, feta and roasted tomato omelette, avocado toast, a poached egg, fromage frais and avocado bowl, or delicious muffins, scones and cookies in a variety of flavors. Excellent value for money. The only drawback is the lack of an ocean view, generally sought after by daytime visitors.

While strolling along the Sunset Strip, west of West Hollywood, don't miss Dialog Cafe. This family-run business is part of the Third Wave Coffee movement, and it shows: the hot beverages are delicious. If there's a queue, the best thing to do is ask for a takeaway and get on with your walk. Otherwise, take the time to sit down and order one of the delicious sweet dishes, such as the healthy acai bowl with oatmeal, or the gourmet mini waffles.

Head to The Griddle for some of the most gargantuan breakfasts and brunches in Los Angeles. Eggs Benedict, pancakes and waffles; alongside these late-morning staples are more unusual dishes, such as scrambled eggs served with shrimp and pesto. If you're in the mood, be careful not to over-order: portions can easily be shared between two people. Also, note that the places are crowded on weekends: you may have to wait.

Cheeky's is the most popular breakfast and brunch spot in Palms Springs... So much so that it's rare to get there without being on the waiting list. If you come alone or with a friend, you may be lucky enough to get in front of the line, in case a spot opens up at the bar. The setting is not incredible, the room is quite noisy and the terrace is rather crowded, but the food is really good. On the menu: melting pancakes, mango waffles, huevos ranchos, quesadillas, salads, burgers, sandwiches, or fresh juices.

One of the city's most designer addresses. Black and white lines cross and uncross endlessly in this 1920s-style brasserie on the first floor of the Clift Royal Sonesta, named after the hotel's creator Frederick C. Clift. You can eat there at any time, but we recommend breakfast or brunch. Special mention for the cinnamon rolls, the Union Square sandwich, the California omelette and the eggs Benedict. A stylish way to start your day!

This institution opened in 1967 by a couple of locals serves typical breakfasts, which can be enjoyed outside or in a room with walls saturated with small frames organized around a surfboard. Besides pancakes, omelets, eggs Benedict, toast and egg and meat plates, there are the house specialties. The most popular, Michele - named after the owner, who is also the founders' daughter - is grilled chicken breast served with scrambled eggs, peppers and tomatoes.

Nestled on the north side of Main Street, near Pacific Coast Highway, this address lends itself particularly well to an early-morning breakfast, a brunch, or an early-afternoon sweet break. From traditional two eggs any style to Benedicts and omelettes, eggs come in all shapes and sizes. The Crema Cafe also offers a wide selection of pancakes, crepes and waffles, as well as viennoiseries on display. All in all, a friendly establishment with a shady terrace set away from the street.

Just a 10-minute drive west of the Joshua Tree Visitor Center, on the road leading to Pioneertown, this traditional diner serves hearty and tasty dishes. We particularly recommend it for breakfast: sit down with the locals and ask for the bacon and egg pancakes... Well done if you manage to finish! As well as the food, we're particularly taken with the decor: green banquettes and kitschy walls featuring pictures of kittens and flags.