Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Three Boys Diner
diner · coffee-shop · Los Angeles
classic diner energy with real pastries and coffee that doesn't taste like regret.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
16 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:00 — 15:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(90)1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Warningsmall sample size, so take the hype with a grain of salt.
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Rank 2.
Nick's Cafe
cafe · diner · Los Angeles
no-frills breakfast done right—solid coffee, solid food, zero pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 06:00 — 14:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(1.9k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Parakeet Cafe - Beverly Hills
breakfast · brunch · Beverly Hills
beverly hills brunch without the insufferable markup; actually knows what it's doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
21 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:00 — 19:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(212)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Blu Jam Cafe
cafe · brunch · Los Angeles
european-leaning brunch that doesn't phone it in; solid all-around execution.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
13 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:30 — 14:00G4.4TYMSStill tasting
Google4.4(2.3k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Vees Cafe
brunch · sandwich-shop · Los Angeles
decent sandwich and salad game if you're in the neighborhood.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:45 — 15:00G4.2TYMSStill tasting
Google4.2(97)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
The L.A. Cafe
cafe · breakfast · Los Angeles
vegan-friendly without being preachy; breakfast that actually tastes like something.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
9 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 08:00 — 00:00G4.3TYMSStill tasting
Google4.3(2.3k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Lola café
cafe · coffee-stand · Los Angeles
JBF · Best Chef: New York '25NYT 100
nyt and james beard noticed for a reason—wine, pastries, and brunch that earn the attention.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
13 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 15:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(244)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker
californian · brunch · West Hollywood
the name's a mouthful but the execution is clean—californian breakfast with actual technique.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
17 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 17:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(4.8k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Homegirl Café
cafe · brunch · Los Angeles
mission-driven cafe that doesn't sacrifice quality for the cause; real pastries, real coffee.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:00 — 14:30G4.7TY4.4MS
Google4.7(621)Yelp4.4(852)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Alcove
cafe · breakfast · Los Angeles
understated bakery-cafe hybrid; does breakfast and pastries without overthinking it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 22:00G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(2.1k)1/ 3 sources
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Three Boys Diner

Nick's Cafe

Parakeet Cafe - Beverly Hills

Blu Jam Cafe

Vees Cafe

The L.A. Cafe

Lola café

The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker

Homegirl Café

Alcove