Best Brunch Bliss Spots Restaurants in Chinatown
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Nick's Cafe
Cash-only diner operating since 1948 with counter-seat-only breakfast that draws Dodger Stadium crowds and Chinatown locals alike
Worthy Picks
#1
Nick's Cafe
7.9
A cash-only, counter-seat-only breakfast spot that has held down the same corner of Chinatown since 1948, running a tight menu of diner staples like chilaquiles and biscuits and gravy that keep regulars rotating through the stools. It fills a specific role in the LA morning circuit—pre-Dodger game fuel, weekday solo breakfasts, weekend brunch for those willing to circle the block for parking. The format is no-frills by design; you sit at the counter, order fast, and eat well for cheap.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggs Benedict, Chilaquiles, French Toast
What Makes it Special: Cash-only diner operating since 1948 with counter-seat-only breakfast that draws Dodger Stadium crowds and Chinatown locals alike
7.9
A daytime dim sum and Cantonese seafood hall where rolling carts meet live-tank classics. The draw is traditional execution and a steady local crowd, especially on weekends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow), Roast Duck, Ginger-Scallion Fish
What Makes it Special: Traditional dim sum carts plus Cantonese seafood staples.
#3
Café Tondo
7.7
A Mexico City-inspired all-day café in Chinatown where masa-forward breakfasts and tortas share the stage with easygoing evening plates. The design-heavy space draws a mixed crowd, but pricing stays accessible for the neighborhood. A good pick when you want Mexican flavors in a café format.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles, Masa Pancakes, Milanesa Torta
What Makes it Special: CDMX café energy with masa-centric comfort dishes all day.
7.6
A small, early-opening Olvera Street counter spot best known for menudo and breakfast-leaning Mexican comfort. Low-key and affordable, it’s a reliable stop for a warm bowl and a stack of tortillas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Menudo, Al pastor torta, Chicken flautas
What Makes it Special: One of the few Olvera spots doing legit breakfast and menudo daily.