Best Trendy Table Hotspots Breakfast Restaurants in Downtown LA
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Girl & The Goat
Destination New American small plates with fearless, global flavor.
Essential Picks
9.1
Stephanie Izard’s Arts District outpost runs on bold, globally roaming small plates delivered with polish and momentum. The room is high-energy and design-forward, and the kitchen’s sweet spot is layered, punchy flavors meant to be shared. A destination-level New American anchor for Downtown nights and Sunday brunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Goat curry, Sticky glazed pork shank, Grilled corn with seasonal toppings
What Makes it Special: Destination New American small plates with fearless, global flavor.
Notable Picks
#2
Perch LA
8.6
A French-inspired rooftop bistro that pairs skyline drama with approachable brasserie staples. The kitchen leans classic—steak frites, mussels, roast chicken—executed reliably at high volume, while the real draw is the terrace energy and panoramic DTLA views. Come for golden-hour cocktails and stay for a lively, view-forward dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, Moules frites, Duck confit
What Makes it Special: Rooftop French bistro dining with one of DTLA’s best views.
Worthy Picks
#3
Café 2001
7.7
A Japanese-European all-day café from a Chez Panisse and St. John alum running a precise pastry program—canelés, tarts, and a pork katsu sandwich that reflects fine-dining technique in a casual format. The hushed Arts District space behind Yess operates more like a neighborhood salon than a typical café, pivoting to a wine bar on weekends. The polarized review profile (62% five-star, 24% one-star) signals a place that delivers when it connects but loses some visitors entirely—go expecting high craft with uneven execution odds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Katsu Sandwich, Smoked Trout with Hashbrowns and Huckleberry Jam, Passion Fruit Tart
What Makes it Special: Japanese-European all-day café from a Chez Panisse and St. John alum, tucked behind Yess in the Arts District with an exacting pastry program and weekend wine bar pivot.