Venice's Best Brunch

Brunch in Venice is a contact sport—the beach crowds, the Boardwalk chaos, the parking. So you need a plan, and we’ve done the legwork.

Our list spans a vegan spot where the chik’n will fool your carnivore friends to a coffee stand so tiny you’ll sip your Italian espresso while leaning on a fence post. We tasted the life-changing roasted potatoes at Cafe Laurent and the fish tacos at Clutch, and we’re not the same.

Consider this your cheat sheet. Go get the good table first.

Great White

Highlights
Delicious fries and sandwiches
Beautiful, spacious interior
Friendly, attentive staff
Fresh, tasty swim club
Convenient beach proximity

You walk into Great White and immediately feel the space. It's beautiful, airy, and somehow both grand and comfortable. The fries are delicious; the sandwiches even better. You'll want to order the swim club just to taste something fresh and light. The staff is friendly and attentive without hovering. Beach proximity? You can practically smell the salt. It's the kind of place where you linger longer than planned. That's a compliment. A solid start to any brunch crawl.

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Cafe Gratitude

Highlights
Chik'n & waffles surprisingly authentic
Steak sandwich packed with flavor
Attentive service throughout the meal
Gut-healing menu with mini quiches
Cinnamon-spiced Alma latte shines

Cafe Gratitude pulls off a trick. The chik'n & waffles taste surprisingly authentic. You'll forget it's plant-based. The steak sandwich packs serious flavor, and the mini quiches feel gut-healing. Service stays attentive from start to finish. The Alma latte with cinnamon spice shines. It warms you from the inside. You might not believe a vegan spot can satisfy a carnivore. Try it. You'll be wrong. That's the point. Their menu is a quiet rebellion against bland eating. You'll leave full, confused, and delighted.

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Simpang Venice

Highlights
Street Food Adventure impresses
Flavorful, perfectly spiced dishes
Fast, friendly service
Cozy interior, mellow music
Consistent Indonesian-inspired flavors

Simpang Venice brings the heat. The Street Food Adventure impresses with layers of flavor. Every dish arrives perfectly spiced. Not too much, not too little. Just right. Service is fast and friendly, which matters when you're hungry. The interior feels cozy; the music mellow. It's consistent. The Indonesian-inspired flavors hit every time. You'll find yourself planning the next visit before you finish. That's the mark of a good brunch spot. Simple. Honest. Delicious.

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Beach and Brew Venice

Highlights
Burger and fries perfection
Happy hour drink selection
Chicken teriyaki tacos wow
Crispy, well-seasoned sides

Beach and Brew Venice does simple right. The burger and fries are perfection. You won't overthink it. The happy hour drink selection helps. Chicken teriyaki tacos? Wow. They steal the show. Sides come crispy and well-seasoned. You could stop at any item, but you won't. The vibe is relaxed, beach-adjacent. You'll feel at home. It's the kind of place that rewards a lazy afternoon. Order everything. Share. Or don't. No judgment here. Just good food and cold drinks.

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Si! Mon

Highlights
Sweet Corn shines bright
Banana chips beat corn
Ceviche packs spicy punch
Two-minute beach access
Vibrant, three-zone vibe

Si! Mon surprises at every turn. The sweet corn shines bright. Then you try the banana chips. They're even better. It's a bold claim. You'll understand. The ceviche packs a spicy punch. It wakes up your whole mouth. Two-minute beach access means you can hop between sand and table. The three-zone vibe keeps things interesting. You'll find your corner. The energy is vibrant. You'll feel the ocean breeze. This place knows what it's doing. Go early. Stay late. Repeat.

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Cafe Laurent

Highlights
Life-changing roasted potatoes
Dreamy croissant breakfast sandwich
Perfectly poached eggs Benedict
Charming farmers market vibe
Friendly, relaxed service

Cafe Laurent changes lives. Specifically, their roasted potatoes. You'll dream about them. The croissant breakfast sandwich is equally dreamy. Flaky, buttery, perfect. The eggs Benedict come with perfectly poached eggs. You'll swoon. The farmers market charm adds to the experience. Service is friendly and relaxed. You never feel rushed. It's a brunch that feels like a warm hug. You'll want to bring friends. You'll want to keep it a secret. The potatoes make it impossible. Tell everyone. They'll thank you.

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The Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen

Highlights
Beach-adjacent good vibes
Veggie burger substitutes available
Great service and ambience
Tasty fries worth ordering

The Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen nails the vibe. Beach-adjacent good vibes flow through every table. You'll want the veggie burger. They have substitutes available. That's thoughtful. The service is great, and the ambience matches. Tasty fries come worth ordering. You'll munch while watching the crowd. It's simple. It's effective. You'll leave with sand in your shoes and a smile. That's not a bad trade. This place gets it. No fuss. Just good food and a great setting. Perfect for a casual brunch.

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Venice Beach Club

Highlights
Lively beachfront atmosphere
Perfect people-watching spot
Avocado toast worth returning
Refreshing coconut and tea
Strong Caesar salad game

Venice Beach Club delivers a lively beachfront atmosphere. You'll find the perfect people-watching spot. It's entertainment included. The avocado toast? Worth returning for. Seriously. You'll crave it later. The coconut and tea refresh. The Caesar salad has strong game. You won't expect it, but you'll appreciate it. The energy keeps you awake. The food keeps you full. This is brunch as a spectator sport. You'll stay longer than you planned. You'll leave happier. That's the goal. Success achieved.

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Variable Cafe

Highlights
Flavorful vegan eats, friendly service
Tofu skewers are standout
Crispy West Coast Shrimp
Spicy, filling N Seoul Bowl
Top-notch service, great vibe

Variable Cafe does vegan right. The tofu skewers are a standout. You'll wonder why more places can't do this. The West Coast Shrimp comes crispy. It satisfies. The N Seoul Bowl is spicy and filling. You'll feel the heat. Service stays top-notch throughout. The vibe is welcoming. You'll feel taken care of. You won't miss the meat. That's a statement. This cafe proves plant-based can be exciting. Order boldly. You'll be rewarded. Simple food, big flavors. You'll be back.

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Menotti's Coffee Stop

Highlights
Coffee is an experience
Seven years of consistency
Pear cake and cookies
Italian-note espresso
Worth the return trip

Menotti's Coffee Stop turns coffee into an experience. Seven years of consistency shows. You'll taste the Italian notes in every espresso. It's smooth, rich, and honest. Pair it with pear cake. Or cookies. Both work. You'll find yourself planning a return trip before you leave. That's the power of a good cup. The place is small, but that's part of its charm. You'll stand, sip, and watch Venice wake up. It's a ritual. It's worth it. Go. Wait in line. You won't regret it.

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LA PUREPECHA COCINA MEXICANA

Highlights
Torta deserves regular menu
Big portions, fresh juice
Complimentary chips and salsa
Quick bite, kind owner

LA PUREPECHA COCINA MEXICANA serves a torta that deserves a regular menu spot. It's that good. Portions come big, and the fresh juice hits the spot. You'll get complimentary chips and salsa. A nice touch. The owner is kind. Service is quick. You'll be in and out if you want, but you'll want to stay. The flavors are genuine. No fuss. Just solid Mexican food. You'll leave full and satisfied. This is the kind of spot you stumble upon and never forget. Lucky you.

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Clutch

Highlights
Fish tacos lived up
Fresh, perfectly seasoned fish
Homemade-tasting horchata
Super nice, fast service
Simple order done well

Clutch keeps it simple. The fish tacos lived up to the hype. Fresh, perfectly seasoned fish. You'll taste the care. The horchata tastes homemade. It probably is. You'll appreciate that. Service is super nice and fast. You won't wait long. This is a simple order done well. That's rare. You'll see why locals love it. You'll become one of them. Order the tacos. Drink the horchata. Repeat. This place proves that sometimes, less is more. You'll leave already planning your next visit.

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