Alcove Cafe
1929 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz,
323-644-0100
alcovecafe.com
The brick patio is a people-watching scene. The line is long for a reason–several, actually: crab cake or steak Benedict, oozing panini, Nutella crepes, and a protein packed power breakfast of egg whites and chicken breast. Too good for you? Try the breakfast cocktails next door at Big Bar.