June 21, 2026
Black Brunch in Los Angeles: The Spots to Know (2026)
From DTLA soul food to Sunset rooftop day parties, here are the Black-owned and Black-hosted brunches worth your Sunday in LA.
By Jelani Grant, West Coast Correspondent
LA brunch isn't one thing. Downtown has soul food with a live DJ. The Slauson and Crenshaw corridor keeps it grown and sexy. Up on Sunset, the rooftops turn brunch into a day party. Here are the spots to know.
Fixins Soul Kitchen — DTLA
Sunday soul-food brunch at Kevin Johnson's Black-owned restaurant on W Olympic Blvd. Expect a live DJ and gospel music with your plate. It's the classic version of a Sunday out downtown.
The District by GS — Slauson
First-Sunday grown and sexy brunch at Black-owned The District by Gina Stovall on W Slauson Ave. Free mimosas run 11am to 3pm, with live music to match. Mark the first Sunday of the month.
Afrobeats Brunch & Bubbles — Sunset
LA's weekly Sunday Afrobeats brunch on the Sunset Rooftop at 6099 Sunset Blvd. Music, mimosas, food, hookah, and full day-party energy. It's 21+.
Auntie Jamz Brunch — DTLA
Rooftop brunch from the DJ collective Auntie Jamz at LOST Rooftop on S Spring St. They spin R&B, hip-hop, and Afrobeats. Come for the music as much as the food.
Deep House Brunch DTLA — Downtown LA
A monthly Sunday brunch built around Deep, Soulful, and Jackin House, curated by Black DJs. The venue rotates around Downtown, so check before you go. One for the house heads.
Amapiano n Brunch LA — venue varies
An Amapiano-focused brunch celebrating South African house music and Black diasporic culture. Venue varies, so confirm the location ahead of time.
Black Gurl Brunch Club — Wilshire
An R&B day party at Gritz N' Wafflez on Wilshire Blvd, celebrating Black excellence and Black Pride. Hosted by Ms Diva.
Familiar Faces Day Party — Downtown Arts District
A day party at 8th and Santa Fe celebrating Black creativity and community. DJs, photo activations, and food trucks. More block-party than sit-down, and that's the point.
The Serving Spoon — Inglewood
An Inglewood institution since 1983, and Black-, woman-, and veteran-owned. Founder Harold Sparks left GM to open it; his grandkids run it now. Breakfast and brunch daily until 2pm — catfish and grits, omelettes, salmon croquettes. Get there early on weekends; the line is real.
Two Hommés — Inglewood
An Afro-centric, West African-Californian kitchen on N La Brea from chefs Abdoulaye Balde and Marcus Yaw Johnson. Sunday brunch runs 10am to 3pm, built around jollof platters with catfish or chicken and sweet plantains. Reservations go fast, so book ahead.
That's the shortlist — soul food, house sets, and rooftops covering most of the city. Days and venues shift, especially the rotating parties, so confirm before you head out.
Browse every Black brunch in Los Angeles on the LA brunch page — and if you host one, list it free.