Grub

by Emily

Since the majority of people in L.A. roll out of bed at around noon on the weekend, it’s an ideal time to take advantage of the lack of traffic on the road (and in the restaurants). Grub is one of my favorite spots for brunch and is completely worth the trek over to Hollywood. With indoor seating that feels like your grandma’s kitchen and waitresses that call you “Doll” and “Sugar,” it’s a true comfort on an early Sunday morning.

{Each table is given their own bowl of cereal to munch on before breakfast arrives.}

{Ivy-covered awning}

{Egg sandwich on a toasted croissant with dill butter, scrambled eggs and bacon}

{It was too chilly to eat outside, but I love the picnic-esque feel}

{French toast made with cinnamon vanilla batter}

113 comments

1 Katrine { 03.04.10 at 1:05 am }: Looks so idyllic and the food looks very tasty! Love the last picture
2 Annabel { 03.04.10 at 1:14 am }: mm i should venture up there someday. after i try orochon ramen first, heh.
3 Maria@chicisimo { 03.04.10 at 1:16 am }: For sure this is a great place and a great breakfast!! I take note of the info !!
xoxo
4 Sophia { 03.04.10 at 1:16 am }: Love the blog–Grub looks ahmaz. You should come by Royal/T Cafe in Culver City sometime. Our Brioche French Toast is fabulous with a pot of tea served by our maids. Be sure to say hi if you come in. Cheers!
5 Michelle { 03.04.10 at 1:27 am }: That’s so adorable! The outdoor seating is super cute.
6 Jen Tarte { 03.04.10 at 1:29 am }: That looks really good right now. Especially the egg sandwich!
7 BarceloMIA { 03.04.10 at 1:32 am }: Ufff… now I have to get some breakfast. Your pics always make me hungry!

Looks like a lovely place!

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8 Jenny { 03.04.10 at 1:41 am }: To die for breakfast, looks so delicious!
9 saara { 03.04.10 at 1:44 am }: now i’m soooooo hungry!!
10 sol { 03.04.10 at 1:54 am }: This looks so good!
11 Debby { 03.04.10 at 1:55 am }: oooh i’ll have to check it out! I always hit up Overland cafe on the weekend for their champagne brunch… and haven’t strayed in 5 yrs!
12 Suzy { 03.04.10 at 1:57 am }: Yum!
13 Lyvine { 03.04.10 at 2:00 am }: I wish there was a nice place like that here in Switzerland
14 Robyn { 03.04.10 at 2:00 am }: Ohmygosh it all looks so good. If I lived in LA, this would definitely be worth getting up before noon… oh man now I want brunch so badly.
15 charlene { 03.04.10 at 2:10 am }: yummm!!!

i will try it this weekend!!! thanks for the advice!

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16 French Lover { 03.04.10 at 3:31 am }: This is so nice !!!!!! We need breakfast places in Paris. So far we only have Le Pain Quotidien and it’s always super crowded.
17 Marisa { 03.04.10 at 3:39 am }: this looks amazing … i love the free cereal appetizer (especially if they’re froot loops which i suspect may be in the photo) -what more could you want?!

marisa

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18 Karoline { 03.04.10 at 3:49 am }: I want to visit that place, sounds fantastic!
19 fashion tidbits { 03.04.10 at 3:53 am }: congrats on the award!!!!
20 this chick's got style { 03.04.10 at 4:04 am }: Looks great
21 Sadie at heyMamas { 03.04.10 at 5:03 am }: Love the font on their sign.

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22 Meghan { 03.04.10 at 5:13 am }: I think I need to go there when I am in LA… it looks amazinggggg!!!
23 abbiebabble { 03.04.10 at 5:25 am }: I love the idea of a bowl of cereal to snack on while you wait. How very brunch-appropriate!
24 Vivian { 03.04.10 at 5:29 am }: Oh, brunch!!! Unfortunately I had to give up on this fabulous Sunday routine, living in the Japanese countryside and all… but I am delighted to see your pictures, and it inspires me to create my own version… at home! xx
25 Alyssa { 03.04.10 at 5:29 am }: You have no idea how helpful this is–my boyfriend and I are planning on moving out there, and it’s so great to already have ideas of where to visit!
26 Rosa { 03.04.10 at 5:42 am }: I love breakfast food and I always look forward to the weekend to visit my favorite breakfast/brunch places.
27 freckles and fringe { 03.04.10 at 5:44 am }: ohhh I must go there on my next visit. thanks for the tip!
28 cristina { 03.04.10 at 5:55 am }: Man the sandwich looks delicous, and the bowl of cereal even better, fruit loops are my favorite….wish brownsville had nice resturants…
29 Devs { 03.04.10 at 6:11 am }: That looks so freaking good! YUM

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30 Maxine { 03.04.10 at 6:21 am }: This looks like a perfect morning.
31 victoria { 03.04.10 at 6:27 am }: yummy! I like the cereal Idea. its healthier too! XD
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32 The Fancier { 03.04.10 at 6:33 am }: The egg sandwich looks to die for!
33 Dee { 03.04.10 at 6:35 am }: oh wow! I need to go to Grub!
34 Sally { 03.04.10 at 6:55 am }: Dry cereal as an appetizer? Brilliant!
35 Erica { 03.04.10 at 7:09 am }: that looks delicious…i’m so hungry now!!
36 FASHION SNAG { 03.04.10 at 7:09 am }: Mmmmm, the food looks delicious! Breakfast is my favorite meal so this place sounds perfect. xo

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37 Tam { 03.04.10 at 7:17 am }: dill butter??? YES, please!
38 Tara { 03.04.10 at 7:19 am }: The croissant-wich looks amazing. I will have to try this place when I visit California this summer.
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39 The Boob Nazi { 03.04.10 at 7:20 am }: That sandwich looks amazing. Wow.
40 Seven Dollar Pants { 03.04.10 at 7:24 am }: I will be in L.A. next week and would love to make a visit to this place. Thanks for the suggestion

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41 Kelly @ Dare to be Domestic { 03.04.10 at 7:29 am }: This made me melt! I would love to have a place like Grub to eat at here in small town Alabama. The food looks yummy and I love the warm and cozy feel. Lastly – bowls of cereal to munch on like you were a kid before your meal = amazing!
42 Amber { 03.04.10 at 7:31 am }: Love your food posts!!
43 raquel { 03.04.10 at 7:37 am }: oh-my-god, that sandwich looks divine.
44 Ashley { 03.04.10 at 7:46 am }: That sandwich looks scrumptious! It looks so cozy in there
45 Farah { 03.04.10 at 7:54 am }: Looks absolutely Delicious!!!!

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46 Jen Smith { 03.04.10 at 7:55 am }: I have been to grub with my bestie that lives in LA and it is so yummy!! Love the pics.

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47 Parker { 03.04.10 at 7:56 am }: ohh that sandwich is the reason I’m going out to get breakfast today .

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48 southern hostess { 03.04.10 at 7:57 am }: I wish I was there right now. It looks amazing!
49 dan { 03.04.10 at 7:58 am }: great! i am a brazilian girl and i my honeymoon will be in California. I want to visit all beautifull places there. Could you inform to me the best of the best? Thank you. (oh, you are very beautiful! id like very much your pictures) By
50 Snapshot Fashion { 03.04.10 at 8:11 am }: this place looks delightful! i’m getting hungry just looking at the pictures.
51 Style Revolution { 03.04.10 at 8:23 am }: WOW…YUM!
52 Melissa Blake { 03.04.10 at 8:25 am }: Oh. My. Those eggs are making me sooo hungry right now!
53 Vivian { 03.04.10 at 8:30 am }: Mmmm! I have an idea what I want for breakfast now! That croissant sandwich looks divine and what an adorable place for brunch!

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54 Jamie { 03.04.10 at 8:30 am }: Oh I have to try that place! I like Tart on Fairfax and also Taste on Melrose. This place looks yummy though! Thanks for sharing!

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55 Elisa { 03.04.10 at 8:31 am }: What an inviting place. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. What better way to start the day sitting at this place.

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56 shirl { 03.04.10 at 8:31 am }: this breakfast looks devine!!!!!

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57 Melissa { 03.04.10 at 8:53 am }: Looks very yummy! Love the cereal provided to each table as well. A perfect brunch spot indeed.
58 Taylor { 03.04.10 at 9:03 am }: I love “grub” the cereal is such a cute idea. I have not been there in a year, but crave to go back!
59 The Lil Bee { 03.04.10 at 9:07 am }: OMG I love that they give you a bowl of cereal to munch on before breakfast comes! What a fantastic idea. I swear, it’s the little things. This place looks adorbs!
60 samantha { 03.04.10 at 9:13 am }: Yum that french toast looks amazing! I’ll have to try this place some time. i LOVE Huckleberry in SM… such good food.

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61 KateSouth { 03.04.10 at 9:15 am }: Brunch is my favorite meal! I love going to my favorite place at 8:30am (not very brunch-like timing, I know) when it’s still relatively empty…eating half of my meal and then reheating the rest around noon once I am back home and in pajamas!
62 Nicole Marie { 03.04.10 at 9:24 am }: oh my gosh that sandwhich!! yum!! so cute they give everyone a bowl of cereal.
63 sarah { 03.04.10 at 9:36 am }: Yum, I am craving that sandwhich. :}
64 Sarah Payne { 03.04.10 at 9:41 am }: YUM! Any place that gives you cereal for snacking must be amazing!!!
65 Runway Hippie { 03.04.10 at 9:49 am }: I’m pretty sure I just drooled on my keyboard over that egg sandwich!! DELISH!

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66 Josie { 03.04.10 at 9:58 am }: Looks so good. Especially that sandwich — I’m a huge sucker for anything involving bacon!
xxoo Josie
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67 Sarah { 03.04.10 at 10:08 am }: oh, how I love brunch… Next time I am in Hollywood, I will definitely have to go there! The egg sandwich does look amazing.
68 Chambray Countess { 03.04.10 at 10:21 am }: Love, love, love Grub! You just made me hungry with those pics
69 bargain bex { 03.04.10 at 10:31 am }: what an absolutely perfect name for an eatery! yum.
70 Clare { 03.04.10 at 10:51 am }: Oh my god, that looks amazing. So jealous you get to live near there…

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71 kristen { 03.04.10 at 10:57 am }: So I just found your blog via BonBon Rose, and I LOVE the name. Cupcakes and Cashmere…yes I’ll have both please.

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72 Rachel (heart of light) { 03.04.10 at 11:03 am }: That egg sandwich looks amazing! And I really love the idea of the cereal as an appetizer.
73 neekoh { 03.04.10 at 11:09 am }: I love finding cool new places to eat around here. Thanks! Looks like the ideal Sunday brunch outing

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74 Design Darling { 03.04.10 at 11:21 am }: that’s so cute that they give you cereal to snack on before your food arrives! isn’t that the best way to eat it anyway? i love the idea!
75 Meg { 03.04.10 at 11:32 am }: Mmm! Have you ever made french toast with an english muffin!? So yummy!!

Such a cute place! I love that they say “doll” & “sugar”, so cute.

xx
76 The Iconic Blog.com { 03.04.10 at 11:34 am }: On my list to try now. Thanks!
77 Kourtney { 03.04.10 at 11:36 am }: what a great idea to serve cereal! I cannot wait to visit LA next month, this might have to be added to the agenda!

thanks!
KP
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78 steph h. { 03.04.10 at 11:55 am }: because of you, i now know where to go in LA! you always hit the most quaint places!
79 Lauren { 03.04.10 at 12:21 pm }: that place looks amazing- if im every in LA/hollywood i will def. check it out :)
80 the style crusader { 03.04.10 at 12:30 pm }: this looks INCREDIBLE! xx
81 lauren lanza osias { 03.04.10 at 12:42 pm }: ohmygoodness… that’s looks so good… i might have to rethink veganism… probably not… still looks tasty though!

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82 Kait { 03.04.10 at 1:02 pm }: Wow, that looks like it is to die for. Seriously making me want to move to L.A.
83 Lainey { 03.04.10 at 1:07 pm }: This place looks absolutely divine. I can’t wait to have brunch there, one of these days. That’s part of why I love your blog so much, I’m constantly discovering new places to eat, shop, read, stay, etc…
84 diana { 03.04.10 at 1:36 pm }: I’ve heard of this place but i have yet to go there. My friend lives around the area and I plan on visiting her this weekend. Might just stop by and check it out. The eggs and bacon croissant sandwich looks so yummy!
85 Hamptontoes { 03.04.10 at 1:47 pm }: Looks like my kind of place. I’ll add to my traveling restaurants lists. The Ivy covered awining is over the moon…so my style!
86 Ashley Lawson { 03.04.10 at 2:01 pm }: Delicious Emily! Reminds me of my fav outdoor cafe in SoHo! So much fun getting brunch w/girlfriends and shopping afterwards!

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87 Alyssa { 03.04.10 at 2:34 pm }: mmm that croissant sandwich looks soooo delicious!!
88 mella { 03.04.10 at 2:59 pm }: Yummie! I really love your blog!
89 Shayda { 03.04.10 at 3:00 pm }: i like the concept of dry cereal as a standard appetizer. i will definitely try to go there next time im in LA
90 sandy { 03.04.10 at 3:06 pm }: that looks delicious !!
91 Cafe Fashionista { 03.04.10 at 4:51 pm }: I honestly want to live there. The rustic ambiance of the outdoor seating is truly what got me. Love it!!
92 caviardreams { 03.04.10 at 5:55 pm }: mmmm… healthy
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93 lindsay { 03.04.10 at 5:59 pm }: I must have that French toast. I’m craving breakfast food now.
94 The Bambina { 03.04.10 at 6:14 pm }: Such a wonderful place! My favorite restaurant feature in a long time.
I wanna go there! Even though I live WAY far away on the other coast…
95 dancinginchiffon { 03.04.10 at 9:03 pm }: yummy!!!

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96 Sasha B. { 03.04.10 at 9:33 pm }: How cute! I love that they give you cereal! What a great idea. I might have to make this trek to hollywood.
97 SheWearSheShares { 03.04.10 at 9:39 pm }: Oh nice. I am planning a trip to LA in a couple weeks for Fashion Week. Maybe I will stop by Grub!
98 Solo { 03.05.10 at 12:16 am }: Yum for the egg sandwich. ;D

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99 carly@thelessthandomesticgoddess { 03.05.10 at 9:07 am }: I’ll have to try Grub! Never heard of it until now, but it looks too yummy to pass up! Love your blog, by the way. I’m addicted.
100 Wife of the Year { 03.05.10 at 9:13 am }: I love the cereal idea…
101 Deborah { 03.05.10 at 10:48 am }: Next time my hubby and I go to L.A., we will definetly stop by for brunch or lunch. Thanks for spotlighting this place – sounds great.
102 lenka James { 03.05.10 at 5:47 pm }: yummy sandwich it made me hungry!!
103 Kate { 03.05.10 at 7:18 pm }: Mmmmm that place looks so good! I looked at the site and it looks like one of the chefs is Betty from Top Chef? Correct me if i’m wrong. I’m visiting there when I come to LA this April!
104 Kinsey Michaels { 03.05.10 at 7:40 pm }: That place looks so good and so adorable. I will remember that and make sure I pop over whenever I get to LA! I still haven’t been yet even though I’ve been to SoCal dozens of times (and lived in San Diego for nearly a year).
105 Lindsay { 03.05.10 at 10:25 pm }: Looks AMAZZZZING!!! I’m from Nashville, TN, and it looks like my grandmother’s kitchen!! (Which is always incredible!)

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106 Lisa { 03.06.10 at 12:28 pm }: I just saw this written up in a magazine, french toast looks sooo good!
107 Jeanne { 03.06.10 at 3:38 pm }: I MUST go to Grub! I’ve never heard, thanks for the recommendation!
108 Kathryn-Louisa { 03.07.10 at 9:43 am }: Oooh, this looks amazing – delicious food in a wonderful setting! It has also made me incredibly hungry…

x

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109 All Women Stalker { 03.08.10 at 2:14 am }: Waitresses that call you “doll” and “sugar?” Wow, that sounds so nice. We never have that here. Haha
110 Nadette @ Eat, Read, Rant! { 03.09.10 at 10:27 am }: cinnamon vanilla batter=drool! will be adding that one to my “must make” list. mmmm
111 giovanna { 03.09.10 at 10:54 am }: omg, that egg sandwich on croissant is killing me. nothing looks better than that to me right now.
112 Tina { 03.11.10 at 11:16 am }: Hi emily! Love your site and contents! Can I ask what color nail polish/brand is that RED? its to-die-for. You remind me of LC/Lo from “The Hills”
113 Alya { 03.14.10 at 4:02 pm }: Oh my God I just wanna dive into the screen and munch on that croissant/sandwich! Grub sounds amazing. I love cozy places with good food!

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