{"id":636998,"date":"2026-03-06T19:24:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/636998\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T19:24:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:24:13","slug":"the-la-marathon-brunch-guide-where-to-get-a-good-meal-along-the-2026-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/636998\/","title":{"rendered":"The LA Marathon brunch guide \u2014 where to get a good meal along the 2026 route"},"content":{"rendered":"

This story<\/a> first appeared on The LA Local<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re out running or watching the L.A. Marathon this Sunday and you find yourself face-to-face with a large, ceramic, pink pig near Mile 2, don\u2019t panic. You\u2019re outside Nick\u2019s Cafe.<\/p>\n

Nick\u2019s has been serving some of the best ham in LA since 1948. Their waffles are also quite good. The restaurant opens at 6 a.m. and is within walking distance of\u00a0 the marathon\u2019s Chinatown stop. So you could gobble down their signature \u201cNick\u2019s Famous Ham n Eggs\u201d and still catch the first big wave of runners through the Chinatown Dragon Gate a few blocks south.<\/p>\n

The L.A. Marathon runs from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars in Century City, following the \u201cStadium to the Stars\u201d course. This means plenty of street closures. But if you\u2019re heading out anyway and looking for a decent spot to eat, we got you.<\/p>\n

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Inspired by Nick\u2019s, we\u2019ve put together a list of good breakfast and brunch spots along or near the route that open early.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chinatown\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nick\u2019s Cafe<\/p>\n

Nick\u2019s sits just off the course near the early Chinatown miles. The marathon runs a few blocks south along Sunset Boulevard and the lower stretch of Spring Street, so you can walk from the restaurant to the action.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> 1300 N Spring St.\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Flouring<\/p>\n

Just off the route, Flouring is a short walk from where runners pass between Mile 1 and Mile 2 as they head through the Chinatown Dragon Gate.<\/p>\n

Philippe The Original<\/p>\n

Philippe is 500 feet from the course near Mile 2, close to the Chinatown\/Union Station.<\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>1001 N Alameda St.\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

DTLA<\/p>\n

Antojitos Puebla<\/p>\n

Antojitos is directly on the route along Los Angeles Street as runners pass through downtown around Mile 3.<\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>435 S Los Angeles St.\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Grand Central Market<\/p>\n

You can get front-row seats to the route at Grand Central Market. The course runs directly past the Broadway entrance around Mile 3.<\/p>\n

Moonlark Dinette<\/p>\n

Runners pass Moonlark just after the Mile 4 marker as they head south toward the 110 Freeway crossing.<\/p>\n

Girl & the Goat<\/p>\n

About 1 mile east of the route, you\u2019ll find Girl & the Goat. It\u2019s a bit of a trek from the race path, but\u00a0 it\u2019s a good option if you want to step away from the crowds for a bit.<\/p>\n

Echo Park \/ Silver Lake<\/p>\n

Levant Bistro + Bake Shop<\/p>\n

Levant is right at the Mile 6 mark as runners begin the long stretch up Sunset.<\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>2112 Sunset Blvd.\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Breakfast Republic<\/p>\n

Breakfast Republic is directly on the route just before the Mile 6 marker.<\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>1918 Sunset Blvd.\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Maury\u2019s<\/p>\n

Maury\u2019s is two blocks south of the route near Mile 7 and within walking distance to the course.<\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>2829 Bellevue Ave.\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Millie\u2019s Cafe<\/p>\n

Millie\u2019s Cafe is directly on the route between Mile 7 and Mile 8.<\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>3524 Sunset Blvd.\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Los Feliz<\/p>\n

Cafe Los Feliz<\/p>\n

If you want to go a bit off the beaten path, head to Cafe Los Feliz, about 1.5 miles north of the route between Mile 8 and Mile 9.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> 2118 Hillhurst Ave.\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hollywood<\/p>\n

The Griddle Cafe<\/p>\n

The Griddle is a prime viewing spot near Mile 13, right before the course turns south toward West Hollywood.<\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>7916 Sunset Blvd.\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Butcher\u2019s Daughter<\/p>\n

About half a mile south of the route, you\u2019ll find The Butcher\u2019s Daughter. Runners will be on Santa Monica Boulevard (Mile 15-16), making it about a short 10-minute walk from here to see them.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> 8755 Melrose Ave.\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Henry<\/p>\n

Like Butcher\u2019s Daughter, The Henry is just a quick walk up to Santa Monica Boulevard to catch the action.<\/p>\n

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