Post & Beam

John and Roni Cleveland’s Baldwin Hills eatery is an indispensable destination for California-style soul food, a characterization that extends to its must-try weekend brunch. While the menu is quite small, Southern-inspired dishes like shrimp and grits and pecan pie French toast with bourbon caramel offer so much flavor you’ll still come away satisfied. “Comfort food is simple, yet it requires perfect execution,” according to Post & Beam, and we couldn’t agree more; even the restaurant’s more straightforward items, including the buttermilk pancakes and vegan-friendly kale salad, are surprisingly memorable and delicious. Best of all, Post & Beam offers bottomless mimosas, making the restaurant an ideal place for birthdays and other get-togethers.