S&W Country Diner

If your ideal brunch runs more along the lines of a greasy spoon than an upscale mimosa joint, this cash-only diner in downtown Culver City is the place for you. Delicious, hearty dishes like biscuits and gravy and country fried steak are most people's go-to orders here, though you'd be equally as happy with one of their platter-sized pancakes generously studded with chocolate chips or blueberries. Plus, unlike most other breakfast and brunch restaurants in town, S&W's retro ambience and everyday crowd dials way, way back on the tryhard L.A. vibes, making this locals' only spot our favorite place to let our hair down before 2pm.