Los Angeles: the City of Angels, of celebrities, of nauseating traffic, and of brunch. Angelenos everywhere have dubbed the breakfast/lunch mashup an official meal, and have coronated such a meal with numerous trendy "brunch spots" across the sprawling city. So many have popped up that, in fact, it’s hard to choose just one. After all, there are only so many Sundays in a year. So instead of scrolling through Yelp reviews this weekend, how about you look to the stars? Here are all the places you should be brunching at this weekend, based on your zodiac sign.
Aquarius (January 20th - February 18th): Café Gratitude
Progressive and independent, Aquarius' are constantly brimming with intellectual thought and a persistent compassion for others. Café Gratitude shares the same thoughtful mindset as Aquarius-born individuals, putting essential oils in their drinks and curating a menu that inspires one to self-reflect. Their focus on sustainability and health (the company supports local farmers, sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly products) aligns with an Aquarius’ humanitarian nature.
Pisces (February 29th - March 20th): The Hart and the Hunter
Created from the fable of the Hart and the Hunter, this cafe is built on a gentle wisdom that Pisces-born individuals value. It focuses on a romantic ambiance, just like the mind of a dreamy Pisces. Aside from being hopeless romantics, Pisces-born are empathetic and emotional, often following their hearts before their heads. The comfort food served caters to such an empathetic nature and the message behind the restaurant serves as a further testament to the wisdom of the sign.
Aries (March 20th - April 19th): Rose Cafe
Aries are known for their headstrong and determined nature. They know who they are and what they want, just like the vibe of Rose Cafe. A trendy and social cafe on the quirky streets of Venice, this active restaurant caters to all of the energy and turbulence of the Aries. The bold wall art represents the bravery and risk-taking nature of the Aries, and the coffee joint style allows for a constant buzz of activity; an environment in which the Aries thrives.
Taurus (April 20th - May 20th): Urth Caffé
Named after Taurus’ earthy sign, Urth Caffé is practical and reliable. Its farm-to-table style resonates deeply with the earth sign. Taurus-born individuals are known for their patience, practicality, and devotion, and are often known for being grounded and down to earth. Similarly, Urth provides unwaveringly tasty dishes and a quality dining experience without the drama of a 'Los Angeles brunch'.
Gemini (May 21st - June 20th): République
Gemini-born individuals are known infamously for their duality. République similarly combines a unique historic experience (the place was not only designed like a French castle, but also originally served as Charlie Chaplain’s work office), and a chic Los Angeles meal. Gemini’s are also quick-witted and sociable, and the long communal tables and lofty ceilings allow for extensive conversation and a chatty atmosphere.
Cancer (June 21st - July 22nd): The Butcher's Daughter
The bright and relaxed atmosphere of this brunch spot encourages the Cancer’s imaginative nature. Cancer-born individuals are loyal and sentimental creatures, happiest when surrounded by the love and harmony of their friends and family. The large and ever-changing menu of the Butcher’s Daughter accommodates the extensive and often eclectic circle that Cancer’s keep around them.
Leo (July 23rd - August 2nd): Catch LA
Leo-born are confident, dramatic and dominant leaders. At Catch LA, they can show off that confidence around a bolder crowd of Angelenos and a creative menu (featuring dishes like stacks of multi-flavored waffles) that highlights the creative and passionate nature of the sign. The restaurant is filled with dramatic and elegant decorations that fall right into place with the likes of Leos everywhere.
Virgo (August 23rd - September 22nd): The Church Key
Both The Church Key and Virgos are well-known for their strong character. Virgo-born individuals enjoy practicality, and thus a typical Los Angeles brunch will not do. The Church Key is LA-kitchy, featuring a living room and bizarre wall art. Its practical yet inventive menu spotlights traditional foods like donuts in a dim sum style that keeps the methodical and tradition-oriented Virgo on their toes without pushing the envelope all the way open.
Libra (September 23rd - October 22nd): Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
The dynamic Libra is fascinated by the balance and symmetry so evident throughout the Malibu Farms restaurant. They value harmony and justice, just like the founders of Malibu farms, who feature exclusively organic and locally cultivated foods on their menu. Right on the Malibu pier, the restaurant brings to light the harmony and peace within the Libra, and the fair-minded nature of the restaurant will excite the sign's humanitarian qualities as well.
Scorpio (October 23rd - November 21st): Breakfast By Salt's Cure
Scorpio-born people are known for being brave, passionate, authentic and balanced leaders, which is exactly what Breakfast by Salt’s Cure is on a day to day basis. The owners are passionate about having all of their food locally sourced as they continue to blaze trails in the world of Los Angeles brunches. And just like Scorpio’s, the restaurant values authenticity above all else.
Sagittarius (November 22nd - December 21st): Sqirl
Sagittarius’ are the travelers of the zodiac and Sqirl brings all aspects of the globe quite literally to the table with their exotic and globally inspired menu. They value freedom and so does the restaurant in its ultra hip atmosphere and modernist menu. They create that freedom through their food, claiming to have dishes that you have never heard of. The curiosity and energy of the Sagittarius people is fed through the chaotic art that is the cafe's menu.
Capricorn (December 22nd - January 19th): Original Pantry Cafe
The Original Pantry, like Capricorn-born individuals, thrives on tradition. Open since 1924, the diner is a reliable leader as one of the hallmark greasy spoons of Los Angeles. It values a family atmosphere, like the Capricorn, and allows the sign’s independent nature to shine as the restaurant distances itself from what Angeleno’s everywhere now call “brunch”. The restaurant and the sign will always be a solid foundation on which to lean and that is why they work so well together.
So this weekend, instead of scouring Yelp for the best brunch reviews, let the universe guide you to the sweetest mimosas and your favorite avocado toast. The stars don't lie.