Melrose Ave, Sweet Potato Jam, The Hart and The Hunter

This West Hollywood brunch wonder is a bit tougher to find as it is located inside the small Palihotel on the corner of Melrose and Hayworth. However, if you see several others ambling about you figure-eighting their iPhones and looking at the wood-paneled building with quizzical expressions, you’ve probably found it.

This quaint restaurant exudes a Wes Anderson-like whimsy unmatched by most fine dining establishments in Los Angeles. Brunch, as always, tops our lists for reasons to visit. And, no matter the breakfast order, do yourself a favor and request a side of toast with their specialty sweet potato jam. You. Will. Never be the same.

Make this a first stop on your trendy travels down Melrose Avenue, read their story, and maybe share a pillow-topped bench with some locals.

The Hart and the Hunter

7950 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046