Local Guide
Best Breakfast in San Fernando Valley
A local favorite near the dealership, plus what's on our lot right now.
Frontier Toyota Team·· 4 min read
Frontier Toyota23621 Creekside Rd, Valencia, CA 91355
Local Guide
A local favorite near the dealership, plus what's on our lot right now.
Three spots define breakfast in the San Fernando Valley: Cafe Crisp in Burbank for a 5-star, photo-friendly menu, Waffle Love in Northridge for loaded waffles, and Harvest Moon Kitchen and Marketplace in Valley Village for a casual sit-down morning.
| Restaurant | City | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Crisp | Burbank | 5-star rating, healthy and photo-friendly plates |
| Waffle Love (Northridge) | Northridge | Loaded waffles, affordable prices |
| Harvest Moon Kitchen and Marketplace | Valley Village | Casual dining, indoor and outdoor seating |
Cafe Crisp holds a 5-star rating across 100 reviews on Yelp, and the menu backs it up: a solid coffee lineup, lighter options like crispy kale and the original avocado spread, salmon lox, and the classic breakfast plates you would expect from a go-to morning spot. The food photographs well too, part of why it has become a regular stop for the area's brunch crowd on weekend mornings. Address: 312 North Glenoaks Boulevard, Burbank. Phone: 818-736-5525.
Waffle Love in Northridge is built around one thing done a lot of different ways: waffles loaded with toppings instead of served plain. The founder's favorite pairs a biscoff spread with whipped cream, the Nutella version leans sweeter, the works lets you add fruit on top of the founder's favorite, and the churro waffle covers the cinnamon sugar angle. Prices stay affordable across the menu, and the format works whether you are ordering for one or splitting a few between the table. Address: 9411 Reseda Boulevard, Northridge. Phone: 818-671-5344.
Harvest Moon Kitchen and Marketplace in Valley Village does not get talked about as often as it should. The space is casual with both indoor and outdoor seating for a typical Southern California morning, and the menu covers eggs made your way, combo plates, classic buttermilk pancakes, and a parfait if you would rather keep it light. Prices are reasonable and the regulars keep coming back, which says more about the food than any single dish on the menu. Address: 12456 West Magnolia Boulevard, Valley Village. Phone: 818-487-3923.
If you want something quick and photo-ready before a full day of errands, Cafe Crisp is the pick. If you are feeding kids or just want something sweet, Waffle Love's topping combinations are hard to beat and the price stays low even after adding a second one to the order. If you have more time and want to sit outside with real coffee and a full plate, Harvest Moon Kitchen and Marketplace is worth the drive to Valley Village.
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Weekend brunch across the San Fernando Valley tends to get busiest between roughly 9 and 11 a.m., so arriving earlier or waiting until early afternoon usually means a shorter wait at any of these three. A weekday morning is generally the easier time to get a table without much of a line, since the weekend rush pulls in visitors from outside the immediate neighborhood on top of the regular weekday crowd. None of the three require a reservation, so the practical move is timing your visit around the rush instead of trying to book ahead.
Frontier Toyota is at 23621 Creekside Rd in Valencia. We sell and service Toyotas for drivers across Santa Clarita, Valencia, and the San Fernando Valley. A lot of our customers make a morning of it: breakfast first, then over to us to schedule service online or to browse inventory if they are just starting to look. If you are weighing your options, our payment calculator gives you real numbers before you sit down with anyone. For more of the area, see the best restaurants in Van Nuys, the best pizza in San Fernando Valley, or the best golf courses in Van Nuys.