Our readers are adventurous in the morning – MB Post offers a brunch of unparalleled eclecticism. If you like to start with sweets there are “hand pies,” tiny turnovers with salted caramel sauce, house-made sticky buns, or the famous biscuits. After that you can have high-style traditional, like the corned beef cheek hash, bagel with house-smoked trout, or their de luxe benedict. You can also head south of the border with an amazing scrambled egg and pork chimichaga, or taste the Mediterranean with their poached egg and white bean casserole. There are innovative drinks for those who imbibe, good strong coffee for those who don’t, and a wonderful experience for everybody.
1142 Manhattan Ave, MB (310) 545-5405, www.eatmbpost.com
Runner-up, brunch over $15: Zinc Lounge at Shade Hotel, 1221 N Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach,(310) 546-4995, www.shadehotel.com
Runner-up, Sunday brunch: Cheesecake Factory, 605 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, (310) 376-0466, www.thecheesecakefactory.com
