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Los Angeles: Breakfast at Gjelina in Venice

  • Last updated:August 9, 2026
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Gjelina, Los Angeles

One morning in LA, Trine and I drove all the way from our Airbnb in West Hollywood to Venice just to have breakfast at Gjelina. It’s quite a drive for breakfast, but I really like Gjelina, and I’m always happy to have an excuse to spend some time in Venice.

Gjelina is right on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, which is one of my favorite streets in Venice, with lots of small shops, cafes, and restaurants. It’s a nice area to walk around before or after breakfast, and Gjelina fits right in. I’ve also had dinner at Gjelina in the evening, when the vibe is quite different and much more lively, but I like it both ways. And the food is so good. I’ve been there several times now, and I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had anything I didn’t like.

For breakfast, I had the Lemon Buckwheat Ricotta Pancakes with blueberry compote and crème fraîche, and they might be the best pancakes ever made. They’re fluffy but still have a bit of texture from the buckwheat, and the lemon, ricotta, blueberries, and crème fraîche work so well together. Definitely worth driving across LA for. The coffee is really good too.

Trine had smoked salmon with goat cheese and avocado, and it tasted just as good as it looked. That’s another thing about Gjelina. Everything there looks so good. Not in an overly styled kind of way, but in that effortless California way where you almost can’t help taking a photo before you start eating.

And if Trine looks a little grumpy in the photos, it wasn’t because of the food. She wasn’t feeling very well that day and wasn’t too happy about her big sister dragging her all the way to Venice for breakfast. Sorry, Trine. Though I still think those pancakes were worth it.

Gjelina, 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice Beach, Los Angeles

Gjelina, Los Angeles
Trine had a platter with goat cheese, smoked salmon and avocado.
Gjelina, Los Angeles
Gjelina, Los Angeles
Gjelina, Los Angeles
Gjelina, Los Angeles
Palmtrees along the way
Gjelina, Los Angeles
Hiding behind a cup of coffee
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Gjelina, Los Angeles

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Hi, I'm Sanne. Welcome to Mitzie Mee, my food and travel blog, with a special love for New York City. Food has always been at the heart of the way I travel. I love discovering local restaurants, neighborhood cafes, street food stalls, and recipes. On Mitzie Mee, I share the places I love, along with travel guides, recipes, and tips to help you make the most of your own adventures. Before becoming a full-time blogger, I spent years working in the travel industry. I started as a tour rep in Greece and Spain, worked eight years as cabin crew, earned my commercial pilot license, and flew as an airline pilot out of Denmark and Sweden. These days, I travel the world with my fiancé Steve, always looking for memorable food experiences and places worth sharing. Everything you see on Mitzie Mee is based on my own travels, and I hope it inspires your next trip, your next meal, or both.

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