Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Los Angeles International Airport, often referred to by its airport code, LAX, is located in the southern part of Los Angeles, California. The facility ranks as the sixth largest airport in terms of passenger traffic. While the main terminal itself is home to several chain restaurants, several independent restaurants specializing in breakfast are located in close proximity to the airport, ideal for travelers seeking a preflight meal.
The Local Yolk is located on Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach, just 10 minutes south of LAX by car. Open at 6 a.m. daily, the establishment's expansive breakfast menu can be enjoyed in the intimate dining room or at several outdoor tables. The Local Yolk specializes in omelets, each of which has its own clever name. The L.A. features mushrooms and onions with Monterey Jack cheese and avocado, while the Raider's Revenge includes ham, bacon, sausage, cheese and sour cream. Each entree is served with a choice of fresh-baked muffin, homemade biscuit, pancakes or toast.
The Local Yolk
3414 North Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-546-4407
thelocalyolk.com
Uncle Bill's Pancake House is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving breakfast and lunch in Manhattan Beach since 1973. The restaurant is open at 6 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends. The restaurant's outdoor patio has several tables that are sheltered by large canvas umbrellas. Located just 15 minutes from LAX, breakfast orders can also be taken to go for those in a hurry to catch a flight. Over a dozen different kinds of pancakes are offered at Uncle Bill's, including buckwheat, macadamia nut, cinnamon apple, chocolate chip and multigrain.
Uncle Bill's Pancake House
1305 N Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-545-5177
unclebills.net
The Greatest Crepe in Redondo Beach is located 10 minutes away from LAX. The restaurant specializes in the culinary traditions of France but also serves several traditional American breakfast dishes. The Greatest Crepe opens daily at 7:30 a.m. and serves breakfast every day until 2:00 p.m.; to-go service is available. Choose from specialty crepe dishes like the flank steak crepe with Mexican cheese or the filet mignon crepe with mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Vegetarian crepes are also available.
The Greatest Crepe
2515 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
310-370-4200
greatestcrepesouthbay.com