Los Angeles Breakfast Club - Los Angeles, California

Sheri C.

A club about friendship that meets at the Friendship Auditorium every Wednesday morning. Coincidence? Nope, the Breakfast Club built the auditorium and donated it to the city. The club was on life support not long ago. Now it's vibrant and packed to the gills - often selling out. Come for the yummy breakfast, the silly rituals and songs, the eclectic and fascinating speakers. But mostly come for the friendship - you are almost guaranteed to meet someone you like.

mysmartloan

I went as a guest and had a fabulous time! It seems to be a fun-loving group steeped in tradition! And philanthropical as well!

David S.

Did not know what to expect. It was so much fun meeting like minded people and having a nice breakfast and show to start my morning. I am really looking forward to going back again soon. Well worth it just to meet nice people.

Jacky S.

Delicious food, amazing service and phenomenal atmosphere!!!! Fully recommend this restaurant!!!

Jeff O.

Wonderful way to enhance the work week at it's mid point. Positive vibes, jokes, songs, skits, calisthenics and more. It's a treat visit, it's a gift of lifetime to join.

Maurice T.

My wife and I recently had breakfast at the Los Angeles Breakfast Club. It was so enjoyable, that I felt compelled to share our experience via this review. Prior to my attending a meeting, I sent the club an e-mail expressing a desire for my wife and I to attend one of their meetings. (It is a private club after all and neither my wife or I are members.) I received a lovely response from Barbara Adams, the club's Chairman of the Board. In it she mentioned that the club would be delighted to have us visit. Although a private club, she assured me that they always welcome guests. In fact, when we arrived, we were guests in every sense of the word, as first time guests receive their meal complimentary. You might think that this was done to encourage my wife and I to be members, but you would be wrong. The club was fully aware that my wife and I were visiting from Chicago and therefore we were geographically unsuitable for membership. My wife and I were treated warmly by the members as if we were long lost relatives. After breakfast, there was a speaker who spoke on the topic of service dogs. Frankly, this was a topic that I had never given much thought to, however the speaker made her subject fascinating and enlightening. After the entertainment that followed, it was time to part company. The club is known as the "Shrine of Friendship." Well, that expression is no lie! So warmly received were we, that my wife and I made arrangements to stay in the Los Angeles area three extra days, just so we could attend a second meeting. At that second meeting, we were greeted even more warmly than the first time. Program Chairman Richard Gilson, a very nice man who possesses a delightfully droll sense of humor, was particularly kind in greeting us. After breakfast, there was a fascinating presentation on the topic of Los Feliz and the silent film era, followed by entertainment. Once again it was time to say goodbye to all these lovely people. Everyone was so kind. Sometime afterwards, my wife said to me, "You know we're never going to forget those people." I replied, "Forget them!!! Are you kidding? I'm halfway thinking of moving to LA just so I can join!!!"

Members that I met were kind enough to share some of the club's history with me. It started in 1925. A number of horseback riders thought it would be nice to have breakfast after their ride. From those simple beginnings, it began to attract a number of people from the motion picture industry. The membership today is not as strong as it once was, and is mainly made up of retirees. However, on my first visit, the club acknowledged a young lady as a new member and introduced two others applying for membership. So their numbers are growing; in fact, my wife and I are thinking about becoming "members in absentia" if that is possible. I found it interesting that the facility where the club is located, was built by the club and donated to the city, who in turn utilizes it for various events and not just for Breakfast Club meetings. The club in turn pays the city a nominal rental fee. It would seem that the club's arrangement with the city seem quite generous, reasonable and equitable.

Omar P.

They should get 0 Stars but the app forces you to give at least 1 star. Ordered food thru Delivery Service and LA Breakfast Club confirmed the order. 30 minutes into the order I get a text that the Delivery person was not available. Come to find out that they are based out of Atwater Village but on Delivery site they show up as in Glendora, which neighbors my hometown of San Dimas. I called the restaurant and it goes straight to voicemail that says to leave a message but their mailbox is full. Awful ordering experience.

Steven S.

The most friendliest club and the most fun club I have ever been to!!