COUNTDOWN TO THE 10 GREATEST BRUNCHES IN THE DT

Awe, the summer. The sun is high, and the weather is warm. Yet while most dream about BBQs, and catching tans with friends, splashing around their Downtown pool decks, we think about eggs and bacon, French toast, an endless mimosas!!!!

Get ready to dawn your weekend best, as tables fill from 11-3pm on the two of the most relaxing days in the Big City - it’s brunch time in the DT. Here’s a countown of 10 Greatest Brunches in Downtown Los Angeles.

SAYING GOODBYE at NICKEL DINER

If diners haven't had the chance to experience brunch at the Nickel Diner by the time you're reading this, sadly, it may be too late. After an incredible 15year run, owners Kristen Trattner and Monica May made the difficult decision to close their doors on May 28th. We bid farewell to endless shifts spent nourishing Downtown LA with some of the most delectable pancakes known to…whatever you identify with.

For years, Nickel Diner was one of the few places in downtown where diners could relish a Southern-style breakfast. This 1940s-style diner, with its unassuming exterior, held a charm that only revealed itself once diners stepped inside.

Behind its doors, diners would find a bustling kitchen and a dedicated staff, always eager to please their hungry customers. The line of patrons, much like the diner's warm-heartedness, seldom ceased to flow. They even extended their kindness by catering to the homeless through their warm meals program, making a difference in an area of Downtown often overlooked.

Surviving in an environment that could easily overwhelm most, Nickel Diner became a true hospitality pioneer. They have seen it all, and with their departure, a piece of Downtown LA's rich history bids farewell.

The world will no longer be able to savor their famous bacon donuts, but the memories of their handmade jam and mouthwatering patty melts will remain in our hearts and in our rumbling tummies, forever. To the team at Nickel Diner, we raise a toast. You will be deeply missed.