Many restaurants in the city are open for breakfast or brunch on Sunday morning. The following five made our list based on atmosphere, unique menu items, reasonable prices and attentive, professional service. Sure, you had a busy Saturday night but you will have to wake up eventually, so why not start the process with an eye-opening meal at one of these Sunday Brunch Hot Spots. Bon appetit!

One of our favorite brunch spots doesn’t really scream out at you. In fact, if you’re not looking for it you may pass right by. It may have a low-key exterior, but Taste on Melrose features a beautifully decorated dining room plus a spacious patio area for outdoor dining. If you are not sufficiently hungry upon arrival, you will be after taking a look at the menu.

Feel like something light and healthy?  A granola parfait with granola, mixed berries and yogurt will definitely satisfy. Or if you’re feeling a little spicy, try the Southwest Scramble with chicken breast, roasted red pepper, red onion, white cheddar cheese, cilantro, avocado, roasted corn salsa, crème fraiche, and rosemary garlic potatoes. One of my personal brunch favorites is the Brioche French Toast with caramelized bananas, almonds and Nutella sauce.Make your brunch even more enjoyable with a bellini, or with a refreshing mimosa available by the glass or carafe.

The careful preparation and beautiful presentation of each dish is impressive. And, despite the fact that the restaurant is quite busy on Sunday mornings (call ahead for reservations), the servers are cordial and most attentive. The couple seated at the table next to me on the patio mentioned that they are regulars at Taste. They commented that it is one of their favorite restaurants in the area because the quality is consistently high.

Check the Taste website for special menus and offers.

Whether or not you know what you want when you arrive, you’ll have no problem finding something to wake up the taste buds at Urth Caffé, an interesting little coffee house and eatery on Melrose Avenue. 

For a quick bite, a crunchy toasted bagel or buttery croissant pairs nicely with a steaming cup of Urth’s organic coffee. If you’re in the mood for eggs, try one of Urth’s popular dishes made with eggs from cage-free, vegetarian fed chickens. The Salmon Scramble consists of three eggs scrambled with natural smoked salmon, roma tomatoes and chives. The Italian Omelette features three eggs topped with basil turkey sausage, roasted peppers, roma tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.

If you prefer something a little sweeter, try the Urth Parfait with organic granola, low-fat yogurt, and a fresh seasonal berry ambrosia. The Urth Bread Pudding Breakfast consists of warm brioche bread pudding topped with baked apples or baked bananas with steamed milk.

Urth Caffé prides itself on using organic and all-natural ingredients. 

Hamburger Mary's is a chain with several locations across the country, and nothing could be a more perfect fit in West Hollywood. The restaurant is fun and colorful and, as you'll find out, some of the servers are fairly hunky too. There's even dance music and a disco ball in the men's room! The food is quite good and the variety is exceptional. Mary's regular menu consists of tasty burgers, spicy nachos and the giant Big Mama Mary's Chicken Pot Pie.

The breakfast menu consists of traditional favorites like bacon and eggs, plus a variety of tasty wraps. The Spanish Fly Wrap consists of fluffly scrambled eggs neatly tucked in a flour tortilla along with peppers onions and black olives. It tastes great and a generous supply of multi-colored tortilla chips on the side makes the dish even more festive.

Parking in the adjacent lot is rather limited, but it is usually fairly easy to find street parking near the restaurant and Mary's is within a reasonable walking distance (10 to 15 minutes) of several West Hollywood hotels. Hey, who wouldn't walk 10 minutes to see a restroom with a disco ball?

What…pasta for breakfast? Hugo’s Restaurant on Santa Monica Boulevard is no stranger to locals and is a definite “must go” when you visit West Hollywood. And yes, in addition to the other creative dishes on their extensive breakfast menu, a few of the dishes are pasta-based and just describing them will undoubtedly make your mouth water.

Pasta Mama consists of fresh pasta scrambled with eggs, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese and Hugo’s special seasoning. Pasta Papa is Pasta Mama with the addition of bacon, chicken Italian sausage and scallions. Pasta Emilia, a personal favorite, is Pasta Mama with tomato, avocado and cilantro.

If you want to spice up your morning a bit, try the Tamales and Eggs.Two zesty tamales floating in a pool of tasty tomatillo salsa topped with two eggs, avocado tomato cilantro salsa, tortilla strips, sour cream and cilantro. If you prefer something hot and fluffy off the griddle, try the Pumpkin Pancakes or the Strawberry Chai Spice Pancakes.

Hugo's was built on the founder's vision to "have a kitchen producing original and wonderful foods found nowhere else”. Based on my experience, they have accomplished this.

Known for their colorful décor and impressive selection of martinis, The Abbey is a great place for Sunday brunch. The outdoor dining area is spacious and comfortable, creating the perfect environment in which to enjoy a relaxing breakfast and do a little people watching.

The Abbey is not exactly full-service because you must place your food order inside at the service counter. Once you have done this, you are free to venture outside and select a table. On a busy day, you may not see a table right away but, based on my experience, the wait never seems to be excessive and the food is worth waiting for. Prices are modest and portions are generous.

You may wish to start with Crunchy Pecan Granola with dried fruit and fresh berries or Piping Hot Oatmeal with sauteed apples and dried cranberries. Griddle favorites include Mango-Papaya Crepes, Black Forest Ham Crepes, and Banana Flap Jacks with macadamia nut syrup. If you're a seafood lover, try the Egg White Frittata with shrimp, oven-dried tomatoes and spinach. If you're more of an omelet person, try the Chicken and Wild Mushroom Omelet with fire roasted peppers and onions. 

The Abbey is on Robsertson Boulevard just south of Santa Monica Boulevard.