A Secret Breakfast Spot

I have decided to share a secret. There is a small place on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica called Il Dolce Café. There are a few seats out front or if you walk through the restaurant to the back they have a covered outdoor seating area. I call this place a secret because everywhere I try to go in SM for Sunday breakfast is always packed except for this little Italian place. My favorites on the menu are the basil parmesan scrambled eggs or the oatmeal pancakes. The food here is basic-nothing fancy. The seasoning is sparse so you may need to add salt and pepper. The egg dishes are all served with “Potatoes, Tomatoes or Fruit”. They have a surprising varied bread selection for your side of toast. They always seem open to substitutions or ideas if you don’t see exactly what you want on the menu. If you want a quiet simple breakfast on a Sunday morning this place is a great find.

Il Dolce Cafe
1023 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403