Flipper's

1010 N Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, CA

★★★★4.0(142 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Flipper's is a laid-back West Hollywood brunch institution where Japanese-style soufflé pancakes steal the show—fluffy, delicate, and beautifully fruit-topped—alongside equally impressive ricotta lemon pancakes that keep locals coming back. The covered outdoor seating and relaxed vibe make it perfect for lingering over coffee with friends, though service can be inconsistent depending on when you visit. Their specialty drinks pair nicely with pastries and full breakfast offerings, making it a genuine neighborhood favorite despite the occasional rough patch.

What to expect

PastriesSlow sitMeetingsSpecialty drinksFull breakfastTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Mayank Dayal
★★★★★2 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ Great brunch spot with delicious classics and a relaxed vibe I visited Flipper’s for brunch and overall had a solid experience. The menu has a nice variety of brunch favorites, and their soufflé pancakes really stand out — light, fluffy, and worth ordering if you haven’t tried them before. A few other dishes like the chicken & waffles and omelets also pack good flavor and generous portions.  The outdoor patio is cute and perfect for a leisurely meal on a sunny morning, though the indoor space is cozy and a bit snug. A couple of items felt a bit overpriced for what you get, and service wasn’t the most attentive at times, but nothing too distracting.  Parking can be a bit limited on Fairfax, so plan ahead if you’re driving. Despite a few minor hiccups, I enjoyed the food and the overall vibe, and I’d recommend Flipper’s as a brunch stop in West Hollywood — especially if you’re in the mood for pancakes and classic brunch fare.

Frank Bocchino
★★★★★3 months ago

Delicious breakfast 🥞. We had the Flippers (Japanese souffle style with fruit. And the ricotta lemon pancakes. Both light, fluffy and not overly sweet.

Carlo N.
★★★★★3 months ago

I would not wish any breakfast companion in the world but you. Without further delay let’s begin this spectacular review. Flipper’s is a popular local breakfast spot in WeHo that offer a breadth of items. It is located in a tiny plaza on Fairfax avenue. From Japanese style soufflé pancakes to chicken ‘n waffle to burgers and fries and toasts etc. We came as first time customer and arrived on a late sunny morning. Its exterior bldg has a vibrant yellow that really stands out on the street. Interior and exterior atmosphere were relaxing. I had a Fruit Pancakes and OJ. Both were absolutely delightful. Pancakes were soft and fluffy and its fruits were fresh as well as my OJ. A young white female staff was affable and warm. Service was spot on albeit depends on what you order. For instance, soufflé pancakes take ~20 mins to make. It’s just how they’re made. Prices were fairly marked. Parking lot and street metered parking are available. Collectively, it is a nice little breakfast spot with instagramable food. ;D Lol. Overall, I bloody enjoyed their pancakes! I recommend them.

Ying Li
★★★★★4 months ago

Food was good, but the service was extremely disappointing. We were a group of four, and the waitress insisted that she could only seat two of us at the bar and two at a separate table. When we asked why we couldn’t sit together outside, especially since the weather was clear, she said they wouldn’t have anywhere to move us “if it rains,” even though the forecast showed no rain. Her tone throughout the conversation was rude and dismissive. Later, when we had finished eating and were quietly talking, she came over and rushed us out, saying other people were waiting for seats. We came here for a nice meal, but the attitude and lack of courtesy from this waitress really ruined the experience. Good food doesn’t make up for poor customer service.

Naomi
★★★★6 months ago

My bf and I live around the corner and finally tried this place. They close at 4 we got there around 2:45. There was a good amount of covered outdoor seating which worked for us, the inside had a bartop and seemed like limited tables, maybe 3. We shared the flippers original soufflé pancake a side of x crispy bacon and eggs Benedict. It took about 15 mins (as expected) and worth the wait. The texture was amazing and the maple cream was so good. It wasn’t too sweet and we both agreed it didn’t need extra syrup which was provided on table. I also got the “springtime” mimosa ($13) which was supposed to be peach but it tasted like a regular mimosa to me. The service was attentive maybe a little rushed as they were breaking down to close but understandable. Though they did seat a 6 top around 3:45 so maybe they aren’t too strict on that. They seem to have an issue with flies as they were literally flying everywhere but they have some fans on tables to help with that. We will be back for the soufflé pancake but likely won’t order cocktails.

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