Brunch—“the most fun meal of all the meals”—is a favorite pastime among the locals. Home in Silver Lake, California is a popular spot to go out for brunch; however, if you want a low-key brunch without the sound of the city, Auntie’s Bakery and Cafe is my hidden gem.

Auntie’s Front Entrance

Auntie’s Bakery—located in Whittier, California— is a homestyle restaurant only open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The outside looks like a beautiful house with an outdoor patio with seven tables. At first glance, Auntie’s looks like a regular house with a colorful garden in front; however, once on foot, you can see all the little details this home has to offer.

There are parking lots and street parking just a short minute walk from the restaurant. The entrance is in front of the house with a full menu and a sign displaying their operating hours. Once at the entrance, you go up the stairs and walk to the left side of the house. You’ll find a door next to a sign with new menu items and wait to be seated. In the back of the house, there is a mural of the Auntie’s logo and multiple tables and chairs for busy days. Seating is available inside and outside the house, but I recommend eating outside if it’s a nice day.

Auntie’s Side Waiting Area

Sidewalk View

Auntie’s Sign

My friends and I arrived around noon, and waited for an outside table for 20 minutes. We got a good table with a front view of the house and plants on the patio. We ordered within 10 minutes, and quickly got our orders. The menu had a delicious array of options for brunch from enfrijoladas to smoked salmon and cream cheese toast. There is also an assortment of beer and sangria to make your brunch a little happier. If you’re bringing your little ones, they offer a kids menu for their brunch enjoyment. In addition to small brunch dates, Auntie’s can host big parties for those you want to have a brunch celebration.

California Benedict

Side salad with Pasta

Chicken & Waffles

Auntie’s Bacon Cheeseburger

Chicken Pesto Pasta

If you’re looking for pastries after your brunch, Auntie’s makes small or large pastry platters that include almond croissants, apple pie tarts and vegan carrot cake.

After, we strolled down uptown Whittier to explore the surrounding shops. It was a beautiful day out with my friends; we ate, laughed and enjoyed our meals with good company.

Viona, Astrid and Paige

Brunch Time

The girls in front of Auntie’s

All photos by me.