yes Armons is good. i only eat omelettes but they are great. large. fresh. i always add a couple veggies as their set ones are missing 1 thing i want usually. their salsa is AMAZING. i can eat it with a spoon. fresh chopped pico-ish salsa. friendly service, LARGE water glasses. pretty cheap. try it out.

and Mustard seed was really surprisingly good. would like to go back and try the lunch. a guy near me got a california burger and it looked heavenly.

i like savory too and would have said auntie em's but then again i seem to go back to the cobb salad even for breakfast...

i love Armons on Eagle Rock blvd. old joint (been around since the 60s) really classic omelettes, bacon, biscuits etc.

and this might be too trendy for your taste, but i had breakfast at Mustard Seed Cafe on Hillhurst the other day and the chilaquiles were boss. try it out. coffee is also great.

Cafe del Rey.

and mike and anne's has a LARGE patio. great cocktails, desserts, atmosphere.

mike and anne's in south pasadena. atmosphere, food, wine is all divine.