Lenny's Deli, Los Angeles

Founded in 1959 by Marvin Saul, whose two sons supervise a staff of more than 150 today, Junior’s cultivates a family-friendly atmosphere with a dedicated kids’ menu and complimentary balloons for youngsters on weekends. Classic breakfast fare—served all day—and house-made rye breads crowd Junior’s tabletops alongside platters of smoked fish flown in fresh from New York. Pastries and cookies tempt sweet teeth from behind glass cases, and chefs can also customize cakes for special occasions, such as birthdays and gingerbread housewarmings.