Guidebook for Los Angeles

John
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

great for spotting stars, of the famous and infamous kind! good coffee and pastries and a good menu, too, but fairly expensive. they just raised all the prices, unfortunately!
219 locals raden deze aan
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake Blvd
219 locals raden deze aan
great for spotting stars, of the famous and infamous kind! good coffee and pastries and a good menu, too, but fairly expensive. they just raised all the prices, unfortunately!
good ice cream and shakes, usually crowded, but you don't have to deal with parking because it's steps from your home!
86 locals raden deze aan
Milk
7290 Beverly Blvd
86 locals raden deze aan
good ice cream and shakes, usually crowded, but you don't have to deal with parking because it's steps from your home!
227 locals raden deze aan
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake Blvd
227 locals raden deze aan
some of the best pasta EVER and a fantastic staff!
111 locals raden deze aan
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake Blvd
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some of the best pasta EVER and a fantastic staff!
excellent sushi, also fairly pricey, but fun for some saki and some great rolls! staff is really friendly and helpful
23 locals raden deze aan
Yakuza Sushi
1700 Silver Lake Blvd
23 locals raden deze aan
excellent sushi, also fairly pricey, but fun for some saki and some great rolls! staff is really friendly and helpful
el vy (in the former Trois Familia space)
3510 Sunset Boulevard
46 locals raden deze aan
A really great, old, classic mexican restaurant with a fantastic staff and delicious drinks, chips, big plates of food, great people watching scene... They also have a live show every week, http://www.cavernclubtheater.com/
58 locals raden deze aan
Casita Del Campo
1920 Hyperion Ave
58 locals raden deze aan
A really great, old, classic mexican restaurant with a fantastic staff and delicious drinks, chips, big plates of food, great people watching scene... They also have a live show every week, http://www.cavernclubtheater.com/
Great brunch! Good food. Nice staff.
103 locals raden deze aan
The Park Restaurant
103 locals raden deze aan
Great brunch! Good food. Nice staff.
Fun, outdoor eating scene... a total scene! But really fun and easy menu and great for families, big parties, or just two people who can squirrel away at a little table. Good nightlife, too!
197 locals raden deze aan
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset Blvd
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Fun, outdoor eating scene... a total scene! But really fun and easy menu and great for families, big parties, or just two people who can squirrel away at a little table. Good nightlife, too!
Another great Mexican food restaurant with a full bar.
63 locals raden deze aan
El Condor
3701 Sunset Blvd
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Another great Mexican food restaurant with a full bar.
Heralded as THE best ramen!
278 locals raden deze aan
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset Blvd
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Heralded as THE best ramen!
Really fantastic food, a big menu of unusual choices. Again, you don't have to bother looking for parking, you could walk here if you were feeling it!
238 locals raden deze aan
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset Blvd
238 locals raden deze aan
Really fantastic food, a big menu of unusual choices. Again, you don't have to bother looking for parking, you could walk here if you were feeling it!
Great food, huge menu, classic French/ American mix. Full bar. It's a fun place to meet someone for a drink and then hop into a booth for dinner. It's right along Sunset Junction, which numerous restaurants and shops to walk around.
224 locals raden deze aan
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset Blvd
224 locals raden deze aan
Great food, huge menu, classic French/ American mix. Full bar. It's a fun place to meet someone for a drink and then hop into a booth for dinner. It's right along Sunset Junction, which numerous restaurants and shops to walk around.
One of our favorite Italian restaurants, and definitely the best on this side of town that you can walk to. The staff is incredible, every dish is made to order, family owned and run. It's very unassuming because it's in a classic LA strip mall, but truly...the food is INCREDIBLE.
15 locals raden deze aan
Aroma
2903 Sunset Boulevard
15 locals raden deze aan
One of our favorite Italian restaurants, and definitely the best on this side of town that you can walk to. The staff is incredible, every dish is made to order, family owned and run. It's very unassuming because it's in a classic LA strip mall, but truly...the food is INCREDIBLE.
Great food, classically French in feel and food... great for brunch, good for families, and they have a great bar in the evenings, downstairs.
431 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset Blvd
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Great food, classically French in feel and food... great for brunch, good for families, and they have a great bar in the evenings, downstairs.
Great pastries and coffee. Huge hipster scene, but a great way to start your morning in Sunset Junction!
510 locals raden deze aan
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset Blvd
510 locals raden deze aan
Great pastries and coffee. Huge hipster scene, but a great way to start your morning in Sunset Junction!
Really budget friendly if you do the lunch special. Great food, big menu, really sweet staff and an excellent thai iced tea! You can call ahead and order and then take a few minute walk to pick it up.
31 locals raden deze aan
Leela Thai Restaurant
1737 Silver Lake Blvd
31 locals raden deze aan
Really budget friendly if you do the lunch special. Great food, big menu, really sweet staff and an excellent thai iced tea! You can call ahead and order and then take a few minute walk to pick it up.
Great for brunch, also has outdoor eating
131 locals raden deze aan
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset Blvd
131 locals raden deze aan
Great for brunch, also has outdoor eating
Rustic-quaint spot offering lobster & crab sandwiches, grilled cheese, clam chowder & patio seating.
13 locals raden deze aan
Knuckle & Claw
3112 Sunset Boulevard
13 locals raden deze aan
Rustic-quaint spot offering lobster & crab sandwiches, grilled cheese, clam chowder & patio seating.
Hip cafe features global-inspired breakfast & lunch fare with housemade jams in a minimalist space. It is a scene! I recommend going early morning, when they first open. The food is delish!
307 locals raden deze aan
Sqirl
720 N Virgil Ave
307 locals raden deze aan
Hip cafe features global-inspired breakfast & lunch fare with housemade jams in a minimalist space. It is a scene! I recommend going early morning, when they first open. The food is delish!
HUGE fan of their pizza. You can order ahead of time and then go pick it up. Or, eat in, where it's quite a bit louder! Family-run pizzeria turns out Chicago-style, deep-dish pies with vegan options, plus bread pudding.
232 locals raden deze aan
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset Blvd
232 locals raden deze aan
HUGE fan of their pizza. You can order ahead of time and then go pick it up. Or, eat in, where it's quite a bit louder! Family-run pizzeria turns out Chicago-style, deep-dish pies with vegan options, plus bread pudding.
Neighborhood staple serving classic American faves in a homey space with sidewalk seating.
78 locals raden deze aan
The Kitchen
4348 Fountain Ave
78 locals raden deze aan
Neighborhood staple serving classic American faves in a homey space with sidewalk seating.
If you walk to the end of Westerly, you'll hit Diablo. Great place to eat and walk home or meet a friend for excellent nachos. Sit-down spot for ultra-eclectic tacos & Mexican-inspired bites in a rustic, industrial setting.
44 locals raden deze aan
Diablo
3129 Sunset Blvd
44 locals raden deze aan
If you walk to the end of Westerly, you'll hit Diablo. Great place to eat and walk home or meet a friend for excellent nachos. Sit-down spot for ultra-eclectic tacos & Mexican-inspired bites in a rustic, industrial setting.
Silver Lake stalwart since 1926 serves homemade American breakfast & lunch with vegetarian options.
144 locals raden deze aan
Millie's Cafe
3524 Sunset Blvd
144 locals raden deze aan
Silver Lake stalwart since 1926 serves homemade American breakfast & lunch with vegetarian options.
Really cool space. Vegan-friendly Indian street eats with Mexican accents served in casual quarters with a prime patio.
21 locals raden deze aan
Cowboys & Turbans
2815 Sunset Boulevard
21 locals raden deze aan
Really cool space. Vegan-friendly Indian street eats with Mexican accents served in casual quarters with a prime patio.
Intimate eatery with an airy patio boasts creative Mediterranean small plates & a curated wine list.
119 locals raden deze aan
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion Ave
119 locals raden deze aan
Intimate eatery with an airy patio boasts creative Mediterranean small plates & a curated wine list.
We love supporting these guys...great beans, great coffee drinks, outdoor seating, excellent pastries from Valerie.
27 locals raden deze aan
Muddy Paw Coffee Silverlake
3320 Sunset Blvd
27 locals raden deze aan
We love supporting these guys...great beans, great coffee drinks, outdoor seating, excellent pastries from Valerie.

Parks & Nature

Rent a boat to paddle around the lake, or just relax and people watch on the grass...
563 locals raden deze aan
Echo Park Lake
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Rent a boat to paddle around the lake, or just relax and people watch on the grass...
If you like a 40min-1hr long hike, it's a great trail. Especially if you're meeting friends with dogs, it's all off leash and an easy hike for all.
273 locals raden deze aan
Elysian Park
835 Academy Rd
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If you like a 40min-1hr long hike, it's a great trail. Especially if you're meeting friends with dogs, it's all off leash and an easy hike for all.
hiking, picnics, relaxing, finding secret trails... it's beautiful
898 locals raden deze aan
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
898 locals raden deze aan
hiking, picnics, relaxing, finding secret trails... it's beautiful
really great spot to start your trail day in the park...
133 locals raden deze aan
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell Dr
133 locals raden deze aan
really great spot to start your trail day in the park...

Arts & Culture

1555 locals raden deze aan
Broad Contemporary Art Museum
221 S Grand Ave
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695 locals raden deze aan
Het Museum voor Hedendaagse Kunst
250 S Grand Ave
695 locals raden deze aan
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Silver Lake Branch Library
2411 Glendale Blvd
24 locals raden deze aan

Sightseeing

It's just a must, either in the day or at night to see the lights. It's spectacular.
4367 locals raden deze aan
Griffith-observatorium
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals raden deze aan
It's just a must, either in the day or at night to see the lights. It's spectacular.
164 locals raden deze aan
bradbury building
304 South Broadway
164 locals raden deze aan

Shopping

Excellent gifts, products, LA based items, great staff
41 locals raden deze aan
Yolk
3910 Sunset Blvd
41 locals raden deze aan
Excellent gifts, products, LA based items, great staff
Michelle is fabulous and she has a wide selection of items to chose from
Mush
1617 Silver Lake Blvd
Michelle is fabulous and she has a wide selection of items to chose from
You can get candles and perfume and jewelry and rugs and shoes, but especially gorgeous clothing here..
11 locals raden deze aan
Lake
1618 Silver Lake Blvd
11 locals raden deze aan
You can get candles and perfume and jewelry and rugs and shoes, but especially gorgeous clothing here..
Where to begin? so many great items here, always worth a look-see!
13 locals raden deze aan
Lawson-Fenning
6824 Melrose Ave
13 locals raden deze aan
Where to begin? so many great items here, always worth a look-see!
The best cheeses and snacks around. If you really want to present a great host gift, this is your spot!
42 locals raden deze aan
Cheese Store of Silver Lake
3926 Sunset Boulevard
42 locals raden deze aan
The best cheeses and snacks around. If you really want to present a great host gift, this is your spot!

Essentials

crowded parking lot, but to get what you need, you gotta go here!
1699 locals raden deze aan
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
1699 locals raden deze aan
crowded parking lot, but to get what you need, you gotta go here!
653 locals raden deze aan
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Ave
653 locals raden deze aan
Excellent produce, fantastic prices, huge shop with really friendly, helpful staff
104 locals raden deze aan
JONS International Marketplace
1601 N Vermont Ave
104 locals raden deze aan
Excellent produce, fantastic prices, huge shop with really friendly, helpful staff
There is also a Lassen's across the street from this grocery store, if you need bulk or otherwise "natural" items
177 locals raden deze aan
Albertsons
2035 Hillhurst Ave
177 locals raden deze aan
There is also a Lassen's across the street from this grocery store, if you need bulk or otherwise "natural" items
A great liquor store with lots to chose from! Including cheese, crackers and chocolates.
12 locals raden deze aan
Silver Lake Liquor Shop
1620 Silver Lake Boulevard
12 locals raden deze aan
A great liquor store with lots to chose from! Including cheese, crackers and chocolates.