Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
I pleasant place to work with lots of outdoor seating, quality coffee, and snacks.
118 locals recommend
Fix Coffee
2100 Echo Park AvenueI pleasant place to work with lots of outdoor seating, quality coffee, and snacks.
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset BlvdThe best deep dish this side of Chicago
Red Hill
1325 Echo Park AvenueGood brunch
I don't usually eat vegan, but when I do, I go here. It's amazing. Try the hot sauce.
311 locals recommend
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdI don't usually eat vegan, but when I do, I go here. It's amazing. Try the hot sauce.
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdSolid taco establishment w/horchata popsicles
Locally sourced vegetarian food for people who don't like vegetarian food. A bit pricey but you pay for quality and the nicer ambiance.
125 locals recommend
Elf Cafe
2135 Sunset BlvdLocally sourced vegetarian food for people who don't like vegetarian food. A bit pricey but you pay for quality and the nicer ambiance.
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdA classier bar/restaurant with oysters. Good for dates.
It's Thai Hometaurant
1311 N Glendale BlvdThe local Thai joint.
Gingergrass Silverlake
2396 Glendale BlvdAmazing Vietnamese fusion. Small bar attached.
Everything Else
Echo Park Lake
Bring a blanket, a frisbee, some wine, a book, a guitar....
The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdAn amazing venue with free residencies during the week.
Lot 1 Cafe
1533 Sunset BlvdA small venue / bar / restaurant
Echo Foot Lounge
2148 Sunset BlvdMassages for ~$30. Can't go wrong.
The best deal in the area for cheap authentic El Salvadorian food. Their papusas are 99 cents on some nights.
14 locals recommend
Mayas' Tacos Restaurant
1600 N Alvarado StThe best deal in the area for cheap authentic El Salvadorian food. Their papusas are 99 cents on some nights.
A dark, cheap, hip dive. Foosball tables and vinyl djs. Good on weekday nights.
107 locals recommend
Cha Cha Lounge
2375 Glendale BlvdA dark, cheap, hip dive. Foosball tables and vinyl djs. Good on weekday nights.
Drinks & Nightlife
el prado
1805 Sunset BlvdA wine and beer bar perfect for catching up or getting close.
You can buy individual beers to go or hang out in the side room bar and drink there. They have every type of beer and a great gluten free section. They also have board games in the bar area.
138 locals recommend
Sunset Beer Company
1498 Sunset BlvdYou can buy individual beers to go or hang out in the side room bar and drink there. They have every type of beer and a great gluten free section. They also have board games in the bar area.
Over 50 California beers on tap and lots of amazing mixed drinks. Pizza and other eats. Can accomodate large groups.
323 locals recommend
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdOver 50 California beers on tap and lots of amazing mixed drinks. Pizza and other eats. Can accomodate large groups.
They have a beer garden in the back, das boot, a piano singer, and sausage platters. Watch out for the wenchy staff— they don't mess around.
149 locals recommend
The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale BlvdThey have a beer garden in the back, das boot, a piano singer, and sausage platters. Watch out for the wenchy staff— they don't mess around.
Shopping
Buy your records here and maybe you'll be lucky enough to catch an in-show performance.
53 locals recommend
Permanent Records
1906 Cypress AvenueBuy your records here and maybe you'll be lucky enough to catch an in-show performance.
Essentials
A little farmers market store. They have fresh bread and other items in addition to amazing produce and delicatessen fare
153 locals recommend
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park AveA little farmers market store. They have fresh bread and other items in addition to amazing produce and delicatessen fare
Kombucha for under $3. And everything else you'd expect from a big chain grocery store.
274 locals recommend
Vons
561 N Glendale AveKombucha for under $3. And everything else you'd expect from a big chain grocery store.
Arts & Culture
Echo Country Outpost
1770 Glendale BlvdThis DIY venue has shows and events for local/traveling musicians and artists.
Sightseeing
A ridiculously big park perfect for jogs, walks, picnics, kickball, 40oz in brown bags
53 locals recommend
Elysian Park Trail
Elysian Park TrailA ridiculously big park perfect for jogs, walks, picnics, kickball, 40oz in brown bags
A good place to chill. There's a large grassy area and a trail around the reservoir. They also have a basketball court and dog park.
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
A good place to chill. There's a large grassy area and a trail around the reservoir. They also have a basketball court and dog park.