Guidebook for Los Angeles

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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 recommend
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake Blvd
219 locals recommend
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 recommend
Milk
7290 Beverly Blvd
86 locals recommend
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 recommend
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake Blvd
227 locals recommend
some of the best pasta EVER and a fantastic staff!
111 locals recommend
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake Blvd
111 locals recommend
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 recommend
Yakuza Sushi
1700 Silver Lake Blvd
23 locals recommend
excellent sushi, also fairly pricey, but fun for some saki and some great rolls! staff is really friendly and helpful
46 locals recommend
el vy (in the former Trois Familia space)
3510 Sunset Boulevard
46 locals recommend
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 recommend
Casita Del Campo
1920 Hyperion Ave
58 locals recommend
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 recommend
The Park Restaurant
103 locals recommend
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 recommend
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset Blvd
197 locals recommend
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 recommend
El Condor
3701 Sunset Blvd
63 locals recommend
Another great Mexican food restaurant with a full bar.
Heralded as THE best ramen!
278 locals recommend
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset Blvd
278 locals recommend
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 recommend
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset Blvd
238 locals recommend
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 recommend
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset Blvd
224 locals recommend
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 recommend
Aroma
2903 Sunset Boulevard
15 locals recommend
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 recommend
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset Blvd
431 locals recommend
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 recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset Blvd
510 locals recommend
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 recommend
Leela Thai Restaurant
1737 Silver Lake Blvd
31 locals recommend
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 recommend
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset Blvd
131 locals recommend
Great for brunch, also has outdoor eating
Rustic-quaint spot offering lobster & crab sandwiches, grilled cheese, clam chowder & patio seating.
13 locals recommend
Knuckle & Claw
3112 Sunset Boulevard
13 locals recommend
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 recommend
Sqirl
720 N Virgil Ave
307 locals recommend
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 recommend
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset Blvd
232 locals recommend
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 recommend
The Kitchen
4348 Fountain Ave
78 locals recommend
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 recommend
Diablo
3129 Sunset Blvd
44 locals recommend
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 recommend
Millie's Cafe
3524 Sunset Blvd
144 locals recommend
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 recommend
Cowboys & Turbans
2815 Sunset Boulevard
21 locals recommend
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 recommend
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion Ave
119 locals recommend
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 recommend
Muddy Paw Coffee Silverlake
3320 Sunset Blvd
27 locals recommend
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 recommend
Echo Park Lake
563 locals recommend
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 recommend
Elysian Park
835 Academy Rd
273 locals recommend
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 recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
898 locals recommend
hiking, picnics, relaxing, finding secret trails... it's beautiful
really great spot to start your trail day in the park...
133 locals recommend
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell Dr
133 locals recommend
really great spot to start your trail day in the park...

Arts & Culture

1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
1555 locals recommend
695 locals recommend
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand Ave
695 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
Silver Lake Branch Library
2411 Glendale Blvd
24 locals recommend

Sightseeing

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

Shopping

Excellent gifts, products, LA based items, great staff
41 locals recommend
Yolk
3910 Sunset Blvd
41 locals recommend
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 recommend
Lake
1618 Silver Lake Blvd
11 locals recommend
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 recommend
Lawson-Fenning
6824 Melrose Ave
13 locals recommend
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 recommend
Cheese Store of Silver Lake
3926 Sunset Boulevard
42 locals recommend
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 recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
1699 locals recommend
crowded parking lot, but to get what you need, you gotta go here!
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Ave
653 locals recommend
Excellent produce, fantastic prices, huge shop with really friendly, helpful staff
104 locals recommend
JONS International Marketplace
1601 N Vermont Ave
104 locals recommend
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 recommend
Albertsons
2035 Hillhurst Ave
177 locals recommend
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 recommend
Silver Lake Liquor Shop
1620 Silver Lake Boulevard
12 locals recommend
A great liquor store with lots to chose from! Including cheese, crackers and chocolates.