Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Everything is delicious and mostly spicy.
Go early in the evening, otherwise sign up on their waitlist in person and have a beer while you wait.
238 locals recommend
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdEverything is delicious and mostly spicy.
Go early in the evening, otherwise sign up on their waitlist in person and have a beer while you wait.
Go for delicious date night (upscale) French food.
Call ahead and reserve a table.
431 locals recommend
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdGo for delicious date night (upscale) French food.
Call ahead and reserve a table.
Amazing cold weather or hangover ramen soup.
Only order take-out, the line takes forever and the ambiance is not worth it.
278 locals recommend
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdAmazing cold weather or hangover ramen soup.
Only order take-out, the line takes forever and the ambiance is not worth it.
HACHÉ LA
3319 Sunset BlvdGet a cheap burger and beer and sit outside.
The only pasta place that matters, mostly for the consistent food and the mellow vibe.
121 locals recommend
Speranza
2547 Hyperion AveThe only pasta place that matters, mostly for the consistent food and the mellow vibe.
Totally delicious seafood (burger too tho). Go to the upstairs bar for mellow happy hour or call for a reservation in the restaurant.
227 locals recommend
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdTotally delicious seafood (burger too tho). Go to the upstairs bar for mellow happy hour or call for a reservation in the restaurant.
Really the only coffee shop that matters. If you need a kick in the ass, get the Angeleno.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdReally the only coffee shop that matters. If you need a kick in the ass, get the Angeleno.
When you NEED a cupcake. If you don't like cream cheese frosting, get the berry shortcake (whipped cream topping).
34 locals recommend
Lark Cake Shop
3337 Sunset BlvdWhen you NEED a cupcake. If you don't like cream cheese frosting, get the berry shortcake (whipped cream topping).
(Fancy) French bean burrito and tres leches birthday cake. That's all. And don't fuss about tip being included. This place is only open during the day - weekdays are best for no-wait.
46 locals recommend
el vy (in the former Trois Familia space)
3510 Sunset Boulevard(Fancy) French bean burrito and tres leches birthday cake. That's all. And don't fuss about tip being included. This place is only open during the day - weekdays are best for no-wait.
Sunset Junction Coffee Shop
3916 Sunset BlvdTotally solid, non-greasy diner.
Millie's Cafe
3524 Sunset BlvdTotally solid, greasy AF diner. Mostly outdoor seating.
When you really just need a coffee and Intelligentsia is too far.
47 locals recommend
Alfred Coffee Silverlake
3337 1/2 Sunset BlvdWhen you really just need a coffee and Intelligentsia is too far.
A lighter take-out option where you can eat gluten-free or vegan but still feel full after.
17 locals recommend
Ohana Superette
2852 Sunset BlvdA lighter take-out option where you can eat gluten-free or vegan but still feel full after.
Pho Cafe
2841 Sunset BlvdA lighter option than ramen and/or sometimes all you want is egg rolls.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is also a restaurant, but we recommend sitting at the bar for drinks. Happy hour menu.
224 locals recommend
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset BlvdThis place is also a restaurant, but we recommend sitting at the bar for drinks. Happy hour menu.
People love this place. I love the $5 happy hour til 8pm.
Also popular with the super late-night crowd.
206 locals recommend
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset BlvdPeople love this place. I love the $5 happy hour til 8pm.
Also popular with the super late-night crowd.
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset BlvdSit in the 321 bar and order a martini.
Essentials
The new go-to grocery store that sits on the spectrum between Trader Joe's and a for-real Whole Foods.
254 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale BlvdThe new go-to grocery store that sits on the spectrum between Trader Joe's and a for-real Whole Foods.
I only go for the calming factor of the parking lot attendant, Egee. He hooks you up, rain or shine.
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveI only go for the calming factor of the parking lot attendant, Egee. He hooks you up, rain or shine.
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdFarmers Market - Tuesdays 2pm-7pm - Saturdays 8am-1pm
Entertainment & Activities
Best sound and picture quality + reserved seating, in the heart of Hollywood.
772 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdBest sound and picture quality + reserved seating, in the heart of Hollywood.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrGotta go, amirite?!
Arts & Culture
It's the white building up on a hill that is visible from our street. Hike up or drive up (busy on weekends!).
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdIt's the white building up on a hill that is visible from our street. Hike up or drive up (busy on weekends!).
The building is spectacular and they have some great special exhibits.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveThe building is spectacular and they have some great special exhibits.
Hauser & Wirth
901 E 3rd StBeautifully converted building.
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrIt's far but the view is breathtaking. $20 for parking, free entry.
Splurge on beautiful classical music and awesome acoustics.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveSplurge on beautiful classical music and awesome acoustics.
Shopping
Mohawk General Store
4011 Sunset BlvdIf you like Dries van Noten, Acne, Isabel Marant etc.
Parks & Nature
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveGo walk around a little!
Manhattan Beach
The best beach for easy transit/access. Parking can be hard.
That cactus garden is a must-see.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdThat cactus garden is a must-see.