Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdGreat food, awesome drinks, perfect L.A. ambiance.
Good old fashioned French fare. The ratatouille is magnifique!!!
125 locals recommend
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset BlvdGood old fashioned French fare. The ratatouille is magnifique!!!
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdBest ramen outside Little Tokyo.
If you're looking for tacos the way they serve them in Mexico City, we think these are the best.
395 locals recommend
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdIf you're looking for tacos the way they serve them in Mexico City, we think these are the best.
As a former New Yorker, I say this pizza is the best in the area. They deliver!
18 locals recommend
Pizza Buona
922 N Alvarado StAs a former New Yorker, I say this pizza is the best in the area. They deliver!
Awesome fresh baked treats, breakfast, wraps and coffee. Great prices.
18 locals recommend
Cuscatleca Bakery
2501 Sunset BlvdAwesome fresh baked treats, breakfast, wraps and coffee. Great prices.
Tierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado StClose by coffee shop.
Starbucks Reserve
2134 Sunset BlvdThis is the closest Starbucks, and it's the upscale version.
We've heard this is the best coffee in the area, though we haven't tried it ourselves.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdWe've heard this is the best coffee in the area, though we haven't tried it ourselves.
If you're looking for a no-frills burger stand, this is the place.
15 locals recommend
Patra Burgers On Sunset
1524 Sunset BlvdIf you're looking for a no-frills burger stand, this is the place.
Hands down the best Mexican food in the neighborhood. We also recommend the taco trucks.
Marielas Taco
2501 Sunset BlvdHands down the best Mexican food in the neighborhood. We also recommend the taco trucks.
Samosa House Silverlake
3200 Sunset BoulevardTasty Indian food served cafeteria style.
The Habit Burger Grill
4770 Lankershim BlvdGood fast food.
Freedman's
2619 Sunset BlvdUpscale twist on the traditional Jewish deli. Great matzoh ball soup!
Drinks & Nightlife
Gold Room
1558 Sunset BlvdVoted best dive bar in Los Angeles. Arrive early to beat the crowds.
el prado
1805 Sunset BlvdGreat small bar for beer and wine.
At this place, you purchase beer on one side, then drink it in the lounge at the other side. Huge selection.
138 locals recommend
Sunset Beer Company
1498 Sunset BlvdAt this place, you purchase beer on one side, then drink it in the lounge at the other side. Huge selection.
Sightseeing
Beautiful historic park recently renovated, perfect for a jog or paddle boat ride.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Beautiful historic park recently renovated, perfect for a jog or paddle boat ride.
Neighborhood containing many beautiful Victorian homes, some of the oldest in Los Angeles. They have appeared in movies and tv shows.
18 locals recommend
Angelino Heights Historic Area
Neighborhood containing many beautiful Victorian homes, some of the oldest in Los Angeles. They have appeared in movies and tv shows.
Essentials
Vons
561 N Glendale AveThe closest supermarket to our place. Bring your own bag!
For your health food needs, plus a great salad/lunch bar.
267 locals recommend
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
1631 Sunset BlvdFor your health food needs, plus a great salad/lunch bar.
Everything Else
Closest post office if you need to send a letter or package.
101 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
1825 N Vermont AveClosest post office if you need to send a letter or package.
Shopping
Rite Aid
1433 Glendale BlvdNearby pharmacy and drugstore.
Arts & Culture
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset BlvdQuirky shop that also has a tutoring program.
Great local book shop that serves coffee and beer, also hosts events like poetry readings.
149 locals recommend
Stories
1716 Sunset BlvdGreat local book shop that serves coffee and beer, also hosts events like poetry readings.