Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Pho Cafe
2841 Sunset BlvdReally great vietnamese food, fast service, cash only.
Awesome courtyard dining, Moroccan food and flair including super slow service. Don't go when 'hangry' (hungry +angry). :)
21 locals recommend
Cowboys & Turbans
2815 Sunset BoulevardAwesome courtyard dining, Moroccan food and flair including super slow service. Don't go when 'hangry' (hungry +angry). :)
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdYummy Ramen xoxo
Somewhat overpriced Cafe, must experience when in SL :) - here you get the best impression on what a SL hipster is supposed to be.
219 locals recommend
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake BlvdSomewhat overpriced Cafe, must experience when in SL :) - here you get the best impression on what a SL hipster is supposed to be.
Vegan House
Great vegan food, unpretentious and affordable xxx
Great veggie chicken curries, smoked cauliflower curry, mango lassis and everything else you like about Indian cuisine. Very affordable.
19 locals recommend
Samosa House Silverlake
3200 Sunset BoulevardGreat veggie chicken curries, smoked cauliflower curry, mango lassis and everything else you like about Indian cuisine. Very affordable.
Yakuza Sushi
1700 Silver Lake BlvdExcellent gourmet sushi.
Great coffee & breakfast, free wifi, inside & outdoors. Featured on LA Times front page. Smoking not prohibited... and here you smell the occasional joint as well...
22 locals recommend
MorningsNights Cafe
1523 Griffith Park BoulevardGreat coffee & breakfast, free wifi, inside & outdoors. Featured on LA Times front page. Smoking not prohibited... and here you smell the occasional joint as well...
5 driving minutes away - best kept secret - my favorite Sushi place in town for quick delicious rolls and meals. Cash only.
52 locals recommend
Noshi Sushi
4430 Beverly Blvd5 driving minutes away - best kept secret - my favorite Sushi place in town for quick delicious rolls and meals. Cash only.
Very tastefully decorated and designed fully vegan restaurant. Delicious food. The place has a cozy living room feel, and the owner is the musician Moby. Reservation highly recommened.
82 locals recommend
Little Pine
2870 Rowena AveVery tastefully decorated and designed fully vegan restaurant. Delicious food. The place has a cozy living room feel, and the owner is the musician Moby. Reservation highly recommened.
Everything Else
Cafe Tropical
2900 Sunset BlvdBest coffee in town. Great cuban sandwiches. Fast service
Great mani/pedi, reservation recommended but I never got turned way on a walk in.
9 locals recommend
Gloss Nailspa
2911 Sunset BlvdGreat mani/pedi, reservation recommended but I never got turned way on a walk in.
Lake
1618 Silver Lake BlvdSuper cute boutique with great clothes but pricey
Need a gift, toy, scarf, children's books and clothes or simply enjoy browsing? Cute store, tasteful and affordable xxx
41 locals recommend
Yolk
3910 Sunset BlvdNeed a gift, toy, scarf, children's books and clothes or simply enjoy browsing? Cute store, tasteful and affordable xxx
7-Eleven
1647 Silver Lake Blvd24/7 7/11
Silver Lake Liquor Shop
1620 Silver Lake BoulevardBest Liquor store in Silverlake - great wines etc
Great Mani /Pedi in case Gloss is booked up :) Walk in ok but busy on weekends...
6 locals recommend
Sun Nail
2616 Sunset BlvdGreat Mani /Pedi in case Gloss is booked up :) Walk in ok but busy on weekends...
Small supermarket not recommended for shopping as quite expensive - but they are down the road and also deliver in 30 min in case you are too jet legged...
163 locals recommend
Yummy.com
5520 San Vicente BlvdSmall supermarket not recommended for shopping as quite expensive - but they are down the road and also deliver in 30 min in case you are too jet legged...
The other only supermarket... :) more on the gourmet side, especially the food bar. Delicious!
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveThe other only supermarket... :) more on the gourmet side, especially the food bar. Delicious!
The one and only supermarket. Beware of its parking lot - crazy during peak times.
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveThe one and only supermarket. Beware of its parking lot - crazy during peak times.
Peaceful meadow by the lake. Bring a blanket, picnic, drink and chill out with the locals. No dogs allowed.
2300 Silver Lake Blvd
2300 Silver Lake BoulevardPeaceful meadow by the lake. Bring a blanket, picnic, drink and chill out with the locals. No dogs allowed.
Essentials
Great Neighborhood farmers market. Not as substantial as the one in Echo Park but covering essentials.
187 locals recommend
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdGreat Neighborhood farmers market. Not as substantial as the one in Echo Park but covering essentials.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wine and fresh oysters in cozy setting. Best oysters in town.
227 locals recommend
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdGreat wine and fresh oysters in cozy setting. Best oysters in town.
If you like cold pressed fresh super organic healthy juices - carot lime coconut , ginger oregano or tumeric jalopeno - then this is your place. If you are not into paying around 12,- for a smoothie then go down Sunset to 3824 Sunset : NATUREWELL is a bit cheaper , and the selection is less exclusive plus they have a broader offer of food as well (cereal, nuts, and such by the pound...) :)
36 locals recommend
Moon Juice
2839 Sunset BlvdIf you like cold pressed fresh super organic healthy juices - carot lime coconut , ginger oregano or tumeric jalopeno - then this is your place. If you are not into paying around 12,- for a smoothie then go down Sunset to 3824 Sunset : NATUREWELL is a bit cheaper , and the selection is less exclusive plus they have a broader offer of food as well (cereal, nuts, and such by the pound...) :)
Shopping
Kale Coconut Smoothie to die for. Ginger shots and the such, all super healthy and priced ok -- neither cheap nor outrageous for LA standards...I also get my rolled oats here and other food supplies .
77 locals recommend
Naturewell Vegan Juice & Smoothies
3824 Sunset BlvdKale Coconut Smoothie to die for. Ginger shots and the such, all super healthy and priced ok -- neither cheap nor outrageous for LA standards...I also get my rolled oats here and other food supplies .