Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Walking distance from our house and owned by friends, we love this little coffee shop for our morning coffees.
23 locals recommend
Collage Coffee
5106 York BlvdWalking distance from our house and owned by friends, we love this little coffee shop for our morning coffees.
Our favorite local food spot. Taiwanese food from the owners of Pine + Crane in Silverlake. Dan Dan Noodles, Spicy Shrimp Wontons, and the Pork buns are our go-tos. Get there early before the rush.
84 locals recommend
Joy
5100 York BlvdOur favorite local food spot. Taiwanese food from the owners of Pine + Crane in Silverlake. Dan Dan Noodles, Spicy Shrimp Wontons, and the Pork buns are our go-tos. Get there early before the rush.
Probably the most famous HP food spot. Polar Berry Club is our favorite but you can't really go wrong with anything here.
159 locals recommend
Donut Friend
5107 York BlvdProbably the most famous HP food spot. Polar Berry Club is our favorite but you can't really go wrong with anything here.
This is a new restaurant from the owners of Mozza. Really great food and drinks, one of the most popular spots in the area.
67 locals recommend
Hippo
5916 1/2 N Figueroa StThis is a new restaurant from the owners of Mozza. Really great food and drinks, one of the most popular spots in the area.
One of our go-to bar/restaurants, especially during happy hour. Mediterranean food in an old masonic building. Always get the labne to start with your drinks. The octopus, skewers and haloumi salad are also favorites of ours.
29 locals recommend
Checker Hall
104 N Ave 56One of our go-to bar/restaurants, especially during happy hour. Mediterranean food in an old masonic building. Always get the labne to start with your drinks. The octopus, skewers and haloumi salad are also favorites of ours.
Civil Coffee
5629 N Figueroa StThe hippest coffee shop in the area.
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
111 S Ave 59Delicious baked goods. Very popular on weekends.
Vegetarian (and mainly vegan) food. The morning glory bowl with an egg and avocado is my pick.
198 locals recommend
Kitchen Mouse
5904 N Figueroa StVegetarian (and mainly vegan) food. The morning glory bowl with an egg and avocado is my pick.
Great food, with a little speakeasy out back to grab a wine after dinner.
102 locals recommend
Cafe Birdie
5631 N Figueroa StGreat food, with a little speakeasy out back to grab a wine after dinner.
Great little market within walking distance. It's a small grocery store that also serves coffee and juices, as well as its own sandwich shop (Monte 52) inside.
35 locals recommend
La Tropicana Market
5200 Monte Vista StGreat little market within walking distance. It's a small grocery store that also serves coffee and juices, as well as its own sandwich shop (Monte 52) inside.
The best local cafe you could ask for. Every dish is delicious.
31 locals recommend
Gloria's Cuisine L.A.
231 North Avenue 50The best local cafe you could ask for. Every dish is delicious.
Great for breakfast and lunch, Amara has delicious dishes that are healthy too.
88 locals recommend
Amara Kitchen
519 N Avenue 64Great for breakfast and lunch, Amara has delicious dishes that are healthy too.
Triple Beam Pizza
5918 N Figueroa StGet pizza by the ounce!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a fantastic space, a restored bowling alley from 1927. Worth enjoying a drink there even if you don't want to have a bowl.
253 locals recommend
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StThis is a fantastic space, a restored bowling alley from 1927. Worth enjoying a drink there even if you don't want to have a bowl.
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York BlvdGreat little cocktail bar.
A great wine store where you can sit down and have a drink. Grab some Triple Beam pizza while you're there!
20 locals recommend
Highland Park Wine
5918 1/2 N Figueroa StA great wine store where you can sit down and have a drink. Grab some Triple Beam pizza while you're there!
Not always the greatest crowd, but it's a nice place to drink a beer outdoors!
79 locals recommend
Block Party Highland Park
5050 York BoulevardNot always the greatest crowd, but it's a nice place to drink a beer outdoors!
Footsies
2640 N Figueroa StFun bar with great music and a cool crowd.