Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Cafe Tropical
2900 Sunset BlvdEnjoy a cafe con leche, or medianoche sandwich!
Grab a quick bite and stroll around the lake, or ride the paddle boats.
49 locals recommend
Square One at the Boathouse
751 Echo Park AvenueGrab a quick bite and stroll around the lake, or ride the paddle boats.
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdMmm... ramen is yummy.
Casual Mexican restaurant with a full bar, and great background music from local DJ's.
63 locals recommend
El Condor
3701 Sunset BlvdCasual Mexican restaurant with a full bar, and great background music from local DJ's.
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdBecause oysters :)
Elf Cafe
2135 Sunset BlvdGood spot for high end vegetarian cuisine. BYOB.
Classy spot for a date night or Sunday brunch on the back patio with friends.
197 locals recommend
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset BlvdClassy spot for a date night or Sunday brunch on the back patio with friends.
Cozy little cafe with outdoor seating. Dog friendly. They donate portions of their proceeds to animal rescue charities.
27 locals recommend
Muddy Paw Coffee Silverlake
3320 Sunset BlvdCozy little cafe with outdoor seating. Dog friendly. They donate portions of their proceeds to animal rescue charities.
A large latte will run you $8, but it will be a super fancy yummy latte! They have some good dishes on the menu as well.
219 locals recommend
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake BlvdA large latte will run you $8, but it will be a super fancy yummy latte! They have some good dishes on the menu as well.
Tamales Alberto 2
1378 Sunset BlvdAll kinds of tamales! Try the chicken mole.
Best Haitian chicken plate in L.A., and excellent coffee from the owner's plantation to boot!
TiGeorges' Chicken
Best Haitian chicken plate in L.A., and excellent coffee from the owner's plantation to boot!
Gingergrass Silverlake
2396 Glendale BlvdTry the brisket or pulled pork banh mi specials.
Old school French cuisine. Get a table by the bar for a more casual dining experience.
125 locals recommend
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset BlvdOld school French cuisine. Get a table by the bar for a more casual dining experience.
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdYour local solution for yummy fresh Taiwanese food.
Shopping
MONO RECORDS
Good selection of used vinyl at decent prices!
Support local reading programs for kids by stock up on time travel supplies! Brought to you by Dave Eggers and friends.
50 locals recommend
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset BlvdSupport local reading programs for kids by stock up on time travel supplies! Brought to you by Dave Eggers and friends.
Record store focusing on cool rock music and an eclectic mix of underground genres.
26 locals recommend
Vacation Vinyl
4166 Santa Monica BoulevardRecord store focusing on cool rock music and an eclectic mix of underground genres.
Blue Bag Records
2149 Sunset BoulevardGood selection of funk, reggae, and jazz vinyl.
Good variety of new vinyl, focusing on indie rock and local bands.
53 locals recommend
Permanent Records
1906 Cypress AvenueGood variety of new vinyl, focusing on indie rock and local bands.
Yolk
3910 Sunset BlvdOne of the best toy stores in L.A., with stuff for grown kids too!
Lawson-Fenning
6824 Melrose AveRetro modern furniture, and upscale gifts for the home.
Arts & Culture
Catch a gig from one of the many great local or touring bands that pass through this club.
185 locals recommend
Echoplex
1154 Glendale BlvdCatch a gig from one of the many great local or touring bands that pass through this club.
SPACELAND
1717 Silver Lake BoulevardIconic local music spot, with billiards to boot.
Dance club that hosts a variety of different types of music, and features top DJ talent.
84 locals recommend
Los Globos
3040 Sunset BlvdDance club that hosts a variety of different types of music, and features top DJ talent.
Bootleg Theater
2220 Beverly BlvdUnderrated music venue that puts on some interesting programming.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old timey cocktails. Tipped by Esquire Mag as one of the best bars in the U.S.
206 locals recommend
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset BlvdOld timey cocktails. Tipped by Esquire Mag as one of the best bars in the U.S.
Sightseeing
Great spot to put in a few mile jog, have a picnic, or bring your puppy for playtime at the dog park.
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
Great spot to put in a few mile jog, have a picnic, or bring your puppy for playtime at the dog park.
Echo Park Lake
Where the local ducks and geese hang out.
Essentials
Helpful, well-stocked wine store. Check out their tastings as well.
138 locals recommend
Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale BlvdHelpful, well-stocked wine store. Check out their tastings as well.
Another well-stocked and helpful wine store, with a good selection of craft beers and spirits.
12 locals recommend
Silver Lake Liquor Shop
1620 Silver Lake BoulevardAnother well-stocked and helpful wine store, with a good selection of craft beers and spirits.
Cheeses of the world, and all the complementary treats you'd want with it. They make some good sammies as well.
42 locals recommend
Cheese Store of Silver Lake
3926 Sunset BoulevardCheeses of the world, and all the complementary treats you'd want with it. They make some good sammies as well.