Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Great local coffee place for on the go-- cool characters and great pour-over, espresso, and pastries!
43 locals recommend
Spring For Coffee
548 S Spring St
43 locals recommend
Great local coffee place for on the go-- cool characters and great pour-over, espresso, and pastries!
Local spot for a drink and good meal! In converted historic building--excellent tomato soup and grilled cheese
33 locals recommend
Ledlow
400 Main Street
33 locals recommend
Local spot for a drink and good meal! In converted historic building--excellent tomato soup and grilled cheese
Top Chef finalist makes Jewish-Scottish food! Small plates and interesting dishes--lots of pork! It's definitely not kosher, but amazing!
13 locals recommend
The Gorbals
216 East 5th Street
13 locals recommend
Top Chef finalist makes Jewish-Scottish food! Small plates and interesting dishes--lots of pork! It's definitely not kosher, but amazing!
The "original" French dip sandwich. Has been here for about 100 years now. Great vibe, good food for a piece of historic downtown. Also, secret bar inside--the Varnish
153 locals recommend
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th St
153 locals recommend
The "original" French dip sandwich. Has been here for about 100 years now. Great vibe, good food for a piece of historic downtown. Also, secret bar inside--the Varnish
Awesome marketplace, bakery, restaurant. In re-done building, feels like you're in Europe. Try the macaroons and pizza!
584 locals recommend
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand Ave
584 locals recommend
Awesome marketplace, bakery, restaurant. In re-done building, feels like you're in Europe. Try the macaroons and pizza!
Famous Japanese ramen--always a line, but great broth that's been supposedly watched over for days in a "secret location"
122 locals recommend
Daikokuya
327 1st St
122 locals recommend
Famous Japanese ramen--always a line, but great broth that's been supposedly watched over for days in a "secret location"
Vietnamese/Singaporean power couple revamp 100 year old brick building and bring South East Asian tastes to Little Tokyo! Fresh baked baguettes and yummy curries!
the Spice Table
114 South Central Avenue
Vietnamese/Singaporean power couple revamp 100 year old brick building and bring South East Asian tastes to Little Tokyo! Fresh baked baguettes and yummy curries!

Everything Else

Ex-football player turned bakers makes delectable sweets!
18 locals recommend
Big Man Bakes
413 S Main St
18 locals recommend
Ex-football player turned bakers makes delectable sweets!
Great craft beer and boutique wine selection--open til 2am everyday and free delivery! Also there's a bar inside for wine and beer flights.
35 locals recommend
BUZZ wine beer bottleshop & bar
460 S Spring St
35 locals recommend
Great craft beer and boutique wine selection--open til 2am everyday and free delivery! Also there's a bar inside for wine and beer flights.

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighbhoorhood bar with awesome double happy hour!
11 locals recommend
Onyx Lounge
118 W 5th St
11 locals recommend
Neighbhoorhood bar with awesome double happy hour!
Tequila and Mezcal only bar. Fun decor and great drinks!
50 locals recommend
Las Perlas
107 E 6th St
50 locals recommend
Tequila and Mezcal only bar. Fun decor and great drinks!