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Food Scene
Fresh Vietnamese cuisine - the Imperial Shrimp rolls are a must! I'm partial to this place as it was where Michael & I had our first date ; )
109 locals recommend
Gingergrass Silverlake
2396 Glendale BlvdFresh Vietnamese cuisine - the Imperial Shrimp rolls are a must! I'm partial to this place as it was where Michael & I had our first date ; )
Burgers here are pretty good, but it's the freshly made buns that make it! This place is a bakery too.
31 locals recommend
Modern Eats
2590 -D Glendale BlvdBurgers here are pretty good, but it's the freshly made buns that make it! This place is a bakery too.
Upscale cafe with elaborately prepared coffee & light Californian fare in a stylish, modern setting.
219 locals recommend
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake BlvdUpscale cafe with elaborately prepared coffee & light Californian fare in a stylish, modern setting.
Our local spot for Java - great place to grab coffee and get some work done.
51 locals recommend
Silverlake Coffee
2388 Glendale BlvdOur local spot for Java - great place to grab coffee and get some work done.
Always a familiar coffee spot. Starbucks feels like home where ever you are.
694 locals recommend
Starbucks
359 S La Brea AveAlways a familiar coffee spot. Starbucks feels like home where ever you are.
This converted old fire-house is now a buzzing American eatery with a big bar scene on a romantic patio or in the tin-ceilinged lounge.
100 locals recommend
Edendale Restaurant and Bar
2838 Rowena AveThis converted old fire-house is now a buzzing American eatery with a big bar scene on a romantic patio or in the tin-ceilinged lounge.
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset Blvd
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdGreat bar food, fun firepit out front to hang out
Everything Else
Really cool, modern, bright library - right down the hill in walking distance!
24 locals recommend
Silver Lake Branch Library
2411 Glendale BlvdReally cool, modern, bright library - right down the hill in walking distance!
CVS
4414 York BlvdThis is the nearest pharmacy - totally convenient and open 24 hours.
Go for a jog or run around the Silver Lake Reservoir - there are nice paths and even a grassy meadow to lay a blanket down and enjoy the sun.
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
Go for a jog or run around the Silver Lake Reservoir - there are nice paths and even a grassy meadow to lay a blanket down and enjoy the sun.
Take a hike, ride a horse or bike, or have a picnic at the famous Griffith Park!
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveTake a hike, ride a horse or bike, or have a picnic at the famous Griffith Park!
Drinks & Nightlife
German spot serves sausage, schnitzel & beers in a chalet-style space or on its rooftop beer garden.
149 locals recommend
The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale BlvdGerman spot serves sausage, schnitzel & beers in a chalet-style space or on its rooftop beer garden.
Akbar
4356 Sunset BlvdFun mixed bar in Silver Lake -- pretty old school, has been here forever.
Shopping
Milk
7290 Beverly BlvdGourmet Ice Cream Sandwich Heaven! Need I say more?
Sightseeing
Visit this art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdVisit this art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views
Arts & Culture
Ahmanson Theatre
135 N Grand AveThe Broad
221 S Grand Ave