Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Mesón Cafe
459 N Western AveFresh local grown organic whole food, coffee & tea.
MON~SAT 8AM~7PM
Delicious Thai food!
Too many good dishes to recommend them all.
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Prael
4620 Melrose AvenueDelicious Thai food!
Too many good dishes to recommend them all.
Bamboo Chinese Cuisine
4808 Melrose AveChinese food. Tasty. Fast. Accept credit cards w/ $25+ order.
Popular Japanese place. Love their Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice!!
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Noshi Sushi
4430 Beverly BlvdPopular Japanese place. Love their Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice!!
Hae Jang Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant
3821 W 6th StVery popular Korean BBQ place
KFC
5925 W 3rd StFried Chicken and other fast food.
BCD Tofu House
3575 Wilshire BlvdKorean food. Open 24H
Curry House Japanese Curry & Spaghetti
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka StJapanese style western food
Paris Baguette
3470 W 6th StFresh bakery & coffee
Paris Baguette
3470 W 6th StFresh bakery & coffee
Pho Saigon noodle and grill
3831 W 6th StVietnamese food
Khun Dom
4681 Melrose AveThai food
The Shrimp Lover
4814 Melrose AveGreat shrimp dishes!
Osteria La Buca
5210 Melrose AveWonderful Italian food
Osteria Mamma
5732 Melrose AveWonderful Italian food
Great Italian food.
Monday~Wednesday 4PM~Close
PRIX FIXE MENU $16
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Louise's Trattoria
232 N Larchmont BlvdGreat Italian food.
Monday~Wednesday 4PM~Close
PRIX FIXE MENU $16
El Cholo - The Original
1121 S Western AveGreat Spanish Cafe
Cactus Taquerias #2
4370 Beverly BlvdMexican food
Colorful! Fresh! Delicious food! Free sampling is available.
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Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdColorful! Fresh! Delicious food! Free sampling is available.
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdVegan, delicious food & drinks!
Larchmont Bungalow
107 North Larchmont BoulevardPopular brunch place!
Chinese Soupy dumplings, noodles and other Chinese dishes from Taiwan.
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Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso AveChinese Soupy dumplings, noodles and other Chinese dishes from Taiwan.
Green Leaves Vegan
1769 Hillhurst AveVegan place with big menu!
Vegan Glory
8393 Beverly BlvdVegan Thai cuisine
Daikokuya
327 1st StFamous Japanese Raman
Palms Thai Restaurant
5900 Hollywood BlvdGreat Thai food!
Marix Tex Mex Cafe
1108 N Flores StGreat Mexican food in WeHo!
Mendocino Farms
175 S Fairfax AveGreat Sandwiches!!!
Denny's
5751 Sunset BlvdAmerican comfort food
Cafe 50's
11623 Santa Monica BlvdAmerican Diner (Pancakes, Burgers & Milk Shakes)
Urth Caffe Melrose
8565 Melrose AvePopular Cafe w/ free wifi.
Bread Lounge
700 S Santa Fe AveMy favorite bakery in town!
Wonderful cafe/restaurant/bakery with outdoor sitting area!
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Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveWonderful cafe/restaurant/bakery with outdoor sitting area!
Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveOne of my favorite cafes!!
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StAwesome Cafe!!! LOVE!
Joey's Café
8301 Santa Monica BlvdLovely brunch!!
Bunch, bakery, bar & restaurant. Parking is hard; UBER is suggested!
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Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveBunch, bakery, bar & restaurant. Parking is hard; UBER is suggested!
Well-known gay bar in the night and good cafe during the day.
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The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdWell-known gay bar in the night and good cafe during the day.
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdOne of the kind burger place in California!
Great burger & fries (peanut oil used). Free roasted peanuts are the must try.
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Five Guys
5550 Wilshire BlvdGreat burger & fries (peanut oil used). Free roasted peanuts are the must try.
Great baking goods & fresh squeezed orange juice!!
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
315 N Brand BlvdGreat baking goods & fresh squeezed orange juice!!
Essentials
Bangkok Market
4757 Melrose AveThai supermarket
California Market
450 S Western AveKorean supermarket with small food courts.
Vons Pharmacy
3461 W 3rd StStarbucks, fresh bakery & pharmacy.
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdGood selections of goods!
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdGood selections of goods!
Everything Else
Scoops
2143 West 182nd StreetIce cream & frozen yogurt. MON~SAT 12PM~10PM
Salt & Straw
240 N Larchmont BlvdPopular ice cream shop!
I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdNight view
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveHiking, Sunrise & Sunset.
Sprinkles Beverly Hills Cupcakes
9635 S Santa Monica BlvdFamous cupcakes!
Wonderful views on the top of the hiking trail!
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Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyWonderful views on the top of the hiking trail!
Arts & Culture
Universal Studio Hollywood & City Walk
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaUniversal Studio Hollywood & City Walk
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdEnjoy live performance outdoor!
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdTop of the line entertaining experience.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdArt exhibition & great bar!
I-Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdStunning theater
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierBeach, Amusement Park, Shopping
Art Walk DTLA
411 S Main StGalleries
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AvePerformance
I-Center ye-Staples
1111 S Figueroa StConcerts
Pellissier Building and Wiltern Theatre
Performance, concerts...
Drinks & Nightlife
Tiki Ti
4427 Sunset BlvdVery unique bar/lounge!
Akbar
4356 Sunset BlvdNeighborhood gay bar
Faultline Bar
4216 Melrose AveBear/leather gay bar
Micky's
8857 Santa Monica BlvdWell-known gay bar with a dance floor & go-go boys!
Sightseeing
Los Angeles City Hall
200 N Spring StCity view from the top.
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StThe original farmer's market
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdExperience the Hollywood dreams!!
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkBeach & Artistic shops
Amaziko eVenice
Beautiful canals!!
Echo Park Lake
Beautiful park with nice view of hills and DTLA!
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardHiking
Hollywood Reservoir
G6451 Weidlake DrHollywood sign, hiking
Union Station
800 N Alameda StOriginal Train station
Shopping
The Grove
189 The Grove DrOutdoor shopping/dinning/movie mall
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre CourtArt, shopping...