Guidebook for Los Angeles

Rachel
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

LOCAL AND TOURIST FAVORITE! BREAKFAST AND LUNCH DINER, BEST PANCAKES! CROSS SUNSET AND WALK DOWN TO THE LEFT, JUST BEFORE FAIRFAX. IT'S A LITTLE TWIST ON THE TYPICAL AMERICAN DINER.
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The Griddle Cafe
7916 Sunset Blvd
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LOCAL AND TOURIST FAVORITE! BREAKFAST AND LUNCH DINER, BEST PANCAKES! CROSS SUNSET AND WALK DOWN TO THE LEFT, JUST BEFORE FAIRFAX. IT'S A LITTLE TWIST ON THE TYPICAL AMERICAN DINER.
BURGERS, SHAKES, FRIES. BEST VEGGIE BURGER IN TOWN IN MY OPINION!
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The Counter Custom Burgers
7919 Sunset Boulevard
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BURGERS, SHAKES, FRIES. BEST VEGGIE BURGER IN TOWN IN MY OPINION!
GOOD LA TACOS, YOU HAVE TO BRING YOUR OWN BEER!
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Pinches Tacos
8200 Sunset Blvd
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GOOD LA TACOS, YOU HAVE TO BRING YOUR OWN BEER!
GOOD DRINKS, GOOD FOR HAPPY HOUR CUZ THE PRICES ARE BETTER! THEY HAVE GOOD VEGGIE OPTIONS TOO
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Pink Taco Sunset
8225 Sunset Blvd
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GOOD DRINKS, GOOD FOR HAPPY HOUR CUZ THE PRICES ARE BETTER! THEY HAVE GOOD VEGGIE OPTIONS TOO
ASIAN FUSION IN TRADER JOES SHOPPING CENTER I DESCRIBE THIS PLACE AS GOOD ENOUGH TO WALK TO. I WOULDN’T DRIVE THERE, BUT I WILL WALK ACROSS THE STREET FOR IT!
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Wokcano
800 W 7th St
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ASIAN FUSION IN TRADER JOES SHOPPING CENTER I DESCRIBE THIS PLACE AS GOOD ENOUGH TO WALK TO. I WOULDN’T DRIVE THERE, BUT I WILL WALK ACROSS THE STREET FOR IT!
DECENT ENOUGH TO WALK TO BUT WON'T BLOW YOUR MIND.
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Rock N Roll Sushi
8000 Sunset Blvd
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DECENT ENOUGH TO WALK TO BUT WON'T BLOW YOUR MIND.
GOOD LUNCH OR HAPPY HOUR FOR WALKING DISTANCE.
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Malibu Fish Grill
8000 Sunset Blvd
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GOOD LUNCH OR HAPPY HOUR FOR WALKING DISTANCE.
GOOD FOR WALKING DISTANCE
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Evo Kitchen
7950 Sunset Boulevard
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GOOD FOR WALKING DISTANCE
Coffee Shop, walking distance.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
7915 Sunset Blvd
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Coffee Shop, walking distance.
Good Chinese across the street but they also deliver if you're feeling lazy!
Hunan Cafe
7986 Sunset Blvd
Good Chinese across the street but they also deliver if you're feeling lazy!
GREAT THAI DELIVERY OR GO THERE, OLD HOLLYWOOD PLACE WITH ROCK AND ROLL ATMOSPHERE.
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Toi On Sunset
7505 1/2 Sunset Blvd
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GREAT THAI DELIVERY OR GO THERE, OLD HOLLYWOOD PLACE WITH ROCK AND ROLL ATMOSPHERE.
Power Lunch spot for your Hollywood meetings!
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Cafe Med
8615 Sunset Boulevard
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Power Lunch spot for your Hollywood meetings!
My favorite Sushi in town, best sushi for the money! They don't take reservations but it's usually worth the wait, get the NOZAWA so you can try everything. It's a quick Uber Ride.
6115 Sunset Blvd
6115 Sunset Boulevard
My favorite Sushi in town, best sushi for the money! They don't take reservations but it's usually worth the wait, get the NOZAWA so you can try everything. It's a quick Uber Ride.
One of my favorite places to eat. They have everything from Vegan options to a full bar. Short Uber but probably a fun long walk. :)
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Hugo's Restaurant
8401 Santa Monica Blvd
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One of my favorite places to eat. They have everything from Vegan options to a full bar. Short Uber but probably a fun long walk. :)
Traditional Mexican food with Flaming Margaritas, fun dimly lit atmosphere. Short Uber or long walk but if it's at night I'd probably Uber.
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El Compadre
7408 Sunset Blvd
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Traditional Mexican food with Flaming Margaritas, fun dimly lit atmosphere. Short Uber or long walk but if it's at night I'd probably Uber.
Walkable Italian but there is better Italian in town. Good for walking distance tho!
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Pizzeria Vivoli & Italian Grill
7994 Sunset Blvd
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Walkable Italian but there is better Italian in town. Good for walking distance tho!
Great Italian Food, Hollywood atmosphere. $$$$
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AGO Restaurant
8478 Melrose Ave
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Great Italian Food, Hollywood atmosphere. $$$$
Love this place, excellent food, great veggie options, stellar wine selection. $$$ Uber.
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A.O.C.
8700 W 3rd St
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Love this place, excellent food, great veggie options, stellar wine selection. $$$ Uber.
Awesome food, great bar. Been around forever and I still love it, def check it out and won't break the bank. Uber ride.
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Jones Hollywood
7205 Santa Monica Blvd
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Awesome food, great bar. Been around forever and I still love it, def check it out and won't break the bank. Uber ride.
Classic Old Hollywood hotel, grab a drink or eat. It's one of my favorite places for to chill and you will usually see come celebs on the patio. Super short walk!
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Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset Blvd
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Classic Old Hollywood hotel, grab a drink or eat. It's one of my favorite places for to chill and you will usually see come celebs on the patio. Super short walk!
The place where the US Weekly type of celebs go if they want to be seen for lunch. Fun to go for lunch! $$$
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The Ivy
113 N Robertson Blvd
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The place where the US Weekly type of celebs go if they want to be seen for lunch. Fun to go for lunch! $$$
Southern California Favorite. Simple burger menu, super inexpensive. I don't eat meat but get the grilled cheese with grilled onions! It's not on the secret menu so you have to ask for it. :)
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In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset Blvd
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Southern California Favorite. Simple burger menu, super inexpensive. I don't eat meat but get the grilled cheese with grilled onions! It's not on the secret menu so you have to ask for it. :)
GREAT FOR SOUPS, SALADS, COFFEE, ETC. RIGHT NEAR SOUL CYCLE IF YOU WANT TO TAKE A SPIN CLASS AND GRAB A COFFEE, ETC AFTERWARDS!
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Caffe Primo
8590 Sunset Boulevard
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GREAT FOR SOUPS, SALADS, COFFEE, ETC. RIGHT NEAR SOUL CYCLE IF YOU WANT TO TAKE A SPIN CLASS AND GRAB A COFFEE, ETC AFTERWARDS!
FUNNY AMERICAN STEAK & CHOP HOUSE WITH A MECHANICAL BULL. FUN BRUNCHES AND JUST A SILLY PLACE TO GET A DRINK, THE FOOD IS ACTUALLY REALLY GOOD TOO! NICE LITTLE WALK!
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Saddle Ranch Chop House
8371 Sunset Blvd
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FUNNY AMERICAN STEAK & CHOP HOUSE WITH A MECHANICAL BULL. FUN BRUNCHES AND JUST A SILLY PLACE TO GET A DRINK, THE FOOD IS ACTUALLY REALLY GOOD TOO! NICE LITTLE WALK!
ACROSS THE STREET!
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8000 Sunset Blvd
8000 Sunset Boulevard
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ACROSS THE STREET!
THEY TAKE COFFEE SERIOUSLY. USUALLY AN AWESOME ORGANIC EGG SANDWICH TRUCK OUT FRONT!
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Coffee Commissary
801 N Fairfax Ave
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THEY TAKE COFFEE SERIOUSLY. USUALLY AN AWESOME ORGANIC EGG SANDWICH TRUCK OUT FRONT!
Great Classic Deli and Wine Shop, total gem of the neighborhood and open until 1:45 AM! Best Chicken Soup and Mazto Ball Soup!
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Greenblatt's Deli & Fine Wines
8017 Sunset Blvd
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Great Classic Deli and Wine Shop, total gem of the neighborhood and open until 1:45 AM! Best Chicken Soup and Mazto Ball Soup!

Drinks & Nightlife

FUN HOLLYWOOD BAR SCENE THAT'S SUPER WALKABLE.
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Bar Marmont
8171 Sunset Boulevard
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FUN HOLLYWOOD BAR SCENE THAT'S SUPER WALKABLE.
WALKABLE HOLLYWOOD BAR SCENE.
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The Den On Sunset
8226 Sunset Blvd
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WALKABLE HOLLYWOOD BAR SCENE.
Good Sushi in fun atmosphere, great DJ outside on the weekend nights but I'd call to confirm he's there if that's what you're looking for. $$$
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Katana LA
8439 Sunset Blvd
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Good Sushi in fun atmosphere, great DJ outside on the weekend nights but I'd call to confirm he's there if that's what you're looking for. $$$
Bar with good food but I'd Yelp it cuz I haven't been in a while but from what I remember I liked it. :)
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The Pikey
7617 Sunset Blvd
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Bar with good food but I'd Yelp it cuz I haven't been in a while but from what I remember I liked it. :)
OLD HOLLYWOOD HOTEL, USED TO BE THE ARGYLE, STOP IN FOR A DRINK! THE SPA IS GREAT TOO AND I BELIEVE IT USED TO BE JOB WAYNE'S APARTMENT.
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Sunset Tower Hotel
8358 Sunset Blvd
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OLD HOLLYWOOD HOTEL, USED TO BE THE ARGYLE, STOP IN FOR A DRINK! THE SPA IS GREAT TOO AND I BELIEVE IT USED TO BE JOB WAYNE'S APARTMENT.

Everything Else

FANCY LITTLE BODEGA STYLE MARKET. GREAT STUFF, BUT A LITTLE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE AVERAGE GROCERY STORE. THEY HAVE PREPARED HOT FOODS TOO, NICE BAKERY! WALK DOWN TO SUNSET AND MAKE A LEFT, CROSS
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Bristol Farms
7880 Sunset Blvd
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FANCY LITTLE BODEGA STYLE MARKET. GREAT STUFF, BUT A LITTLE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE AVERAGE GROCERY STORE. THEY HAVE PREPARED HOT FOODS TOO, NICE BAKERY! WALK DOWN TO SUNSET AND MAKE A LEFT, CROSS
FUN SPIN CLASSES WITH THE BEST MUSIC!
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SoulCycle
6201 Hollywood Blvd
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FUN SPIN CLASSES WITH THE BEST MUSIC!

Essentials

ACROSS THE STREET AT THE CORNER OF CRESCENT HEIGHTS AND SUNSET! RE-USEABLE BAGS IN KITCHEN CABINET, ON THE LEFT WHEN YOU WALK INTO THE KITCHEN! JUST CROSS SUNSET AND GO THE RIGHT!
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvd
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ACROSS THE STREET AT THE CORNER OF CRESCENT HEIGHTS AND SUNSET! RE-USEABLE BAGS IN KITCHEN CABINET, ON THE LEFT WHEN YOU WALK INTO THE KITCHEN! JUST CROSS SUNSET AND GO THE RIGHT!
USUALLY NEEDS NO INTRO BUT IT'S A HEALTHY HIPSTER GROCERY STORE, I LIVE THERE.
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Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica Blvd
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USUALLY NEEDS NO INTRO BUT IT'S A HEALTHY HIPSTER GROCERY STORE, I LIVE THERE.
Typical Supermarket
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Ralphs Pharmacy
7257 Sunset Blvd
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Typical Supermarket

Arts & Culture

Awesome Movie Theater across the street. Beer, wine and food served there! :)
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8000 Sunset Blvd
8000 Sunset Boulevard
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Awesome Movie Theater across the street. Beer, wine and food served there! :)
Comedy Club across the street! 2 Drink Minimum :)
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Laugh Factory
151 S Pine Ave
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Comedy Club across the street! 2 Drink Minimum :)

Shopping

Great smoothies, protein shakes, acai bowls, vitamins, etc.
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Earthbar
8365 Santa Monica Blvd
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Great smoothies, protein shakes, acai bowls, vitamins, etc.
Giant Drug Store & Pharmacy with Coffee Bar and Frozen Yogurt.
7900 Sunset Blvd
7900 Sunset Boulevard
Giant Drug Store & Pharmacy with Coffee Bar and Frozen Yogurt.