Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Artisanal donut shop turning out made-to-order pastries with customizable fillings and toppings in flavors like bacon-maple or strawberry jelly, ricotta and olive oil; the space has a cheerful vibe with great service and awesome teas and coffee.
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Donut Friend
5107 York BlvdArtisanal donut shop turning out made-to-order pastries with customizable fillings and toppings in flavors like bacon-maple or strawberry jelly, ricotta and olive oil; the space has a cheerful vibe with great service and awesome teas and coffee.
Ramen noodles, rice bowls, edamame & other Japanese fare offered in a narrow, casual & hip space with brick walls, counter seats and a steamy open kitchen.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ramen of York by Silverlake Ramen
5051 York BlvdRamen noodles, rice bowls, edamame & other Japanese fare offered in a narrow, casual & hip space with brick walls, counter seats and a steamy open kitchen.
Freshly-squeezed juices and typical Mexican appetizers and desserts.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jugos Azteca
5213 York BlvdFreshly-squeezed juices and typical Mexican appetizers and desserts.
Mexican staple serving huaraches, fajitas, breakfasts, daily specials & aguas frescas. Order up tacos, sopes and the famous huarache (a flat, fried footlong piece of masa bread, piled high with grilled meats and traditional toppings)—all made by hand and served street-style in paper plates.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Huarache Azteca
5225 York BlvdMexican staple serving huaraches, fajitas, breakfasts, daily specials & aguas frescas. Order up tacos, sopes and the famous huarache (a flat, fried footlong piece of masa bread, piled high with grilled meats and traditional toppings)—all made by hand and served street-style in paper plates.
Stylish, intimate setting serving eclectic American cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. An updated take on American comfort food.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York BlvdStylish, intimate setting serving eclectic American cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. An updated take on American comfort food.
Delicious pizza, chill atmosphere. New York-style slices & custom pies served in a simple setting. Gluten-free crusts and dairy-free options available too.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TOWN Pizza
5101 York Blvd Delicious pizza, chill atmosphere. New York-style slices & custom pies served in a simple setting. Gluten-free crusts and dairy-free options available too.
Hidden gem! Feel like you're in El Salvador tasting the very best authentic Salvadorian food.
Divino Salvador
5716 Aldama StHidden gem! Feel like you're in El Salvador tasting the very best authentic Salvadorian food.
Trendy trattoria with open-beamed ceilings featuring Italian classics, weekend brunch, beer & wine. The spot for fresh salads, meatballs and risotto by chef-owner Andre Guerrero of Eagle Rock’s popular The Oinkster.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maximiliano
5930 York BlvdTrendy trattoria with open-beamed ceilings featuring Italian classics, weekend brunch, beer & wine. The spot for fresh salads, meatballs and risotto by chef-owner Andre Guerrero of Eagle Rock’s popular The Oinkster.
Laid-back coffee shop with friendly staff, serving inventive egg dishes, sandwiches, salads and amazing coffee in a warm brick interior.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Highland Cafe
5010 York BlvdLaid-back coffee shop with friendly staff, serving inventive egg dishes, sandwiches, salads and amazing coffee in a warm brick interior.
Indie coffee shop brewing Latin-inspired drinks like cafe de leche in a colorful, casual setting. Great hipster vibe!
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe de Leche
5000 York BlvdIndie coffee shop brewing Latin-inspired drinks like cafe de leche in a colorful, casual setting. Great hipster vibe!
Stylish coffee house serving delicious Latin-inspired coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans, plus amazing pastries.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado StStylish coffee house serving delicious Latin-inspired coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans, plus amazing pastries.
Airy neighborhood cafe offers java, tea & pastries, plus free Wi-Fi in a serene, chic space.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kindness & Mischief Coffee
5537 N Figueroa StAiry neighborhood cafe offers java, tea & pastries, plus free Wi-Fi in a serene, chic space.
Lovely place with the best, tasty baked goods!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Monarca Bakery
5833 N Figueroa StLovely place with the best, tasty baked goods!
Bright, airy cafe offering craft coffee, espresso, pastries & light breakfast & lunch fare.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Civil Coffee
5629 N Figueroa StBright, airy cafe offering craft coffee, espresso, pastries & light breakfast & lunch fare.
Arty cafe featuring seasonal, locally sourced American breakfasts, sandwiches, salads & cupcakes. Fantastic Food!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Auntie Em's Kitchen
4616 Eagle Rock BoulevardArty cafe featuring seasonal, locally sourced American breakfasts, sandwiches, salads & cupcakes. Fantastic Food!
Wood-smoked meats, sandwiches & Southern sides served up in a simple space with industrial touches. Fantastic food!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Max City BBQ
4729 N Eagle Rock BlvdWood-smoked meats, sandwiches & Southern sides served up in a simple space with industrial touches. Fantastic food!
Cozy nook featuring organic breakfast & lunch plates with many gluten-free, paleo-friendly options.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amara Kitchen
519 N Avenue 64Cozy nook featuring organic breakfast & lunch plates with many gluten-free, paleo-friendly options.
Playful & edgy bistro with exposed-brick walls, wood beams, and a vast patio laced with twinkle lights, a couple of olive trees and a working fireplace. Eclectic menu offering a wide range of California cuisine from pastas and braised short ribs to kale salads. Craft beer & classic cocktails are beautifully served.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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Playful & edgy bistro with exposed-brick walls, wood beams, and a vast patio laced with twinkle lights, a couple of olive trees and a working fireplace. Eclectic menu offering a wide range of California cuisine from pastas and braised short ribs to kale salads. Craft beer & classic cocktails are beautifully served.
Informal outfit serving ample Mexican classics, such as tacos, burritos & weekend menudo.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Abeja Restaurant
3700 North Figueroa StreetInformal outfit serving ample Mexican classics, such as tacos, burritos & weekend menudo.
Organic acai bowls (really thick smoothie that's been topped with oatmeal, fruit or peanut butter), smoothies & raw juices.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Berry Bowl
5056 York BlvdOrganic acai bowls (really thick smoothie that's been topped with oatmeal, fruit or peanut butter), smoothies & raw juices.
Modern spin of gluten free, refined sugar-free, vegan food that not only invited the health conscious to enjoy, but anyone who's up for a treat.
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kitchen Mouse
5904 N Figueroa StModern spin of gluten free, refined sugar-free, vegan food that not only invited the health conscious to enjoy, but anyone who's up for a treat.
Serves 13 different mouth-watering burgers, including Dan’s Inferno—turkey patty, Inferno sauce, thousand island, pepper cheese, roasted peppers and onion ringlets—a spicy favorite. You might as well add on the sweet potato fries or cheesy tots, too.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fusion Burgers
5933 York BlvdServes 13 different mouth-watering burgers, including Dan’s Inferno—turkey patty, Inferno sauce, thousand island, pepper cheese, roasted peppers and onion ringlets—a spicy favorite. You might as well add on the sweet potato fries or cheesy tots, too.
Whimsical flavors of ice cream (such as brown bread, blueberry mascarpone and burnt sugar pecan) are made fresh daily and may arguably be the best ice cream in town!
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scoops
2143 West 182nd StreetWhimsical flavors of ice cream (such as brown bread, blueberry mascarpone and burnt sugar pecan) are made fresh daily and may arguably be the best ice cream in town!
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer, wine, cocktails & gourmet pub grub in a counter-serve space with a hip, industrial vibe. 12 rotating beers on tap, an extensive wine list, and comfort-food favorites such as the pulled pork Cuban sandwich and truffle mac and cheese.
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The York
5018 York BlvdBeer, wine, cocktails & gourmet pub grub in a counter-serve space with a hip, industrial vibe. 12 rotating beers on tap, an extensive wine list, and comfort-food favorites such as the pulled pork Cuban sandwich and truffle mac and cheese.
Buzzing neighborhood bar with an expansive craft beer list. Friendly staff offer samples and recommendations. Lively shuffleboard games are played on an oversized board on the patio. This adult outdoor playground with communal picnic tables and funky candy-striped umbrellas also has a hot dog cart serving beef and vegan franks, soft pretzels and a plethora of house-made accoutrements.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Block Party Highland Park
5050 York BoulevardBuzzing neighborhood bar with an expansive craft beer list. Friendly staff offer samples and recommendations. Lively shuffleboard games are played on an oversized board on the patio. This adult outdoor playground with communal picnic tables and funky candy-striped umbrellas also has a hot dog cart serving beef and vegan franks, soft pretzels and a plethora of house-made accoutrements.
Laid-back spot boasting a large outdoor patio, cocktails & bar bites plus jazz on Sundays.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cuevita
5922 N Figueroa StLaid-back spot boasting a large outdoor patio, cocktails & bar bites plus jazz on Sundays.
Craft beers, creative cocktails & American bar fare at this local haunt with DJ nights & happy hour.
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Greyhound Bar & Grill
5570 N Figueroa StCraft beers, creative cocktails & American bar fare at this local haunt with DJ nights & happy hour.
Hip, artsy haunt featuring rotating draft beers, wine & creative spins on global bar bites.
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdHip, artsy haunt featuring rotating draft beers, wine & creative spins on global bar bites.
Dimly lighted bar with a “Cheers”-like vibe and a jukebox that bounces from Iggy and the Stooges to Led Zeppelin. The pool and foosball tables are a major draw, as are the chilled Jägermeister shots ($6).
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johnny's Bar
5006 York BlvdDimly lighted bar with a “Cheers”-like vibe and a jukebox that bounces from Iggy and the Stooges to Led Zeppelin. The pool and foosball tables are a major draw, as are the chilled Jägermeister shots ($6).
Essentials
Family-owned supermarket with traditional groceries & departments, plus beer, wine & spirits. Open 7am-11pm.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Super A Foods
5250 York BlvdFamily-owned supermarket with traditional groceries & departments, plus beer, wine & spirits. Open 7am-11pm.
Grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
238 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdGrocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
Sprouts Farmers Market
2245 Yosemite DrHealthy grocery store
Beards And Shears
Good place to get a haircut
Entertainment & Activities
Hip, antique-filled spot for bowling, live music, craft cocktails, pizzas, salads & seasonal fare.
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StHip, antique-filled spot for bowling, live music, craft cocktails, pizzas, salads & seasonal fare.
No-frills movie theater shows first-run films at a budget price - $3 showings of new film releases on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and $4 bargain matinees, before 6pm daily.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highland Theatres
5604 N Figueroa StNo-frills movie theater shows first-run films at a budget price - $3 showings of new film releases on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and $4 bargain matinees, before 6pm daily.
All-inclusive urban oasis to stretch out, unwind and expand your horizons. Also features an Art Exhibition Space, urban life Workshops, Yoga Classes, retail and Tea Shop. They offer a wide array of yoga classes from mellow Hatha Flow to vigorous Vinyasa, Yoga Sculpt, Yin Yoga and Meditation.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highland Park Yoga (formerly Namaste)
5116 York BlvdAll-inclusive urban oasis to stretch out, unwind and expand your horizons. Also features an Art Exhibition Space, urban life Workshops, Yoga Classes, retail and Tea Shop. They offer a wide array of yoga classes from mellow Hatha Flow to vigorous Vinyasa, Yoga Sculpt, Yin Yoga and Meditation.
Shopping
Pop-Hop Books & Print is a creative retail space combining a curated bookshop and custom print studio
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pop-Hop Books & Print
5002 York BlvdPop-Hop Books & Print is a creative retail space combining a curated bookshop and custom print studio
Outstanding Edwardian-styled Wombleton Records, which specializes in rare and imported used LPs and 12" singles, sourced from the owners' globe-trotting buying trips. Loaded with high quality vinyl! $10 average "used bin". Check their Facebook page for upcoming in-store performances with DJs spinning post-punk, Brit-pop, cosmic disco and art rock beats.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wombleton Records
5123 York BoulevardOutstanding Edwardian-styled Wombleton Records, which specializes in rare and imported used LPs and 12" singles, sourced from the owners' globe-trotting buying trips. Loaded with high quality vinyl! $10 average "used bin". Check their Facebook page for upcoming in-store performances with DJs spinning post-punk, Brit-pop, cosmic disco and art rock beats.
Well selected vintage clothing shop. Of all vintage clothing stores on York, I've found this one to be the best priced.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Urchin Vintage
5006 York BlvdWell selected vintage clothing shop. Of all vintage clothing stores on York, I've found this one to be the best priced.
Choose from hard-to-find vintage candy bars such as the Abba-Zaba, Chunky, Rocky Road and Hershey’s bars in nostalgic packaging. Get lost in the aisles stocked with more than 550 varieties of craft beers and vintage sodas, including Coca-Cola that’s truly made in Mexico (not just bottled there) with real cane sugar (not high fructose corn syrup).
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galco's Old World Grocery
5702 York BlvdChoose from hard-to-find vintage candy bars such as the Abba-Zaba, Chunky, Rocky Road and Hershey’s bars in nostalgic packaging. Get lost in the aisles stocked with more than 550 varieties of craft beers and vintage sodas, including Coca-Cola that’s truly made in Mexico (not just bottled there) with real cane sugar (not high fructose corn syrup).
Arts & Culture
Psychedelic vinyl records, cassettes, books and clothing. This location serves as the West Coast outpost for the UK’s Finders Keepers Records. Check its Facebook page for upcoming book readings, music shows and film screenings.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Analog
2217 Hyperion AvenuePsychedelic vinyl records, cassettes, books and clothing. This location serves as the West Coast outpost for the UK’s Finders Keepers Records. Check its Facebook page for upcoming book readings, music shows and film screenings.
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous park with areas to picnic, and a beautiful lake. Great for hiking with multiple vistas presenting a great look at DTLA, Pasadena, Glendale, and the SGV.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional Ernest E Debs
4235 Monterey RdGorgeous park with areas to picnic, and a beautiful lake. Great for hiking with multiple vistas presenting a great look at DTLA, Pasadena, Glendale, and the SGV.
They have cool musical instruments like kettledrums, xylophones, and tubular bells. A great park for both kids and adults. It's clean, creative and safe. They have fun benches, chess tables & a workout area for adults.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
York Park
4596 N Avenue 50They have cool musical instruments like kettledrums, xylophones, and tubular bells. A great park for both kids and adults. It's clean, creative and safe. They have fun benches, chess tables & a workout area for adults.