Guidebook for Los Angeles

August
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Drinks & Nightlife

Chill local bar with good food and sidewalk patio seeting.
323 locals recommend
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset Blvd
323 locals recommend
Chill local bar with good food and sidewalk patio seeting.
Good after work unwind bar.
42 locals recommend
The Holloway
1320 Echo Park Ave
42 locals recommend
Good after work unwind bar.
It's a great new local beer and wine bar.
60 locals recommend
Bar Bandini
2150 Sunset Blvd
60 locals recommend
It's a great new local beer and wine bar.
Handcrafted cocktails & a long list of whiskeys in a saloon-style setting, plus a lively happy hour.
206 locals recommend
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset Blvd
206 locals recommend
Handcrafted cocktails & a long list of whiskeys in a saloon-style setting, plus a lively happy hour.
PBR flows at this jukebox-fueled, proudly grungy bar with pool tables & a punk-rock vibe.
112 locals recommend
Little Joy
1477 Sunset Blvd
112 locals recommend
PBR flows at this jukebox-fueled, proudly grungy bar with pool tables & a punk-rock vibe.
Neighborhood hideaway offers a DJ-fueled dance floor & drink specials before Dodgers home games.
152 locals recommend
Short Stop
1455 Sunset Blvd
152 locals recommend
Neighborhood hideaway offers a DJ-fueled dance floor & drink specials before Dodgers home games.
Cozy, wood-paneled watering hole lures locals with craft beers, select wines & vinyl music.
138 locals recommend
el prado
1805 Sunset Blvd
138 locals recommend
Cozy, wood-paneled watering hole lures locals with craft beers, select wines & vinyl music.

Food Scene

Classic menu of breakfast- and lunch-only cafe fare in an easygoing setting.
78 locals recommend
Dinette
1608 1/2 Sunset Blvd
78 locals recommend
Classic menu of breakfast- and lunch-only cafe fare in an easygoing setting.
Famous deep dish pizza and homie atmosphere.
232 locals recommend
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset Blvd
232 locals recommend
Famous deep dish pizza and homie atmosphere.
A simple menu of New American cuisine (with a few twists) is served at this modern blockhouse space.
156 locals recommend
Ostrich Farm
1525 Sunset Blvd
156 locals recommend
A simple menu of New American cuisine (with a few twists) is served at this modern blockhouse space.
Amazing tacos! But no liquor licence.
395 locals recommend
Guisados
1261 Sunset Blvd
395 locals recommend
Amazing tacos! But no liquor licence.
Good food, atmosphere and value.
52 locals recommend
Xoia Vietnamese Eats
1801 Sunset Boulevard
52 locals recommend
Good food, atmosphere and value.
Best coffee shop.
76 locals recommend
Tierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado St
76 locals recommend
Best coffee shop.
Great for coffee, breakfast and lunch.
49 locals recommend
Square One at the Boathouse
751 Echo Park Avenue
49 locals recommend
Great for coffee, breakfast and lunch.
Good vegan with french feel.
125 locals recommend
Elf Cafe
2135 Sunset Blvd
125 locals recommend
Good vegan with french feel.
Vegan and BYOB, my favorite!
311 locals recommend
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset Blvd
311 locals recommend
Vegan and BYOB, my favorite!
Bustling tai food destination.
238 locals recommend
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset Blvd
238 locals recommend
Bustling tai food destination.
If you love grilled cheese, and who doesn't.
8 locals recommend
Mobile Vet New Britain
8 locals recommend
If you love grilled cheese, and who doesn't.
Cause people love coffee and I've heard this is one of the best.
25 locals recommend
Andante Coffee Roasters
2201 Sunset Blvd
25 locals recommend
Cause people love coffee and I've heard this is one of the best.
Honestly not very exciting, but it's where I order pick up from all the time.
Sib Song Thai Restaurant
2202 Sunset Blvd
Honestly not very exciting, but it's where I order pick up from all the time.
Great Pho!
147 locals recommend
Pho Cafe
2841 Sunset Blvd
147 locals recommend
Great Pho!
Great pizza and really nice outdoor patio.
41 locals recommend
WOOD
2861 Sunset Blvd
41 locals recommend
Great pizza and really nice outdoor patio.
One of the good old Silverlake establishments.
102 locals recommend
Cafe Tropical
2900 Sunset Blvd
102 locals recommend
One of the good old Silverlake establishments.
Neighborhood fixture providing organic, locally sourced American comfort food in a rustic setting.
49 locals recommend
Local
2943 Sunset Blvd
49 locals recommend
Neighborhood fixture providing organic, locally sourced American comfort food in a rustic setting.
Rustic-quaint spot offering lobster & crab sandwiches, grilled cheese, clam chowder & patio seating.
13 locals recommend
Knuckle & Claw
3112 Sunset Boulevard
13 locals recommend
Rustic-quaint spot offering lobster & crab sandwiches, grilled cheese, clam chowder & patio seating.
Cause I love picnics.
Picnic Sandwich
3206 Sunset Blvd
Cause I love picnics.
Gallic-inspired burger shop serving its signature dish in the classic French style.
24 locals recommend
HACHÉ LA
3319 Sunset Blvd
24 locals recommend
Gallic-inspired burger shop serving its signature dish in the classic French style.
Really good food. I recommend the scallion pancakes. I like to place my order to go and eat at the tables in the park outside with a bottle of wine from the Yummy.com next door.
255 locals recommend
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park Blvd
255 locals recommend
Really good food. I recommend the scallion pancakes. I like to place my order to go and eat at the tables in the park outside with a bottle of wine from the Yummy.com next door.
Hip diner popular for breakfast & late-night munchies, with vegan options & homemade desserts.
131 locals recommend
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset Blvd
131 locals recommend
Hip diner popular for breakfast & late-night munchies, with vegan options & homemade desserts.
Family-owned institution since 1927 serves tureens of soup & other French bistro staples.
125 locals recommend
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset Blvd
125 locals recommend
Family-owned institution since 1927 serves tureens of soup & other French bistro staples.
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
70 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
1712 Sunset Blvd
70 locals recommend
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
This casual eatery & live music venue serves breakfast entrees, burgers, craft beer & sandwiches.
22 locals recommend
Lot 1 Cafe
1533 Sunset Blvd
22 locals recommend
This casual eatery & live music venue serves breakfast entrees, burgers, craft beer & sandwiches.
Casual neighborhood spot updates American bistro fare in a hip but unpretentious setting.
103 locals recommend
The Park Restaurant
103 locals recommend
Casual neighborhood spot updates American bistro fare in a hip but unpretentious setting.
Locally grown produce, organic meats & prepared foods are on offer at this snug grocery.
153 locals recommend
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park Ave
153 locals recommend
Locally grown produce, organic meats & prepared foods are on offer at this snug grocery.
Local coffeehouse serves coffee & espresso drinks, plus pastries & panini on a chill outdoor patio.
118 locals recommend
Fix Coffee
2100 Echo Park Avenue
118 locals recommend
Local coffeehouse serves coffee & espresso drinks, plus pastries & panini on a chill outdoor patio.
Bakery & cafe with a lineup of fine teas, pastries & light lunch fare plus a handful of seats.
117 locals recommend
Valerie Echo Park
1665 Echo Park Ave
117 locals recommend
Bakery & cafe with a lineup of fine teas, pastries & light lunch fare plus a handful of seats.
Echo Park standby featuring select coffee, breakfast eats & pastries in a chill, bohemian setting.
116 locals recommend
Chango Coffee
1559 Echo Park Avenue
116 locals recommend
Echo Park standby featuring select coffee, breakfast eats & pastries in a chill, bohemian setting.
Los Angeles specialty coffee bar serving espresso, tea, pastries and heart.
84 locals recommend
Woodcat Coffee Bar
1532 Sunset Blvd
84 locals recommend
Los Angeles specialty coffee bar serving espresso, tea, pastries and heart.
Oversized sandwiches feature unusual toppings (such as jalapeno slaw) at this casual stop-in.
32 locals recommend
Trencher
1305 Portia St
32 locals recommend
Oversized sandwiches feature unusual toppings (such as jalapeno slaw) at this casual stop-in.
Locals pack this festive spot for classic Mexican plates, flaming margaritas & live mariachi music.
268 locals recommend
El Compadre
7408 Sunset Blvd
268 locals recommend
Locals pack this festive spot for classic Mexican plates, flaming margaritas & live mariachi music.
I love this place more than any of the newer trendier spots.
Celaya Bakery
1630 Sunset Blvd
I love this place more than any of the newer trendier spots.
The neighborhood's grab and go coffee. Offers fresh pastries and muffins every morning, including vegan and gluten-free, breads, cookies and bars.
21 locals recommend
Taza
1825 Sunset Boulevard
21 locals recommend
The neighborhood's grab and go coffee. Offers fresh pastries and muffins every morning, including vegan and gluten-free, breads, cookies and bars.
Offbeat chain serving cornmeal-crusted pizzas with quirky Cajun toppings.
83 locals recommend
Two Boots Echo Park
1818 Sunset Boulevard
83 locals recommend
Offbeat chain serving cornmeal-crusted pizzas with quirky Cajun toppings.
Fresh oysters, shipped in daily, plus clam chowder & small plates, in a classy, cozy setting.
227 locals recommend
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake Blvd
227 locals recommend
Fresh oysters, shipped in daily, plus clam chowder & small plates, in a classy, cozy setting.
Clean & basic setting for exciting ice cream creations, plus savory fare & beverages.
86 locals recommend
Milk
7290 Beverly Blvd
86 locals recommend
Clean & basic setting for exciting ice cream creations, plus savory fare & beverages.
Upscale cafe with elaborately prepared coffee & light Californian fare in a stylish, modern setting.
219 locals recommend
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake Blvd
219 locals recommend
Upscale cafe with elaborately prepared coffee & light Californian fare in a stylish, modern setting.
Clean lines & low lighting set the stage for classic & creative sushi at this edgy specialist.
23 locals recommend
Yakuza Sushi
1700 Silver Lake Blvd
23 locals recommend
Clean lines & low lighting set the stage for classic & creative sushi at this edgy specialist.
Italian bistro with an extensive wine list, laid-back atmosphere & an outdoor patio.
111 locals recommend
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake Blvd
111 locals recommend
Italian bistro with an extensive wine list, laid-back atmosphere & an outdoor patio.
Modern, chef-driven lunch spot with high-quality meats & market-fresh vegetarian fare.
44 locals recommend
BLACK HOGG SANDWICHES
2852 Sunset Blvd
44 locals recommend
Modern, chef-driven lunch spot with high-quality meats & market-fresh vegetarian fare.
Sleek, minimalist eatery serving customizable poke bowls & Spam musubi in an airy space.
17 locals recommend
Ohana Superette
2852 Sunset Blvd
17 locals recommend
Sleek, minimalist eatery serving customizable poke bowls & Spam musubi in an airy space.

Arts & Culture

One of LA's greatest music venues.
185 locals recommend
Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd
185 locals recommend
One of LA's greatest music venues.
I've had one of my craziest nights at this place. This huge nightclub draws Latin & indie dance crowds with multiple live music & DJ events nightly.
84 locals recommend
Los Globos
3040 Sunset Blvd
84 locals recommend
I've had one of my craziest nights at this place. This huge nightclub draws Latin & indie dance crowds with multiple live music & DJ events nightly.
Intimate room spotlighting up-and-coming indie bands, with a sister club downstairs, the Echoplex.
305 locals recommend
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd
305 locals recommend
Intimate room spotlighting up-and-coming indie bands, with a sister club downstairs, the Echoplex.
Hip neighborhood mainstay for local & established indie bands often presents free shows.
127 locals recommend
The Satellite
127 locals recommend
Hip neighborhood mainstay for local & established indie bands often presents free shows.

Essentials

All natural grocery store similar to Whole Foods.
267 locals recommend
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
1631 Sunset Blvd
267 locals recommend
All natural grocery store similar to Whole Foods.
Basic groceries, beer, wine and alcohol.
274 locals recommend
Vons
561 N Glendale Ave
274 locals recommend
Basic groceries, beer, wine and alcohol.

Shopping

If you love salvage shop and old pottery.
Erics Architectural Salvage LA
1540 W 6th St
If you love salvage shop and old pottery.
Great for all the basics.
25 locals recommend
American Apparel
747 Warehouse St
25 locals recommend
Great for all the basics.
If you like records.
Blue Bag Records
2149 Sunset Boulevard
If you like records.
Funky boutique specializing in vintage & retro-inspired clothing, jewelry, shoes & accessories.
10 locals recommend
Luxe De Ville
2157 Sunset Blvd
10 locals recommend
Funky boutique specializing in vintage & retro-inspired clothing, jewelry, shoes & accessories.
As long as your shopping.
Myrtle
1318 East 7th Street
As long as your shopping.
The most awesome gothic and curiosity store in LA with very reasonable prices.
Memento Mori
1507 Wilcox Ave
The most awesome gothic and curiosity store in LA with very reasonable prices.
If you can't resist vintage furniture.
Sunset Bazaar
2508 Sunset Blvd
If you can't resist vintage furniture.
Awesome leather goods made on site, kinda pricey.
KILLSPENCER®
3235 N San Fernando Rd
Awesome leather goods made on site, kinda pricey.
Foresta Boutique carries edgy, eclectic, and bold styles and brands. If you are someone who likes to make a statement and be a little daring, then Foresta Boutique is your number one stop.
Foresta Boutique
2612 Sunset Blvd
Foresta Boutique carries edgy, eclectic, and bold styles and brands. If you are someone who likes to make a statement and be a little daring, then Foresta Boutique is your number one stop.
One of the best mid-century modern furniture stores in the area. Vintage furniture shop specializing in Scandinavian, midcentury & modern pieces & accessories.
Danish Modern L.A.
5448 E Olympic Blvd
One of the best mid-century modern furniture stores in the area. Vintage furniture shop specializing in Scandinavian, midcentury & modern pieces & accessories.
New York based store for synthetic sneakers and non-leather shoes, belts and accessories.
MooShoes
3116 Sunset Blvd
New York based store for synthetic sneakers and non-leather shoes, belts and accessories.
Really cool bike messenger inspired clothing and apparel. I'd buy everything here but it's not cheap.
Mission Workshop
Really cool bike messenger inspired clothing and apparel. I'd buy everything here but it's not cheap.
Low-key, artsy shop selling unique surfboards, casual women's & men's apparel & photo books.
9 locals recommend
Mollusk Surf Shop
3511 Sunset Blvd
9 locals recommend
Low-key, artsy shop selling unique surfboards, casual women's & men's apparel & photo books.
Upscale retailer of bespoke watches & bicycles, plus a line of leather goods & curated gift items.
70 locals recommend
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake Blvd
70 locals recommend
Upscale retailer of bespoke watches & bicycles, plus a line of leather goods & curated gift items.
Upmarket retail chain selling minimalist men's & women's apparel, including denim, plus accessories.
35 locals recommend
A.P.C.
3517 Sunset Blvd
35 locals recommend
Upmarket retail chain selling minimalist men's & women's apparel, including denim, plus accessories.
Driftwood is stocked with a variety of items, including vintage sunglasses, books, dishware, leather goods and apparel – new and vintage – for men and women.
Driftwood
Driftwood is stocked with a variety of items, including vintage sunglasses, books, dishware, leather goods and apparel – new and vintage – for men and women.
A hybrid retail store and graphic design studio.
25 locals recommend
Otherwild shop
1768 N Vermont Ave
25 locals recommend
A hybrid retail store and graphic design studio.
Women's boutique offering vintage clothing & accessories, plus new pieces, with a bohemian feel.
22 locals recommend
TAVIN Boutique
22 locals recommend
Women's boutique offering vintage clothing & accessories, plus new pieces, with a bohemian feel.
Stationery and gift boutique that celebrates all things fun!
11 locals recommend
Shout and About
1547 Echo Park Ave
11 locals recommend
Stationery and gift boutique that celebrates all things fun!
Good stop if you are into vintage clothing.
13 locals recommend
American Vintage
1707 W Historic Rte 66
13 locals recommend
Good stop if you are into vintage clothing.
Makes its bags in limited batches of unique colors and designs.
Pacific Tote Company
Makes its bags in limited batches of unique colors and designs.
Offers a well curated selection of unique, high quality vintage clothing and accessories for both men and women.
Sweet As Vintage Echo Park
1814 Sunset Blvd
Offers a well curated selection of unique, high quality vintage clothing and accessories for both men and women.
Quaint store offering new & used books plus coffee & food, with an outdoor patio for special events.
149 locals recommend
Stories
1716 Sunset Blvd
149 locals recommend
Quaint store offering new & used books plus coffee & food, with an outdoor patio for special events.
I don't totally understand this store, but you have to stop in if your walking by.
50 locals recommend
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset Blvd
50 locals recommend
I don't totally understand this store, but you have to stop in if your walking by.
Part of the thrift store pub crawl.
17 locals recommend
Out of the Closet - Echo Park
1724 Sunset Boulevard
17 locals recommend
Part of the thrift store pub crawl.
By far one of the best of the vintage clothing stores along Sunset.
10 locals recommend
Sunday's Best Vintage
1557 Sunset Blvd
10 locals recommend
By far one of the best of the vintage clothing stores along Sunset.
Bear Cat is a unique shopping experience. Designers are American made offering limited edition collections with an emphasis on design, quality, and a touch of vintage with a modern twist.
Bear Cat
860 S Los Angeles St
Bear Cat is a unique shopping experience. Designers are American made offering limited edition collections with an emphasis on design, quality, and a touch of vintage with a modern twist.
European-inspired boutique with a curated selection of clothing, home decor & apothecary items.
11 locals recommend
Lake
1618 Silver Lake Blvd
11 locals recommend
European-inspired boutique with a curated selection of clothing, home decor & apothecary items.
Great furniture store.
13 locals recommend
Lawson-Fenning
6824 Melrose Ave
13 locals recommend
Great furniture store.
Cozy shop stocking a selection of kids' clothes & toys, plus Scandinavian-style gifts, decor & more.
41 locals recommend
Yolk
3910 Sunset Blvd
41 locals recommend
Cozy shop stocking a selection of kids' clothes & toys, plus Scandinavian-style gifts, decor & more.
Great clothing store.
Hemingway and Sons
1615 Silver Lake Blvd
Great clothing store.
Stylish boutique boasts a range of modern, design-driven furniture, housewares, accessories & gifts.
15 locals recommend
Ok Silver Lake
1716 Silver Lake Blvd
15 locals recommend
Stylish boutique boasts a range of modern, design-driven furniture, housewares, accessories & gifts.

Everything Else

Eastside haunt draws a mixed crowd with beer & tequila shot specials, jukebox tunes & free peanuts.
62 locals recommend
Gold Room
1558 Sunset Blvd
62 locals recommend
Eastside haunt draws a mixed crowd with beer & tequila shot specials, jukebox tunes & free peanuts.