Sandy’s guidebook
Coffee, Restaurants and Bars
There are so many good places to eat and drink!
Here are a few of my favorite places.
Tilt has very good coffee and its a privately owned small business. :)
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Tilt Coffee Bar
334 Main StreetTilt has very good coffee and its a privately owned small business. :)
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 S BroadwayGood coffee
Bar 107
118 W 4th StIts directly downstairs and its popular.
Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StInteresting menu
Theres a secret door in the back of Coles, it feels like an old timer diner, but if you go all the way to the back and then open the door, there is a nice bar with cozy seating, great drinks and live music.
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The Varnish
118 E 6th StTheres a secret door in the back of Coles, it feels like an old timer diner, but if you go all the way to the back and then open the door, there is a nice bar with cozy seating, great drinks and live music.
For breakfast, its also in the spring arcade building which has many little eateries.
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Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose AveFor breakfast, its also in the spring arcade building which has many little eateries.
If you like whiskey and the best live blues music then come here.
Theres also a Japanese speakeasy in the back hallway to the right, before the bathroom.
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Seven Bar Lounge
515 W 7th StIf you like whiskey and the best live blues music then come here.
Theres also a Japanese speakeasy in the back hallway to the right, before the bathroom.
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdThey have good tacos with organic tortillas and meat.
The gelato is delicious and there are some extremely creative flavors.
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Gelateria Uli
541 S Spring StThe gelato is delicious and there are some extremely creative flavors.
Its a nice nightclub, they have different shows, the vibe is right.
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The Edison
Its a nice nightclub, they have different shows, the vibe is right.
Perch
448 S Hill StBest view, great food.
Whole Foods Market
788 S Grand AveThey have a bar, and separate dining area.
The Wolves
519 S Spring StGreat drinks, swanky.
Food from around the world. Too many to recommend but a few of my faves is egg slut, sarisari, golden road, belcampo, vegan ramen, its all good.
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I-Marikhi yaseGrand Central
317 S BroadwayFood from around the world. Too many to recommend but a few of my faves is egg slut, sarisari, golden road, belcampo, vegan ramen, its all good.
Its sister restaurant to sugar fish. High quality hand rolls at a reasonable price. Its also right downstairs.
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KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
421 S Main StIts sister restaurant to sugar fish. High quality hand rolls at a reasonable price. Its also right downstairs.
The NoMad Hotel
649 S Olive StVery swanky hotel with great drinks and dinner.
Broken Shaker at Freehand LA
416 W 8th StRooftop fun!
Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayGreat shows, venue, with rooftop bar.
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdVegan in the arts district.
The Pie Hole
714 Traction AveGreat Pie in the arts district.
Sightseeing
I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rdgreat view of the city.
planetarium.
amazing hikes.
Venice Beach Park
1503 SpeedwayHippies and local artists sell goods on beach.
Sightseeing
Venice Beach Park
1503 SpeedwayHippies and local artists sell goods on beach.
Runyon Canyon Road Hiking Path
Runyon Canyon Road Hiking PathAwesome if you like Dia de los Muertos goods and old school Mexican little shops, eateries, and feel. right next to chinatown, little tokyo, and downtown Los Angeles
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Olvera Street
Olvera StreetAwesome if you like Dia de los Muertos goods and old school Mexican little shops, eateries, and feel. right next to chinatown, little tokyo, and downtown Los Angeles
adrenaline fun
Fun place if you like Hollywood, amusement parks and rides.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaFun place if you like Hollywood, amusement parks and rides.
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaFun restaurants, bowling, free to get in.
Neighborhoods
Awesome Ramen at Rakkan Ramen. Little tokyo always has a great vibe. They also have a Japanese museum there also.
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Little Tokyo
Awesome Ramen at Rakkan Ramen. Little tokyo always has a great vibe. They also have a Japanese museum there also.