Get to know Highland Park
Sweets
Donut Friend
5107 York BlvdUnique and tasty donut flavors!
Scoops
2143 West 182nd StreetRich and unique flavors, stop by for ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Food scene
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdTexMex menu with delicious tacos and margaritas!
Wolfie's Hot Chicken - Highland Park
4939 York BoulevardGreat vegan option. Yummy sandwiches and chicken .
Mexican & Latin American menu: lots of outdoor seating, but reservations recommended. Must try their Mezcal!
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Nativo
5137 York BoulevardMexican & Latin American menu: lots of outdoor seating, but reservations recommended. Must try their Mezcal!
Joy
5100 York BlvdModern Taiwanese comfort food and street eats inspired.
Kitchen Mouse
5904 N Figueroa StVegan menu & plenty of gluten-free options!
Triple Beam Pizza
5918 N Figueroa StDelicious thin crust pizza!
My Vegan Restaurant
633 S Arroyo PkwyVegan Thai food restaurant, decent portions.
Tasty authentic Mexican huaraches is what they are known for!
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El Huarache Azteca
5225 York BlvdTasty authentic Mexican huaraches is what they are known for!
Delicious bagels, usually has a line so may be good to order beforehand.
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Belle's Bagels
5022 York BlvdDelicious bagels, usually has a line so may be good to order beforehand.
Traditional & tasty Peruvian dishes! Lomo Saltado is always a good first dish to try.
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Rosty Peruvian food
5511 N Figueroa StTraditional & tasty Peruvian dishes! Lomo Saltado is always a good first dish to try.
Neighborhoods
Take a stroll down York Blvd (covering Ave 50-57) and you will find many Latinx-inspired murals and cuisine. It is filled with art, secondhand stores, restaurants, and more. You will also find tattoo parlors and tarot readers.
Free street parking just might take a bit of looking.
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York Boulevard
York BoulevardTake a stroll down York Blvd (covering Ave 50-57) and you will find many Latinx-inspired murals and cuisine. It is filled with art, secondhand stores, restaurants, and more. You will also find tattoo parlors and tarot readers.
Free street parking just might take a bit of looking.
South Figueroa Street
South Figueroa StreetLively strip filled with chic boutiques and independent businesses.
Coffee Shops
Kumquat Coffee Co.
4936 York BlvdAsian-influenced espresso drinks
One of Northeast LA’s first specialty coffee shops, unique flavors such as horchata con espresso and campesino lattes.
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Cafe de Leche
5000 York BlvdOne of Northeast LA’s first specialty coffee shops, unique flavors such as horchata con espresso and campesino lattes.
Kindness & Mischief Coffee
5537 N Figueroa StModern coffee shop offering yummy flavors!
Things to Do
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StVisit L.A.’s oldest operating bowling alley!
Plenty of hiking trails or enjoy a picnic with beautiful scenery
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Ernest E Debs Regional Park
4235 Monterey RdPlenty of hiking trails or enjoy a picnic with beautiful scenery
The Bearded Beagle
5206 Monte Vista StShop secondhand fashion & vinyl!
Simple climb up the stairs in a quiet, charming neighborhood (please respect). Recommend parking down the street off of La Loma Road.
Secret Stairs
420 Elmwood DriveSimple climb up the stairs in a quiet, charming neighborhood (please respect). Recommend parking down the street off of La Loma Road.
Massive park with plenty of trails and bike paths.
If you enjoy golfing, you can visit the Arroyo Seco Golf Course or a smaller, kid-friendly part of the park is Hermon Park.
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Arroyo Seco Park
6742 Marmion WayMassive park with plenty of trails and bike paths.
If you enjoy golfing, you can visit the Arroyo Seco Golf Course or a smaller, kid-friendly part of the park is Hermon Park.
Drinks
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdKnown for fresh and local craft beers on tap!
Holcomb
5535 York BlvdInviting wine bar
Upscale speakeasy, serve crafted cocktails. It's hidden behind the barbershop.
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Blind Barber
5715 N Figueroa StUpscale speakeasy, serve crafted cocktails. It's hidden behind the barbershop.
Barcade
5684 York BlvdRetro-inspired spot with arcade games; craft beer.
Feels like an adult playground, a great bar to come hang out with some friends.
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Block Party Highland Park
5050 York BoulevardFeels like an adult playground, a great bar to come hang out with some friends.
Midcentury and industrial interior serving cocktails and great jazz music.
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ETA
5630 N Figueroa StMidcentury and industrial interior serving cocktails and great jazz music.
Good Housekeeping HLP
5635 N Figueroa StClassic cocktail lounge with a neighborly feel!