Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Nice patio, pitchers of beer, awesome pastrami sandwiches and burgers. Casual counter service dining.
80 abantu bendawo batusa
The Oinkster
2005 Colorado BlvdNice patio, pitchers of beer, awesome pastrami sandwiches and burgers. Casual counter service dining.
Moderately priced, walkable, not too fancy French food and wine.
43 abantu bendawo batusa
Cafe Beaujolais
1712 Colorado BlvdModerately priced, walkable, not too fancy French food and wine.
Bar and restaurant, 60's throwback, white table cloths, loungy band, tasteful velvet titty paintings (is there such a thing) behind the bar. Mostly locals spot, 3 star food.
Columbo's Italian Ristorante
821 S Beach BlvdBar and restaurant, 60's throwback, white table cloths, loungy band, tasteful velvet titty paintings (is there such a thing) behind the bar. Mostly locals spot, 3 star food.
Hipster breakfast spot, good food, and great cupcakes. Walk here.
58 abantu bendawo batusa
Auntie Em's Kitchen
4616 Eagle Rock BoulevardHipster breakfast spot, good food, and great cupcakes. Walk here.
Cheap diner food, walkable, basic greasy spoon.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Armon's Restaurant and Coffee Shop
5056 N Eagle Rock BlvdCheap diner food, walkable, basic greasy spoon.
Wildly popular old timey pizza parlor open late, usually a wait and cash only. Often judged a best pizza spot in L.A. but East Coasters beware, its relative, there is very little good pizza in L.A.
62 abantu bendawo batusa
Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
1650 Colorado BlvdWildly popular old timey pizza parlor open late, usually a wait and cash only. Often judged a best pizza spot in L.A. but East Coasters beware, its relative, there is very little good pizza in L.A.
Greasy spoon, large portions, walkable, locals spot. Its claim to fame is a Resovoir Dogs scene
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Pat & Lorraines Coffee Shop
4720 Eagle Rock BlvdGreasy spoon, large portions, walkable, locals spot. Its claim to fame is a Resovoir Dogs scene
Great brunch spot, fresh scones with creme fresh on the weekends, mimosas, casual dinner spot, beer and wine only
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Camilo's California Bistro & Catering Company
2128 Colorado BoulevardGreat brunch spot, fresh scones with creme fresh on the weekends, mimosas, casual dinner spot, beer and wine only
Counter service, eat in or take out, healthy options for everyone, omnivours to vegans
72 abantu bendawo batusa
Four Cafe
2122 Colorado BlvdCounter service, eat in or take out, healthy options for everyone, omnivours to vegans
Basic california fare, salads, sandwiches, coffee house hang with 3 rooms and a patio, or sports bar/lounge room
24 abantu bendawo batusa
The Coffee Table
1958 Colorado BoulevardBasic california fare, salads, sandwiches, coffee house hang with 3 rooms and a patio, or sports bar/lounge room
Slightly upscale, mostly small plates in an old craftsman, good date spot
102 abantu bendawo batusa
Little Beast Restaurant
1496 Colorado BlvdSlightly upscale, mostly small plates in an old craftsman, good date spot
Counter service, hipster, better than average coffee, and fresh juices
76 abantu bendawo batusa
The Highland Cafe
5010 York BlvdCounter service, hipster, better than average coffee, and fresh juices
Modern pizzas, pastas, and a great pork chop, Craftsmen brewery on tap and italian wines in a modern space, outdoor seating too. Casual date spot or dinner with friends
101 abantu bendawo batusa
Maximiliano
5930 York BlvdModern pizzas, pastas, and a great pork chop, Craftsmen brewery on tap and italian wines in a modern space, outdoor seating too. Casual date spot or dinner with friends
Better than average modern coffee shop fare in a cleaned up vintage coffee shop
55 abantu bendawo batusa
Cindy's
1500 Colorado BlvdBetter than average modern coffee shop fare in a cleaned up vintage coffee shop
Essentials
Fancy cheese shop, try some, buy some, or sample a sandwich and glass of wine. Refined fast food or a cheap date that feels fancy.
34 abantu bendawo batusa
Milkfarm
2106 Colorado BlvdFancy cheese shop, try some, buy some, or sample a sandwich and glass of wine. Refined fast food or a cheap date that feels fancy.
Super A Foods
2245 Yosemite DriveBasic grocery store, with everything you need including liquor
Its TJ, beer wine cheese junk food packaged to make you feel healthy
238 abantu bendawo batusa
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdIts TJ, beer wine cheese junk food packaged to make you feel healthy
Drinks & Nightlife
Basic bar, booths and bar stools, fire place, good juke box, smoking patio, good selection of beers, Ty Segall sometimes DJs wed nights. About a 20 minute walk.
38 abantu bendawo batusa
The Old Chalet
1630 Colorado BlvdBasic bar, booths and bar stools, fire place, good juke box, smoking patio, good selection of beers, Ty Segall sometimes DJs wed nights. About a 20 minute walk.
Best craft cocktail, best bacon burger, hang at the bar or have a full dinner experience in a booth
100 abantu bendawo batusa
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York BlvdBest craft cocktail, best bacon burger, hang at the bar or have a full dinner experience in a booth
The York
5018 York BlvdGood food, good bloody mary, lots of taps, its got a NYC feel
Our dive, a little punky, a little homie, but a safe walk on the wild side
38 abantu bendawo batusa
Johnny's Bar
5006 York BlvdOur dive, a little punky, a little homie, but a safe walk on the wild side
Blue collar wine bar, rotating taps, limited but good food menu, spans an wide age range early but turns decidedly 20 something after 10pm,
148 abantu bendawo batusa
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdBlue collar wine bar, rotating taps, limited but good food menu, spans an wide age range early but turns decidedly 20 something after 10pm,
Shopping
Gimme Gimme Records
5810 N Figueroa StGood stacks, often overlooked
Permanent Records
1906 Cypress AvenueThin stacks, but hosts free instores
Wombleton Records
5123 York BoulevardImport heavy, tiny spot with good stacks
Target
2626 Colorado BlvdIn case you need one
Vegas in Glendale, high end mall, movie theater, chain restaurants
87 abantu bendawo batusa
Americana Way
Americana WayVegas in Glendale, high end mall, movie theater, chain restaurants
Everything Else
Occidental College
1600 Campus RdLiberal Arts College, walking distance. Obama went here!
Tasting room, check hours, looks sketchy outside, but serious, small tasting room with friendly owners manning the taps of great beers.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Eagle Rock Brewery
3056 Roswell StTasting room, check hours, looks sketchy outside, but serious, small tasting room with friendly owners manning the taps of great beers.
Good for groups, loud and busy, big outdoor area, California's version of a German beer hall. Food available.
81 abantu bendawo batusa
Golden Road Brewing Los Angeles
5410 W San Fernando RdGood for groups, loud and busy, big outdoor area, California's version of a German beer hall. Food available.