Food Scene
This is a great brunch spot. The veggie omelettes are especially delicious!
76 locals recommend
The Highland Cafe
5010 York BlvdThis is a great brunch spot. The veggie omelettes are especially delicious!
Señor Fish
4803 Eagle Rock BlvdGreat fish tacos and sangria in a shady and secluded courtyard.
We LOVE this pizza shop. There are lots of fun toppings too like house-made sausage, mole pizza with pickled onions, pesto pizza, etc. Vegan and gluten free slices too! You can buy slices at the counter, or sit down in their restaurant and have some beers too! Very kid friendly.
102 locals recommend
TOWN Pizza
5101 York BlvdWe LOVE this pizza shop. There are lots of fun toppings too like house-made sausage, mole pizza with pickled onions, pesto pizza, etc. Vegan and gluten free slices too! You can buy slices at the counter, or sit down in their restaurant and have some beers too! Very kid friendly.
Taiwanese street food in a casual sit-down environment. We love the dan dan noodles.
83 locals recommend
Joy
5100 York BlvdTaiwanese street food in a casual sit-down environment. We love the dan dan noodles.
Belle's Bagels
5022 York BlvdReally great bagels - and bagel sandwiches!
Great mac and cheese with different topping options - like short ribs and cherry tomatoes. You can also opt to get the vegan mac.
Mac N' Cheese Rebel
5514 York BlvdGreat mac and cheese with different topping options - like short ribs and cherry tomatoes. You can also opt to get the vegan mac.
A great gastropub. Pretty kid-friendly too during brunch and early dinner hours.
219 locals recommend
The York
5018 York BlvdA great gastropub. Pretty kid-friendly too during brunch and early dinner hours.
Delicious Tonkatsu. Small indoor seating + a couple of outdoor tables.
63 locals recommend
Ramen of York by Silverlake Ramen
5051 York BlvdDelicious Tonkatsu. Small indoor seating + a couple of outdoor tables.
Mezcal bar with nice outdoor seating area (indoor too) and delicious food. "Community inspired space, carefully curated offerings utilizing 5 generations of recipes from Los Altos de Guadalajara, Authentic Rancho flavor with modern flair."
13 locals recommend
Nativo
5137 York BoulevardMezcal bar with nice outdoor seating area (indoor too) and delicious food. "Community inspired space, carefully curated offerings utilizing 5 generations of recipes from Los Altos de Guadalajara, Authentic Rancho flavor with modern flair."
One of Jonathan Gold's 99 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles for many years.
"The famous dish here is, of course, the huarache, a flat, concave trough of fried masa the approximate size and shape of a size-12 sandal, mounded with beans and tough, thin shards of grilled steak or chile-red nubs of marinated pork, a layer of shredded lettuce and strata of grated cheese and Mexican-style cultured cream. If you are up to the challenge, you can get it piled high with the cabeza, rich, gelatinous meat from a cow's head, cooked down into an ultraconcentrated essence of beef with the consistency of refried beans. Don't miss the burning-hot huitlacoche quesadillas — fried turnovers stuffed with musky, jet-black corn fungus — made on weekends by the stone-faced woman who mans a fry cart outside the entrance." - Jonathan Gold
51 locals recommend
El Huarache Azteca
5225 York BlvdOne of Jonathan Gold's 99 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles for many years.
"The famous dish here is, of course, the huarache, a flat, concave trough of fried masa the approximate size and shape of a size-12 sandal, mounded with beans and tough, thin shards of grilled steak or chile-red nubs of marinated pork, a layer of shredded lettuce and strata of grated cheese and Mexican-style cultured cream. If you are up to the challenge, you can get it piled high with the cabeza, rich, gelatinous meat from a cow's head, cooked down into an ultraconcentrated essence of beef with the consistency of refried beans. Don't miss the burning-hot huitlacoche quesadillas — fried turnovers stuffed with musky, jet-black corn fungus — made on weekends by the stone-faced woman who mans a fry cart outside the entrance." - Jonathan Gold
Delicious thai food. I love the yellow curry and the mango with sticky rice.
7 locals recommend
Sticky Rice
317 S BroadwayDelicious thai food. I love the yellow curry and the mango with sticky rice.
SKAF’S ON YORK
Queen St. Raw Bar & Grill
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great neighborhood bar with interesting wines, craft beers, bar games, a casual atmosphere, and some not-so-standard pub food such as brussels sprouts, pickle chips, and grilled cheese.
148 locals recommend
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdThis is a great neighborhood bar with interesting wines, craft beers, bar games, a casual atmosphere, and some not-so-standard pub food such as brussels sprouts, pickle chips, and grilled cheese.
This is a great neighborhood bar. It gets a little crazy during weekend late nights, but otherwise, it's pretty laid back. You can bring in outside food, watch sporting events, and people watch.
38 locals recommend
Johnny's Bar
5006 York BlvdThis is a great neighborhood bar. It gets a little crazy during weekend late nights, but otherwise, it's pretty laid back. You can bring in outside food, watch sporting events, and people watch.
They have a big beer selection and lots of fancy cocktails. You can sit outside in their beergarden and play shuffleboard or Wii bowling. They often have a food truck parked out front.
79 locals recommend
Block Party Highland Park
5050 York BoulevardThey have a big beer selection and lots of fancy cocktails. You can sit outside in their beergarden and play shuffleboard or Wii bowling. They often have a food truck parked out front.
It's a bar - and an arcade! They occasionally have family day, but otherwise it's 21+.
16 locals recommend
Barcade
5684 York BlvdIt's a bar - and an arcade! They occasionally have family day, but otherwise it's 21+.
Arts & Culture
This is a hidden magical gem - an old roller skating rink that was converted into an art gallery. It's a must see in our neighborhood, but you usually have to make an appointment.
MorYork
4959 York BlvdThis is a hidden magical gem - an old roller skating rink that was converted into an art gallery. It's a must see in our neighborhood, but you usually have to make an appointment.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
4949 York BoulevardLA's historic marionette theater.
The Goldfish
5043 York BoulevardA 300 capacity music venue with pool tables (formerly the Hi Hat).
Small neighborhood (non-profit) movie theater with one screen and a movie rental store. They have weekend matinees for kids and lots of cult classic films at other hours of the day most days. It’s reasonably priced and everyone who works there is amazing.
Vidiots
4884 Eagle Rock BoulevardSmall neighborhood (non-profit) movie theater with one screen and a movie rental store. They have weekend matinees for kids and lots of cult classic films at other hours of the day most days. It’s reasonably priced and everyone who works there is amazing.
Everything Else
This is a great yoga spot with affordable classes and friendly staff.
35 locals recommend
Highland Park Yoga (formerly Namaste)
5116 York BlvdThis is a great yoga spot with affordable classes and friendly staff.
Best ice cream. Hands down. Unique and inventive flavors, good prices, and just plain delicious.
105 locals recommend
Scoops
2143 West 182nd StreetBest ice cream. Hands down. Unique and inventive flavors, good prices, and just plain delicious.
Create-your-own donut sandwiches. It doesn't get much better than that. You can even have a savory donut with cheese and bacon, if you want. Also, it's owned by the drummer of Drive like Jehu.
159 locals recommend
Donut Friend
5107 York BlvdCreate-your-own donut sandwiches. It doesn't get much better than that. You can even have a savory donut with cheese and bacon, if you want. Also, it's owned by the drummer of Drive like Jehu.
Essentials
This is THE spot to get beer, soda, old fashioned candy, and model airplanes. They have EVERY drink you could ever want. They close pretty early, so careful planning is necessary, but well worth it.
38 locals recommend
Galco's Old World Grocery
5702 York BlvdThis is THE spot to get beer, soda, old fashioned candy, and model airplanes. They have EVERY drink you could ever want. They close pretty early, so careful planning is necessary, but well worth it.
This is the closest grocery store. Good prices, but if you're looking for organic foods, you're going to have to drive to Fresh & Easy (a little over a mile) or Fresca Community Market (2.5 miles).
56 locals recommend
Super A Foods
5250 York BlvdThis is the closest grocery store. Good prices, but if you're looking for organic foods, you're going to have to drive to Fresh & Easy (a little over a mile) or Fresca Community Market (2.5 miles).
This place has all your bulk food needs without the packaging waste! It's just a quick walk from our home, and we have some extra jars you're welcome to use.
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5046 York BlvdThis place has all your bulk food needs without the packaging waste! It's just a quick walk from our home, and we have some extra jars you're welcome to use.
We love this spot for that last minute ingredient for a recipe or for snacks to take to the park. They also have great wine and chocolate!
Sip Snack
5003 York BlvdWe love this spot for that last minute ingredient for a recipe or for snacks to take to the park. They also have great wine and chocolate!
Sightseeing
The campus of Occidental College is a beautiful spot to take a walk, picnic, or hike to the top of the hill for 360 views of the area.
You can also join their gym (and use their track) during your stay:
Week and day passes are available on a limited basis, and can only be purchased Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (when available) from the Athletics offices, located inside the Payton Jordan Athletic Center. Cash or check only, exact change is appreciated.
Community Pass Rates:
$75 Week Adult/Child*
$15 Day Adult/Child*
Please note that children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times to access athletic facilities, and have no access to Alumni Fitness Center.
Community Pass Liability Waiver
COMMUNITY PASSES PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE ALUMNI FITNESS CENTER, BILL HENRY TRACK, MCKINNON TENNIS CENTER, DE MANDEL AQUATICS CENTER AND THE OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURT/PUTTING GREEN AREA ONLY. ACCESS IS AVAILABLE DURING POSTED OPERATING HOURS, PENDING AVAILABILITY. HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE SUPERCEDED BY SCHEDULED VARSITY AND COLLEGE EVENTS. A COMMUNITY PASS DOES NOT GUARANTEE AVAILABILITY OF FACILITIES. COMMUNITY PASS PURCHASES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NOT TRANSFERABLE.
For more information about using our facilities, please contact Athletics.
49 locals recommend
Occidental College
1600 Campus RdThe campus of Occidental College is a beautiful spot to take a walk, picnic, or hike to the top of the hill for 360 views of the area.
You can also join their gym (and use their track) during your stay:
Week and day passes are available on a limited basis, and can only be purchased Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (when available) from the Athletics offices, located inside the Payton Jordan Athletic Center. Cash or check only, exact change is appreciated.
Community Pass Rates:
$75 Week Adult/Child*
$15 Day Adult/Child*
Please note that children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times to access athletic facilities, and have no access to Alumni Fitness Center.
Community Pass Liability Waiver
COMMUNITY PASSES PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE ALUMNI FITNESS CENTER, BILL HENRY TRACK, MCKINNON TENNIS CENTER, DE MANDEL AQUATICS CENTER AND THE OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURT/PUTTING GREEN AREA ONLY. ACCESS IS AVAILABLE DURING POSTED OPERATING HOURS, PENDING AVAILABILITY. HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE SUPERCEDED BY SCHEDULED VARSITY AND COLLEGE EVENTS. A COMMUNITY PASS DOES NOT GUARANTEE AVAILABILITY OF FACILITIES. COMMUNITY PASS PURCHASES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NOT TRANSFERABLE.
For more information about using our facilities, please contact Athletics.
Shopping
If you're into musical instruments, this is a "MUST" for your stay in highland park.
8 locals recommend
Future Music
5112 York BlvdIf you're into musical instruments, this is a "MUST" for your stay in highland park.
This is our neighborhood book store. It has a great assortment of new and used books all at affordable prices. They also have events such as poetry readings and silk screening workshops.
13 locals recommend
Pop-Hop Books & Print
5002 York BlvdThis is our neighborhood book store. It has a great assortment of new and used books all at affordable prices. They also have events such as poetry readings and silk screening workshops.
Women's clothing, whimsical children's clothing and toys, boutique home decor.
16 locals recommend
Dotter
5027 York BlvdWomen's clothing, whimsical children's clothing and toys, boutique home decor.
Shorthand
5030 York BlvdUnique stationary and boutique office supplies.
Big Bud Press Flagship Store
5028 York BlvdPeople come from out of town just to get clothes from this shop.