Food Scene
great bar, lovely al fresco dining area. a hop skip and a jump from the apartment!
431 locals recommend
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset Blvdgreat bar, lovely al fresco dining area. a hop skip and a jump from the apartment!
you can roll out of bed and get a great coffee.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset Blvdyou can roll out of bed and get a great coffee.
Forage
2764 Sunset Blvdlocal farm-to-table cafeteria style spot. get the salmon bowl :)
get your los angeles on and grab a kale smoothie. this spot is deliciously consistent.
77 locals recommend
Naturewell Vegan Juice & Smoothies
3824 Sunset Blvdget your los angeles on and grab a kale smoothie. this spot is deliciously consistent.
taqueria, healthy-style. grass fed and antibiotic-free meats. and they deliver!
66 locals recommend
Mixto Comida Latina
2827 Hyperion Avetaqueria, healthy-style. grass fed and antibiotic-free meats. and they deliver!
Yuca's
2056 Hillhurst Avetaqueria, auténtico. cochinita pibil!
HomeState
4624 Hollywood Blvdbreakfast tacos! texas-fare.
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset Blvdgreat cocktails, beautiful outdoor seating area.
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park Blvddelicious taiwanese fare. boba teas. eat here!
Cafecito Organico
29169 Heathercliff Rdcold brew!
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake Blvdoysters, duh.
Guisados
1261 Sunset Blvdlife changing TACOS!
M Cafe
242 Melrose Avesuper LA, macrobiotic restaurant. delish.
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst Aveitalian, outdoor seating. cute.
Ricky's Fish Tacos
the BEST fish tacos.
sit-down mexican. dark. booths. loud (mariachis sometimes). melty cheesy. chips and salsa.
268 locals recommend
El Compadre
7408 Sunset Blvdsit-down mexican. dark. booths. loud (mariachis sometimes). melty cheesy. chips and salsa.
all your market, food and coffee needs. old school los angeles meets foodie.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S Broadwayall your market, food and coffee needs. old school los angeles meets foodie.
everything is wonderful. reservations recommended. or get lucky and score a seat at the bar!
322 locals recommend
Bestia
2121 E 7th Pleverything is wonderful. reservations recommended. or get lucky and score a seat at the bar!
Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale Blvdthe best croissants. good coffee.
Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen
4114 Santa Monica Blvdgood vegetarian / vegan thai. walking distance.
Moon Juice
2839 Sunset Blvdcold pressed juice and crystals and supplements. oh so LA.
Cafe de Leche
5000 York BlvdHORCHATA CON ESPRESSO.
Taza
1825 Sunset BoulevardHORCHATTE (horchata latte)
Blue Bottle Coffee
582 Mateo Stthe best!
some of the best vegan fare in the area.
311 locals recommend
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset Blvdsome of the best vegan fare in the area.
Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont Aveadorable french bistro.
Speranza
2547 Hyperion Avecute outdoor seating, delicious fresh made pastas.
pretty good mexican food, make sure to get a margarita next door at chavito
39 locals recommend
The Pop-Up El Chavo Silverlake
4441 Sunset Boulevardpretty good mexican food, make sure to get a margarita next door at chavito
the originator of the french dip sandwich. so says cole's --- there's a rivalry about this fact between cole's and phillipe a bit north.
153 locals recommend
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th Stthe originator of the french dip sandwich. so says cole's --- there's a rivalry about this fact between cole's and phillipe a bit north.
the originator of the french dip sandwich. so says phillipe --- there's a rivalry about this fact between phillipe and cole's, a bit south.
100 locals recommend
Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda Stthe originator of the french dip sandwich. so says phillipe --- there's a rivalry about this fact between phillipe and cole's, a bit south.
roy choi is LA's korean-fusion king. chego is my favorite of his restaurants.
26 locals recommend
Chego
727 N Broadwayroy choi is LA's korean-fusion king. chego is my favorite of his restaurants.
just go, the atmosphere is beautiful and unexpected for this part of town.
36 locals recommend
Cafe Societe
1820 Industrial Stjust go, the atmosphere is beautiful and unexpected for this part of town.
Church & State LA
1850 Industrial Stfrench/american bistro. cocktails. great atmosphere!
Everything Else
tuesdays 2-730 & saturdays 8/9-1
no need to hit up a grocery store for veggies or fruits. all your local and organic produce needs are 3 blocks away 2 days a week.
187 locals recommend
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset Blvdtuesdays 2-730 & saturdays 8/9-1
no need to hit up a grocery store for veggies or fruits. all your local and organic produce needs are 3 blocks away 2 days a week.
the BEST juice and shake shop in los angeles. the sweetest people, too.
31 locals recommend
The Punchbowl
4645 Melbourne Avethe BEST juice and shake shop in los angeles. the sweetest people, too.
Cheese Store of Silver Lake
3926 Sunset Boulevardcheeeeses. sandwiches. condiments. wines.
Elysian Park
835 Academy Rdgo on a hike!
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rdtake in the view. gaze to the universe.
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Drbeautiful single-screen theatre built in 1921.
Essentials
organic and whole-foody. over-priced but convenient.
202 locals recommend
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
2080 Hillhurst Aveorganic and whole-foody. over-priced but convenient.
Vons
4520 Sunset Blvdconvenient but depressing ;)
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Avefor all your non-farmers' market needs.
Shopping
Spellbound Sky
4210 Santa Monica Blvdmy local magic store. crystals and rocks galore. awesome owners.
Myrtle
1318 East 7th Streetmy favorite east side boutique
Mohawk General Store
4011 Sunset Blvdclothes. nice.
ReForm School
3902 Sunset Boulevardcute stuff galore.
Painted Bird
4208 Santa Monica Blvdvintage
Dream Collective
beautiful jewelry. one of a kind items.
Broome St. General Store
2912 Rowena Avecoffee and a cute store of home and personal items.
great style. clothes, natural beauty products, jewelry, nicnacs.
29 locals recommend
Individual Medley
3176 Glendale Blvdgreat style. clothes, natural beauty products, jewelry, nicnacs.
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
3528 Larga Avegreat farmers' market on sundays 8-2!
Drinks & Nightlife
anyone visiting LA should come here once. featured in the movie swingers. marty and elayne!
210 locals recommend
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont Aveanyone visiting LA should come here once. featured in the movie swingers. marty and elayne!
el prado
1805 Sunset Blvdbeer and wine bar. good music.
The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale Blvdgerman pub and food. outdoor beer garden.
Tiki Ti
4427 Sunset Blvdold school. strong drinks!
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood Blvdmostly-chill spot. except on the weekends, as with anywhere in LA.
great margaritas! i really only recommend malo for happy hour 3pm-7pm weekdays. overpriced otherwise.
54 locals recommend
Malo
4326 Sunset Boulevardgreat margaritas! i really only recommend malo for happy hour 3pm-7pm weekdays. overpriced otherwise.
it's the ace. good restaurant, coffee & bars. make sure to hit up the rooftop bar! this part of DTLA is up and coming.
239 locals recommend
Ace Hotel
929 S Broadwayit's the ace. good restaurant, coffee & bars. make sure to hit up the rooftop bar! this part of DTLA is up and coming.
Sightseeing
walk around the reservoir at sunset. http://takesunset.com/2009/06/fun-facts-about-the-silver-lake-reservoir/
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
walk around the reservoir at sunset. http://takesunset.com/2009/06/fun-facts-about-the-silver-lake-reservoir/
newly & beautifully restored. there is a walking trail, paddleboats, and grassy areas for picnics. be sure to visit the abundant lotus plants! famous for its view of downtown LA beyond the fountains.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
newly & beautifully restored. there is a walking trail, paddleboats, and grassy areas for picnics. be sure to visit the abundant lotus plants! famous for its view of downtown LA beyond the fountains.
Art District
Traction Avenuewarehouses and factories turned into an artist and foodie haven.