Food Scene
Food and coffee spots in the hood....
Cozy nook featuring organic breakfast & lunch plates with many gluten-free, paleo-friendly options.
87 locals recommend
Amara Kitchen
519 N Avenue 64Cozy nook featuring organic breakfast & lunch plates with many gluten-free, paleo-friendly options.
The Highland Cafe
5010 York BlvdLaid back breakfast & lunch spot. Has some outdoor seating.
GO HERE AND THANK ME LATER. They serve breakfast & lunch... fare is mostly vegan (They do serve eggs tho) Really great food and atmosphere. They also have a little shop next door that sells some of their Vegan/GF baked goods, snacks and gifts....
198 locals recommend
Kitchen Mouse
5904 N Figueroa StGO HERE AND THANK ME LATER. They serve breakfast & lunch... fare is mostly vegan (They do serve eggs tho) Really great food and atmosphere. They also have a little shop next door that sells some of their Vegan/GF baked goods, snacks and gifts....
Cafe Birdie
5631 N Figueroa StHip(ster) fine dining. Beer & fancy cocktails...
My Taco
6300 York BlvdTacos.
Tiny little walk-up coffee spot that offers great coffee drinks, GF/vegan waffles, yogurt/granola + other yummy breakfast bits... No indoor seating but there is a small bench outside...
23 locals recommend
Collage Coffee
5106 York BlvdTiny little walk-up coffee spot that offers great coffee drinks, GF/vegan waffles, yogurt/granola + other yummy breakfast bits... No indoor seating but there is a small bench outside...
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
111 S Ave 59If you can tolerate gluten, I think you should go here.
This is our favorite coffee shop on York! It's the only place that serves ceremonial matcha green tea in Highland Park. They also have a wonderful coffee selection and some really fun and creative coffee drinks.... and NITRO COLD BREW!!!
21 locals recommend
Kumquat Coffee Co.
4936 York BlvdThis is our favorite coffee shop on York! It's the only place that serves ceremonial matcha green tea in Highland Park. They also have a wonderful coffee selection and some really fun and creative coffee drinks.... and NITRO COLD BREW!!!
Probably some of the BEST Taiwanese food in LA.... Very popular/busy restaurant... you will likely have to wait but it will be worth it!
82 locals recommend
Joy
5100 York BlvdProbably some of the BEST Taiwanese food in LA.... Very popular/busy restaurant... you will likely have to wait but it will be worth it!
Italian-ish restaurant with EXCELLENT food. Great for date night or a solo meal. Reservations are a must!
67 locals recommend
Hippo
5916 1/2 N Figueroa StItalian-ish restaurant with EXCELLENT food. Great for date night or a solo meal. Reservations are a must!
Shopping
5117 York Blvd
5117 York BoulevardHoneywood Vintage Clothing Store
Urchin Vintage
5006 York BlvdVintage clothing shop.
Crush
5030 1/2 York BlvdFun little shop to look around.....
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdSprouts Farmers Market
2245 Yosemite DrMario's Liquor Store
5421 York BlvdGood selection of beer, cider, liquor, kombutcha, wine, etc...
Small specialty bodega with quality meats, local organic produce, spices and other cooking supplies.... Wonderfull little market.
38 locals recommend
Cookbook Market - Highland Park
5611 N Figueroa StSmall specialty bodega with quality meats, local organic produce, spices and other cooking supplies.... Wonderfull little market.
Sip Snack
5003 York BlvdNice selection if wines & quality snacks walking distance from the guest cottage. :)
Getting Around
Highland Park Station
203 N Ave 58Entertainment & Activities
Highland Park Yoga (formerly Namaste)
5116 York BlvdNeighborhood yoga studio.
Neighborhood park for kids to play at...
It's clean and maintained regularly to keep it up to par. There's a huge shade structure that keeps you cool, an open and free library when you can take or leave a book, also a few outdoors music instruments for kids and a fairly clean restroom. Coffee and a few other shops are walking distance.
22 locals recommend
York Park
4596 N Avenue 50Neighborhood park for kids to play at...
It's clean and maintained regularly to keep it up to par. There's a huge shade structure that keeps you cool, an open and free library when you can take or leave a book, also a few outdoors music instruments for kids and a fairly clean restroom. Coffee and a few other shops are walking distance.
Parks & Nature
Meditation Center with beautifully tended park and breathtaking views. Closes at 5pm.
70 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship International Headquarters
3880 San Rafael AveMeditation Center with beautifully tended park and breathtaking views. Closes at 5pm.
Ernest E Debs Regional Park
4235 Monterey RdDrinks & Nightlife
The Greyhound Bar & Grill
5570 N Figueroa St16 kinds of wings!
Buzzy bar for craft bear, wine & snacks. Home of Highland Park Brewery.
148 locals recommend
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdBuzzy bar for craft bear, wine & snacks. Home of Highland Park Brewery.
Eclectic American cuisine & craft cocktails within walking distance.
100 locals recommend
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York BlvdEclectic American cuisine & craft cocktails within walking distance.