Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Gelato Happy Hour from 4-5pm every day, $1.50 scoop. They usually have 6-8 flavors of gelato, 4-6 vegan sorbets, plus an assortment of coffee drinks, sodas, and pastries.
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Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdGelato Happy Hour from 4-5pm every day, $1.50 scoop. They usually have 6-8 flavors of gelato, 4-6 vegan sorbets, plus an assortment of coffee drinks, sodas, and pastries.
Taza
1825 Sunset BoulevardGreat deep dish pizza at reasonable prices
Cafe Demitasse
135 San Pedro StMy favorite coffee shop in LA. Worth the 2 mile drive/walk.
Wednesday is $5 burger night. Arrive early to beat the crowds.
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The Park Restaurant
Wednesday is $5 burger night. Arrive early to beat the crowds.
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdAuthentic tacos.
My favorite coffee/pastries in the neighborhood. Drip coffee only, they also have a delicious selection of teas. Don't miss the hand pies or flaky salted caramel croissants.
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Valerie Echo Park
1665 Echo Park AveMy favorite coffee/pastries in the neighborhood. Drip coffee only, they also have a delicious selection of teas. Don't miss the hand pies or flaky salted caramel croissants.
Innovative, beautiful cuisine frequented by neighborhood hipsters. Stop by for happy hour from 6-7:30 every day for a great deal on the best cocktails in the neighborhood (or anywhere?)
Allumette
1320 Echo Park AveInnovative, beautiful cuisine frequented by neighborhood hipsters. Stop by for happy hour from 6-7:30 every day for a great deal on the best cocktails in the neighborhood (or anywhere?)
Enjoy stunning views of LA from this rooftop bar/restaurant. Great cocktails & live music.
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Perch
448 S Hill StEnjoy stunning views of LA from this rooftop bar/restaurant. Great cocktails & live music.
El Compadre
7408 Sunset BlvdFlaming margaritas. 'Nuf said.
Arts & Culture
Chango Coffee
1559 Echo Park AvenueUsed book store with a small cafe inside.
Essentials
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park AveTiny, expertly curated gourmet grocery.
Vons
561 N Glendale AveClosest grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great mixed drinks, large selection of beers, and good food with lots of vegan options. A great place to meet friends--it's spacious but a cozy atmosphere. On the pricier side for the neighborhood.
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Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdGreat mixed drinks, large selection of beers, and good food with lots of vegan options. A great place to meet friends--it's spacious but a cozy atmosphere. On the pricier side for the neighborhood.
Huge selection of craft brews. Take your bottles to go or drink it there in the adjoining bar room. Small selection of wine and beer on tap, friendly staff.
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Sunset Beer Company
1498 Sunset BlvdHuge selection of craft brews. Take your bottles to go or drink it there in the adjoining bar room. Small selection of wine and beer on tap, friendly staff.
Sightseeing
I'm not really sure what the heck this is supposed to be (the sign outside says "Time Travel Mart"), but it's worth a peek inside.
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Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset BlvdI'm not really sure what the heck this is supposed to be (the sign outside says "Time Travel Mart"), but it's worth a peek inside.