Awan
Some of the best things in Los Angeles come out of a walk-up window, such as the fried chicken sandwich at The Win-dow, or any scoop of plant-based ice cream at Awan. An Australia native, Zen Ong was inspired by...
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Blue Corn Quesadilla Lady
The Blue Corn Quesadilla Lady is a long-time Echo Park legend. For any Eastsider in the know, it signals a great day ahead to see the cheerful colors of her rainbow umbrella peeking out from the side of a parking...
Malibu Kitchen
If you want to experience a “locals” spot, The Malibu Kitchen & Gourmet at the Malibu Country Mart is your stop. Whether it be for coffee and a pastry for breakfast, a midday snack – they have a grand choice...
The Kitchen at Westwood
Let’s not beat around the Turkish bush: you’re here for the baklava. If you wanted koobideh you’d be at Taste of Tehran, and if you were hoping for ab-goosht, it’s Attari Sandwich Shop you’d be at. The Kitchen at Westwood...
Baklava Factory
At Baklava Factory, you want to go BIG. Don’t even think about order just one or two bites, go for the whole platter. Bring it to a friend’s birthday, to an endless Superbowl game, or keep it all for yourself....
Loupiotte Kitchen
Loupiotte Kitchen is a French all-day bistro in the heart of Los Feliz, serving vegetable-driven dishes inspired by the Farmers’ Market. Co-owners Sarah Bessade and Antoine Blandin’s ethos is to respect the environment by using as much organic, local and...
Wanderlust Creamery
Upon entering Wanderlust Creamery, be sure to pack your passport: these unique flavors at this artisanal scoop shop are all inspired by travel destinations. You’ll find ice cream like sticky rice and mango, Thai tea, Icelandic pretzel and rugbrauø, or...
Highly Likely
Highly Likely comes from the mind of Cary Mosier, formerly at Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre: she kept the vibe and added a bit of animal protein. Expect creole recipes in homage to the West Adams neighborhood, Japanese inspirations and...
Fatamorgana Gelato
With three scoop shops in Rome, Fatamorgana Gelato’s reputation preceded its arrival in Los Angeles. Italian gelato maestro Maria Agnese creates more than 60 different ice cream flavors daily, with 360 unique recipes rotating throughout the week: honey and fennel,...
Adams Coffee Shop
Adams Coffee Shop is an homage to the coffee shop’s role in American culture as an approachable meeting place that’s open to all. Adjacent to sister restaurant Alta Adams, it is also helmed by DC Patterson and LocoL alum Keith...