100+ LA Food Spots: The Ultimate Los Angeles Foodie Guide (FREE)

Depending on where you are staying in LA, this guide has the best spots in all areas.

As soon as you get out of the airport, first stop should be In N Out. Getting out of LAX can be awful trying to call an Uber/Lyft so here’s a pro tip: take the yellow dot bus to the yellow dot parking structure. It’s right next to In N Out. Grab a burger and fries animal style + chopped chilis. Then call an Uber/Lyft from there. You’ll probably even get a cheaper one since you won’t be charged for airport pick up.

Some “SoCal” classics to try:

These are things my New York friends and Midwest family think of as must-try’s or are things I’ve talked about or pop culture has talked enough about that they’re now LA staples.- 

- Street Tacos

- Açaí bowl 

- Kombucha or hard kombucha (try Juneshine)

- In N Out

- Donuts 

East Side:

Breakfast/Brunch:

Manuela

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gorgeous interior/exterior. amazing brunch. try the biscuits and grits.

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Courage Bagels

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try the specials.

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Doubting Thomas

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cute coffee shop with a food menu

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Eggslut

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only thing worth giving praise for is the Slut & the duck fat hashbrowns. go get an egg sandwich somewhere else, just come here for the slut.

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Egg Tuck

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best egg sandwich in LA. they have multiple locations and their all good

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Sqirl

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delicious breakfast. Usually a line on the weekends so try a weekday

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Honey Hi

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cute breakfast or lunch spot with an asian flavors. great bowls.

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East Side Lunch:

Burgerlords

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started as a vegan shop offering excellent burgers and now serves beef and multiple vegan patties.

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Stark's Hot Chicken

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might be the best hot chicken in LA and amazing waffle fries

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Howlin' Ray's Hot Chicken - Chinatown

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don't get the hottest one. but get a hot one. it'll be spicier than any other "hot" chicken you've tried.

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Yama Sushi Marketplace

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excellent market with fresh sushi that comes straight from Japan. It’s the same fish that nobu serves.

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East Side Dinner:

Woon

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came for the tofu baos, stayed for the spicy

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LA Tofu House

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open 24hrs this is an excellent late-night spot and has free parking!

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KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

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all seats are at the bar where they roll the handrolls right in front of you and serve them to you one at a time as they're made.

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Sage Regenerative Kitchen & Brewery

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one of the first vegan spots I tried when I moved to LA 10 years ago and has been a staple ever since. try the cauliflower.

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L & E Oyster Bar

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delicious oysters and cute patio seating

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Pine and Crane Silverlake

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one of the best dan dan noodles.

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DAMA Fashion District - Downtown LA Restaurant & Bar

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Perfect for date night or celebrating with friends. Strong drinks and a delicious food.

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East Side Bars:

The Semi-Tropic

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big bar and local hang out

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Crawfords

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vibey dive bar with great fried chicken

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Lowboy

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cute bar with their own version of animal fries

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Wurstküche

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great big beer selection and amazing fries. Known for their sausages

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East Side Desserts:

Magpies Softserve

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You would not know it’s vegan. Tricked a few non vegans and they couldn’t tell it wasn’t dairy

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Cinnaholic

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way better than cinnabon

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Donut Friend

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a variety of all-vegan donuts. hard to choose just one so definitely get a sample of a few.

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Midcity/Hollywood

Breakfast/brunch/coffee:

Calic Bagel

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the stuffed bagels are fantastic and the rip & dips are great to try multiple flavors. place a pick up order online to avoid the long line.

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Cafe Gratitude

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they have a vegan Crunchwrap that is delicious! Great fries, great fried mushroom sandwich, great vegan nachos, excellent smoothies. 10/10

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The Butcher's Daughter

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Love their rosemary latte. The menu is very VERY vegetarian friendly. They do have some meat and some vegan dishes too. Great for brunch, lunch, and dinner!

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Egg Tuck

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best egg sandwich in LA. they have multiple locations and their all good

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Jurassic Magic

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jungle vibey cozy coffee spot that also has great matcha and teas

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Superba Food + Bread Hollywood

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the creamiest soft scrambled eggs.

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Midcity/Hollywood Lunch:

Ghost Sando Shop

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get the dutch crunch bread

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Mr. Charlie’s

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like McDonalds but 100% vegan. meat eaters can't tell the difference. It's def worth a try for the nostalgia factor.

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Sugar Taco

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All vegan meat! And all very good!

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Midcity/Hollywood Dinner:

Matu

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the best steak in all LA

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The Jolly Oyster Culver

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cute & quick lil oyster bar in a building full of other small pick up window style spots. You can eat at the bar or take it upstairs to the rooftop or outside on the street patio.

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Sichuan Impression

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great for big groups so you can try many different dishes since it's family style.

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Musso & Frank Grill

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a classic old hollywood staple

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Crossroads Kitchen - Melrose

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expensive but worth splurging for on occasion. must try: artichoke oysters, wedge salad, cheese plate, carbonara

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Hollywood Desserts:

Holey Grail Donuts

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fresh/made to order made from taro root

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Mashti Malone's

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known for their floral flavors like rose and lavender. Also really good pistachio

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Awan

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delicious vegan ice cream

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Westside: 

Westside Breakfast/Brunch Spots: 

Layla Bagels

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best bagels in LA! They're sourdough based

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Ubatuba Acai - Santa Monica

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truly think i'm addicted to ubatuba aka the only place for delicious pure acai

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Eggslut

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only thing worth giving praise for is the Slut & the duck fat hashbrowns. go get an egg sandwich somewhere else, just come here for the slut.

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The Butcher's Daughter

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Love their rosemary latte. The menu is very VERY vegetarian friendly. They do have some meat and some vegan dishes too. Great for brunch, lunch, and dinner!

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Society Kitchen

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great for breakfast or brunch.

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Superba Food + Bread Venice

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the creamiest soft scrambled eggs.

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Cafe Gratitude

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they have a vegan Crunchwrap that is delicious! Great fries, great fried mushroom sandwich, great vegan nachos, excellent smoothies. 10/10

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goodboybob coffee roasters

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Small shop with a patio space in the parking lot. Delicious coffee, well made cappuccino.

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Zinqué

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they have a cute outdoor patio and inside space that are perfect for remote work. also great coffee

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Gjelina Take Away

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the mushroom toast is to die for!

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Great White

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one of my favorite smoothie bowls - the blue algae. Great falafel wrap, excellent breakfast plate with perfect made eggs, great dinner options.

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Lunetta All Day

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delicious lemon ricotta pancakes and great brunch menu

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Flapjax Diner

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huge menu of different types of pancakes and other unique breakfast items plus the breakfast classics.

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Westside Lunch Spots:

Yama Sushi Marketplace

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The best sushi/fish in LA. They use the same vendor as nobu so the fish is extremely fresh and from Japan. they make the rolls & nigiri every hour and are constantly restocking. You can pick any cut of fish and they’ll sashimi cut it. The market also has a great sake selection with prices that beat all other Asian markets.

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Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

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classic Italian deli. cash or debit only

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Alfalfa

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salads & donuts are a perfect combo to eat on the beach

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The Win~Dow at American Beauty

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delicious smashburgers served out of a lil window

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Papi Tacos & Churros

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birria as a taco, mulita, burrito, quesadilla, or quesataco.

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Tacos Por Favor

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a classic. everything is delicious.

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Anzu

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japanese style fried chicken served with lemon and rice and your choice of sauce

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Hermanito

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Very vibey modern Mexican spot. The best Homemade habenero hot sauce! 🌶️

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Broad Street Oyster Company

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pricey but great seafood

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Augie's On Main - Chicken Restaurant Santa Monica, CA

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the rotisserie chicken sandwich is excellent for lunch

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Gjusta

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almost everything is made in house and delicious. build your own sandwich and try a variety of things.

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The Waterfront Venice

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vibey beachfront spot with great drinks and food. Perfect for weekend brunch

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Pizzana

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not all vegan but the best vegan pizza on the westside

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Beyond Vegan Eats

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the nicest staff that makes the freshest meals. excellent place to stop after the airport or on the way to the airport.

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Calif Chicken Cafe

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great pick up spot to grab some healthyish wraps or a salad before heading to the beach.

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Westside Dinner Spots:

Belles Beach House

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Hawaiian style spot with menu including sushi, brunch matcha waffles, teriyaki burgers and a tropical drinks like slushees

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Cobi's

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try the short rib, nasi goreng and the coconut pandan shaved ice.

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Colapasta Restaurant

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delicate & filling lasagne, heavenly brown butter beet pasta

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Crudo e Nudo

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amazing raw seafood. order at the counter then they’ll serve you table side. they’re super dog friendly like so much so they gave my dog what looked like over $40 of fish. She loved it, and I loved it.

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Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica

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great happy hour at the bar area with a big food & drink menu. excellent pastas tossed in a cheese wheel and big selection of cheeses.

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Hillstone

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upscale classic american restaurant, perfect for celebrating or a date night

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Isla

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ask about the specials and try the chef's recommendations.

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Ospi Venice

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spicy rigatoni & crispy provolone is the way to go. also check uber eats cause sometimes it's buy one get one.

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PLANTA Cocina

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must try: truffle udon

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Solidarity

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perfect on a cold night. piergogis that give you super cozy feelings

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Inn of the Seventh Ray

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very romantic in the woods on a small creek with little twinkle lights everywhere. a perfect date spot

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Jonah's Kitchen + Bar Santa Monica CA

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the vibes transport you to mexico. extensive menu and great drinks. sit in the back for a better vibe.

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Pita House Inc

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i love to pick up a lemon shrimp plate or falafels. big portions, delicious sauces.

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Dudley Market

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Beach side spot for oysters and wine

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Fia Restaurant

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Fancy date night celebration. Cute back patio

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Little Fatty

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Delicious orange chicken and their staple of fatty noodles.

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FIG RESTAURANT

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50% off the entire menu during weekday happy hour. make sure to get there right at 5 to secure a spot.

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Kaz The Soba Place

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authentic Tokyo style soba and delicious fresh tempura.

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Westside Bars:

JuneShine - Santa Monica

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If you’re visiting LA you gotta try kombucha and what better way than hard kombucha? Juneshine makes flights so you can try a bunch of flavors but the best is POG.

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Esters Wine Shop & Bar

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very knowledgable staff. they also have a membership program.

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Lanea

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mexican food spot with bar vibes including arcade machines, board games, pool and live music or karaoke.

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Thunderbird Bar

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Great bar to watch a game. Big booths that are perfect for groups. They also have board games and jenga.

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Offhand Wine Bar

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Cute wine bar with unique selection

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Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach

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big selection of beers and seating space inside and on the patio. great great GREAT fries!

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Westside Desserts/Snacks:

Paderia Bakehouse

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delicious cookies, banana pudding and ensaymada (try it with cheese, it’s crazy good)

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Ginger's Divine Ice Creams

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large selection of DELICIOUS vegan and non-vegan ice creams.

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Wanderlust Creamery

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try the pandan flavor. And check their seasonal ones

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Hokey Pokey LA

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expensive but delicious honey ice cream

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Beard Papa's

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The creamiest cream puffs!

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Holey Grail Donuts

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fresh/made to order made from taro root

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DK's Donuts & Bakery

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open 24hrs. make sure to ask "what's fresh" or "what just came out of the oven" and get that. try the apple fritter

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The Valley:

Porto's Bakery and Cafe

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you know it's gonna be a good family party when you spot the porto's box. the guava pastries are fantastic and the potato balls are to die for. take left overs home if there are any.

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Ubatuba Acai - Woodland Hills

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100% real açaí, not blended. Unlimited toppings. The best acai in town!

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Health Nut - Woodland Hills

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Noodlerama is the perfect summer cold salad. If you’re a kardashian fan, this is one of their favorite spots.

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Crossroads Kitchen Calabasas

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expensive but worth splurging for on occasion. must try: artichoke oysters, wedge salad, cheese plate, carbonara

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Magpies Softserve

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You would not know it’s vegan. Tricked a few non vegans and they couldn’t tell it wasn’t dairy

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South Bay:

Breakfast

King's Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant

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Get the French toast.

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The Local Yolk

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Epic breakfast spot that is super close to the beach

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Natureba Brazilian Juice Bar

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Real all natural açaí just like Brazil

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The Kettle

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open 24hours. Yummy breakfast and you can get anything at all hours

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Paradise Bowls Manhattan Beach

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Nothing better than an acai bowl on the beach.

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Coffee:

goodboybob coffee roasters

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Delicious cappuccinos

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The Boy & The Bear - Coffee Roastery

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Delicious coffee and great spot to get work done.

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Lunch/Dinner:

Rosa's Mexican Restaurant

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Neighborhood spot for tacos, enchiladas, chili rellenos etc. it’s been around for decades and only has gotten better

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Manhattan Beach Post

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A staple of manhattan beach. Great service, build your own cheese plates, and rotating chef’s specials.

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The Chicken Shack

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Can’t miss the chicken when you drive by. Delicious Lomo saltado

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Fishing With Dynamite

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Seafood date night spot

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FISHBAR

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Fresh Seafood blocks from the beach

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The Bull Pen

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Walking in here is a timewarp but the good kind. Classic steak house food with the nicest staff.

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Dessert:

The Baked Bear

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Homemade BIG ice cream sandwiches on the boardwalk

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Manhattan Beach Creamery

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28 different flavors, all small batch made

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SOMISOMI

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A treat from Japan

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