All-day French-inspired cafe and restaurant housed in Charlie Chaplin's historic 1929 building. Outstanding pastries, bread program, and dinner service.
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Yangban Society
Korean-American · Arts District
A Korean-American market and cafe in the Arts District. Korean flavors meet California sensibilities across sandwiches, rice plates, and baked goods.
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Jon & Vinny's Fairfax
Italian American / Pizza · Fairfax · Michelin Bib Gourmand
Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo's Fairfax Italian-American — the casual counterpart to Animal two blocks over. Spicy fusilli, LA Woman pizza, meatball parm that has become a Fairfax Ave institution. Bib ...
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Destroyer
Californian · Culver City
Jordan Kahn's daytime cafe counterpart to Vespertine. Stunningly plated breakfast and lunch bowls made from seasonal California ingredients.
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Gjusta
Bakery/Deli · Venice
Sprawling Venice bakery-deli from the Gjelina team. Incredible house-baked breads, smoked fish, and creative sandwiches in a bustling communal space.
Chefs Sarah Hymanson and Sara Kramer's produce-forward California take on Middle Eastern cuisine in a sun-drenched Los Feliz dining room.
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Tavern
California / Modern American · Brentwood
Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne's Brentwood sibling to Lucques (now closed) and A.O.C. — California-seasonal cooking in a bright atrium-room dining room. The burger has a cult following; brunch stays ...
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Sqirl
Californian · Silver Lake
Jessica Koslow's beloved Silver Lake cafe that redefined LA brunch culture. Famous for grain bowls, jams, and the signature sorrel rice bowl.
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All Day Baby
Southern / All-Day American · Silver Lake · LA Times 101 Best Restaurants
Chef Jonathan Whitener and Lien Ta's all-day Silver Lake diner with Southern comfort, biscuits, and cocktails morning through night.
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Botanica
Mediterranean / Modern · Silver Lake
The Silver Lake daytime destination that the local chef-set keeps putting on their best-of lists. California produce, Mediterranean-leaning technique, breakfast dishes that treat vegetables like the m...