My absolute favorites after more than 2 years of living in LA! It's a big place with lots to explore, and not every place is worth 45 mins in traffic but these are… promise!
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Shoppy Shops
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Hands down the best pizza in the world (sorry NY and Italy!) crispy Detroit style square pies, and do not miss the slab cakes!
Quarter Sheets
award winning tortillas with good reason, two locations and both are great for a quick taco or a cozy burrito!
Sonoratown
great lunch sandwiches to go, and if you can get a table sit for brunch and get the breakfast sandwich!
Bub & Grandmas
vibes here are really cool especially at night, it gets crowded but even sitting outside on the street is fun
Capri Club
The espresso martini here is something that should be studied in classrooms, it's an unreal experience and more of a dessert than a drink. Food is hit or miss, but they serve bub's bread so I recommend a 'spresso tini and a bite!
Otium
I'm not normally a donut girlie but these really do hit different
Holey Grail Donuts
incredible pizza, and the basque cheesecake has my whole entire heart
Ronan
“tulum-inspired” is not always a good thing, but a dinner here truly transport you. It's pricey, fine dining for sure, but the embered oysters will change your life
Meteora
several locations in LA, a bit loud but can be a fun vibe, food is really incredible
NIGHT+MARKET
Shoppy Shops
a little bit pricey but I bought my favorite ever summer shorts here, and it's great for finding a special gift!
Midland
food themed gifts galore, every time I visit there is something new and absolutely wild to discover
Parchment Paper
mostly just a good little wine shop, but also some good fancy grocery finds
Wine and Eggs
every chic trendy packed food goodie that you've heard of is here, they are on it!
Sip Snack
Malibu is barely LA I know, but this is such a fun vibe with cool clothes, their own merch, and vintage finds
Surfing Cowboys
live your italian fantasy at this gourmet italian grocery shop
Bucatini
a few locations around Los Angeles, and really well priced relative to other shoppy shops! Perfect to pick up a quick housewarming gift
Goodies
Coffee
the most wonderful introduction to specialty coffee, it is so delicious and the team is so friendly, worth a line!
Stereoscope Coffee
delicious coffee, and don't miss the Mitra Kim pastries
Maru Espresso Bar
the seasonal menu always hits, and vibe is chill and usually laptop friendly with plenty of tables
Be Bright Coffee
so peaceful and great coffee, grab it to go and walk across the street into the park on a nice day!
