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A Guide to Silver Lake (Los Angeles)
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Vintage shops, natural wine, and hillside views for the effortlessly cool. Whether you're here for the oat milk cortado, a film camera score, or a sunset over the reservoir, Silver Lake is peak Eastside energy: creative, a little nostalgic, always cu...
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Coffee & Matcha Rituals
 
Indie Boutiques & Vinyl Digs
 
Natural Wine & Aperitivo Hours
 
Where to Eat (Chill to Chic)
 
Hilltop Hikes & Scenic Streets
 
Aesthetic Corners for Photos

Coffee & Matcha Rituals

The calm before the artful chaos.

 
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Elegant, tucked by the reservoir. Polished but local. Their iced lavender latte hits.
LAMILL Coffee
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Bright, creative, and always buzzing with laptops and early-daydreamers.
Dinosaur Coffee
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Yes, fried chicken and a great espresso. Trust.
DANTE FRIED CHICKEN GHOST KITCHEN - CLOSED
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Indie Boutiques & Vinyl Digs

Skip the mainstream. Everything here has a story.

 
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Not just for surfers—laid-back clothes, design books, and ceramics.
Mollusk Surf Shop
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For those who love their music heavy. Rare metal, experimental, and under-the-radar cuts.
Nivessa Vinyl Records Store (on Pico)
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Minimalist wardrobe goals. Designer pieces, sculptural shoes, incense.
Mohawk General Store
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Natural Wine & Aperitivo Hours

Low ABV, high aesthetic.

 
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European soul with California ingredients. Sizzling conservas and a dreamy wine list.
Bar Moruno (@barmorunola)
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Chill patio, rotating food pop-ups, and wines you won’t find elsewhere.
Melody
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Low lighting, great playlists, and a deeply local feel.
El Prado (@elpradobar)
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Where to Eat (Chill to Chic)

Come hungry, leave dreaming about that one sauce.

 
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The “sports bar” you didn’t know could be this vibey. Indian-American fusion that makes sense.
Pijja Palace
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Small plates, fairy lights, Mediterranean vibes.
Bacari Silverlake
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Brunch, but cooler. Biscuit sandwiches and chili crisp hashbrowns.
All Day Baby (@alldaybabyla)
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Neon-lit Thai street food. Order the party wings.
Night + Market Song
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Hilltop Hikes & Scenic Streets

The Silver Lake glow-up isn’t just inside the cafés.

 
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A 2.2-mile walk that feels like a scene from a Sofia Coppola film.
Silver Lake Reservoir Trail, California
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Hidden, painted staircases between lush houses. The Micheltorena Stairs are iconic.
Discover the Hidden Stairs of Los Angeles
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Hilly and cinematic. Park, walk, admire the architecture and foliage.
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Aesthetic Corners for Photos

Let the grid live.

 
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Melancholy and iconic.
Drove by the mural today and was devastated. The current state of the wall.
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Yes, it’s a spa—but also a stunning example of modern-meets-earthy design.
The NOW Massage Silver Lake
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Soft shadows, tiled tables, and perfect light leaks.
Golden Hour: Cocktail Rooftop Bar - Pineapple Carousel Downtown LA
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