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Around the Town with Me: LA Edition

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Around the Town With Me: LA Edition is a growing, curated list of the places we genuinely love as we explore and get to know Los Angeles. We’re new to LA and intentionally eating our way through the city—trying local favorites, hidden gems, and comfo...
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Breakfast is Good!

This is where mornings are done right. From stacked pancakes and classic diner comfort to LA’s iconic breakfast burritos and coffee runs, these are the spots that make getting up worth it. Whether you’re grabbing something quick or sitting down to ea...
 
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Cofax Coffee is an absolute must if you’re serious about breakfast done right. Their breakfast burritos are next-level—warm, hearty, perfectly balanced, and packed with bold flavor in every bite. This is the kind of burrito that keeps you full, satis...
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Du-par’s Restaurant & Bakery is pure breakfast perfection, especially if you love pancakes done exceptionally well. Their pancakes are light, fluffy, and so tender they practically melt in your mouth—rich, buttery, and perfectly golden. Truly a c...
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You know those breakfast spots where the pancakes are so big they barely fit on the plate? Yeah, this is THAT place. The Griddle Cafe doesn’t believe in small portions, boring menus, or leaving hungry. Everything comes out looking like it belongs in ...
Home - The Griddle Cafe - Breakfast Restaurant in Los Angeles, CA

Lowkey Fire Spots 🔥

These are the spots you don’t always hear about—but they hit every time. No hype needed, just consistently good food, solid vibes, and the kind of places you end up going back to without overthinking it. If you know, you know.
 
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Andre’s Italian Restaurant is one of those classic LA spots that feels like a hidden gem with history. Serving up hearty Italian comfort food since 1963, it’s known for big portions, old-school charm, fair prices, and favorites like chicken parm, rav...
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If you’re looking for a steakhouse with personality, The Hideaway is it. This Beverly Hills gem blends bold Mexican flair with classic steakhouse luxury — think perfectly seared steaks, vibrant flavors, craft cocktails, and a space that feels both up...
Home - The Hideaway Beverly Hills - Steak House in Beverly Hills, CA
 
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This is one of those spots that makes you feel like somebody’s grandma is in the back seasoning everything with love. The burgers taste homemade in the best way possible—fresh, juicy, well-seasoned, and BIG. We’re talking real burger patties, not tho...
Master Burger
 
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someone who’s been on a mission to find a pizza in LA that comes close to the thin-crust pizza I love from Chicago, let me tell you—this one got my attention. The sauce had that rich, flavorful taste I’ve been missing, the crust was just right, and e...
2 For 1 Pizza | Best Restaurant In Los Angeles CA
 
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I’ll be honest—coming from Chicago, living in Ohio, and then spending years in Georgia, I thought I knew fried chicken. So when I saw “World Famous” in the name, I was a little skeptical because I had never even heard of Gus’s before moving to LA. On...
Los Angeles, CA | Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

Casual Bites & Local Favorites

Easy, reliable, and always a good choice. These are the go-to neighborhood spots for a laid-back meal—whether you’re catching up with friends, grabbing a quick bite, or just don’t feel like cooking. Nothing complicated, just good food and a good time...
 
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Irv’s Burgers is one of those around-the-town gems we genuinely love and keep coming back to. This is classic comfort food done right—juicy, well-seasoned burgers that hit every time, rich and creamy shakes that feel nostalgic in the best way, and ch...
Irv's Burgers
 
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This one is a true LA local favorite—there’s literally something for everyone on the menu. I was especially excited to find real corned beef out here, and they do not disappoint. The portions are big, the food is satisfying, and it’s the kind of spot...
Canters Deli
 
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You can’t talk about LA food without talking about Roscoe’s. Crispy, flavorful chicken paired with sweet, fluffy waffles sounds like it shouldn’t work—but somehow it’s the perfect combo. Whether you’re a first-timer or a longtime fan, this is one of ...
La Brea | Hours + Location | Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles | Soul Food Restaurant in California

Tika’s LA Little Black Book

The spots I’m keeping in my little black book—and sharing with you. From boutiques and beauty finds to self-care experiences, hidden gems, and those random LA places that make me say, “Ohhh, everybody needs to know about this!” If I tried it, loved i...
 
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The Girls Deserve a Proper Fit! I thought I knew my bra size… until I got professionally fitted. 😂 The right fit gave me better support, better lift, and even made my clothes look better. And apparently we’re supposed to be scooping the girls into ...
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