Still commonly known as the "Rainbow Room," this fabled Sunset Strip institution continues to deliver a good time with live rock shows, fun finger food and late-night dining. The roomy interiors consist of a dining room, several bars, upstairs dance floor and patio decorated with kitschy rock 'n' roll memorabilia, Christmas lights, burgundy leather booths and even a vintage arcade game. The food offered is an Italian-American fusion of popular munchies such as pizza, sandwiches, steaks and a diverse vegetarian selection. Keep in mind that it is possible to reserve special seating above the stage.
A refreshing change from your typical global coffee shops chain, this local café boasts of serving organic varieties. This coffee shop offers in-house blends of coffee like Scandinavian Cupp, Urth Italia Espresso and teas like Darjeeling Shiva Gardens, Moroccan Mint Certified Organic, The Mystical Traveler and so forth. That’s not it, along with fine drinks, it also serves delectable platter that includes salads, sandwiches, baked goodies and even special vegan items.
This meat lovers dream come true, Animal is a raved about American eatery in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles. Utilizing every viable piece of the meat, celebrity chefs Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook collaborate to create scrumptious meals even a vegetarian might be tempted to eat! With an ever-rotating menu, dishes at Animal are always new and exciting. Not for the faint of heart, past dishes have included veal tongue and brains, chicken liver toast, marrow bone with chimichurri sauce and other oddities that are surprisingly delicious. A minimalist setting is an overstatement, this restaurant has stark white walls, dark stained weathered tables and a large skylight flooding the space with bright natural light.
Factory Kitchen is an upscale Italian specialty restaurant nestled in Arts District, Downtown. This chic, urban eatery is set in a revamped industrial space. The interiors of this award-winning restaurant are adorned with a dim-lighting and cozy seating. Authentic Italian preparations such as the exquisite Mandilli di Seta (a muslin-thin handkerchief pasta with ligurian almond basil pesto) and the Agnolotti (egg pasta with veal, beef and herbs) lure scores of eager gastronomes here. A meal at the trendy Factory Kitchen, though on the steep side, is certain to be delicious, delightful and memorable.
The L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele was originally founded in Naples back in the year 1870. This pizzeria later opened its doors in the city of Los Angeles in 2019. This cozy eatery is run by Francesco Zimone. Their menu includes authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas. In addition to pizzas, they also serve other traditional eats like kinds of pasta, salads and more. They even offer a selection of wines and beers that complement well with their dishes. The contemporary-style pizzeria features indoor as well as outdoor seating arrangements on its patio.
Opened in 2013, Alfred Coffee Melrose Place is a quaint little coffee shop that is set on Melrose Place in Los Angeles. This lively coffee shop serves a variety of specially-handcrafted coffees, teas, milkshakes, sandwiches, burritos and baked goodies. Along with indoor seating, this stylish cafe also offers outdoor seating arrangements on its curb. They have several other branches in Texas and in international locations like Japan. This warm and cozy coffee shop is a great meeting place to catch up with your friends.
Yo-Way is a famous sandwich eatery that offers tasty, fast and fresh meals. Located in the Gardena community, this eatery is known for its classic, fresh quality ingredients and their exceptional hospitality. Here, you get to choose from an assortment of salads, sandwiches and smoothies. Delivery service is provided with an extra charge. In case you're in a hurry, you can make a reservation or even carry away your meal. Grab some freshly made large sandwiches at an economical price.
This cool coffee bar next to the City National Plaza features a wraparound coffee counter and a breezy patio seating area. Resembling a unique jewel-box, the Nice Coffee Bar caters to early morning yuppies and the work-crowd in Downtown Los Angeles. While the coffee is a hit, the homemade donuts are the pleasant surprise here. Nice Coffee Bar sets up shop as early as 7a and keeps pouring steaming hot cups of caffeine till 4p.
A popular restaurant in Chicago, Girl & the Goat brings the Southern Californian flavors to the people of Los Angeles. The interior here is characterized by wooden decor and dim lights which gives this place a warm vibe. It is in such a comfortable environment that you savor some new as well as old recipes (from the original location). The specialty of this place is that this is the first time that restaurateurs Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm have ventured out of Chicago.
Ponsonby Road Café is a tiny café influenced by the culture of New Zealand. Choose from the generous spread of New Zealand meat pies for a wholesome meal. Each pie comes with a side of salad or you can also add a homemade soup or pasta for an extra charge. They also offer a scrumptious spread of burritos, bagels and toast to go with your choice of hot or cold beverage. Enquire about their catering services if you wish to hold a small or big event. Indulge in a meat pie or pick up a coffee to-go at this quaint café.
As the name suggest, Bohemian House of Espresso + Chai is a prime destination for chai and coffee lovers in the city. Flavorful chai and coffee varieties are served at this place along with fresh smoothies, cakes and a number quick bites. The interiors are hip with a lot of plants around and walls adorned with picture frames and antiques giving an overall artsy vibe to this place. Located in downtown LA, this café a rapidly becoming a favorite spot to hangout among the local as well as tourist crowds.