If you're looking for a fresh, delicious and quick bite to eat, head to the BäcoShop. Chef Josef Centeno brings his experience running more high-end, fine dining establishments to this casual, counter-serve eatery, serving freshly made Bäcos, or flatbreads, stuffed with a host of scrumptious fillings. Choose between options like grilled steak, Sicilian meatballs and fava fritters topped with spiced yogurt, parmesan, sriracha, mild red chili, and a variety of other spicy, saucy and flavorful toppings. The restaurant also serves Bäcosrittos, a variation of the Bäco flatbread that is thinner than the original and is served wrapped around the same delicious fillings like a burrito. Salads, bowls, side dishes, and a few desserts like rice pudding and cookies are served here as well. The eatery itself boasts plenty of natural light, an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs bake fresh Bäcos, and friendly wait staff. Great for a quick lunch or a hearty meal to go, the BäcoShop worthy of the rave reviews it claims.
California Donut is a cute little doughnut shop that serves donuts, croissants, muffins, milkshakes and coffee 24 hours a day. Enjoy a variety of fresh and tasty delights anytime for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Try the house favorite pastries in flavors like the Simpsons D’ohnut, matcha green tea, blueberry toast crunch or apple fritter. If you are a donuts lover then this is an ideal place to enjoy your favorite snack.
Gourmet magazine once wrote that Pastaio's cuisine is "a taste of heaven on earth". To find out whether this statement holds any water, try the prosciutto, polenta or the zucchini soufflé. There is a six-course tasting menu for those who want to try a range of dishes. The wine list is extensive and drinks by the glass are affordable. If you step in as a food critic, chances are you might end up leaving as a fan.
The rich heady aromas of masterfully roasted coffee wafting out of the spacious modern interior draw coffee lovers by the dozen to this proud coffee roaster originally from Chicago. Located in the heart of Silver Lake, at the crossroads of the trendy Sunset Junction, the cafe is always filled with people. It stays busy throughout the day, teeming with hipsters at all hours, but do not be deterred as the line moves quickly. Although the people watching aspect is a definite bonus point of Intelligentsia, it's their unsurpassed coffee and tea that is the stuff of legend. Ask any of the clientele, and they wills solemnly swear by Intelligentsia's espresso as the best in town.
Eggslut, as its name suggests, uses eggs in every dish, thus transcending the concept of an egg as only a breakfast item. The kitchen serves items like the Gaucho, which is a tri-tip Wagyu steak stuffed in between a warm Brioche bun then topped with egg, Chimichurri, red onions and dressed Arugula. Other options include an Egg Salad sandwich that uses a honey-mustard aioli or the Bailey Biscuit, the delectable home-made biscuit made-from-scratch. It is just one of the many excellent eateries inside Grand Central Market.
Cielito Lindo is a famous food stand situated on L.A.'s historic Olvera Street. The spot originally opened in 1934 and ever since then its taquitos have transformed it into a household name. It has been frequented by numerous Hollywood stars through the ages, including Marlon Brando, Orson Wells and Rita Hayworth, and has gained critical acclaim in prestigious magazines. Though no more than a tiny street stall, its excellent reputation exceeds its physical size by leaps and bounds. The beloved menu includes the aforementioned beef taquitos served with avocado sauce, Pork Chile Verde Burritos, and an impressive Chile Relleno. Overall, 'Beautiful Heaven' is one of the best places to eat on Olvera Street.