Super small, trendy breakfast spot in Echo Park! Had breakfast with my best friend and we both…read moreenjoyed it! It's walking distance from a lot of cool spots like the lake. We met up on a Friday morning right when they opened and had no trouble finding parking in the lot behind. You did have to pay but it was cheap by LA standards. Not very many people since we came around opening, very chill vibe. Friendly staff and lots of great menu items. There is no bathroom in the restaurant! Chairs are just stools so not the comfiest place to chill but we spent a while just chatting and eating. Prices are kinda up there for the portion but it's trendy healthy LA food, so it was expected. I ordered the miso bowl and it was yummy and refreshing! The way it was served did confuse me though just because there was a scoop of hot rice and cold chicken and the veggies had no dressing. Are you supposed to mix it all up like a salad even though the rice is hot or are you supposed to eat it like a rice bowl? Idk it was odd. It wasn't till I finished most of the rice that I just mixed the everything together and it was better, like a salad. The cold chicken and hot rice really just threw me. But the miso dressing was delicious nonetheless! 4/5 Overall, I enjoyed this place but probs wouldn't go out of my way to have it again. But I am glad I tried it and it did fulfill what I needed: a chill place to catch up with my friend and refreshing food.

Honey Hi is a pleasant spot with great energy and a tasty selection of healthy breakfast…read morebowls/greens. I ordered the Community Bowl, which is a selection of greens/beans/grains with a really flavorful and complex vinaigrette. It's called the Community Bowl because a portion of the proceeds from this bowl goes to a nonprofit in the community. My biggest problem (and the reason for the 3 star review) was that the Community Bowl was simply not filling. It was tasty and healthy. But I paid $20+ (including tax and tip) for a breakfast bowl that wasn't satiating. And to be honest, I just really don't like the fact that a bowl named after the community could leave you still hungry.

The salad I got was delicious! The tahini dressing was light and had the perfect flavor! I ordered…read morechicken kebab, which was just as good! The salad was amazing except they put a little too much corn. The waitress was very sweet! The ambience is really cute and a great place for a date!

My boyfriend's cousin and his girlfriend came to LA to visit us so we had a full weekend of fun…read moretaking them around the city. To end the night before we headed off to dinner, we stopped by The Semi- Tropic bar for drinks. The parking situation was difficult to say the least-- there is no street parking or parking lot. And the neighborhood behind the bar is filled with park cars. We were lucky and parked at a parking lot that was for the surrounding business (so sorry to the pizza/ weed shop!). We arrived at around 6:30 PM so it wasn't too busy. We were greeted by one of the servers and she gave us options to either sit at a lounge table area or hightop tables. We opted for the hightop tables because we knew we weren't staying there for long. The server was friendly and patient as we looked over the menu for drinks. I've been sober for about a year so I only had water, my boyfriend ordered a Naoshima Dream, his cousin ordered a Mango Cart, and his cousin's girlfriend ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. The bar was super cute and hipster! I honestly would have loved going to this bar back when I used to drink. It's dimly lit, had a vintage 20's speakeasy feel to it and the music was a vibe. I'd recommend coming here for a little date with your partner or even coming with a group of friends. My boyfriend had been here once before and he said the food was really good and affordable. He had a panini and said for bar food it was a 10/10. We waited maybe like 10 minutes for our drinks to come, we were having such a fun time chatting and enjoying the environment that it didn't feel long at all. My boyfriend, his cousin, and his cousin's girlfriend really enjoyed their drinks. They said the drinks tasted "light" insinuating that there was barely any alcohol in it. Don't let the taste fool you, after finishing half of their drink there were full of smiles, giggles, and had a great buzz going. The prices here were all pretty fair for the cost and quality of the drinks. Would defintely recommend coming here for drinks and dinner for a date night or a night out with friends!

Very clean location, friendly and helpful staff, very competitive prices, healthy options, and…read moreeverything tasted great. Would highly recommend this place for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

I order the Beetnik salad and it was delicious. The beets were tender and not mushy, the avocado…read morewas fresh and the arugula tied everything together. This is a salad that I'll think about for a long time.

Bodega Chopped Cheese 5/5 Korean Hott Fried Chicken 5/5…read moreWaffle Fries 3.5/5 Black Sesame Chocolate Chip Cookie 5/5 Service 4/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Overall 5/5 We came to try the Bodega Chopped Cheese and it was all it was hyped up to be! We got here around 1:00 pm, fortunately just before a large line formed. This place can get really busy! And I understand why - the food is so fantastic here. We ordered the Bodega Chopped Cheese, the Korean Hott Fried Chicken, and some Waffle Fries. While at the cashier we saw in the window display the Black Sesame Chocolate Chip Cookie and we had to try it. We were so hungry - we actually ended up having dessert first! The cookie had the perfect texture, a mix of crunchy and chewy, and the perfect taste - not too sweet and the savory black sesame paired so well with the chocolate chip. The Bodega Chopped Cheese was mouthwatering and the ground Angus beef was succulent and flavorful. The fresh shredded lettuce and tomato brought brightness to the sandwich and balanced the beef and melted American cheese so well. We also ended up trying the chicken wings, which were juicy and delectable! They came with a Yuzu Crema - a top tier sauce. The wings were honestly delicious on their own and didn't need the Yuzu Crema, but that sauce did make the wing even better somehow. It was pretty busy here on a Saturday afternoon so I would like to come back on a random weekday and try more sandwiches. Parking can definitely be a hassle in Silver Lake, but the food at bodega Park is totally worth that hassle!

This is the spot for a chopped cheese in Southern California. Bodega Park is a fast casual…read moreKorean-American spot that's bringing well-done breakfast to Silverlake. The chopped cheese is killer. It's high quality ground beef, ooey gooey melted cheese, and fresh veggies all on a perfect roll. This is your hangover cure.  The breakfast burrito is awesome. It's extremely flavorful. The chicken is tender, the tortilla is warm and crispy on the outside, and the whole thing is dripping cheese. An underrated option for the breakfast burrito scene in LA. The coffee here is also good. I got the black sesame iced latte, and they put a lot of black sesame foam on, making it a decadent, rich, and nutty way to get your caffeine. I would highly recommend for a morning pick me up. I came here to grab a quick breakfast after walking the Silverlake Reservoir and it was the perfect way to refuel.

My friend who's a Vegan suggested we go to this place after our run/hike at Elysian Park as it's so…read moreclose by. She raved about them having so many wonderful options so I was very curious to try. DRINK There were so many great options I was overwhelmed, but luckily their workers were so happy to help in my selection. I chatted with Bree about my fitness goals and how I was toning/ cutting weight and she made some suggestions. When I asked her what her favorite was she said she liked the Sensual Vibes smoothie. I like the sound of it from the ingredients, and she suggested adding ginger. It was SOOOOOOOO delicious. I will DEFINITELY be going back to try out another smoothie. SERVICE Bree was so very helpful. I told her my goals and that I'd just done a workout and she gave me her recommendations...she also told me her favorite a suggest I add ginger to what I was thinking about. AMBIANCE It was a chill environment but also family friendly. There were some people there with their kids enjoying the place. Also this place is dog friendly. They even had an organic treat for my dog niece Wawa to enjoy!

A good spot with a good healthy food. Located in a cozy area…read moreof echo park. They serve your order fresh... lots of options depends on your focus - whether for immunity, for liver detox , anti inflammatory, energy , metal detox. Staff were friendly, ready to assist and welcoming. We love their BLT, twas a delight! Has a good sauce, and a good portion . We also tried their OG avocado... rich portion of avocado and tomatoes. The only thing challenging is the parking. It's better to go early and avoid weekends, unless it's ok for you to wait and look around for a parking space. It was worth the try for this spot, good heathy yummy food and juices, affordable as well. Would definitely comeback and try the other delis and croissants.

Awesome deli with good prices, vibes, and good food. Was kindly greeted upon entering with great…read moresmells of breakfast. We got smoothies & OJ. Burritos came with potato salads. Great place to come if you are going to the Silver Lake Flea Market across the street!

The place is really friendly. Staff is kind. Always nice to support local and it's worth the visit…read more I got a quick Spicy Chai Latte and it was good. I would say the ambiance is quick eats type spot.

Such a cute place for brunch! I love how they have both outdoor and indoor seating and they're both…read morebeautifully decorated. Here, you order first then grab a table and the food comes pretty quickly! I got the latkes and lox, which was salmon lox over crispy hash browns with a poached egg and wasabi sour cream. Everything paired together perfectly and I love how runny the egg was. I also got the sorizo kale bowl and it was crispy and flavorful!

We're in the LBC!…read more Larchmont Bungalow Cafe to be exactly :) Located off historic Route 66 on Sunset Blvd, this Echo Park gem thrives in rain or super sunshine from 7:30 AM to 9 PM daily. And was quite busy for Mom's day. They have a gorgeous patio, complimentary water at stations both inside and out, an abundance of plants, including several for sale. Free-Wifi, clean gender neutral restrooms, plenty of seating indoors or outside in a shared space with Levant Bistro. The plant life is plentiful, but the plant-based options aren't far behind. LB Cafe has a Home Made VEGAN Burger, Impossible eats including tasty tacos, that Maple Bacon Tempeh Club Sandwich, my awesome Vegan Breakfast Burrito with tempeh, tofu, roasted peppers, black beans... DREAMY caramelized onions and sensational vegan chipotle aioli. Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, "Linner" or Dinner (starting at 4pm) they've got you covered with a variety of options for everyone. Not to mention great beverage options including mimosas and bottled or canned beer. Never realized they were neighbor to so many other great places such as Cinnaholic - Los Angeles, one of my favorite baked good places. Easy parking in a shared lot off Sunset Blvd or Alvarado as well as local street parking. We do fun Sunday walks at Echo Park Lake so typically park there and stroll over after four laps. Burn calories and then enjoy all the deliciousness as well as delightfulness of Larchmont Bungalow. 10/10 service, and solid portions for most dishes. I did feel my potatoes weren't as plentiful as other dishes now my other half's Seafood Crepes from the Specials menu, but we loved our food. Absolutely worth checking out. Fresh baked things. Fresh air flow inside. You order and pay upfront, food comes out shortly after. Aside from that it's mostly self serve. Weekends get quite busy, but also the most fun times to go. Brunch rush typically after 1130am. The line was pretty far back, by the time we left. Glad we popped in again and I'm sure we will again in the future.

My new favorite brunch spot!…read more Passionfruit pie is amazing as always and coffee was really well balanced. Staff was so friendly and the ambience was beautiful -- lively yet comfortable. I got the veggie burrito and my partner got the Thomas Breakfast. I loved the breakfast plate, especially the salad and biscuit that paired with it. The burrito was good but a little too wet for my liking which made the fillings a bit soggy. Overall, flavors were really well balanced and everything tasted fresh. Definitely will be coming back more and I'm so excited to try more of their pastries next time!

Beware of street parking, main road doesn't have day restrictions but the residential streets near…read moreby have street sweeping (No Parking) is from 10am-1pm Monday on one side and Tuesday on the other side. We visited on a Monday around 12pm and they were quite packed for brunch, we didn't dine in but really only stopped by to grab some pastries. Might need to come back to try their food another time. Passion Fruit Pie -really good, if you love tart this would be up your alley. Fresh passion fruit topped helps balance the sweetness of the pie. Almond Croissant (White Chocolate Strawberry Garnish)- seems like their croissant flavor rotates. Wasn't expecting the filling to also be strawberry, would have loved the filling to be almond. Croissant is more of a flaky dense bread texture not buttery fluffy pastry. Not the best I've had. Chocolate Chip Oat Cookie -amazing cookie, love a good oat cookie without raisins. This one did just that, would grab this again if we come back and they have it. Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pie -seems like a permanent item, saw them prepping a ton more when we were there. My favorite item we got, pastry was fluffy and buttery. Not too sweet, filling was the strawberry preserve and some sort of custard. Seasonal Citrus Vanilla Danish - the citrus was charred with a torch which added too much burnt flavor. Not sure what citrus it was but also too strong and overpowering, slightly bitter as well.

Cute place! Lots of options on the menu. All of them unique and healthy- so many things I wanted to…read moretry. The inside is quaint and cozy and the patio is spacious and private. You go up to the counter to order your food, they have some of it on display so you get a visual which was nice, and they'll bring it to you when it's ready. The workers were kind and helpful. Overall nice and yummy experience! Some gluten free options, not celiac safe, but enough to give me some variety

Oh, I love Forage! Mostly for the bobo tree house vibe, and the veggie forward menu. The iced tea…read moreis also amazing. Sometimes the food is a bit salty, but otherwise full of healthy options (10 + kinds of salad and veggie dishes) with decedent choices, too (extra cheesy lasagna). It's a self service restaurant, but also expensive. You set your own table and pour your own water glasses. Dinner for two with beverages is easily $85 or more with tip. There are no refills on drinks like iced tea. The upside of it being self service, is you can hang out as long and chat as long as you like. There is good chance if you do linger that you might order desert or a second small $10 iced tea (with tax and tip). It would be quite easy to spend well over $100 for 2, without table service... If it were a little less expensive, I would be a regular... but if it were less expensive then it would be hard to find a table because that whole neighborhood would be hanging out here.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Levant Bistro and Bake Shop, and it was an experience worth…read moresavoring. One of the standout items was the lahmajeen. It was superbly crafted, with flavors that were both rich and perfectly balanced. It truly offered a delightful taste of the region, making it a must-try for any visitor. Complementing the meal was their exquisite coffee, which was brewed to perfection. It had a robust flavor that wasn't too overpowering, providing a soothing accompaniment to the meal. The atmosphere at Levant is another highlight it's remarkably peaceful, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed dining experience. The service was impressively fast without sacrificing quality, ensuring that everything arrived promptly and with a smile. To cap off the meal, I indulged in their apple crumble for a little dessert, which was simply delicious. It provided a sweet and satisfying conclusion to an already wonderful dining experience. Overall, Levant Bistro and Bake Shop is truly a gem, offering delightful cuisine in a serene setting.

This place is comically bad, like a parody of bad. Literally every aspect of our experience was…read morebad, and we seem to like most restaurants. Both times the waitstaff were strangely rude, like remarkably unfriendly, and hard to get a hold of. The entrees we ordered were oddly small portions, like bizarro small. And for being kinda pricy and so small, the food was just okay. And the atmosphere was not good either! It was cold, with all the doors open, and the music was so loud we could barely hear each other. I really wanted to like it, how nice to have a Lebanese place close to my house, and returned thinking maybe it was a fluke the first time.