As a cocktail enthusiast, The Semi Tropic has been on my radar. Owners Dan Finley & Eren Magri were…read moreon a mission to open a café/bar hybrid featuring great cocktails, quality coffee, good food, friendly staff, & an amazing sound system. (A lot of thought went into the acoustics & speaker system.) This chic establishment serves up European-inspired small plates, and their cocktail program melds inspiration with a respect for classic structure. The sultry pulsating bass lines that ooze through the speakers set the tone for a chilled vibe, and the tropical motifs provide an escape from reality. It's a great spot to relax and catch a game or hang with friends, which I did. I met some of my favorite Yelp peeps here for Sunday Brunch. We received a warm & friendly welcome from Rasheeda (bartender). She was darling, as was our server, Mason. They were both fantastic. We settled into the cozy couches tucked in the corner and ordered several dishes to share: Hummus, Prosciutto Panino, Eggplant Panino, Mediterranean Eggs, Green Shakshuka, & Fries. Drinks consisted of: Nitro Cold Brew, Bloody Mary, Age of Aquarius, & a Lavender Gimlet. The fries were tossed with rosemary salt and came with garlic aioli & ketchup. They were addicting & delicious. My Lavender Gimlet did not disappoint. Everyone enjoyed their selections, and we had a great time together. This was the perfect meet up spot. I'm looking forward to coming back. *Street parking (can be tricky.) Metered parking across the street. *Happy Hour 2 pm - 6 pm daily & all-day Monday.

Great vibe at this local spot, the background music was very enjoyable and played a mix of popular…read moreand R&B-like genre. We came for brunch, ordered a variety of plates to share. The decor was a garden type setting with floral designs throughout the venue. There are pub tables with high-top stools. We snagged a corner couch with a coffee table in the center. It was very comfortable, like we were visiting someone's home. It's a perfect place for small or large groups. We ordered: - Prosciutto Panini - on focaccia with mozzarella, spinach, red onion, olive aioli and pickled veggies on the side. - Eggplant Panini - on focaccia, feta and provolone cheeses, tomatoes, arugula and pickled veggies on the side. - French Fries with dipping sauce - Hummus Plate - with sliced pita bread - Mediterranean eggs - on burrata cheese, topped with secret glaze and garnish. The employees were super friendly and helpful (Mason and Rashida), they really made us feel welcomed. Bookmark this place for a date night, birthday celebration, or cocktails with friends. They have a full bar, the mixologist has a specialty drink list and all your favorites (tequila, rum, vodka, whisky, etc). There is a DJ station for night-time live entertainment. They do not have a parking lot, there is street parking in front and at side streets (next to Starbucks). Sincerely. Rosemary

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.

MIXT (est 2019) of Silver Lake is a casual healthy farm fresh vegan restaurant located on Sunset…read moreblvd. They offer salads, sandwiches, and grain bowls. They have ample free parking on site and curbside delivery from the MIXT Salad Valet™. I have driven past by this spot for years but never got the chance until now. I like their breadth of vegan food items on their menu as well as customize-make your own. Its interior was chic, naturally well lit, neat and clean. Furthermore, its layout is spacious with high ceiling and few wall art decor over their large white walls. I was ebulliently greeted by a female staff with gentle eyes. After perusing the MIXT menu, I ordered a fresh lemonade and BBQ bowl which is composed of cilantro, brown rice, black beans, apple fennel slaw, cheddar, roasted potatoes, and crispy onions. Food was tasty, fresh and delightful. Drink was refreshing. Service was spot on. Staff were cordial. Atmosphere was chill. Prices were economically competitive. Food serving was abundant. Overall, this is a good place for vegans or anyone who wants to eat healthy food. I enjoyed it a lot. I recommend MIXT.

This place has been on my list for a while, and I finally got a chance to visit…read more At first glance, you can't really tell they serve food. It looks like a typical trendy coffee shop, which I'm not mad about, but I feel like you'd only know to come here for lunch if someone told you about it beforehand. I ordered the turkey avocado sandwich. Pro tip: the lunch menu starts at 10:30 a.m. The sandwich didn't look like much at first, but one bite in and I was sold. It has all the basics you'd want in a turkey avocado sandwich, but what really stood out were the generous portions. They definitely don't skimp on the ingredients. The real star, though, was the aged balsamic glaze. Whatever magical concoction they're using, it adds the perfect amount of sweetness and ties everything together. I know some people don't like sweet elements in their sandwiches, but that's their loss and more for me. It was absolutely delicious. The space itself has plenty of seating and is great whether you're looking to get some work done, catch up with a friend, or just enjoy your meal and coffee. My only heads-up is parking. It was a bit of a struggle. I had to circle the block a few times because most of the available spots were 15-minute parking, and the street is busy enough that turning around isn't always easy. Overall, this is definitely a spot I'll be bringing friends to for a casual lunch date. The sandwich alone is worth the visit.

I've been wanting to try this place for months. Price of the sandwiches vs the flavor profile…read moredidn't match, sandwiches were over Roxie's for the quality. French fries were crunchy although needed either salt or some type of seasoning. Ambiance was pleasant.

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!

I love that we still have small local shops in this area! Glowing has managed to survive a lot of…read morechanges in the neighborhood, and it's heartening to know the community is supporting local businesses like this one. Everyone is always so friendly here. They always seem to be upgrading the interior as well, and it's small but they do have some window seating along with a few outdoor tables. On this visit, I got the OG Avocado Toast. The avocado was perfectly ripe and fresh, and a heaping portion was served over their toasted olive bread. It's a pretty simple preparation. I probably would have preferred the Mediterranean version, as the tomatoes on this weren't my fave and there was raw red onion mixed into the avo so I wasn't able to pick it out. Next time, I'll have to request it without the onion. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu items.

Best breakfast burrito. The owner recommended me the burrito and I had it and it was awesome!…read moreHighly recommend. The costumer service is 10/10. They are so friendly and kind. Hopefully I get to come back soon and try a panini next.

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 were looking for a restaurant after visiting the Hospital of Emotions and this seemed to have…read morefood we (4 of us) can all eat so I said let's try it. The interesting thing is that it has a Sunset Blvd address but doesn't appear to be on Sunset, but we found parking so all good. This is a restaurant where you go to the front counter, order and get a number and take it to your table and the server then brings the food. I ordered a Turkey Guacamole sandwich and fries and the sandwich nice size with a "chunk" of turkey instead of small slices and really good. One other at our table got the same sandwich and liked it as well. The ladies got omelettes and really enjoyed their food too. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating and the weather was perfect for eating outdoors. This is an area I very rarely go to, but I definitely will come back here.

The name speaks for itself, definitely should have listened to Thomas and doubted him. My cousins…read moreand I came from the bay to try this spot, definitely overhyped. Latte was hella watered down, soyrizo burrito was bland but props for not being stingy with the ingredients. Avocado toast was oily af, since when is that amount of oil used on avocado toastArnold palmer with blueberry lavender lemonade was buss tho. Veggie burrito was good but lowkey still bland. Service and ambiance was lowkey top tier tho, food js mid asf and not worth the price.TMI but the food upset our stomachs, couldn't even park correctly bc of how bad we needed to use the restroom.

UNDOUBTEDLY one of the best breakfast spots in my humble opinion. Not sure why this is spot is…read morecalled Doubting Thomas but it would be more appropriately named "Undoubtedly Amazing". The menu is legit. It has a nice assortment of traditional breakfast plates along with more modern items like the lomo saltado bowl--my favorite! Do not skip out on the carrot cake. Ugh. So good. The icing on top of the cake is that the place has some of the best seating vibes. Lots of windows for the indoor seats and plentiful outdoor tables giving this a chic urban feel.

FOORRAAAGGEE!! Food is soo good here, tastes fresh and…read morepresentation is executed so well! As soon as you walk up stairs and inside, the smell of different foods is immaculate! Service is on point, thank you Sarah and Missy and prices are great! I left full and satiated for under $35. Shout out the dynamic duo!! Come by guys

I came here on a Saturday for dinner around 6pm. Parking is…read morea hit or miss I parked in the neighborhood. There's a very small parking lot in front. We came in a party of 10 & there was enough seating for us all. I love the order first then seat yourself because we didn't have to deal with splitting a check or waiting on a waiter. I ordered the Asian chicken salad. Um this was so good. It's a huge portion and I arrived after a catered birthday party so I was already slightly fulll but I finished the entire plate cause it was so yummy. Definitely would love to come back and try out more from their menu! But it would take multiple visits because their portions are so large!