LA Mill Coffee

If you LOVE coffee, you MUST go here. LA Mill is one of my favorite places to tell friends to check out. They have a list of coffee from around the globe that can be prepared a number of ways...I don't know what they're called but they're all great!! Ask for the one that looks like "the science experiment." There's a Bunsen burner of sorts involved. Also, their food here is good. :)

LA Mill Coffee

1636 Silver Lake Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

www.lamillcoffee.com

Desert Rose

So, I know this place is a Mediterranean restaurant but I only went here for breakfast...so that's all I can discuss. My food was great. Just a chocolate croissant, a fruit plate and a latte but it was delish. I really liked the laid-back vibe in here. There's a large terrace for outdoor dining on a beautiful day, otherwise you can eat inside and catch the latest soccer game on tv. I'm definitely gonna go back for lunch one day. I wanna try the grilled vegetable panini! They also have a vegan menu :)

Desert Rose

1700 North Hillhurst Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027-4419

www.desertroserestaurant.com

Osteria La Buca

If you're joansin for some delicious Italian cuisine, try this place; Osteria La Buca is a hip, brick lined restaurant in a pretty awkward part of Hollywood (I guess they call it Mid-Wilshire). Down Melrose at Wilton is this contemporary Italian restaurant with a bar to serve those waiting for a table and an upstairs room to seat larger parites. Be sure to make a reservation before going here, it tends to get booked up quick! With a menu filled with handmade pastas and pizzas, this place will fill your tummy and leave you satisfied. The staff is super nice too! Expect to pay at least $30 for a normal dinner...


Osteria La Buca
5210 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 462-1900
www.osterialabuca.com

Original Pantry

This is one of the strangest eating experience I've ever had. This diner in Downtown LA feels like it hasn't changed since the day it opened. Accepting cash only, with no menus, only food options printed all over the walls and open 24 hours, this place is like stepping back in time, specifically 1924... a much simpler time. Coleslaw is served as a side with every order. YUM! We ordered ribs, the pulled pork sandwich, the roast beef dinner and a good ol' NY steak. Besides the strange sweaty man that spent the entire time we were there going in and out of the bathroom, this was a pretty cool place! I'd definitely go back.

The Original Pantry Cafe
877 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90017
www.pantrycafe.com

A Local Silverlake Spot

On a casual day out I'd recommend checking out Local. A place known for their savory crepes and vegetarian friendly menu. Sit outside at picnic tables or order your food to go. Just like Forage, Local cooks with locally sourced, organic ingredients. During this visit we ordered the Ginger Orange Tempeh Vegetable & Brown Rice Bowl and Albondigas Ground Pork Burger. These were pretty decent, but the crepes come highly recommended. They're listed up on the chalkboard above the salad bar when you enter the restaurant. It's one of those where you have to order your food at the register then take a number and find yourself a seat. If you like that sort of thing, check out Local. Oh, I also want to try their Whole Wheat Cast Iron Banana Walnut Pancake!

Local
2943 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90266
http://www.silverlakelocal.com/

Larchmont Bungalow

My best friend works down the street from this place, so we we're there a lot. Their menu is pretty extensive, so anything you're craving they'll most likely have. Larchmont Bungalow is a new restaurant in my favorite part of town. Their indoor/outdoor seating and delicious coffee are just some of the reasons to check this place out. It's got a vibe similar to Urth Cafe for those of you familiar with that place. Some of my favorite dishes there are their breakfast sandwich, fish tacos and their stir fry vegetables.

So check it out, and don't forget to order a slice of Princess Cake!

Larchmont Bungalow

107 N. Larchmont Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90004

www.larchmontbungalow.com