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!

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.

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 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.

Doubting Thomas absolutely lived up to the hype. Of course I had to order the passion fruit pie,…read moreand it did not disappoint. It was creamy, tangy, and the perfect way to end the meal. For my main, I got the chicken katsu bowl. The katsu sauce is peanut based, which added a unique twist, and when I asked for hot sauce, they brought out one that was absolutely incredible. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while staying moist and tender inside. Even the rice and salad that came with the bowl were flavorful and clearly made with care. My boyfriend ordered the pastrami burrito, which he loved, along with a vanilla cold brew. Both were gone in no time. Great food, great flavors, and plenty of menu items I'd come back to try. We'll definitely be back.

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

Cabin vibe with a cute outdoor seating area. The place is really nice, can be an intimate space or…read morejust chill. Vibe: 5/5 Food/Drink: -Flatiron steak with chimichuri 5/5! -Salmon with 2side 4/5. Salmon was smaller than I expected. -Hazelnut Cream top matcha 5/5! Definitely recommend if you're a matcha lover. -Ricotta Cheesecake 4/5. Fluffy and rich. -Blackberry Tonic 3/5. just trying it but not a fan. Service: 5/5. Parking: 2/5. Small parking space and hard to find street parking. Vibe and food were great. Would definitely go back!

Levant Bistro (the bakery part has merged with the actual restaurant) is so special. My friend and…read moreI planned to meet here for Lebanese brunch on a gorgeous Saturday. It was such an unforgettable and refreshing experience. Chef Anita has such a vision. Every detail was well thought of, from the outdoor patio dining surrounded by olive bushes to the indoor wooden and oak touches with Fairouz playing overhead. What's even better is EVERY single dish is labelled clearly for allergy diners! AHHHH as a nut allergy girly this had me geekin. All the celiac diners can enjoy their dining experience without any triggering fears as well. I went with their famous Lebanese egg pie and my friend got the grilled salmon plate. We shared the ful mudammas, my fave dish. The gluten-free pita bread def changed my brain wiring. I don't enjoy gluten-free food, and I was drooling. The pita was pillow soft, like how do you do that? Magic, I tell you. The egg pie was SO special. Pillow soft as well and super filling. The flavors of every dish were legendary. We couldn't stop talking about the colors, the plating, the top tier service. Everything about Levant deserves to be raved about. Come one come all. Def coming to Levant next time I'm in Echo Park.

Levant Bistro is charming, the staff are warm and welcoming, and the food is absolutely…read moreoutstanding. From start to finish my experience was everything I could ask for. We arrived midday on a Sunday and we're promptly sat, having been given the option for patio or indoor. We chose the patio, and between the clematis, lantana, and olive trees it is a very lovely setting in which to enjoy a meal. We were promptly brought a bottle of cold water and glasses, and our beverage orders were taken. I had a honey lavender latte with oat milk, and my husband had Lebanese coffee (no milk no sugar.) my latte was fragrant, the perfect temperature, and just the right amount of sweet. The Lebanese coffee was smooth, floral without being perfume, and excellent. We started with the falafel and the batata harra. Both absolutely excellent. For our entrees we selected the shakshuka and the Lebanese egg pie. Both were also excellent. Everything was well cooked, well presented, flavorful without being overwhelmed by any component. We took home a baklava tart, because we simply did not have the ability to eat more at the table. It was tender, moist, not too sweet, the pistachio flavor coming through as nutty and grassy, seriously so good! And it's worth noting, this whole restaurant is gluten free. I would not have realised if I had not known ahead of time. The texture of the pita with the shakshuka was exactly what one would expect, as was the bread of the egg pie. The pastry of the tart was flakey and delicious. And having said all of that, the service is what puts it above and beyond. Everyone was warm and pleasant, and seemed to genuinely appreciate the compliments. Staff seemed like they liked their jobs, which for me is always a good sign.