Food
Simply Wholesome
South Los Angeles
Closed9 AM – 8 PM$
Casual eatery for a health-focused all-day…
Local Hidden Gems in Los Angeles, CA
The under-the-radar rooms: listening bars, corner bodegas, tiny galleries and places you only hear about from a friend. Everything below is in Los Angeles — open hours, ratings and directions are live.
Local Hidden Gems in Los Angeles
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18 spots
Hidden Gems
Lummis Home-El Alisal
Highland Park
Closed10 AM – 3 PM$$
Museum in Highland Park
Food
Mercado La Paloma
South Los Angeles
Closed9 AM – 9 PM$$
Warehouselike building hosting independent…
Coffee
With Love Market & Cafe
Pico-Union
ClosedClosed$
Chill American cafe for grab-&-go sandwich…
Food
Galco's Old World Grocery
Highland Park
Closed9 AM – 4 PM$
Food in Highland Park
Hidden Gems
Tuesday Night Cafe
Downtown Los Angeles
Hours not listed$$
Event venue in Downtown Los Angeles
Shops
Secret Headquarters
Northeast Los Angeles
Closed11 AM – 7 PM$$
Quaint store specializing in graphic novel…
Food
Aunt Yvette’s Kitchen
Northeast Los Angeles
Closed12 PM – 5 PM$$
Ethiopian restaurant in Northeast Los Ange…
Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems
Playa Vista
ClosedClosed$$
Place of worship in Playa Vista
Hidden Gems
Bradbury Building
Downtown Los Angeles
Closed10 AM – 2 PM$$
Unique structure featuring a Victorian cen…
Coffee
Undergrind Café
Beverlywood
Closed8 AM – 4 PM$
Relaxed neighborhood coffee shop preparing…
Bars
The Love Song Bar
Downtown Los Angeles
Hours not listed$
Cozy lounge offering up signature cocktail…
Hidden Gems
Hollyhock House
East Hollywood
Closed10:30 AM – 4 PM$$
Self-guided tours are available of this Wr…
Food
Placita Olvera
Downtown Los Angeles
Closed9:30 AM – 7 PM$$
Store in Downtown Los Angeles
Hidden Gems
Bronson Caves
Central LA
Closed5 AM – 10:30 PM$$
Seen in many iconic films, these man-made …
Coffee
Tee's Cafe
Downtown Los Angeles
ClosedClosed$
Coffee shop in Downtown Los Angeles
Hidden Gems
The Smell
Downtown Los Angeles
Open now12 AM – 12 AM$$
Volunteer-run art & music space with a DIY…
Coffee
Fuegos LA
South Los Angeles
Closed9:30 AM – 3:30 PM$$
Restaurant in South Los Angeles