Highland Park Restaurants
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1. Donut Friend
$ | |When this music-influenced doughnut shop first opened on York Boulevard in the early days of Highland Park’s renaissance, there wasn’t much there, and its arrival helped shape the now-bustling strip and its vegan inclinations. Donut Friend has evolved into a destination in its own right, touting both a signature and limited menu of purely vegan doughnuts—which also happen to be inspired by the pop punk and emo music scene.
5107 York Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90042, USA213-908–2745Known For
- Fun flavors like Green Teagan and Sara (with matcha tea glaze)
- All-vegan ingredients
- Ice cream and shakes
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2. Knowrealitypie
$ | |The award-winning Knowrealitypie, hidden in a shop the size of a large walk-in closet, is truly a passion project, with co-owner Tracy Ann DeVore furiously paddling beneath the water's surface to make those homemade pies on her own. That's why it's only open from Thursday through Saturday until it sells out, which it often does. Partaking in a rotating menu of seasonal savories and sweet pies, turnovers, and other pastries is practically a Northeast L.A. initiation, however, so it's an important stop when visiting the neighborhood. Tracy also holds pie-making classes every month--a terrific opportunity for travelers to participate in something local.
5106 Townsend Ave., Los Angeles, California, 90041, USA916-799–5772Known For
- Triple berry Cabernet pie
- Salted caramel mango rum pie
- Vegan and gluten-free options on request
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3. CaCao Mexicatessen
$ | |Opened by local Christie Lujan in 2009, CaCao Mexicatessen was one of the first places in town to showcase the creative potential of the street-style taco, offering options such as sea urchin and pork crackling as fillings. With handmade tortillas and a serious commitment to the flavors of Mexico, CaCao has embedded itself as one of the go-to places for Mexican food in Northeast L.A.
1576 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90041, USA323-478--2791Known For
- Duck carnitas taco
- Korean short rib tacos
- Modern Mexican cuisine
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
4. Cafe Birdie
$$ | |This spacious 1920s-style spot along a quickly revitalizing stretch of Figueroa has established itself as a neighborhood bistro frequented by Highland Park residents, as well as folks from all over Los Angeles. The eclectic menu skillfully blends elements of European, North African, Southern, and Asian cuisines, tying them together with a fresh California flair and a gorgeously lush interior inspired by a fictional meeting-of-two-souls narrative. Nestle into cozy and luxurious booths for memorable Filipino dishes and cocktails.
5631 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, California, 90042, USA323-739–6928Known For
- Moroccan-spiced fried chicken
- Seasonal cocktails
- Modern and luxurious yet lush and airy
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5. Cindy’s
$ | |The husband-and-wife team that took over Cindy’s never set out to create a trendy space for hipsters looking for their next artisanal fix; they just wanted to make great, accessible food. That’s exactly what they've done, and by doing so they've established a neighborhood restaurant with reasonable prices and back-to-basics food that just so happens to look retro cool. Another reason to love Cindy's: they make almost everything in-house, including the smoked and cured meats.
1500 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90041, USA323-257--7375Known For
- Brisket hash
- Barbecue cheeseburger with "cowboy candy"
- Retro diner–style space
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6. El Huarache Azteca
$ | |While you definitely should try the flat shoe-shaped dish El Huarache Azteca is named after—think somewhere between a flatbread and a tostada—you cannot go wrong with any of the other options at this family restaurant that’s been a fixture in the area for the last couple of decades. Just be aware there’s often a wait for the food to come out.
5225 York Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90042, USA323-478–9572Known For
- No-frills Mexican dishes
- Agua fresca
- Super huarache
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7. Goldburger
$ | |Smashburger spots in L.A. are a dime a dozen, but only a handful---like Goldburger---stand out. Tucked in a tiny spot on buzzing York Boulevard, this joint makes some of the juiciest, tastiest smashburgers in town, thanks in large part to the grass-fed beef and house-made sauces. The titular Goldburger is the one to try, of course, but you also can't go wrong with the other burger specials. Pair one with curly fries, and chase it all down with the craft sodas on offer.
5623 York Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90042, USA323-274--4303Known For
- Counter seating
- Craft sodas
- Smashburger
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8. Joy
$ | |Bringing Taiwanese food made with California ingredients to a formerly Central American--dominated neighborhood may have been a reach, but Joy makes it work by keeping close ties with the community, preserving its building's history, and naturally, making delicious affordable food. Pine & Crane's sister restaurant is more accessible, spice-wise, but the simple-to-make dishes on its small menu are still comforting, wholesome, and familiar to those who grew up eating some versions of them. Expect modest lines during the weekends, but the food rolls out quickly so wait times aren't too long.
5100 York Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90042, USA323-999--07642Known For
- Dan dan noodles
- Mince pork and rice
- Fast service
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9. Kitchen Mouse
$ | |Born out of the owner’s need for more kitchen space for her growing production catering business, Kitchen Mouse has blossomed into a wildly popular neighborhood restaurant with a cozy rustic-meets-modern look and an inspired, mostly organic vegan--vegetarian menu. The food is bright with vibrant flavors.
5902 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, California, 90042, USA323-259--9555Known For
- Morning Glory Bowl
- Oat corn and buckwheat pancakes
- Excellent breakfast and brunch
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10. Polka Polish Cuisine
$ | |Polka Polish Cuisine, like most restaurants in L.A., went through a makeover during the lockdown, and now boasts a more modern interior and an airy patio that offers outdoor seating. But the food here---traditional Polish fare like pierogi, schnitzel, and stuffed cabbage rolls---is just as delicious and comforting as ever. Note that as it is comfort food, it tends to be on the heavier side, especially since most entrées come with a soup, salad, and hot vegetables. You may want to resurrect those pandemic stretchy pants to allow for paczki to top your meal off.
4112 Verdugo Rd., Los Angeles, California, 90065, USA323-255–7887Known For
- Hearty Polish comfort food
- Traditional pierogi and kielbasa
- Mom-and-pop ambience
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11. Town Pizza
$$ | |The red building situated on the corner of York and North Avenue 51 houses a pizzeria that's as quirky and hip as the neighborhood it inhabits. Pizza purists, however, may cringe at some of the toppings, which include dried figs, corn, and mole. Vegans and vegetarians, on the other hand, will appreciate them.
5101 York Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90042, USA323-344--8696Known For
- Vegan topping options
- Creative pizzas like The Pig & The Fig (prosciutto and fig)
- Trendy atmosphere
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