1. The Oinkster
8.5
2005 Colorado Blvd (at Shearin Ave), Eagle Rock, CA
American Restaurant · 188 tips and reviews
LA Weekly: The child of Max chef André Guerrero, perfected fast-food. The old-school paradigm of pastrami, burgers & chicken reinvented w/ artisanal soda pop, Fosselman's-based ube milkshakes and Belgian fries! Read more.
LA Weekly: It is necessary to have an order of Belgian fries, fried twice to leave them light and hot, their fluffy potato essence encased in a stiff, perfectly golden capsule of crunch. Read more.
Czara J: The Oinkster Pastrami and Belgian Fries are to-die-for. Beer selection is pretty good too. Order the Ube Shake for your sweet tooth.
3. Wurstküche
9.1
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 371 tips and reviews
B Fan: Sausages made from all kinds of meat. Belgian fries are delish.
The Feast: Always a line, try to go off peak hours mid week and try exotic sausages like rattlesnake and rabbit with a side of Belgian fries and a craft beer.
Kathleen N.: Belgian Waffle Fries with White Truffle Oil Glaze and Sun Dried Tomato dipping sauce...zomg died and went to heaven!
David Sternlight: Excellent, deeply flavored Gelato. Many interesting flavors. Try Pistachio, Dulce de Leche, Belgian Chocolate.
Lou Lou: The gelato has delicious flavor and smooth and creamy texture. Does not disappoint.
April Bzz: Vegan and dog gelato alongside more traditional types. Yum!
5. Syrup Desserts
611 S Spring St (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Dessert Shop · Gallery Row · 103 tips and reviews
Joy: Amazing Georgia Peach Iced Tea. Best iced tea I've had in my life! Also loved their Belgian waffle. I've been to Brussels and had real Belgian waffle, and Syrup's is up to the standard.
Emily Malan: Must have the Belgian waffles with vanilla ice cream, strawberries and bananas. amaaazing!
Cindy Vong: The mint mojito and nutella belgian waffle with strawberries and bananas will make ur mouth water!
15. Kibitz Room
7.6
410 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar · Mid-City West · 18 tips and reviews
Los Angeles Times: Open from 10 a.m. every day, the Kibitz Room is a great place for a morning brew and a big bowl of matzo ball soup (ask for two spoons to make the meal romantic and cheap). Read more.
Where Los Angeles Magazine: 80-year-old Canter’s Deli, the Kibitz Room—the divey-est, strangest little club and bar in town. It has a history with rock ‘n’ roll royalty: The Doors & Frank Zappa kibbitzed and jammed here. Read more.
Hesh Meister: Tuesday night jams with the FOCKRs. You might even catch me sitting in on the Hammond organ from time to time.