2. Cole's
8.3
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews
213: Free French fries w/ any dip order on your 1st check-in & on every 5th check-in. Mayor receives 1/2-price dips or grilled cheese, one per visit. Specials apply to regular pricing, not happy hour.
Amanda: Mac and cheese: order along with the tomato soup and mix them, so f-ing good!Happy hour: not listed on the menu, but you can order a half a grilled cheese and tomato soup for $5.
Jason Rosenberg: This is a french dip place, but it has a great grilled cheese. When you're done, walk past the unmarked door and you've discovered The Varnish.
3. The Melt
7.5
735 S Figueroa St Ste 116 (btw 7th & 8th), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Financial District · 11 tips and reviews
Mike Molino: Had the Mac Daddy grilled cheese with side Caesar (under $10). Very good. Definitely going back.
Lucas Zarlengo: Quick service and good food. While their Mac and cheese was dry and bland, the signature grilled cheese is amazing and worth the try. Would repeat.
Edgar Varela: Don't forget to add Free Bacon and Free Tomato to your Sandwich. Good Lunch Portions, friendly staff. Happy they use all Compostable and Natural Products. Good Addition to DTLA.
4. The Grayson
8.2
351 S Broadway (4th st.), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · 6 tips and reviews
Megan Allison: Flawless cocktails from skilled and friendly bartenders. Interior like a noir movie set. Gourmet grilled cheese. A good place to stay all night.
Doug de Wet: Aperitivo Hour 5-7pm 7 nights a week (a DTLA rarity) cocktails, beer and wine for $5. No food on special, but inexpensive bar snacks are available, like a tasty grilled cheese for $6.
Clarissa Cortland: Petanque! Rosé and lambrusco on tap! Meats and cheeses! 😍😍😍
6. Mendocino Farms
8.6
735 S Figueroa St (at W 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Financial District · 40 tips and reviews
Natalie Slaughter: Try the lamb sandwich off the spring menu while you can! Other favorites are the steak BLT with blue cheese crumbles and the ham & grilled cheese. I always sub the ham for bacon. Delicious!
Jeffrey Moreno: Pricey but well worth it for the fresh ingredients and delicious sandwich selection!
isa belle: Pork belly banh mi, curried couscous are my staples when visiting this place!
LauraMarie: Great atmosphere... I recommend the Hook's 2-yr grilled cheese and bresaola w/citrus and arugula salad; paired w/a dry white wine.
Anastasia Palmer Johnson: Amazing! Small plates, great wine, right price!
DowntownLA.com: "You can find exactly what you’re looking for just within a few blocks – AND have the train take you home" – Check out Tatevik Simonian's bar crawl @ http://www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian
8. California Market Center
8.0
110 E 9th St (btwn S Main & S Los Angeles St), Los Angeles, CA
Coworking Space · Fashion District · 13 tips and reviews
Hayley Umphrey: Love me some gruyere grilled cheese and a homemade chocolate chip cookie at the Fashion Bistro!
The Standard: LA (shop) Hit up Unique LA this weekend to find great holiday gifts perfect for everyone on your list.
Maybs M: Mainly for buyers, but many of them open up their doors for wholesale grabs on Sample Sale Fridays. Check the site for specific dates, and plan on bringing cold hard cash! (from Refinery29)
10. The Escondite
8.2
410 Boyd St (at San Pedro St), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central City East · 67 tips and reviews
Lacey White: I absolutely love the Fat Albert burger. They also have a great side salad, BBQ boneless wings and the grilled cheese comes with tomato soup. Live music every night. I love this place.
Adrian Phillips: Boneless buffalo wings, fried pickles, live music, plenty of tasty burgers and a good selection of liquor. Ask to try something interesting like the Old Grove Ballast Point Gin.
Rob Harol: Good lord, why didn't Yelp tell me that this bar has the best scenic view in El Ley? The staff is easy on the eyes and hard on the liver -- just the way I like it!
14. The Edison
7.6
108 W 2nd St Apt 101 (at Harlem Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Gallery Row · 185 tips and reviews
Christina Matthews: Gotta love a steampunk underground spot. Try the Mojitos and Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup combo. A little pricey, but very tasty
LINDA STRAWBERRY: I love the absinthe fountain/fairy. It is very cool decor. There are gigantic lightbulbs all over the place. We had our engagement celebration here. I also recommend Lucent Dossier.
LA Phil: Staff Tip! Lisa W (PR): Go to the Edison Thursday evenings for Burlesque night