1. Kibitz Room
7.9
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.
5. Black Dog Coffee
7.0
5657 Wilshire Blvd (btwn Masselin & Hauser Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Mid-City West · 44 tips and reviews
Black Dog Coffee: New Sandwich! MARGAUX’S CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD: Chunky chicken breast, curry dressing, carrots, almonds, tomatoes on grilled rustic bread.
David Zulaica: Treat yourself to their Café Cubano—latte made with condensed milk.
Paul: If you see Silly, he's the one with the High Quality Bowl, congratulate him as Black Dog Coffee is one of the few places 'he actually frequents' according to 4SQ records LOL
6. Mel & Rose
8.3
8344 Melrose Ave (Kings rd.), Los Angeles, CA
Gourmet Store · Mid-City West · 18 tips and reviews
Thomas Colton: Great quality neighborhood liquor store. Awesome selection of international candy and snacks that are usually very hard to come by
Michael Saul: They have great Euro candy!
Carlo Alarva: If you're undecided on a wine. They will suggest one and everytime they do, i go back and get another. What a great staff they have, too
7. The Village Idiot
7.8
7383 Melrose Ave (at Martel Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Mid-City West · 131 tips and reviews
Flo: Nice atmosphere and kind waiters. Food is great - beer choices are awesome!
Dina Sakr: I could spend all day at this place - great location and great food.
AskMen: Locals flock here to share a few pints with their mates & dine on classic pub fare, from fish’n’chips to mussels. The nights are packed, making for a lively atmosphere. So grab a barstool & have fun. Read more.
9. Doughboys Cafe & Bakery
8136 W 3rd St (btw Kilkea & La Jolla), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · Mid-City West · 92 tips and reviews
Josh Karp: If it's your first time here, you have to order the Afterschool Special. It's their signature meal - monster grilled cheese sandwich with a hot bowl of sweet tomato soup. Amazing. The pulled pork sand
Juston Payne: Sandwiches, soups, and breads are fantastic. Be warned: they're also huge.
Anthony Lagasca: One of my favorite joints in L.A. Breakfast served all day.
10. Swingers
8.3
8020 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Diner · Mid-City West · 188 tips and reviews
Lauren Delfino: I love this place. Super chill, cool vibe inside with great music. Reasonably priced and quirky diverse menu. Can't go wrong! Ps-- free Parking lot across the street.
Nicole Cifani: wifi password: 323-653-5858
Casey: There's now a parking lot for Swingers directly across the street on the south side of Beverly. No more driving around looking for a meter!
11. Plancha Tacos
8.1
8250 W 3rd St (Sweetzer), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 59 tips and reviews
Greta Anderson: Beef and Chicken Olvera Street Taquitos are Meaty & Crispy and the tomatillo/avocado sauce is delicious! Fresh Salsa and light crisp tortilla chips. Friendly Fast service.
Kelly Bone: Surprisingly good vegetarian friendly bean and cheese burrito! The refried black beans thick and fatty, globs of mechanically shredded cheese and a chewy tortilla.
Melissa Hoffman: The Jimmy Burrito & Jimmy Tacos are the best!!!
13. Milk
7290 Beverly Blvd (at Poinsettia Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Dessert Shop · Mid-City West · 248 tips and reviews
Danny Vigil: Try the ice cream macaron sandwich and dulce de leche latte. You have to wait in line like 30min or so. But its worth it! 🍧☕️
Food Network: When I'm in LA, I like to cool off at MILK with a Brownie Sundae. – Chef Anne Thornton, Dessert First
LA Weekly: Featured in LA Weekly's "30 Scoops in 30 Days" Read more.