1. Gjelina
9.2
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 620 tips and reviews
Celebrity HotSpots: One of the coolest places on the westside! Lindsay Lohan & lots of celebs have been spotted at this low-key, hip hangout.The patio seating is magical and the squash blossom pizza can't be beat!
Telegraph Manager: 6pm: Stroll back to Abbot Kinney Boulevard and join the beautiful bohemians on the outdoor patio at trendy Gjelina, which offers a Mediterranean-meets-Californian menu. Mains from around $25/£16.
David Ban: Great spot for lunch on a trendy stretch of Abbot Kinney. Sit outside if you can, and try a few of the small plates/pizzas.
2. Gjusta
9.2
320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA
Café · Venice · 266 tips and reviews
Adrian Phillips: This place is so trendy. Don't be put off by the tech-bros & Venice yuppies as the food, pastries & beverages are phenomenal & worth the price. Try the brisket sandwich or bahn mi. Rich & tasty.
Daniel: World-class industrial chic experience. Witnesses the mixing of ingredients. Wait in a chaotic line. Be confused and finally amazed by the flavors
Daniel: World-class industrial chic experience. Witnesses the mixing of ingredients. Wait in a chaotic line. Be finally amazed by the flavors
3. Deus Ex Machina
9.1
1001 Venice Blvd (at Lincoln Blvd), Venice, CA
Café · 70 tips and reviews
PHRESHAIR: Impeccable taste, ultra hip spot. Great coffee.
Colin Adams: As my friends would say, it's "tres hip." Great place to grab coffee or a quick meal, shop a little while you wait for your drink, and then get some work done on your laptop.
Taylor Burr: Custom surfboards, motorcycles, handsome espresso, retail, you name it. This place is awesome with a nice atmosphere.
4. Wallflower
8.8
609 Rose Ave (6th), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · North of Rose · 12 tips and reviews
Savoteur: Warehouse windows and high ceilings surround the dimly lit bar area of wallflower, offering a chic, industrial vibe perfect for sipping on creative, Southeast Asian-inspired cocktails. Read more.
Bianca: Crab rendang dip and the Japanese curry, amazing!!
Spencer Schoeben: Love the ambiance and the drinks. But the food was actually what really blew me away. The Japanese Curry is the best curry I've ever had.
5. Scopa Italian Roots
9.1
2905 Washington Blvd (at Abbot Kinney Blvd), Marina del Rey, CA
Italian Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews
Phillip Sheppard TheSpecialist: If you are looking for a cool hip relevant social spot with excellent food, look no further. I feel like I am part of the festive party even when I go alone.
Chenyu: Try the fried cauliflower, calamari , raw Brussels sprouts salad
Numwan Wannie: Good food!!! Ricotta is delicious
Gonzalo Fiorina: Great for a Sunday brunch or a quick bite. Really trendy and nice. The avocado toast is amazing.
Nicole J: Pizza, olives, drinks, cauliflower dish. Cool place great spot for dinner
Zach Hamed: Even better than the one in NYC—get the egg sandwich, Caesar salad with egg, waterflower juice, and matcha latte. Sit at the bar and people watch, plus there's bike parking outside!
Telegraph Manager: 2pm: Hit the beach, an hour’s Metro bus ride from Downtown to Abbott Kinney Boulevard, at the heart of Venice’s artistic, offbeat and chic scene. Refuel at Intelligentsia Coffee.
Björn Sch: Best coffee on Abott Kinney, bit too busy, bit too hip
Tim Bush: Cool coffee spot in Venice. Great wifi and treats.
Sudsamous Smythe: Tons of taps, & a special set of taps for Propagator beers brewed onsite at Venice
Amir Baharlou: The carnitas pork belly was quite yummy, especially paired with an awesome flight of firestone's finest.
Zachary Pennington: The pizza! Any pizza, and of course, beer. This place is long overdue, but much appreciated.
Lauren Lloyd: It must be my first time here in your restaurant, and I should be honest that the foods and the beverages were OK. The place and the surroundings were also clean, beautiful views, and stylish.
Łukasz Korecki: This is a semi hidden gem in Venice. Tacos are excellent
Wondering Feet: Healthy locally sourced contemporary Mexican food! Delicious, love the quinoa & black beans bowl.
cft: coffee, hot chocolate, staff, great experience. An island of quality
Zach: One of the only places to actually serve four barrel coffee. You need to get a drink here.
Caroline G: Let Nicely make you anything. It will be stellar and come with the most magical latte art you've ever seen.
14. Lemonade
8.5
1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at W Venice Blvd), Venice, CA
Restaurant · 170 tips and reviews
Eric Hinman: Healthy fast food in a hip space. Great lunch spot with a ton of options. Amazing + flavorful veggie concoctions. Squash, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and salmon-stuffed Avocado all amazing.
Nina J: watermelon & guava / blueberry mint lemonades are to die for
danielle uhlarik: Ginger peach is peachy