Leah’s guidebook
Casual Dining Recommendations
Here is a list of casual restaurants and cafes within walking distance.
Hip coffee place walking distance from the apartment. Great coffee, wifi, and seating.
168 locals recommend
Melrose Place
Melrose PlaceHip coffee place walking distance from the apartment. Great coffee, wifi, and seating.
A Los Angeles institution. It gets crowded on weekend mornings. Healthy food and outdoor seating in a casual environment.
343 locals recommend
Urth Caffe Melrose
8565 Melrose AveA Los Angeles institution. It gets crowded on weekend mornings. Healthy food and outdoor seating in a casual environment.
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdCasual and healthy. A great choice for lunch or dinner!
Shake Shack
8520 Santa Monica BlvdGo here for one of Shake Shack's famous burgers or their cheesy tots
This is one of my favorites for brunch. Its casual and not too trendy. They do healthy versions of all of the breakfast classics-- like pancakes and french toast. They also have decent lunch and dinner options.
132 locals recommend
Hugo's Restaurant
8401 Santa Monica BlvdThis is one of my favorites for brunch. Its casual and not too trendy. They do healthy versions of all of the breakfast classics-- like pancakes and french toast. They also have decent lunch and dinner options.
Groceries
Here are some places nearby to get groceries.
This place is on the corner of Kings Road and Santa Monica Blvd. It is very close to the apartment but prices are a little higher than other stores.
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveThis place is on the corner of Kings Road and Santa Monica Blvd. It is very close to the apartment but prices are a little higher than other stores.
This Farmer's Market is every Sunday morning in Melrose Place. Get fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, flowers, and eggs. You will also be able to find food stands.
42 locals recommend
Melrose Place Farmers Market
8400 Melrose AveThis Farmer's Market is every Sunday morning in Melrose Place. Get fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, flowers, and eggs. You will also be able to find food stands.
Trader Joe's is a great grocery store and a California obsession. The prices are cheaper that most other stores but they don't carry any name brands-- just their own house brands.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdTrader Joe's is a great grocery store and a California obsession. The prices are cheaper that most other stores but they don't carry any name brands-- just their own house brands.