Los Angeles · Los Angeles County, CA
Food & Drink in Los Angeles
Scout analyzed 159 Los Angeles places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.
Places analyzed
159
Matches
24
Typical spend
$75
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Best neighborhoods for food & drink
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Arts District
Verve Coffee Roasters
A Verve Coffee Roasters visit is good for a quick stop for coffee and a pastry, typically lasting 30 minutes and costing $5-$15 per person. It pairs well with starting a day of errands or exploring the Arts District.
Arts District
Urth Caffe
Urth Caffe is a bustling spot for a casual breakfast or lunch with friends or family, often involving a wait. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for coffee and a meal, with visits lasting about an hour.
Wilshire Center
Awesome Coffee Ktown
This is a good spot for a quick coffee break, whether solo or with one other person, and pairs well with nearby shopping or errands. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for coffee and a treat.
Los Feliz
Obet & Dels Coffee, Hollywood
This coffee shop is a good spot for a quick caffeine stop or a casual, relaxed break. Expect to spend 30 minutes and around $5-15 per person for coffee and a light snack.
Beverly Grove
Bohemia Cafe
Bohemia Cafe is good for a casual coffee, light meal, or a quick working session, fitting well as a morning or afternoon stop. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for about an hour-long visit.
Pico-Union
Coffee MCO
This is a good spot for a casual coffee, brunch, or an early afternoon beer. Expect to spend about an hour and $10-25 per person.
Beverly Grove
The Little Door
The Little Door is a romantic spot for dinner and drinks, suitable for a date or a special occasion. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $100-$250 per person on a meal.
Financial District
Bottega Louie
Bottega Louie is good for a bustling, upscale meal with friends or a date, and their pastry shop offers great grab-and-go treats. Expect to spend $30-75 per person for a 1.5-hour dining experience in a lively atmosphere.
Downtown Los Angeles
Redbird
Redbird is a stylish restaurant for an upscale dinner or cocktails, pairing well with a show or event downtown. Expect to spend 2 hours and $100-200 per person.
Arts District
Manuela
Manuela is a good choice for a relaxed yet upscale meal with cocktails, suitable for a date or group outing. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for an experience lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, potentially pairing with a visit to the nearby arts complex.
Historic Core
Maccheroni Republic
This Italian restaurant with handmade pasta is good for a casual but delicious meal, taking about 1-1.5 hours and costing around $30-60 per person. It pairs well with an exploration of Downtown LA or a show nearby.
Hancock Park
République
République is ideal for a special meal, be it brunch or dinner, offering modern French cuisine in a striking setting. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $75-$150 per person.
Wilshire Center
Alchemist Coffee Project at The Pearl
Alchemist Coffee Project is a good stop for a quick coffee and pastry, perfect for a solo break or a casual meet-up. Expect to spend about 30 minutes and $5-15 per person.
Hollywood Hills
Yamashiro Hollywood
Yamashiro is a scenic choice for an upscale dinner with a view, typically lasting 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $100-$250 per person on Japanese and Cal-Asian cuisine and drinks.
Historic South-Central
Holbox
Holbox is a casual spot for Yucatan-style seafood like ceviche and tacos, suitable for a quick meal or a relaxed lunch. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a visit lasting about an hour.
Melrose
Nobu Los Angeles
Nobu Los Angeles is an upscale restaurant suitable for special occasion dinners, offering Peruvian-accented Japanese fare. Expect to spend 2 hours and upwards of $100-$250 per person for food and drinks.
Fashion District
Maru Coffee
Maru Coffee is a good spot for a relaxed solo or small group outing, ideal for grabbing a coffee and lingering for an hour or so. Expect to spend $5-15 per person.
Financial District
Dalian's Café
Dalian's Café is a good stop for a quick coffee and pastry, ideal for a relaxed solo or small group outing. Expect to spend $8-20 per person for about 30 minutes, likely before or after exploring nearby downtown attractions.
Beverly Grove
Oste
Oste is a relaxed Italian spot suitable for a casual dinner or drinks with friends, typically taking 1.5 hours and costing around $20-50 per person. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating options.
Mid-City
Jurassic Magic Coffee
This coffee shop is a good spot for a quick caffeine fix or a casual solo stop. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and under $15 per person for coffee and a light snack.
Financial District
Settecento DTLA
Settecento DTLA is a reliable spot for a casual Italian meal, suitable for lunch or dinner. Plan for a 1-hour visit and expect to spend $20-45 per person on food.
Arts District
Girl & the Goat Los Angeles
This is a destination restaurant best for a celebratory dinner or special occasion. Expect a 1.5-hour meal with innovative dishes and cocktails, costing around $75-150 per person before tip.
Los Feliz
Maru Coffee
Maru Coffee is a good spot for a relaxed solo coffee break or a casual meet-up, pairing well with nearby shopping or a walk. Expect to spend $5-$10 per person for about 30 minutes.
Wilshire Center
Alchemist Coffee Project
This coffee shop is suitable for a quick solo stop for a drink and a pastry, or a casual meet-up, typically lasting 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 34 of the 159 analyzed Los Angeles places fit food & drink.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 3% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Social, Relaxed, Upscale, Quiet, Romantic, Scenic.
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