LA eats

1. The Tasting Kitchen

8.3
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 180 tips and reviews

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2. Umami Burger

850 S LA Brea Ave (at 9th St.), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · 93 tips and reviews

MarvMarv: Try the delicious Umami Burger first before you try the other specialized burgers. All are great!

Kogi BBQ Truck is one of LA eats.

3. Kogi BBQ Truck

8.9
(Greater LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 219 tips and reviews

4. Vanilla Bake Shop

6.8
512 Wilshire Blvd (at 5th Ct), Santa Monica, CA
Cupcake Shop · 25 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: Many of Amy Berman's desserts, fittingly, feature vanilla. A whimsical touch: her icebox desserts are served in mason jars.

5. Sprinkles Beverly Hills Cupcakes

8.9
9635 South Santa Monica Boulevard (btwn Bedford & Camden Dr), Beverly Hills, CA
Cupcake Shop · 176 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: The original haute-cupcake bakery keeps things fresh with new flavors daily, but red velvet – Katie Holmes's go-to treat – is always for sale. Tip: Bring in your pup for a canine-friendly confection.

Animal is one of LA eats.

6. Animal

435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 233 tips and reviews

LogoTVLogoTV: “Best restaurant in LA. Period! Very knowledgeable staff will guide your entire meal. I love sitting at the bar, it becomes a communal event with all the other patrons.” – Korbin, Pretty Hurts

Manhattan Beach Post is one of LA eats.

7. Manhattan Beach Post

9.1
1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 148 tips and reviews

8. Manhattan Beach Post

9.1
1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 148 tips and reviews

Lynn M.Lynn Maeyama: Bacon cheddar buttermilk biscuits with maple butter!!

9. Nothing Bundt Cakes

9.0
1570Q Rosecrans Ave Ste Q, Manhattan Beach, CA
Bakery · Manhattan Village · 12 tips and reviews

Lydia A.Lydia Ammosova: Words cannot describe this deliciousness appropriately. I will try.... The BEST bundts EVER! Their frosting technique is something else! Bring one to your boss & you will probably get a promotion!

10. Hotcakes Bakes

4119 S Centinela Ave (at Washington Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Dessert Shop · Marina del Rey · 26 tips and reviews

Angie S.Angie Sit: The award-winning Tres Leches cupcake. Do it. Just for the frosting alone.

11. N'ice Cream

1410 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at California Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Venice · 46 tips and reviews

Jess B.Jess Barron: Salted Caramel flavor is THE BEST. Pumpkin Cinnamon is also quite good. Love this stuff so much!

12. Manhattan Beach Creamery

8.9
1120 Manhattan Ave (at Manhattan Beach Blvd), Manhattan Beach, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 66 tips and reviews

Buttercup D.Buttercup D: Great, creamy ice cream. Love dulce de leche and the bacon maple ice creams here!

Simplethings Sandwich & Pie Shop is one of LA eats.

13. Simplethings Sandwich & Pie Shop

8310 W 3rd St (at S Sweetzer Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mid-City West · 69 tips and reviews

SaraSara: Great place if you have a sweet tooth. They offer "cutie pies" which are tiny versions of the daily pies. Cutie pies are a great way to end your meal.

14. Gjelina

9.1
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 620 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Let's face it - this place is sexy. And the food remains stellar at brunch, lunch, and dinner. Get the fried egg sandwich or the pizza w/ guanciale and green olives or the insane butterscotch pudding. Read more.

15. A-Frame

12565 W Washington Blvd (at Boise Ave), Culver City, CA
New American Restaurant · Culver-West · 170 tips and reviews

Wade A.Wade Armstrong: The new Banana Bacon Cream Pie dessert is shank-your-mother-for-the-last-bite good

16. The Tasting Kitchen

8.3
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 180 tips and reviews

jennifer h.jennifer han: i'm a dessert monkey, and i suggest ordering the ricotta fritters. the deep fried batter, creamy ricotta, maple syrup, and squirt of lemon is a party for your tastebuds.

Frostbites is one of LA eats.

17. Frostbites

8.0
9111 Valley View St (at Lincoln Ave), Cypress, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 59 tips and reviews

G ..G .: If you have never had Italian Ice Cream + Frozen Custard. You are missing out! It's like Dairy Queen meets Icee. I recommend the Sorbet Cream Mango/Passion Fruit + Vanilla. Sweet, cool and smooth.

18. King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant

8.7
2808 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA
Bakery · 112 tips and reviews

Gig C.Gig Cogo: Bakery faves: guava, paradise & choc dobash cakes, pumpkin muffins, almond custard croissant. everything in bakery is great though! luv the fried rice w/ Teri chicken. Rolls r fresh & best @ table!

19. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

7.8
1815 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA
Burger Joint · North Redondo Beach · 39 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Craig: Garlic Parmesan Fries with Ranch and Honey Mustard Dipping sauce = AMAZING.

20. American Farmhouse Tavern

924 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA
American Restaurant · Eastside Manhattan Beach · 14 tips and reviews

Chris P.Chris Petrovic: Quality food - and healthy to boot. Try the turkey burger

21. Mochi

6.8
14310 Culver Dr Ste E (at Walnut Ave), Irvine, CA
Dessert Shop · 32 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Shaved Ice

22. Mochilato

1993 W Malvern Ave Ste A (at N Gilbert St), Fullerton, CA
Dessert Shop · 19 tips and reviews

JasJas: Try the creme brulee mochi. It is amazing.

23. Quenelle

2136 Huntington Dr, San Marino, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 2 tips and reviews

P. Chunyi H.P. Chunyi Hsu: So far, lychee and mango pineapple are my favorites. They have different flavors every week though, so I will come back and keep trying or die cryin'.