Café Brasil is located on Washington Boulevard between McLaughlin and Inglewood. It can be found on the south side of the street, next to the Villa Brasil Motel, with which it is affiliated. The restaurant and motel share a parking lot. The restaurant offers late breakfast, hot sandwiches, pastas, grilled seafood and salads. Vegetarian and dairy-free options are available. It also has an executive lunch.
A family-owned company, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, features a large selection of specialty coffee drinks, and organic, whole leaf teas (for sale by the can, as well as pre-made), as well as baked goods. The bright and warm atmosphere is inviting, whether you're grabbing a quick cup on the go or enjoying it leisurely along with the free Wi-Fi. Naked brand drinks, sandwiches and sweets are also available.
Cafe De Leche opened just two years ago. Owner Matt Schodorf and wife Ana started this Latin-style cafe on the increasingly hip five-block stretch of York Avenue. Today it has already become a favorite spot for Highland Park residents, many of whom call it "the first true coffee house" in the area. Inside you'll find plenty of tables, chairs and couches for studying, writing, reading or just hanging with your friends. It even has a children's area with toys and games. It serves Stumptown Coffee, one of the most popular up-and-coming roasting company in the U.S. Try its pastries or small lunch dishes and wash it all down with its famous Horchata-and-espresso drink.
Joseph's Cafe has been a restaurant and nightclub spot in Hollywood since the early eighties. Its menu offers moussaka, Athenian chicken pasta and Achiote swordfish. It has a happy hour from 3pm - 7pm, Monday through Friday. Its nightclub features a dance floor and occasional guest DJs and performers. The nightclub and restaurant are Greek and Moroccan themed, with colorful murals and several statues. It us available for corporate and private events.
Indochine Vien is in Atwater Village. The restaurant specializes in authentic Vietnamese cuisine, with dishes ranging from Chicken Cha Gio, Pho Tai and Bun with Pork to Vegetarian Rice Plate and the Traditional Bahn Mi Sandwich.
Elf Cafe is a hidden gem located in historic Echo Park. Not many people have been to this place because it's only open a few hours a night for dinner, 5 nights a week — still, Elf has acquired a reputation throughout LA for its healthy Mediterranean cuisine. If you're a vegan or vegetarian and appreciate creative and fresh cooking, this place is ideal. Start your meal off with Vegan Fondue, a walnut romesco dip served with fresh veggies. If you're not too hungry, the Greek Village Salad comes with sheep feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and kalamata olives.
Stories Books & Cafe is a local, used bookstore with a coffee/sandwich shop in the back. With plenty of indoor and covered outdoor seating, you can choose to enjoy the fresh air and sun while you savor an iced coffee and a sandwich, or you can stay inside and peruse the huge and varied selection of books.
Stories has a great selection of classics, cult hits and coffee-table tomes. You'll find a section solely dedicated to Los Angeles and Southern California, so if you want to sharpen your LA historical knowledge or grab a lesser-known novel by an Angeleno, this is the place.
The store offers free wireless Internet access to patrons.
Cafe 50's is a restaurant that serves traditional American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 1950s-themed setting features photography and iconic representations from the era. Cafe 50's provides catering services, and the facility is available for fundraising events.
