Mari's Guidebook
Food scene
BREAKFAST and LUNCH: This is and really great place to eat breakfast. It's family owned and survived staying in business after Covid! Good food, not too pricey and close to my Airbnb! On Ventura Blvd where there are many other restaurants. 3 minutes drive from the guesthouse.
9 locals recommend
Jumpin Java
11919 Ventura BlvdBREAKFAST and LUNCH: This is and really great place to eat breakfast. It's family owned and survived staying in business after Covid! Good food, not too pricey and close to my Airbnb! On Ventura Blvd where there are many other restaurants. 3 minutes drive from the guesthouse.
BREAKFAST and LUNCH: This is my favorite breakfast spot!!! I love to order the "Otis" for breakfast but if you don't like tuna it's not for you. They have other good food items on the menu. It might be a wait to be seated probably because the handsome owner Angelo Pagan is the husband of famous actress Leah Remini' of hit television show "King of Queens" and this restaurant has been featured on there real show. Two thumbs up!
26 locals recommend
Vivian's Millennium Cafe
10968 Ventura BlvdBREAKFAST and LUNCH: This is my favorite breakfast spot!!! I love to order the "Otis" for breakfast but if you don't like tuna it's not for you. They have other good food items on the menu. It might be a wait to be seated probably because the handsome owner Angelo Pagan is the husband of famous actress Leah Remini' of hit television show "King of Queens" and this restaurant has been featured on there real show. Two thumbs up!
BREAKFAST and LUNCH: This restaurant is one of the newer spots in the neighborhood. My favorite to order "Chicken and waffles". It might be a wait but they give you a pager to let you know when its almost your time...that way you can walk the neighborhood a little bit. :-) It's 5 minutes by car from the guesthouse.
10 locals recommend
& Waffles
4141 Lankershim BlvdBREAKFAST and LUNCH: This restaurant is one of the newer spots in the neighborhood. My favorite to order "Chicken and waffles". It might be a wait but they give you a pager to let you know when its almost your time...that way you can walk the neighborhood a little bit. :-) It's 5 minutes by car from the guesthouse.
OPEN BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: I'm only adding this place for people without a car and just need a place close by. It's about a 20 minute walk. Not my favorite but I have friends that eat there ...it's a cute spot.
13 locals recommend
Jinky's Studio Cafe
4000 Colfax AveOPEN BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: I'm only adding this place for people without a car and just need a place close by. It's about a 20 minute walk. Not my favorite but I have friends that eat there ...it's a cute spot.
And of course I have to mention Aroma Cafe. It is so popular! This place is even closer. It's only about a 10 minute walk from the guesthouse. The atmosphere is awesome cute little local shops to buy gifts. To me there food is limited but hey who am I they stay busy and you may love this place!!!
223 locals recommend
Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveAnd of course I have to mention Aroma Cafe. It is so popular! This place is even closer. It's only about a 10 minute walk from the guesthouse. The atmosphere is awesome cute little local shops to buy gifts. To me there food is limited but hey who am I they stay busy and you may love this place!!!
LUNCH or DINNER: This place is close by 2 minutes by car 9 minute walk. Good food and I recommend if you like Thai and don't want to go far.
The Dish Thai Fusion Cuisine
11717 Moorpark StLUNCH or DINNER: This place is close by 2 minutes by car 9 minute walk. Good food and I recommend if you like Thai and don't want to go far.
LUNCH and DINNER: I think they are open from 12-6pm So if you want some BBQ here's a place to go close by 2 min drive and 9 minutes walk.
Uncle Andre's BBQ
11715 Moorpark StLUNCH and DINNER: I think they are open from 12-6pm So if you want some BBQ here's a place to go close by 2 min drive and 9 minutes walk.
LUNCH: I enjoy going here for a simple lunch. Nice people and good falafels. It's really close and if your group don't want to eat there they can go to the Subway right next to it in the little strip mall. :-)
6 locals recommend
Amir's Falafel Los Angeles - Est 1982
11711 Ventura BlvdLUNCH: I enjoy going here for a simple lunch. Nice people and good falafels. It's really close and if your group don't want to eat there they can go to the Subway right next to it in the little strip mall. :-)
LUNCH, DINNER & BAR: Great place to go to meet people and maybe watch a game. Cool gastropub with burgers and food like that. Opens at 12pm. 5 minute drive.
125 locals recommend
Laurel Tavern
11938 Ventura BlvdLUNCH, DINNER & BAR: Great place to go to meet people and maybe watch a game. Cool gastropub with burgers and food like that. Opens at 12pm. 5 minute drive.
BRUNCH & LUNCH: Very cute spot with nice atmosphere. It's inside "The Garland Hotel" You can park at hotel and it's not expensive when you are eating at the restaurant but if you want free like me just park on the street and walk over. It's a pretty safe neighborhood. ;-). 5 minutes by car.
29 locals recommend
The Front Yard
4222 Vineland AveBRUNCH & LUNCH: Very cute spot with nice atmosphere. It's inside "The Garland Hotel" You can park at hotel and it's not expensive when you are eating at the restaurant but if you want free like me just park on the street and walk over. It's a pretty safe neighborhood. ;-). 5 minutes by car.
LUNCH and DINNER Close spot 5 minutes drive. Sandwich/salads/vegetarian/vegan shop. Food for all spot.
151 locals recommend
Mendocino Farms
175 S Fairfax AveLUNCH and DINNER Close spot 5 minutes drive. Sandwich/salads/vegetarian/vegan shop. Food for all spot.
LUNCH and DINNER: Really good food and atmosphere. American restaurant . You can order through UberEats for delivery or take a 6 minute drive to eat inside.
134 locals recommend
GRANVILLE
12345 Ventura BlvdLUNCH and DINNER: Really good food and atmosphere. American restaurant . You can order through UberEats for delivery or take a 6 minute drive to eat inside.
LUNCH and DINNER: I don't know too much about this place but it looks good and open late.
90 locals recommend
Black Market Liquor Bar
11915 Ventura BlvdLUNCH and DINNER: I don't know too much about this place but it looks good and open late.
I really recommend this restaurant. It's low key ...kind of hidden and very tasty food. Nice atmosphere, good outdoor seating. The buffalo cauliflower and crispy brussel sprouts were amazing!!! The food is affordable. Don't be in a rush, it may not be the fastest service but it's good. Two thumbs up!
11 locals recommend
The Six Restaurant
12650 Ventura BoulevardI really recommend this restaurant. It's low key ...kind of hidden and very tasty food. Nice atmosphere, good outdoor seating. The buffalo cauliflower and crispy brussel sprouts were amazing!!! The food is affordable. Don't be in a rush, it may not be the fastest service but it's good. Two thumbs up!
LUNCH and DINNER: This place is a little farther away for the guesthouse but if you want a Mexican food hideaway...this is it! Very dark inside...if you go for lunch and come out you will feel surprised it's still daylight out. The drinks and food are good if you're in the mood for Mexican food. 8-10 minute drive.
73 locals recommend
Casa Vega
13301 Ventura BlvdLUNCH and DINNER: This place is a little farther away for the guesthouse but if you want a Mexican food hideaway...this is it! Very dark inside...if you go for lunch and come out you will feel surprised it's still daylight out. The drinks and food are good if you're in the mood for Mexican food. 8-10 minute drive.
LUNCH and DINNER: I have been going to this cozy spot for years. Very good Argentinean and American food. The bread and the olives & oil that comes with it is so yummy! Not that expensive and 4 minute drive.
98 locals recommend
Lala's Argentine Grill
7229 Melrose AveLUNCH and DINNER: I have been going to this cozy spot for years. Very good Argentinean and American food. The bread and the olives & oil that comes with it is so yummy! Not that expensive and 4 minute drive.
LUNCH and DINNER: I'm not a Japanese noodle lover but every time I pass this place to go to Marshalls it is packed. So it must be good if you like ramen noodles.
85 locals recommend
JINYA Ramen Bar
11239 Ventura BlvdLUNCH and DINNER: I'm not a Japanese noodle lover but every time I pass this place to go to Marshalls it is packed. So it must be good if you like ramen noodles.