Benjamin & Blanca's Guidebook for Silver Lake and Surrounds
Food Scene
Cool Brunch and breakfast spot. Go early if you want to avoid a long line! sqirlla.com
307 locals recommend
Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveCool Brunch and breakfast spot. Go early if you want to avoid a long line! sqirlla.com
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdBest ramen in town! silverlakeramen.com
Blossom
4019 Sunset BlvdAsian-Vietnamese bistro. Yummy yummy yummy. blossomrestaurant.com
Flore Vegan
2943 Sunset BlvdVegan. Marvelous terrace. florevegan.com
Forage
2764 Sunset BlvdOne-of-a-kind. Ever changing farmer's market menu. foragela.com
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdAwesome Thai! nightmarketsong.com
Great local markets on Saturdays from 8am-1pm and Tuesdays 3-7pm. Food to eat, local produce and cool things to browse and buy.
187 locals recommend
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdGreat local markets on Saturdays from 8am-1pm and Tuesdays 3-7pm. Food to eat, local produce and cool things to browse and buy.
Our super local - classic Silver Lake coffee house and terrace. cafecitoorganico.com
153 locals recommend
Cafecito Organico
29169 Heathercliff RdOur super local - classic Silver Lake coffee house and terrace. cafecitoorganico.com
Fantastic new plant based brunch place near us! Only open until the afternoon.
jewel-la.com
17 locals recommend
Jewel
654 N Hoover StFantastic new plant based brunch place near us! Only open until the afternoon.
jewel-la.com
Melody
751 N Virgil AveFrench Riviera cuisine. Local with a fancy menu.
melodyla.com
Gail’s Rolls N’ Grill
557 N Hoover StKorean / Asian takeaway for a quick and easy bite to eat.
Naturewell Vegan Juice & Smoothies
3824 Sunset BlvdYummmm smoothies!
Drinks & Nightlife
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset BlvdLocal classic whiskey bar. Great interior!
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset BlvdHave a drink and a snack at this popular weekend hangout!
The Virgil
4519 Santa Monica BlvdLocal cool bar
Vinovore
616 N Hoover StWines and more if you desire to buy some drinks for home.
Shopping
Handbags and apparel. French sophistication meets LA cool! Chic, glamorous and timeless.
16 locals recommend
Clare V.
3339 Sunset BlvdHandbags and apparel. French sophistication meets LA cool! Chic, glamorous and timeless.
Everything you need for your beauty regime. Original skincare and everything body from Australia.
12 locals recommend
Aesop Silver Lake
3513 Sunset BlvdEverything you need for your beauty regime. Original skincare and everything body from Australia.
Twig & Twine
Cool/retro/vintage knickknacks and lifestyle items. Check it out when going to Sqirl.
There’s vintage clothing, rugs, assorted items from all over the world. Amazing store!
Hermitage Home Goods
604 N Hoover StThere’s vintage clothing, rugs, assorted items from all over the world. Amazing store!
Entertainment & Activities
A classic Hollywood movie theater, inside decor is worth the visit, vintage Egyptian style. The movies are cheap too!
417 locals recommend
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrA classic Hollywood movie theater, inside decor is worth the visit, vintage Egyptian style. The movies are cheap too!
ROAM
650 N Hoover StCoolest yoga place in Silver Lake and just around the corner!
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveLA Dodgers home stadium
Essentials
Wash House
625 Silver Lake BlvdWalking distance Laundromat toward Silver Lake Blvd
Walking distance, smaller Mexican style grocery store for basics and fruit/veg/meat selection. Cheap prices
Osi Food Market
601 N Virgil AveWalking distance, smaller Mexican style grocery store for basics and fruit/veg/meat selection. Cheap prices
Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdLarger supermarket with basically everything you need. Mid range prices
The essential Trader Joes. My favourite food shopping store! A great food shopping experience for out of town or overseas visitors. Quality food and mid range prices.
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveThe essential Trader Joes. My favourite food shopping store! A great food shopping experience for out of town or overseas visitors. Quality food and mid range prices.
The no frills version of the super thrills of Whole Foods. Expensive but top quality!
254 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale Blvd The no frills version of the super thrills of Whole Foods. Expensive but top quality!
Corner Shop
559 N Hoover StA cool convenience store for some snack, some basics and a selection of beer and wine
15 min walk to a cool grocery store for the essentials in the heart of Silver Lake. Mid range to expensive prices.
163 locals recommend
Yummy.com
5520 San Vicente Blvd15 min walk to a cool grocery store for the essentials in the heart of Silver Lake. Mid range to expensive prices.
Arts & Culture
Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood BlvdCool Frank Lloyd Wright building that is now a museum
Great for a read, some gentle music, and meditation sessions (check times)
24 locals recommend
Silver Lake Branch Library
2411 Glendale BlvdGreat for a read, some gentle music, and meditation sessions (check times)
It's a new LA must see! Brilliant museum of contemporary and modern art. Very close to us in DTLA. Free admission but can have awaiting line. Opens at 11am.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveIt's a new LA must see! Brilliant museum of contemporary and modern art. Very close to us in DTLA. Free admission but can have awaiting line. Opens at 11am.
An LA icon. Visit for the view and historic nature of the site. Great Hollywood sign photos from here too.
145 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory RoadAn LA icon. Visit for the view and historic nature of the site. Great Hollywood sign photos from here too.
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveFantastic museum of well... modern art!
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdExquisite art and garden from an old school LA millionaire.
Parks & Nature
Silver Lake Reservoir
Nice area to run. Green grass park close by.
Echo Park Lake
Fantastic photo ops of the lake and the city skyline.
Our local park with running track, outdoor gym equipment, basketball court, baseball field, children's playgrounds and sandpit.
19 locals recommend
Bellevue Recreation Center
826 Lucile AveOur local park with running track, outdoor gym equipment, basketball court, baseball field, children's playgrounds and sandpit.