El Tepeyac Cafe

812 N Evergreen Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Lisa S. writes: *****Disclaimer, although the following review is just that -- a review --  please be aware that it also contains a significant amount of hostile ranting and raving.  Reader's discretion is advised.  Thank you *****

Whoa Nelly!!!  I'm not the biggest…

Iliad Book Shop
Neighborhood: North Hollywood

5400 Cahuenga Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Sonny D. writes: I agree this place is a great gem in the often over priced L.A. market. For the actor best place to buy actors books because they are used and half price. The staff is very helpful and store just feels nice.

Topanga State Park

Topanga, CA 90290

JayChan H. writes: This is my back yard!  

There is something magical in early morning hikes through the canyons and along the hills. I finally broke down and bought a map (recommended) to see if there was any thing I missed over the last few years. As it turns out I…

Omni Los Angeles Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown

251 S Olive St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

RJ A. writes: Mmmmmm. Mmmmmmmmm. You want to know what happened in this room don't you? I'm not one to kiss and tell. But if this bed could talk, it would say:

                           y yy   yyy                    
                             yy   yy     oooo…

Laemmle Playhouse 7
Neighborhood: Pasadena

673 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101

Shauna D. writes: This is a really cool place to see indie films.  It's well-maintained and the restrooms are always clean.  

I do wish the screens were a little bigger but then again, it might lose that art house appeal.  

I love the giant posters of old films…

La Cachette Restaurant
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

10506 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Akiko T. writes: My favorite Frenchy in LA!  I've never left La Cachette disappointed. I recently came here with a small group of my buddies from H.S. ($1 Corkage on Sundays. Yes!  My winesnob friend went to town in his cellar and brought some amazing reds.) We had a…

Kaldi Coffee & Tea

3147 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039

Maral A. writes: Is there such a category as dive coffee house? There should be! 'cuz this is one!

It's lovely and quaint and kinda gritty. In a good way. Really, this is a true compliment. Plus it has wireless access! Yet another place to Yelp in public. I admit it,…

Big Mike's Philly Steaks & Subs
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

1314 Hermosa Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Joan S. writes: Don't lecture me about fat grams & calories!!  I hate you!!!  Leave me the hell alone!!

OK now I feel much better.
And now I know why this place has an almost 5 star average rating, and why there is a whole wall covered with framed shouts and awards…

House of Blues
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8430 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

John S. writes: As we made our way down Sunset Blvd, we encountered something special. An atmosphere of  anticipation, anxiety, and eagerness. The air was alive.
We pulled out our tickets, made small talk with the security guards as they waved their glowing magic…

Sasaya

11613 Santa Monica Blvd
West Los Angeles, CA 90025

Enjella L. writes: Man oh man.

Who knew this place existed?!
Not this westsider.
Thanks to a last minute impromptu dinner with friends - this place was suggested. And now, I can add this to the list of one of my favorite Japanese restaurants.

I'm all about lighting and…

Aroma Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

4360 Tujunga Ave
Studio City, CA 91604

Maral A. writes: ****100th review!!!****
Has anyone seen Dennis Leary's stand up, where he talks about wanting coffee-fucking-flavored coffee?
Yeah? Okay. good.

This is how I feel about my Iced-tea. I don't want it to taste like raspberries, passion-fruit,  wild…

Pampas Grill
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

6333 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90036

arnold g. writes: I love churrasco. It's probably the most brilliant meat concept ever devised. Thank you, Brazil!

The main deterrent to eating churrasco on a regular basis is price. If you go to the finer churrascarias in town, you'll pay over $30 at lunch and up to…

Brent's Delicatessen & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chatsworth

19565 Parthenia St
Northridge, CA 91324

erica c. writes: I dared to go into the Valley and brave the 100+ temps just to try this restaurant. Actually, I was kidnapped by a couple Valley Girls who swore this was the best deli in LA... and, they were right!  Ginormous portions and delicious food.  I always…

The Wine House
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

2311 Cotner Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Andrew K. writes: This place is wine lover's delight.  Cannot approach the great selection of wines and spirits at this place, not to mention the excellent prices.  They even offer wine tasting classes and host a lot of great food and wine dining events.  

It's…

Apple Store
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Diana H. writes: Lucille Marie H. (Lucy for short) was born at approximately 8:43 pm on Tuesday, June 12th, 2007.  A small macbook, Lucy weighed in at a mere 5.1 pounds, with a height of 1.08 inches, width of 12.78 inches, and depth of 8.92 inches.  Though tiny with…

California Chicken Cafe

6805 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Jill C. writes: i have sinned and i'm now going to hell.  whose great idea was it to give up chicken for lent anyway?!?  oh yea...it was mine...oops.  i wasn't thinking.  it's perfectly acceptable to interchange chicken with something else, right?  i mean, lent just…

The Hump
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

3221 Donald Douglas Loop South
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dan V. writes: The Hump is the Los Angeles branch of Japan's THE HUMP, an ultra-trendy elite sushi bar located in the recently revitalized Marounichi district of central Tokyo.

Whereas The Hump in Tokyo features incredible views of the Imperial Palace moat, visitors…

Cafe Tropical
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

2900 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Antonio A. writes: Oh what would I do without Cafe Tropical?

I almost live on their breakfast sandwiches and coffee every saturday and sunday morning, which has its downside.  Now I never have room for the guava cheese after the sandwich.  So I would suggest going in…

Open Sesame

5215 E 2nd St
Long Beach, CA 90803

Bora K. writes: Me being the greedy little monkey that I am, ordered the Open Sesame Combo Plate because I wanted to try everything (not to say everyone who orders this dish is a greedy little monkey but I'm just referring to myself....and yea...*clearing…

El Burrito Jr
Neighborhood: Torrance

21141 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503

Neil D. writes: Neil Diamond says you used to be able to get 2 bean and cheese burritos, chips & salsa, and a coke for $3.25, now its $4.75.

Neil Diamond thinks el burrito jr. should lower their prices and not put so much salt in the beans.

Body Builders Gym
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

2516 Hyperion Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Dan O. writes: Let me preface this review by stating that I am NOT a gym guy. On the list of places I would most rather NOT be, the gym ranks right up there with funeral, wedding, hot air balloon, and vegan restaurant.
    But, Body Builders Gym is actually not as…

R23
Neighborhood: Downtown

923 E. 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013

stephy s. writes: YO! Can I getta HOLY SH*T UP IN THIS B*TCH!!!!

Oh sorry, this place is too classy for that, but I'd be a liar if I said that wasn't what I was thinking as soon as we walked in here last night!

This place is AWESOME! I've been reading the reviews and…

Asia De Cuba
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8440 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Brendan R. writes: Food was great. Staff were super cool. Our party was so big but they took great care of us. Thanks to all.

Hammer Museum
Neighborhood: Westwood

10899 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Shauna D. writes: I love this museum.  They have some of the most interesting exhibits I've seen for a "large" museum versus a small art gallery where I tend to like the exhibitions more.

I got a chance to preview the John Lautner exhibit (now open) and Sun Xun…

El Floridita
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1253 N Vine St
Hollywood, CA 90038

Monica P. writes: "When women dance salsa seems like all I can do is look at their ass."

"Well, if you're not looking at the butt, they're doing something wrong."

I'm not Cuban, but after an evening at El Floridita I wish I was.

El Floridita is hidden in a strip mall…

Groundwork Coffee Co
Neighborhood: Downtown

811 Traction Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Brian B. writes: This story is 100% true, I swear. One time my girlfriend was in line for her morning fix at a local Starbucks, when out of nowhere a crazy homeless woman sidled up next to her and started sniffing. Before she could sort out what was going on the…

Providence
Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

5955 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Amy K. writes: Try having a 9 course meal at a fancy restaurant sitting next to a music rapper and a wannabe dancer from the hood. It goes something like this...

The menu:

1. Yellow fin tuna, blood orange, green onion.

"Sir, for the first course we have - - -

"DAMN,…

Laemmle Monica 4-Plex
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1332 2nd St
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Mike L. writes: When I was alot younger, Jackie Chan's Hong Kong movie was hard to come by unless you can get it from the local *ahem* Video Store of the Chinese variety type.

One of the movie came by was his movie "Cityhunter" where it based off from the popular…

Carousel Restaurant
Neighborhood: Glendale

304 N Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91203

Carrie N. writes: My 100th REVIEW- 100 reviews and 20 pounds heavier! Thank you Yelp!

Let me just start out saying got the most horrible stomach ache - not from the food but because Im getting old - THAT being said...

-SERVICE: excellent (the a/c could not compete with…

King King
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6555 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

fran d. writes: fran: have low self esteem. will party in hollywood.

i find it interesting that whenever i am having a bad week, i find myself capping said week with my dancing shoes in hollywood. there must be a correlation involving lack of judgment and said area.…

Cafe Bravo
Neighborhood: Glendale

1135 W Glenoaks Blvd
Glendale, CA 91202

Amy K. writes: I love this restaurant so much even though I've never stepped inside it! Does that tell you something about the food? Just thinking about it now, I want to make the trek to go eat there. Really!

The hummus is incredible. They use some sort of…

Hama Sushi
Neighborhood: Downtown

347 E 2nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Caroline Y. writes: It's a real sushi joint...none of that fusion confusion stuff...

The little Japanese sushi chefs are so cute. Everything's pretty fresh...the uni, yellowtail, unagi, ya know the usual. Offer the chefs a drink and they'll start talking to ya. They even…

Paisanos Pizza & Pasta
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

1132 Hermosa Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Calig M. writes: A great big thanks to Yelp for this one.

Three girls drunkenly debating who they'd rather shag from Harry Potter.  I opted for Ron Weasley if you care. I dig redheads.

Anyway...
Someone decides pizza is NEEDED.

Yours truly whips out the iPhone and…

Trader Joe's

12861 Towne Center Dr
Cerritos, CA 90703

Pete S. writes: Oh Trader Joe, oh Trader Joe, wherefore art thou Trader Joe?
I'm referring to your products like truffle oil that disappeared, oh you stinky ho,
I always come to your shop weekly, I fork out $40, I am SO loyal,
At least the last thing you can do is to…

Hollywood Toys & Costumes Inc
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6600 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Ray C. writes: Wow!  What a great costume shop!  Expansive, has everything from expensive costumes to more affordable kits (but not nearly as nice as the expensive ones!).

Every accessory imaginable is at this store; wigs, makeup, whatever, you can find it here!…

The Hat

5505 Rosemead Blvd
Temple City, CA 91780

Harvey P. writes: Note to self... Pastrami Dip OR Chili Cheese Fries. Not Both!

But they're both first rate, also the hamburgers, and this place is open until 1 AM.  Also they have Orange Bang, which would probably earn five star by itself.

Your cardiologist probably…

Mulberry Street Pizzeria No 2
Neighborhood: Encino

17040 Ventura Boulevard
Encino, CA 91316

Sarah A. writes: Huge pizzas, delicious fresh toppings, squishy paper thin slices....YAY! I got the eggplant, basil and mozzarella pizza and it was wonderful (and still hot when it arrived via delivery.)

Mostly I'm just happy to have found a place in the valley whose…

Back Home In Lahaina

519 East Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745

alvin m. writes: After trolling the streets of Carson California, and after shopping at the Seafood City Supermarket, I stumbled into this restaurant called Back Home in Lahaina. I found out they have authentic Hawaiian home cooking. Great Korean short ribs with rice…

Scout L.A.
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

7920 W. 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021

anna c. writes: scout la is one of the best boutiques on west 3rd street, with under 3 mintues from my apartment building this vintagey store that sell designer names never heard of