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L.A.'s Coziest Spots
Alcove Cafe & Bakery is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

1. Alcove Cafe & Bakery

8.8
1929 Hillhurst Ave (at Clarissa Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Los Feliz · 217 tips and reviews

Kostas P.Kostas Pelechrinis: Perfect spot for hanging out with friends or for a date. Great selection of food and beverages but the greatest part is its patio which gives a European feel. Definitely a place to put on your list!

Little Dom's is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

2. Little Dom's

8.8
2128 Hillhurst Ave (at Avocado St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Los Feliz · 176 tips and reviews

Derek J.Derek Jones: The cutest and most wonderful hole in the wall restaurant. Ask about daily specials and fixed-price menus!

Daikokuya is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

3. Daikokuya

8.2
327 E 1st St (btwn San Pedro St & Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 296 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: It's rare you won't find a line of people queuing outside of this tiny Little Tokyo spot. Their signature Daikokuya Ramen features a rich, creamy tonkotsu broth you'll wish you could drink from a can. Read more.

Pizzeria Mozza is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

4. Pizzeria Mozza

9.1
641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Hancock Park · 292 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Attorneys, ladies-who-lunch, and tourists all flock to the tiny rustic Pizzeria. No res? Arrive before the noon opening and pray for a seat at the bar. Read more.

Grub is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

5. Grub

911 Seward St (at Barton Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Comfort Food Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 111 tips and reviews

Alaina J.Alaina Jackson: The after school special is great, as is the french toast.

The Ivy is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

6. The Ivy

8.9
113 N Robertson Blvd (at Alden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 314 tips and reviews

Samantha B.Samantha Baldwin: From delicious Italian, to remarkable cookies and the best red velvet cake I've ever had, the Ivy is my favorite restaurant in Southern California. The ambiance is amazing and the staff is incredible!

Gracias Madre is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

7. Gracias Madre

9.0
8905 Melrose Ave (at N La Peer Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 168 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: When the evenings get chilly a blazing fireplace in the center of the patio warms things up, and pretty details such as shrines to the Virgin make it feel like more than just a garden Read more.

Nickel Diner is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

8. Nickel Diner

524 S Main St (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · Central City East · 180 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Serving up hearty comfort food, like beef stew and catfish with corn cakes, this downtown destination combines amazing flavors with a laid-back atmosphere sure to put any paranoid patron at ease. Read more.

Salt Air is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

9. Salt Air

1616 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

Jeff P.Jeff Petriello: Delightfully over-saturated flavors & an atmosphere like a laid-back ABC Kitchen in NY. The cheddar corn fritters are some of the tastiest things ever. You MUST leave room for the Monkey Bread dessert

République is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

10. République

9.3
624 S La Brea Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Hancock Park · 267 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Possibly the most pleasant place to have breakfast in LA, the glorious light in the mornings is hard to beat. Throw in pitch perfect pastries and favorites like croque madame and wild mushroom toast. Read more.

Gjelina is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

11. Gjelina

9.2
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 618 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "Having breakfast on the patio next to the fire pit is cozy. Get the Moroccan baked eggs​ with ​merguez sausage, chili, tomato sauce, cilantro​,​ and spiced yogurt."- Makani Gerardi Read more.

Eveleigh is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

12. Eveleigh

8.9
8752 W Sunset Blvd (at Sherbourne Dr), West Hollywood, CA
American Restaurant · 163 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Dodge the thick of Sunset on this flora-adorned, golden-lit back patio. For dinner, go for the wheat berry-and-lentil salad accompanied by lamb meatballs and the house specialty, a Singapore sling. Read more.

Wurstküche is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

13. Wurstküche

9.1
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 371 tips and reviews

Syndicate Media GroupSyndicate Media Group: LA [Eat] This place usually has a line out the door with good reason. We go with a seasonal ale and one of their perfectly made sausages. Love its industrial but cozy vibe.

The Village Bakery & Cafe is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

14. The Village Bakery & Cafe

9.1
3119 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Bakery · North Atwater · 79 tips and reviews

Brian C.Brian Chernick: Great scrambles and the jelly is always fresh. Unbelievable assortment of pastries. Great place to work and super friendly staff.

Blu Jam Café is one of L.A.'s Coziest Spots.

15. Blu Jam Café

8.7
7371 Melrose Ave (at N Martel Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Mid-City West · 332 tips and reviews

JoanJoan: Benedict was good, but the French toast was to die for. 👏👏👏👏