Guidebook for Glendale

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Guidebook for Glendale

Food Scene

You must try the world-famous potato balls and cheese rolls. Tip: Park in the parking lot in back. It's easier than parking on the busy street in front.
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
315 N Brand Blvd
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You must try the world-famous potato balls and cheese rolls. Tip: Park in the parking lot in back. It's easier than parking on the busy street in front.
Breakfast is big, although they serve cocktails and more at this throwback, family friendly spot. While the patio is inviting, get a seat inside near the fireplace so you can check out the retro decor and toast your own toast at the table.
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Foxy’s Restaurant
206 W Colorado St
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Breakfast is big, although they serve cocktails and more at this throwback, family friendly spot. While the patio is inviting, get a seat inside near the fireplace so you can check out the retro decor and toast your own toast at the table.
The iconic egg sandwich shop from downtown LA recently opened here. If you like runny eggs on top of perfect brioche buns served by good-natured hipsters, and you don't mind sometimes waiting in line, this is for you.
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Eggslut
252 S Brand Blvd
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The iconic egg sandwich shop from downtown LA recently opened here. If you like runny eggs on top of perfect brioche buns served by good-natured hipsters, and you don't mind sometimes waiting in line, this is for you.
Amazing roasted Brussel sprout appetizers, excellent salads, plain Mac n cheese for the wee ones, and a full bar. Dinner with the family? You're covered. Lunch with a friend? Got it. Big breakfast while catching up on work? That, too. Take home a loaf of their famous zucchini bread.
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Central Grille
801 N Central Ave
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Amazing roasted Brussel sprout appetizers, excellent salads, plain Mac n cheese for the wee ones, and a full bar. Dinner with the family? You're covered. Lunch with a friend? Got it. Big breakfast while catching up on work? That, too. Take home a loaf of their famous zucchini bread.
The best and freshest fish nearby. The sushi to-go is amazing and reasonably priced. They offer prepared foods and stock all kinds of quirky non-fish Japanese items like nori, noodles, and mochi ice cream.
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Fish King
722 N Glendale Ave
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The best and freshest fish nearby. The sushi to-go is amazing and reasonably priced. They offer prepared foods and stock all kinds of quirky non-fish Japanese items like nori, noodles, and mochi ice cream.
The bright yellow hut across from the high school doesn't look like much, but walk up to the window and order the beef cheek tacos with everything and a horchata and settle into one of the outdoor tables and prepare for a quick, cheap, and delicious lunch. The service is super friendly.
Taco Azteca Original Inc
143 S Verdugo Rd
The bright yellow hut across from the high school doesn't look like much, but walk up to the window and order the beef cheek tacos with everything and a horchata and settle into one of the outdoor tables and prepare for a quick, cheap, and delicious lunch. The service is super friendly.
If you need creamy, smooth, dense ice cream in unusual flavors from a small local shop decorated with Star Wars-themed robot bears, you've found it. They also serve ice cream sandwiches, Japanese-style.
Kiddos Creamery
818 N Pacific Ave
If you need creamy, smooth, dense ice cream in unusual flavors from a small local shop decorated with Star Wars-themed robot bears, you've found it. They also serve ice cream sandwiches, Japanese-style.
Fish tacos. Cool staff. Enough said.
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Brick & Flour Artisanal Mexican Grill
1015 N Pacific Ave
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Fish tacos. Cool staff. Enough said.
The inside space is tiny, but there's inviting room to sit outside in front and on the side with your laptop and watch the traffic go by. Get the latte and one of the shockingly good vegan peanut butter and jelly bars.
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Little Ripper Coffee
4155 Verdugo Rd
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The inside space is tiny, but there's inviting room to sit outside in front and on the side with your laptop and watch the traffic go by. Get the latte and one of the shockingly good vegan peanut butter and jelly bars.
It's a hip scene in an otherwise sleepy little one-block shopping district called Kenneth Village. Get your coffee and stroll around the block to pick up on the small-town vibe.
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Coffee Commissary
801 N Fairfax Ave
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It's a hip scene in an otherwise sleepy little one-block shopping district called Kenneth Village. Get your coffee and stroll around the block to pick up on the small-town vibe.
These two spots are connected by a common staff and a parking lot. They both offer amazing egg breakfasts and coffee, of course, with the Dinette being mainly outdoors for families and Basecamp more suited for coffee and working.
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Basecamp and High Horse Dinette
1221 W Riverside Dr
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These two spots are connected by a common staff and a parking lot. They both offer amazing egg breakfasts and coffee, of course, with the Dinette being mainly outdoors for families and Basecamp more suited for coffee and working.
It's small and French, so the coffee is terrific and the pastries divine. They also do dinner Thursday through Saturday nights, although I haven't tried it. They offer traditional French bistro fare without the snootiness.
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Café Montrose
3459 N Verdugo Rd
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It's small and French, so the coffee is terrific and the pastries divine. They also do dinner Thursday through Saturday nights, although I haven't tried it. They offer traditional French bistro fare without the snootiness.
Take out pizza here is fast and the crust is somewhere between deep dish and thin. They offer traditional American pies, but also whole wheat crust and special Georgian cheese and egg pies called Khachapuri, as well as the typical wings, salads, etc.
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Pizza Boy
1321 E Colorado St
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Take out pizza here is fast and the crust is somewhere between deep dish and thin. They offer traditional American pies, but also whole wheat crust and special Georgian cheese and egg pies called Khachapuri, as well as the typical wings, salads, etc.
There are dozens upon dozens of good places to try Armenian specialties in Glendale, but the kabobs here are perfectly cooked over fire and the garlicky dips (try the ikra) and sides and fresh flatbread (known as lavash) are exceptionally good here. Take out only.
Original Kabob Factory
1817 W Glenoaks Blvd
There are dozens upon dozens of good places to try Armenian specialties in Glendale, but the kabobs here are perfectly cooked over fire and the garlicky dips (try the ikra) and sides and fresh flatbread (known as lavash) are exceptionally good here. Take out only.

Drinks & Nightlife

While it's located in a warehouse-y part of town, it's an oasis of chill. The drinks are amazing, especially the gin cocktails, and they often have live music.
The San Fernando
5230 San Fernando Rd
While it's located in a warehouse-y part of town, it's an oasis of chill. The drinks are amazing, especially the gin cocktails, and they often have live music.
It's not quite a dive bar, but not ultra fancy. There's a great jukebox and strong drinks. This is the place to go after a show.
Latitude 34 Tavern
1114 N Pacific Ave
It's not quite a dive bar, but not ultra fancy. There's a great jukebox and strong drinks. This is the place to go after a show.

Sightseeing

There's a reason it's packed most clear nights. Getting a free shot at a powerful telescope draws the crowds of both locals and tourists. It didn't hurt that LaLa Land was filmed here. Griffith Observatory is also a great place to visit during the day, thanks to its iconic vistas. Can't take the crowds? Check out other parts of Griffith Park for hiking and walking trails.
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Osservatorio Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
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There's a reason it's packed most clear nights. Getting a free shot at a powerful telescope draws the crowds of both locals and tourists. It didn't hurt that LaLa Land was filmed here. Griffith Observatory is also a great place to visit during the day, thanks to its iconic vistas. Can't take the crowds? Check out other parts of Griffith Park for hiking and walking trails.

Parks & Nature

A well-laid out zoo with good walking opportunities nearby with an amazing playground for kids and frequent evening events. Raining? Try the Autry Museum next door for a taste of the Wild West and early modes of transportation, as well as Native American exhibits.
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LA Zoo station
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A well-laid out zoo with good walking opportunities nearby with an amazing playground for kids and frequent evening events. Raining? Try the Autry Museum next door for a taste of the Wild West and early modes of transportation, as well as Native American exhibits.
It's a great place for a picnic or a walk. It's well-maintained and mostly shady. There's also a killer skate park inside the park, so bring your board. Evening events like outdoor movies and food trucks are common on summer evenings.
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Verdugo Park
1621 Cañada Blvd
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It's a great place for a picnic or a walk. It's well-maintained and mostly shady. There's also a killer skate park inside the park, so bring your board. Evening events like outdoor movies and food trucks are common on summer evenings.

Entertainment & Activities

It's a world-class outdoor mall, complete with big box shops and small mom and pops, a movie theater, the library, and a variety of restaurants. Walk around the fountain in the center and grab a slice from Pie Hole or a drink at the little outdoor bar overlooking the green space.
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The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way
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It's a world-class outdoor mall, complete with big box shops and small mom and pops, a movie theater, the library, and a variety of restaurants. Walk around the fountain in the center and grab a slice from Pie Hole or a drink at the little outdoor bar overlooking the green space.