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The Best of This is My Downtown

The Best of This is My Downtown

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Created by DowntownLA.com • Updated On: October 7, 2013

Downtown LA is a vibrant and dynamic community. Browse these local favorites from those who, live, work, and play here – and share your favorites at www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com!

Pho 87 is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

1. Pho 87

9.0
1019 N Broadway (at Cottage Home St), Los Angeles, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Chinatown · 50 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "They say you can’t have all three, but this place is definitely, good, fast, and cheap." – Tatevik Simonian @ http://www.thisismydowntown.com/tatevik-simonian

The Falls is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

2. The Falls

7.5
626 S Spring St Ste A, Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · 47 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "You can find exactly what you’re looking for just within a few blocks – AND have the train take you home" – Check out Tatevik Simonian's bar crawl @ http://www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian

Spring St. Bar is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

3. Spring St. Bar

8.4
626 B S Spring St (btwn 6th & 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Pub · 56 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "You can find exactly what you’re looking for just within a few blocks – AND have the train take you home" – Check out Tatevik Simonian's bar crawl @ http://www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian

Mignon Wine & Cheese Bar is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

4. Mignon Wine & Cheese Bar

8.2
128 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Fashion District · 19 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "You can find exactly what you’re looking for just within a few blocks – AND have the train take you home" – Check out Tatevik Simonian's bar crawl @ http://www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian

Bäco Mercat is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

5. Bäco Mercat

408 S Main St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Los Angeles · 146 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "You can find exactly what you’re looking for just within a few blocks – AND have the train take you home" – Check out Tatevik Simonian's bar crawl @ http://www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian

The Gorbals is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

6. The Gorbals

216 W 5th St (at Spring St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "You can find exactly what you’re looking for just within a few blocks – AND have the train take you home" – Check out Tatevik Simonian's bar crawl @ http://www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian

Kimski Makes is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

7. Kimski Makes

369 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA
Clothing Store · Little Tokyo · 3 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "I like to add some edge to my work attire and Kimsky has great pieces and accessories to add that bit of interest" – Tatevik Simonian @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian

MoCA Store is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

8. MoCA Store

7.2
250 S Grand Ave (3rd Street), Los Angeles, CA
Gift Store · Bunker Hill · 5 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "An amazing selection of magazines I like to flip through" – Tatevik Simonian @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian

Colburn Café is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

9. Colburn Café

6.9
200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Café · Bunker Hill · 5 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "COOKIES" – Tatevik Simonian @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian

Angels Knoll is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

10. Angels Knoll

7.2
356 S Olive St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Financial District · 33 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "Great spot to just take a load off." – Tatevik Simonian @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian

Music Center Plaza is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

11. Music Center Plaza

9.0
135 N Grand Ave (btwn Temple & 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Plaza · 14 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "EVERYTHING for every budget and experience – dance, music, theater, events for families, free stuff" – Tatevik Simonian @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian

Grand Performances is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

12. Grand Performances

8.8
350 S Grand Ave (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · Financial District · 31 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "They also have noontime concerts in Cal Plaza – the perfect lunch break activity." – Tatevik Simonian @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian

Spring For Coffee is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

13. Spring For Coffee

8.0
548 S Spring St #106 (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · 64 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "Pop in and out for some sweet sweet coffee" – Tatevik Simonian @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian

The Edison is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

14. The Edison

7.7
108 W 2nd St Apt 101 (at Harlem Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Gallery Row · 184 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "Enjoy the experience of having a drink, the history of having a drink." – Andrew Meieran @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Andrew-Meieran

The Orpheum Theatre is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

15. The Orpheum Theatre

9.3
842 S Broadway (btwn 8th & 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · South Park · 30 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: Favorite place to be entertained – Andrew Meieran @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Andrew-Meieran

Los Angeles Conservancy Historic Downtown Walking Tour is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

16. Los Angeles Conservancy Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Pershing Square, Los Angeles, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Financial District · 2 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "Walking as far as possible and remembering to look up!" – Andrew Meieran @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Andrew-Meieran

Bottega Louie is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

17. Bottega Louie

9.0
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 782 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "Best all-around choice... The braised short ribs and burrata salad are just 2 of our fav menu items" – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

Wurstküche is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

18. Wurstküche

9.1
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 372 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "We like Wurstküche for a casual bite" – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

Exchange LA is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

19. Exchange LA

7.5
618 S Spring St (btwn 6th & 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Night Club · Gallery Row · 61 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "We like electronic music and dancing, so Exchange LA & Elevate have some of the best sound systems & great people-watching" – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

Elevate Lounge is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

20. Elevate Lounge

7.4
811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · Financial District · 24 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "We like electronic music and dancing, so Exchange LA & Elevate have some of the best sound systems & great people-watching" – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

Brigade is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

21. Brigade

903 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Boutique · South Park · 2 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "Need a trendy or fashion-forward ensemble for a night out?" – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

Nickel Diner is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

22. Nickel Diner

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

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "We are serious about dessert. We savor the selections at several bakeries including Bottega Louie, Nickel Diner, Babycakes, & Semi-Sweet." – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

BabyCakes NYC is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

23. BabyCakes NYC

130 E 6th St (btwn S Main & S Los Angeles), Los Angeles, CA
Cupcake Shop · Fashion District · 30 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "We are serious about dessert. We savor the selections at several bakeries including Bottega Louie, Nickel Diner, Babycakes, & Semi-Sweet." – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

Semi Sweet Bakery is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

24. Semi Sweet Bakery

105 E 6th St (btwn S Main & S Los Angeles), Los Angeles, CA
Bakery · Central City East · 36 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "We are serious about dessert. We savor the selections at several bakeries including Bottega Louie, Nickel Diner, Babycakes, & Semi-Sweet." – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

Vista Hermosa Park is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

25. Vista Hermosa Park

9.4
100 N Toluca St (1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Park · East LA · 19 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "When we have more time to relax, you can find us with our dog at the Vista Hermosa Natural Park in City West… It’s an awesome oasis in the city." – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

FIDM Museum & Gallery is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

26. FIDM Museum & Gallery

7.3
919 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South Park · 5 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "We love the unique exhibitions at the FIDM Museum Galleries." – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

Handsome Coffee Roasters is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

27. Handsome Coffee Roasters

582 Mateo St (at Willow St.), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Arts District · 57 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "A trip to the Arts District for a cup of Handsome Roasters on the weekend is a guilty pleasure." – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

TASTE Food Hall is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

28. TASTE Food Hall

8.6
735 S Figueroa St (btwn 7th & 8th St.), Los Angeles, CA
Food Court · Financial District · 5 tips and reviews
FIGat7th is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

29. FIGat7th

8.1
735 S Figueroa St (btwn 7th & 8th St.), Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Mall · Financial District · 36 tips and reviews
Rooftop Bar at The Standard is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

30. Rooftop Bar at The Standard

550 S Flower St (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Rooftop Bar · Financial District · 150 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "We also love the skyline views while cocktailing from the Standard and the Perch rooftops." – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

Perch is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

31. Perch

9.0
448 S Hill St (13th Floor), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 240 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "We also love the skyline views while cocktailing from the Standard and the Perch rooftops." – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene

Neihule Salon is one of The Best of This is My Downtown.

32. Neihule Salon

8.0
607 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA
Hair Salon · Financial District · 12 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: "We are both frequent guests... With our extra-busy schedules, they help ensure we look and feel our best." – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene