Sunset and Glendale boulevards are Echo Park's main commercial corridors, lined with independent restaurants, bars and shops.
Sunset and Glendale boulevards are Echo Park's main commercial corridors. Choose a restaurant, coffee bar or shop from the directory, compare street addresses, and allow for the neighborhood's steep hills between stops. Check hours before traveling; these are suggested stops, not a verified walking route.
Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.
A Tí is a modern Mexican restaurant from chef and founder Andrew Ponce, a second-generation Mexican-American born and raised in Los Angeles. Its changing menu reworks familiar Mexican flavors with ingredients and…
Amano Goods is a leather workshop and retail space in Echo Park that handcrafts belts, wallets and accessories and takes commissions for bespoke pieces, alongside curated vintage and local designer goods. Founder Adan…
Club Bahia is a Latin nightclub on Sunset Boulevard founded in 1974, presenting live Latin music, dinner and dancing with salsa orchestras, bachata and reggaeton nights. Its kitchen and bar draw from the Caribbean and…
Ballard's Artwork Framing is a custom framing shop run by Aaron and Christa, who have framed together since the early 2000s. Its first location was established in Echo Park in 2009, followed by a second shop in…
Bar Bandini is a natural wine bar in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. It pours natural wine and craft beer, both on tap and by the bottle, hosts the Better Half Comedy Show, and sells gift cards through its…
Beyond The Ceremony is a Los Angeles bridal label founded by designer Janice Lee, who makes versatile, modern bridal looks meant to be worn more than once. All gowns are made to order, custom gown requests are taken by…
Restaurants and shops to know
Independent restaurants, cafés and shops from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Hours change; confirm with the business.
Big Bud Press is a Los Angeles clothing label specializing in unisex everyday goods, made through ethical, local manufacturing using almost exclusively cotton fabrics. Its small Echo Park mini store carries a selection…
Bucatini is a shop founded by Victoria Fayad and Sofia Stephens that began as a small pantry shop. It carries a hand-selected range of Mediterranean products, from canned tomatoes, beans, sauces and pastas to…
Donna's is an Italian-American restaurant inspired by an East Coast red sauce joint, serving classics made with California ingredients, such as meatballs, fried calamari, linguini and clams, spaghetti and meatballs and…
Fluffy McCloud's is an ice cream shop that makes its ice cream fresh several times a week from whole organic ingredients, using only milk, sugar and eggs, with waffle cones, fudge and whipped cream made in house. The…
Gogosha Optique is an Echo Park optical boutique founded in 2008 that offers a curated selection of independent, handmade eyewear brands, with a focus on individualized fittings and consultations. Appointments can be…
Greekman's is a casual neighborhood restaurant and bar serving charcoal-grilled souvlaki, Mediterranean plates, seasonal cocktails and an extensive wine list made up exclusively of Greek wines. It takes reservations,…
Coming up in Echo Park
The next dates on our local calendar. Confirm times with the organizer before you go.
