Top 20 in Los Angeles, CA by local votes

The best independent restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in Los Angeles, California, ranked by local votes. No chains or franchises.

1. Philippe the Original — French dip sandwich counter on North Alameda Street in Chinatown.
2. Langer's Delicatessen — Family-run Jewish deli on South Alvarado Street in Westlake, hosted by Norm Langer.
3. Musso & Frank Grill — Historic Hollywood grill and bar on Hollywood Boulevard.
4. Grand Central Market — Downtown food hall and market on South Broadway, a landmark since 1917.
5. The Last Bookstore — Downtown bookstore on South Spring Street, California's largest for new and used books and records.
6. Skylight Books — Independent bookstore on North Vermont Avenue in Los Feliz.
7. Counterpoint Records & Books — Used records and books on Franklin Avenue in Franklin Village.
8. Guelaguetza — Oaxacan restaurant on West Olympic Boulevard in Koreatown.
9. Park's BBQ — Korean barbecue restaurant on South Vermont Avenue in Koreatown.
10. HMS Bounty — Neighborhood dive bar on Wilshire Boulevard in Koreatown.
11. El Coyote Mexican Cafe — Mexican restaurant on Beverly Boulevard, opened by Blanche and George March in 1931.
12. Sqirl — Breakfast and lunch spot on North Virgil Avenue in Virgil Village.
13. Jitlada — Thai restaurant on West Sunset Boulevard in Thai Town.
14. Bavel — Middle Eastern restaurant on Mateo Street in the Arts District.
15. Bestia — Italian restaurant on East 7th Place in the Arts District.
16. Angelini Osteria — Italian restaurant on Beverly Boulevard.
17. République — Bakery, café and restaurant on South La Brea Avenue.
18. The Apple Pan — Burger joint on West Pico Boulevard.
19. The Dresden — Restaurant and lounge with live music on North Vermont Avenue in Los Feliz.
20. Tiki-Ti — Tiki bar on Sunset Boulevard in Los Feliz.

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