Check out the 5 most popular spots in Los Angeles' Echo Park neighborhood

Check out the 5 most popular spots in Los Angeles' Echo Park neighborhoodMasa of Echo Park. | Photo: Loretta C./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on April 08, 2019

Spending time in Echo Park? Get to know this Los Angeles neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a vegan Mediterranean eatery to a Chicago-inspired pizzeria.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Echo Park, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Masa of Echo Park

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Topping the list is family-owned spot Masa of Echo Park, which offers Chicago deep dish-style pizzas and more. Located at 1800 W. Sunset Blvd., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 3,878 reviews on Yelp.

On the menu, look for made-from-scratch offerings like fresh bruschetta, vegan baked minestrone soup and a California vegetable deep dish pizza with spinach and sundried tomatoes. (You can check out the full menu here.)

2. Mohawk Bend

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Next up is craft beer restaurant and bar Mohawk Bend situated at 2141 W. Sunset Blvd. With four stars out of 2,271 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

The popular eatery comes courtesy of owner Tony Yanow and chef Caroline Concha, Eater LA reports, whose menu includes a range of dishes — from desserts and craft pizzas to vegan offerings and elevated pub fare. (See the full menu here.)

3. Elf Café

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Vegetarian and vegan Mediterranean spot Elf Café is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2135 W. Sunset Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 720 reviews. Popular favorites include the Elf salad and a risotto featuring Hen of the Woods mushrooms, truffle oil, Acquerello rice, kefalotiri cheese and fresh herbs. (You can view the full menu here.)

4. Sage Vegan Bistro

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Sage Vegan Bistro, a brew pub and vegan spot, is another high-traffic neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 2,019 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1700 Sunset Blvd. to see for yourself. 

The popular micro-chain — with additional outposts in both Culver City and Pasadena — offers locally-sourced plant-based cuisine, from cauliflower "wings" and quinoa corn cakes to Baja avocado tacos and raw coconut ceviche. (You can check out the full menu here.)

5. The Semi-Tropic

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And then there's The Semi-Tropic, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 345 reviews. Stop by 1412 Glendale Blvd. to hit up the restaurant and bar next time you're in the neighborhood. 

It comes courtesy of Daniel Finley and Eren Magri, LA Weekly reports, two first time restaurateurs who turned an abandoned art gallery into a cafe by day and bar by night. Come try specialties like preserved smoked mussels with fried capers or indulge in a signature cocktail such as the Haka Dance with bourbon, kiwi and Green Chartreuse. (See the full menu here.)


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