Want the intel on Los Angeles's most talked-about local spots?
We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to discover which eateries have been getting extra attention this month.
To find out who made the list, we looked at Los Angeles businesses on Yelp by category and counted how many reviews each received. Rather than compare them based on number of reviews alone, we calculated a percentage increase in reviews over the past month, and tracked businesses that consistently increased their volume of reviews to identify statistically significant outliers compared to past performance.
Read on to see which spots are extra cool, right now.
The Manufactory
Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about downtown Los Angeles's The Manufactory, the bakery and marketplace is a hot topic according to Yelp review data.
While businesses categorized as "Bakeries" on Yelp saw a median 2 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, The Manufactory bagged a 42.9 percent increase in new reviews within that timeframe, maintaining a mixed 3.5-star rating. It significantly outperformed the previous month by gaining 4.5 times more reviews than expected based on its past performance.
Open at 757 Alameda St., Suite 160 since January, The Manufactory offers a selection of daily pastries, along with custom cakes, cookies, tarts and more.
Honeybee Burger
Los Feliz's Honeybee Burger is the city's buzziest burger spot by the numbers.
The vegan spot, which opened at 1820 N. Vermont Ave. in April, increased its new review count by 83.8 percent over the past month, an outlier when compared to the median new review count of 2.5 percent for the Yelp category "Burgers."
Honeybee Burger offers a unique specialty known as The Honeybee — a burger featuring a plant-based patty, housemade onion jam, Chef Jo's pickles, house sauce and more. (You can view the full menu here.)
Conrad's Mexican Grill
Conrad's Mexican Grill is currently on the upswing in the Mexican category on Yelp.
While businesses categorized as "Mexican" on Yelp saw a median 2.3 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, this Mexican vegan spot increased its new reviews by 50 percent—and kept its rating consistent at 4.5 stars.
There's more abuzz in the world of Los Angeles Mexican: Tocaya has seen a 35.8 percent increase in reviews.
Open for business at 376 W. Sixth St. since March, the business offers vegan Mexican fare in the form of potato cakes, street corn, ceviche, tacos and enchiladas. (You can check out the full menu here.)
Mogumogu
Open since April, this ramen spot is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "Ramen" on Yelp.
Citywide, businesses tagged "Ramen" saw a median 3 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, but Mogumogu saw a 69 percent increase, with a slight downward trend from a five-star rating a month ago to 4.5 stars today.
Located at 11555 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite B in Sawtelle, Mogumogu offers a variety of authentic Japanese ramen bowls complete with toppings like soft boiled egg, sliced pork chashu and spicy chili sauce. (You can check out the full assortment here.)
Buddy's
Is downtown Los Angeles's Buddy's on your radar? According to Yelp review data, the diner and traditional American spot is seeing plenty of action.
While businesses categorized as "American (Traditional)" on Yelp increased their media new review count by 1.8 percent over the past month, Buddy's nabbed a 36.1 percent increase in reviews within that timeframe, maintaining a healthy four-star rating.
Located at 363 S. Broadway, Buddy's offers classic American eats such as burgers, fried green tomatoes and deep-fried cheese dogs with Buddy's secret sauce. (See the full menu here.)
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