If you’re an eastsider, Atwater Village is where you move if you want to feel a little bit grown up, but aren’t quite ready to be Eagle Rock grown up. Once no more than poppy fields, this lesser known, little-brother neighborhood is on the rise. Compete with other “creatives” to get a “I can’t believe we actually got it” house before Forbes gets word about all the cool stuff happening here and ruins everything. But seriously, this place is as diverse as it is welcoming. Quiet, tree-lined streets? Check. Surplus of locals-heavy happy hours and vibrant weekend energy? Yep. New bars, cafes and interesting shops opening on the regs? All the time. That elusive ‘community feel’? In spades. It's the perfect LA neighborhood for discovery...and also brunch.
Falafel even your snobby NY friends will love.
Tucked away in the Seeley Creative Campus, GameHäus is worth discovering. Shelves of over 1000 games await your inner child, uber geek, or just you and some friends. A café is part of the fun, but it’s all about the games here. From classics to the newest popular games and even a rumored ‘vault’ that has out of print games, they have it all. For a very small fee, you and your friends can play any and all games until you are spent. Great for groups, make a reservation because it’s incredibly popular on weekends and most nights.
