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.
The kind of place you can stay all day, The Village Bakery is the go-to for delicious breakfast and free wifi seekers alike. Peek over at a screenplay in progress at the beautiful communal tables that really do make you want to stay awhile. The staff is as sweet as the lemon almond rosemary cake (get it!) wearing patchwork aprons and shirts. Known for their breakfast for good reason the Atwater Special has polenta cakes topped with parmesan, scrambled eggs, spinach, tomatoes and chopped bacon. Gimme. Or, get a salad made fresh from the to-go case or choose from an impressive sandwich menu. You can’t go wrong here, it’s great.
