Reader Suggestions: Restaurants in Los Angeles

Cha Cha Chicken

Address 1906 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1044 Map, Tel (310) 581-1684 Call, Website

This colorful beach shack is a convenient place to dine with children. The low key atmosphere, with seating in a pleasant covered patio and quick counter service help make everyone comfortable. While there is no kids menu, our kids enjoyed the steamed sweet potatoes and the coconut fried chicken (which we asked the restaurant to prepare in strips like chicken fingers). For grown ups, the house special "cha cha chicken" is a must. To Go orders are also available. more

Cora's Coffee Shop

Address 1802 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Map, Tel (310) 451-9562 Call, Website

Cora's serves a comfortable homestyle menu with a California twist. Expect to find items like orange pancakes or huevos rancheros (breakfast is served all day). Arrive early to secure a spot on the ivy covered patio and avoid the lines. more

Mashti Malone's Ice Cream

Address 1525 N La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Map, Tel (323) 874-6168 Call, Website

It seems like virtually everyone is developing exotic ice cream flavors lately, but Mashti Malone's has been making traditional Persian ice cream since 1980. Expect to find flavors like rosewater, orange blossom and pomegranite more

The Waffle

Address 6255 W Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 Map, Tel 323.465.6901 Call, Website

Classic Belgian waffles are just the beginning at this homestyle breakfast-all-day restaurant. more

Treehouse Social Club

Address 426 South Robertson Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90048 Map, Website

Treehouse Social Club is concurrently an activity and a restaurant. There is a literal treehouse inside which is tremendous fun to play on and jump around in. The cafe has delicious meals; I'd strongly recommend breakfast. They have a gentle area for smaller ones. The atmosphere is a bit too LA-trendy, yet it's a nice safe place to take kids and to allow adults to have a moment of respite and a nice latte. more

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