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It’s impossible to talk about living in Hollywood to people who judge and hate the neighborhood without them immediately assuming you work adjacent to the film industry or spend every strutting up and down the Walk of Fame past the Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan stars and ending up at a gimmick bar like No Vacancy. The neighborhood is synonymous with tacky glamour, but as someone who’s lived there for a brief four years, it hasn’t been too difficult to find some of the more bespoke, consistently rewarding local spots. I’m absolutely not averse to the classics on the boulevard and there are few bars more entertaining than a night at the Frolic Room. But here are some more casual spots you might want to check out even if you’re not trying to meet with an agent or sell a screenplay. These are a few spots in my neighborhood worth trying.
Super Donut House
This Cambodian-owned donut shop is a staple of my breakfast routine. The owners say it’s been around at the same spot for over 30 years. The donuts are a small part of the menu, which is also chock full of breakfast sandwiches, juices, and coffee. I’m partial to their #1 croissant sausage and egg sammy but they have bagels and baguettes, and if you aren’t a shitty customer, it’s more likely than not you’ll end up with a few donuts tossed in for good measure. I’m a sucker for their mocha coffee.
7307 Sunset Blvd #A, Los Angeles, CA 90046. Closest Metro lines and stop: Bus Line 2 - “Sunset/Martel” or Bus Line 217 - "Hollywood/Fuller."