Fry's Electronics

13401 Crossroads Parkway North
City Of Industry, CA 91746

Merrill M. writes: I had a MAJOR blonde moment here at Fry's once. I'll get to that in a second.

This Fry's location is right off the freeway. I think they designed the offramp just for Fry's b/c it's a straight shot from the freeway to Fry's. You can find everything…

Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant

3939 Rosemead Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770

Shauna D. writes: This place used to be Farrell's, an ice cream parlor.  I remember a lot of fun birthdays with too much ice cream and giant lollypops bigger than my 7-year-old self's head.

Fast forward a few years where they've gotten rid of the layers of kitsch and…

J & S No 3

887 N Garfield Ave
Montebello, CA 90640

Gullee U. writes: Drunk?  Stoned?  Hungry at 3:30 am?  This is when you go to J & S.  

Stick with the taquitos or breakfast burrito and be warned that anything with "chili" on it will not have good chili like The Hat.  Do not, I repeat, do not get anything with rice…

Wako Honey Pig

7212 Orangethorpe Ave
Ste 1
Buena Park, CA 90621

hana k. writes: My Honey Pig experience:

2 awesome-rad friends + 1 token Korean (that would be me)
Order in Korean to get proper service (I love being bilingual)
1 order of Black Pork Bellies + 1 order of beef ribs
Soju shots + large bottles of HITE Beer
Grill, cut meat…

Independent Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: North Hollywood

5211 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Jennifer L. writes: Yeah for small businesses!   Only coffee shop in the area that has free WiFi.  Woot! Woot! For going against the chain!!

Native
Neighborhood: Hollywood

5915 Franklin St
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Deborah K. writes: Open late
$20 rack fulla cute stuff
GREAT sales

I found a fantastic dress here for 50% off that didn't need a bit of alteration in my favorite color and just the softest jersey knit EVER with these darling little pleated details...

Cute shoes for under…

Vinatero Wine Shop

6531 Greenleaf Ave
Whittier, CA 90601

Just Q. writes: Screw this job, I want to be a rodeo clown.

For years, this has been my mantra, what I say when my job has me down... but recently I have changed my line of thinking...

Screw this job, I'm going to open a wine shop/bar.

The bar is going to be of decent…

NY's Upper Crust Pizza

5291 E 2nd St
Long Beach, CA 90803

Cheryl B. writes: I put off trying this place for a really long time- I'm not sure why!  Maybe I've become an easy to please pizza girl but this is a great easy stop when I'm craving a slice.  

This is one of those pick your slice from the display case and wait a…

Four N 20
Neighborhood: North Hollywood, Studio CIty, Valley Village

4723 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607

stephy s. writes: This place rocks! And I whole heartedly agree with Ms. Lilani on this one, why would you go to a Denny's or an IHOP with this place around!

Things I love here...
-Welsh Rarebit
-Pork Chops 'n Eggs
-Eggs Benedict
-Lumberjack
-Soyrizo Scramble
-Banana…

Starling Diner

4114 E 3rd St
Long Beach, CA 90814

Cidne W. writes: Here piggy, piggy, piggy.  Suuuuuueeeee!

That's how you'd have to greet  me if I lived closer to this place.  It may be too close as it is, because I am surely coming back.  My lovely lunch today with the delightful Robin Z was a nice break from my…

Churrolandia

7303 Greenleaf Ave
Whittier, CA 90602

Private I. writes: If you've read this review before you are probably wondering what happened to the original review that made me sound like I was under the influence of much too much sugar.  
Well, I obviously edited it.  And here's why:  It did not do this shop…

Merced's Restaurant

1064 E Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802

Rodge R. writes: One of the best-kept secrets on Broadway!!  I've been coming here for the past year.  

Merced's is such a refreshing break from the un-inspiring Super Mex on 1st.  Sure, there's nothing wrong with Super Mex but sometimes I don't always crave two tons…

Redballs Rock & Roll Pizza
Neighborhood: Canoga Park

6551 Topanga Canyon Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91303

Oscar A. writes: Redballs Pizza...thank you...thank you so much for giving me another good pizza place in the valley.

Every time i drove on Topanga, i always noticed this place and would tell myself...i must try Reballs Pizza. So on Saturday, September 13, 2008....i…

Extreme Pizza

21 The Paseo
Long Beach, CA 90802

Holly T. writes: Call me old fashioned, but ordering pizza online still seems a little scary to me... but it's COOL! Honestly, I must be out of it, since I didn't even know there were places you could do that.

Last night we were talking on the phone about ordering…

Larchmont Farmer's Market

On Larchmont
Between Beverly Blvd & 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90004

stephy s. writes: As a goyle who loves a good outdoor Farmer's Market, I have to say I wasn't really blown away by this one...with the exception of the fantastic olive oil and balsamic vinegar stand at the very front. His stuff is fantastic and actually worth the trip…

Pierce Brothers Westwood Vlg Memoril Prk and Mrtry
Neighborhood: Westwood

1218 Glendon Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Beth T. writes: I am not sure how I ended up looking up where Marilyn's grave is, I think it came from watching an episode of  "The Girls Next Door" and learning Hef had bought the space next to hers and then started wondering, well where is it??  Ah, the train of…

Studio City Golf Course Inc
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

4141 Whitsett Ave
Studio City, CA 91604

Duffy D. writes: Man, oh man. I am in LOOOOVVVVEEE.

This is the best par 3 out there, hands down.

The fairways are fat, so people like me who cannot golf well can slice or hook a bit and still be in the game.

It's shady because there are one thousand trees lining the…

AirPark LAX
Neighborhood: Westchester / LAX

9800 La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Joy P. writes: I've been valeting at The Parking Spot girl for as long as I can remember, but at $19/day + tax, those 2-week trips add up even with the coupons.  And lately their shuttle service to and from the car park has not been speedy at all.  That's where…

Tokyo Yakitori
Neighborhood: Burbank

200 S Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502

John R. writes: Yakiteri!!! Wow! One of the best places to get EXCELLENT yakitori and teriyaki, or whatever other yaki stuff you want to have! it's close to the AMC theaters, so if your in burbank watchin a movie I would definitely suggest you try this place out.

I…

Broadway Donuts

1200 E Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802

Sara L. writes: Reasons why I love Broadway Donuts:

1.Chocolate Raspberry flavored coffee
2.ham and cheese croissants
3. I was in here with a dude and the lady behind the counter said "Oh, she much prettier than your last girlfriend!!"
4. They open really early, so if…

Capriccio Gelato Caffe

951 Starbuck St
Ste B
Fullerton, CA 92833

Lena B. writes: one of the best gelatos outside of italy!!!
i want to be the owner of this place.  not only you get to eat these heavenly gelatos (the yogurt flavor is really great which you can't find in italy) everyday, you also get to have 20 boyfriends.  i am not…

Lido Bakery
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

3001 N Sepulveda Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

sarah k. writes: one of the best things that happened to me this week was discovering this bakery.  it's located in a small, indistinct strip mall across the street from 'manhattan village shopping center'--had the roads been less congested, i may have never noticed…

The Way We Wore
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

334 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

stephy s. writes: Hands down, THE BEST NAME FOR A VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE EVER!!!

I adore this place. It is like a fashion time machine filled with beeeyootiful clothes from many different eras. There's 20's, 30's and 40's (Not the beer) all the way up to awesome…

Lily's Cafe
Neighborhood: Burbank

357 E Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502

Christa C. writes: Wow!  Thank you fellow Yelpers.  I followed your reviews and advice and drove over to Lily's Cafe yesterday.  I've been in desperate need to switch up my lunch routine and now I've added another fantastic spot to places I would definitely do lunch!…

Fassica Ethiopian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Culver City

10401 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

Trisha L. writes: I want to give this place more stars, but I can't because I don't really like it that much. Sorry.

I appreciate that they have a vegetarian menu, but chicken and fish aren't vegetarian, ya dig? I got the Vegetarian Combo, which was actually meatless,…

Gelato Bar
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

4342 1/2 Tujunga Ave
Studio City, CA 91604

stephy s. writes: The following is an actual conversation after a girlie lunch at Aroma Cafe in Studio City...

"Ohhhhhh I'm so full from Aroma"

"I know, I feel like my stomach is going to explode!"

"That could seriously be the last thing I eat for the rest of the day,…

Pasadena Jazz at Paseo Colorado
Neighborhood: Pasadena

260 East Colorado Blvd
Suite 206
Pasadena, CA 91101

frank L. writes: I don't know much about this jazz business, only that I like it and that whoever Linda Hopkins is, she rocked the house Saturday night.  She had the room full of  30 and 40 somethings hootin' and hollerin' mid-song, and a few were even swaying back…

Bleu
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

454 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Emily N. writes: I LOVE this boutique! They never fail to deliver when I need cocktail dresses for the oh so many events that LA has to offer. Yes, it can be expensive but isn't it worth it when you want to look your best! They also carry Phillip Lim here, which is a…

Bengal Barbecue - Disneyland

1313 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802

Corazon R. writes: This place is perhaps my second favorite Disneyland eatery after Redd Rocket's Pizza Port. Partly because they serve tasty, tasty skewers there, another part because it's probably one of the best deals for what you get in the entire park.

Another…

Sushi Cal

1963 Pacific Coast Highway
Lomita, CA 90717

Debbie Y. writes: The moment I walked in I was like "O-M-G. Double-U Tee Eff!" The place looked dingy, and the decor was in serious need of rehab. I looked at the menu above the counter, which was printed on plain white copy paper, and almost left.

The old, bald guy…

L'Artisan du Chocolat
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

3364 W 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Nancy Y. writes: These chocolates are delicious, buttery, pristine and smooth.  I had eight delicate, infused flavors, mostly dark chocolate that were decorated in artsy designs and colors, like stripey swirls, little stars and red dots. Everything here is quality,…

House of Secrets
Neighborhood: Burbank

1930 W Olive Ave
Burbank, CA 91506

Matthew V. writes: I've been concerned about the rash of well ran comic stores, like House of Secrets, that have sprung up across this country, seemingly overnight. More and more, I am confronted by intelligently displayed comics, well chosen selections, clean and…

Antigua Coffee House

4836 Huntington Dr S
Los Angeles, CA 90032

elizebeth h. writes: one of the most wonderful coffee shop in Los Angeles, you are there for the fresh coffee and atmosphere here. i was here with small groups of friends, just sitting/talking and enjoy our afternoon here.

Geat place, too bad not many people know about…

La Maison Du Pain

5373 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019

Mike L. writes: I got a free bread from this place. It was so funny to a point in that people were treating this loaf of baguette like a Frisbee towards end of the night.

Let me go back a bit....

There was an Unofficial Yelp Event (UYE) set up by our awesome Yelper…

Taco Lita No 15

120 E Duarte Rd
Arcadia, CA 91006

John C. writes: Update: I still want to stick my penis in Taco Lita.  That is all.

Beard Papa's

860 S Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007

ericka L. writes: I was going to give them four stars because despite having dropped my business card in the basket there innumerable times, I still haven't won a free dozen Beard Papa cream puffs.*

However, last night Corazon and I got three cream puffs for the price…

Ariel's Grotto

1313 S Harbor Blvd.
Disney's California Adventure
Anaheim, CA 92825

Alicia C. writes: Besides the fact that your husband will get all googley-eyed and touchy with the princesses (He paid for that later), there wasn't much to this place.

The food was way overpriced for what you got, and there was not a good selection at all!

View is…

Great Dane Baking Co the

11196 Los Alamitos Blvd
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Amy P. writes: Baby Jesus wants you to eat carbs, and he wants he to eat them from here! Although the name sounds like it would be a "dog barkery," everything here is for human consumption.

They have amazing baked goods here! Their Strawberry Boston Cream Pie is…

Blue Windows

5276 E 2nd St
Long Beach, CA 90803

Jenny W. writes: Love, love, love, love, love this place! Blue Windows was one of my first discoveries upon moving down to LB. Beautiful high end boutique that's aesthetically so pleasing to me! I pop by at least once a week to satisy my gift giving/home scenting and…

FrontRunners
Neighborhood: Brentwood

11620 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Julie G. writes: Slow and steady wins the race, they say. I so wish that saying was, suck a lot of wind and surely it won't hurt by mile 5. Or mile 12. Or mile WTF was I thinking?!?!?

That's right. My name is Julie, and I suck wind.

Hi Julie!!

I know it'll get better.…