The 10 Best Restaurants In Highland Park California

Highland Park has grown to be a creative center due to the high influx of young artists and students in the small Los Angeles community. The increased traffic has created space for new restaurants while also increasing the popularity of places that have been there for years. Whether you want sit-down service, takeout or street food, Highland Park has it all.

1. Fusion Burgers

Restaurant, American

Fusion Burgers prides itself on being local and family-owned. Serving gourmet burgers, Fusion Burgers takes flavors from all over the world to create their own. Though they do have a classic hamburger on their menu, many will want to try one of their more innovative creations such as The Noir Burger: aillade, boschetto and pinot noir sauce. There is a juicy burger on the menu for everyone.

Monte 52

Hidden on the side streets of Highland Park is La Tropicana Market, a grocery, mini mart and liquor store. At the back of this market is Monte 52, a counter space where sandwiches, both hot and cold, are plenty. This is a deli sandwich place with variety, seeing as they also have tortas on the menu (beans, spicy salsa and your choice of meat in a Spanish baguette) alongside the classic BLT and Italian sub. To go along with the sandwiches they have soups, salads and french fries made to order.

Monte 52 5200 Monte Vista St. Highland Park, CA, +1(323) 344-0036

2. Good Girl Dinette

Diner, Restaurant, Vietnamese, American

Good Girl Dinette is a Vietnamese dive in the middle of Highland Park. Though the menu is small, their food is flavorful and of fresh quality. Good Girl Dinette serves pho, an array of salads and eggrolls. In addition to their lunch menu, Good Girl Dinette has a Vietnamese fusion brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. This is the only time of the week you can get their tasty turmeric dill hash.

3. Kitchen Mouse

Restaurant, Cafe, Vegetarian, Healthy

Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free: this is the promise that Kitchen Mouse makes to their guests. One of the few brunch places in Highland Park, Kitchen Mouse offers delicious food that is fresh, healthy and filling. It started out as a catering company four years ago and recently opened in Highland Park as a brunch restaurant. They take a healthy and creative approach to everyday dishes and make them their own. They make healthy potato romesco tacos, and their pancakes are vegan. Kitchen Mouse is a dine-in restaurant that also offers takeout and catering. The Highland Café Challah French Toast | © Alex Ceja

4. The Highland Cafe

Cafe, French

As a brunch dive, The Highland Cafe serves great, unique food including Challah French toast, a rare find in Los Angeles, complete with strawberries and powdered sugar. Alongside the French toast is an array of breakfast items as well as a significant lunch menu.