Cheryl’s Guidebook
Food scene
Deliciously famous Southern California Cuban Bakery! A must-try, especially when you’re only blocks away!
Helpful tip: Avoid long lines by ordering online for same-day pickup, especially on the weekends. Pre-Order line is inside. Think you might want more once you arrive? Not a problem…you can always add more items after you’ve checked in with your pre-order number inside. They can charge you at the register for additional items requested. :)
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia BlvdDeliciously famous Southern California Cuban Bakery! A must-try, especially when you’re only blocks away!
Helpful tip: Avoid long lines by ordering online for same-day pickup, especially on the weekends. Pre-Order line is inside. Think you might want more once you arrive? Not a problem…you can always add more items after you’ve checked in with your pre-order number inside. They can charge you at the register for additional items requested. :)
One of the best breakfast & lunch places in town! Lots of people waiting because it's surely worth the wait! Just steps outside your door. If you like green tea, you’ve gotta try their Green Tea Monster pancakes. Personally, I’m prefer French toast or waffles anytime over pancakes…but this is my only (and favorite) exception.
Helpful tip: Check in and add your name to the waitlist first if you plan to walk around or visit other stores in the plaza. This will help save you time as there’s often a crowd waiting as well. Just don’t go too far, you don’t want to miss your place in line if they call and you’re not present. :)
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Bea Bea's
353 N Pass AveOne of the best breakfast & lunch places in town! Lots of people waiting because it's surely worth the wait! Just steps outside your door. If you like green tea, you’ve gotta try their Green Tea Monster pancakes. Personally, I’m prefer French toast or waffles anytime over pancakes…but this is my only (and favorite) exception.
Helpful tip: Check in and add your name to the waitlist first if you plan to walk around or visit other stores in the plaza. This will help save you time as there’s often a crowd waiting as well. Just don’t go too far, you don’t want to miss your place in line if they call and you’re not present. :)
Hands down one of the best ambience for dining! From casual to intimate, this place has got it all! Enjoy So Cal's weather by sitting outdoors by their gorgeous fireplace or cozy up indoors in their delightful dining area or bar lounge.
Helpful Tip: Great place for Happy Hour or Date Night! :)
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The Front Yard
4222 Vineland AveHands down one of the best ambience for dining! From casual to intimate, this place has got it all! Enjoy So Cal's weather by sitting outdoors by their gorgeous fireplace or cozy up indoors in their delightful dining area or bar lounge.
Helpful Tip: Great place for Happy Hour or Date Night! :)
Great food at decent prices. Best known for their world-famous CelebraLatte - with a celebrity image on top of your foam or whipped cream!
Red Maple Cafe • Gelato & Coffee Bar
10123 N Maple StGreat food at decent prices. Best known for their world-famous CelebraLatte - with a celebrity image on top of your foam or whipped cream!
Another great, quaint breakfast spot to try! However, take note of limited seating.
Helpful tip: Join the waitlist on Yelp early in the day to minimize wait time once you arrive to check in. Keep in mind the waitlist closes once they’ve reached a max limit and/or if waits are over 60 mins. :)
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Café de Olla Restaurant
2315 W Victory BlvdAnother great, quaint breakfast spot to try! However, take note of limited seating.
Helpful tip: Join the waitlist on Yelp early in the day to minimize wait time once you arrive to check in. Keep in mind the waitlist closes once they’ve reached a max limit and/or if waits are over 60 mins. :)
Four words...house-made garlic spread! If you like Mediterranean, but more importantly if you love garlic, this is a must try. Inexpensive, casual dining with the best garlic spread to add on top of everything!
Helpful tip: Ask for extra garlic sauce (if you like garlic), it’s free! :)
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Zankou Chicken
5065 Sunset BlvdFour words...house-made garlic spread! If you like Mediterranean, but more importantly if you love garlic, this is a must try. Inexpensive, casual dining with the best garlic spread to add on top of everything!
Helpful tip: Ask for extra garlic sauce (if you like garlic), it’s free! :)
Founded in 1948 right here in Southern California, In-N-Out is a famous local fast food known for its fresh burgers, fries and mouthwatering milkshakes! It has 3 burger variations…hamburger, cheeseburger and a double-double (2 beef patties with 2 slices of cheese). All of their ingredients are made fresh, nothing frozen! Their milkshakes are made of real ice cream!! You can see the freshness being made through the glass windows along the drive thru line! But don’t let the long lines of cars discourage you, it goes relatively fast and its definitely worth the wait. They kept their menu simple to master each item. Tip: due some research and search for their secret animal style menu online if you like grilled onions, extra sauce and extra veggies!!
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In-N-Out Burger
119 S Brand BlvdFounded in 1948 right here in Southern California, In-N-Out is a famous local fast food known for its fresh burgers, fries and mouthwatering milkshakes! It has 3 burger variations…hamburger, cheeseburger and a double-double (2 beef patties with 2 slices of cheese). All of their ingredients are made fresh, nothing frozen! Their milkshakes are made of real ice cream!! You can see the freshness being made through the glass windows along the drive thru line! But don’t let the long lines of cars discourage you, it goes relatively fast and its definitely worth the wait. They kept their menu simple to master each item. Tip: due some research and search for their secret animal style menu online if you like grilled onions, extra sauce and extra veggies!!
If you’re looking for a healthier option for nice casual dining, I recommend Granville. Love their sandwiches, salads, burgers and small/large plates…especially their freshly made house chips! Also located along San Fernando Road which is a great place to walk around at anytime of the day!
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GRANVILLE
12345 Ventura BlvdIf you’re looking for a healthier option for nice casual dining, I recommend Granville. Love their sandwiches, salads, burgers and small/large plates…especially their freshly made house chips! Also located along San Fernando Road which is a great place to walk around at anytime of the day!
When it feels like winter here in SoCal, know that they'll be a wait at JINYA Ramen Bar...for their ramen and for a seat by the fire. Located less than an 8-minute walk to some great dining, try JINYA for their ramen and other great tasting dishes.
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JINYA Ramen Bar - Burbank
4011 West Riverside DriveWhen it feels like winter here in SoCal, know that they'll be a wait at JINYA Ramen Bar...for their ramen and for a seat by the fire. Located less than an 8-minute walk to some great dining, try JINYA for their ramen and other great tasting dishes.
If you’re looking for fine dining, this is a great local place to keep in mind. They’ve got amazing steaks, great BBQ and awesome seafood options! Any don’t forget to include an order of their “World’s Famous” garlic, cheese bread! Yum!!
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Smoke House Restaurant
4420 Lakeside DrIf you’re looking for fine dining, this is a great local place to keep in mind. They’ve got amazing steaks, great BBQ and awesome seafood options! Any don’t forget to include an order of their “World’s Famous” garlic, cheese bread! Yum!!
Delicious breakfast and lunch with extensive menu options. Outdoor patio and street dining so you can enjoy the trendy neighborhood that is North Hollywood!
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EAT
11108 Magnolia BlvdDelicious breakfast and lunch with extensive menu options. Outdoor patio and street dining so you can enjoy the trendy neighborhood that is North Hollywood!
Morrison Burbank
Great happy hour menu with a tons of indoor and outdoor patio seating.
Quaint Italian restaurant with great food and hospitality, just steps away from the condo. Located just across the street in the Vons market plaza, on Pass Ave.
MA'S Italian Kitchen
267 N Pass AveQuaint Italian restaurant with great food and hospitality, just steps away from the condo. Located just across the street in the Vons market plaza, on Pass Ave.
If you’re looking for Vietnamese food or Pho soup, this place has it all! Also situated in the center of San Fernando Blvd/Burbank’s Media Center - a great place to enjoy a nice stroll any time of the day!
Mama Hong's
If you’re looking for Vietnamese food or Pho soup, this place has it all! Also situated in the center of San Fernando Blvd/Burbank’s Media Center - a great place to enjoy a nice stroll any time of the day!
Celebrating a special event? Or going out for a well deserved "date night", you're sure to enjoy The Castaway Restaurant. Located on the hills of Burbank, you'll definitely enjoy the view from up top.
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Castaway Burbank
1250 E Harvard RdCelebrating a special event? Or going out for a well deserved "date night", you're sure to enjoy The Castaway Restaurant. Located on the hills of Burbank, you'll definitely enjoy the view from up top.
Delicious food and popular enough to be featured in the movie La La Land. Great outdoor patio seating at this corner restaurant with plenty of free parking in the back lot.
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Patys Restaurant
10001 Riverside DrDelicious food and popular enough to be featured in the movie La La Land. Great outdoor patio seating at this corner restaurant with plenty of free parking in the back lot.
Sightseeing
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza"The Entertainment Capital of LA"
One of the best attractions in Burbank! Go on the Warner Bros Studio Tour and go behind the scenes of some of televisions most popular sets, like Central Perk!
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Turul studioului Warner Bros. Hollywood
3400 Warner BlvdOne of the best attractions in Burbank! Go on the Warner Bros Studio Tour and go behind the scenes of some of televisions most popular sets, like Central Perk!
A must-see if you're new to LA! Great hiking trails and views of the Hollywood sign.
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Observatorul Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdA must-see if you're new to LA! Great hiking trails and views of the Hollywood sign.
Wildwood Canyon Trailhead
Wildwood Canyon TrailAwesome hiking trails! Not too difficult, but definitely a decent workout.
Who's always down for a good laugh! Check out Burbank's local comedy club and restaurant. Tickets are reasonably priced and if you're lucky, you experience a night where a celebrity comedian or two come back to pay tribute.
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Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant
102 E Magnolia BlvdWho's always down for a good laugh! Check out Burbank's local comedy club and restaurant. Tickets are reasonably priced and if you're lucky, you experience a night where a celebrity comedian or two come back to pay tribute.
Every Friday from 4PM-10PM, visit Bob’s Big Boy® Burbank as they hosts SoCal's best Classic Car Show. Come for the food and stay for the cars! You may even see a celebrity, often Jay Leno, as he's a regular at these events.
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Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside DrEvery Friday from 4PM-10PM, visit Bob’s Big Boy® Burbank as they hosts SoCal's best Classic Car Show. Come for the food and stay for the cars! You may even see a celebrity, often Jay Leno, as he's a regular at these events.
A Southern California favorite with something for everyone! Tons of shops, restaurants, and plenty to see outdoors, including the famous Americana fountain that occasionally shares a water fountain show for all to enjoy for free! Located just across the street from one of the larger shopping malls if you feel like taking a longer stroll through.
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Americana la Brand
889 Americana WayA Southern California favorite with something for everyone! Tons of shops, restaurants, and plenty to see outdoors, including the famous Americana fountain that occasionally shares a water fountain show for all to enjoy for free! Located just across the street from one of the larger shopping malls if you feel like taking a longer stroll through.
Bars and Nightlife
Burbank has some quaint local bars if you’re looking to avoid the crowds and traffic of Downtown LA or Hollywood (both of which are only a few minutes and an Uber/Lyft ride away if that’s your preference).
A neighborhood speak easy bar (look for and unmarked “Red Door” entrance from the rear parking lot. Or enter through the front through Micheal’s and find the entrance near the back of the restaurant across the hall from the restrooms.
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Red Door
10057 Riverside DrA neighborhood speak easy bar (look for and unmarked “Red Door” entrance from the rear parking lot. Or enter through the front through Micheal’s and find the entrance near the back of the restaurant across the hall from the restrooms.
Forman's Whiskey Tavern
10149 Riverside Dr
Mrs Robinson's Irish Pub
10111 Riverside DriveCheck out the bar upstairs for a some music and good company!
Barney's Beanery Burbank
250 N 1st StThe Other Door
10437 Burbank BlvdFantasia Billiards
133 N San Fernando Blvd
Over/Under Public House
310 North San Fernando BoulevardThe Snug
4108 Magnolia BlvdTotal dive bar, if that’s what you’re looking for!
The Blue Room
916 South San Fernando BoulevardIf you’re feeling adventurous, check out The Federal Bar, about 1.5 miles away. Centered in the excitement that is NoHo (North Hollywood), with lots of other restaurants and bars along Lankershim Blvd.
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The Federal
5303 Lankershim BlvdIf you’re feeling adventurous, check out The Federal Bar, about 1.5 miles away. Centered in the excitement that is NoHo (North Hollywood), with lots of other restaurants and bars along Lankershim Blvd.
Relax & Unwind
If you’re looking for other ways to relax and unwind, here are some local favorites that do the trick for me!
My favorite reflexology massage! I’ve been a fan of massages for over 20 years and have found some hidden gems throughout So Cal! But this place tops them all! Friendly staff, clean environment and great massages for a fraction of the price (most include a foot scrub, oil and hot stones)! Tip: Ask for Kelly, if she’s available.
Himalaya Sen
10670 Riverside DrMy favorite reflexology massage! I’ve been a fan of massages for over 20 years and have found some hidden gems throughout So Cal! But this place tops them all! Friendly staff, clean environment and great massages for a fraction of the price (most include a foot scrub, oil and hot stones)! Tip: Ask for Kelly, if she’s available.
My favorite park to walk, jog, picnic, exercise and simply just relax. Popular amongst families with kids and/or pets.
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Johnny Carson Park
400 Bob Hope DrMy favorite park to walk, jog, picnic, exercise and simply just relax. Popular amongst families with kids and/or pets.
Once where railroad tracks stood is now a nice walk or bike ride for all skill levels. About a 5.6 mile bikeway and a 2.8 mile pedestrian walkway. Great for athletes, couples, family and dogs (on leash). Respectful of bike riders on one side and pedestrians on the other. Make sure to bring a hat to protect you from the California sun.
Chandler Bikepath
Chandler BoulevardOnce where railroad tracks stood is now a nice walk or bike ride for all skill levels. About a 5.6 mile bikeway and a 2.8 mile pedestrian walkway. Great for athletes, couples, family and dogs (on leash). Respectful of bike riders on one side and pedestrians on the other. Make sure to bring a hat to protect you from the California sun.
If you need some peace and quiet, or just a good book to get cozy with, try the Buena Vista Library a couples miles away. There's also a nice park just next to it with plenty of shade to read and a playground for the little ones.
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Buena Vista Brunch Library
300 N Buena Vista StIf you need some peace and quiet, or just a good book to get cozy with, try the Buena Vista Library a couples miles away. There's also a nice park just next to it with plenty of shade to read and a playground for the little ones.
Shopping
This place is a one stop shop for most! From dining to retail shops and your basic necessities (Target, Walmart, Costco and Staples). Not to mention specialties such as Best Buy, Lowe's, Ulta Beauty, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, Michaels, REI and BevMo, to name a few. From chain restaurants like Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Sharky's and Krispy Kreme to local cafes like Grain Lab Deli & Kitchen. While in the area, you might want to relax at Hanger 28, an open, outdoor eating/lounging area with HUGE TV monitors, often broadcasting a live sports event.
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Burbank Empire Center
1800 Empire AveThis place is a one stop shop for most! From dining to retail shops and your basic necessities (Target, Walmart, Costco and Staples). Not to mention specialties such as Best Buy, Lowe's, Ulta Beauty, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, Michaels, REI and BevMo, to name a few. From chain restaurants like Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Sharky's and Krispy Kreme to local cafes like Grain Lab Deli & Kitchen. While in the area, you might want to relax at Hanger 28, an open, outdoor eating/lounging area with HUGE TV monitors, often broadcasting a live sports event.
Burbank's local mall. We also may have one of the few decent Sears left. With 2 AMC movie theaters, Cost Plus World Market and major retail stores, like Macy's, Burlington and HM, this town center may have what you're looking for. If not, step outside along San Fernando Road (on either side) into a boulevard of more retail shops and dining opportunities.
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Burbank Town Center
201 E Magnolia BlvdBurbank's local mall. We also may have one of the few decent Sears left. With 2 AMC movie theaters, Cost Plus World Market and major retail stores, like Macy's, Burlington and HM, this town center may have what you're looking for. If not, step outside along San Fernando Road (on either side) into a boulevard of more retail shops and dining opportunities.
Want to know where the largest IKEA store in North America? It's down the street at the IKEA Burbank! Go for their meatballs or other café dishes, then burn off the calories as you walk through their amazing showrooms of their 456,000 sq ft store.
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IKEA
600 S Ikea WayWant to know where the largest IKEA store in North America? It's down the street at the IKEA Burbank! Go for their meatballs or other café dishes, then burn off the calories as you walk through their amazing showrooms of their 456,000 sq ft store.
Open Saturdays from 8AM-12PM just outside Burbank's City Hall. Visit this friendly neighborhood Farmers Market for some fresh produce and/or food from delicious local eateries.
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Burbank Farmers Market
101 N Glenoaks BlvdOpen Saturdays from 8AM-12PM just outside Burbank's City Hall. Visit this friendly neighborhood Farmers Market for some fresh produce and/or food from delicious local eateries.
While Burbank Farmers Market host local residents on Saturdays, Toluca Lake Farmers Market is open on Sundays (9:30an-2:30pm). It might be a bit smaller in size in comparison, but it’s a lot closer in distance, off of Riverside Drive across from Trader Joe’s.
Helpful hint: If you don’t plan to shop a whole lot and just interested in checking it out, it’s about a 1/2 mile walk (15 mins) through charming neighborhood of Toluca Lake. Take Oak Street to Sarah Street (behind Starbucks) to Cahuenga for a nice neighborhood stroll. Or choose to walk down Riverside Drive for a scenic walk past quaint restaurants and shops.
Toluca Lake Farmers Market
10225 Riverside DrWhile Burbank Farmers Market host local residents on Saturdays, Toluca Lake Farmers Market is open on Sundays (9:30an-2:30pm). It might be a bit smaller in size in comparison, but it’s a lot closer in distance, off of Riverside Drive across from Trader Joe’s.
Helpful hint: If you don’t plan to shop a whole lot and just interested in checking it out, it’s about a 1/2 mile walk (15 mins) through charming neighborhood of Toluca Lake. Take Oak Street to Sarah Street (behind Starbucks) to Cahuenga for a nice neighborhood stroll. Or choose to walk down Riverside Drive for a scenic walk past quaint restaurants and shops.
Neighborhoods
First time to LA? Have some fun and enjoy Hollywood, just over the hills. Walk along the star-lined streets of Hollywood Blvd's Walk of Fame, visit the famous Hollywood & Highland Center and Kodak Theater, then stay for their nightlife bars and clubs.
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Hollywood
First time to LA? Have some fun and enjoy Hollywood, just over the hills. Walk along the star-lined streets of Hollywood Blvd's Walk of Fame, visit the famous Hollywood & Highland Center and Kodak Theater, then stay for their nightlife bars and clubs.
Visit the arts district in the vivid North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, just next door to Burbank.
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North Hollywood
Visit the arts district in the vivid North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, just next door to Burbank.