4 curated picks with real TikTok reviews — updated 2026.
4 restaurantsThese are the best american restaurants in Highland Park — ranked by quality, curated from over 230 LA restaurants tracked by Forks.LA. Top picks: Bub and Grandma's, Kitchen Mouse, Highly Likely.
Highland Park's restaurant scene is defined by independent passion projects, diverse cuisines, and some of the city's best value dining.
Highland Park's bakery that feeds half the restaurants in LA — naturally leavened sourdough, brisket sandwiches, and bread culture done right
Must-try: Brisket sandwich, Sourdough baguette, Smash burger (weekends)
📍 3507 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Highland Park's plant-forward cafe where vegetarian and vegan cooking is so good it needs no apology
Must-try: Breakfast bowl, Vegan waffles, Turmeric latte
📍 5904 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Highland Park's all-day natural wine and coffee hangout — the neighborhood cafe that became a destination without trying to become one
Must-try: Seasonal grain bowl, Natural wine by the glass, Pastry of the day
📍 5247 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Highland Park's vegan-forward smash burger spot serving grass-fed beef and no-seed-oil fries to a loyal neighborhood following
Must-try: Classic smash cheeseburger, Impossible burger (vegan), Breakfast burrito (weekend)
📍 5260 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Bub and Grandma's is the top pick — consistently excellent food, a great atmosphere, and the kind of place locals recommend without hesitation.
Yes — Highland Park has 4 strong american options ranging from casual neighborhood spots to destination-worthy restaurants. Bub and Grandma's, Kitchen Mouse, Highly Likely are the standouts.
For the top spots, yes — book 3–5 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable, especially for weekend evenings. Bub and Grandma's is more walk-in friendly if you prefer to be spontaneous.