This little gourmet salad and sandwich shop--opened by Season 5 "Top Chef" contestant Alex Eusebio--has a clean, breezy East Coast feel. Rustic wooden chairs and white tables line the walls, the counter where customers place orders is stocked with side salads and decorated with bright farmers market sunflowers, and little vases of yellow flowers sit on every table. The menu of salads and sandwiches is marked by sweet and savory choices and changes seasonally. The establishment is clean and the shop has great coffee and baked goods.
Republic of Pie is a bakery offering artisan pies and a wide selection of coffee. This establishment provides both sweet and savory pies, including cherry, apple, chocolate-pecan-caramel, shepherd's pie, chicken pot pie and others. It is located at the North Hollywood stop on the Metro Red Line.
European Sweets is a wholesale bakery company located in North Hollywood. It makes two types of walnut cookies. This business is open during normal business hours and is a cash-only company. For further details, please contact European Sweets directly.
Le Bon Patissier occupies a storefront space in a strip shopping center, just to the left of the 99 Cents Only Store. The delicious scents coming from the kitchen here waft out into the parking lot. Inside, there are loaves of fresh bread adding to the pleasant smells coming from the sweets. Le Bon stocks everything from breads and buns to pastries and cakes. The large cases to the left of the entrance are full of eclairs, tarts, cakes and bars. Cold bottled beverages and fresh coffee are also available. Le Bon carries boxed chocolates, too. Seating is provided at two picnic tables out front.
Café Teramo is a bakery and espresso/coffee bar that serves homemade baked goods along with ones imported from Italy. It also carries cakes (special ones can be made for all occasions), cookies, pastries, pies, tarts, breads, ice cream, gelato and sorbet. An outdoor patio is available for patrons to stay and eat.
Katina Bakery specializes in Armenian pastries. It sells breads, sweets, and food items at reasonable rates. It also sells specialty items, such as lahmajune, cheborege and pirozhkis. It is a small bakery that welcomes many loyal customers who enjoy the hard-to-find breads and food and warm customer service. It is located in a plaza next to the 99 cent store.
This shop starts serving fresh-baked donuts and croissants at 5am every morning. Some of its more delectable delicacies include glazed donuts, chocolate bars, sprinkled doughnuts, bagels and much more. It also serves coffee, espresso and other drinks that pair well with your food. Limited parking space is available.
Perfect Donuts' corner location and designated 10-minute customer parking spaces make for a quick and easy visit at any time of the day. Inside, donuts and other sweet baked goods are the primary offerings. The coffee is kept fresh, and tea and cold beverages are also available. Cigarettes, fresh fruit and even packaged noodles are available from behind the cash register. There's a hand-scooped ice cream counter too. Small tables inside allow for air-conditioned enjoyment, and a few tables on the patio in front let customers snack and sip outside.
Magnolia Grille has been family-owned and operated for many years. It recently reopened after a hiatus, but is still a go-to spot for North Hollywood residents looking for tasty, affordable American cuisine. Come in early for great breakfast specials under $5, or try the mouth-watering banana and chocolate chip pancakes combo. Popular lunch dishes include the prime rib sandwich topped with garlic mushrooms and the hot meatloaf lunch. And be sure to walk out with fresh-baked New York-style cheesecake or any number of pies from their bakery. Kids eat free Tuesday nights.
