The Trails

I've been in LA for 45 years, and never been here. Seriously, you need to go here, and get away from the city. Get a new perspective.

Currently on holiday in LA. I did the hike on Tuesday and today and this place is lovely, the service is lovely, the area is stunning to get a bite to eat. I recommend the strawberry lemonade, it’s so good. We tried the cheese melt and chocolate chip cookie today, and it was delicious! Go ahead and do the hike, stunning views and enjoy this place when you’re done with your hike.

This is the best cafe for miles. The coffee and pastries are amazing, the baristas do latte art, they make their own almond milk (?!?) and its owned by the city. To say nothing of the amazing ambience, I can't get over how good a coffee shop in the middle of a city park is. Good freakin' job, y'all.

A little peaceful piece of nature surrounds you here in the middle of the city. They care about the food they serve, and you can taste it. There's something for omnivores to vegans. If you ever see their strawberry rhubarb pie, it's a must have! And if you eat too much, walk over to one of the nearby trails and work it off.

This is one of the most peaceful and beautiful spots to grab coffee or a quick bite in all of LA. Their gluten free cookies and vegan pies are particularly noteworthy. Staff has always been very helpful and friendly when I visit. Earlier this summer I had some family coming into town and, after speaking with the owner about some ideas I had to make their visit extra special, I was thrilled that he was so willing and gracious to accommodate. Everyone had a wonderful time. This cafe and the surrounding park are a must visit in Los Angeles.

Little treasure in the canyon. Loved my latte but came back to get more lavender shortbread before my 2 hr drive. AMAZING! I would love the recipe!

Nice spot but a really long line and service is not at a rushed pace. The staff is really nice and friendly and don't rush you through the ordering process. We had a snake dog, egg in the pocket, avocado sandwich and the peach blueberry pie. Egg in the pocket was the best tasting thing we got. Snake dog is just a sausage dog wrapped in a puff pastry. The bread for the avocado sandwich was fresh but the filling was missing something. The pie was healthy tasting and didn't seem like they added much extra sugar. Definitely a cute spot but I probably wouldn't be a regular here.

As a hardcore fan of the classic PB&J, I must admit that I really enjoyed my sandwich. Especially when I was able to sit outdoors on a summers day, surrounded by nature.The bread is soft and thick and the slices are covered in a generous spread of house-made peanut butter, which contains peanuts, cashews and almonds. The strawberry jam, that's locally made, is very fresh, rich in flavor and absolutely delicious. Yes, the classic sandwich will taste as pure and rich as the nature you're surrounded byTip: If you feel like spoiling yourself, order some kettle chips with your PB&J. The salty flavor from the chips, will make you appreciate the sandwich so much more.
The basket the sandwich came in was wet on the bottom, and this is also the only remark I have for the business... no one likes a wet basket.

This is our early Sunday morning go-to spot. It's great to grab a coffee, and some delicious baked goods and then wander around the park. My three year old loves to play on the stumps and hay bales.

Their quiche is always perfectly silky smooth and full of flavor. The scones are great. The pie is amazing! The avocado sandwiches are a favorite.

Go early to beat the crowds and get the best menu selection before they sell out.

What a cute place to grab a cup of coffee and eat some snacks. We came here right after went to Griffith observatory. It is about 10 minutes drive from the Griffith observatory. This place is very cozy. They serve vegan food as well. The coffee is stumptom organic coffee. Love it, especially their cold brew was great. They also provide house-made almond milk. How do they make almond milk for daily supply, I don't know. But I do know it tastes good. We had granolas with almond milk. Very healthy and light. The granola contains raisins and some kind of berries that has ginger flavor in it. I like it.
The vegan avocado bowl was good but a little bit on the pricey end after you take off the bread, the cheese, the mayo. You only left 4 pieces of tomato's, a bed of sprouts, and two scoops of avocados with soy bacon as a topping. It still tastes pretty good, but certainly not filling.

The seating area is very cozy and decorated with string light. It looks much cuter when it gets dark. There is a park across the street which is good for kids. There is also a hiking trail where you can hike all the way to Griffith observatory. The hiking trail is pretty shady with all the trees on the sides. It's much pleasant than walking on the driving path up to observatory. I'll definitely take my family and friends here.