Things to Do in City Center, Los Angeles A mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, with the Americana at Brand and Glendale Galleria nearby. The area is safe and walkable, featuring parks and cultural attractions like the Museum of Neon Art and the Alex Theatre.
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Glendale Galleria ★ 4.5 · 17.7k
Contemporary shopping mall offers trendy retail shops & restaurants, plus the flagship Apple store.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM
World Market ★ 4.4 · 391
Retail chain featuring an eclectic array of imported housewares, furniture, decor & specialty foods.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 8 PM
Sat 9 AM – 8 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM Where to eat & drink in City Center
Porto's Bakery and Cafe ★ 4.7 · 19.7k· $10–20
Cuban bakery serving favorites like cheese rolls, potato balls & cakes in a lively space.
Every day 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Regent Coffee Roasters and Brew Bar ★ 4.7 · 383· $1–10
Hip hangout for craft coffee drinks using house-roasted beans, plus brewing gear & retail beans.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Urartu Coffee ★ 4.7 · 301· $10–20
Mom-&-pop coffee shop with a laid-back atmosphere offering light fare & outdoor seating.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun 9 AM – 4 PM
Raffi's Place ★ 4.5 · 6.6k· $20–60
White-tablecloth spot serving Persian and Middle Eastern eats, known for their kebabs and a landscaped patio.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Love You Latte ★ 4.6 · 2.0k· $20–30
Mon 9:30 AM – 1 PM
Tue–Fri 9 AM – 3 PM
Sat 9 AM – 3 PM
Sun 9 AM – 3 PM
Zhengyalov Hatz - Glendale ★ 4.7 · 637· $10–20
Herbaceous, folded & filled pita baked on site and washed down with elegant pots of tea.
Every day 10 AM – 8 PM
Bacari GDL ★ 4.5 · 1.1k· $20–70
Venetian-inspired bar for small sharable plates, pastas, pizza & wines by the glass & bottle.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
RollCafé ★ 4.9 · 151· $$
A cafe known for its creamy ice cream, fresh crepes, crepe rolls, sundaes, and milkshakes, often made with fresh fruit.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 8 PM
Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Tavern on Brand ★ 4.3 · 728· $20–30
Comfortable brick-walled tavern with traditional American bar grub, beers on tap & cocktails.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 1 AM
Fri 11:30 AM – 2 AM
Sat 11:30 AM – 2 AM
Sun 11:30 AM – 1 AM
Carousel Restaurant Glendale ★ 4.5 · 1.7k· $20–60
Heaping meze platters & other Middle Eastern fare are the draw at this casual, family-run stalwart.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Greek Bistro ★ 4.7 · 285· $20–70
Every day 12 PM – 10 PM Planning time in City Center?
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1 Porto's Bakery and Cafe 2 Glendale Galleria 3 World Market 4 Regent Coffee Roasters and Brew Bar 5 Urartu Coffee 6 Raffi's Place 7 Love You Latte 8 Zhengyalov Hatz - Glendale 9 Bacari GDL 10 RollCafé Other areas in Los Angeles Ready to plan City Center? Turn these City Center picks into a day-by-day Los Angeles plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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