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A mix of trendy cafes, Asian restaurants, and dessert shops along Sawtelle Boulevard, reflecting its Japanese-American roots. The area is pedestrian-friendly, with parks nearby and easy access to grocery stores like Trader Joe's and Ralphs.

A mix of trendy cafes, Asian restaurants, and dessert shops along Sawtelle Boulevard, reflecting its Japanese-American roots. The area is pedestrian-friendly, with parks nearby and easy access to grocery stores like Trader Joe's and Ralphs.

  • KojimaKojimaJapanese
  • Mori NozomiMori NozomiJapanese
  • Artelice PâtisserieArtelice PâtisserieChocolate Shop
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Sawtelle

  • Artelice Pâtisserie in Sawtelle, Los Angeles

    Artelice Pâtisserie

    ★ 4.8 · 685
    Chocolate Shop· $

    A modern French pastry shop in Los Angeles, California, known for handcrafted pastries, macarons, and baked goods made with high-quality ingredients.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Record Surplus in Sawtelle, Los Angeles

    Record Surplus

    ★ 4.6 · 580
    Record Store

    Longtime music store specializing in buying & selling used records, CDs, books, DVDs & memorabilia.

    Every day
    11:30 AM – 7 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • West LA Farmers Market in Sawtelle, Los Angeles

    West LA Farmers Market

    ★ 4.6 · 116
    Market

    Weekly farmers' market offering seasonal produce, artisan foods & gifts, plus occasional live music.

    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    9 AM – 2 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Sawtelle

  • Kojima in Sawtelle, Los Angeles

    Kojima

    Michelin ★
    Japanese· $$$$

    KOJIMA is truly a hidden gem, poised on the second story of a Sawtelle strip mall.

    Website ↗
  • Mori Nozomi in Sawtelle, Los Angeles

    Mori Nozomi

    Michelin ★
    Japanese· $$$$

    A note of elegant simplicity pervades the experience at this minimalist eight-seat counter, overseen by Chef Nozomi Mori and her streamlined, adroitly hospitable team.

    Website ↗
  • Tiny's Hi-Dive in Sawtelle, Los Angeles

    Tiny's Hi-Dive

    ★ 4.7 · 269
    Bar· $10–20
    Every day
    11:30 AM – 2 AM
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  • Teddy's Cafe in Sawtelle, Los Angeles

    Teddy's Cafe

    ★ 4.6 · 1.4k
    Diner· $10–20
    Mon–Fri
    5:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    5:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    6 AM – 9 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • The Rosegold Saloon in Sawtelle, Los Angeles

    The Rosegold Saloon

    ★ 4.8 · 111
    Bar· $30–40
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Wed–Thu
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Cafe Belen in Sawtelle, Los Angeles

    Cafe Belen

    ★ 4.7 · 244
    Café & Bakery· $20–30
    Every day
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗

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Map of Sawtelle with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Kojima
  2. 2Mori Nozomi
  3. 3Artelice Pâtisserie
  4. 4Record Surplus
  5. 5Tiny's Hi-Dive
  6. 6Teddy's Cafe
  7. 7The Rosegold Saloon
  8. 8Cafe Belen
  9. 9West LA Farmers Market

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