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University Park in Los Angeles

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A residential area that developed alongside the University of Southern California. It contains the North University Park Historic District and the Menlo Avenue–West Twenty-ninth Street Historic District.

A residential area that developed alongside the University of Southern California. It contains the North University Park Historic District and the Menlo Avenue–West Twenty-ninth Street Historic District.

  • Jacks N JoeBreakfast
  • Insomnia CookiesChocolate Shop
  • Tirebiter BreweryBrewery
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Top things to do in University Park

  • Insomnia Cookies in University Park, Los Angeles

    Insomnia Cookies

    ★ 4.6 · 1.4k
    Chocolate Shop

    Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.

    Mon–Wed
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
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Where to eat & drink in University Park

  • Jacks N Joe in University Park, Los Angeles

    Jacks N Joe

    ★ 4.5 · 1.7k
    Breakfast· $10–20

    Popular eatery serves breakfast all day, including plenty of pancakes, in a bright, airy setting.

    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 1:30 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2:30 PM
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  • Tirebiter Brewery in University Park, Los Angeles

    Tirebiter Brewery

    ★ 4.8 · 120
    Brewery

    A Los Angeles brewery offering house-brewed beer, guest taps, wine, and sangria, alongside food and live music in a venue with indoor and outdoor seating.

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  • La Barca Restaurant in University Park, Los Angeles

    La Barca Restaurant

    ★ 4.4 · 3.0k
    Mexican· $20–30

    USC students pack this bright eatery for hearty plates of Mexican standards & generous margaritas.

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  • Ono Hawaiian BBQ in University Park, Los Angeles

    Ono Hawaiian BBQ

    ★ 4.4 · 2.5k
    Hawaiian· $10–20

    Plate lunches served with rice & macaroni salad are the mainstays of this Hawaiian-inspired chain.

    Every day
    10 AM – 12 AM
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  • Cup O' Joy in University Park, Los Angeles

    Cup O' Joy

    ★ 4.5 · 431
    Café & Bakery· $10–20
    Every day
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
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  • El Huero in University Park, Los Angeles

    El Huero

    ★ 4.3 · 4.4k
    Mexican· $10–20

    Walk-up stand offering standard Mexican plates & burgers, plus a drive-thru window.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
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  • Qin West Noodle in University Park, Los Angeles

    Qin West Noodle

    ★ 4.6 · 594
    Chinese Noodles· $10–20

    A restaurant offering authentic Chinese cuisine, known for its noodles and available for pickup or delivery.

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Map of University Park with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Jacks N Joe
  2. 2Insomnia Cookies
  3. 3Tirebiter Brewery
  4. 4La Barca Restaurant
  5. 5Ono Hawaiian BBQ
  6. 6Cup O' Joy
  7. 7El Huero
  8. 8Qin West Noodle

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