Proof, Atwater Village
 
Tucked away between Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Glendale, and the Los Angeles River, this quaint hidden gem boasts a small town charm and a young, creative, and diverse population. A popular L.A. residential community located very close to Griffith Park, Atwater Village features 1920s-era bungalows, Spanish-style homes, and strong family ties. Casual gourmet eateries, corner coffee shops, stylish boutiques, and local mom-and-pop businesses abound in this trendy enclave, which tends to draw an eclectic mix of professionals, young families, artists, and hipsters.
 
The locals love…
 
Atwater Village Farmers Market
9250 Glendale Boulevard
Every Sunday (rain or shine!) from 10 am to 2 pm in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, the Atwater Village Farmers Market springs to life. With a wonderful selection of fresh food, this market is beloved by the locals for its seasonal produce, fish, eggs, fresh baked goods, gourmet food items, coffee, and flowers. It’s also significantly less crowded and overwhelming than the larger Hollywood farmers market, making it the ideal spot to spend a leisurely Sunday morning.
 
Restaurants and Coffee Shops
 
All’ Acqua
3280 Glendale Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90039
With a name that means “Atwater” in Italian, All’ Acqua is a rustic-luxe Italian restaurant from the team that brought Barbrix to Silver Lake. With a lively, bustling vibe, the well-designed space features a large open kitchen, a full bar with delicious cocktails, and a wood-burning oven perpetually baking delicious Neapolitan pies. Their crowd-pleasing menu and refined list of Italian and Californian wines feature something for everyone, but the Sunday brunch, pizza, and short rib and porcini pasta cannot be missed!
 
Canelé
3219 Glendale Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90039
This homey, farm-to-table neighborhood bistro serves Atwater Village locals fresh, seasonal dishes with a quirky charm. The minimalist interior features a large communal table, along with a warm and inviting vibe. It’s known as a great spot for lunch, dinner, and especially Sunday brunch – when you can always expect a line for their famous shrimp and cheddar grits.
 
Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90039
This small and unassuming bakery has an incredibly loyal following of Atwater Village locals – so much so that there’s almost always a line out the door. It’s where residents go each morning for a rich cup of coffee and buttery croissant, and each afternoon for one of the bakery’s famous sandwiches with prosciutto, salami, roasted eggplant, and more. But a word to the wise: everything sells out quickly, so get here early!