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5 Hidden Gems In LA You Wish You Knew About Sooner

From your favorite Yelper, Cosette Rinab.

Cosette Rinab

Jan 08, 2018

University of Southern California

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5 Hidden Gems In LA You Wish You Knew About Sooner

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Ever since I moved to a new city, Yelp has been my best friend. Whenever I'm in the search for a new study spot, the app makes it so easy to find trendy, hidden spots that I wouldn't find otherwise.

Through my experience yelping, here are some hidden gems in Los Angeles that I, and I know you, wish I found sooner.

1. Toastea

Conveniently located in DTLA 10 minutes from the USC campus, Toastea has everything from Nutella Toast to Strawberry Boba Tea- and everything in between. The cute cafe is well decorated, extremely clean, delicious, staffed with extremely kind people, and they play some rockin' jams- which is always important to me. If you check out their Yelp page, you might even come across my review because after all, I am the queen of Yelp.

2. Flake

I came across Flake a few years ago during a visit to Los Angeles and I was never able to eat another Acai bowl the same. The remote location and setting are ideal, but nothing else matters once you try the food. Flake may not be the best study environment but is the perfect Breakfast, Brunch, or even any meal spot. If you are going to trust anything, let it be this photo.

3. Bird's Nest Cafe

I came across this hidden gem more recently when looking for a brunch place around the USC campus to meet a friend. I was a little sketchy on the walk there but knew it was the right choice as soon as I walked in. Of course, I had to order the French Toast because of a Yelp review I was inspired by, and I made the right choice. The environment makes it perfect to meet up with a friend or even turn into a study spot.

4. Cafe Collage

After a long day on the beach, all I was looking for was a quick bite. Where did I resort? Yelp. Typical Cosette move. I settled for Cafe Collage because it was nearby and had a large menu. The environment wasn't as Instagrammable as the places I am used to (#noshame) but the food made up for it tenfold. Their smoothies and boba are delicious, but the avocado toast is really was stole my heart.

5. Shrimp Daddy

I discovered Shrimp Daddy first at Smorgasburg LA, where I indulged in their famous pineapple boat for the gram. It is on the pricier side but makes for a great Treat 'Yo Self field trip. The food is both delicious... and Instagramable AF! I mean... look at this.

5 stars from your favorite Yelp reviewer, Cosette Rinab. Enjoy!

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