Atwater Village
Atwater Village Quick Facts
- Where it is: Northeast Los Angeles on the east bank of the LA River, with Glendale to the north and east, Los Feliz and Silver Lake across the river, and Glassell Park to the south. Inside the City of LA.
- ZIP code: 90039, shared with the north side of Silver Lake.
- Getting Downtown: 10 to 15 minutes by car on the 5 or the 2.
- What homes cost: Median sale $1,365,000 over the last twelve months. The typical sale was a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,422 square foot house. 23 homes for sale right now.
- Is it safe: Yes. A flat, walkable grid of bungalows with one main street. Car break-ins along Glendale Boulevard are most of what gets reported. Full answer below.
- The one thing to know: It is the only Eastside neighborhood that is flat, gridded and walkable to its own main street, and buyers pay for that even though the houses are small.
Atwater Village Market Data: October 2026
What actually happened in Atwater Village over the last twelve months, straight from the MLS.
| Median sale price | $1,365,000 |
| Median days on market | 14 days |
| Homes sold in the past 12 months | 94 |
| The typical home that sold | 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,422 sq ft |
| Homes for sale right now | 23 active, 30 with pending |
| Median asking price right now | $969,000 |
| Enough homes for sale to last | 2.9 months |
| Change from a year ago | Up 1.3%, on 21% more sales |
How fast do homes sell in Atwater Village?
Of the 94 homes that sold, 63 of them, about 67%, were in escrow within thirty days, and those closed at 107.7% of asking price. The homes that took thirty-one to sixty days closed at 99.3%.
That is a gap of 8.4 percentage points. On a median asking price of $1,387,500, it is roughly $117,000.
Still gaining, on both price and volume, in a month when most of this set stopped.
Is the Atwater Village market going up or down?
Up, but the gain is smaller than it looked a month ago. The median sale price rose 1.3%, from $1,347,500 to $1,365,000. Volume is the better story: sales climbed from 78 to 94, an increase of about 21%, one of only three markets in this set adding transactions.
How many homes are for sale in Atwater Village right now?
Twenty-three homes are on the market, 30 counting the ones already in escrow, which is about 2.9 months of supply. They are asking a median of $969,000, though what is listed right now skews smaller than what has been selling. What is still sitting has been listed a median of 42 days, against 14 days for what sells.
Source: The MLS/CLAW, Area 1025 (Atwater). Closed sales October 1, 2025 through October 1, 2026, 94 sales. Active and pending inventory as of October 1, 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Compiled by Glenn Shelhamer, The Shelhamer Real Estate Group, CalDRE #01950995.
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Welcome to Atwater Village, California
Atwater Village is an extremely diverse, comfortable neighborhood in northeast Los Angeles. It maintains a more mature neighborhood that focuses on family values and farmers’ markets, balancing a variety of palettes of local flavors, vintage threads, and modern accents. Quieter than its more trendy Eastside of Los Angeles neighborhoods, Atwater Village truly has a close village feel and individuals are just as warm and welcoming.
Atwater Village is located between the Los Angeles River to the west and the City of Glendale to the north and east. In addition, the neighborhood shares borders with the neighborhoods of Silver Lake to the south, Elysian Valley to the southeast, Glassell Park to the northeast, and Los Feliz and Griffith Park across the river to the west. Much of Atwater lies in the old river flood plain, which resulted in deep, fertile soil that local gardeners enjoy today.
Atwater Village is located between the Los Angeles River to the west and the City of Glendale to the north and east. In addition, the neighborhood shares borders with the neighborhoods of Silver Lake to the south, Elysian Valley to the southeast, Glassell Park to the northeast, and Los Feliz and Griffith Park across the river to the west. Much of Atwater lies in the old river flood plain, which resulted in deep, fertile soil that local gardeners enjoy today.
Principal thoroughfares include Fletcher Drive, Los Feliz, and Glendale Boulevards. The Golden State and Glendale Freeways run along the district’s western and southeastern borders, respectively.
Principal thoroughfares include Fletcher Drive, Los Feliz, and Glendale Boulevards. The Golden State and Glendale Freeways run along the district’s western and southeastern borders, respectively.
What is now Atwater Village began originally as a part of Rancho San Rafael, which covered much of what is now Glendale and northeastern Los Angeles. In 1868, W.C.B. Richardson purchased a portion of the rancho and renamed it Rancho Santa Eulalia.
In 1902 this land was eventually subdivided and with some subdivisions offered for sale to prospective homebuilders. The subdivision that stretched from the Southern Pacific tracks to the Los Angeles River was eventually named Atwater Tract for its proximity to the river – “at-water”. The area would later be known as “Atwater” with the word “Village” added in 1996.
Others say the district was named Atwater to honor Harriet Atwater Paramore, a pioneer resident. One of the earliest tracts offered for sale in Atwater Village, this advertisement from the November 17, 1912, Los Angeles Times states that the formal opening for the Atwater tract was on Sunday, November 24. The advertisement touts the convenience of being only 15 minutes from Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. It also states, ‘Ideal location, fine soil on a high dry mesa, with an ever-changing vista of beautiful mountains…simply ideal.”
What is now Atwater Village began originally as a part of Rancho San Rafael, which covered much of what is now Glendale and northeastern Los Angeles. In 1868, W.C.B. Richardson purchased a portion of the rancho and renamed it Rancho Santa Eulalia.
In 1902 this land was eventually subdivided and with some subdivisions offered for sale to prospective homebuilders. The subdivision that stretched from the Southern Pacific tracks to the Los Angeles River was eventually named Atwater Tract for its proximity to the river – “at-water”. The area would later be known as “Atwater” with the word “Village” added in 1996.
Others say the district was named Atwater to honor Harriet Atwater Paramore, a pioneer resident. One of the earliest tracts offered for sale in Atwater Village, this advertisement from the November 17, 1912, Los Angeles Times states that the formal opening for the Atwater tract was on Sunday, November 24. The advertisement touts the convenience of being only 15 minutes from Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. It also states, ‘Ideal location, fine soil on a high dry mesa, with an ever-changing vista of beautiful mountains…simply ideal.”
Is Atwater Village Safe?
The short answer
Atwater Village is a quiet, flat residential grid with one commercial street running through it. What gets reported is property crime, and it sits on and just off Glendale Boulevard. The side streets are small bungalows with porches, neighbors who walk their dogs, and not much else going on after dark.
What actually happens
Car break-ins on the streets off Glendale Boulevard when the restaurants are full. Package theft on the porches, which is the cost of a neighborhood where every house has one. Catalytic converter theft comes in waves like everywhere else on the Eastside. A camera at the door and nothing visible in the car covers most of it.
It changes block by block
Glendale Boulevard is busy, lit and commercial from Los Feliz Boulevard down to Fletcher, and that is where the reports cluster. Fletcher Drive and San Fernando Road on the south edge are industrial and empty at night. The residential blocks between the river and the railroad are the quiet part, and the streets along the river path are busy with runners and cyclists in the morning and empty after dark.
Check it yourself
Atwater Village is covered by LAPD’s Northeast Community Police Station, 3353 San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065, 323-561-3211. Northeast covers about 29 square miles and roughly 250,000 residents across a dozen neighborhoods, so the division total blends places that have nothing to do with each other. Ask the station for the reporting districts that match the block you are looking at, or pull them from LAPD’s open data portal.
ITS ALL ABOUT LOCATION
Atwater Village Real Estate
Typical neighborhood boundaries are the Ventura Freeway on the north, San Fernando Road on the east, and the Los Angeles River on the south and west. Aspects of Forest Lawn Cemetery and the Glendale Fwy are also included. Atwater Village is flat and exceedingly bicycle-friendly.
In subsequent decades, residents began to settle in the area. Many new residents were newly prosperous workers, including many working at the nearby DWP substation. Spanish-style houses and bungalows were built in the 1920s to 1940s, many of which retain their original details. Growth was aided by the construction of a line of the Pacific Electric Railway with its distinctive “red cars”, which ran down Glendale Boulevard.
All, however, were within the American dream home of comfort, attractive, affordable, single-family, detached housing for working and middle-class Americans. In today’s day and age, the scale of Atwater Village Real Estate remains quaint and mostly single-story with bungalows mixed in with more modern redos. Residents take pride in their manicured lawns.
Atwater Village Community
Atwater Village is a vibrant community in every aspect. This community continues to attract new homeowners and renters alike while keeping residents who have lived here for generations. Atwater is one of the most ethnically and economically diverse communities in Los Angeles County; our village is a place where artists, young professionals, and working-class folk live side by side. Atwater property values remain relatively high with a low vacancy rate for both commercial and residential properties and the crime rate is one of the lowest in the area.
The entire North and Southwest portion of Atwater Village runs along the Los Angeles River, and the aesthetics of the community align in appreciation with the natural and natural elements found in the water source. The heart of the village is a quarter-mile stretch that runs along Glendale Boulevard. This is where residents come together for the annual street festival, the weekly farmers market, and an assortment of other art and music sidewalk events. Additionally, you’ll also find hipsters perusing the vinyl selection at Jackknife Records and couples with strollers enjoying an afternoon coffee at Al Fresco.
Atwater Village is also a self-sustained community. They enjoy the use of their own post office, library, first-rate public and private schools, numerous religious institutions, and even an equestrian district—unique in the City of Los Angeles. They have a robust and diverse business community that serves the village residents, providing a wide range of goods, services, and jobs.
River Ridge Club - 3919-1/2 Rigali Ave
The River Ridge Club is a one-acre sanctuary located in Atwater Village on the east bank of the rapidly changing Los Angeles River. We are just north of downtown Los Angeles, and directly connected to the 4400-acre Griffith Park and LA River Bikeway via the North Atwater Equine/Bike Bridge located out our back door. While still in the planning stage, we anticipate adding a modern clubhouse, bike, and kayak barn, pool, exercise room, lockers, and a lounge to our existing stables and creative workspace. Here you will be able to interact with like-minded members, have access to the latest gear, and plan trips and begin outings right from the property.
Friends of Atwater Village
Friends of Atwater Village (FAV) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization working to preserve and improve the neighborhood of #AtwaterVillage
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Councils are the closest form of government to the people. They are advisory bodies, who advocate for their communities with City Hall on important issues like development, homelessness, and emergency preparedness.
Neighborhood Councils are part of the Los Angeles City government and have annual budgets funded by taxpayer dollars. Neighborhood Council board members are City officials who are elected by the members of their local communities, but they donate their time as volunteers. The Neighborhood Council system was established in 1999 as a way of ensuring that the City government remains responsive to the different needs and lifestyles of Los Angeles’ rich variety of communities. There are currently 99 Neighborhood Councils in Los Angeles, each serving about 40,000 people.
Who are the Atwater Village “Stakeholders”?
Stakeholders are defined in the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council Bylaws. Stakeholders include individuals who: Live, work, or own real property within the boundaries of the neighborhood council; or a Community Interest Stakeholder, defined as an individual who is a member of or participates in a Community Organization* within the boundaries of the neighborhood council.
*A “Community Organization” is an entity that has continuously maintained a physical street address within the boundaries of the neighborhood council for not less than one year, and that performs ongoing and verifiable activities and operations that confer some benefit on the community within the boundaries of the neighborhood council. A for-profit entity shall not qualify as a Community Organization. Examples of Community Organizations may include Chambers of Commerce, houses of worship or other faith-based organizations, educational institutions, or non-profit organizations.
Stakeholders shall include the following in this Council area:
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Property owners
- Business owners
- Employees of businesses
- Cultural institutions and their members
- Religious institutions and their members
- Service or community nonprofit organizations and their members
- Schools and their students
- Parks and recreation
Schools in and around Atwater Village from GreatSchools.org
- Atwater Avenue Elementary School
- Glenfeliz Boulevard Elementary School
- Washington Irving Middle School
- John Marshall High School
- National Catholic Educational Association operates Holy Trinity School.
Atwater Village Public Library – 3379 Glendale Boulevard
The history of The Atwater Village Public Library began five years before the branch opened in the community. In September 1922, the Atwater Avenue School opened on the corner of Atwater Avenue and Gracia Street. At the request of the Atwater Avenue School’s Parent Teacher Association, the Los Angeles Public Library opened the Atwater Station in 1923. This book depository was housed on the Atwater Avenue School’s campus in a small wooden station house. The station’s collection quickly grew, so the Atwater school provided new shelving and a school bungalow to use. By 1925, the Atwater station had become a fixture in the Atwater community. The station circulated nearly a thousand books a month during just the two days a week it was open, and in February of 1925, a paid custodian was added to maintain the collection.
Atwater Village Public Library History HERE
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Atwater Village Art and Shopping
The main thoroughfares of Atwater Village are also the central commercial corridors, Glendale, and Los Feliz Boulevards. Glendale Boulevard is where you’ll discover local vendors and coffee shops, foodie spots, and yoga studios. A mini-scale pedestrian-centric corridor, the stretch is dense with shops to keep you busy the entire day through.
The stretch is as eclectic as the individuals…go over to Velvet Threads for one-of-a-kind vintage, Pampered Birds for exotic sights, Grain for home furnishings, or 55 Wine Degree for a bottle of reserve cabernet – now we’re talking!
The southern end of Los Feliz Boulevard carries over the sense of a small-town village with coffee shops, bakeries, and local eateries.
deKor - 3183 Glendale Blvd
Swedish-born interior and landscape designer Isabelle Dahlin is the founder of Isabelle Dahlin Design, a full-service design studio; and deKor, a lifestyle and home interiors boutique with locations in Los Angeles, Ojai, and New York City. deKor is a full-service interior and landscape design firm as well and their boutiques boast an eclectic mix of vintage furniture, fabrics, accessories, and custom home furnishings.
Dahlin first moved to the States to attend the Otis School of Art and Design and the New School of Design at Parsons. On moving to the West Coast, she assisted a leading Angeles interior designer before launching her interiors and landscaping studio. In 2011 she opened the first deKor location in Echo Park, showcasing her unique design aesthetic that mixes old-world Scandinavian elegance with airy, laid-back Californian style.
“My design style is very much based on the Swedish philosophy of ‘lagom’ – a word that can be translated as ‘just the right amount’, ‘in balance’, or ‘perfect-simple’.” deKor has been named among the 40 best home decor stores in America by Architectural Digest. Dahlin’s work has been featured in Martha Stewart Living, Domaine, Architectural Digest, Sunset Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, and Apartment Therapy.
“I believe home environment is a huge component in your well-being. Your surroundings should give you a sense of comfort and warmth while expressing a personal sense of style. Happy people contribute more to their communities and help make a better world. My whimsical assortment of Swedish-American interior furnishings is hand-picked and curated with a sense of happiness and eclectic style in mind. I aim to use sustainable materials in each piece we build because that makes for a happier planet.” – Isabelle Dahlin, founder/curator of deKor
Wine & Eggs- 3129 1/2 Glendale Blvd
Opening in 2021 they are the neighborhood shop the neighborhood had been waiting for! Natural and organic wine: check. Spirits, beer, and beverages: also check.
Organic farmers market produce, fresh Bub and Grandma’s bread, snacks, and provisions: yes they’ve got all that and every single thing is fantastic. They’ve even got cookbooks, homewares, and fresh flowers. In other words: wine, eggs, and everything in between.
The Social Type - 3197 Glendale Blvd
The Social Type was founded by paper and design enthusiasts Allison Brennan & Jessica Tree. They first launched their line of foil-pressed greeting cards in 2010, and have since expanded into other paper goods and their popular matchboxes.
They opened the shop in December of 2016 as an extension of their wholesale brand. Located in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, they specialize in greeting cards, boxed stationery, desktops, and pens & pencils. They also stock party goods such as unique tableware, candles, coasters, and barware.
They offer gift-wrapping services and have a beautiful selection of wraps and ribbons. Shop their collection of paper goods, and a curated selection of Allison & Jessica’s favorite finds from around the world. In the impersonal world of social media and gadgets, they welcome handwritten correspondence and connecting personally. Opening their store was a perfect way to share their passion with the city they love. The Social Type products are sold at stores & boutiques globally.
Atwater Village Farmers' Market - 3250 Glendale Boulevard
Launched in June 2005, SEE-LA’s Atwater Village Farmers’ Market continues to thrive. The market is located at 3528 Larga Ave in Public Parking Lot 646, the market is open every Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm. Free parking in the Wells Fargo parking lot on Larga or along Glendale Blvd.
The Atwater Village Farmers’ Market hosts more than two dozen of Southern California’s highest quality local farms including Givens, Sunrise Organic, and Kenter Canyon Farms – with their wide variety of organic herbs and lettuces. Local food vendors offer a wide range of breads, and specialty food items like salsa, hummus, tamales, and more. The market is a family-friendly affair with local musicians offering live entertainment.
ATX Arts and Innovation Complex - 3245 Casitas Avenue Atwater Village, Los Angeles
Spanning six industrial buildings across two city blocks Atwater Crossing houses an array of creative offices and studios, artisanal manufacturing facilities, locations for photography and film shoots, theaters showcasing original productions, and the famous Momed restaurant. Public programs, events, and workshops feed the evolving culture and community of ATX.
In addition to providing new walking-distance amenities for our Atwater Village neighbors, Atwater Crossing is always interested in helping connect local youth with apprenticeships in creative industries, providing affordable space for non-profit organizations and start-ups, and building a community of forward-thinking Angelinos. Sign up for our newsletter for updates and drop us a line any time – hello@atwatercrossing.com
ATX HOMES - 3268 Casitas Ave Los Angeles, CA 90039
Just across the street from the creative office buildings are the Atwater Crossing Homes - 27 single-family architectural homes. The Atwater Crossing luxury architectural single-family homes are a vertically integrated urban oasis tucked away from the bustle of Glendale Blvd, but close to the restaurants, markets, nightlife, and amenities that make Atwater Village, Silverlake, Highland Park, and DTLA such sought-after places to call home. Made of three simple and enduring materials -- concrete, steel, and glass -- these Homes have soaring open spaces with cantilevered floors, spectacular uses of the roof, and a bright and open living and working environment.
Located adjacent to the Atwater Crossing creative campus, residents of the Homes can enjoy fine coffee and meals at Momed Atwater across the street seven days a week, as well as live theater, dance, and yoga classes, all in a neighborhood setting home to scores of talented creative professionals.
ABOUT THE HOMES
The front door entry area contains a flexspace that can be used as a home office, bedroom, or den with a fully retractable glass wall that opens to the ground-level patio creating a true indoor/outdoor space that also connects to a two-car garage.
The second floor contains the public spaces of the home. The living room, kitchen, and dining room are open-plan with high ceilings and large expanses to allow casual gatherings free of obstructing walls. The living room is raised and has fully retractable glass walls allowing sweeping views as well as natural air and light to permeate the living space.
The third floor contains the private spaces of the home, in two or three-bedroom variations. The home is capped off with a walkable roof, an outdoor fourth floor with an outdoor kitchen, a private bathroom, enough room for sunbathing, herb gardens, and a Jacuzzi, taking advantage of the wonderful Southern California climate while providing breathtaking views of Los Angeles.
“Good art makes you think but great art makes you do.” Corie Mattie
Completed in the hot heat of July 2023 the Kirk Gibson mural depicting his iconic 1998 World Series walk-off home run that inspired a legendary call from the late Vin Scully Atwater Village is as powerful as the initial famous sports moment. The mural is a collaboration between street artist and muralist Corie ‘LA Hope Dealer’ Mattie and the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s. Gibson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2015 and has been an advocate for awareness since announcing his battle with the disease. The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s is a non-profit that aims to spread awareness and help those dealing with the disease.
The new mural sits at the corner of Glendale Boulevard and Madera Avenue on the side of Bill’s Liquor Store. Titled “The Impossible Can Happen,” the mural’s name is an homage to Vin Scully’s call in Game 1 of the 1998 World Series. Gibson’s walk-off homer would win the Dodgers their first game of the series. They defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-1 to become the World Series champions. The artist was quoted as saying; “It’s like what he did in 1998 was almost impossible and he managed to conquer that, and so it’s like taking on this illness with the same mindset. I think you could apply that to anything you’re dealing with in life, and I hope that’s the message people take away from it.”
Based in Los Angeles, Mattie has several of her murals across the city. She describes her style as pop street art and her work can be usually spotted having a bold yellow background that features black and white imagery. For this mural, Mattie used a large blue backdrop featuring imagery of Gibson batting and celebrating as he ran around the bases after his walk-off homer. The 648-square-foot mural features a scannable QR code that will take users to learn more about Parkinson’s disease as well as donate to research efforts for a cure.
Around 1990 the Beastie Boys set up a recording studio on the second floor of 3218-3222 Glendale Blvd and recorded their third album and parts of their fourth and fifth. The studio at the corner of Glendale Boulevard and Larga Avenue is still active with the same kind of buzz. Michael “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “MCA” Yauch, and Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz found themselves a no-name studio, to save on all of the excessive expense from hourly rates studios traditionally charge in the words of G-Son, a company that now occupies the space.
The Beasties set up recording equipment as well as a clubhouse environment for themselves that they built out which included a skate ramp and half a basketball court. They recorded “Check Your Head” utilizing the metal staircase in the back alley in the video for “Pass the Mic.”
The G-Son studio became the Beastie Boys’ base of operations for most of the 90s, housing not only their recording studio but, before long, the group’s record label and magazine enterprises.
G-Son is also where they started recording with Mark Ramos Nishita, aka Money Mark, the group’s insanely talented long-term keyboardist, adept at “the Wurlitzer, the organ, the Moog, and the clavinet”.
The Beasties would also regularly eat at a cheap Italian place across the street from the studio, according to Flood Magazine. The eatery was called Nonni, now the location of Hail Mary Pizza. The boys also apparently went to Netty’s take-out at 1700 Silver Lake Blvd. (now the site of Yakuza Sushi) because the band did a throwaway song called “Netty’s Girl” about a woman who worked there, Drucker said. It featured perfectly dreadful vocals from Diamond, a musical core from “Hey There, Lonely Girl,” and a video filmed partly on Echo Park Lake. The group also recorded tracks there for two more albums — “Ill Communication” and “Hello Nasty.” G-SON now uses the former studio area as an art space for events, classes, exhibits, and so on, according to its managing director Sara Silkin. But there is a recording studio — run by another company — where the Beasties used to have their offices, Silkin said. And the building has a memorial mural of Yauch’s face looking out onto Larga Avenue.
Atwater Village Eateries & Nightlife
More and more residents are venturing into Atwater to check out what all the buzz is about other than just buying Atwater Village Real Estate. Non-pretentious bars and neighborhood foodie gems are what you can expect in Atwater Village. Favorite local foodie spots include the Viet Noodle Bar and Canele’s Mediterranean fare. Wanna go back in time? Head over to the Tam O’Shanter which was opened in 1922 and serves a mean Whiskey Smash.
Proof Bakery- 3156 Glendale Blvd
Proof Bakery a worker-owned cooperative opened in 2010 by chef/owner Na Young Ma in Atwater Village, in a space that housed a bakery for almost as long as most locals can remember. Before they moved in, it was a Viktor Benes bakery; Benes took over from Toni’s Rollin’ Pin. Before Toni’s, it was The Dutch-American Bakery, and before that, it was the Rollin’ Pin Bake Shop. The Rollin’ Pin was the very first bakery in this space, in fact, and it opened in the early 1960s.
In 2021, Proof Bakery entered into a new era: It is now a worker cooperative owned and managed by the working employees of the bakery. Since opening the bakery in 2010, Na Young Ma’s goal has been to create an inclusive, sustainable environment for everyone who works at the bakery. For over two years, Na Young and a group of employees worked together to assess, dream up, and craft an equitable model of ownership. After much discussion and planning, the business was successfully sold and converted on August 13, 2021. They are proud to honor the lineage of Proof and work hard to continue to be a gathering spot for our neighbors for many years to come
At Proof, their Mission is to deliver seasonal creative food, using the highest quality of raw ingredients, where traditional handmade methods are an integral part of the finished product. We are committed to working as a team to care for everyone who comes through our doors and to contribute to the betterment of our local economy. Their vision is to be a responsible food business by making choices that support our team, value people, respect our environment. Our food should be delicious to nourish us, our work should be challenging to teach us and our place of work should empower us for change.
Spina Los Angeles - 3193 Glendale Boulevard
Atwater Village's Blossom, a Vietnamese restaurant that debuted in 2021 and bid farewell with its last noodle bowl on November 17, has undergone a transformation into Spina, a laid-back Italian eatery. Co-owned by Blossom's proprietor Duc Pham and chef Pablo Cruz, Spina has emerged as a new culinary venture. Notably, Pham is also associated with introducing the popular Florence sandwich shop, All’Antico Vinaio, to Los Angeles, taking over a former Blossom location.
Operating from Tuesday to Sunday for both lunch and dinner without reservations, Spina adopts a moniker with diverse Italian meanings, including a thorn, a plug, and a draft beverage. The chosen name aligns with the restaurant’s described “eclectic vibe,” according to a spokesperson.
The antipasti selection on Spina’s menu caters to a variety of tastes, featuring favorites like meatballs in tomato sauce, fried calamari, and burrata with prosciutto. For heartier options, patrons can indulge in grilled salmon, a prime ribeye steak, or a tomahawk pork chop from the diverse second dishes. Cap off the dining experience with classic Italian desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta. Complementing the culinary offerings, and fresh pasta made by local Mani In Pasta, Spina’s wine list is exclusively Italian and thoughtfully curated. With eight options available by the glass and an extensive selection by the bottle, patrons can also savor a refreshing $12 spritz.
Momed - 3245 Casitas Ave
Alex Sarkissian, the culinary mastermind behind the iconic Momed in the heart of Beverly Hills, decided to drop another culinary bomb in Atwater Village, unveiling a slick second location at the trendy Atwater Crossing development. Nestled within an industrial behemoth on La Casitas Avenue, this indoor-outdoor haven sprawls over a whopping 7,000 square feet, becoming the hottest rendezvous for both locals and jet-setters. The debut of this swanky Momed outpost marks a seismic shift in the dining landscape, with a wave of epicurean destinations popping up in the hip enclaves of Silver Lake and Highland Park. Think Highland Park Brewery inside the Hermosillo and the Greyhound, among the fresh faces. Silver Lake, too, is buzzing with culinary swagger, welcoming newcomers like Alimento, Night + Market Song, and Pine & Crane.
Sarkissian, the culinary trailblazer, is crossing his fingers for the neighborhood to not only savor the delectable offerings but also bask in the chic ambiance. He’s given a facelift to what was once the Crossing barbecue joint and, before that, the renowned ATX Kitchen. Picture a 72-seat indoor dining oasis adorned with amber-hued pendant lights, monochrome Moroccan motif tiles, and plush banquette seating. Two stylish bars, one overlooking the open courtyard, add to the allure. Step outside, and you’re greeted with an additional 80 seats on the patio, surrounded by potted olive trees. An outdoor café in front of the espresso bar, curated by True & Brave Coffee Roasters, is the perfect spot for the hip and caffeinated.
In the culinary arena, consulting chef Jeremy Strubel, the maestro behind the stoves at Public Kitchen & Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel, brings his A-game. Expect starters like ikra with charred eggplant, grilled tomato, cilantro, and lime; avocado hummus; golden beet tzatziki; and red Russian kale tabbouleh. The chicken soup, a soul-soothing blend of Israeli couscous and spinach, is a must-try. Salads boast wood-fired chicken fattoush and the chopped Med, a symphony of romaine, Chioggia beets, herbs, walnuts, dried currants, and labneh with a sprinkle of mint, dill, and parsley.
As for the main act, spiced kebabs, a lamb burger to die for, a tantalizing duck shawarma sandwich, and pide flatbreads adorned with soujuk sausage, akkawi cheese, and zaatar, or succulent shrimp with a kick of Aleppo chile, take center stage. The libations game is on point, with a wine list flaunting Southern and Eastern Mediterranean varietals available by the glass. Craft beer enthusiasts rejoice as bottles and drafts showcase liquid treasures hailing from the likes of Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. Momed Atwater Village is not just a restaurant; it’s a culinary odyssey, a journey through taste and style that defines the cutting edge of gastronomic cool.
MORIHIRO- 3133 Glendale Blvd
Michelin-starred Chef Morihiro “Mori” Onodera’s 40-year culinary career began on his family’s modest livestock, vegetable and rice farm in Fujisawa (Iwate Prefecture), Japan. Out of necessity, he learned to prepare their meals from scratch, including homemade soy sauce, tofu, and farm-grown rice. The seasonality and freshness of the ingredients available on their farm made a long-lasting imprint on his later culinary philosophy. He worked for two years in Tokyo restaurants perfecting his skills, before arriving in Los Angeles in 1992, and spent the next two decades in the seminal restaurants Matsuhisa, Katsu, and R-23 as well as Hatsuhana in New York City. He opened his celebrated namesake sushi bar in West Los Angeles which he helmed until 2011, receiving a Michelin star in 2008 and 2009.
Inspired by the Japanese artist Rosanjin, Chef Mori first introduced his handmade ceramics designed and created in the back of Mori Sushi. He also perfected and served a Japanese “koshihikari” strain of rice grown in Sacramento. That led to a new project in Uruguay growing rice they named “satsuki” to reference the spring harvest and for the next 5 years distributed it to Los Angeles restaurants.
It quickly became affectionately known in Los Angeles as “Mori’s” rice. Kome (rice), according to Chef Mori, is the most important ingredient in sushi. At Morihiro, a new rice grown in his hometown of Iwate, Japan is hand-milled daily at the restaurant as fresh milling is essential to achieving a high moisture content. Chef Mori performs quality control on his rice, measuring its moisture content and the caliber of individual grains to ensure the rice meets his high standar
Golden Road Brewery- 5410 W San Fernando Rd
Alex Sarkissian, the culinary mastermind behind the iconic Momed in the heart of Beverly Hills, decided to drop another culinary bomb in Atwater Village, unveiling a slick second location at the trendy Atwater Crossing development. Nestled within an industrial behemoth on La Casitas Avenue, this indoor-outdoor haven sprawls over a whopping 7,000 square feet, becoming the hottest rendezvous for both locals and jet-setters. The debut of this swanky Momed outpost marks a seismic shift in the dining landscape, with a wave of epicurean destinations popping up in the hip enclaves of Silver Lake and Highland Park. Think Highland Park Brewery inside the Hermosillo and the Greyhound, among the fresh faces. Silver Lake, too, is buzzing with culinary swagger, welcoming newcomers like Alimento, Night + Market Song, and Pine & Crane.
Inspired by the beauty and spirit of Los Angeles, we believe in great craft beer, the power of community, and championing those who continue to fight for their dreams. Located just a stone’s throw away from Griffith Park, the Atwater Village Brewpub is a family-friendly environment with a charming, bright-and-airy interior and shaded outdoor areas perfect for enjoying the California weather. Tap handles line the indoor bar and along the newly renovated side lawn bar, both rotating frequently to feature our latest innovations. The large patio out front is dog-friendly and filled with yard games and occasionally live music.
From the moment we first brewed beer way back in 2011, Golden Road has taken inspiration from the 400 different neighborhoods and 224 different languages spoken by the 4 million people in our hometown of Los Angeles, one of the most creative places in the world. When it came time for our founder, Meg Gill, one of the few female founders in US craft brewing, to seek inspiration for amazing craft beers, what better place to begin? Brewed with soul and enjoyed with love, Golden Road prepares and pours not just fresher, more exciting beers, but is at heart a community craft brewery dedicated to always giving back to the place where it all started.
Originally brewing on a 15-barrel brewhouse, Golden Road Brewing was founded to bring fresh craft beer to Los Angeles. Within a year, we expanded our barrelage by installing a 50-barrel Braukon brewhouse. With capabilities to brew on a larger scale, we partnered with Anheuser-Busch in 2015 to launch national distribution, bringing our craft beers to you! With its headquarters still in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, Golden Road has since become Los Angeles’ largest craft brewer with additional locations in Anaheim, Huntington Harbour, Downtown LA, and Sacramento.
Tam O'Shanter- 2990 Los Feliz Blvd
Delighting diners for 100 years, the Tam O’Shanter is Los Angeles’ oldest restaurant operated by the same family in the same location.
The Tam O’Shanter Inn (colloquially known as The Tam) is one of Los Angeles’ oldest restaurants. Established in 1922, it serves hearty pub fare with a touch of Scottish flair and is known for its prime rib and Yorkshire pudding. It is located in Atwater Village at 2990 Los Feliz Boulevard at the corner of Boyce Avenue. Walt Disney was a frequent patron. His table number #31 as it’s known is pictured above.
The Tam O’Shanter Inn was established by Lawrence Frank and Walter Van de Kamp, founders of Van de Kamp’s Holland Dutch Bakeries, who later created the Lawry’s restaurant chain. They commissioned Harry Oliver to design the building. He constructed the Storybook Style building aided by movie studio carpenters. The Tam O’Shanter Inn opened in June 1922 and was a success. The owner said, “Every piece of wood which was used in this structure was thrown into fire first with the result that we never had to paint it and it got more beautiful as the years went by.” (L.L.Frank to B.Stohler)
It was remodeled in 1968 and renamed the “Great Scot”, but in 1992 returned to the original name “The Tam O’Shanter Inn”. The decor features English and Scottish medieval weapons, kilts, and family coats of arms and medieval family crests.
Bigfoot Lodge - 3172 Los Feliz Blvd
Bigfoot Lodge billows with mountainous roadhouse comforts that remind you of a simpler time and place. Truly, a retreat chock-full of fireside pleasures like heavy drinking, bingo, trivia, live music, and more.
Bigfoot Lodge has poured for its community and partied like it’s 1999 since 1999. It invites city-dwellers to snuggle up next to Bigfoot, Smokey The Bear, other charming, yet sometimes frightening taxidermy, and of course, their favorite bartender. Bigfoot Lodge Is always smiling.
Simply stated, if you’re not having a good time at this place you’d better check your pulse!
Atwater Village Historical Fun Facts
Like much of the northeast part of the city, Atwater Village was part of the Rancho San Rafael until 1868, when parts of it were purchased by W.C.B. Richardson, who renamed it Rancho Santa Eulalia. The entire region was subdivided and sold to home builders in 1902, with the Atwater portion being named as such due to its proximity to the Los Angeles River.
The area was known for sheep ranching and dairying and in 1903 five hundred acres were sold to Japanese tenants for the cultivation of strawberries. The area was initially named “Atwater,” while the “Village” was added in 1996.
After the turn of the century, Atwater Village was experiencing increasing traffic between downtown and its fast-growing urban neighbors to the north. L.C. Brand organized the latest of his Glendale municipal institutions, the Glendale and Los Angeles Electric Railway in 1903, with operating schedules of twenty minutes through the strawberry and flower fields of today’s Atwater Village. A drive along Fletcher Drive, just west of Riverside Drive, reveals concrete pilings that still exist that once led to a Pacific Electric “Red Car” station.
The Tam O’Shanter Inn, established in 1922, is one of the oldest restaurants in Los Angeles County. Walt Disney was a frequent patron there.
The Tam O’Shanter Inn, established in 1922, is one of the oldest restaurants in Los Angeles County. Walt Disney was a frequent patron there.
The Golden Age of California Pottery flourished from the 1940s to the 1970s. Franciscan Ceramics, Inc. was renowned for high-quality ceramic and tile work. At one time there were 280 artists, craftsmen, and other workers employed at the 45-acre manufacturing facility located at 2901 Los Feliz Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA.
Before Interstate 5 there was a drive-in movie theatre at the corner of Riverside Dr. and Los Feliz for a brief period in the late 1950s.
Atwater Village Local Resources:
Northeast Community Police Station – Glassell Park
Phone: (Voice): 323-561-3211
Phone: (TTY): 877-275-5273
Address: 3353 San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065
Los Angeles Fire Dept. Station 50 – 3036 Fletcher Dr
Northeast Community Police Station
Phone (Voice): 323-561-3211
Phone (TTY): 877-275-5273
Address: 3353 San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065
The 13th District is one of the most diverse in the city and includes the neighborhoods of Atwater Village, East Hollywood, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Glassell Park, Historic Filipinotown, Hollywood, Larchmont Village, Little Armenia, Melrose Hill, Rampart Village, Ridgewood-Wilton, Silver Lake, Spaulding Square, St. Andrews Square, Sunset Square, Thai Town, Verdugo Village, Virgil Village, Western-Wilton, Westlake, Wilshire Center and Windsor Square
CD13 Field Deputies
Regina Mallare
regina.mallare@lacity.org
Atwater Village, Elysian Valley, and Silver Lake
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