Griffith Park Hike + Trails Cafe

I love a food + activity combo and this is one of the best. Several Griffith hikes start/end here, including the well-traveled Observatory Loop. Work up an appetite on your hike, then grab a pastry and coffee and sit outside and enjoy the LA nature. All baked goods are delicious. I especially enjoyed the lavender scone and cheddar biscuit when I could eat gluten, but they always have some gf options. Get your iced latte with the house-made (lightly sweetened with dates) almond milk. They have a veggie sandwich that’s quite good if you need something more hearty (though the sprouts version of old was far superior). For more hike recs, check out the book Discovering Griffith Park by Casey Schreiner