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Los Feliz in Four Stops: Pie, Patios, Gifts and a Haircut
Four independent Los Feliz businesses: a diner open since 1969, a cafe in an 1897 cottage and a 1916 duplex, a shop open since 1971, and a salon with its own parking lot.
By Local Bongo Editors
This guide covers four independent businesses in and around Los Feliz: a diner that has served Los Angeles since 1969, a cafe in two of the oldest houses in Los Feliz, a shop that has operated since 1971, and a boutique hair salon with a free parking lot.
A diner that has served Los Angeles since 1969
House of Pies has served Los Angeles since 1969 and describes itself as a Los Angeles classic for 55 years. The diner serves breakfast all day, bakes more than 30 pies fresh daily, and offers diner classics, hot coffee and a generous selection of pies.
The menu includes pancakes, waffles, French toast and waffle French toast pancake combos; benedicts, eggs your style, omelettes and house signature breakfasts; soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers; chicken delights, coffee shop classics, seafood, pasta and chili; and pies, fountain desserts, shakes, specialty coffees and juices.
You can dine in, take out, or order delivery. Online ordering is available for pickup or delivery. The Los Angeles location is at 1869 Vermont Avenue, phone 323-666-9961. A second location is in Venice at 1020 Venice Blvd.
Two old houses, a cafe, and a private event cottage
Alcove is housed in two of the oldest houses in Los Feliz: a Spanish duplex built in 1916 and a Craftsman cottage built in 1897. The houses were originally built as private homes and converted to commercial use in the 1970s. Over the last 50+ years, the structures have contained specialty offices, a small private school, a real estate firm, and most recently an escrow company. Alcove became the face of this address in 2004.
The event cottage is a Craftsman built in 1897 located behind the main house, designed for private parties, meetings and special events. It is a completely modular space, equipped with Internet, music, and 50” television. Alcove hosts private functions such as bridal or baby showers, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, tea parties, and offsite corporate meetings. Any of the patios are available for private functions such as cocktail parties, dinner parties, or rehearsal dinners.
For functions, Alcove provides full service wait staff and dedicated bar staff as needed, and valet parking is available. Other services such as floral arrangements, custom linens, and additional a/v equipment are available upon request. Many individual menu items are available for take away in large family-style portions, and Alcove provides personalized take away lunches and other meals in large quantities to studios, production facilities, and offices.
Alcove offers picnic service to The Greek Theatre, The Hollywood Bowl, or a picnic in the park, and will prepare, serve, stir and shake at off-premises events at a home, office, or other environment. Themed parties have included Kentucky Derby parties, Valentine’s Day proms, spring galas, winter celebrations, and monthly summer movie nights. New Year’s Eve is celebrated annually with NYEX10, featuring themed décor, music and costumes. Gift cards are available for purchase directly from the website.
Alcove is at 1929 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, phone 323.644.0100. Hours are Sunday 8am-10pm, Monday-Thursday 9am-10pm, Friday 9am-12am, and Saturday 8am-12am.
A Hollywood Boulevard shop since 1971
Soap Plant / Wacko has operated since 1971 and is open seven days a week. The shop sells toys and collectibles, home and kitchen goods, bath and beauty products, apparel and accessories, paper goods and prints, tarot and oracle decks, and drinking and smoking accessories.
It hosts a Toy Swap & Book Sale, a book reading and signing with Sandra Equihua for 'Hola Lola!', and a book signing for 'Beetle Moses A Comics Menagerie'. Online gift cards and in-store gift cards are available.
Listed items include Larvie the Teen Age Fashion Maggot dolls, Saint Dolly Parton candles, and Emily the Strange Christmas ornaments. The address is 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90027, phone 323-663-0122.
A boutique hair salon with a free parking lot
Hairroin Salon is a boutique hair salon in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, described as where Hollywood and Silverlake kiss. The salon specializes in trendy cuts, color, balayage, blonde services, curly hair, and fantasy color, and has over 20 years of service. It was established in 2005.
The service list includes dreamy highlights, a perfect color match, surreal blondes, sculpted curly cuts, beach waved perms, big bouncey layers, textured shag cuts, angelic pixies, peek-a-boo face framing, and fairy mullets. The salon has a free parking lot.
Good to know
Where is House of Pies in Los Angeles?
The Los Angeles location is at 1869 Vermont Avenue. There is also a Venice location at 1020 Venice Blvd.
Does House of Pies serve breakfast all day?
Yes. The diner serves breakfast all day and bakes more than 30 pies fresh daily.
What are Alcove's hours?
Sunday 8am-10pm, Monday-Thursday 9am-10pm, Friday 9am-12am, and Saturday 8am-12am.
Can I host a private event at Alcove?
Alcove hosts private functions such as bridal or baby showers, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, tea parties, and offsite corporate meetings. The event cottage is a modular space equipped with Internet, music, and a 50” television.
Is Soap Plant / Wacko open every day?
Yes, it is open seven days a week.
Does Hairroin Salon have parking?
Yes, the salon has a free parking lot.
Sources and how we reported this
This guide is based on the businesses' own published information. It is not a hands-on review: Local Bongo did not visit, test or receive anything from the businesses named, and no business paid to appear.
