Neighborhood guide
Where to Eat in Silver Lake: Burgers, Breakfast, Izakaya and Tacos
A drive-in on Fletcher, a since-1926 cafe, a Japanese izakaya, and a Jalisco-style taco counter — what each one serves and when.
By Local Bongo Editors
This guide covers four Silver Lake food businesses: Rick's Drive In & Out on Fletcher Drive; Millie's Cafe, which says it has been serving good cooking since 1926; Izakaya Osen, which opened in 2017; and Tacos Delta, which serves Jalisco-style Mexican food.
A Fletcher Drive drive-in with a menu that runs all day
Rick's Drive In & Out sits at 2400 Fletcher Drive in Los Angeles, a location the business refers to as Silver Lake. There is a second location in Whittier at 7254 Greenleaf Ave. The Los Angeles phone number is (213) 660-5988; Whittier is 562-698-4464.
The posted hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to Midnight, and Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The business serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and uses the slogan "Anytime You're Hungry!"
The business states that it uses 100% fresh meat and fresh ingredients. It also states that it was voted on the TOP 5 BURGERS List in Whittier. Owner Rick invites customers to bring a friend: "We invite you to bring a friend."
The burger list includes a Rick's Bacon Burger, a 1/4 lb cheeseburger with dressing, lettuce, and tomato, and a 1/2 lb double burger with dressing, lettuce, and tomato. There is also a turkey burger.
Beyond burgers, the menu lists a pastrami sandwich, a club sandwich, and dinner plates such as steak dinner and chicken dinner. Breakfast items include huevos rancheros served with rice and beans. The menu also lists tacos, quesadillas, and burritos.
Sides and sweets include crinkle cut french fries priced at $2.09, pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream, and shakes in strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla.
Since 1926, breakfast and lunch served all day on Sunset
Millie's Cafe is at 3524 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026. The Silver Lake phone number is (323) 664-0404. There is also a Pasadena location at 1399 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104, with a phone number of (626) 486-2407.
The cafe states it has been serving good cooking since 1926. Hours are Monday through Sunday, 8am to 3pm. Breakfast and lunch are served all day. The cafe is open every day except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving.
Both the Silver Lake and Pasadena locations offer indoor and outdoor seating. Silver Lake seating is first come, first served, with no online waitlist. Pasadena offers the Yelp Waitlist Friday through Monday.
Take-out orders can be placed through the website, Postmates, walk-ins, or by phone. Online ordering is accepted for Pasadena only. For Silver Lake pickup, customers must call the location at (323) 664-0404 or order through Postmates.
The cafe states that it uses real butter to cook fresh eggs, Altadena dairy products because the dairy does not use hormones, and white cheddar because it avoids yellow dye in cheese. French roast coffee is fresh ground for each pot, bread is baked fresh daily, and juices are fresh from Odwalla. The cafe states that it prepares everything by hand, from scratch, in an old-fashioned way.
The egg dishes include the Veggie Mess, with eggs scrambled with house blend veggies and white cheddar, topped with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream; the Devil's Mess, with Cajun-spiced turkey sausage and white cheddar; Maynard's Special, with toasted pine nuts, spinach, and goat cheese; Huevos a la Mexicana, with tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and Mexican blend cheese topped with ranchero salsa; and the Shrimp Scramble, with grilled shrimp, mixed bell peppers, heart of palms, and goat cheese, drizzled with chipotle and sour cream.
Burritos include the Famous Breakfast Burrito, with soft scrambled eggs, sliced avocado, tater tots, cheddar cheese, and a choice of meat, and the Healthy Green Burrito, with scrambled egg whites, spinach, and feta cheese in a spinach tortilla. The Slutty Bun is a brioche bun stuffed with soft scrambled eggs, caramelized onions, chives, melted cheese, and Sriracha mayo. The Breakfast Croissant has two eggs over hard, smoked applewood ham, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Millie's secret sauce.
Chicken & Waffle features fried chicken tenders between Belgian waffles, decorated with mixed berries and powdered sugar, and served with real maple syrup. Heavenly Hash is homemade corned beef hash with two eggs, served with potatoes and a homemade biscuit or toast. Country Fried Steak (or Chicken) is smothered in country-style gravy with a dash of nutmeg and served with two eggs, potatoes, and a biscuit or toast. Steak & Egg features a 14 oz certified Angus hand-cut ribeye steak with two eggs, potatoes, and a biscuit or toast.
Eggs Benedict comes with Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce, and paprika. The California Benedict has smoked applewood bacon, sliced avocado, hollandaise sauce, and paprika. The Lox Benedict includes Nova smoked salmon, sauteed spinach, hollandaise sauce, and paprika, topped with capers and red onions. Omelets include the Greek, with Kalamata olives, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese, and the Meat Lover, with smoked applewood bacon, smoked applewood ham, breakfast sausage link, and white cheddar cheese.
Pancakes come in single, short (2), and full (3) sizes, with options including Original Buttermilk, Gluten Free, Fresh Blueberry, Banana Walnut, Chocolate Chip, Buckwheat, Lemon Ricotta, and Monkey Banana. French toast is made with thickly cut brioche bread and topped with powdered sugar. Belgian style waffles are topped with powdered sugar and are available gluten-free for an additional $1. Breakfast combos include two pancakes, a Belgian waffle, or French toast, plus two eggs, potatoes, and a choice of meat.
Biscuit & Gravy is available as a half order for $5.5 or a full order for $9.5. Avocado Toast is made with chopped Hass avocado tossed in extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper, topped with cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, watermelon radish, sesame seeds, microgreens, and paprika on sourdough. Bagel with Lox is a toasted plain or everything bagel served with smoked salmon, sliced red onions, capers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and cream cheese.
Sushi, kushiyaki, and sake on Sunset, open since 2017
Izakaya Osen is at 2861 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026. The Silver Lake phone number is (323) 928-2220. The restaurant opened on July 20th, 2017 and operates two California locations, in Silver Lake and Irvine.
Silver Lake hours are Sunday through Thursday 12pm to 10pm and Friday and Saturday 12pm to 11pm. The Irvine location is at 2000 Main St Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92614, with a phone number of (949) 308-4290. Irvine hours are Monday through Sunday 11:30am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm.
The restaurant describes izakaya as "Stay-Drink-Place" in Japanese and describes itself as a traditional Japanese bar and eatery. It serves sushi, kushiyaki, and contemporary pan-Asian cuisine. The menu includes premium sushi and sashimi, a raw bar, and Japanese fusion dishes, with the finest Japanese sakes and the freshest seafood available.
Signature dishes include the Toro Uni Bowl and Miso Crab Salmon. The restaurant states that it sources premium fish directly from Japan and blends traditional sushi-making techniques with innovative twists. The chefs are described as having years of experience and a deep mastery of traditional sushi techniques.
The restaurant offers an assortment of alcoholic beverages paired with flavorful, affordable small plates, and kushiyaki skewers. Gluten-free and vegan options are available. Takeout is offered at the Silver Lake and Irvine locations, and reservations are accepted.
Valet and street parking are available at the Silver Lake location. There is no dress code. The corkage fee is $25 for bottles 720ml or smaller and $50 for bottles larger than 720ml; the restaurant only accepts corkage bottles not listed on its menu and does not accept hard liquor. Last call is 15 minutes prior to the end of lunch or dinner service. An 18% service charge is automatically added to parties of five or more, and the service charge is shared among the service and culinary teams. Large group inquiries are directed to Marketing@theosengroup.com.
Gift cards can be used at both the Silver Lake and Irvine locations. The restaurant is part of the Osen Group. The Osen Group lists a planned Osen Urban Table Japanese Dining location in Irvine at 7300 Great Park Blvd, #A, Irvine, CA 92618, and a planned Zui Japanese-French Omakase location in Silver Lake at 2903 W Sunset Blvd.
Jalisco-style tacos and chilaquiles on Sunset since 1981
Tacos Delta is at 3806 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026. The phone number is (323) 664-2848. The restaurant serves authentic Jalisco-style Mexican food in Silver Lake and has been serving the neighborhood since 1981.
The restaurant describes itself as having the best chilaquiles in LA and the best chilaquiles in Silver Lake. The menu includes chilaquiles, fish tacos, shrimp tacos, burritos, and traditional Mexican comfort food. It is known for legendary chilaquiles, handmade burritos, tacos, and traditional family recipes.
The restaurant started as a small family dream in 1981. Its recipes have been passed down through generations. The restaurant states that it has watched Silverlake evolve around it, but its commitment to authentic flavors and a warm, casual atmosphere remains steadfast, and that it continues to serve the same community that embraced it forty years ago.
The website lists hours of Monday-Saturday 7 AM–9 PM and Sunday 7 AM–4 PM. The contact page lists different hours: Mon–Thu: 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat: 11am–11pm, Sun: 11am–9pm, and notes that hours may change on holidays.
Breakfast dishes are served with rice, beans, and tortillas. They include Huevos Rancheros for $13.45, Chilaquiles con Huevo for $15.90, Chilaquiles con Steak for $17.90, and Chilaquiles con Steak & Eggs for $22.95. Breakfast potato burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, and cheese.
The main menu lists a Chilaquiles w/ Steak for $21.62, made with crispy tortilla chips simmered in homemade salsa, topped with cheese and eggs. Fish Tacos are $15.54, served crispy or grilled on warm tortillas with fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, creamy sauce, and a squeeze of lime. Tostada de Ceviche is $11.06, with fresh ceviche on a crispy tostada topped with tomato, onions and cilantro, cucumber, and avocado.
Quesadillas include a Cheese Quesadilla for $9.95. Combination plates are served with rice, beans, and tortillas. Chicken Fajitas are $16.45. Delta Specials include 2 Fish Tacos with Sour Cream for $13.99. Veggie options include a Veggie Taco for $3.75. A la carte tacos include a Fish Taco for $4.99, topped with lettuce, onions, tomato, and sour cream or chipotle sauce, and a Shrimp Taco for $4.75, topped with lettuce, tomato, and chipotle sauce.
Burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onions and cilantro, and guacamole sauce for $12.75. The menu also lists a Hamburger Special with burger, fries, and a medium drink for $12.25, soups such as Caldo de Pollo for $13.65, Menudo for $16.25, and Mexican Nachos with beans, cheese, red sauce, onions, tomato, and sour cream for $11.75. Drinks include Horchata, Tamarindo, and Jamaica.
The restaurant offers catering for events. It has been featured in LA Times, and describes itself as "A true neighborhood taco spot in the heart of Los Angeles."
Good to know
Where is Rick's Drive In & Out in Silver Lake?
Rick's Drive In & Out is at 2400 Fletcher Drive in Los Angeles, a location the business refers to as Silver Lake. The phone number is (213) 660-5988.
What are Millie's Cafe's hours?
Millie's Cafe is open Monday through Sunday, 8am to 3pm. Breakfast and lunch are served all day, and the cafe is open every day except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving.
Does Izakaya Osen take reservations?
Yes, Izakaya Osen accepts reservations. The Silver Lake location is at 2861 W Sunset Blvd, and the phone number is (323) 928-2220.
What are Tacos Delta's hours?
The website lists Monday-Saturday 7 AM–9 PM and Sunday 7 AM–4 PM. The contact page lists Mon–Thu: 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat: 11am–11pm, Sun: 11am–9pm, and notes that hours may change on holidays.
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.
- ricksdrivein.wixsite.com/ricks
- ricksdrivein.wixsite.com/ricks/menu
- www.milliescafela.com/
- www.milliescafela.com/about
- izakayaosen.com/
- izakayaosen.com/about
- izakayaosen.com/menu
- izakayaosen.com/izakaya-osen-is-committed-to-accessibility-for-all-guests-learn-about-our-efforts-to-provide-an-inclusive-and-accommodating-dining-experience
- www.tacosdelta.net/
- www.tacosdelta.net/menus
- www.tacosdelta.net/about-us
- www.tacosdelta.net/contact
