During the pandemic, a once-quiet Hollywood neighborhood transformed into one of Los Angeles’s most exciting culinary and art destinations. The newly minted Sycamore District, which encompasses Sycamore, Willoughby, and La Brea streets, is redefining the area. Just blocks away from West Hollywood, its brimming with shopping, art, wellness, and restaurants worth traveling for.
It’s now a destination for shopping, with concept spaces like Just One Eye, a fashion boutique slash art gallery, and the contemporary Jeffrey Deitch Gallery. Music lovers browse curated collections at SUPERVINYL, while wellness seekers indulge at the full-service luxury spa Burke Williams, the high-end dental studio Dentique by Ruhee, and Pause Studio, a sleek wellness center designed for recharge and recovery.
Dining scene includes eclectic lineup of restaurants and cafés that span modern American French cuisine, Middle Eastern comfort food, and San Francisco’s most beloved bakeries and coffee houses.
Here are 6 must-visit restaurants in Hollywood’s Sycamore District:
Mr. T
From Michelin-starred restaurateur Guillaume Guedj comes Mr. T, an upscale French bistro where classic dishes meet American comfort food. The menu leans on familiar favorites: poulet rôti with a proper jus, steak frites with peppercorn sauce, beef bourguignon, branzino with beurre blanc, and a decadent chicken pot pie. The big eye tuna crudo and roasted apple pie are standouts, while the Caesar salad has earned cult status. Executive Chef Alisa Vannah (Chi Spacca, Tsubaki, République) oversees the kitchen, and weekends bring a lively Saturday and Sunday brunch.
Sightglass
Steps away sits San Francisco’s celebrated coffee giant Sightglass, a sprawling warehouse style space that has quickly become the District’s unofficial meeting hub. The café is always buzzing, so plan to arrive early if you want to snag a seat. On offer: meticulously sourced, small-production coffee from V60 pour-overs to cold brew on tap. On the menu find breakfast burritos, avocado toast, and sandwiches. Executive and Pastry Chef Jillian Bartolome blends European café vibes with old-Hollywood vibes, offering perfectly based pastries that pair with on-site roasted beans. Bags of beans and curated housewarming gifts make it as much a convenient shopping stop. The outdoor patio and wine program are also a highlight.
Tartine
Another San Francisco transplant, Tartine has become synonymous with its blistered sourdough loaves and delightful pastries. This all-day café serves breakfast, tartines, sandwiches, wine, and beer, morning buns, croissants, and sourdough-crust pizzas. Tartine bakes with flours milled at Cairnspring Mills in Washington’s Skagit Valley, using natural fermentation. This is one of five Los Angeles locations, but the Sycamore outpost, sharing a building with Tre Lune, stands out for its signature Instagrammable open-faced toasts. Also available are Coffee Manufactory brews and Tartine’s award-winning cookbook.
Tre Lune
A Montecito favorite beloved by celebrities and locals, Tre Lune has expanded into the Sycamore District with an all-day café and restaurant. Founded by Gene Montesano, Tre Lune shares an entrance with Tartine but distinguishes itself with a black-and-white modern interior, a wood-burning pizza oven, and a sidewalk patio. The menu spans Italian classics: frittura mista di pesce, linguine alle vongole, handmade gnocchi in truffle cream—balanced with lighter fare and pizzas perfect for sharing. There’s also a full bar.
Mizlala
Originally from Sherman Oaks, Mizlala brings Chef Danny Elmaleh’s vibrant Middle Eastern cooking to the Sycamore District. The menu is a mix of shawarma, falafel, kefta, and fish, served as salads, pitas, or plates with a colorful selection of pickles and sauces. Don’t miss the chicken pargiyot, grilled over coals until juicy and charred, or the sumac-dusted fries with spicy vegan garlic sauce. Elmaleh’s eclectic background, a Moroccan father, Japanese mother, and upbringing in Israel infuses the food with unique flavor. Affordable, approachable, and packed with flavor, Mizlala is one of the area’s standout casual stops.
Heimat
Opened in 2021, Heimat is a sprawling 75,000-square-foot luxury members-only club that combines co-working, fitness, spa, and pool amenities. Membership is required to access the restaurant, but food and drinks are a draw. The juice bar is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., while the fifth-floor co-working area offers app-based ordering. Restaurant menu options include breakfast acai bowls, steak frites and squid ink tagliolini. The kitchen also turns out a curated happy hour menu (gochujang chicken skewers, sliders) alongside craft cocktails, house wines, beers, and housemade non-alcoholic drinks.