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Boule
A colorful platoon of macaroons first catches the eye at this impossibly precious patisserie. Wood-accented azure walls - lined neatly with specialty oils, teapots and accessories - tower over a dazzling array of torts, chocolates and sorbets. Simultaneously sleek, homey and over-the-top, Boule is best described as Willy Wonka meets Bree Van de Camp.
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Europane
With its concrete floors, small wooden tables and jumbled baskets of unmarked pastries, Europane doesn't exactly ooze warmth. But buttery bearclaws, fluffy croissants and smooth cups of coffee make up for any lack of coffeehouse coziness. Arrive early for croissants; they sell out.
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Farmers Market
With 70 shops and stalls offering an international array of foods, the Farmers Market is a vibrant crossroads of cultures and cuisines. Established in 1934, the market was immediately popular with the community and has remained so ever since. The mouthwatering tacos at Loteria Grill (323-930-2211) and the spicy gumbo yaya at the Gumbo Pot (323-933-0358) are worth a bite.
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Grand Central Market
You may have to muscle your way to the counter for a taco at Ana Maria's Mexican Food eatery, but that's just part of the fun. Dating from 1917, when Bunker Hill elite would descend from their manors via the Angel's Flight Railway (set to reopen in 2007), the 38-stall market maintains its street cred with an eye-popping array of fresh-food options. From apples to chili peppers to kabobs, you want, it they got. Somewhere.
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Sweet Lady Jane
There's a cake for every craving - orange chiffon, seven-layer chocolate, triple berry shortcake - inside the Ivy-colored walls of Sweet Lady Jane, one of LA's most popular bakeries. To make the choice even tougher, peek into the cake-making workshop to see what's frosting up next. Fresh sandwiches too.
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Toast Bakery Café
From sitcom stars to dolly grips, the Hollywood crowd loves its Toast. Not to mention its tasty egg scrambles, luscious pancakes and frothy lattes. This popular eatery recently added dinner hours, so avoid the crush on weekend mornings and stop by for an evening bite.
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