The Trails

Fantastic little coffee booth with a few outdoors sitting. I had a wonderful lavender and chocolate scone, as well as coffee and a granola cup, after a long hike to the Hollywood sign. Definitely was a lovely pick-me-up after walking. The vibe there is really great, just under the tall trees.

Published at 7 months ago

Woodland outdoor setting with picnic style shaded seating. It's beautiful and simple. It's nice to have a snack shack when you're on a hike/walk; no question about it. Food is good, nothing special. Pricey at $8.25 for a PB&J or $12 for Avocado sandwich. Service could use some cheer or a smile. Atmosphere: Gorgeous "Fern Dell" you can't beat it!❤️

Published at 7 months ago

We love this place. It had been a favorite stop with the kids when they were young after a beautiful stroll through Ferndell. We hadn’t been there in years and it did not disappoint. The baked goods, the lemonade, the avocado sandwich and snakedog (an all beef hotdog, wrapped in a flakey pastry). Just a minutes long walk from the bustling streets of LA and your transported away to Big Bear or some other mountain retreat, but with the kind of top notch little trays you’d expect from some of the Los Felix eateries a stones throw away. Whether you are finishing your journey here, spending some time with the kids at the adjacent playground, or taking the short trail up to Griffith Observatory, it’s well worth the stop!

Published at 2 years ago

Want to get connected with nature and have an amazing meal! This was just what er needed on our hike. The food was so fresh and delicious. You still can connect with nature while getting healthy food. Very kid workers, and it was nice that they provided water for free. If you are hiking, take the time to get more energy and good food!

Published at 5 months ago

I love this place. It's a beautiful & (mostly) peaceful place to enjoy a snack after my hike. Been going here for years sometimes after my hike. It's a really cute place with plenty of seating. Food usually tastes great; they have pies, cookies, and many other options. Cappuccino's always taste great and have cute design in the foam on top. Prices are reasonable, I believe food is made fresh daily. They have vegan options which is great (a close friend is vegan). Depending on the time of the day, the line get REALLY long so I don't even bother because they're a bit slow sometimes. Parking is plenty on the street (no lot).

Published at 5 years ago

This establishment ruins the whole atmosphere of the park. You would expect it to be comfortable and high-quality in the center of Los Angeles and one of the best parks in the city. But! There is no quality here, and the service staff is just terrible, with no professionalism at all. Why even open such a cafe?! The tables are in disarray, just like the "cafe" itself, and it's clear that no one wants to make it better. I say this as a local resident and a frequent park visitor. It seems the owner doesn't care about the customers, nor does the staff. I won't spend another penny here. It's a pity that a normal person didn't take charge of this place. The location is just great!!! The establishment is just awful…

Published at 5 months ago

The food is really good. The cheddar and chive biscuits and frittata were really good, but the frittata was cold after about the second bite. The cappuccino was also good, but not hot, mine was lukewarm. I would've asked for reheating, but the line was so long that I didn't bother. Had my food and coffee been hot, I would've given five stars. If you don't want to stand in line for 15-20 minutes and wait an additional 10-15 min for your cappuccino, latte, etc., get there as early as possible. If you get there around 10 or later, be prepared to wait.

Published at 7 months ago

We love this place. At the foot of the Ferndell observatory loop it offers healthy sandwiches fresh lemonade and some tasty snacks. On hot days there's usually a line and they're not open Mondays. But they're definitely dog friendly with the water bowl and treats at the window if you ask - or your dog asks. We've seen this place transition over the years and it is really become a nice place to sit out and enjoy the park at one of the picnic tables, up in the hay Circle or just under the trees. Nice friendly people too. But shhhh. Or else it will be overrun with tourists

Published at 6 years ago

Love my pumpkin cheesecake

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Very good

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Great food and drink options. I wish they did smoothies though!

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Amazing cheddar biscuit & great coffee! Such a great place in a peaceful location.

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I still really like it his cafe, but something has changed. I hope they are just working out kinks. For one, there has been a staff turnover on the front end. When I order a cortado, the guys consistently make me an 10oz latte or serve the cortado in too large a cup with too much milk. This has happened the last 4 or 5 times. Ive been coming to Trails on an almost weekly basis since they reopened. Also the quality of drip coffee has gone way down; its not very good anymore. On the positive side the baked stuff is just as delicious as it always has been. The Trails was almost perfect up until the last year. I hope they can recover what made me and my friends always excited to return. *** Original review from 2021: *** This is the best cafe for miles. The coffee and pastries are amazing, the baristas do latte art, they make their own almond milk (?!?) and its owned by the city. To say nothing of the amazing ambience, I cant get over how good a coffee shop in the middle of a city park is. Good freakin job, yall.

Published at 4 months ago

Try the chickpea sandwich on a hot day. It blew away my mind.

Published at 4 months ago

Amazing baked goods, terrible coffee

Published at 4 months ago

Published at 4 months ago

Nice cafe within the Hollywood hills. Good place to rest and relax during your hikes.

Published at 4 months ago

Good Food Good Place Great Service

Published at 5 months ago

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This establishment ruins the whole atmosphere of the park. You would expect it to be comfortable and high-quality in the center of Los Angeles and one of the best parks in the city. But! There is no quality here, and the service staff is just terrible, with no professionalism at all. Why even open such a cafe?! The tables are in disarray, just like the cafe itself, and its clear that no one wants to make it better. I say this as a local resident and a frequent park visitor. It seems the owner doesnt care about the customers, nor does the staff. I wont spend another penny here. Its a pity that a normal person didnt take charge of this place. The location is just great!!! The establishment is just awful

Published at 5 months ago

A gastronomical gem in the middle of a forest thats in the middle of the city.

Published at 5 months ago

Want to get connected with nature and have an amazing meal! This was just what er needed on our hike. The food was so fresh and delicious. You still can connect with nature while getting healthy food. Very kid workers, and it was nice that they provided water for free. If you are hiking, take the time to get more energy and good food!

Published at 5 months ago

It was closed and their bathrooms are the most disgusting Ive ever been in.

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Cut little coffee hut with lots of character and good food

Published at 5 months ago

Such a pleasant & welcome surprise nestled under the trees in Griffith Park. The perfect starting point before a hike or stop afterwards. Beautiful location and tasty bakery items as well as a menu of meal & drink options such as coffees & teas. The chocolate chip cookies, yes please. Or a raspberry or lavender shortbread are really good. try the oatmeal cookies. Lots of picnic tables in sunny & shady spots. Chess is played here too (on Sundays) on a picnic table in back, serious chess with a timer. Wifi available for those who must... Theyre closed Tuesday & Wednesday but I still stopped by to read a book. Theres street parking and they have a parking area too, go up the driveway to the lot. Currently they close at 5pm-ish.

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Fantastic little coffee booth with a few outdoors sitting. I had a wonderful lavender and chocolate scone, as well as coffee and a granola cup, after a long hike to the Hollywood sign. Definitely was a lovely pick-me-up after walking. The vibe there is really great, just under the tall trees.

Published at 7 months ago

The food is really good. The cheddar and chive biscuits and frittata were really good, but the frittata was cold after about the second bite. The cappuccino was also good, but not hot, mine was lukewarm. I wouldve asked for reheating, but the line was so long that I didnt bother. Had my food and coffee been hot, I wouldve given five stars. If you dont want to stand in line for 15-20 minutes and wait an additional 10-15 min for your cappuccino, latte, etc., get there as early as possible. If you get there around 10 or later, be prepared to wait.

Published at 7 months ago

Simple cafe for coffee

Published at 7 months ago

Everything is perfect. A cafe that also considers vegans in the woods? What more to ask. Seriously.

Published at 7 months ago

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Woodland outdoor setting with picnic style shaded seating. Its beautiful and simple. Its nice to have a snack shack when youre on a hike/walk; no question about it. Food is good, nothing special. Pricey at $8.25 for a PB&J or $12 for Avocado sandwich. Service could use some cheer or a smile. Atmosphere: Gorgeous Fern Dell you cant beat it!

Published at 7 months ago

Took a small hike and then stopped here for a coffee and small frittata. Very delicious and great surrounding environment... only outside seating available, dog friendly. Wanted to try their sandwiches but they were only available after 10 am. Next time around for sure

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Cute little café with no other options nearby. Food and coffee was solid. Great park for lids across the street!

Published at 7 months ago

Amazing food

Published at 8 months ago

was really nice I recommend this you guys, also i get an avocado sandwich its awesome and a lemonade i recommend you to get fritatta Food

Published at 8 months ago

The 2 young white male workers here were extremely rude. One was cussing the whole time just because a couple passing through said they had their car parked in the lot (they needed the handicap parking.) One of the male employees told them they aren t allowed to park there and need to leave, they kept explaining they have a handicap parking spot, he said ok and they said thank you and walked to their car. As soon as they walked away, he started cussing for them to get the F-out and called them F n idiots, all while I m waiting for my coffee to be made. His colleague was making my coffee and talking to him about the customers and how stupid he thinks they all are because they park in the wrong spots. They both had a full on conversation talking poorly about each customer they encountered, all while I m standing there. The one that was upset about the couple, was also slamming everything as he was closing down shop. Even when I ordered my coffee, I asked to sub the milk for almond milk. The one who went off on the couple took my order and asked if I wanted boxed almond milk or another kind, tbh I didn t know the difference so I told him I m not sure. He rolled his eyes and went ok then boxed and his coworker yelled oh we got another, ANOTHER ONE really as he was preparing my drink. Extremely uncomfortable and obvious that these 2 entitled brats don t have common courtesy for the people they service. This is definitely a place to avoid if around the Griffith park area. I truly came here because I saw videos of this place and wanted to try it out, but after experiencing this and considering that I m a totally different race this felt uncomfortable, inconsiderate, and degrading. Do not come here. Not worth the visit and humiliation that was felt.

Published at 8 months ago

We love this place. At the foot of the Ferndell observatory loop it offers healthy sandwiches fresh lemonade and some tasty snacks. On hot days theres usually a line and theyre not open Mondays. But theyre definitely dog friendly with the water bowl and treats at the window if you ask - or your dog asks. Weve seen this place transition over the years and it is really become a nice place to sit out and enjoy the park at one of the picnic tables, up in the hay Circle or just under the trees. Nice friendly people too. But shhhh. Or else it will be overrun with tourists

Published at 9 months ago

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Parking: Up to Fern Dell Wheelchair accessibility: Its up hill, you have to be strong to get there!! Food : 5/5 |

Published at 9 months ago

Good spot, lots of seating. Usually a long line but service is quick and kind.

Published at 9 months ago

So disappointed food was not all that!! I got the Quiche and my kid got the avocado sand. Which was a bit better than the frozen quiche warm in the microwave definitely not worth $30. The service definitely not good young people on their phones looked bother to have customers in a rainy day

Published at 9 months ago

Nice location. Very good food. Coffee was pretty good, but have had better. Definitely worth checking out if you re in the area

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Published at 10 months ago

Stumbled across this lovely cafe, delicious coffee and an absolutely delicious Cranberry & Orange Scone. Loved it, thank you

Published at 10 months ago

The lemon was fresh and delicious.

Published at a year ago

Amazing gluten free options, especially for those with a sweet tooth. Best GF doughnut Ive ever eaten. Great spot for something to eat and drink after a hike.

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Great place!!

Published at a year ago

Great coffee and even better cookies.

Published at a year ago

Alot of good unique options, the peach scone was amazing as well as egg in a basket. I want to go back while Im here and try a couple more things if time and budget allows

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So amazing!! Such a good vibe there

Published at a year ago

I got an iced matcha latte and I enjoyed it, was happy to find a cafe here!

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The punkin spiced scone was beautiful. Great location at the bottom of the Griffiths Park trail

Published at a year ago

A classic LA place to stop in the city-adjacent yet rustic nature of Griffith Park. Vegetarian leaning menu with freshly made baked goods made there! Parking: Usually street parking but a lot is about 400 yds north. Kid-friendliness: Lots of families love this place across from great playground across the street in Ferndell.

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Very cute

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Nice

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Bro its a restaurant in the first get outta town LITERALLY! Eat with some elves on the hill and go for a hike!

Published at a year ago

Super cute little snack bar in the middle of the park! A little tricky to find if you didn t drive in but just look for the jungle gym playground and walk out to the parking lot and you ll see it directly across I had been coming to the park for more than a year (not regularly but still) took me up until recently to find this haha Anyways great outdoor seating area, big enough for parties/picnics/etc I ve only had the fresh squeezed lemonade but that was delicious, and they actually have a good selection of baked goods and a couple of lunch meal items like sandwiches and chips It s only open till 4 pm and closed on Tuesday and Wednesday The workers are super nice and friendly and I really like this place! If you ever go to Griffith park definitely worth checking out

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Decent coffee.

Published at a year ago

A relaxing atmosphere to enjoy breakfast or lunch

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Nice

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nice place, but restroom for visitors dont work. which is very strange how a cafe can operate without a restroom.

Published at a year ago

The strawberry rhubarb crumble is excellent!

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Nice family place I go to after cycling with friends. Food is a bit expensive but its good. Courteous service.

Published at a year ago

Only been here twice, but it was friendly, quick and good food. Parking: Plenty of free parking. However, it gets crowded on the weekends. Kid-friendliness: There is a childrens playground close by.

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We love this place. It had been a favorite stop with the kids when they were young after a beautiful stroll through Ferndell. We hadn t been there in years and it did not disappoint. The baked goods, the lemonade, the avocado sandwich and snakedog (an all beef hotdog, wrapped in a flakey pastry). Just a minutes long walk from the bustling streets of LA and your transported away to Big Bear or some other mountain retreat, but with the kind of top notch little trays you d expect from some of the Los Felix eateries a stones throw away. Whether you are finishing your journey here, spending some time with the kids at the adjacent playground, or taking the short trail up to Griffith Observatory, it s well worth the stop!

Published at a year ago

This place seems like a hidden gem, though $7 for an ice coffee is a bit much if the taste doesn t match the price.

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Get out and enjoy a walk lifes out there

Published at a year ago

Adorable location. Youre a captive audience so they could way overcharge, but the prices are on par with the neighborhood. No bathrooms, but theres a public one across the street

Published at a year ago

Lavender cookie is the .Best!!

Published at a year ago

Have you read Chirri & Chirra? Starting from the bear statue and the ferndell trail and stopping at the cafe is so magical just like the story! All the food I have had and pastries are amazing. The biscuits are full of flaky layers, the apple tartine is perfectly balanced, the scones are texturally perfect. My only complaint is the lemonade is more natural than sweet so skip it for the kids. All in all a perfect stop.

Published at a year ago

I think it maybe vegan, but its good. Ive tried strawberry rhubarb pie in the past, was great. Liked trail sandwich as will

Published at a year ago

Theres a place to sit in the back that feels like a shack... It can be a bit chilly in the shade, so it s great to have a thin blanket I recommend this place because it is a great place in nature.

Published at a year ago

Oh my gosh. So tasty! Had the chickpea salad sandwich. Yum. Chai was perfect for a chilly afternoon. Nice place to enjoy nature.

Published at a year ago

Amazing place for a hike

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Eggs in a basket

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Chocolate chip cookies are really good (not gluten free or vegan). Theyre big and yummy. Avocado sandwich is really good and big enough to share if youre not fully hungry. Happy tea (iced) is really good too. Also a fan of the cheddar chive biscuits. Seating is quiet and plenty in the middle of nature.

Published at a year ago

Nice food and coffee

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Still one of my favs in LA

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Published at 2 years ago

What could be better than a coffee shop in the middle of the park

Published at 2 years ago

Ok

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Beautiful!!!

Published at 2 years ago

seemed a little dirty

Published at 2 years ago

Recently booked an appointment at Beverly Hills Ultrasound. My technician Melissa was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable, kind, easy to work with and put me at ease regarding the condition of my pancreas, liver and kidneys. She emailed me imagines for my records and future comparison. She is extremely passionate about her work and I highly recommend her.

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Good coffee.

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A lunch with the squirrels under the trees, simple but homemade cuisine. Beautiful moment...

Published at 2 years ago

A great place to bust wide open the calorie deficit you created by hiking OR to refuel or top up from the energy you have already expended after a hike. Beautiful setting. Be aware that nothing separates you from the rest of Griffith Park. Coyotes are known to visit the cafe and immediate area. Do not leave your dog off leash or unattended while you patronize the cafe. Vegetarian options: There are several vegan and vegetarian options.

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Everything on the menu I tried was great, e.g. the coffee or the fresh lemonade. Eggs Nest and the cookies are yummie. They have outdoor seating but the area is currently remodeled. There is still some space to sit but not much. Parking is sometimes hard but free. Last time I even saw a deer around this area.

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Places I visited with friends A place where you can make memories The coffee is really delicious.

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Super good, inexpensive and very good.

Published at 2 years ago

I think we must have come on a bad day. They had no espresso so virtually all the coffee drinks were unavailable and just a few pastries - no sandwiches or salads or anything. Which would have been nice to know BEFORE we waited in line for 20 minutes.

Published at 2 years ago

Our visit to this awesome with my wife was super cool, her friend reccomend this place which is near the observatory , parking along the street , there are benches to chill with nature, very friendly staff, we got some coffee, eggs in the basket somethng like that, and something like a tart with cheese peppers i dont really remember but the food is amazing we will definetely have to go for more, we highly reccomend this shop.

Published at 2 years ago

Fresh, convenient and just what you need.

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This place is great. Really charming, lots of shaded outdoor picnic tables to sit at, and the food and coffee are delicious way better than a café in a park has any right to be. Pricewise it s on par with other artisan coffee shops. The only negative really is that waits can be quite long.

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Good stop on the way down from Griffith Observatory to use wifi. Parking: Available across the street

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Amazing fresh and generous sandwiches, very good real iced tea in a cozy dining area.

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Quick service and good food.

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They do not provide a itemized list of your purchase leaving you to presume the person taking your order has keyed in the items correctly and that youre being charged correctly. Ive always been provided an itemized bil at every other retail establishmentl, and Ive found that clerks have made mistakes in the past keying in purchases that shoukd not have been included. And since this is the very 1st time this has happened, I have to believe there must be a city or other legal requirement to provide a customer an itemized bill showing what the customer is paying for. The itemized bill should NOT remain exclusively in the hands of the seller as they have a vested interest in opposition to the buyer. If that is indeed a requirement, then this establishment is in violation. If this is not currently a requirement, it should be, even if only displayed electronically and wuth the customer then giving assent to the charge. I hope management will respond to this review, if not, I intend to take this up with whichever city department is in charge.

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Excellent espresso but overpriced

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Excellent service

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I havent eaten anything yet but I like the place I pass when Im on my walk

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Beautiful little cafe enroute to Griffith Observatory (or on the way back). Pet - friendly, pleasant staff. Queues can be long, so plan accordingly.

Published at 2 years ago

A fun cafe in the park, lots of outdoor seating. The frittata is really excellent. Parking can be a chore at times, but that is LA.

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Real oasis in the park

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Beautiful place, good food but the wait time is VERY LONG no matter how many ppl is in front of you or what you order. Go there only if you have PLENTY of time. Very slow service and it s been like that for years

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Good food. Ambience was top notch. Limited parking. Great outdoor seating

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Great family hike , moderate in level.

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I seriously could make a trip here just for the pastries. Everything myself and my friends ordered was great.

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A cute little spot to stop by and get some coffee and sweets. Good service.

Published at 2 years ago

Always a good place to hike..

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Ive been to the cafe twice and both times there was a LONG wait to place an order. The last time we waited 20 minutes and in the end we gave up, because we had to be somewhere else. There were barely 10 people in front of us (some together - so maybe 6-7 orders), but the line just wasnt moving and there was no sense of urgency from the staff. The food seems to take a long time to come out too and the menu is VERY limited. The cafe has an amazing location, which is surely what keeps it so busy. Such a shame, there could be a much better operator running it and it would be unbelievable.

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Always great for a coffee, tea or pastry before a hike in Griffith Park.

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Delicious pies and coffee , tea etc. With a beautiful view. More than enough seating/picnic tables out back and side.

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Fern Dell hiking trail is indeed a gem in this City of Angels. It is a sylvan retreat amongst the noise and traffic of a big city such as Los Angeles. It is worth seeing and walking this trail at least once.

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the avocado sandwich is so tasty

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It was a great place to take pictures I took my little brothers birthday pictures here :D

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How can I describe this? This is such a nice relaxing spot in the middle of the park where I enjoy a coffee or cappuccino and a delicious pastry after my hike. The Trails is a small cafe located in the middle of Griffith Park. They have breakfast, coffee and rolls to enjoy after a good walk in the park.

Published at 3 years ago

Very good place... Great.

Published at 3 years ago

We had been wanting to try this place for awhile now. After our hike we ordered a chai tea latte with oat milk, a lavender chocolate scone, and the spinach quiche. Omg was soooo amazing and the food and coffee was amazing. I also wanted to say the customer service was so impressive. The girl working that day was so kind and we just appreciate that so much. We can t wait to go back again. If you haven t been this is an amazing cafe that is worth a try.

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6 stars

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Cute outside place that offers coffee and food items.

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This place was fun. The pie is delicious!

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Is a beautiful place, fresh and clean air, nature,nature,the food was good egg in a basket delicious,, definitely coming back.

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Little treasure in the canyon. Loved my latte but came back to get more lavender shortbread before my 2 hr drive. AMAZING! I would love the recipe!

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Not sure Why the sitting are is Close if its OURSIDE! ? Coffee and pastry are Good! Oh the Avocado sandwich was Delicious!

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Hot as balls but worth it

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Cool always a line tho

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Great place to refuel after a great hike. Great food and great drinks.

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