best pizza, tacos, and cheap eats in larchmont village
Larchmont Village isn't the first neighborhood that comes to mind when you're hunting for cheap eats. The tree-lined boulevard and the farmers market crowd can make it feel like a splurge-only zone. But look a little closer and you'll find some genuinely good, genuinely affordable food tucked right into the mix, plus a few nearby spots that Larchmont locals treat as their own.
Pizza Worth Walking To
For a proper sit-down pizza night, Louise's Trattoria at 232 N Larchmont Blvd has been the neighborhood's reliable answer for decades. It's not trendy, and that's exactly the point. The thin-crust pies come out of the kitchen hot and consistent. Grab a table on the patio when the weather cooperates, which in Larchmont is most of the year. They do brunch and cocktails too, so it doubles as a long Sunday destination. Reservations are smart on weekends.
Right next door, Girasole at 225 N Larchmont Blvd leans more Italian-bistro than pizza-parlor, but their pasta and wood-fired options scratch a similar itch when you want something warm and Roman-ish. The patio out front is one of the better people-watching perches on the boulevard. Another spot that rewards going early on a weeknight when the neighborhood feels quieter and more itself.
Cheap and Good: The Sub Situation
Tacos are honestly a short drive away rather than a Larchmont specialty, but the neighborhood does have one legitimate cheap-eat legend: Giamela's Submarine Sandwiches on Larchmont Blvd, rated a solid 4.6 stars and priced at a single dollar sign. The Italian sub is the move, loaded, messy, and the kind of sandwich that makes you wonder why you ever paid more for lunch. The turkey and avocado is the lighter call. Cash-friendly, no-frills, and genuinely beloved by the people who've been eating here for years.
After the Meal
The cheapest dessert decision you'll make is walking down to Salt & Straw at 240 N Larchmont Blvd. Yes, it's a line. Yes, it's worth it. The rotating seasonal flavors are the reason to go, they do things with ice cream that feel more like a culinary experiment than a scoop shop. Weekend afternoons get crowded fast, so either go right when they open or lean into the line and treat it as part of the Larchmont Saturday ritual.
Before You Eat
Start the afternoon at Café Midi at 148 N Larchmont Blvd (4.6 stars) for a cappuccino or cortado. It's the kind of café that feels like it belongs in a European neighborhood that accidentally ended up in LA, small, unhurried, good light. Or grab a pour-over at Dura Coffee at 429 N Western Ave (a rare perfect 5 stars) if you're coming from the Western Ave side. Specialty beans, serious brewing, no attitude.
Market Morning First
If you're planning around cheap eats, the Larchmont Village Farmers Market on Sunday mornings on Larchmont Blvd is one of the better free mornings you can have in this city. Artisan bread, seasonal produce, pastries from local bakers, graze your way through it and you've got a full breakfast for under ten dollars. It also sets the tone for everything else that follows on the boulevard.
Parking Notes
Street parking on Larchmont fills up fast on weekends, especially Sunday market mornings. The residential streets just east and west of the boulevard, think the blocks between Larchmont and Rossmore, usually have spots. Give yourself an extra five minutes and enjoy the walk in. That's kind of the whole point of this neighborhood anyway.