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Hidden Gems in North Hollywood

The spots in North Hollywood that fly under the radar: highly rated by the people who know them, without the crowds of the obvious picks.
1

Austria Chiropractic

Chiropractor · 4.9★ on Google (73)

A chiropractic office on Lankershim with a strong reputation built on a consistent volume of patient reviews. The near-perfect rating is notable and suggests patients leave satisfied.

4883 Lankershim Blvd
2

Desert Dental

Dentist · 4.9★ on Google (176)

Desert Dental on Lankershim is among the most well-regarded businesses in the neighborhood by patient reviews. Specific services are not detailed in what we have, but the feedback across nearly 200 reviews is consistently strong.

4821 Lankershim Blvd Ste B
3

Family Dental Group

Dentist · 4.9★ on Google (366)

A dental practice on Vineland Ave that is about as highly rated as a dentist gets, with nearly 400 reviews backing that up. A sound option if you're looking for a reliable neighborhood dentist.

5160 Vineland Ave
4

The Young Actor's Studio

Theater · 4.9★ on Google (64)

A theater school for young performers on Lankershim with near-perfect ratings across its reviews. Details on programming are limited here, but the community response speaks for itself.

5215 Lankershim Blvd
5

Cahuenga General Store

Coffee Shop · 4.8★ on Google (148)

A cozy counter-serve coffee shop on Cahuenga with espresso drinks, sandwiches, and an old-fashioned general store feel that sets it apart from the usual café. It's affordable, well loved by regulars, and easy to grab and go. A good neighborhood spot for a quick coffee or a simple lunch.

5510 Cahuenga Blvd
6

Euphuria Pet Salon

Shop · 4.8★ on Google (176)

A pet grooming salon on Magnolia with a strong reputation among local dog and cat owners. The rating across a solid number of reviews suggests the animals, and their owners, leave happy.

10538 Magnolia Blvd
7

Humble Bird

Restaurant · 4.8★ on Google (270)

One of the more loved spots in North Hollywood, with a notably high rating across a solid number of reviews. It does takeout and delivery but no reservations, so plan accordingly. The facts here are thin, but the numbers suggest people feel strongly about it.

10719 Burbank Blvd
8

MyGym

Playground · 4.8★ on Google (30)

A children's gym and play space in North Hollywood that parents tend to rate very highly. Beyond that, details are limited, so worth calling ahead to confirm programming and age ranges.

9

North Hollywood Ice

Shop · 4.8★ on Google (27)

A small shop on Craner Ave selling ice, with a tight but very loyal following. If you need a bag in a hurry, this is your spot.

5257 Craner Ave
10

The WIEN Hot Dog Truck

Restaurant · 4.8★ on Google (32)

A hot dog truck that has built a quietly devoted following, with some of the highest ratings of any food spot in the neighborhood. It's takeout only, so come ready to eat on the go. A small review count, but the enthusiasm is consistent.

11

Toluca Bakery & Cafe

Bakery · 4.8★ on Google (248)

A neighborhood bakery on Riverside Drive with a strong reputation and a high volume of happy visitors. It offers takeout, making it a practical stop for pastries or a coffee on the way somewhere. One of the more reliably well-reviewed spots in the area.

11365 Riverside Dr
12

Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group

Theater · 4.8★ on Google (205)

One of the more singular venues on Lankershim, this small strip-mall theater puts on darkly theatrical productions, including adaptations like "The Raven," that have earned it a genuinely devoted following. The ratings reflect how much people who find their way here tend to love it.

4850 Lankershim Blvd
13

Camera Craft

Shop · 4.7★ on Google (31)

Camera Craft sits on Lankershim and is one of the few remaining camera shops in the Valley. Facts are thin on what they stock, but customers think highly of the place.

4800 Lankershim Blvd
14

El Portal Theatre

Theater · 4.7★ on Google (271)

A theater on Lankershim in NoHo Arts District, and one of the more warmly regarded venues in the neighborhood. Worth checking their calendar if you're looking for a local stage to support.

5269 Lankershim Blvd
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Updated June 2026