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A longtime neighborhood fave, Jinky's is a California-style cafe serving comfort food for breakfast and lunch. Almost always packed, it can be hard to compete for a seat, but the light and flaky French toast, the fluffy profusion of pancakes (in flavors like chocolate chip, blueberry, pumpkin and banana) make it all worth it. Design your own omelettes, and vegetarians can enjoy the veggie chorizo and some vegan items.
14120 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks CA 91423
(818) 981-2250
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LEAF CUISINE
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If Leaf Cuisine founder Rod Rotondi has his way, affordable organic raw food will become as common as McDonald's. Until that day, Rotondi is slowly growing his empire of comfortable cafes and expanding the number of packaged food items he sells at organic food stores. The Sherman Oaks location has a Subway outlet vibe from the outside, but inside the air is filled with an earthy aroma that is truly unique. Try the “Bombay Burrito," with lentil croquettes and coconut curry sauce, and discover raw power.
14318 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 907-8779
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LA FRITE
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Vive le France! The French fry is king here. The crisp, salty treats are served up here skinny-style, just like in Europe. The fries are the only thing skinny about La Frite, though. Croque Monsieur, eggs Benedict, juicy burgers, sweet and savory crepes, and baked brie appetizers all conspire to pack on the pounds. But it's worth every last calorie: this 35-year-old cafe keeps making fans.
15013 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
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ROBIN HOOD BRITISH PUB
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Score serious pub food in the English style at this no-nonsense British pub. Shepherd's pie, fish and chips, chicken curry pie, bangers and mash, Scotch eggs--basically, enough cholesterol to stop the heart of the healthiest football player. (And here "football" means SOCCER, mate!) Step in to catch a soccer game on tv and sample England's traditional foods: hearty, rich, and very NOT fat-free!
13640 Burbank Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
(818) 994-6045
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