I have people coming into Golden Saddle Cyclery all the time, asking what they should do in Silver Lake. GSC has sorta become the underground Chamber of Commerce for the area. I've called this neighborhood home for over a decade, and I still love it just as much today as I did then. While many of the things I once loved here are gone, there are still some wonderfully eccentric shops and eateries that should be shared with the world.

You won't be able to walk Sunset Blvd to see these sights, I'd most definitely grab a bike. So here's my list of some places not to be missed.

Taco's Villa Corona
A 25 year old taco stand, making a chilaquiles burritos just over the river in Atwater Village. Yep, you read that right, they put tortillas in the tortilla! I usually order mine with nopales and chorizo. There's no seating at TVC, so I usually grab mine to go, and head down to the river for breakfast.
3185 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Bloom and Plume
A colorful coffee shop owned by one of the most talented human beings on the face of this earth. Maurice Harris, is an artist, florist, dancer, extraordinaire, that has taken his personality and somehow transformed it into a coffee shop. You'll leave here caffeinated, ready to face the world, and completely comfortable being the best you, you can be.
1638 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Vinny's Barbershop
If you wear your hair on the shorter side, and are looking for the best barber in Los Angeles, look no further than Vinny's Barbershop on Virgil. Vinny's is owned by Omar Romero a Los Angeles rockabilly legend known all over the world for his good looks, beautiful voice, and his "Wild" live performances. But in this small neighborhood barbershop, Omar is just known as the best damn barber LA has ever seen! From straight to kinky, or maybe even some curls, these barbers will know how to cut your hair.
852 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Virgil Normal
Next to Vinny's Barbershop, is in my opinion the greatest store in all of Los Angeles, Virgil Normal. This is a place that I tell everyone who stops into GSC to go see. While they call it a menswear store, I know my wife Liz can't go in there without buying something. Shirley Kurata and Charlie Staunton have created a space so interesting, and packed it full of the coolest stuff ever, I doubt anyone could leave empty handed. I promise, go see for yourself.
4157 Normal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Rick's Produce Market
If you want something a bit cleaner to eat, checkout Rick's Produce Market. The easiest way to describe Rick's is, think about your local farmer's market before it was overrun with incense, crystals, and vintage clothing. Think about organic local produce delivered to the neighborhood at affordable prices. I'm a huge fan of their immunity booster and I always have them make my guacamole fresh with jalapeños, both of these are quite spicy!
755 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Silent Auction

In collaboration with Kyle, we auctioned this fully customized Mini Velo to benefit RADshare—a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering local youth through programs that explore and celebrate the art of having fun. RADshare aims to promote a safer bike culture by offering safety education, free helmets and dependable cycling equipment.

The organization, led by a community of creative leaders, seeks to close the opportunity gap through mentoring and exposure to the arts of fun and action-sports culture. It raises awareness for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), promotes mental health, exercise and nutrition and builds community advocates through a combination of education, advocacy, and equipment, focusing on serving riders with less access to resources.

RADshare empowers today’s youth to reach their full potential through inclusive community-based projects, development of shared spaces and greater access to skills and safety clinics. We believe in empowerment through sharing RAD experiences.