Café Metropole

This cute little cafe boasts al fresco dining and a healthy, alternative menu to most of the island's offerings. (We know Angelenos get a little anxious if there's no quinoa salad for miles.) Here you'll find vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options like roasted veggies and falafel, as well as nods to cuisine around the world, with dishes such as the Argentine beef sandwich with homemade chimichurri sauce ($9) and the crab salad with cilantro and spicy sambal ($12). Dine on the patio or grab a sandwich to go for a hike or trip to the beach.