From Instagram-worthy coffee shops to 3D food labs, these Los Angeles innovations demonstrate that the City of Angels has much more to offer than its sunny weather and Hollywood stars.
When it comes to food, Los Angeles has a wonderfully diverse culinary scene that draws on a variety of global influences. Adventurous foodies are sure to love the over-the-top creations found at shops like Donut Friend and GD Bro Burger, while those who appreciate the classics will find plenty to enjoy at hidden gems such as République and Salt & Straw. There is even a growing craft beer community led by cutting-edge companies such as Arts District Brewing.
Beyond food and drinks, there are a number of other Los Angeles innovations that take visitors beyond the Hollywood gates. Design-savvy visitors are likely to find themselves uncovering beautiful artisan treasures at Poketo, while art-lovers will be happy to get lost among The Broad's contemporary art exhibits. There is even a hybrid arcade called Button Mash where adults can play their favorite childhood games while sipping delicious craft beers.
All of these spots are especially noteworthy for those looking to immerse themselves in some of the trends highlighted during Trend Hunter’s Los Angeles innovation conference.
Top 15 Los Angeles Innovations
From Fashion-Forward Coffee Shop to 3D Printing Culinary Labs:
Katherine Pendrill — Mar 6, 2017 — World
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Fashion-Forward Coffee Shops
Los Angeles' 'Alfred Coffee' Boasts Instagram-Friendly Decor
14
Vintage Californian Bistros
Los Angeles' 'République' Combines Hollywood Glamour with French Fare
13
DIY Donut Shops
Los Angeles' 'Donut Friend Lets Customers Design Their Own Donut Sandwich
12
Design-Driven Decor Shops
Los Angeles' 'Poketo' Promotes the Work of Independent Artists
11
Hybrid Arcade Bars
Los Angeles' 'Button Mash' is a Cross Between an Arcade and a Restaurant
10
Playful Californian Brewpubs
The Arts District Brewing Company Combines Craft Beer with Bar Games
9
Chef-Driven Ice Creameries
'Salt & Straw' Brings Artisanal Ice Cream to Los Angeles
8
Over-the-Top Burger Shops
California-Based 'GD Bro Burger' Serves Up Colorful Comfort Food
7
Restored 1920s Bowling Alleys
'Highland Park Bowl' is a Historically Accurate Recreation
6
3D Printing Culinary Labs
The 3DS Culinary Lab in La is an Office and Educational Hub
5
Mythical Crystal Manicures
Nail Swag's 'Tarot Nails' Service Involves a Tarot Card Reading
4
Mobile Plus-Size Boutiques
'The Plus Bus' Brings Plus-Size Clothing Directly to Consumers
3
VR Movie Theaters
The IMAX VR Center Recently Opened in Los Angeles
2
Clandestine Karaoke Bars
Los Angeles' 'Blind Dragon' is an Asian-Style Lounge with Private Karaoke
1
Complimentary Contemporary Galleries
The Broad Museum in Los Angeles will Open in September 2015
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Immersive Brewery Tours
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Mobile Bus Boutiques
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Urban Balcony Decor Shops
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Bright Blue Burgers
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Mobile Lingerie Boutiques
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Trailblazing Doughnut Shops
Toronto's Glory Hole Doughnuts Serves Up Creative Flavor Combinations
Shipping Container Coffee Shops
This Repurposed Shipping Container Cafe Also Sells Coffee Machines
Box-Shaped Donut Kiosks
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Timber-Clad Coffee Shops
The New 'Connel Coffee' Shop Features Flooring That Runs Up the Counters
Bowling Alley Negligee
Freya Lingerie's Vintage 'Let 'em Roll' 2010 Campaign
Food Truck Fashion Boutiques
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Experimental Coffee Shops
This Cafe Offers Unusual Coffee Drinks Made from Premium Beans
Avant-Garde Furry Manicures
This Manicure Style is Designed to Bring a Soft Touch to Fingernails
Chic Mobile Boutiques
The Caravan Shop is a Boutique on Wheels
Vintage Ballroom Bistros
Wright & Company is an Exciting Detroit Restaurant with Stunning Decor
Shattered Glass Manicures
This Nail Art Style Replicates the Aesthetic of Transparent Shards
Professional Gamer Cafes
The Alienware Internet Cafe in China is Like Entering the Matrix
In-Mall VR Theme Parks
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Authentic Parisian Bistros
The 'Caffè Propaganda' Design Honors the Elegance of Parisian Eateries
Experiential Beer Lounges
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Curated Design Shops
'Wanted Design' Opened Its First Retail Store in Brooklyn's Sunset Park
Chic Parisian-Inspired Bistros
This Jakarta Bistro is Filled with Marble and Lush Plant Life
Upscale Modular Burger Bars
The New York City Uncle Sam's Burgers Opts for a Sophisticated Look
Revamped Coffee Shops
Modern Coffee Receives an Design Overhaul Courtesy of Arcsine Architecture
Mobile Ice Cream Shops
This Cobranded Food Truck Treated SXSW Atendees to Vegan Fruit Pops
Mobile Womenswear Boutiques
Fierce Finds Applies the Food Truck Model to Women's Clothing
Eccentric Donut Stores
The Glory Hole Donuts Shop is Sure to Make You Drool
Architectural Museum Showcases
The Hot to Cold Exhibit by BIG in Washington DC is Fascinating
Homey In-Store Displays
The JAJU Retail Spaces Consist of a Series of Lifestyle Vignettes
Stuffed Celebratory Recipes
This Stuffed Cauliflower Recipe Follows a Purim Tradition
Ultramodern Karaoke Bar Branding
This Karaoke Bar Branding Features Vibrant Geometrical Imagery
VR Content Partnerships
Jaunt and Playstation VR Have Partnered to Release Cinematic Content
Haute Bowling Shoots
Photographer Ryan Strong Stylizes Everyday Life
Former Factory Fitness Centers
La Factory in Moussy-le-Neuf is a Multipurpose Health Facility
Design Community Showrooms
The Provide Showroom in Vancouver Combines Modernity with Classicism
Mobile Fashion Boutiques
This Mobile Shop Showcases the Work of Emerging Fashion Designers
Lab-Like Coffee Shops
Shot Cafe by Wilson Holloway Has a Scientific Look to Denote Healthiness
Beer-Brewing Pizzerias
London's 'CRATE Brewery & Pizzeria' is Housed in an Old Factory
Aggressive Cider Branding
The 'Angry Orchard' Hard Cider Line Boasts Imaginative Names
Parisian Vegan Burgers
This Restaurant Offers Vegan Burgers For a Foreign Market
Color-Coordinated Design Stores
The CORAZYs Store in Tokyo is a Library of Decor Items
Karaoke Convenience Stores
A One-Off Family Mart Store in Tokyo Will Let Patrons Shop and Sing
Fall-Ready Plaid Nails
This Stamped Plaid Manicure Looks Like a Cozy Fall Sweater
Boho-Glam Design Shops
Vintage Sparkle Brings Vintage Bohemian Decor to Nashville Residents
Plant-Based Burger Joints
'By Chloe' is a Casual Vegan Restaurant with Burgers, Juice & More
Contemporary Brewpub Interiors
Chicago's 'Hopewell Brewing Co.' is a Light and Airy Space
Virtual Reality Shoes
The Cerevo Taclim Shoes at CES 2017 Let Users Move Their Feet in VR
Industrial Parisian Bistros
This Urban Restaurant Design is Both Sleek and Charming
Lawn Bowling Bars
Toronto's Track & Field Venue Fuses Lawn Sports and Liquor
Industrial Warehouse Coffee Shops
This Cobuke Coffee Location is Situated in an Old Warehouse
VR Civil War Films
PBS 'My Brother's Keeper' Brings New Techniques to Virtual Reality Filmmaking
Industrial Ice Cream Shops
Polka Gelato by Vonsung Features a Cool Concrete Design
Anatomical Nail Art
The Lena Dunham Nail Art Collection Features Busty Decals
Korean Rice Burgers
Kobob Burger Serves Rice Burgers Filled with Lettuce, Corn and Beef
Celebrity Vegan Bistros
Moby's 'Little Pine' Serves All-Organic, Plant-Based Food and Drinks
Bone Marrow-Stuffed Donuts
This Donut Features a Chocolate Filling Made from Roasted Bone Marrow
Korean Fusion Burger Joints
This Melbourne Burger Restaurant Combines American and Korean Flavors
Margarine Culinary Pop-Ups
The Becel Blend Bar Highlights the Brand's Versatile Product Range
Museum Lifestyle Shops
This Singapore Museum Opened a Multipurpose Space Called 'Gallery & Co'
Minimalist Design Flagships
The Muji Shanghai Features a Number of New In-Store Concepts
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Creameries
Orlando's Abracadabra Ice Cream Freezes Treats with Liquid Nitrogen
Laboratory Coffee Shops
Second Cup Debuts 'Cafe of the Future' in Toronto
Image-Based Israeli Cooking Apps
The Look & Cook App Highlights Recipes by Meir Adoni
Slow-Drip Coffee Shops
'Minedrip' Turns Every Customer into a Barista with Self-Serve Coffee
Mexican Sweet Shops
This New York City Sweet Shop Will Be Dedicated to Mexican Desserts
Nitrogen Dessert Parlors
Space Bars is a Pop-Up Ice Cream Shop That Operates Without Freezers
Lifestyle-Oriented Retail Beacons
The New Barney's Manhattan Store Offers Shoppers Holistic Advice
Cult Donut Festivals
The Donut Fest Showcases the Best Donut Shops in New York City
Tiki-Themed Pop-Ups
'The Coconut Club' is a Theatrical Tiki-Themed Pop-Up Restaurant
Gourmet Donut Shops
Blue Star Donuts Offers a Myriad of Artisanal and Guilt-Free Recipes
Portable Donut Shops
This Bicycle-Powered Bakery Will Serve American-Style Donuts
Luxury Champagne Doughnuts
The 'Luxury Zebra Cro' is the World's Most Extravagant Doughnut
Themed Karaoke Rooms
Aria Blu
Whimsical Creamery Parlours
Dondurma Dükkanı's Ice-Cream Shop Offers a Feminine Nod to Diners
Hot Stiletto Bowling
Kim Kardashian Bowls Wearing 5-Inch Louboutin Heels
Chic Commuter Boutiques
Toronto Eaton Centre's Mobile Closet Makes Fashion Accessible
Experience-Focused Museums
The Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus Incorporates Nature and Design
Hungarian-Asian Bistros
The 'Baobao' Restaurant is Adorned with Basket-Weaved Lanterns
Delicately Designed Museums
The Hungarian Museum of Architecture Would Renew Budapest's City Park
Industrial Brewery Interiors
Mad Giant's Design Was Based Off the Company's Free-Spirited Ethos
Rooftop Beer Gardens
The Brooklyn Navy Yard is Set to Become a Culinary Hot Spot
City-Based Nail Art
This Creative Manicure Helps Celebrate Singapore's 50th Birthday
Asian Fusion Breweries
This Scandinavian Brewery in Japan Features Unique Beers on Tap
Iconic Gamer Eateries
The Eorza Cafe is a Restaurant Inspired by Final Fantasy XIV
VR Horror Movie Trailers
The New Blair Witch VR Trailer Creates an Immersive Experience for Fans
Mobile Boutiques
The Parra and Stones Throw Pop Up Truck Brings the Shopping to You
Craft Brewery Hotels
The New Stone Hotel Will Cater to Craft Beer Aficionados
Beer Pairing Snack Menus
'Banger Brewing' Pairs Each of Its Brews with a Tasty Snack
Chromatic Bohemian Bistros
The Vibrant Bistro in Poland is Tailored to Free-Spirited Personalities
High-End Internet Cafes
'Wangyu e-Sports' is a Hybrid Internet Cafe for Avid Gamers
8-Bit Karaoke Bars
The Highball Lets You Belt Out Tunes in a Mario-Inspired Room
Economical Mobile Boutiques
‘The Fashion Truck’ Offers Amazing Deals on Wheels
Collaborative Art Shows
This Exhibit was Curated by the Munch Museum and Snohetta
Irish-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurants
This Culinary Event Celebrates St. Patrick's Day in Chicago
Upscale Fast Food Burgers
This Organic Burger Comes With a Spicy Mexican Topping
Animated Feline Manicures
The NCLA Hello Kitty Collection Features Customized Nail Stickers
Artistic Beer Exhibits
The Beer at Spiritmuseum Exhibition is for Connoisseurs
Rustic Southern Bistros
This Upscale Atlanta Restaurant is Infused with Mediterranean Warmth
Bicycle-Powered Creameries
'Peddler's Creamery' Puts Pedal to the Metal to Make Ice Cream
eSports Restaurant Cafes
'Storia' by Square Enix is a Destination for Viewing Video Game Contests
Burger Burrito Restaurants
Burgrito's in New York is Named After a Burger Burrito Mashup
Marble Manicure Collections
NCLA's Semi-Precious Sticker Range Boasts Stone Nail Art Prints
Video Game Cafes
The Artnia Cafe is Based on Final Fantasy
Boozy Ice Cream Flights
This Ice Cream Dish Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Whiskey Flavors
App-Inspired Karaoke Systems
The StarMaker Bluetooth Karaoke System by Philips Raises the Bar
Bowling Alley Cinemas
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Elegant Ice Cream Shops
The Snow Picnic Ice Cream Store Was Redesigned by Torafu Architects
Israeli Culinary Documentaries
Roger Sherman is Producing a Film on Dynamic Israeli Cuisine
Extravagant Diamond Manicures
This Luxurious Gold-Encrusted Diamond Manicure Costs $25,000
Geeky Gaming Hotels
The Arcade Hotel in Amsterdam Features Rooms Outfitted with Gaming Systems
Asian-Inspired Ice Creams
This Unusual Ice Cream Combination Melds South Asian Flavors
Widely Accessible VR Basketball
VR NBA Games Are Now Available on Google's Daydream Platform
Literary Detective Exhibits
The Museum of London's Sherlock Holmes Exhibit Explores the Series
Boozy Fall-Flavored Donuts
Kane's Donuts is Serving Up Festive Donuts Inspired by Seasonal Brews
Internet Cafe Karaoke Bars
The Ginza Tokyo is a Luxury Venue That Pairs Strange Activities
Hand-Tracking VR Software
uSens' Hand-Tracking System is Being Demoed at CES 2017
Active Karaoke Experiences
This Japanese Karaoke Space Also Features a Bouldering Wall
Eccentric Bike Archives
The Houston Bicycle Museum is a Quirky New Gallery in Texas
Retro Gamer Diners
The Pinball Cafe Brings Back Old-School Games
Gravy-Drenched Hamburgers
This London Burger Joint Serves Juicy Sandwiches with Extra Gravy
Portable Karaoke Speakers
Karaoke USA's New Karaoke System is an All-in-One Media Player
Mezzanine Bronze Bistros
Mozza is a Design Bistro That Mixes the Best of Interior Worlds
Marble Manicure Tutorials
Love Aesthetics Blog Shows Fans an Easy Nail Art DIY Project
Bowling Alley Benches
The Noddy Boffin Spare Table is Instilled with a Playful Quality
Digital Museum Archives
The Springfield Art Museum has Launched Its Collection Online
Whimsical Fragrance Branding
The Chanel Chance Eau Vive Campaign Brings a Fantasy to Life
Black Cultural Exhibits
London V&A's Latest Exhibit Speaks to the Black British Experience
VR Basketball Video Games
'NBA 2KVR Experience' Features Immersive Mini-Games
Body-Tracking VR Vests
The BluAtomVR System Allows Users to Turn Their Body into a Game Controller
Smart Karaoke Games
The 'Just Sing' Game Turns Phones Into a Mic and a Camera
Bowling Lane Decor
William Stranger Makes Bowling Chic with Eco Designs
Children's Cooking Programs
The Chef Upstairs Offers Kid-Friendly Food Workshops for All Ages
Robotic Bowling Alley Cleaners
The 'Kegel Kustodian' Cleans Bowling Lanes Automatically