One of Los Angeles’s best Italian sandwiches is by the beach in Santa Monica. Bay Cities brings an authentic Italian deli to Southern California with its full-service deli counter and cold salad bar. Home of “the Godmother,” the endearing name for an Italian sub that doesn’t mess around, Bay Cities is a can’t-miss off the Expo Line.

Three words: Creme. Brulee. Crepe. This is the specialty item at Millet Crepe, a creperie in Sawtelle Japantown that rolls its crepes like an ice cream cone then fills it with custard, ice cream, or whipped cream. The creme brulee crepe is finished with a torch to crunchy, caramelized perfection.

On those peak hot summer days in LA, shaved ice straight to the mouth is the only thing that does the trick. At Brian’s Shave Ice, bold flavors combined with shaved ice make for the perfect summer treat. The filling options make it extremely difficult to pare down: Dole whip, adzuki beans, mochi, or ice cream. Thankfully, you don’t have to pick just one. Top it with a choice of syrup flavors and finish the whole experience with the special condensed milk sno-cap.

Indonesian street food takes center stage at Simpang Asia, where the oxtail soup is always tender and the turmeric chicken is never dry. The fun space is bright and airy and the menu is extensive, serving Indonesian specialities such as lemper (sweet rice rolls with shredded coconut chicken) and baso malang (street cart beef ball noodle soup).

Home to one of the plushest cinnamon rolls ever baked, Super Domestic Coffee also serves up coffee, pastries, breakfast burritos, bagel sandwiches, and toasts with a side of cute vibes. Operating from a tiny but mighty storefront, Super Domestic offers fun takes on classics such as the “Call Your Grandma” lox bagel or “The Attack!” breakfast burrito. The drinks are just as creative, including a dulce de leche matcha latte and yerba matte pour over.

At this Argentine spot, diners can have their cakes, alfajores, and empanadas all in one place. On the full menu, find the chimichurri chicken plate and pascualina (savory tart). Peruse the market section to find Argentine specialties while waiting for orders.

Highly Likely Cafe is just as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the stomach. Perfect for brunches, lunches, and more, the open, airy spot serves a mean breakfast burrito and possibly the most beautiful avocado toast. Get comfy in a booth or soak in the sun at a patio table.

From hot dog cart to full-blown restaurant, brothers Cary and Duane Earle share a bit of New York style to the LA links. Get hot dogs topped with a wide range of 17 condiments, from New York-cooked onions to ranch dressing. Since opening the first brick-and-mortar in 1992, Earle’s has expanded into burgers, sandwiches, and Jamaican patties. It even serves can’t-miss desserts such as banana pudding and sweet potato pie, but its mission of bringing community together remains the same.

From po’ boys to shrimp and crawfish étouffée, Harold & Belle’s brings more than just a bit of New Orleans to LA’s food scene. Going back three generations, the restaurant has been a cornerstone in Jefferson Park, serving up New Orleans classics in a cozy yet fine dining experience fit for any family gathering, friend celebration, or treat-your-self kind of night.

Family-owned Chichen Itza specializes in Yucatan-style Mexican food to bring a bit of their food lineage to Los Angeles. The tamal colado, filled with achiote chicken and steamed in banana leaves, is tender and flavorful. For a full dinner to hunker down on, order the pollo pibil — bone-in chicken marinated in achiote, sour orange juice, and cooked in banana leaves, and served with rice, beans, pickled red onions, and tortillas.

It’s Harry Potter’s world — we’re just living in it. This is a statement of truth over at Nimbus Coffee, where the vibe transports you to a place of whimsy and wizardry. Escape to Nimbus for a bit and find menus for the “Adventurous Wizard” (Orange is the New Hex) or the “Basic Witch” (House Elf Brew).