Mid-City

diverse mixed · 90019

Mid-City is the part of LA the freeway maps tried to forget and the restaurant openings keep dragging back. West Adams went from sleepy bungalow rows to Highly Likely brunch waits and Mizlala patios in roughly two news cycles, which means the dating pool skews bifurcated: long-tenured locals who remember when, and recent transplants who treat a craftsman porch as a personality. The honest tradeoff is parking and pace. You will not find a scene the way Silver Lake hands you one, but a Tuesday at Tartine or a walk through Leimert Park does more relationship work than three West Hollywood rooftops.

17,760

singles 22–50

53%

male

$35,919

median income

$1,795

median rent

The data

Mid-City by the numbers

Mid-City runs male-skewed, about 53% men to 47% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Mid-City is about $35,900.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Mid-City pays about $1,800 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 17,800 Mid-City residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

23 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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23 spots across Mid-City

Mid-City
Activity
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Art museum★ 4.6 · 20,854
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 20,854 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 6 PM
Tue11 AM to 6 PM
WedClosed
Thu11 AM to 6 PM
Fri11 AM to 8 PM
Sat10 AM to 7 PM
Sun10 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
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Mid-City
Activity
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Museum★ 4.6 · 15,395
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 15,395 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9:30 AM to 5 PM
Tue9:30 AM to 5 PM
Wed9:30 AM to 5 PM
Thu9:30 AM to 5 PM
Fri9:30 AM to 5 PM
SatClosed
Sun9:30 AM to 5 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Mid-City
Activity
Petersen Automotive Museum
Museum★ 4.8 · 13,710
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 13,710 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Petersen Automotive Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 6 PM
Tue10 AM to 6 PM
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 6 PM
Fri10 AM to 6 PM
Sat10 AM to 6 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Mid-City
Dining
Firefly
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,736
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,736 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Firefly.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun4:30 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Mid-City
Drinks
The Wellesbourne
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 596
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 596 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Wellesbourne.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Mid-City
Dining
Met Him At A Bar
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 562
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 562 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Met Him At A Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Mid-City
Dining
Chi Spacca
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 524
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 524 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chi Spacca.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 to 9 PM
Tue6 to 9 PM
Wed6 to 9 PM
Thu6 to 9 PM
Fri5:30 to 10 PM
Sat5:30 to 10 PM
Sun5:30 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Mid-City
Dining
A Food Affair
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 521
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 521 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at A Food Affair.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat5 to 9:30 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Cafés
Jurassic Magic Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 439
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 439 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Jurassic Magic Coffee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 4 PM
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM
Fri7 AM to 4 PM
Sat7 AM to 4 PM
Sun7 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
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Mid-City
Activity
Cliffs of Id
Rock climbing gym★ 4.6 · 392
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 392 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cliffs of Id.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue6:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed6:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu6:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri9 AM to 6 PM
SatClosed
Sun8 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Drinks
The Roger Room
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 380
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 380 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Roger Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 PM to 2 AM
Tue6 PM to 2 AM
Wed6 PM to 2 AM
Thu6 PM to 2 AM
Fri6 PM to 2 AM
Sat7 PM to 2 AM
Sun8 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
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Mid-City
Activity
Craft Contemporary
Art museum★ 4.5 · 268
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 268 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Craft Contemporary.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 5 PM
Thu11 AM to 5 PM
Fri11 AM to 5 PM
Sat11 AM to 5 PM
Sun11 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Drinks
Stir Crazy
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 249
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 249 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Stir Crazy.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 11 PM
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Drinks
Blue Collar
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 230
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 230 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Blue Collar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 PM to 12 AM
Tue7 PM to 12 AM
Wed7 PM to 12 AM
Thu7 PM to 1 AM
Fri7 PM to 2 AM
Sat7 PM to 2 AM
Sun7 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Dining
Propaganda Wine Bar
Pizza restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 189
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 189 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Propaganda Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Cafés
Mad Lab Coffee
Coffee shop★ 4.5 · 145
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 145 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mad Lab Coffee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 5 PM
Tue7 AM to 5 PM
Wed7 AM to 5 PM
Thu7 AM to 5 PM
Fri7 AM to 5 PM
Sat7 AM to 5 PM
Sun7 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Drinks
Melanie Restaurant
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 116
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 116 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Melanie Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Drinks
CAFÉ TRISTE
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 76
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 76 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at CAFÉ TRISTE.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 11 PM
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Drinks
Cardinale du Vin
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 63
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 63 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cardinale du Vin.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5:30 to 10 PM
Wed5:30 to 10 PM
Thu5:30 to 10 PM
Fri5:30 to 11 PM
Sat5:30 to 11 PM
Sun2 to 8 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Drinks
Adams Wine Shop
Wine bar★ 4.7 · 58
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 58 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Adams Wine Shop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 6:30 PM
Wed12 to 6:30 PM
Thu12 to 6:30 PM
Fri12 to 6:30 PM
Sat12 to 6:30 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Drinks
The Blending Lab Winery
Winery★ 4.8 · 38
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Blending Lab Winery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat2 to 9 PM
Sun3 to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Cafés
Banana Drip
Dessert shop★ 4.6 · 34
LGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 34 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Banana Drip.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 5:30 PM
Sat8 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mid-City
Drinks
Bar Benjamin
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 26
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bar Benjamin.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue6 PM to 12 AM
Wed6 PM to 12 AM
Thu6 PM to 1 AM
Fri6 PM to 1 AM
Sat6 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

Mid-City

Mid-City by the numbers

Local date spots

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

Petersen Automotive Museum

Firefly

The Wellesbourne

Met Him At A Bar

Chi Spacca

A Food Affair

Jurassic Magic Coffee

Cliffs of Id

The Roger Room

Craft Contemporary

Stir Crazy

Blue Collar

Propaganda Wine Bar

Mad Lab Coffee

Melanie Restaurant

CAFÉ TRISTE

Cardinale du Vin

Adams Wine Shop

The Blending Lab Winery

Banana Drip

Bar Benjamin

Reach Mid-City singles right where they plan dates.