M Street Coffee
13251 Moorpark St
Sherman Oaks
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1.2 miles from Harvard-Westlake
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Yelp Price Range $
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Local art is displayed around the coffee shop and is available for purchase. Artists’ names and prices of the works are listed underneath.
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Free Wi-Fi
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Cups are compostable and made with renewable resources
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Our picks: chai latte, mocha ice-blended, regular latte
Pita Kitchen
14500 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks
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2.5 miles from Havard-Westlake
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Yelp Price Range $
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Mediterranean food
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Most popular dishes: Chicken Schawarma, Chicken Shish Kebab
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Featured as one of Local Eats’ “Only the Best Restaurants” this year.
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Pita Kitchen, has been around since 2001 a local favorite.
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Adjacent newsstand offers magazines and newspapers if waiting to pick up food or eating alone.
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The kitchen and seating area are exposed to the street, making the small space feel open.
Gold Yaki Burger
4454 Van Nuys Blvd
Sherman Oaks
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2.5 miles from Harvard-Westlake
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Yelp Price Range $
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They have great burgers, but the various meat bowls are underrated favorites as well.
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Popular dishes: Beef and Chicken Combo Plate, Chicken Burger
Buttercelli Bakery
13722 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks
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1.5 miles from Harvard-Westlake
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Yelp Price Range $$
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The menu includes gluten-free, vegan and paleolithic diet options.
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Buttercelli’s Bakery is a small business with a friendly staff and unique recipes.
Aroma Tea and Coffee Company
4360 Tujunga Ave
- Studio City
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2.8 miles from Harvard-Westlake
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Yelp Price Range $$
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Worth the drive, Aroma, offers beautiful indoor and outdoor seating.
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Our picks: grilled cheese, south of the border omelette and the grilled shrimp salad.
Jumpcut Café
13203 Ventura Blvd,
Studio city
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0.8 miles from Harvard-Westlake
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Yelp Price Range $
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The café is a quiet place to do work during frees or before Peer Support on Mondays.
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Offers various events like film trivia nights, movie screenings and open mic nights.
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Our picks: hot chicken sandwich, chai french toast and the breakfast sandwich.