DiningNADC Burger (Not A Damn Chance)
1091 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles
Chef Phillip Frankland Lee and pro skateboarder Neen Williams' Wagyu smashburger concept is in buildout at 1091 Broxton Ave.
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Neighborhood Pulse: Improving
See all 14 neighborhood ratings & market data →13 new spots opened vs. 3 closed over the past 12 months. New spots are steadily filling prior empty storefronts along these blocks.
Storefront Tracker · Westwood Village
What’s Opening, Closing & Next on Westwood Village
Verified ground-floor storefront openings, coming-soon spots, and recent closings tracked in this neighborhood.
Dining
DiningCasalena Westwood
1139 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles
Coastal Mediterranean restaurant Casalena is converting the historic 1139 Glendon Ave building in Westwood Village.
StorefrontLa Raclette Westwood
1061 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles
French Alpine melted-raclette and charcuterie concept planned for 1061 Broxton Ave on Broxton Plaza.
StorefrontThe Bruin Theatre (Reopening)
948 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles
Historic 1937 Streamline Moderne movie palace at Broxton & Weyburn is preparing to reopen under independent operator Rui Pereira with restored 70mm and 35mm film projection.
StorefrontChapperito's Taqueria
960 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles
Neighborhood taqueria opened at 960 Gayley Ave in Westwood Village.
BakerySana'a Cafe
939 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles
Yemeni-inspired specialty coffee house, spiced chai, and pastry café opened Oct 5, 2026 (grand opening Oct 15) in the former BJ's space on Broxton Ave, complete with a second-floor study lounge.
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Previously: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (939 Broxton Ave) — two-level corner building on Broxton Avenue.
CoffeeEspresso Profeta
1129 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles
Beloved courtyard espresso bar at 1129 Glendon Ave closed on Sept 25, 2026 after 20 years in Westwood Village.
FashionSarah Leonard Fine Jewelers
1055 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles
Westwood Village's oldest family-owned fine jewelry store closed Aug 29, 2026 upon the owners' retirement after nearly 80 years on Westwood Blvd.
FashionUrban Outfitters
1028 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles
Apparel and lifestyle store at 1028–1038 Westwood Blvd closed Aug 20, 2026 after 22 years following UC Investments' acquisition of the Westwood Village Collection portfolio.
Coffee26 Pho Cafe
1067 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles
Vietnamese pho and noodle restaurant opened at 1067 Glendon Ave in Westwood Village.
StorefrontRaising Cane's Westwood Village
1008 Broxton Ave (at 10946 Weyburn Ave), Los Angeles
Opened July 13, 2026 in a renovated historic corner building at Broxton and Weyburn with a patio, garage-style doors, and late-night hours until 2 a.m. daily.
DiningKopan Izakaya
1051 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles
Japanese ramen, sushi, and small-plates izakaya overlooking pedestrianized Broxton Plaza.
CoffeeKitanoya Soufflé
954 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles
Japanese soufflé pancake and dessert café on Gayley Avenue just steps from UCLA.
CoffeeCiteadrinks
10967 Weyburn Ave, Los Angeles
Fruit-tea and boba bar on Weyburn Avenue in Westwood Village.
CoffeeMilksha
1055 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles
Taiwanese fresh-milk bubble tea café opened May 7, 2026 on Broxton Plaza, staying open until midnight daily.
DiningXibei Eatery
10965 Weyburn Ave, Los Angeles
Northwestern Chinese hand-pulled noodle and lamb skewer restaurant opened its fourth LA-area outpost on Weyburn Ave.
CoffeeLiu's Cafe
1108 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles
Michelin Bib Gourmand–recognized Taiwanese and Hong Kong café from Koreatown opened its second LA outpost on Gayley Ave on Feb 13, 2026, serving Chiayi chicken rice, beef noodle soup, spicy wontons, and Hong Kong–style French toast.
CoffeeMakenna Koffee Company
10940 Weyburn Ave, Los Angeles
Specialty coffee roaster and café on Weyburn Avenue in Westwood Village.
Editor’s Picks · Local Favorites · Trending
Neighborhood Favorites in Westwood Village
The five standout spots in each category in Westwood Village, verified Oct 2026.
Coffee & Matcha
- 1Alfred CoffeeLocal favorite1154 Westwood Blvd, Los AngelesBustling Westwood Village outpost of LA's signature iced vanilla latte and ceremonial matcha bar on Westwood Blvd.
- 2Le Phant Milk Tea & MatchaTrending10911 Lindbrook Dr, Los AngelesCult-favorite Westwood Village tea and matcha bar on Lindbrook Dr known for rich double-whisked matcha and house milk teas.
- 3Junbi Matcha & TeaEditor's pick10963 Weyburn Ave, Los AngelesWhisked ceremonial Uji matcha lattes and layered fruit matchas on Weyburn Ave.
- 4Ministry of CoffeeLocal favorite1010 Glendon Ave, Los AngelesAustralian-inspired espresso bar and sunny brunch patio on Glendon Ave.
- 5Elysee Bakery & CafeLocal favorite1099 Gayley Ave, Los AngelesEuropean-style patisserie, croissants, and espresso patio at Gayley & Kinross.
Restaurants
- 1Violet BistroEditor's pick1121 Glendon Ave, Los AngelesChef Dana Slatkin's romantic French-Californian bistro, courtyard patio, and cooking school on Glendon Ave.
- 2KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll BarLocal favorite1110 Gayley Ave, Los AngelesWarm-rice, crispy-nori hand roll counter from the Sugarfish team that draws a steady Gayley Ave line.
- 3Bread HeadTrending1136 Westwood Blvd, Los AngelesAcclaimed focaccia sandwich shop from Trois Mec alums Alex Williams and Jordan Snyder on Westwood Blvd.
- 4Lulu's at the Hammer MuseumLocal favorite10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los AngelesAlice Waters and David Tanis's seasonal market-driven courtyard café inside the Hammer Museum.
- 5Diddy RieseLocal favorite926 Broxton Ave, Los AngelesWestwood Village landmark since 1983 for fresh-baked cookies and custom ice cream sandwiches.
Shops
- 1Hammer Museum StoreEditor's pick10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los AngelesCurated art books, artist multiples, jewelry, and design objects at the gateway to Westwood Village.
- 22nd STREETTrending1100 Westwood Blvd, Los AngelesCurated Japanese-founded secondhand streetwear, vintage, and designer fashion boutique at Westwood & Kinross.
- 3Westwood Village Farmers' MarketLocal favorite1036 Broxton Ave (Broxton Plaza), Los AngelesWeekly Thursday open-air farmers' market and artisan bazaar anchoring car-free Broxton Plaza.
- 4Urban OutfittersLocal favorite1028 Westwood Blvd, Los AngelesWestwood Boulevard fashion, home decor, and vinyl staple at 1028–1038 Westwood Blvd.
- 5Ulta BeautyLocal favorite10925 Kinross Ave, Los AngelesDestination beauty, skincare, fragrance, and salon anchor on Kinross Avenue in the heart of Westwood Village.
Neighborhood Map & Public Records
Storefront Map & Filing Breakdown
Interactive map of Neighborhood Favorites, recent openings, and coming-soon locations in Westwood Village.
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