"Explore Together" is our new guide on our family-friendly locations all over the world. To introduce this feature, we took the Vuong family to our neighborhood favorite: The Pie Hole in Downtown Los Angeles. It's our favorite short stop for a snack and of course, delicious coffee!
Menu Favorites:
The kids love the Chicken Pot pie, Chocolate Crostata, Maple Custard, and even the Mac N' Cheese pie. For the parents, we recommend the Earl Grey Tea pie and even Mexican Chocolate pie. While parents drink their coffee, kids can get freshly made hot chocolate (with steamed milk). Be sure to ask for fun latte art!
What's Neat:
Many of the charming elements of The Pie Hole are the framed recipes on the wall, the kraft paper roll up menu at the registrar, and the humble atmosphere. It's a place for relaxing, exploring, and even people-watching. We love sitting outside to soak in the sun and even have a chat with neighboring customers.
Traction Avenue has also become a raving popular street for Los Angeles-goers. Nearly every wall on the street (and around the corners) are painted with beautiful murals by local artists. It's the ultimate photo opportunity.
Address: 714 Traction Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90013
Parking: Mostly street parking, but it is free on Traction Avenue. Beyond Traction, there is metered and timed parking all around.
Store hours:
Mon-Weds: 7am-10pm
Thurs: 7am-11pm
Friday: 7am-12am
Saturday: 8am-12am
Sunday: 8am-11pm
Best hours to visit with kids:
From Monday to Friday:
Mornings before 11 AM
Afternoons between 2 PM and 4 PM
Photography by Jessica Castro
Assisted by Crystal Rivera
Clothing Credits:
Riley (oldest daughter) is wearing an Ode to Jeune blouse and DISA NYC skirt
Jackson (son) is wearing Ode to Jeune top and shorts
Lucie (baby) is wearing a Chasing Windmills romper