This is a great spot to hit up in Griffith Park either before or after a hike. The line is almost always kind of long on the weekends though, so prepare to wait. They have a number of fresh baked sweet and savory pastries. It was so hard to choose. I had the lavender shortbread, which was unfortunately a miss for me, It was a sugar cookie not shortbread. Very different textures. But the strawberry lemonade was really good. Also had a bite of my husband's avocado sandwich, which was delicious. The crowd was kind of a mix of Hollyweirdos, families, and millennials, so do with that what you like. There's a fair amount of seating but you could also just take stuff with you on a hike or eat in your car if you had to. Really nice place when it's not too hot. Can't wait to try some of the savory pastries next time.

The Trails is a Fern Dell gem. It's always great to grab a quick meal there either before or after a hike. I love their chickpea salad sandwich, frittata, lavender shortbread, and coffee.

Been here twice now, came Saturday morning around 8:30am with a friend. It wasn't too busy and got our order quickly. I ordered a matcha latte with oat milk and the egg in a basket. 10/10 recommend both! The egg in a basket was yummy! The cashier was also friendly and the overall vibe of this place was great! Plenty of parking which is a huge plus.

10/23/24 It's my lucky day (well, after missing our flight), I finally happened to come here when this coffee shop is open. When we (my Hubby now, bf then) lived in Hollywood eons ago, I used to hike towards Griffith Park & must've passed by this shop many times. I am not entirely certain if it even existed at all. It's my kind of place, the same way I would find rustic places to be ideal. Or finding a wayward diner in a sleepy town like Twin Peaks to order a cup of coffee & a slice of pie to enjoy at the counter. Iconic. It's a stand alone structure with a varied menu for coffee or tea (hot or cold, lattes of interesting flavors, etc) There are baked goods like huge cookies, scones, quiche & I think they make sandwiches as well. I ordered a hot small matcha latte ($5.50) & a lavender shortbread cookie ($4.25) a bit pricey but it may be par for the course in these parts. The matcha had the right amount of earthiness to it but it is tiny, I thought it was like a couple of gulps (.lol). The cookie did taste fantastic because I distinctly smelled the wonderful aroma of the lavender, rich & buttery, too. The little shop does not have indoor dining area but plenty of cement benches spread out in the property to enjoy your goodies. Squirrels might join your little soirée lol. What's not to love? I was able to enjoy this lovely treat at the great lush outdoors of Griffith Park! Check out the photos! The staff were okay, friendly enough, straightforward. Parking is wherever you could find along the road that leads to the Observatory, free. Hubby just chilled while I took photos, sipped & savored my latte/cookie. Great experience! Would love to return to try more of their menu items.

This spot is super cute and convenient for those at Griffith. The menu has more to offer than I would've originally expected with it being so small. They had coffee, tea and other beverages as well as small bites, pastries and sandwiches. I ordered the strawberry lemonade which was super refreshing and not too sweet as well as their buttermilk cheddar biscuit. I saw it in the glass and couldn't resist and it was delicious! The only downside here is the line was long when we went and took forever for us to get to the front!

There is a bit of a line, but what a jewel at the end of the hike! We actually didn't have high expectations, but the coffee was really good. My husband got a cold brew, and I got an iced latte with light ice.

Slice of heaven!! Absolutely love this place. Great stop before or after your hike. Enjoyed their snake dog and strawberry lemonade was a delight during a hot summer day! Expect some delay during the weekend but it's worth the wait. Lastly, loved the nature ambiance! Highly recommended!!

Everything time you come down to Griffins Observatory you have to came to The Trails for there few goodies especially their lavender shortbread cookie! That's what we ordered and Avocado Sandwich. Their sandwiches are bountiful like you can see the picture I can explain it just few words you got to come here and try it. Service are very friendly and the environment is very cute and planted seating area.

Why am I just finding out about this place? I have been in this area many times over the years but never came across this cafe. After our short hike today we spotted this place and had to check it out. At 1pm there was a long line of people so I'm like ok we have to wait and try it. While waiting in line you smell the cookies and scones they are baking. Once it was my turn I couldn't decide what to get. We weren't hungry so I ordered cold brew coffee, a lavender chocolate chip scone and an apple oatmeal cookie. Delicious .... Freshly baked goodness. We sat under the big trees where there are many picnic tables and enjoyed our sweets and coffee. They have coffee, tea, sandwiches, cookies.... We had a beautiful time with my son and husband enjoying the fresh air, the trees and the surrounding greenery all around. What a great find. Can't wait to come back.

How has it taken me this long to try this place?! Stopped by here after a hike and everything was delicious, We even saw Deer while eating! The sandwiches were good and the drinks as well. There was a line but it moved quickly as it seems people like to grab a coffee before going on their hike so there were tables available for us to sit. Will definitely be back