Echo Park Cafe Serves Good Food at Reasonable Prices

Editors Note: Sometimes you see something cool that you just have to share. This column is my opportunity to share with you the interesting businesses I'm visiting and people I'm meeting.

This week I had a meeting at Pazzo Gelato in the Citibank building on Sunset Boulevard. I got there a little early and decided to get some lunch. They didn't have a huge selection (mostly breakfast type food) but they sold bagels and lox at a reasonable price so I figured I would check it out. I was super surprised that a bagel with lox and a large coffee cost $11. It's hard in LA to find a bagel, lox and cream cheese for under $14. Not only that but it was good, like surprisingly good. The bagel was awesome, the fish was fresh and the coffee was good. The staff was friendly and helpful and I overall really enjoyed my experience there. I didn't get gelato but they have a gelato happy hour from 4 to 5 p.m. daily where each scoop is $1.50. When I left at 4:30, the store was filled with people getting (and enjoying) gelato. Seemed promising for another time. Pazzo Gelato is located in the plaza of the Citibank building at 1900 Sunset Blvd.