Eagle Rock Rocks
Dine, stroll, and bowl in this small town in the big city
Not too long ago, the stretch of Colorado Boulevard that ran through the Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock was, in the words of resident Mary Tokita, “just a place you drove on to get from the Valley to Pasadena.”
Now the boulevard and Eagle Rock itself are coming into their own. For years, residents watched as Colorado Boulevard slid into decline: Storefronts receded, parking lots encroached, and neighborhood shops were replaced by automotive businesses―more than 90, by Tokita’s count. But Tokita and other residents formed a neighborhood association that fought to enhance the foot-friendly nature of the boulevard, which serves as Eagle Rock’s Main Street.
Once an auto-repair shop, Fatty’s & Co. ($$; closed Tue; 1627 Colorado Blvd.; 323/254-8804) is now a vegetarian cafe, although the automotive magazines for sale here provide a nice link to the past. Longer-established favorites include Casa Bianca ($; closed Sun–Mon; 1650 Colorado; 323/256-9617) for pizza and Colombo’s Restaurant ($$$; 1833 Colorado; 323/254-9138) for steaks and live jazz.
