365 Places to Eat

If you have seen a movie at either of the large theaters in Westwood, you have probably seen The Gypsy Cafe. It’s over by Diddy Reese and there were probably groups of college students outside smoking hookas.

Outside the Gypsy Cafe

I’m not a hooka fan, but I do love the famous Gypsy Cafe tomato soup. It is rich a creamy, I think with some bread to thicken it up. The tomato soup still holds its tang though, and is very satisfying on a chilly evening.

Gypsy Tomato Soup

The rest of Gypsy’s menu is pretty good, standard Mediterranean food with kabobs, falafel and pizza (?). I would make a special trip to Gypsy for the soup, but not necessarily for the rest of the menu. Dining choices are relatively limited in Westwood though, and if you’re catching a movie, Gypsy is a reliable choice.

It can be maddening to park in Westwood, but the lot on Broxton (the one-way street near the theaters) gives you a couple of hours free and has lots of spots. Head to the lower levels, they seem to be under utilized.

Gypsy Cafe
940 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles
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