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    A starting point for exploring Whittier

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

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    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.

    Restaurant

    Phlight

    Restaurant · 6512 Greenleaf Avenue

    Phlight serves tapas and other dishes in a warm, lively, and sophisticated atmosphere at 6512 Greenleaf Avenue in Whittier, California. The menu features Pata T As Bravas, Sweet Potato Fries, Grilled Bread, and Bowie's…

    Restaurant

    LA Bodega Brewing Company

    Restaurant · 6711 Comstock Ave

    LA Bodega Brewing Company emphasizes quality, culture, community, and craftsmanship, using premium ingredients to create flavor combinations in Whittier, California. The company's food and drink options are crafted…

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Furniture shop

    A to Z Mart

    Furniture shop · 12734 Whittier Blvd

    A to Z Mart is a furniture shop on 12734 Whittier Blvd in Whittier.

    (562) 698-4613

    Jewelry shop

    Angelucci Jewelry

    Jewelry shop · 13006 Philadelphia St #304

    Angelucci Jewelry is a jewelry shop on 13006 Philadelphia St #304 in Whittier.

    Local Storefront

    Best Bargain

    Local Storefront · 13238 Whittier Blvd

    Best Bargain is a local storefront on 13238 Whittier Blvd in Whittier.

    Furniture shop

    Brooks Outdoor

    Furniture shop · 14238 Cullen St

    Brooks Outdoor is a furniture shop on 14238 Cullen St in Whittier.

    Jewelry store

    Coby Madison Jewelers

    Jewelry store · 6705 Greenleaf Avenue

    Coby Madison Jewelers is a family-owned and operated local jewelry store located in Uptown Whittier at 6705 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601. The store offers a wide range of fine jewelry, including diamond rings,…

    Clothing shop

    Crash the party vintage

    Clothing shop · 14748 Whittier Blvd Ste. D

    Crash the party vintage is a clothing shop on 14748 Whittier Blvd Ste. D in Whittier.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Art gallery

    Casita del Pueblo

    Art gallery · 13100 Philadelphia St

    Casita del Pueblo is a art gallery on 13100 Philadelphia St in Whittier.

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