Cool down with a smoothie from Dyna’s



imageThis unassuming little cafe, tucked behind the Steak and Fries in Baldwin Hills Shopping Center, offers a broad range of delights: including breakfast specials, pastries rotisserie chicken, Mexican food and Asian entrees. On one side, a coffee shop with giant muffins tantalizingly on display; on the other, a few tables allow room for a quick bite and a sampling of the free WiFi.

The menu is a little eccentric, ranging from breakfasts ($3.95 to $6.95) to burritos ($4.25 to $5.45) to teriyaki bowls ($5.95).

But on a hot afternoon in Los Angeles, the range of smoothies and milkshakes seem the most appealing. For $3.95 plus tax, these freshly made delights are cool and flavorful. For ice cream lovers, the “Banana Nut” offers a delicious mix of bananas, vanilla ice cream, peanut butter and apple juice. For a thirst-quenching, dairy-free option, try the “Mango Strawberry,” with mango, strawberries and a mix of apple and orange juice. The smoothies come out thick and cold: perfect for an L.A. heat wave.

A big plus to Dyna’s is that the cafe/restaurant seems to be pretty quiet in the afternoons, leaving plenty of room for weary wanderers to take refuge and refuel.

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3745 S. La Brea Ave., Unit D, Los Angeles CA 90016.
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm; Saturday from 8am to 6pm; Closed Sunday
Phone: (323) 292-9262
Free WiFi for customers.
Open lot parking.

Menu Sampler:
Good morning! Dyna’s Morning Special: two eggs, two bacon or sausages, potatoes with bell peppers and onions, toast and a small coffee or tea = $6.95
Good afternoon! 1/4 Chicken Combo with two sides = $5.45
Good evening! Steak burrito = $5.45
Specials: Whole Rotisserie Chicken = $6.95