Hinano Cafe, Venice
13 people recommendvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/SantaMonica15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Hinano Cafe is repeatedly recommended as a classic Venice dive. Commenters suggest it for drinks, and one ranks it among their favorite bars anywhere. Burgers earn praise from two visitors, though another thinks the burger is overrated while still enjoying the place. One patron notes the lack of liquor drinks. Its appeal is the unpolished bar experience, not a broad cocktail offering.
Address
Hinano Cafe, 15 W Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/NgoHaiHahmsuplo in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Lists it among westside bars that seem to be doing well.
- Recommendsu/Gene_Siskels_Ghost in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2025
Recommends this spot in a list of bars for the burger-and-drinks request.
- Recommendsu/wrinkled_funsack in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2023
Names it as a strong dive bar pick.
- Recommendsu/tee2green in r/SantaMonica · Mar 2026
Names it as the nearest match to a dive bar.
- Recommendsu/nah_its_cool in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2023
Recommends it for early-morning beer and breakfast.
- Mixedu/BigNatTitties in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Calls it a genuinely gritty dive, affectionately, with no liquor served but decent burgers.
- Recommendsu/SilverSurfherder in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Adds this to a list of tiki or dive spots the thread may be missing.
- Recommendsu/ydhtfpots in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Gives a strong vote, calling it among the top bars in the world.
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- Recommendsu/gerrysaint33 in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2023
Simply names it as their pick.
- Recommendsu/johntellsall in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Calls it lovely
- Recommendsu/mante11 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Enthusiastically agrees that Hinano is a good pick.
- Recommendsu/Most-Attitude-9880 in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2023
Enthusiastically names it as a pick.
- Mixedu/xp10xp10 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2025ambience
Thinks the burger does not earn its spot, though finds the place fun.
- Recommendsu/Comprehensive-Site54 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2026ambience
Says the Venice bar remains hostile to hipster crowds, in a positive sense.
- Recommendsu/Subject-Ad3934 in r/SantaMonica · Mar 2026
Endorses Hinano in Venice outright with no caveat.
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