26 Classic Los Angeles Diners
The 101 Coffee Shop is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

1. The 101 Coffee Shop

6145 Franklin Ave (at Vista del Mar St), Los Angeles, CA
Tavola Calda · 220 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Sporting a retro vibe and lots of classic diner appeal, this spot began life as the Hollywood Hills Coffee Shop (and appeared in Swingers) before it was brought back to life in 2001. Leggi tutto.

S&W Country Diner is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

2. S&W Country Diner

7.4
9748 Washington Blvd (at Duquesne Ave), Culver City, CA
Tavola Calda · Downtown Culver City · 83 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: S&W is an East Coast-style option with hearty main dishes like biscuits and gravy. The long lines are a testament to the place’s enduring success as a spot for awesome, giant plates of comfort food. Leggi tutto.

Nickel Diner is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

3. Nickel Diner

524 S Main St (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Tavola Calda · Central City East · 180 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Nickel Diner represents a sea change for the diner concept as a whole. Relying on upgraded ingredients and a throwback-hip vibe, the restaurant has become a vital part of the city. Leggi tutto.

Nick's Cafe is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

4. Nick's Cafe

8.5
1300 N Spring St (at W El Myra St), Los Angeles, CA
Tavola Calda · Historic Cultural · 80 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Open since 1948, Nick’s is a Chinatown staple with as much throwback appeal as you could possibly imagine. The stools are worn, it’s cash only, and plates full of ham and eggs come out fast and often. Leggi tutto.

Pann's Restaurant & Coffee Shop is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

5. Pann's Restaurant & Coffee Shop

8.6
6710 LA Tijera Blvd (at La Cienega Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Tavola Calda · South LA · 95 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: A must-stop on the way towards LAX, Pann’s is a Googie delight. Though they’re no longer 24 hours, sitting down to a thick mug of black coffee and a plate of eggs is still a highlight. Leggi tutto.

Du-par's is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

6. Du-par's

8.2
6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee-shop · Mid-City West · 84 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: A Farmers Market must, Du-Par’s is a perfect place for pancakes and people-watching. It’s also one of the more reasonable places to dine along that stretch near Fairfax and Third. Leggi tutto.

Cora's Coffee Shoppe is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

7. Cora's Coffee Shoppe

8.2
1802 Ocean Ave (at Pico Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Posto per la colazione · Downtown Santa Monica · 104 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Despite the upscaled prices, there’s still something homey and downright satisfying about Bruce Marder’s own Cora’s Coffee Shoppe on Ocean Avenue. Don’t skip on the pancakes. Leggi tutto.

Rae's Diner is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

8. Rae's Diner

7.7
2901 Pico Blvd (29th Street), Santa Monica, CA
Tavola Calda · 42 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The longtime Rae’s is a neighborhood great where locals line up for a chance at the formica counter or the wide booths that run the room. Leggi tutto.

The Original Pantry is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

9. The Original Pantry

8.1
877 S Figueroa St (at W 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Tavola Calda · South Park · 242 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The Original Pantry never closes — and never loses a step. Stop in any time (ideally late at night when the tourists have disappeared) for some steak and eggs and a good time. Leggi tutto.

Nick's Coffee Shop & Diner is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

10. Nick's Coffee Shop & Diner

8536 W Pico Blvd (at La Cienega Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Tavola Calda · South Robertson · 75 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Nick’s is a Jewish Corridor favorite for many reasons, not least of which is the cheap eats, fresh pours of coffee, and wonderfully brusque service. It’s a winning combination.

Nat's Early Bite Coffee Shop is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

11. Nat's Early Bite Coffee Shop

8.8
14115 Burbank Blvd (at Hazeltine Ave.), Sherman Oaks, CA
Tavola Calda · 84 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This Valley staple comes with a hearty side of Mexican breakfast classics, from straight up chorizo and eggs to more inventive scrambles and lunchtime fare like burgers and meatloaf sandwiches. Leggi tutto.

Olympic Cafe House of Breakfast is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

12. Olympic Cafe House of Breakfast

6.2
3728 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Posto per la colazione · 14 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: A Koreatown classic for its pancakes alone, Olympic Cafe is part neighborhood staple, part hipster hole in the wall where diners can congregate en masse without spending a fortune. Leggi tutto.

Eat Well is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

13. Eat Well

1013 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA
Coffee-shop · 19 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: EatWell looks like the movie set version of a diner. Best of all, waitresses will slide you a plate of coffee cake almost as soon as you sit down. How’s that for service? Leggi tutto.

Foxy's Restaurant is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

14. Foxy's Restaurant

8.1
206 W Colorado St (at S Central Ave), Glendale, CA
Posto per la colazione · 90 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Glendale’s own Foxy has played the role of packed weekend favorite for years and years, showing off its prodigious plastic-wrapped menu of morning favorites and diner staples like massive sandwiches. Leggi tutto.

Bob's Big Boy is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

15. Bob's Big Boy

8.4
4211 W Riverside Dr (at N Rose St.), Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA
Locale per hamburger · 145 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: From the glowing logo to the Big Boy himself out front, this is a destination for anyone who enjoys taking a bite out of nostalgia as much as the food. Leggi tutto.

16. Brite Spot Family Restaurant

7.2
1918 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Tavola Calda · East LA · 93 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Echo Park’s resident diner is Brite Spot, a corner option right off Sunset Boulevard. Hipsters and old-timers alike stop in today for slices of pie and, lots of late night fare. Leggi tutto.

Ocean Diner is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

17. Ocean Diner

9.2
959 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach, CA
Tavola Calda · 39 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Ocean Diner is a toss back to 1940’s kitsch and care. Though the restaurant itself is only about 25 years old, the look and feel of the place is pure timeless Americana. Leggi tutto.

Starling Diner is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

18. Starling Diner

8.8
4114 E 3rd St (btwn Belmont & Roswell), Long Beach, CA
Posto per la colazione · Belmont Heights · 62 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The Starling is a casual cafe with patio seating and plenty of charm. A Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives location, the restaurant has for years been serving up impeccable french toast and lots of smiles. Leggi tutto.

Dinah's Family Restaurant is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

19. Dinah's Family Restaurant

6.9
6521 S Sepulveda Blvd (at W Centinela Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Tavola Calda · West Los Angeles · 108 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Known for their buckets of fried chicken and pies, Dinah's has a rich backbone as a true diner staple not far from the beach. Leggi tutto.

Swingers is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

20. Swingers

8.4
8020 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Tavola Calda · Mid-City West · 188 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Though the colorful striping and loud decor might convince you that Swinger’s is merely a pretender in the diner genre, the truth is they’ve been around for decades. Leggi tutto.

NORMS Restaurant is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

21. NORMS Restaurant

7.4
17844 Lakewood Blvd (at Rose St), Bellflower, CA
Tavola Calda · 35 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Norms has been made famous over the years thanks to its Googie architecture, which was deemed a city treasure and saved from demolition by developers not long ago. Leggi tutto.

Uncle John's Cafe is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

22. Uncle John's Cafe

7.1
834 S Grand Ave (between 8th and 9th), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante cinese · South Park · 26 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: One of Los Angeles' best diners! Leggi tutto.

Fred 62 is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

23. Fred 62

7.8
1850 N Vermont Ave (at Russell Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Tavola Calda · Los Feliz · 204 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The Bearded Mr. Frenchy is a classic dish to try, but the rest of the food isn't going to blow you away. It's more about the vibe at Fred 62. Leggi tutto.

The Griddle Cafe is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

24. The Griddle Cafe

8.5
7916 W Sunset Blvd (at Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Posto per la colazione · 448 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Perhaps Los Angeles’ most famous diner, The Griddle is a home for outsized pancakes and long lines any time of day. There’s a reason the place is among the best-reviewed diners anywhere in the city. Leggi tutto.

Mel's Drive-In is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

25. Mel's Drive-In

8.4
8585 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Sunset Plaza Dr. & Londonderry Pl.), West Hollywood, CA
Tavola Calda · 121 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: From the bright lights to the location on the Sunset Strip, Mel’s continues to delight thousands of diners every year. Even the building’s imagery is iconic, having appeared in TV over the years. Leggi tutto.

Millie's is one of 26 Classic Los Angeles Diners.

26. Millie's

8.6
3524 W Sunset Blvd (at Maltman Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Posto per la colazione · Silver Lake · 97 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This classic Silver Lake breakfast spot continues to endure despite decades of development around Sunset Junction. There's nothing as reliable as Millie's in Silver Lake. Leggi tutto.