Photo courtesy of Jeff Peters
Photo courtesy of Jeff Peters
Photo courtesy of Jeff Peters
Photo courtesy of Jeff Peters

The Original Pantry Cafe

Item: The Original Pantry Cafe
Author: Jenny Peters

Cuisine: American, Coffee Shop, Diner

Price Range: $

10Best Says

The Original Pantry Cafe has been open 24 hours a day in the same downtown Los Angeles spot since 1924, which proves that if you make delicious homestyle chow, people will keep coming back for more. Breakfast is always on the menu, but burgers, T-bones, chops and even country fried steak and Southern fried chicken are only served for lunch and dinner. No matter what you have as a main meal, be sure to try the Pantry's famous desserts. They serve up peach cobbler, apple pie, custard pudding and cheese cake that all really do taste just like Grandma used to make. Note that the Original Pantry Cafe is cash only, so don't be caught short when the urge for their fluffy pancakes strikes in the middle of the night.

Address:

877 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Phone:

213-972-9279

Website:

pantrycafe.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert

Homestyle: "You can visit this iconic downtown diner any hour of the day, but bring cash along, as no credit cards have ever been accepted here."

Best for Homestyle Because: The granddaddy of them all, The Original Pantry Cafe will whip up pancakes, French toast or bacon and eggs at any hour, day or night.