The Griddle Cafe

Regulars at The Griddle Cafe are used to long lines and a distinct lack of atmosphere, but with delights like chili-and-cheese omelettes or Apple Cobbler French Toast in mind, patrons wait contentedly for tables. Portions are truly enormous, so think twice before ordering platters like a strawberries-and-cream waffle (topped with sour cream) or the Caballero (eggs, cheese, potatoes, chiles and chicken chorizo stuffed in a huge tortilla), unless you plan to take some home for later. With delicious food and a menu with a sense of humor, this local standby is worth the wait. Make sure to pack your celebrity sunglasses as Hollywood stars have been known to flock here in the late morning hours for a daytime nosh.