Original Pantry Cafe has been open since 1924 and dishes up large portions of American eats around the clock, 24 hours a day. Never closed.
This LA diner has dished up classic American fare since 1924. Literally, straight through, 24 hours a day, since 1924. The likes of Marilyn Monroe and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have dined at this iconic diner, is proudly reflected in the shop’s prevailing throwback spirit. Since their initial one-room, 15-stool space, the Original Pantry Café has grown to become an official Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument and a staple of late night dining in LA.
Google has listed them as a local favorite in LA 2019.
Casual diner, open since 1924, dishing up ample portions of American eats around the clock. Based on 7 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
877 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 972-9279
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Hours
| Friday |
7 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday |
7 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday |
7 AM–5 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
7 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday |
7 AM–3 PM |
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Reviews
J D
Where to begin! I loved this place so much I went two days in a row. My favourite restaurant that I tried on my trip.
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Chad Parson
The line is limg but moves quickly. You are served quickly while inside so you can finish your meal and free up the table for one of the many patrons waiting their turn. My son had a chili cheese omelette. I had the French Toast. Very good food! Reasonablt price and very fast prompt service. Menus are all up on the walls so you just order off of those. The pancakes are great!
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Necia Stanford
Great atmosphere and service. Amazing to sit on a stool at the counter and watch the chefs cooking. Tight ship…from lady taking orders and calling them out, to food landing on the plate and at your table. No paper trail, all oral. Besides the fun experience, though, it’s just large amounts of mediocre food. So go for the adventure and to people watch, don’t expect culinary delights.
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Giorgio Pastorelli
We tried it because a friend from Indonesia has been there and said to us “if you go to Los Angeles you can’t miss The Original Pantry” and it’s true!
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Gabriel Resto Aranda
The best place for a real American Breakfast!
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Giuseppe Principe
Great historical place in the heart of LA. You’d better go early otherwise you’ll have to wait to enter, just like in the old times, but the waiting is still part of the experience.
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The ATeam Family
First time here and it didn’t disappoint. The line out the door actually goes pretty fast. The wait staff are very good!. The food is very homey. The pancakes are a meal by themselves. French toast was perfect.
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Yvonne S
Great home cooking here. No cards accepted so bring cash. They do have an ATM by the cashier’s cage. Expect to stand in line for quite some time but absolutely worth the wait. We didn’t wait for long as there were only 2 of us and we got seated pretty quick. I wouldn’t recommend big families because seating is in close quarters. Big servings so come with hungry bellies. Menus are on the walls in different places. You can see the cooks behind the glass, hard at work and with quick skills. The only bad thing I would say is the parking. We parked across the street in really close quarters and of course had to pay, even though it was validated. Overall, I’d say this is a great place to eat when you’re visiting downtown LA.
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Nurseit Niyazbekov
This place screams history.
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Lisa Runnel
What’s on their menu is what you get. No more no less. Service is really fast. You get a lot of potatoes. You’re going to want to show up early otherwise you’ll be waiting outside.
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