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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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? Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
