This comfort-food palace celebrated its 90th its birthday in 2014 with its linoleum floors, Formica tables, schoolhouse lamps and old-school menu securely in place. It’s open around the clock and serves steak, chops and all-American desserts, but its bread and butter, so to speak, is all-hours breakfast—a boon to visitors headed to the nearby L.A. Convention Center and clubbers seeking sustenance in the wee hours. Known primarily for its generous, if not gluttonous, portions, it offers a range from eggs, potatoes, toast and coffee to an enormous slab of sweet cured ham steak, eggs, and home fries; no frou-frou omelets or scrambles here. No menus, either, except for the wall-mounted chalkboards. And none of those new-fangled credit cards; cash or checks only, please. Lines get pretty long at certain times of day, but service is lightning fast and friendly.
Los Angeles
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The Original Pantry
877 S. Figueroa St. (at 9th St.)
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Downtown Los Angeles
Hours
Daily 24 hours
Transportation
Metro: Red or Purple Line to 7th St./Metro Center
Phone
213/972-9279
Prices
Breakfast $4.85-$15.95; lunch/dinner $10.35-$28.50. No credit cards
Cuisine Type
American
Other
No credit cards accepted. Free parking across the street with validation.
Map
877 S. Figueroa St. Los AngelesNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.