Du-par's Restaurant and Bakery

It's been called a "culinary wax museum," the last of a dying breed, the kind of coffee shop Donna Reed took the family to for blue-plate specials. This isn't a trendy new theme place, it's the real deal -- and that motherly waitress who calls everyone under 60 "hon" has probably been slinging hash here for 20 or 30 years. Du-par's is popular among old-timers who made it part of their daily routine decades ago, show-business denizens who eschew the industry watering holes, a new generation that appreciates a tasty, cheap meal ... well, everyone, really. It's common knowledge that Du-par's makes the best buttermilk pancakes in town, though some prefer the eggy, perfect French toast (extra crispy around the edges, please). Mouthwatering pies (blueberry cream cheese, coconut cream, and more) line the front display case and can be had for a song. Tip: Du-par's serves early morning "beat the clock" specials from 4 to 6am, and blue-plate specials from 6 to 11am.

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