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The Original Pantry Cafe may be dwarfed by the skyscrapers surrounding it, but it's far from intimidated. A Los Angeles landmark since 1924, it's now owned by L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan, who bought the restaurant to save it from the wrecking ball.
Ray & Judy La Madeleine of Glendale, California, invited us to join them for breakfast at this well-known eatery, which hasn't closed its doors once in 73 years.
we were here on a weekend, the line would go out the door and down the street," said Ray when we arrived. As it was, we were seated immediately by our waiter, Porter Wells, who's worked at the Pantry for 32 years. We were also greeted by Cesar, who knows Judy and Ray. He brought us plates of the Pantry's signature buckwheat hot cakes as appetizers.
"The menu's on the wall," explained Ray, and we perused the breakfast options. "All the portions are huge," he warned. Porter arrived with four mugs of coffee, and we placed our orders.
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Original Pantry Cafe Coffee Shop/Diner
Avg Entree $10
877 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 972-9279
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Atmosphere: Offbeat, Very Casual, Lively
Recommendations: Singles, Couples/Dates, Business Dining, Teens/Youth, Families/Children, Seniors, Quick Eat, People Watching, Breakfast
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Can't Resist
by Dr. Tom Murray, May 18, 2003
I have been traveling to LA for over 20 year. I can not resist stopping at the Pantry. I often try to get there several times during my stay. My favorite time is late night. I recently had the opportunity to be in Los Angeles for an extended period---three and four trips downtown from the South Bay each week was not uncommon. LOVE IT! Everything is great. Maybe it is the Oklahoma style cooking that I really like. Whatever it is, it is GREAT. Swiss Steak is one of my favorites. Of course the steaks and chops are always good. The Big Ham breakfast at midnight is wonderful. If you want a great meal at a great price--hurry on down.
RECOMMENDED DISHES: Swiss Steak. Pork Chops
I have eaten here; Do Not go unless you are Hungry
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