The Original Pantry Cafe

Updates

Posted on Dec 7, 2019

Plan your Christmas meal with The Original Pantry Café and let us take care of all the cooking and cleanup.

Posted on Dec 1, 2019

If your stressed with the Holidays and need a break, then you need to head over to The Original Pantry Café and take a break from your problems and enjoy a meal. Everything looks better after a meal at the Pantry.

Posted on Nov 28, 2019

Posted on Nov 26, 2019

We are going to be busy, but we plan on serving the best Thanksgiving meal in all of Downtown LA. Don't be left out.

Posted on Nov 19, 2019

Guess this turkey is cooked. Follow me for the next 9 days to see what happens.

Posted on Nov 10, 2019

Thank you for all who have served our country. Please stop in and enjoy a meal with us. We are always open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

I do believe there is half a cow in that sandwich. That's what you call a filling meal.

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

Guess what's just around the corner.

Posted on Nov 2, 2019

The Auto Show is running for a week. Time to come into the Original Pantry Café and enjoy a meal like mom cooked.

Testimonials

3 weeks ago

Classic Diner. Fantastic staff and value for money. The food was really good. Can't believe that Denny's down the road is still in business with this place. But I guess there are people that don't want to support the locals. I hope you guys are around for another 95 years.

- Chris S

3 days ago

I have been going to the Pantry since I was a little kid. I am never disappointed. When CA natives tell me they've never been to The Pantry I look at them like they're aliens. It is truly an experience. I've always loved it and now my kids love it. No matter what I get on the menu, I always go home with pancakes and a loaf of bread. Love this place!

- Anony M

a month ago

Delicious, all American breakfast. Can’t go wrong with prices. It is cash only. Parking across the street is $3 if you eat and get ticket validated. Dope spot for a solid breakfast. Fun to sit at the counter and watch the line cooks while they work.

- Adrian G

About us

Established in 1924. The Original Pantry Cafe was opened in 1924 and is owned by former Los Angeles Mayor, Richard Riordan. 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 and it 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." 95 years in business.