Original Pantry Cafe

XperTee 

on Citysearch

12 years ago

Deemed to be one of the best breakfast spots for late night eats. This old school diner dishes out some tasty meals. They place is full most of the time. Parkin her can be difficult in downtown. 

Lydia M. 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

now this place is old in a good way. food service is nothing special, but the original pantry makes you feel comfortable. 

Richardy 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Best breakfast in town – I'm glad the Hahn's cleaned it up a little, becasue the pantry is an LA staple. Soul food doesn't even begin to describe the love that they have for traditional American breakfasts. By traditional, I mean HUGE!!! The staff is caring, attentive, and happy. You can tell that each waiter loves being a part of this historical treasure. I can't think of anything bad to say about them other than you better be ready to wait for a table. When you are there, you are in their house, so be polite. 

mirkaltern 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Surreal experience, in a bad way – We were a party of 10 last night, a busy St. Patrick's day. Without even greeting us, a waiter came to us to tell us to move to the other side of the line as we were blocking the entrance. He told us it is clearly stated in the front door which is the entrance and which is the exit. We waited for around 20 mins, then a grumpy waiter asked us how many we were and settled down a table for 10, but never called us, we seated ourselves (despite the first waiter telling us the second one would te... read more

CSMobileUser 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Really good Really good – Great NY steak, incredible hamburger, great apple pie,I'm a local, but if not it would be worth the trip. 

pels 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

the pantry has changed – My wife and I have been going to the pantry for over 20 years and the portions at breakfast were hefty. Not any more. The thick bacon got thin, potatoe servings are 1/2 of what they used to be and they use small (no longer jumbo) eggs. The bargain is gone and people will catch on. 

siamak 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Nauseatingly Bad – After having heard so much about this place I went there today. Waited in line for 45 minutes. While waiting thought to myself "hey it must be good if there is a line." Boy was I wrong. First it was very difficult to read the menus on the wall because of the table position. Yup, they got no menus other than the faded chalk writings on the wall. I tried the so called country fried steak. My friend got the eggs, french toast, and sausage. I find it hard to come up with a word to properly describe the nauseat... read more

Contributor 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Old-school diner with steak, chops, all-day-eggs and a side of L.A. history. – In Short The decor is straight out of a noir novel--bleak lighting, Formica tables, turn-of-the-century photos of downtown, and a high-security cashier's cage. Busy at every hour, ancient waiters cater to an endless stream of ravenous nightcrawlers and lunching City Hall suits. Full steak dinners with a squirt of the cafe's signature sauce--plus all the fixings--are bargain-priced. Hearty breakfasts of omelettes, ham and buckwheat pancakes are als... read more

catandjim 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

the breakfasts are overrated but the steak is not – this is not a restaurant where everything on the menu is good, however if you are looking for an authentic melt-in-your-mouth steak, this is the place. and the atmosphere is certainly of a style that may not appeal to all, but i find it charming and nostalgic with the gruff and elderly waiters, the formica tables and the lack of pretense. stick to steak and potatoes and you won't be disappointed.