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7 LATE-NIGHT BITES
Finding places to dine in the w ee hours is getting easier in L.A., as each y ear sees more
24-hour and after-midnight eateries staking a place in the culinar y landscape.
The Apple Pan This classic American burger shack, an L.A. landmar k, hasn't
changed much since 1947—and its burgers and pies continue to hit the spot. Open until
1am Friday and S aturday, and until midnight other nights; closed M onday. See p. 129
for a full review. 10801 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A. & 310/475-3585.
Canter's Fairfax Restaurant, Delicatessen & Bakery This 24-hour Jewish deli
has been a winner with late-nighters since it opened more than 66 years ago. If you show
up after the clubs close, y ou're sure to spot a blear y-eyed celebrity or two alongside the
rest of the after-hours cr owd, chowing down on a giant pastrami sandwich, matz o-ball
soup, potato pancakes, or other deli fav orites. Try a potato knish with a side of br own
gravy—trust me, you'll love it. 419 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood. & 323/651-2030.
Dolores's One of L.A.'s oldest sur viving coffee shops, D olores's offers just what y ou
might expect: Naugahyde, laminated counters, lots of linoleum, and comforting predict-
ability. Expect the usual coffee-shop far e of pancakes, burgers, and eggs at this 24-hour
joint. 11407 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. & 310/477-1061.
Du-par's Restaurant & Bak ery During the w eek, this popular Valley coffee
shop ser ves up blue-plate specials until 1am; come the w eekend, they're slingin' hash
until 5:30am. See p. 147 for a full r eview. 12036 Ventura Blvd. (1 block east of Laur el Can-
yon), Studio City. & 818/766-4437.
Fred 62 Silver Lake/Los Feliz hipsters hankering for a slightly demented take on clas-
sic American comfort grub skulk into Fred round-the-clock. See p. 136 for a full review.
1850 N. Vermont, Los Feliz. & 323/667-0062.
Jerry's Famous Deli Valley hipsters head to 24-hour J erry's to satiate the late-
night munchies. See p. 146 for a full review. 12655 Ventura Blvd. (east of Coldwater Canyon
Ave.), Studio City. & 818/980-4245.
Kate Mantilini Kate's serves stylish nouveau comfort food in a striking setting. It's
open until midnight S unday and M onday, Tuesday through Thursday until 1am, and
Friday and Saturday until 2am. See p. 127 for a full review. 9101 Wilshire Blvd. (at Doheny
Dr.), Beverly Hills. & 310/278-3699.
Mel's Drive-In Straight from an episode of Happy Days, this 24-hour 1950s diner on
the Sunset Strip attracts customers ranging from chic shoppers during the day to rock 'n'
rollers at night. The fries and shakes her e are among the best in to wn. 8585 Sunset Blvd.
(west of La Cienega Blvd.), West Hollywood. & 310/854-7200.
101 Coffee Shop A r etro coffee shop right out of the early '60s with r ock walls,
funky colored tiles, comfy booths, and cool light fixtur es, all pulled together nicely in a
hip yet subdued fashion. Count on tasty grinds until 3am (tr y the br eakfast burritos).
6145 Franklin Ave., Hollywood. & 323/467-1175.
The Original Pantry Owned by former Los Angeles may or Richard Riordan, this
Downtown diner has been ser ving huge por tions of comfor t food r ound-the-clock for
more than 60 years; in fact, they don't even have a key to the fr ont door. See p. 145 for
a full review. 877 S. Figueroa St. (at 9th St.), Downtown. & 213/972-9279.
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